New year family prayer
Here's a sample New Year's family prayer you can use:
Prayer for a New Year
Dear God,
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we come before you with grateful hearts and humble spirits. We thank you for the blessings of the past year and for the opportunities we've had to grow and learn together as a family.
As we look to the year ahead, we ask that you guide us and direct us. Help us to set goals and make resolutions that align with your will and bring glory to your name. Give us wisdom and discernment as we make decisions and navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
May our home be a place of love, laughter, and joy, where we can find refuge and rest in each other's company. May our relationships with one another be strengthened and deepened, and may we always prioritize kindness, compassion, and understanding.
As we enter this new year, we ask that you help us to be good stewards of the gifts you've given us. May we use our time, talents, and resources wisely, and may we always seek to serve others and bring glory to your name.
We pray for protection and safety, for health and wellness, and for peace and prosperity. May your presence be with us always, and may we always be mindful of your love and guidance.
Thank you for this new year, and for the promise of new beginnings. We look forward to seeing what you have in store for us, and we ask that you help us to be faithful and obedient to your will.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Additional Ideas
- You could also include specific prayers for individual family members, such as prayers for their health, education, or spiritual growth.
- Consider writing down your prayers and resolutions on a piece of paper or in a journal, and then burning them as a symbol of letting go of the past and embracing the new year.
- You could also include a special tradition, such as lighting a candle or saying a special blessing, to mark the beginning of the new year.
- Make it a family affair! Have each family member take turns saying a prayer or sharing a resolution, and then come together to pray as a family.
Remember, the most important thing is to make the prayer your own and to speak from your heart. May God bless your family and guide you in the new year!