Prayer for the New Year

June 21, 2018

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Martenson Family of Funeral Homes

Give us the kindness

to hear with compassion,

to offer support,

loving comfort and care.

Give us the courage

to do what is needed,

the wisdom to choose

what is right and fair.

Give us the vision

to see what is possible.

Give us the faith that

will help pave the way

for a present that’s

hopeful, a future

that’s peaceful-

give us the heart

to bring joy to

each day.

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