The Journey Begins

As we step into this New Year

restore our spirits.

Renew our passion for learning

and nurture our compassion

for those in need.

Transform us as we seek to transform;

guide us as we seek to guide;

open our minds and hearts

to the world around us;

to the Good News of justice and peace.

Help us listen more deeply

to the world and to your Word,

so we that we are attentive

to the Wisdom that

calls us all to the Kingdom of God.

Adapted from a prayer by Jane Deren