Prayer for the year

Dear Lord,

In previous years, I would have to spend some time reflecting on the past year, what has been good, what has been bad. But this year...in so many ways, 2007 has been such a horrible year for me, easily the worst of my 28 years. What is even more frustrating is that You know i confessed that I had gone astray for the first 4 months of the year, but had committed everything to You after that, my career, my personal life.

Father, I know that You will never put us through more than we can handle, but You're seriously pushing it close to the limit!

But You know what? I thank You Father, for the life changing experience over the past 2 years, the difference of having You permeate my whole life, rather than just a part of it. And inspite of everything that has happened, I can know and say this with conviction -

Jesus, my Saviour, I know You will always love me, guide me, care for me. And You know that though my thots and actions may not always show it, You will always be in my heart, every fibre of my being. Your love for me gives me ultimate hope in life, of the future, of everything, and to that I can only say - I love You.

So this is my prayer for 2008, Lord. I pray that no matter what happens in my life, somehow Your love will still shine through me. I pray too for your blessing, Abba Father, let this be a better year. Let this be a happier year.

Amen.