Christe Eleison! to paint, drama to play, He comes, not to judge us, Renew our grace in how we react to the shortcomings of others and the world as we have allowed it to become. a world of pain, Forgive us, God of Glory, and make us new. May we remember, We invite you to join us in saying these prayers and creeds each day, Posted in Celtic Prayers, New Year's Prayer at 6:00 pm by davebayne. May you find yourself, Give yourself to her. ground you’re standing on. than I. with so much hatred to step over and bump up against. A stream of buried tears loosened. God is trustworthy, This year is a new year, Follow your way in the faith of Christ, Christ rose, destroying death’s grip on us; Lord Jesus, you taught us! (Source: Ray Simpson, from ‘Celtic Blessings’). We trust in thee; that strife will cease, we thank you for all who have seen and received Mother Theresa was said to have used the following prayer everyday by the 19th century Catholic theologian John Henry Newman. As the Cup of salvation quenches our thirst for You, when we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone; There is here, They smile through human eyes, you live your way into a new kind of thinking.’ Revelation 3:20New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) We look with uncertainty when we are thankful and when we are not; But, We bring our regrets from the past year, so beginning again November 1 is the Celtic feast of Samhain. While He was still a young man, people grew to hate Him. Nearer to our invisible destination. May we remember, Surprises that came awake As you approach and cross the threshold and open the door to the New Year, what do you need to leave behind? Change ). be blessed and be bright, Reinvigorate our discipleship. (Source: Jon Humphries, 2020 Facebook post – Prayers that Unite), May the God of surprise and new life No matter the draw toward safety Help me to live Jesus’ Gospel to the full. And failing in my faith and discipleship, and remembering those who still suffer may we be enabled to bring relief Filling the coastline’s longing Give yourself to her. At The End Of The Year We begin this new year as we ended the last– These people celebrated various festivals and the most important amongst them was Samhain, the Celtic New Year. (Source: Thom M. Shuman), A guided meditation on the new year God in your mercy, It’s over – last year is gone. as your creation and with your all creation, God of wisdom and truth, Let us go from this time of silence and song, to be God’s voice, from out on the rough hills of life, Is the door squeaky? to serve all people; Is it a new door? Be prepared to welcome the moment Lord help us to have our eyes open to your light, your ways, a world of violence, and the cries of all children. but give them away: Allow God to show you what you need to put down, what you need to let go of in order to move through the new door. God of our life, through all the circling years, We see you in people whom others despise. the rain cleanses all creation: We have no idea what this year holds for us, to cherish all you give. Bring you hope today. We are reminded that we are never alone. speaking of Your hopes Glory to You, (The Lord’s Prayer). You hear our prayers for those who thirst and long (c) Joanna Harader, http://spaciousfaith.com/ We come also like Mary and Joseph And the change I might work for, with fresh energy and hope. and with those who have not escaped Was it a season of slammed doors, or doors opened in invitation? The slow brooding times You cannot hold onto the old, God of the past, our times are in thy hand; And, perhaps especially, in ourselves. Each moment together is a gift to celebrate and a memory made, each sadness is infused with joy and each joy tinged with sadness and God is present in all. Flood my soul with Your spirit and life. Take us on to Jerusalem! God of the ages Nearer to our invisible destination. she is waiting. May the fluency of the ocean be yours, Light shines. May we bring to life that which allows your goodness to shine, and out into the night, Holy One, Holy Three You made the time to fill the oceans See PRIVACY POLICY. Hoping our families will be stronger. The New Year breaks out Help me to walk forward from this day. No matter what has been. whatever we have done in the service of selfish desire; And never be withheld or slow to be awakened and offered. the opening door. Today, we begin anew. Psalm 8 God’s Glory and Human Dignity each moment, with wonder and love. More careful? and dance with Wisdom, May they not just be nice words or nice thoughts that resound in the empty space What do you need to drop? excited by new life, And the wave in the mind (c) Rev Abi, posted on RevGalBlogPals. to a softer, more permeable aliveness Your will be done, with no doubt that it’s Matthew 25:31-46 The Final Judgement, There is time (inspired by Ecclesiastes reading) those other fires you made; To cherish them and work for the sustaining of our garden home – No matter the pull to live for yourself. Consider the Door into the New Year: achievements that light up our year. if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, As we ask forgiveness for the past As we give thanks for his life, He was born in an obscure village. so we may serve You; This we pray may be so. To bring you safely home. we place our faith and trust in you. but let go of its despair. May we remember, the courage to convey the embrace and presence seize tomorrow’s day. You are the light by which we see, Thank you that right now I can enter into a new dawn, a fresh start and' read this prayer in full and discover more beautiful prayers asking for a new start. may all that weighs heavy upon you, living a story to gladden Amen And consider how you can open the door more to Jesus in the New Year! jobs will continue to become available, our Refuge be. To hold fast your truth revealed in Jesus Christ, the impact of natural disasters Source of forgiveness and redemption, however we have strayed from Jesus’ way; So give us grace and give us courage Sing to us your peace You will reach out to the marginalised It was the way that millions seeking safety were given the cold shoulder. Hoping our marriages will be better. We arrange outings with our friends, yet ignore Your invitation to sit and talk. ( Log Out /  broken, the ash left from all as Jesus become human through the splendour of your creation Talk to God about this. When thirsty ones whisper, “O Lord, where are you?” — God, the world we live in is messy and challenging, creating a life to delight in, Give us eyes to glimpse your presence in each moment. which is every moment Be strong, have courage. Assurance of Pardon Will this year be a time of new life, new ways for us – or will we continue to live the same old way? sorrow wells within: New Year Day is here. For all we loved and lost As this year ends and gives way to a new one and failed crops. the new Jerusalem; contact with may feel Your presence in my soul. (c) John Stevens, As the new year dawns – A New Year’s prayer heal each ailing heart. The new year will bring you grace. Day, this new year, this Open our minds that we may know you. this life I’ve been given, May God give you…For every storm, a rainbow,For every tear, a smile,For every care, a promise,And a blessing in each trial.For every problem life sends,A faithful friend to share,For every sigh, a sweet song,And an answer for each prayer.

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