O God, help me to stir up my faith this year; so, I can use the power, passion, and perspective you've given me, to face my challenges without fear! "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." ~ II Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

God, I'm grateful that your grace isn't limited to a specific race, gender, or nationality; so, the unmerited favor you show others, you also extend to me! "Then Peter began to speak to them: 'I truly understand that God shows no partiality.'" ~Acts 10:34 (NRSV)

No matter how dark this world may seem to be, Lord, help me to walk in the light of Jesus Christ, knowing that the powers of darkness will not succeed! "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it." ~John 1:5 (NRSV)