We join with you in gratitude as we stand at the threshold of a new year, lifting our hearts in thanksgiving to the Lord our God. We are deeply thankful for His unfailing love, boundless mercy, and amazing grace that have carried us through another year. It is only by His will and divine purpose that we draw breath and find ourselves in this moment, and we acknowledge that every good and perfect gift comes from Him (James 1:17).
Father, we recognize that our gratitude must be more than words—it must be reflected in our lives. As we enter this new year, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom to walk in a manner worthy of the calling You have placed on our lives (Ephesians 4:1). May our actions, thoughts, and words bring glory to Your name in all that we do.
Lord Jesus, we are reminded that it is only through Your name that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We thank You for the sacrifice You made on the cross, paying the price for our sins so that we might have eternal life. As we step into this new year, we reaffirm our faith in You as our Lord and Savior, and we ask that You would draw us closer to You each day.
We pray for those who may not yet know You, Lord. Open their hearts to receive the truth of Your Word and the salvation that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. Let this year be a time of spiritual awakening, where many come to know You as their personal Savior and Lord.
Father, we also lift up our families, friends, and communities to You. Strengthen the bonds of love and unity among us, and help us to be lights in a world that so desperately needs Your hope. We pray for marriages to be strengthened and for those who are seeking godly spouses to find partners who share their faith and commitment to You. May all relationships be rooted in Your love and guided by Your Word, honoring the sanctity of marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6).
Lord, we rebuke any spirit of division, strife, or ungodliness that may seek to enter our lives or our communities. We stand against the temptations of this world—whether it be sexual immorality, greed, idolatry, or any other sin that seeks to draw us away from You. Help us to flee from these temptations and to walk in purity and righteousness (1 Corinthians 6:18-20).
As we look ahead to this new year, we ask for Your provision, protection, and peace. Give us the strength to face any challenges that may come our way, and fill us with Your joy as we trust in You. May this year be marked by growth in our faith, deeper intimacy with You, and a greater impact for Your kingdom.
Heavenly Father, we surrender this new year into Your hands. Lead us, guide us, and use us for Your glory. May Your will be done in our lives, and may we always seek to honor You in all that we do. We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.