New month sermon and prayers
Here is a sample sermon and prayers for a new month:
Sermon:
Title: "A Fresh Start: Embracing the New Month"
Text: Psalm 90:12-17
As we begin a new month, we are given a fresh opportunity to start anew. Just as the calendar turns over, so too can our lives. We can leave behind the mistakes of the past and move forward with hope and anticipation.
In Psalm 90, we read the words of Moses, who prays to God to teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. He asks God to help us to live wisely, to make the most of the time we have, and to use it to glorify Him.
As we enter this new month, let us ask God to help us to do the same. Let us ask Him to teach us to number our days, to make the most of the time we have, and to use it to bring glory to His name.
But it's not just about making the most of our time. It's also about making the most of our lives. Let us ask God to help us to live intentionally, to live with purpose, and to live with passion. Let us ask Him to help us to use our talents, our gifts, and our resources to make a difference in the world.
As we begin this new month, let us remember that we are not alone. We are part of a community of believers, and we are all in this together. Let us support and encourage one another, and let us ask God to help us to be a blessing to those around us.
So let us pray, dear God, that You would teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Help us to make the most of the time we have, and to use it to bring glory to Your name. Help us to live intentionally, to live with purpose, and to live with passion. And help us to be a blessing to those around us. Amen.
Prayers:
Prayer of Confession:
Dear God, we come before You today with humble hearts, acknowledging our need for Your guidance and direction. We confess that we have not always used our time wisely, and that we have often let our days slip away without making the most of them. We ask for Your forgiveness and Your help to live more intentionally, to make the most of the time we have, and to use it to bring glory to Your name. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving:
Dear God, we thank You for the gift of a new month, and for the opportunity to start anew. We thank You for the blessings You have given us, and for the people You have placed in our lives. We ask that You would continue to guide and direct us, and that You would help us to use our time wisely and to make the most of our lives. Amen.
Prayer of Intercession:
Dear God, we pray for our community, that You would bless and guide us. We pray for our families, that You would strengthen and protect them. We pray for our friends and neighbors, that You would be with them and bless them. And we pray for those who are struggling, that You would comfort and sustain them. Amen.
Prayer of Blessing:
Dear God, we ask that You would bless and guide us as we enter this new month. May we use our time wisely, and may we make the most of our lives. May we be a blessing to those around us, and may we bring glory to Your name. Amen.