10 Verses To Pray That Will Bless The New Year
As we close out the year, I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU!
You bless me every single day! You inspire me with your faith and encourage me with your words of encouragement.
I thank the Lord for each of you!
As we look forward to and prepare our hearts for the year ahead … let’s turn to Him in Word and prayer.
10 Verses To Pray That Will Bless The New Year
This is real love—not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.
1 John 4:10
Thank you, Father! You are loving and kind; good and gracious in all You do.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.
Mark 12:30
Lord, help me know, trust, and love You with all I am . . . heart, mind, soul, and strength.
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:#2
Help me forgive as generously as You have forgiven me.
I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.
1 Corinthians 11:10
Father, please heal us of all that divides us and unite us by the power of Your Spirit.
So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God, He created them; male and female He created them.
Genesis 1:27
Father, forgive us and help us cherish every life holding it sacred as a precious gift from You.
He causes wars to end throughout the earth.
Psalm 46:9–10
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear;
He burns the shields with fire.
“Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.”
Lord, please put an end to terrorism, torture, hatred, and war.
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them.
Romans 12:12–13a
God, please help us help those in need … the poor and hungry, the ill and hurting, the disheartened and discouraged.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22–23a
Lord, fill Your people with the fruit of the Spirit
So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.
2 Thessalonians 1:11
Father God, give us knowledge of Your will and by the power of Your Spirit help us accomplish it.
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.
Romans 8:28
Lord, please help me let go of past problems and trust You to be with me through the days ahead.
Amen! Lord by Your grace, please bless the New Year.
Almighty God, please grant me Your mercy and grace in answer to my prayer. Amen.
Answer my prayers, O Lord,
Psalm 69:16
for your unfailing love is wonderful.
Take care of me,
for your mercy is so plentiful.
A Prayer Asking God to Bless the New Year
Father God, thank you for being with us throughout the past year. Thank you for Your faithfulness and love. Thank you for Your Word to teach us and Your promises to uplift us.
Lord, Thank you for the people who visit this space. Thank you for the way they inspire and encourage me and one another. Thank you for making it possible for us to KNOW, TRUST, and LOVE You as a community of believers and friends.
Father, thank you for loving us so much that You gave Your Son to save us. Jesus, thank you for loving us so much that You willingly suffered and died for us. Spirit, thank you for loving us so much that You willingly live with and within us to help us LOVE You, the Triune God, with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength.
Please forgive us and help us love and forgive one another. Unite us in Jesus and help us care for each other physically, mentally, and emotionally. By Your grace, please help us live each day full of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Thank you for always being with me. I need You, Lord. I love You and I give myself to You. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
I am asking the Lord to bless the New Year for you and your family.
I invite you to let go of the frustrations and burdens of this past year and go into the new year trusting God’s promise that His grace is sufficient and that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
And I invite you to join me in making David’s words my daily prayer…
I know the Lord is always with me.
Psalm 16:8–9, 11
I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.
No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.
My body rests in safety.
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of Your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
May the Lord bless you as you celebrate the arrival of the New Year and may He give you countless reasons to celebrate with joy next year.
As I count the blessings of the past year … I will count you twice! God bless you!
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Deb,
I wish you and your family a blessed new year! I pray that you will be blessed with good health, happiness and safety and that your lives will be filled with love, hope, joy and peace. Thank you for all the kind, caring and inspirational words that give me hope and encouragement daily. Praise the Lord for his Holy Word❣️
Thank you so very much, Judy! I appreciate your kindness and your prayers. May the Lord bless you and your family in the New Year.
Thank you for your daily devotional. You bless us all. Happy New Year and may it be a blessed one.
Thank you, Glada! God’s blessings to you and your loved ones in 2024.
Thank you for all your work. Thanks for all the inspiration you share. A peaceful New Year to you and yours. God bless.
Thank you for your kind encouragement, Marinda. May the Lord bless you in 2024.
Such encouraging verses and such a beautiful prayer to carry into the new year ahead! I think I will print it off and make a point to read it everyday! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the ways you are helping me to strengthen my walk with God. I will continue in prayer for you and Rev that the year ahead be filled with blessings of God’s tender mercies and His amazing grace! Thank you for all you do for us! You are such a blessing and a much needed care giver to all your readers! I am so very thankful that God led me to you! Happy New Year dear friend and to all the dear souls who gather here! “CountingMyBlessings” today, tomorrow and every day in the new year ahead!! Love and prayers to all!!
Thank you, Kathy! You are truly a blessing in my life. I so appreciate your faithful prayers and encouragement. I love the way you reach out to others who visit to encourage them, too. Thank you for being you! May the Lord bless you abundantly in the New Year. HUGS!
What a blessing the site is!! What a blessing you are Deb! Thank you for the richness of your words and for holding out the truth of God. May God Bless you are yours in 2024!
Thank you so much, Shelley! I truly appreciate your kindness and sweet encouragement. I love being able to do this and especially being able to connect with friends like you! God’s richest blessings in 2024.
Reading your words is always encouraging and inspiring to me, Deb. May God give you abundant blessings in the New Year!
Thank you, dear friend! God’s blessings to you and your family in 2024. I thank the Lord for you and your friendship! Hugs!
Deb,
You are such a blessing to me and have been since I started reading your posts this year. Your encouragement has meant more to me than you can imagine. I have so much needed it and your prayers. I have loved going through all of the Psalms with you and discovering so much I didn’t understand. I have so much appreciation and gratitude for you. I wish you and your husband and your sweet Sadie so much happiness and joy in this upcoming year. I am blessed by you and to know how your Rev. supports and encourages you too. Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much, Sue. You are truly a blessing! I thank the Lord for your friendship and encouragement. Praying that the Lord will bless you abundantly in 2024. Blessings and HUGS!
Thank you for all your words of wisdom! You have blessed me with your writings. May the Lord bless you and your husband abundantly this new year!
Thank you for your visits and your kind encouragement. May the Lord bless you and your family in 2024!
Dear Deb
I wait to receive your uplifting and loving devotionals. Thank you!
Thank you for ‘speaking’ to me through your messages, and for reminding me what’s important.
I wish you and your family a blessed, healthy, prosperous and joy-filled New Year.
Thank you for your kindness, Donee. I truly appreciate your encouragement. I love being able to share my love for the Lord here in this space. And I’m especially thankful for all my wonderful friends here. God be with you and bless you! Happy New Year!!
Deb I hope you and your family a bless and prosper New Year. I trust and know God will keep you in Good health and make you whole. I thank you for all the encouraging words God has use you for this purpose to help other to have a closer walk with GOD you have truly inspired me may GOD continue to bless you in all things ❤️🙏
Thank you, Marsha! I am blessed by your visits and thankful for your kind encouragement. God bless you!
Thank you Deb for all the prayers,the word,encouragement and love for our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ of Nazareth the Son of the living God.A Happy,peaceful and prosperous New Year to you and family.
Govindsamy Mariemuthoo
Thank you, Mariemuthoo. Happy New Year to you and your family. God be with you and bless you!
Thank you for all your wonderful posts and prayers. I’ve learned so much from you. I’ve been so encouraged by you. And I look forward to seeing how God will bless me through this ministry next year in 2024! I pray God blesses you immensely!
Thank you, Shay! I truly appreciate your visits and your kind encouragement. God be with you and bless you!