A whole new year is mine today…

May I be wiser, Lord, I pray!

I’de strengthen friendships, old and true,

And learn to cherish new ones, too!

To keep on learning and to grow

A little better as I go.

To cast aside each grudge and grief,

And hold fast to a firm belief

That life is joyous, gracious, good.

When lived in terms of brotherhood!

To welcome fun, and play a while,

To lighten work with happy smile!

To thank the Lord and every day

Remember Him, and kneel to pray

In gratitude for strength and health

And blessings which are all my wealth!

This year’s a gift from God to me

To spend, or use, or set me free….

A whole new year is mine today….

May I be wiser, Lord, I pray!