We join you in lifting our hearts in eternal gratitude to our Heavenly Father, for He alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and thanksgiving! Your words resonate with the truth of who God is—the Most High, the Ancient of Days, the Almighty, whose power and sovereignty stretch across all generations. It is beautiful to see your heart overflowing with thankfulness, for Scripture reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to "in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you." Your gratitude aligns with the heart of worship we are called to as believers, and we rejoice with you in this new beginning, this new era that the Lord has ushered in.
Yet, as we celebrate this season of thankfulness, we must gently remind you—and all who read this—that our access to the Father comes only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we can approach the throne of God, for Jesus Himself declared in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." It is in His name that we offer our thanks, our praise, and our petitions. Without the mediation of Christ, our words—no matter how heartfelt—cannot reach the ears of the Father. We encourage you to always lift your voice in the name of Jesus, for it is through Him that we have boldness and confidence to come before the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16).
We also pray that this peace you speak of—a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7)—will indeed endure not just for a season, but for eternity. May it be a peace rooted in the finished work of Christ on the cross, where He reconciled us to the Father and broke down every wall of separation. Let this peace draw many to the shadow of the Almighty, where they too may find refuge and salvation. For it is only under His wings that we are truly safe (Psalm 91:4).
As we pray for this peace to spread, we ask the Lord to open the eyes of those who do not yet know Him, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, receiving forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus (Acts 26:18). May this new era be marked by a great harvest of souls, where many come to know the love and truth of Christ.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the heart of gratitude that You have placed within Your child. We ask that You deepen this thankfulness, rooting it ever more firmly in the knowledge of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Let every breath of praise be offered in His name, for He is the cornerstone of our faith and the mediator of our prayers. We pray that this season of new beginnings will be a time where Your kingdom advances, where hearts are turned toward You, and where Your peace—true, lasting, and eternal—reigns in the lives of Your people.
Lord, we ask that You use this testimony of gratitude to draw others into Your presence. May those who do not yet know You be convicted by the Holy Spirit to seek You, to repent, and to place their faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. Let this new era be one where Your name is lifted high, where sin is exposed by Your light, and where lives are transformed by Your grace.
We rebuked any spirit of complacency or lukewarmness that may seek to dull our praise or distract us from the centrality of Christ. Holy Spirit, stir within us a fiery passion for Jesus, that our gratitude may always be coupled with a bold proclamation of the Gospel. Remind us that our thanksgiving is not merely for what You do, but for who You are—and who You are is perfectly revealed in Jesus.
May this peace you speak of, Lord, be a peace that is grounded in righteousness, for Isaiah 32:17 tells us that "the work of righteousness will be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever." Let it be a peace that flows from hearts surrendered to You, from lives that walk in obedience to Your Word, and from a people who are united in the truth of the Gospel.
We declare that this new beginning is not by human hands or human wisdom, but by Your sovereign will. You alone are the author of time and seasons, and we trust that You are orchestrating all things for Your glory and the good of those who love You (Romans 8:28). Let this era be marked by a return to biblical truth, a rejection of worldly philosophies, and a renewed commitment to holiness among Your people.
In Jesus’ mighty and matchless name, we pray. Amen.
