Eternal God,
you have placed us in a world of space and time,
and through the events of our lives you bless us with your love.
Grant that in the new year we may know your presence,
see your love at work,
and live in the light of the event that gives us joy forever –
the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
— posted on the website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
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