Hello John and Doves,

 

Soon we will see the end of 2025 and start of a New Year, 2026.

 

This "New Year's Prayer" seems most appropriate for what is ahead for us:

 

New Year's Prayer

 

May God make your year a happy one!

 

Not by shielding you from sorrows and pain, but by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;

 

Not by making your path easy, but by making you sturdy to travel ANY path;

 

Not by taking hardships from you, but by taking fear from your heart.

 

Not by granting you unbroken sunshine, but by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;

 

Not by making your life always pleasant, but by showing you when people and their causes need you most,

 

And by making you anxious to be there to help.

 

God's love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.

 

Happy New Year!

 

May the God Lord give you all the strength you need for every trial and tribulation that comes your way in this new year.  And may you cling to it!!  He is our Hope and Salvation.

 

Peace.

 

Chance