As we stand on the threshold of a new year, our hearts yearn for divine guidance and spiritual renewal. Whether you’re seeking direction, breakthrough, or simply wanting to start your year with powerful prayers for the new year with scriptures, you’ve come to the right place.Â
Together, we’ll explore soul-stirring prayers rooted in God’s eternal word, designed to uplift your spirit and strengthen your faith journey in the months ahead.
Why Pray with Scripture at the Start of a New Year?
The beginning of a year represents fresh starts and new possibilities. When we combine our prayers with God’s word, we align our hearts with His promises and purposes.
 As Hebrews 4:12 reminds us, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
How to Use These Prayers
Before we get into our prayer points, here are some guidelines to make the most of these scriptural prayers:
- It is important to find a quiet place where you can focus without distractions
- Read each scripture slowly and meditate on its meaning
- Personalize the prayers by inserting your name or specific situations
- Write down any insights or answers you receive
- Pray with faith and expectation
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
1. Lord, as I step into this new year, I pray for Your divine wisdom. According to James 1:5, You give wisdom generously to all who ask. Guide my steps and illuminate my path according to Your perfect will. I will not lack wisdom this year in the name of Jesus.” – “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” – James 1:5
2. Lord, as I enter this new season, I pray for Your divine protection. According to Psalm 91, You are my refuge and fortress. Cover me and my household under Your mighty wings. No evil shall befall me this year in the name of Jesus. – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1
3. Lord, as I begin this new year, I pray for supernatural prosperity. According to 3 John 1:2, You desire that I prosper in all things. Open doors of abundance and bless the work of my hands. I will not lack any good thing this year in the name of Jesus. – Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. – 3 John 1:2
4. Lord, as I embrace this new beginning, I pray for divine health. According to Isaiah 53:5, by Your stripes I am healed. Strengthen my body and renew my vitality. Sickness will not have dominion over me this year in the name of Jesus. – “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5
5. Lord, as I venture into this new chapter, I pray for family unity. According to Psalm 133:1, You delight in unity. Bind our hearts together in love and understanding. My family will experience perfect peace this year in the name of Jesus. – “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
6. Lord, as I advance in this new year, I pray for divine favor. According to Psalm 5:12, You surround the righteous with favor like a shield. Let Your favor speak for me in every situation. Doors of opportunity will open for me this year in the name of Jesus.” – “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” – Psalm 5:12
7. Lord, as I journey through this year, I pray for spiritual growth. According to 2 Peter 3:18, You desire that I grow in grace and knowledge. Deepen my understanding of Your word and strengthen my faith. I will not remain stagnant this year in the name of Jesus.” – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 3:18
8. Lord, as I progress in this new season, I pray for divine connections. According to Proverbs 13:20, walking with the wise brings wisdom. Connect me with destiny helpers and godly mentors. Wrong associations will not hinder my progress this year in the name of Jesus.” – “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” – Proverbs 13:20
9. Lord, as I move forward this year, I pray for financial breakthrough. According to Philippians 4:19, You shall supply all my needs. Open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings. Poverty will not be my portion this year in the name of Jesus.” – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
10. Lord, as I embark on this year’s journey, I pray for career excellence. You give wisdom and understanding. Grant me favor in my workplace and increase my skills. I will excel beyond expectations this year in the name of Jesus.” – “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.” – Daniel 1:20
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
11. Lord, as I navigate this new year, I pray for mental clarity. You haven’t given me a spirit of fear but of sound mind. Keep my thoughts aligned with Your word. Confusion and anxiety will not overtake me this year in the name of Jesus.” – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
12. Lord, as I press forward this year, I pray for divine peace. According to John 14:27, You give peace that surpasses understanding. Let Your peace guard my heart and mind. Turbulence and unrest will not disturb me this year in the name of Jesus.” – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27
13. Lord, as I step into this new season, I pray for business prosperity. According to Joshua 1:8, meditation on Your word brings prosperity. Guide my business decisions and expand my territory. Failure and stagnation will not be my portion this year in the name of Jesus.” – “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” – Joshua 1:8
14. Lord, as I embrace this new year, I pray for my children’s future. According to Isaiah 54:13, all my children shall be taught by You. Guard their paths and fulfill Your purpose in their lives. They will not miss their destiny this year in the name of Jesus. – “And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.” – Isaiah 54:13
15. Lord, as I traverse this new year, I pray for marital harmony. According to Ecclesiastes 4:12, a cord of three strands is not easily broken. Strengthen the bond between me and my spouse. Discord will not reign in my marriage this year in the name of Jesus. – “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12
