Hi friend,
As we prepare to enter into a new year,
I just want to take a moment for reflection,
Gratitude,
Prayer,
As we let go of the year behind us and prepare to step into a new chapter.
Close your eyes if that feels okay and take a deep breath,
Breathing in through your nose.
Exhale,
Let it out of your mouth.
Settling into stillness,
Take a few moments to just reflect over the past year.
Maybe just take a quick inventory of good things that have happened,
Maybe some challenging ones,
Whatever pops into your head,
Just simply notice.
Don't dwell too much on the pieces,
But just take a moment to observe what stands out.
Know that through it all,
Through all the ups,
Downs,
Highs,
Lows,
All the in between,
God has been with you.
He's been orchestrating everything behind the scenes.
He has remained faithful and he has never failed.
So now let's move into a time of prayer.
Lord,
We just take a moment to pause as we let go of one year and prepare to step into a new one.
We start with gratitude.
We're so grateful for everything that has transpired over the last year.
The grand moments,
The moments that were so full of life and laughter.
We thank you for all of the blessings that you have allowed us to have.
The ways that you showed up in moments of sadness and dark seasons.
The way that you reminded us gently that you were always there,
Remaining the same God.
Faithful,
Loving,
Good God.
We thank you for the lessons that you taught us through challenging moments.
We thank you that everything is working together for your good and that we're continuing to turn to you over and over again.
So that we can fill our hearts and our souls and minds and spirits with your love.
So that we can share that same love with those around us.
As we let go of one year and prepare to step into a new one,
We just ask for clarity and guidance.
Help us to know what direction we should move in.
If we're at a crossroads or in between season,
Help us lean into you.
Help us to look to you for guidance.
If we're in a low season,
Help us to feel inspired and motivated to keep going.
Help us to be reminded that you're with us every step of the way.
If we're in a very high season,
Help us to hold on to that joy as we move through the ebbs and flows of life this year.
And be able to pour that joy and that love into others.
God,
Help us to just be good stewards of you and your word.
Help us to lean into you more as we move through life.
The world can be heavy.
The world can be scary.
But help us to be reminded that you are in control,
Lord.
You are ruler over everything and over everyone.
Thank you for everything that you have in store for this year ahead.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen.
And friend,
As we close this time together,
I encourage you to take some time to journal.
So,
Just allow yourself to have a free expression,
Free flow of words to God.
I always like to do a Dear God letter.
Allow your heart to pour out on the page.
A great way to do this is in your breath and prayer journal.
But feel free to also grab a notebook or your phone.
Note down things that you're letting go of.
Things that you are in expectancy for.
And I want you to choose a word for the year.
An overarching word that you hope to call in and hold onto to remain rooted in throughout the year ahead.
Know that you're not alone.
God's got you.
Let's do this,
Friend.
