A Prayer For Beginnings

A prayer for Beginnings

When I seek a fresh start

Lord God,

At some point, all people dream of new beginnings—an escape from sameness, a chance to wipe the slate clean and start over, an opportunity to move away from past hurts, or maybe just a chance to do something different. Sometimes a new beginning is threatening because it forces me away from what is known and comfortable. Other times it is exciting—a challenge to move into new territory, or the exhilaration of an unknown adventure. Lord, you’re showing me that life is really a series of new beginnings. Please remind me that change is inevitable; it’s how I deal with it that counts. Each day brings new challenges and problems. Each day also brings new opportunities to get to know you better, God, and to start over with a new attitude toward my circumstances and the people around me. Lord, because you renew your mercies to me every single day, I don’t have to be burdened by yesterday’s failures or regrets. Help me to embrace the dawn of each new day as a chance to start again and to experience the refreshment of your tender mercies.

Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:23