By: Sarah Geringer
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12 NLT
In my last post for 2020 here, I wrote a prayer of Christmas hope for us. In this new year, especially in the difficult events in America this first week of 2021, I think we need another infusion of hope.
So, here's another prayer to help us choose hope in this new year. May it inspire you to keep on praying throughout the coming days, weeks and months of 2021.
Heavenly Father,
We take joy in finding hope in you,
no matter what our world looks like today.
We need a fresh infusion of hope this new year.
Our hearts are hurting over the strife we've seen
already in this first week of 2021.
Yet you invite us into this new year
where you will walk beside us
every day, leading us beside the still waters
we can always find in your presence.
Replace the discouragement we feel
with the hope that springs up
as the Holy Spirit moves in our hearts,
stirring peace and joy up even in dark times.
We rejoice that you store hope for us
in the throne of heaven,
and we can boldly approach you in prayer
anytime we need more hope.
This new year, may we remember
that you are the God of evergreen hope
which rises anew with each morning,
steadfast as the sunrise
and with us every sunset.
May we look forward
to the days, weeks and months ahead
with hope deep in our hearts,
knowing you have already won the victory
for us as the Lord of Hope.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
Want more encouragement for your prayer life? Check out my Prayer category on my blog HERE!
Finding Peace in God's Word
Such a beautiful prayer! Thank you so much for sharing!
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to the days, weeks and months ahead
with hope deep in our hearts,
knowing you have already won the victory
for us as the Lord of Hope."
Yes! Amen!
Love,
Annie
Thank you for your kind words, Annie! God's blessings to you in the new year.
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