Lord, I thank You: for everything You’ve given me, for my family, my friends, my country, my freedom, for my talents and the physical, intellectual and spiritual gifts You’ve granted me, for my education, and the many books I am able to read, for my general health, my eyes, my hands and my feet, for the many opportunities You put in my way, for the possibility to grow Your way, for opening my eyes to detect You in the events and circumstances that encompass my life, and for allowing me, through my daily life, to make a contribution to the wonderful work You have started in the act of creation.

As this new year begins, help me Lord to remember daily to give you the honour and glory for the many wonderful blessings you pour out on me.

I ask you this in the precious name of your Son, Jesus. 

Amen.