How many New Year’s resolutions have you made through the years? Did they really work? Instead of making resolutions that may or may not stick, consider the following seven ways to start the new year in prayer.
1. A prayer for new beginnings:
Creator God, thank you for giving us another year of life. We lay before you all the disappointments, heartache and unfinished work. Give us your mercy, peace and joy in the new year. May we bask in the gift of your presence as we discern the journey you have for us in this new year.