New year offering prayer
Here's a sample prayer for the New Year:
Prayer for the New Year
Dear God,
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, we come before you with gratitude and hope. We thank you for the blessings of the past year, for the opportunities we had to grow, to learn, and to love.
We acknowledge that the past year was not without its challenges and difficulties. We faced struggles and setbacks, and we were sometimes overwhelmed by the demands and pressures of life. But even in those moments, you were with us, guiding us, sustaining us, and giving us the strength to persevere.
As we look to the new year, we ask that you give us wisdom, courage, and discernment. Help us to set goals and make resolutions that align with your will and your plans for our lives. Give us the courage to take risks, to step out in faith, and to trust in your goodness and provision.
We pray for our families, our friends, and our communities. May we be a source of love, support, and encouragement to one another. May we work together to build a world that is more just, more compassionate, and more peaceful.
We pray for our nation and for the world. May we be a light in the darkness, a beacon of hope and freedom. May we work together to address the challenges and injustices that we face, and may we strive to be a force for good in the world.
And as we look to the new year, we ask that you give us a sense of your presence and your peace. May we know that you are with us, guiding us, directing us, and loving us every step of the way.
In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Additional Ideas
- You could also include specific prayers for your personal goals and aspirations for the new year.
- You could pray for specific areas of your life, such as your relationships, your work, or your health.
- You could pray for the world, for specific countries or regions, or for specific issues or causes that are important to you.
- You could also include a prayer of confession, acknowledging any areas where you have fallen short and seeking forgiveness and renewal.
Remember, the most important thing is to pray from your heart and to be sincere in your prayers. May God bless you and guide you in the new year!