I start each new year with this prayer that my mother passed on to me many years ago.
2024 was a difficult and challenging one but it also had moments of great joy.
Through it all, God was by my side, guiding, strengthening and shielding as I walked the path before me. I have faith He will do the same in 2025.
Be blessed, my friends.
NEW YEAR PRAYER
May God make your year a happy one,
Not by shielding you from sorrow and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, if it comes.
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy enough to travel any path.
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking all cowardice and fear from your heart.
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows.
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you where man and his cause need you most,
And by making you anxious to be there, and to help.
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6 Responses to “New Year Prayer”
I’m reminded of what you faced in 2024 and did so with so much faith and grace. I would like to share this with my very close 63 year old cousin who is going through cancer and has chosen no treatment. She has strong faith and has been remarkable during this time since September.
It is only by the grace of God that I was able to navigate 2024. I hope this poem gives strength and courage to your cousin.
Happy New Year Tandy!!!!!
Happy New Year Christine
I love the poem and it message but I love it also because your Mom said it and gave it to you. She was the sweetest aunt I had.
Marilyn has joined the Heavenly friends and loved ones. Love you dear Tandy
The fact this came from my Mom makes it even more special to me.