To the beginning of another year

I have, over the last few years, written a kind of review and look forward type post to usher in the new year. I’m not doing that this year: my head is all over the place following the death of a close family member over Christmas.

But I did want to, at least, wish all who read this blog a Happy New Year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you head into 2012. May we all find ways of living the rest of our lives to the honour and glory of God.

Eternal Lord God,
we give you thanks for bringing us through the changes of time
to the beginning of another year.
Forgive us the wrong we have done in the year that is past,
and help us to spend the rest of our days
to your honour and glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

A Collect for the New Year,
from Common Worship: Times and Seasons
is Copyright © The Archbishops Council