The New Year

Dear Father in Heaven,

As I approach this new year I thank You for time. The time I have had in the past year to know You better through all of the incidents and challenges I have experienced. I thank You that You are a God who forgives because I have failed in so many ways to do what is right in Your eyes, and I have often chosen the path that is easier, but that also leads away from Your will for my life. I pray that in the coming year I allow You to guide me in all things, may my feet stand firm on the path You set before me, may my words be only those of honesty and love, may my actions point others to You.


We are only given a short time on this earth, so help me to remember that as a Christian I need to show Your love to others. Help me to live my life in such a way that others see Your light pouring from me.

How awesome You are Father. One, that You would love such a wretch as me, and two, that You would love me enough to send Your Son to die so I will not perish. I can not thank You enough or ever repay such a debt. As I look inside myself I acknowledge that I do not deserve such a gift, but I thank You so much for doing what I could not do.


I often fail You in so many ways. I do not always love my husband as I should and I disrespect his authority, I allow my children to disobey me and disrespect is brought about, I am often lazy, wasting the time I have on this earth. I am hurtful in my speech and actions, and I ask You to forgive me. Help me in the new year to think before speaking or acting. Help me to live a life that will glorify You. Help me as I raise my children to love You and put You first. Help me to love my husband and strive harder to work as a team in our marriage and partnership as parents. May I be a blessing this year in some way to all those I meet. Give me eyes to see needs and the strength to accomplish tasks, and as I work at all these things may I grow more in love with You, the Lover of my soul. Amen