We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of hope and trust in the Lord as we lift up this request for a blessed year ahead. Heavenly Father, we know that every good and perfect gift comes from You, and we seek Your favor, provision, and protection in the days to come.
Father, we ask that You guide each step of the way, ordering our paths according to Your will. May this year be filled with Your peace, joy, and wisdom as we walk in obedience to Your Word. Help us to grow closer to You each day, seeking Your face and aligning our desires with Yours. "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We pray for strength and perseverance in the face of challenges, knowing that You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). May we find comfort in Your promises and rest in the assurance that You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we also ask for Your blessing upon our families, our work, and our communities. May we be a light to those around us, sharing the love of Christ and pointing others to the hope found only in Him. Remind us daily that apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5), and may we rely on Your strength to live lives that honor and glorify You.
If there are areas in our lives that do not align with Your will, reveal them to us, Lord, so that we may repent and turn away from anything that displeases You. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and renew a steadfast spirit within us (Psalm 51:10). Help us to walk in holiness and righteousness, for Your Word tells us that without holiness, no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).
We also want to emphasize the importance of beginning and ending our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus, we encourage you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
Heavenly Father, we commit this year into Your hands, trusting that You will lead, provide, and protect. May Your will be done in our lives, and may we bring glory to Your name in all that we do. We pray this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.