January 3, 2023

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:23-24)

What a lovely blessing as we begin this new year. New Year’s resolutions may suffer from an overestimation of our own will and capacity, but New Year’s hope is rooted squarely in God himself. His mercies are new every morning. There is always hope for change, because our hope is rooted – not in ourselves – but in the God of hope.

So, here’s to 2023!!!

“O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (A Collect for the Renewal of Life – BCP)