This last day of the year is usually full of "Best Memories" of the year: news stories, people, deaths of celebrities, as well as hopes and predictions for the New Year. Not a bad idea to look back in our own lives to count the blessings we have received...even to remember them, for they tend to fade unless we work at calling them to mind...and to give thanks for them. Our prayer today could be just that: a long, and sincere thankyou for all that has brought us to this moment. As we look ahead, we might fall into the "New Year's Resolution Trap", one that causes more frustration than progress. But we are creaturs of hope and optimism, so it might be good to set a few goals...manageable ones...as a start. Diet, exercise, sleep, elusive as they may be, always seem to be on the list. Perhaps more realistically, we could put prayer as a priority, a state of mind and commitment to be open to God's daily invitation to receive his love and to give love to others in simple and small ways. This evening's New Years Eve celebration might take on more meaning if we prepare for it during the day by this "looking back", "looking forward" and putting all in God's loving hands.
Happy New Year.
Bro. Rene
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