A fresh start can feel so full of promise and possibility! It’s the perfect time to take stock of your life, reflect on your walk with God, and set goals that align with His purpose for you.
Approaching these new beginnings prayerfully can help bring clarity, peace, and direction. These prayer points are designed to guide your heart as you dedicate this new season to the Lord.
Whether you’re starting fresh in your personal life, stepping into a new role, or simply seeking a closer connection with God, these prayer points can inspire your quiet time. You can pray through them on your own, with family, or alongside a group of women in a Bible study or prayer circle.
Below, you’ll find 10 prayer points to help you reflect on God’s Word and seek His will for what lies ahead. Don’t forget to download the free printable prayer guide at the end of this article!
10 Powerful Prayer Points for New Beginnings
Each prayer point includes a corresponding scripture to reflect on as you pray.
For added encouragement, we’ve also included sample prayers to help guide your time with the Lord. These can be especially helpful if you’re leading a small group or devotions and feel unsure about praying aloud.
These prayer points aren’t just for the New Year—they’re perfect for any time you’re entering a new season or seeking a fresh start. To make them even more versatile, the downloadable prayer sheet includes both “New Year Prayer Points” and a “New Beginnings” version that can be used anytime throughout the year.
While these points don’t cover every aspect of life, they serve as a meaningful starting place for seeking God’s direction and provision in this new chapter of your journey.
Commit Your Plans to God
“Commit your deeds to the Lord, and your plans shall succeed.” — Proverbs 16:3
Pray that you will commit your goals, dreams, and plans to the Lord. Ask for help in trusting the Lord with the outcome.
Prayer: Dear Lord,
Thank You for this past season, and the work You have done in it. We pray for Your will in this new season of life, that our plans would please You and our service would glorify You.
Please bless the work of our hands.
In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Seek Wisdom for Decisions
“But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” — James 1:5
Ask God for wisdom to make choices that honor Him. Pray that you will make decisions from God’s wisdom and not your own.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father,
In all that we do, we want to surrender our hearts to you.
That includes our decisions, whether we are trying to figure out how to handle a problem or deciding if we should start something new. Remind us to seek Your perfect wisdom as we make choices in this new chapter.
In the beautiful name of Jesus, Amen.
Pray for Renewal and Transformation
“Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.” — Romans 12:2
Pray for God’s renewal of your mind as you step into this new beginning, and that He would strengthen you to not conform to this world. Ask Him to help you serve Him according to His perfect will.
Prayer: Dear Lord,
We do not want to be conformed to this world. Let us be transformed by You!
We pray that we would read Your Word often and let it renew our mind. We pray that we would have the wisdom to avoid the things that have influence over us to conform us to this world.
We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus, Amen.
Pray for Strength to Overcome Challenges
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
Ask God to help you have strength each day to do His will, whether it is a day full of blessings, or a day filled with challenges. Pray to rely on the power of Jesus Christ, and not yourself.
Prayer: Dear God,
No matter what the day brings, we want to do Your will.
We pray that we will seek after You for our strength, and not ourselves. We pray that we wouldn’t seek strength or wisdom from the world, but that we would find these things in You.
Thank You for the strength You give us each day,
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Ask for a Clean Heart and Right Spirit
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10
Pray that you would seek after righteousness and walk by the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the forgiveness available to those who believe in Him.
Prayer: O Lord,
We thank You for Your new mercies we receive every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Great is Your faithfulness!
Please help us to seek after righteousness and to walk closely with You in the days and months ahead. Help us to live by the power of the Holy Spirit each day.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Pray for God’s Provision
“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19
Ask the Lord to help you trust Him to provide all your needs in this season of life. Pray for His provision in His perfect timing.
Prayer: Dear Father,
We trust You to provide for us in this new beginning, no matter what it will bring. Help us to persevere when we need to wait for Your provision.
May we be good stewards of what You have provided for us, and may we be thankful.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Intercede for Family and Friends
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
Pray that the Lord would help you take your eyes off only your needs, and that you would look to love and serve others. Intercede on the behalf of those who do not know Him yet, that they would come to know Him personally soon.
Prayer: O Lord,
You know those people who we have on our hearts right now. Some of them are facing a big need. Some of them may be living a life that doesn’t honor You. Others may not have ever had a personal relationship with You.
We pray that they would see You working in their lives right now. Soften their hearts that they would be open to You. May those facing challenges right now be strengthened, and see Your provision.
Help me to be part of reflecting Your love to others through kindness and service this new season.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Pray for Faith to Trust God’s Timing
“Wait for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the LORD.” — Psalm 27:14
Ask God to strengthen your faith as you wait for Him. Pray that He would give you patience. Ask that He would help you wait with peace and gratitude.
Prayer: O Lord,
We often struggle because we want things when we want them. But if we are living according to Your plan, we may have to wait for Your perfect timing for many things.
Please bless us with an eternal perspective, that we would set our minds on things above. (Colossians 3:2) Help us to wait patiently for You, whether we are waiting on an answer or a need. Strengthen our faith as we wait.
In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
Pray for Opportunities to Serve Others
“As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10
Pray that the Lord would help you identify your gifts and talents, and that you would use them to serve others.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for all the gifts and talents we see in the body of Christ. Whether it is a gift that everyone can see or a quieter gift that can go unnoticed, we are blessed when people use their gifts.
Please show us how we can use our gifts in this new season to bless others. May our service glorify You and reflect Your love to others.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Thank God for His Faithfulness
“It is because of the LORD’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22-23
Thank God for His beautiful and generous mercy on us. Ask Him to help you see His faithfulness and be grateful, that we would never take Him for granted.
Prayer: Dear Lord,
Thank You for Your unending faithfulness. We would be consumed without Your mercy and kindness on our souls.
Help us to live faithful lives to You in this new chapter! May we live in gratitude for all You have done and all You will do.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Free Printable: New Beginnings or New Year Prayer Points for Church or Home
Whether you want to pray through this new season personally, with your family, or at church, this free printable list of New Beginnings or New Year Prayer Points are useful as a starting point for your prayer time.
We’ve also included a “New Year” prayer sheet that is specifically for use around the New Year.
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As we step into this new chapter, let’s seek God’s blessings and guidance for what lies ahead!
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come to You with hearts filled with hope and anticipation for this new season of life. We acknowledge that our plans are in Your hands, and we surrender them to You. Lead us as we set goals and take steps forward, aligning everything with Your will and purpose.
Lord, grant us wisdom to make choices that honor You. Help us to seek Your counsel in every decision, big or small, trusting that Your wisdom is far greater than ours.
We ask for the renewal of our hearts and minds. Transform us by Your Spirit so that we reflect Your love and truth in everything we do. Give us the courage to face challenges with faith and perseverance, knowing that Your strength sustains us in our weakness.
Father, we trust You to provide for our every need. Teach us to be faithful stewards of Your blessings, using them to serve others and glorify Your name.
We lift up our loved ones to You, asking for Your protection, guidance, and provision in their lives. Draw them closer to You and deepen their faith as they walk with You.
Open our eyes to opportunities to serve and bless others. Show us how to use the gifts and talents You’ve given us to make a meaningful impact and extend Your love to those around us.
Thank You, Lord, for Your unchanging faithfulness and new mercies each day. We rest in the assurance that Your grace is sufficient for every moment of our journey.
As we move into this new beginning, may we live each day with a heart full of gratitude and a focus on glorifying You in all we do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
Thank you for reading Embracing New Beginnings Through Prayer. You may also want to read Bible Verses for January and Prayer Board Ideas.