2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no partiality to anyone. And despite having to sanitize frequently, wearing a mask that irritates my sinuses and having to dance between orange and yellow … church closed and open, I cannot help but feel overwhelmed with blessings! Over five years ago I got a text to meet with your pulpit committee that has since led me on a journey to teach and watch you my family grow! At Christmas time you showered me with gifts of sweets, money, and cards of thanks that made my soul just about burst with love! I wondered what I could as your pastor give to show my undying love for all of you and then I stumbled across a prayer of Apostle Paul to the church of Ephesus. By the grace of God, I have modified this prayer so that like Paul I might tell you my family seven things I am asking God to grant to you today and for the rest of your lives!