Christian Reflection and Prayer

Here is a prayer for the New Year by
Edgar A. Guest.  I thought you might
enjoy it. Have a happy and Christ
filled New Year.

Prayer for the New Year

Grant me the strength from day to day
To bear what burdens come my way.
Grant me throughout this bright New Year
More to endure and less to fear.
Help me live that I may be
From spite and petty malice free.

Let me not bitterly complain
When cherished hopes of mine prove vain,
Or spoil with deeds of hate and rage
Some fair tomorrow's spotless page.
Lord, as the days shall come and go
In courage let me stronger grow.

Lord, as the New Year dawns today
Help me to put my faults away.
Let me be big in little things;
Grant me the joy which friendship brings.
Keep me from selfishness and spite;
Let me be wise in what is right.

A happy New Year! Grant that I
May bring no tear to any eye.
When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I've played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a happy year.

- Edgar A. Guest

Scripture:

"I am the door, if anyone enters through Me he shall
be saved and shall go in and out and find pasture."
(John 10:11)

Reflection:

Christ is the Good Shepherd.  He is the door you must
open, in order to receive salvation.  I love the following
analogy:  Jesus has a door knob on His heart, all you
have to do is open it for salvation.  There is no door knob
on your heart, and Jesus is knocking, you have to open
the door to your heart to let Jesus in.  Salvation means
there is more than this life.  Salvation means there is a
future, and eternal future.  Salvation means to be with
Jesus forever.  Salvation means to never be separated
from God.  Salvation gives me a reason to live, a
reason to continue, a reason to love, to care, to exist.
Open now that door to your heart, let Jesus in,
receive SALVATION!!!!!!!!!!

Prayer:

Thank you God for my salvation.  Thank you that
I will be with You Forever.  THANK YOU GOD FOR
BEING GOD.