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Have a blessed and wonderful New Year

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jer. 29:11

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Prov. 3:5-6

Prayers to Keep God First in the New Year
The New Year can often bring a mixed bag of emotions and memories for many of us. Some may have just experienced the best year ever and look forward to an even greater one looming ahead. Others may have just trudged through one deep struggle after another. The new calendar year brings desperate hope for things to be better, with an ache for the still-fresh wounds to slowly begin their process of healing.

Whether you've just walked through the most significant year of your life or are incredibly glad to see this one finally over, one Truth still rings clear amidst it all. You are not alone. Not ever.

Our God is an "Emmanuel with us" God. On the heels of the celebration of the birth of our King, that reminder has the Power to carry us right into a fresh, new start. He is Immanuel, God with us. And though things and people around us shift and change, our God never changes.

A Prayer to Keep God First This New Year
Our Heavenly Father, thank you for making all things new. Thank you for all you've allowed into our lives this past year, the good and the hard things that have reminded us how much we need you and rely on your Presence filling us every day.

We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this New Year. We ask that you guide our decisions and turn our hearts to desire you above all else deeply. We ask that you open the doors that need to be opened and close the ones that need to be shut tightly. We ask that you help us release our grip on the things to which you've said "no," "not yet," or "wait." We ask for help to pursue you first, above every dream and desire you've put within our hearts.

We ask for your wisdom, strength, and Power to be constantly present within us. We pray you will make us strong and courageous for the road ahead. Give us ability beyond what we feel able to. Let your gifts flow freely through us so that our lives honor you and others are drawn to you. We pray that you'll keep us far from the snares and traps of temptations.

We pray for your protection for our families and friends. We ask for your hand to cover us and keep us distanced from the enemy's evil intent; that you would be a barrier to surround us, that we'd be safe in your hands. We ask that you keep our footsteps firm, helping us be consistent and faithful. Give us supernatural endurance to stay the course, not swerving to the right or the left or being too easily distracted by other things that would seek to call us away from a close walk with you. We pray that You will give us discernment and insight beyond our years to understand Your will, hear Your voice, and know Your ways.

Forgive us for the times we have worked so hard to be self-sufficient, forgetting our need for you, living independent of your Spirit. Forgive us for letting fear and worry control our minds and allowing pride and selfishness to wreak havoc over our lives. Forgive us for not following your ways and living far from your Presence. We confess our need for you…fresh…new…again. We ask that you make all things new in our hearts, minds, and lives for this coming year. We pray for your refreshment over us.

Lord, lead us on your level ground. Keep your words of Truth planted firmly within us, help us to stay focused on what is pure and right, and give us the power to be obedient to your word. And when the enemy reminds us where we have been, hissing his lies and attacking our way, we trust that your voice speaks louder and stronger, as you remind us we are safe with you and your purposes and plans will not fail. We ask that you be our defense and rear guard, keeping our way clear, removing the obstacles, and covering the pitfalls.

We ask that you provide for our needs; we ask for your grace and favor. We pray for your blessings to cover us, and you will help us prosper and make every plan you have birthed in our hearts succeed. We pray that others would take notice of your goodness and cannot help but to say, "These are the ones that the Lord has blessed."

Please help us to be known as great givers, allow us to be generous and kind, help us to look to the needs of others, and not be consumed by only our own. May we be lovers of Truth and may the fruits of your Spirit be evident in our lives - your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world for your glory and purposes. Set your way before us. May all your plans succeed. We may reflect your peace and hope to a world that desperately needs your Presence and healing. To you be glory and honor in this New Year and forever. In Jesus' name, Amen.