Pray For Our New Year
A new year is a fresh start—an opportunity to seek God’s wisdom, align our hearts with His will, and step forward in faith. No matter what the past year held, we can trust that God has already gone before us, preparing the way. As we enter this new season, let’s pause, pray, and invite God to lead us.
Why Prayer Matters at the Start of the Year
Prayer isn’t just a ritual; it’s a powerful conversation with our Creator. When we pray, we acknowledge our dependence on God and surrender our plans to His perfect will. Scripture reminds us:
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
By beginning the year in prayer, we open our hearts to God’s direction, peace, and provision.
Prayers for the New Year
Here are a few areas we can focus on in prayer:
1. A Heart Aligned with God’s Will
“Lord, guide my steps and align my heart with Yours. Help me seek Your will above my own and trust Your perfect timing.” (Matthew 6:33)
2. Strength for Challenges Ahead
“Father, give me strength and endurance for the trials I may face. Help me rely on Your power and not my own.” (Isaiah 41:10)
3. Wisdom in Decisions
“Lord, grant me wisdom in my choices—big and small. Help me discern Your voice and follow where You lead.” (James 1:5)
4. Protection Over Loved Ones
“God, watch over my family and friends. Keep them safe, healthy, and close to You.” (Psalm 121:7-8)
5. Boldness in Faith
“Jesus, help me be a light to those around me. Strengthen my faith and give me courage to share Your love with others.” (Matthew 5:16)
Commit to Growing Spiritually
This year, let’s not just pray once and move on. Let’s commit to deeper spiritual growth by:
- Spending time in God’s Word daily – Reading Scripture strengthens our faith and reminds us of God’s promises. (Need a place to start? Try one of Katie Hauck Ministries’ YouVersion reading plans.)
- Joining a faith-based community – Surrounding ourselves with fellow believers helps us stay accountable and encouraged. (If you’re in the Maryville, TN area, consider visiting Rio Revolution Church or connecting with True Purpose Ministries.)
- Trusting in God’s faithfulness – No matter what the year holds, we can walk in confidence, knowing that God’s plans are good.
A Prayer to Start the Year
Step into the new year with faith, hope, and a spirit of gratitude!
Heavenly Father, as we enter this new year, we would like to first start by thanking you for this past year. You are amazing and we recognize that every good and perfect gift was from you. As we enter this new season, open our eyes so that we can see wondrous things. Give us wisdom that brings forth peace, submission, mercy, and sincerity. Allow us to know your love so that we can love others. Even if there are trials, help us remember that you are working all things together for our good. Above all else, fill us with a desire to know you so deeply that your light shines through us everywhere we go.
Today’s prayer comes from James 1, Psalm 119, James 3, John 13, Romans 8, and Matthew 5.
