O God,
Thank you for the many blessings of this year.
Remind me of the countless ways your love surrounds me.
-The people who have shown me kindness and compassion.
-Opportunities to learn and grow and become.
-The warmth of the sun and sweetness of the breeze.
-Words of encouragement when I was losing hope.
-The taste of good food and laughter of friends.
-Understanding companions as I faced challenges.
-The feeling of accomplishment as I completed tasks and assignments.
-A day of relaxation when I needed a break.
You have brought so much love into my life.
Help me to love others as you have loved me.
Even when it is hard. Even when I don’t really want to.
Empower me to live the kind of love you fill my life with.
Amen.
…as I have loved you | Jesus calls the disciples to love in John 15