As This Year Is Closing – A Prayer
I asked at year’s beginning
For wisdom, strength, and grace,
For help and understanding,
For guidance through this place.
Throughout its days and moments
You answered prayer this year
In many ways still hidden
And many that are clear.
You guided me so kindly,
You showed me what to do,
You gave me strength sufficient,
And helped me learn of You.
You held me through the troubles,
You gave me joyful days;
You shared my deepest sorrows,
And taught me how to praise.
You showed me sin, forgave me,
And taught me how to grow,
Increased my faith and led me
In paths where I should go.
You made my heart more willing
To yield to You alone,
Impressed on me the sweetness
Of knowing I’m Your own.
You met my needs and gave me
So much I still can’t see
The edges of the kindness
Which You have given me.
So as this year is closing
I want to thank and praise
The God whose hand of mercy
I see in all its days.
Lord, thank You for such goodness,
For love and grace and care,
For such a heart of mercy
That hears and grants my prayer.
Christina Joy Hommes
