And you,

be fruitful and multiply,

increase greatly

on the earth

and multiply in it.

         Genesis 9. 7

(And you.

That means

each one of us.

New year,

new adventures,

new vision,

new fields

        to be sown,

new forests

        to plant,

    tree by tree,

    seed by seed.

God has granted

   each one of us

a little corner

       of this world

to nurture,

not just to add to,

     but multiply

in every dimension

of His kingdom.)

In His name.

For His glory.

O LORD,

Go before us

and guide us

into this new year.

May we not seek

a set of marching orders,

detailed maps,

step by step directions,

or preconceived outcomes

      but seek You in it.

Guide our thoughts

and align our hearts

as we walk with You.