a prayer to keep God first this new year by Debbie McDaniel read by Liam Martin
 therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation the old has passed away behold the new has come
 2nd Corinthians 5:17
 let's pray together now
 dear God
 thank you that you make all things new thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives past year the good along with the hard things but you reminded us how much we need you and rely on your presents feeling us every single day
 we pray for your spirit to lead us each step of this new year
 we ask that you guide our decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire you Above All Else
 we ask that you will open doors that need to be opened and closed the ones needing to be shut tight we asked could you would help us release our grip on the things to which you said no or not yet or wait we ask for help to pursue you first above every dream and desire you've put within our hearts we ask for your wisdom for your strength and power to be constantly present within us
 we pray you would make a strong and courageous for the road ahead
 give us a bility beyond what we feel able
 but your gifts flow freely through us so that you would be honored by our lives and others would be drawn to you we pray you keep Scar from the snares and traps of Temptations
 you would whisper in our ear
 when we need to run
 in whisper in her heart when we need to stand our ground
 we pray for your protection over our families and friends we ask for your hand to cover us and keep us distanced from the evil intent of the enemy that you would be a barrier to surround us that we'd be safe in your hands
 we pray that you give us discernment and insight beyond our years to understand your will hear your voice and know your ways
 we ask that you would keep our footsteps firm on Solid Ground helping us to be consistent and faithful give us Supernatural endurance to stay the course not swerving to the right or to the left or being too easily distracted by other things that would seek to call us away from a closer walk with you forgive us for the times we've worked so hard to be self-sufficient forgetting our need for you living independent of your spirit forgive us for letting fear and worry control our minds and for allowing pride and selfishness to wreak havoc over our lives
 forgive us for not following your ways and for living distant from your presents we confess our need for you fresh new again we ask that you make All Things New in our hearts and our minds and our lives for this coming year we pray for your refreshing over us keep your words of truth planted firm with an S help us to keep focused on with pure and right give us the power to be obedient to your word then when the enemy reminds us where we spin hissing is lies and attacks our way we trust that your voice speaks louder and stronger as you remind us we're safe with you and your purposes and plans will not fail
 we ask that you will be our defense and rearguard keeping our way clear removing the obstacles and covering the pitfalls
 Lord lead us on your level ground
 we ask that you would provide for our needs and we ask for your grace and favor we pray for your blessings to cover us
 we pray that you would help us to prosper and make every plan that you have burst in our heart succeed
 we pray that others would take notice of your goodness and couldn't help it to say these are the ones that the Lord is blessed help us to be known as great give us to be generous and kind help us to look to the needs of others and not be consumed by only our own
 may we be lovers of Truth
 and made a fruits of your spirit be evident in our lives your love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness
 gentleness and self-control Shine Your Light in us and through us over us
 may we make a difference in this world For Your Glory and purposes
 set your way before us may all your plans succeed may we reflect your peace and hope to a world so desperately needs your presence and healing
 to you be all glory and honor in this new year and forever
 in Jesus name amen