16. Lord, as I begin this new chapter, I pray for ministry expansion. You command us to enlarge our territory. Increase my influence and effectiveness in Your kingdom. Limitations will not hinder my ministry this year in the name of Jesus. – “Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes.” – Isaiah 54:2
17. Lord, as I proceed in this new year, I pray for divine acceleration. According to Isaiah 40:31, those who wait upon You shall renew their strength. Speed up my progress and advance my cause. Delay will not be my portion this year in the name of Jesus. – “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
18. Lord, as I enter this new season, I pray for academic excellence. According to Daniel 1:17, You give knowledge and understanding. Sharpen my mind and grant me supernatural comprehension. Failure will not be my testimony this year in the name of Jesus. – “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom.” – Daniel 1:17
19. Lord, as I journey through this year, I pray for divine restoration. According to Joel 2:25, You restore the years the locust has eaten. Restore everything I’ve lost and renew my hope. The enemy will not rejoice over me this year in the name of Jesus. – “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten.” – Joel 2:251
20. Lord, as I progress in this new year, I pray for spiritual discernment. According to Hebrews 5:14, continuous practice brings discernment. Sharpen my spiritual senses and increase my perception. Deception will not overcome me this year in the name of Jesus. – “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” – Hebrews 5:14
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
21. Lord, as I advance in this year, I pray for divine protection over my investments. According to Ecclesiastes 11:2, You counsel us to diversify. Guide my financial decisions and protect my resources. Loss and waste will not be my portion this year in the name of Jesus. – “Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.” – Ecclesiastes 11:2
22. Lord, as I move forward this year, I pray for emotional healing. According to Psalm 147:3, You heal the brokenhearted. Mend every broken area of my life and restore my joy. Depression and anxiety will not dominate me this year in the name of Jesus.” – “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
23. Lord, as I embrace this new season, I pray for divine creativity. According to Exodus 31:3, You fill people with Your Spirit for creative work. Release fresh ideas and innovative solutions through me. Stagnation of mind will not be my portion this year in the name of Jesus.” – “And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.” – Exodus 31:3
24. Lord, as I progress through this year, I pray for supernatural debt cancellation. According to Deuteronomy 28:12, You desire that I lend and not borrow. Open doors of financial freedom and prosperity. Debt will not hold me bound this year in the name of Jesus. – “The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.” – Deuteronomy 28:12
25. Lord, as I journey in this new year, I pray for divine health for my parents. According to Exodus 20:12, honoring parents brings long life. Strengthen their bodies and renew their vitality. Sickness will not cut short their days this year in the name of Jesus. – “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.” – Exodus 20:12
26. Every satanic plan against my destiny be destroyed in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Isaiah 54:17, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Every evil plot shall be exposed and destroyed this year in the name of Jesus. – “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.” – Isaiah 54:17
27. Every witchcraft attack targeted at my progress be nullified in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Numbers 23:23, there is no enchantment against Jacob. Every witchcraft operation shall fail this year in the name of Jesus. – “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel.” – Numbers 23:23
28. Every spirit of misfortune and bad luck be banished from my life in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Psalm 91:10, no evil shall befall me. Every pattern of tragedy is broken this year in the name of Jesus.” – “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” – Psalm 91:10
29. Every arrow of premature death fired against me and my family be destroyed in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Psalm 118:17, I shall not die but live. Every death sentence is cancelled this year in the name of Jesus. – “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” – Psalm 118:17
30. Every spirit of confusion and mental torment be cast out in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to 2 Timothy 1:7, God gave me a sound mind. Every attack on my mental clarity is destroyed this year in the name of Jesus.” – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
31. Every power of darkness working against my light be scattered in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to John 1:5, darkness cannot comprehend light. Every dark influence is destroyed this year in the name of Jesus. – “And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” – John 1:5
32. Every spirit of setback and regression be bound and cast out in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Philippians 3:13, I press forward. Every backward pull is neutralized this year in the name of Jesus. – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” – Philippians 3:13
33. Every curse and evil pronouncement against my life be broken in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Galatians 3:13, Christ redeemed me from the curse. Every evil word is cancelled this year in the name of Jesus. – “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us.” – Galatians 3:13
34. Every marine spirit attacking my marriage and home be destroyed in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Mark 10:9, what God has joined together, no power can separate. Every water spirit is defeated this year in the name of Jesus. – “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” – Mark 10:9
