Creator of soil and rains,
Lord of all sowing and reaping,
We thank you for the gift of life and all that sustains it.

As the new year starts, we cannot know its end
But turning towards you, our maker and hope, we pray:
Help us to follow you in our endeavours.

And grant, for the sake of Him through whom all was made,
Wisdom to those who steward field and seed,
Support to those who face uncertain seasons,
Strength to those who seek to defend the earth.

We offer our prayer to you and in you,
O perfect Trinity of love,
Now and forevermore.