Dear Lord,
as we begin this brand new year,
please bless us,
our families and our friends.
Bless us with joy to fill our days,
peace to fill our hearts
and love to fill our lives.
May our homes be places
of warmth and acceptance.
May Your presence in our lives
bring peace to our communities,
our country and our world.
May Your love light our way
each day of this new year.

Amen.