New year's prayer

O Lord, hear my prayer.
I'm in a deep struggle right now.
Seems to me that a lot of things are unknown in 2006.
I'm unsure about the future for myself, for All Saints', for my parents, and for other brothers and sisters.
But God, you know everything about me more than I do,
You made me strong when I was still an introvert,
You demonstrated the courage in me that I didn't believe I have,
You used me in ways that surprised me.
I need to praise the wonders that you've done,
I need to rely completely on you and let you rule over my life,
I need to cast all my worries and anxiety on you, for your yoke is easy.
Give me strength that I need everyday and protect me from trials.
Let me understand the true meaning of suffering,
Let me understand your will in what is happening around me,
Let me experience your grace in the best and worst of times.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.