Lord, I Am Grateful for the Gift of Another Year
Dear Heavenly Father,
With a heart overflowing with gratitude, I thank You for the precious gift of another year. Thank You for sixty-one years of life, love, lessons, and immeasurable mercy. Through sunshine and shadows, triumphs and trials, Your faithfulness has remained my constant companion.
Lord, I am especially grateful for the blessing of family and the precious gift of my siblings. Thank You for the love we share, the memories we cherish, the bonds that unite us, and the strength we draw from one another. May Your grace continue to preserve us in love, peace, good health, and togetherness.
May my life unfold as a beautiful masterpiece of Your grace. May every brushstroke, every melody, and every creative expression reflect Your goodness. May my hands create beauty, my heart cultivate kindness, and my spirit remain humble before You.
Thank You for the gifts You have entrusted to me. Teach me to steward them wisely and share them generously. May my brushes preach hope, my colors proclaim joy, and my life inspire faith.
As I grow older, may I grow deeper in wisdom, richer in compassion, stronger in faith, and more generous in love. May my years be measured not merely by accomplishments, but by lives touched and burdens lightened.
Lord, I am grateful for yesterday, humbled by today, and hopeful for tomorrow.
And when my final brushstroke rests upon life’s canvas, may the masterpiece I leave behind glorify You.
With thanksgiving, I surrender my tomorrows into Your loving hands.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
With a grateful heart,
Timothy Ufuoma-Efe Orikri
November 9, 2026
All are welcome tonight, Monday, November 9, for A Birthday in Many Keys at Plymouth Community Council, 6:30 – 9:00 PM. Special musical performance by Brent Baxter Barrett, Ozzie Andrews, and Robert Reeves.
