at the threshold of the new
Close.
Today I close the door on this year.
A year in which the world still turns because Your timing turns on a different calendar.
As I stand at the threshold of the new, God, give me eyes to see
the beauty all around me.
And the pain.
Give me ears to hear the music.
And the silence.
And the tears.
Give me arms to embrace all that waits for me
on the other side of this door.
Both the joy and the pain.
Let it be more joy than pain, please.
Or at least joy in the pain.
Help me to love those who hurt.
Give me hands to bring your healing.
Open hands to receive, to pass on, and to let go.
Help me to be open and transparent in my writing.
To reach deep.
To spill wide.
Help me to prune and peel and slice down to the core
Let me dance through all you have for me.
In the sunshine.
And in the rain.
Give me courage and serenity and wisdom.
To love.
To laugh.
To live.
Open.
Amen.
(An updated repost from the archives.)
In the stillness,
Sandy
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Beautiful! A prayer for every heart. May the Lord fill your New Year with all your heart’s desires.
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And yours, sweet Lynn.
This is so moving Sandy. Praying His abundant blessings fill your heart and life. Happy New Year and much love to you.
Much love to you, too, dear roomie. I’ve missed you.
Wonderful……I love this, Happy New Year Sandra!
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Happy New Year, Lori! Glad to be walking into it with you.
Amen…
Such an inspirational poem/prayer for the new year. May you be blessed in it all, dear Sandy!
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Beautiful!
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YES! YES! YES! Praying this prayer with you sweet friend! Blessings!
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Love this prayer. I’m praying it with you!
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