My prayer for 2021

 Well 2020 certainly was not a year that I expected. It was troublesome in ways but in other ways, a blessing. I hope you have found those blessings. It was with a heavy heart I wrote this prayer but a hopeful heart at that. I look forward to a greater year in 2021. I share now with you the prayer of my heart as we bid adieu to 2020 and welcome in 2021. No matter what the circumstance you face right now, know that it will not be forever and you will overcome it. Celebrate safely, do some video and zoom, and skype chats. Have fun and may this prayer be what guides you through the next 365 days. God Bless and Happy New Year everyone!

Dear Father in Heaven this is my prayer for 2021

As we say goodbye to all the days of 2020,

And begin to turn our sights into 2021

We come to you with heavy burdened hearts

Blinded by hatred, unkindness, unbelief, and fear

Forgive us Lord.

We have lost sight of who you are and all that you have given to us.

We have become selfish, stubborn and at times ungrateful

 

Lord I pray that we leave behind the pains, bitterness, and sorrows

That plagued our hearts,

leaving us feeling empty seeking better tomorrows

 

Lord help us to leap into 2021 with renewed endurance, health, and faith

Help us to love more and learn forgiveness

Help us to judge less and correct our own weaknesses

I pray Lord that we learn to listen for you and seek your promises

Rather than those made by the world

I pray Lord that COVID 19 becomes a memory that will serve as a reminder to us

That we humans cannot do this life on our own

That we need You.

 

I pray Lord that the vaccines come fast to those who need,

and they are the right ones to put this virus to rest.

I pray that those that have made it through 2020 but still struggle with their needs, and circumstances, receive the help they need to get back on their feet.

I pray Lord that 2021 brings us closer to you.

That those of us who do already know you can be brighter beacons that shine the light

towards You for those who don’t already know you.

 

Lend us your strength Lord when we face troubles

Remind us Lord that you are in control,

You are the Rock on which we need to stand

May 2021 be the year of more faith, hope and joy.

Guide us Lord through this night into the next 365 days.

May we all start with a clean slate, with hopeful softened hearts,

Ready to receive the Blessings and gifts you have for us

Throughout the next chapter of the Book of Life.

In You we Trust,

Amen