A New Blessed Beginning Prayer

Almighty God*, Source of breath and Sustainer of life, Now and always, I seek for Your new, fresh, rejuvenating favor. Earnestly along Your guidance, I beg for Your assured triumph Wrought by Your workmanship while I worship You, exalting Your name. Brace up my faith, as I wish the best for all, including my enemies Led by Your love’s light to let me forgive and then forget their wrongdoings Enable me, please, to serve You by Your grace as I reach-out to them. Saved by Your blood of wondrous sacrifice, I ask that You redeem their souls Sanctify them through Your imparted righteousness Enrich them with Your provisions’ of supply-abundance Drive them toward Your heart with serenity. Bless them with Your bountiful benefits Enable them while empowering them to do right. Grant them wisdom, knowledge, and discretion in dealing with oppositions Instill in them kindness and understanding to be at peace with foes. Nourish them so then can befriend those adversaries Nurture them spiritually while they offer pardon to persecutors Inspire and influence them with Your Word to win over frustration-causes. Never give up on me and on them as we acknowledge our frailties. God, we esteem YOU: You’re our everything; without You, we're nothing. *Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God… April 14, 2019 Edited on December 20, 2023 3rd place, "Good wishes for my enemy" Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Anoucheka Gangabissoon; judged on 1/4/2024