Dear Heavenly Father,
I live in a world that is constantly changing; yet you do not change. My circumstances may change, but you do not change. My health my change, but you do not change. My financial situation may change, but you do not change. The people in my life may change, but you do not change.
Thank you, Father, for giving me the privilege to call you, Father. Thank you for the blessings of the past year. You showed your mercy towards me every day. Your presence was always with me even when I wasn’t aware of you being with me. Your Word brought direction, comfort, and conviction throughout the past year. You blessed me by using my family, and many other people who showed love and kindness towards me. You gave me strength when I was weak. You gave me wisdom when I was confused. Above all, I thank you for your love that I didn’t deserve.
Father, as I look forward to the New Year, I realize that I am facing the great unknown, but my unknown future is known to you.. For this reason, I commit this New Year to you. Help me to keep my eyes focused upon you.
Please guide me in every decision that I make. Help me to love my wife, my family, and all those that you bring into my life. Give me the strength, patience, and wisdom to bear any trial that may come my way. Help me to draw closer to you each day. Increase my faith, because I often walk by sight and not by faith.
When I am tempted to go astray, bring me back to yourself. When my love becomes lukewarm, woo me back to yourself. When I feel like quitting, let me experience your grace to move forward.
Thank you, Father, for your ears that are always open to my prayers. Take my life and let it be devoted to you. I commit my ever-changing life to you, because you are my unchanging Father. Amen.
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