Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises on you.

Isaiah 60:1 NIV

Gracious God,
Lord of all,
King of kings,
I thee adore.

Hold me close
To your beating heart,
Your love, your strength
To me impart.

Hold me close
To your perfect ways,
That I may follow
With joy and praise.

Gracious God,
Lord of all,
King of kings,
I thee adore.

Loving God, we praise you that you are goodness, love and light. We praise you for Jesus, the light of your love, with us today through the power of your Holy Spirit.

Thank you that you love us equally, personally, uniquely and perfectly, with a love too great to be measured and with a love that has no end.

Gracious God, at the start of this New Year, as we simply sit quietly with you, may we open ourselves to you, that we may absorb the light of your love.  As we reflect on whatever is on our minds and in our hearts, we ask that you would lead us forward in love, trust and praise, for the sake of Jesus, our Saviour. Amen.

Ruth Rushworth