My prayer for 2014

I can't think of a better way to wind down this year than to pray. In prayer I have tried to capture as many needs as I can. Happy Blessed New Year! Keep safe, drink responsibly and have fun!

2014 Prayer

Heavenly Father

Giver of Life

I thank you for carrying me through this years strife

You gave me all that I needed to succeed

You lifted me when I fell

and comforted me when I wasn't well

There were times Lord,

when I felt like I was going overboard

but you kept me afloat

To you, Lord, my blessings I devote

for I would truly hate

 to think of what would be my state

if I didn't have You.

Oh Heavenly Father forgive me when I doubt

and when anger causes me to shout

As 2014 creeps upon us, 

my prayer is that You hear all the cries and prayers

of my friends and family

that you touch each person with your mercy and grace

and help them through all that they face

Father dear,

we humans tend to get ourselves into great binds

We get greedy hearts and hot headed minds

I pray Lord as 2014 begins you help us do our part

to do your work and listen for our calling

Lord convict our hearts when we do wrong 

and fill us with your love that keeps us strong

give healing where it is needed

and help lives be put back together 

that were destroyed by nasty weather

Open the eyes of the world leaders

in hopes that they may see a clearer picture

of what you've called them to do

Guide us all day to day 

and through each night

that we may keep you in our sight

Help us to lean on and trust in you

Lord, you are the rock on which I stand

the lamp in my darkness

The Almighty,

I pray 2014 begins with many lost souls finding their way to your light

and that we humans get it right

Thank you Father for your never ending love and faithfulness.

In the name of My Saviour Jesus Christ.

 AMEN.