Lord God in heaven,

As we begin a new year, many of us are looking at ways

to improve ourselves. May we be transformed by Your love

and grace into who You want us to be.

2 Cor. 5:17 says, “Therefore of anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

You, Lord, are our strength, and Your promise is our hope.

Hope – to change for the better, and to enjoy eternity with You.

In Jesus’ name.

Amen.