Article: A Prayer for the New Year

I pray that 2006 will be the year that people all over the world realize that all religions emanate from the same deity, and that all sacred writings have the same message of love, justice and peace.

I pray that in 2006 the spiritual barriers which make people hate those who call God by some other name will fall, and that Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Rastafarians, Taoists, Wiccans, and all Native peoples will recognize our sameness.

I pray that 2006 will be the year in which the elders will look their grandchildren in the eye, and say, "I will make sure there is a good world for you".

I pray that it will be the year in which citizens of all nations will withdraw their energy from the corporate rulers, and find ways to cooperate locally, and build communities that work.

I pray that 2006 will be the year in which warmongers will be ejected from positions of power, and peacemakers will take charge. I pray that it will be the year in which all nations begin to work together to solve global problems of climate change, pollution, oil dependence, hunger, disease.

A blessing for all of us:

Numbers 6: 24-26The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD let his face shine upon
you, and be gracious to you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and
give you peace!
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In the name of the Prince of Peace, Carol Wolman