As the year draws to an end, as the leaves fall off the trees in readiness for new ones, may your heart be striped of every pain, regret, anger and resentment.
May you find cleansing and healing from every negative emotion.
May your heart be reminded of the mercies which you have received, and may you sing songs of thanksgiving.
May your feet dance to the sound of celebration.
I pray that as you look back on the past 12 months, you will remember some good moments. I hope that you will find cause to smile.
And even if you had experienced sadness, or pain, or grief, or loss or disappointment or betrayal, I pray that they will serve as wings that will smoothen your sail as you launch into the new year.
I pray that your tears be wiped and that every void be filled.
I hope that where you have caused others pain, that you will find what you need to apologise and forgive yourself. Where you have been pained, I pray that you are able to move on, even without apologies, that you will be able to rise above the situation.
I pray that you continually find joy and contentment.
I pray that your hands will bear fruit and in abundance.
May what’s left of this year bring you peace, and quiet and tranquility.
May you find goodwill and cheer.
May you receive strength and grace to enter the new year boldly and decisively.
And in the new year, may your vision be clear.
May your path be illuminated.
May favour find you. May doors be opened unto you.
May men and women bless you.
May kings and governments be kind to you.
May your stars shine ever so brightly.
May wickedness not come near you.
May your heart be tender and yet strong.
May your steps be swift and productive.
May you always have seeds to sow.
May your harvest be bountiful.
May your hands and heart be generous.
