A Prayer of Releasing and Forgiving
Spirit of Renewal, Divine Mystery, Loving Presence, we gather here in the early days of this new year, carrying memories of the past and hopes for what’s yet to come. Today, we pause to reflect on the year behind us, bringing its joys and sorrows, triumphs and stumbles, into the light of this sacred moment. We hold out our regrets and our hurts, all that has weighed on our hearts and minds. We name them, if only with a single word, and set them before the cleansing flame or dissolving water, trusting in its power to help us let go. We pray for forgiveness, for ourselves, for those we have hurt, for those who have caused us pain. In the letting go, may our burdens become lighter, and our hearts find room to breathe anew. We pray for courage, courage to take responsibility for our missteps, to learn from them, and then to release their hold on us. Courage to face the unknown of the coming months, believing that ...
