Why Pray at the Start of the Year?
- Dedicate the year to God: Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
- Seek divine protection: Psalm 91:1 reminds us, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
- Break spiritual barriers: Matthew 17:21 teaches that some breakthroughs come only through prayer and fasting.
Guide to Effective New Year Prayers
- Set aside quiet time: Choose a time and place where you can pray without distractions.
- Confess your sins: Begin with repentance, as 1 John 1:9 states, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”
- Declare God’s promises: Stand on scriptures related to your needs and God’s blessings for the new year.
- Engage in prayer warfare: Use targeted prayers to break yokes and claim victory in every area of life.
- End with thanksgiving: Thank God for answered prayers, as Philippians 4:6 encourages, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
MFM New Year Prayer Points for 2025
1. Thanksgiving Prayer
Scripture: Psalm 100:4 – “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.”
Prayer: Lord, I thank You for the gift of life and the grace to see 2025. I am grateful for Your protection, provision, and mercies in the past year. Let Your name be glorified in my life, in Jesus’ name.
2. Prayer for Divine Direction
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
Prayer: Father, guide my steps this year. Help me to walk in Your will and make wise decisions that align with Your purpose for my life.
3. Prayer for Breakthroughs
Scripture: Isaiah 45:2 – “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron.”
Prayer: Lord, every barrier to my progress in 2025, let it be destroyed by fire. Open doors of opportunities and favor for me, in Jesus’ name.
4. Prayer Against Evil Powers
Scripture: Ephesians 6:12 – “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world.”
Prayer: O God, arise and scatter every enemy working against my life, family, and destiny. Let their plans be nullified, in Jesus’ name.
5. Prayer for Financial Prosperity
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”
Prayer: Lord, bless the work of my hands in 2025. Grant me financial breakthroughs and teach me to be a good steward of Your blessings.
6. Prayer for Family and Loved Ones
Scripture: Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Prayer: Father, cover my family with Your blood. Let Your peace reign in our home, and may we grow in love and unity.
7. Prayer for Health and Healing
Scripture: Exodus 15:26 – “I am the Lord who heals you.”
Prayer: Lord, I declare divine health over my body and mind. Heal me of every sickness and renew my strength daily, in Jesus’ name.
8. Prayer for Divine Guidance
Scripture: Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
Prayer: Lord, guide my steps throughout 2025. Let me hear Your voice clearly and follow Your divine direction in all my decisions, in Jesus’ name.
9. Prayer for Deliverance from Evil
Scripture: Psalm 34:17 – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.”
Prayer: Father, deliver me from every form of evil, visible or invisible. Let no harm come near me or my family in Jesus’ name.
10. Prayer for Financial Breakthrough
Scripture: Philippians 4:19 – “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”
Prayer: Lord, I declare supernatural provision over my finances. Cancel all debts and open doors of financial prosperity for me this year, in Jesus’ name.
11. Prayer for Marital Blessings
Scripture: Genesis 2:24 – “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
Prayer: Lord, bless my marriage and restore peace, love, and unity. For those seeking a life partner, connect them divinely to their God-ordained spouse in Jesus’ name.
12. Prayer for Protection Against Enemies
Scripture: Psalm 91:7 – “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.”
Prayer: Father, shield me and my loved ones from every plot of the enemy. Let no weapon formed against us prosper, in Jesus’ name.
13. Prayer for Health and Healing
Scripture: Isaiah 53:5 – “By His wounds we are healed.”
Prayer: Lord, I claim divine health throughout 2025. Heal every disease, sickness, and pain in my body and that of my family members, in Jesus’ name.
14. Prayer for Wisdom
Scripture: James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Prayer: Father, grant me divine wisdom to navigate through challenges and make decisions that honor You this year, in Jesus’ name.
15. Prayer for Revival
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2 – “Lord, I have heard of Your fame; I stand in awe of Your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day.”
Prayer: Lord, revive my spirit and let there be a spiritual awakening in my life, family, and community. Let Your fire burn afresh in me, in Jesus’ name.
16. Prayer for Fruitfulness
Scripture: Genesis 1:28 – “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.”
Prayer: Father, let every area of my life be fruitful this year. May my efforts yield bountiful results, in Jesus’ name.
17. Prayer for Grace to Overcome Temptation
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”
Prayer: Lord, strengthen me to resist every temptation and remain steadfast in Your Word. Let me walk in purity and holiness, in Jesus’ name.
18. Prayer for Restoration
Scripture: Joel 2:25 – “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.”
Prayer: Lord, restore all that I have lost in previous years. Let 2025 be a year of divine restoration and recovery, in Jesus’ name.
19. Prayer for Boldness in Faith
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline.”
Prayer: Father, fill me with boldness to proclaim Your Word and stand firm in my faith. Let me be a light in the darkness, in Jesus’ name.
20. Prayer for New Opportunities
Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
Prayer: Lord, open doors of opportunity for me in 2025. Connect me to divine helpers and new paths of success, in Jesus’ name.
21. Prayer for Breakthrough
Scripture: Micah 2:13 – “The One who breaks open the way will go up before them.”
Prayer: Father, grant me breakthrough in every stagnant area of my life. Let 2025 be a year of progress and victories, in Jesus’ name.
22. Prayer for Unity in the Family
Scripture: Psalm 133:1 – “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”
Prayer: Lord, bring peace and unity to my family. Let every division and conflict be replaced by love and understanding, in Jesus’ name.
23. Prayer for Strength to Serve God
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Prayer: Father, renew my strength to serve You faithfully. May I never grow weary in doing Your work, in Jesus’ name.
24. Prayer for Victory Over Fear
Scripture: Joshua 1:9 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Prayer: Lord, remove every spirit of fear from my life. Fill me with courage and confidence, in Jesus’ name.
25. Prayer for Spiritual Discernment
Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – “Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”
Prayer: Father, grant me the ability to discern between good and evil. Let Your Spirit guide me in all my choices, in Jesus’ name.
26. Prayer for Contentment
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6 – “Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
Prayer: Lord, help me to be content with what I have while trusting You for more. Remove every spirit of greed, in Jesus’ name.
27. Prayer for Success in Business
Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:12 – “The Lord will bless all the work of your hands.”
Prayer: Father, bless my business and all my endeavors. Let me succeed and bring glory to Your name, in Jesus’ name.
28. Prayer for Joy in the Lord
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10 – “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Prayer: Father, fill my heart with joy that comes from You. Let Your joy strengthen me throughout 2025, regardless of the circumstances, in Jesus’ name.
29. Prayer for Divine Favor
Scripture: Psalm 5:12 – “Surely, Lord, You bless the righteous; You surround them with Your favor as with a shield.”
Prayer: Lord, crown my efforts with favor. Let me find favor before You and in the sight of men in all that I do this year, in Jesus’ name.
30. Prayer for Faith That Moves Mountains
Scripture: Matthew 17:20 – “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.”
Prayer: Father, increase my faith. Help me to trust in Your power to move every mountain in my life, in Jesus’ name.
31. Prayer for Fulfillment of God’s Promises
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20 – “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ.”
Prayer: Lord, let every promise You have spoken over my life come to pass in 2025. I receive them with faith and thanksgiving, in Jesus’ name.
32. Prayer for a Closer Walk with God
Scripture: James 4:8 – “Come near to God and He will come near to you.”
Prayer: Father, draw me closer to You. Let my relationship with You deepen, and let me experience Your presence daily, in Jesus’ name.
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