Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5;17-18 Merciful Lord, as this year comes to an end, I ask that you help me let go of all that is negative in my life, to let go of bitterness, anger, fear and anything that robs my time and joy. Help me surrender my life over to you, O God, soften my heart that I may gracefully choose faith over fear, anger, bitterness or resentments. May all these melt away Lord, make all things new, bring hope alive in my heart and cause my spirit to be born again. Thank you for this past year, for the many blessings I received. Thank you for the new year to come, for all the potential it holds, the opportunities to serve and honor you and all the blessings that await me. Help me be a new creation in Christ, to be a blessing and an inspiration to others, so that many will see yo