I pray

So its just about four minutes before the New Year and even though I really do not have much of  a new years resolution , I remember the Lord God and how He has been faithful to me through out 2012. Indeed faithful and good He has been, and I am grateful.

And for 2013

I pray

to stay connected

 in mind and spirit

to anticipate a challenge

and the vision to see possibilities

I pray

for mercy and favor

for clarity and wisdom

and a heart that works for His kingdom

I pray

for strength and purpose

for love and grace

and calm in the midst 
of a troubling place

I pray

to have work and go to work

to work, 
and get good pay

and lots of happy days

 I pray

For growth and Increase

For family and for friends

  That they be blessed

 in health and strength

 and win against enemies

I  pray

That at the end of the year 

That I will be blessed immensely

and with gratitude return 

with knees on the grounds

Where in penitence

Again

 I  pray