January 1

Our Dear Trusted Friend,
Thank you Father for Your faithfulness throughout our lives. Even when we did not know it, You were always there. You never left us, though we left You. You never mistreated us, though we mistreated You. When we crucified You afresh, You forgave us, for we knew not what we were doing. When our load became too heavy, You carried us. You never gave the impression that we were a burden, You found joy in being our Shepherd. You wept over Jerusalem, for You knew some day it would see its fate if it did not repent, as You weep for Your erring ones, hoping and praying they will too. Lord we praise You in this New Year You've blessed us with, and as we do not know what awaits us, we are fully relying on You. This is our prayer in Christ the Babe who is Lord of all's name, Amen.