Eternal Spirit, God of light and darkness, at this time of year, when days are short and nights are long, as we take stock of life, as we reflect on success and defeat, allow us an awareness of how far we have come. Remind us of friends and family who remain steadfast and dear to us. Remind us to bundle together and keep warm within our family and community. Rejoice with us in our accomplishments and mourn with us our losses. Help us to make workable resolutions and goals, knowing that our personal lives touch and influence the lives of others. Give us perspective to make priorities. Be with us, Eternal Spirit, as we render designs and draw blueprints for the year to come. So be it.
Judith Smith-Valley