I am sitting in the airport in San Francisco waiting for our flight to Seattle. The new year is almost here and I have been reflecting on my hopes and expectations for the time that lies ahead. I find that his prayer, adapted from one I wrote last year, has really helped me to focus.
A new year coming and God is with us
In loving, in caring, in hoping and expecting,
God is with us and never lets us go
God live in us, God live with us, God live through us
God keep us faithful through the days that lie ahead
God keep us caring as we see the pain that fills your world
God keep us serving as we seek to do your will
God live in us, God live with us, God live through us
God keep us loving toward neighbours near and far
God keep us trusting through the uncertainties of life
God keep us sharing from your generous abundance
God live in us, God live with us, God live through us
Amen.