10 New Year Prayers to Start 2023
It is very important that you look into the new year with hope. No matter whether the past year brought you success or failure, joy or sorrow, you can always look forward to the new year with optimism. As you look forward to the new year, it’s important to express your gratitude for the current year. Read on to find out the 10 best prayers to start 2023 for you.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Say these prayers of thanksgiving for the current year:
Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have given to my life in the past years and in this current year. You have been my provider and protector. Thank you, Lord, for opportunities and disappointments.
Thank you for success and failure, thank you for strength and weakness, thank you for your prosperity. Above all, I am grateful for life. Thank you for all you do this New Year. In the name of Jesus. amen
A prayer for mercy
Heavenly Father, I thank you for your loving kindness and steadfast love that I see every morning. Thank you for your kindness. Dear Lord, I humbly come before your throne of mercy asking for help and favor.
Forgive me for my mistake. Have mercy on me, Lord. Let your mercy always speak for me. In the name of Jesus. amen
New Year’s Prayer for Wisdom
Dear Lord, I thank you because you give wisdom without condemnation. Father, I ask that you give me wisdom according to your word. Fill me with the desire and wisdom to follow you in the coming year.
May your wisdom guide me in the decisions I make in the coming year. Thank you, Lord, for I know you heard. amen
New year prayer for a new heart and passion for God
Dear Lord, thank you for a beautiful walk with you this year. Thank you for the privilege of knowing and learning from you. Father, I ask you to renew my heart for you and ignite my passion for you.
In this coming year, let me pant after you like a deer pants after water. Take away my heart of stone and give me a heart of flesh. In the name of Jesus. amen
New Year’s Prayer for Peace
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the peace that comes with your presence. Thank you because you are ready to give me peace everywhere. Dear Lord, may your peace dwell in my heart as I enter the new year. Teach me how to unburden my worries before you and guard my heart and mind in you this coming year as I meditate on your truth. In the name of Jesus. amen
New Year Prayers for Faith, Hope and Love
Almighty God, I thank you for the gift of life. Thank you for the blessings of faith, hope and love over the years. Dear Lord, I want to help you grow in faith, hope and love every day in the coming year. amen
New Year Prayers for Your Finances
Dear Lord, Thank you so much for my money in previous years. In this coming year, help me to trust You with my finances. Fix my heart and give me the right attitude towards money, spending and giving. Help me also to be content and live with integrity. In the name of Jesus. amen
New year prayers for your family
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for my family. Thank you for your provision and protection of my family. In this coming year, I ask that you protect my family and help us maintain our relationship with each other.
May peace reign in my family and may your love live in our hearts. Keep evil away from us and guide us daily. Righteousness and mercy follow us every day of our life in Jesus name. amen
New year prayer for your health
Dear Lord, I thank you for the gift of life and good health over the past years. Lord, I want you to keep me healthy this coming year. Heal my body, mind and spirit and let me walk in perfect health this coming year. In the name of Jesus. amen
New Year’s Prayers for Your Priorities
Dear Lord, Your word says I should seek Your kingdom first and that is sometimes hard to do. In this coming year, help me to keep You as my priority in the midst of urgent needs and pressing needs.
Help me to hear your still small voice in the midst of confusion. Dad, thank you. In the name of Jesus. amen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good scripture to start the new year?
There are many scriptures you can use to start the new year. Some of them include Lamentations 3:22-24, Isaiah 43:19, Proverbs 3:3-6, 2 Corinthians 12:10 etc.
What should I pray for at the beginning of the new year?
At the beginning of the new year, you should begin your prayers with thanksgiving. Also, pray for guidance, protection, peace and your family.
What is a happy new year prayer?
A good New Year prayer is to thank God and ask him to shower his blessings on you. May you ask for good health and a peaceful new year.
What psalm should I read on New Year’s Day?
You can read Psalm 8:1-3 on New Year’s Day. You can also read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Isaiah 42:5-9, Colossians 2:6-15, and Revelation 21:1-6.
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