New Year’s Eve

Reflection

“Any new beginning is forged from the shards of the past, not from the abandonment of the past.” ~ Craig D. Lounsbrough

Prayer

God of new life, it seems that for many of us, we cannot say goodbye to 2020 quickly enough. And truly, we have endured much in the past year. COVID-19, racial injustice, and battles swirling around election outcomes are but a few of the shards that have marred the past year. But in abandoning those shards, we would also jettison the courage of so many to build a healthy world, the efforts of so many to cultivate racial harmony, and the work of those who wish to change the tone and tenor of our politics. As we welcome 2021, let us learn from the pain and sorrow of the past year and be inspired by the goodness and compassion displayed by so many. Fill our hearts with your love that we might build a new year on the foundation of the shards of courage, humility, goodness, and hope. With thanks for a new beginning, we pray. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on my hopes for the coming year.