Only a few days into the new year, Lord,
but my heart’s’ already filling
with the blessings and the burdens
a heart is meant to hold…
• So here are my sorrows, Lord,
lifted up in prayer,
for your comfort and your healing…
• And here are my joys, Lord,
lifted up in prayer
together with my thanks and praise…
• And here are my needs, Lord,
lifted up in prayer:
please help me make it through this day…
• And here, Lord, are my family and friends,
lifted up in prayer
that your face might shine upon them…
• And here’s my world, Lord,
especially my own nation,
for you to bless with mercy, grace and peace…
for you to bless with mercy, grace and peace…
Only a few days into the new year, Lord,
but my heart’s’ already filling
with the blessings and the burdens
a heart is meant to hold
but my heart’s’ already filling
with the blessings and the burdens
a heart is meant to hold
so I lift them all to your in prayer,
you in whom I place my trust
and find my help and hope…
Amen.
