ChurchreadersOn December 31st, many people around the world spend time reflecting on what they’ve accomplished in 2016 and set goals for the coming year. One of the most popular traditions at this time is praying for guidance and strength in the new year. Whether you’re religious or not, taking a few minutes to pray for Fortune favors for yourself and your loved ones can be a powerful way to start off the new year.
Why pray on New Year’s Day?
Many people believe prayer can have a powerful impact on our lives, and New Year’s Day is a good time to start.
Some believe that prayer can help us get in touch with our spiritual side and make resolutions for the year ahead. Others believe that prayer can be used to ask for guidance and protection during the new year.Whatever your reasons for praying on New Year’s Day, it may be helpful to think about what you would like to achieve as you set your intentions for the coming year.
The prayer of affirmation:
Dear God,
We come to You today asking for your continual favor and guidance in our lives. We promise to always put Your will above our own and to live each day with a sense of gratitude. We ask that You would bless us with strength and good health in the coming year, and that You would keep us safe from harm. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
The prayer of thanksgiving:
On this special day of peace, we give thanks for all that has been given to us in the past year. We pray for continued blessings in the new year. May our families be united and our communities be strengthened. In the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
A personal prayer for the coming year
Dear God,
Thank you for all the blessings in 2018. Please continue to guide and protect us as we move forward. Guide our decisions, help us overcome our challenges, and bring peace and happiness into our lives this year.
A new year is a time to start over, to make a fresh commitment. Please help us live out those commitments with integrity and generosity. Help us be kinder to others, more patient with ourselves, and more understanding of others. Give us strength to face whatever comes our way this year.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Prayer is essential to any day
No matter what the calendar says, prayer is essential to any day. It’s what connects us to our Heavenly Father and it helps us focus on our goals for the year.
Here are some specific prayer requests for New Year’s Day:
- Ask Heavenly Father to bless your new year with peace, happiness, and success.
- Request guidance as you make Changes in your life this year.
- Thank God for all He has done in the past year and ask Him to continue doing so in the coming year.
- Pray for strength during difficult times and for protection from harm.
- Thank God for His blessings during the past year and ask Him to continue giving them to you in the coming year.
- Ask Heavenly Father to help you fulfill your goals this year and bring positive change into your life.
Prayers for New Year’s Day
Happy New Year! We hope you have a wonderful day. This year, let’s pray for peace and happiness in all of our lives.
Dear God,
Thank you for giving us a new year to start fresh. Please help us make this year the best one yet. We ask that you guide our decisions and fill us with joy.
We also thank you for our families and friends who are a part of our lives. Please keep them safe and healthy, and please guide their relationships with each other.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen
Prayers for a healthy and prosperous year
Dear Lord,
We hope for a healthy and prosperous year in all our affairs. Help us to stay on the right path, and guide us through all the challenges that come our way. Please keep those we love safe, and grant us strength in difficult moments. Thank you for your guidance and protection this year. Amen.
Closing prayer
Dear God,
We come to You this New Year’s Day with gratitude for all that You have done in our lives. We thank You for the new opportunities that have been given to us and for the blessings that You have continued to shower down on us. We ask that You would continue to guide and protect us during the year ahead and help us to make progress in all that we do. Amen.
Acknowledgements
First and foremost, we would like to thank our Heavenly Father for His blessings on this New Year. We also express gratitude to our families and friends who have helped us through this journey so far. And finally, we pray for guidance and protection as we continue on our path in 2018.
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