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We left yesterday morning to go out of town and just got back but I wanted to pop in to wish everyone a Happy New Year!

A New Year Prayer
Holy Father,
God of our yesterdays, our today, and our tomorrows.
We praise You for Your unequaled greatness.
Thank You for the year behind us and for the year ahead.
Help us in Your new year, Father, to fret less and laugh more.
To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them.
To teach others to love by loving them.
Knowing, when Love came to the stable in Bethlehem, He came for us.
So that Love could be with us, and we could know You.
That we could share Love with others.
Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise,
in the chriping of sparrows in our backyards,
in the stories of our old folks, and the fantasies of our children.
Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs,
so that we may know You better and better.
We rejoice in the world You loved into being.
Thank You for another new year and for new chances every day.
We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread them to others.
Forgive us for falling short this past year.
We leave the irreparable past in your hands, and step out into the unknown new year knowing You will go with us.
We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what’s ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want..

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Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a comment. It’s been so fun to be back and it’s all thanks to you all! May the New Year year bring you all health and happiness.

Comments

  1. Margaret's Ramblings says

    A Happy New Year to you as well. I hope all your dreams come true in 2009.
    Margaret.

  4. Linda's Blue Gate says

    Happy New Year…… dear Manuela….. It has been such a joy to have you back in Blog land….
    HUgs
    Linda

  5. Suzann @ Lavender and Roses says

    What a beautiful post!

    Happy New Year!! I am so thankful for meeting you through your blog this year. Stay safe and enjoy all the celebrations.

  6. Tracey McBride says

    Manuela…Please add my “so be it” to your lovely prayers. Blessings to you and your family…and to all you wonderful good souls out there who take the time to uplift and focus on the Lord’s good and lovely works in this world…and thus…they multiply.
    Warmly,
    Traceyxox

  10. Rhondi says

    Hi Manuela
    What a lovely prayer. Hope this next year brings everything you are hoping for.
    Hugs, Rhondi

  11. Lady Katherine says

    Thank you for the lovely prayer! I needed it tonight as we go into this New Year. I am glad you got home safely and was able to write this prayer. Wishing you a wonderful New Year and may all your dreams come true!

  14. Kathleen Grace says

    A very Happy New Year to you Manuela, May it be filled with blessings from God:>)

  15. ShabbyInTheCity says

    So glad you are back too! That is the cutest pic of the baby 🙂
    Thanks for the devotional! And Happy 2009!

  18. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    Happy New Year, Manuela! I'm really glad you are back too. It's been fun having you around again & I look forward to a good 2009.

  23. Elyse says

    greetings, manuela! thank you for visiting my blog and entering my giveaway. so fun to find yours! i, too, feel like i’m always “baking something.” cute profile! xo

  24. gail says

    Thankyou Manuella for the beautiful prayer. This is my first visit but I’ll be back. Wishing you a Happy New Year.
    Blessings Gail

    p.s. My sewing room looks just like yours so you’re not on your own.

  25. Laura says

    Hello,
    Have you seen your “reward of merit” on my blog? Please stop by and check it out. 🙂
    Blessings for the new year.
    Laura
    OurScentedCottage.blogspot.com

  26. Melissa Wertz says

    Happy New Year to you Manuela! I have enjoyed getting to know you and your blog is a source of inspiration!

  28. Mimi Sue says

    We leave the irreperable past in your hands. Love that. Have a wonderful 2009 my dear. Mimi

  30. Lallee says

    Happy New Year, Manuela. I love this line from the poem:
    “Help us, Father, to hear Your love song in every sunrise” Wishing you meaning bright sunrises in 2009.
    Hugs,
    Lallee

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