5 Uplifting Scriptures and Prayers to Motivate You for the New Year

Father,
Thank you for the reminder of a brand new year. It feels fresh to get a new start. May this propel us to prepare for the coming of the new heaven and new earth. Thank You that this is a glimpse of the glory that is on the way. As we prepare for Your return Jesus, help the body of Christ be beautified in You. Thank you that You sent Your Holy Spirit to those who accept Jesus and You already dwell with us. We look forward to seeing You face to face. Thank you that You call us Your people and that You are our God. There will be tears this year like every year, but help us to know that these are temporary and one day You will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Thank you that one day there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. Thank you that You will make all things new and when you tell us this, you are trustworthy and true.
Amen.

God,
Thank You for creating clean hearts within us by Your Spirit. Please renew us this year. Help us to draw near to You because You promise that You will draw near to us. Restore the joy of our salvation. Give us endurance. Help us to have willing spirits. Empower us to teach other people who are also sinners of the hope that they can have in You through Your death and resurrection. Help us to love those who have rebelled and pushed away from faith. Help us to point them back to You in love and in truth. Use us this year for Your glory, not our own. In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time in the home, but loves to provide articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently, Emma released Treasures for Tots, (Scripture memory songs) and multiple books and devotionals for young children. During her ministry career, Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness, two worship EP albums, founded and led Polished Conference Ministries, and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey.