b'A Prayer for the New Yearby Julie MicklerCreator God,We ask you to bless each of us as we continueto make sense of our experiences of sheltering at home and beingawayfromschool, church, one another. Please give us the wisdomtocontinueto grow from these experiences. Let us give thanks for all those whosacrificed so much for the wellness of others.Let us pray for those who suffered and died during this pandemic.Let us lift up those in our communities, nation, and world who gave us hope.Let us remember we are a global family, united in love.Bless each of us with your gracious love. May we never take for granted the blessing of being together.Amen.Subscribe today! smp.org/inspire 13'