New Year's Prayer 2025


 New Year, new hope.  Isn't that how it is for most of us?  We expect much of a new year.  Perhaps we expect too much, putting unrealistic expectations on the 365 days that are ahead of us. 2025 may be a new year, but we can't expect miracles to suddenly happen as the calendar turns for 12/31/24 to 1/1/25.

So as we enter this year, I have this "realistic" prayer.

As we enter this year of 2025, grant me:

  • Patience as I navigate the complexities of life
  • Stability as I traverse the rocky path of life
  • Courage as face circumstances that make me uncomfortable, ill at ease, or frightened
  • Wisdom as I make decisions throughout the year
  •  Willingness to listen and learn, as we are never too old (or too young) to do both
  • The ability to continue to grow as a person. (You CAN teach an old dog new tricks, if only you are willing)
  • The wherewithal NOT to dwell on the past, but to focus on the now with an eye towards the future
  • Faith in myself and those that I trust
  • Freedom from anxiety (or at least less anxiety) as the stresses of the world burden me
  • Peace in mind, body and spirit
  • Compassion for those I meet, as I may never know the challenges they are facing
  • A nurturing spirit so that I may care for those who need support and strength
  • Opportunity to use any and all of my skills and talents to in some small part make this world a better place

We all have the opportunity and choice to make this world, our world a better place.  It may not be global, but local.  It may not be local, but personal.  The scope is not as important as the effort and intent.  Help us to face challenges and use our talents to enhance our communities.

 

Wishing all a 2025 filled with hope, joy, peace, love and good health.  

 

Vowing to move forward in 2025 with positivity and understand,

 

Bfth


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