Prayer for end of the year and new year
Here are a few examples of prayers for the end of the year and the start of a new year:
Prayer for the End of the Year:
Dear God,
As the year comes to a close, I take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months. I am grateful for the blessings you have brought into my life, and I am thankful for the opportunities you have given me to grow and learn.
I also acknowledge the challenges and difficulties that I have faced, and I ask for your guidance and strength to help me overcome them. Help me to let go of any regrets or disappointments, and to focus on the good that has come from each experience.
As I look back on the year, I am reminded of your faithfulness and love. You have been with me every step of the way, and I am grateful for your presence in my life.
I pray that as I enter the new year, I will continue to seek your guidance and wisdom. Help me to make wise decisions, to prioritize what is most important, and to stay focused on your will for my life.
Thank you for the gift of life, and for the opportunity to start anew. I look forward to seeing what the future holds, and I am excited to see how you will work in and through me in the coming year.
Amen.
Prayer for the New Year:
Dear God,
As we enter the new year, I come to you with a sense of hope and anticipation. I am excited to see what the future holds, and I am grateful for the opportunity to start anew.
I pray that you will guide me and direct me in the coming year. Help me to stay focused on your will for my life, and to prioritize what is most important. Give me wisdom and discernment as I make decisions, and help me to stay true to your calling on my life.
I also pray for your protection and provision. Help me to be wise with my finances, and to use my resources wisely. Protect me from harm and danger, and keep me safe from the evil that seeks to destroy me.
As I enter the new year, I am reminded of your promise to be with me always. You are my rock, my refuge, and my salvation. I am grateful for your presence in my life, and I am excited to see how you will work in and through me in the coming year.
Thank you for the gift of life, and for the opportunity to start anew. I look forward to seeing what the future holds, and I am excited to see how you will work in and through me in the coming year.
Amen.
Additional Ideas:
- You could also include specific prayers for the upcoming year, such as praying for a new job, a new home, or a new relationship.
- You could pray for specific areas of your life, such as your health, your relationships, or your spiritual growth.
- You could also pray for the world, asking God to bring peace, justice, and love to all people.
- You could pray for specific people in your life, such as family members, friends, or leaders.
Remember, prayer is a personal and intimate conversation with God, so feel free to add your own thoughts, feelings, and requests to these prayers.