a prayer for 2022

Dear Lord, thank You for another year. Thank You for bringing us into this year. So much has happened in 2021 but we know that all things work together for the good of those who love You. We know that Your promises are yes and amen. We know that You have cared for us in each and every way. We know that You have been with us.

Lord, as we enter this new year it only makes sense to begin by praising You. We praise You and honor You for all that You are and all You have done. Without You, we would be nothing. For some reason, You chose to love and support Your creation even in the midst of our sin. We praise You for the way you have protected and watched over us. We praise You along with the wind and the rain and the mountains that bow at the sound of Your voice. We thank You for sending us Your Son who died for us, the ultimate sacrifice.

Lord, we ask You to walk with us this year. Whatever trials and tribulations come, we know that You walk alongside us, Your rod and staff comfort us. Lord, be with our friends and family. Be with those who are hurting, who are healing. Be with those suffering loss. Those who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Be with those suffering great illness. Be with those who have decisions to make. Be with those who are doing great, too, Lord.

Lord, be with our enemies. Be with the gang leaders in Haiti. Be with the politic situation in both Haiti and the US. Be with those we don’t get along with. Be with those who have hurt us.

Lord, be with those who don’t know You. Lead them in our direction that we may help them to see the Truth. Allow them to see Your Light.

Lord, be with the hungry. Be with the ones who are still suffering from events that happened months or even years ago.

Be with us in our ministry, Lord. Help us to keep our eyes on You. Help us to bring glory and honor to You and You alone. Lord, guide us in Your ways.

Lord, let our cry for 2022 be that you will be with us. Let us not forget the promise of Emmanuel, God with us. Amen.