Here's What You Should Do to Start the New Year

As the year comes to an end, finding the good in what the year brought may be tough. So many global issues we had to endure that finding something positive may be hard for many of us. This year has left us with an enormous thirst for hope and spiritual renewal. As the New Year approaches, let’s be thankful for what we have, good or bad, it all happens for a reason. Thank God for our fortunes and misfortunes because it will only make us stronger and wiser. Keeping a positive attitude can be challenging at times. To help you kick this New Year off full of positiveness and hope, here are a few prayers we’ve compiled for you. 

We hope they help you welcome this New Year full of hope, love, and peace in your heart. 

Dear God, every year we experience struggles and heartaches, this one was no different, but I know that your mercy kept me going during times of struggle. Lord, I know that you have a plan for me and all the troubles I endured are only to me closer to you. Today I ask you to help me find hope in the midst of uncertainty. I ask for your peace in this moment and every moment of every day. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Heavenly Father, Thank you for the opportunity to have a new beginning. This coming year I hope to find every opportunity You bring to me to share my faith and spread hope. Help me listen to You when I feel defeated so I may overcome my struggles. Help me focus on the possibilities you put in-front of me and not my failures. Allow me to drawn myself in your grace and surrender to your Holy Spirit. Amen

I pray that the new year comes with all the positive things we need in our lives. Dear God, as we begin a new year, I ask that you light my path and be my guide so I may stay true to my faith and be deserving of your love. Help me find words of compassion and love when they’re needed the most. Help me be strong and courageous to face whatever you place in my path. Allow me to grow closer to you every day so I may continue to flourish in faith. Amen

Lord, I’m at a loss for words. With everything that has happened in the world, this past year. All the struggles we faced, mistakes we made, people we lost; is hard not to feel overwhelmed. As the old year ends and a new one begins, I come before you to say thank you for a new opportunity to make things better. God, please grant me joy and happiness, soothe my heart and bring me peace. Please teach me patience and give me the courage to keep following the light you shine in my path. Amen.

As the new year begins Father, I come before you to ask you to help me be strong in the face of conflict. Help me be brave enough to speak my voice and stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. Let me be humble and accept who I am so I may allow my faith to be my light. Today I surrender everything that stands between me and your holiness. Lord, inundate my heart with your endless compassion and abundant love. I thank you for the experiences that brought me to this moment of prayer with You. May we all welcome this new Year with hope and love. In Jesus’ name Amen.

Thank you God for helping me get through this past year. I pray that this new year is filled with peace, joy, love and hope. Please continue to watch over me and guide me as I start a new journey. Teach me to be kind and compassionate and help me not get caught up in selfishness so I may see the things in life that matter the most. Amen

We hope these prayers provide some inspiration and help you start a great new chapter this upcoming year. May each challenge you face this year gives you courage, hope, and success. Hoping you have a great year ahead of you. May the Lord bless you.