Prayers You Can Pray For the New Year

Here are a few prayers that a friend posted on a group that I belong to. I hope some of the scriptures and suggestions are a blessing.

Pray daily for:

1. A deeper understanding of my value and worth before God.

Ephesians 1:3-4; Psalm 139:1-18

2. Caring Christian friendships and involvement in Christian community. (In

our case, especially with other Christian writers.)

Hebrews 10:25; Proverbs 27:8-10, 17

3. Opportunities to share Christ through my words (both spoken and written)

and actions.

Matthew 25:34-40; Matthew 28:18-20

4. Strength to stand firm in the face of temptation. (Especially the

temptation to quit writing.) 1 Corinthians 10:13; Matthew 6:13

5. Greater understanding of what it means to be loved by God and to love

others.

Philippians 1:9-11; Romans 8:38-39

6. Integrity and honesty.

Proverbs 28:13; Psalm 101:2b-3

7. Humility to admit my sins and ask for forgiveness. Proverbs 28:13; Acts 3:19

8. Wisdom in my daily life and actions. (And in the words I write.)

James 1:5; Psalm 25:4-5

9. A sense of God's calling and purpose in my life. (Especially my writing

life.)

Ephesians 4:1-3; Ephesians 1:11-12

10.Gratitude in all things.

Colossians 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:18