35. Every spirit of poverty and lack be uprooted from my life in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to 2 Corinthians 8:9, through Christ I am rich. Every financial attack is destroyed this year in the name of Jesus. – “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9
36. Every spirit of stagnation and delay be destroyed in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Isaiah 40:31, I shall mount up with wings as eagles. Every power holding my progress be paralyzed this year in the name of Jesus. – “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
37. Every ancestral curse and generational bondage be broken in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, I am a new creation in Christ. Every inherited problem is terminated this year in the name of Jesus. – “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
38. Every spirit of division and strife in my family be cast out in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Psalm 133:1, unity commands blessing. Every agent of discord is silenced this year in the name of Jesus. – “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1
39. Every satanic dream and evil night visitor be paralyzed in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Job 33:14-16, God seals my instructions in sleep. Every night attack is cancelled this year in the name of Jesus. – “For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed.” – Job 33:14-15
40. Every spirit of failure at the edge of breakthrough be bound in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Zechariah 4:7, every mountain shall become plain. Every power of near-success syndrome is destroyed this year in the name of Jesus. – “Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain.” – Zechariah 4:7
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
41. Every monitoring spirit and evil eye watching my progress be blinded in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Psalm 91:1, I dwell in the secret place. Every evil surveillance is destroyed this year in the name of Jesus. – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1
42. Every spirit of infirmity and terminal disease be uprooted in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Jeremiah 30:17, God will restore my health. Every sickness is commanded to die this year in the name of Jesus. – “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD.” – Jeremiah 30:17
43. Every power of depression and heaviness be lifted in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Isaiah 61:3, I have the garment of praise. Every spirit of mourning is transformed this year in the name of Jesus. – “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning.” – Isaiah 61:3
44. Every altar speaking against my prosperity be demolished in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to Deuteronomy 7:14, I am blessed above all people. Every curse of poverty is broken this year in the name of Jesus. – “Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you.” – Deuteronomy 7:14
45. Every spirit of fear and timidity be cast out in the name of Jesus, the rod of the wicked will not rest on me and mine this year. According to 2 Timothy 1:7, I have power, love, and sound mind. Every grip of fear is destroyed this year in the name of Jesus. – “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
46. Heavenly Father, let Your divine plans manifest in my life this year, according to Your word in Jeremiah 29:11, Your thoughts toward me are of good. No power shall abort Your purpose for my life this year in the name of Jesus. – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” – Jeremiah 29:11
47. Lord, crown my life with Your goodness and mercy this year. By Your power, let favor locate me in high places. As You have promised in Psalm 65:11, my year shall be crowned with abundance in the name of Jesus. – “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.” – Psalm 65:11
48. Father of lights, cause my name to be mentioned for good in places of power and influence. Let my destiny helpers locate me this year. According to Esther 6:1, cause men of influence to remember me for good this year in Jesus name. – “On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.” – Esther 6:1
49. O Lord, let this be my year of significant achievements and uncommon breakthroughs. By Your mighty hand, let doors of opportunity open unto me. Let my accomplishments bring glory to Your name this year in Jesus name. – “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” – Revelation 3:8
50. My Father and my God, bring my goals and visions to manifestation this year. Let not my plans fall to the ground. Like Joseph, transform my dreams into reality this year in the name of Jesus. – “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
51. Lord, let my achievements this year surpass all previous years combined. Like Joshua, let me accomplish in one day what takes others years. Let supernatural speed mark my progress in Jesus name. – “And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the LORD hearkened unto the voice of a man.” – Joshua 10:14
52. O Lord, let every vision You have given me come to pass speedily this year. Like Nehemiah, grant me favor to rebuild and restore. Let no opposition stand against Your purpose for my life in Jesus name. – “The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build.” – Nehemiah 2:20
53. O God of new beginnings, plant my feet in corridors of power and influence this year. By Your divine orchestration, let my name be mentioned where decisions are made. Kings and rulers shall favor my cause this year in the name of Jesus. – “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.” – Proverbs 21:1
54. Mighty God, establish the works of my hands in remarkable ways. Transform every project I touch into testimonies of Your grace. My achievements shall attract divine attention this year in the name of Jesus. – “And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.” – Psalm 90:17
55. Lord of breakthrough, let extraordinary accomplishments become my daily bread. What others call impossible shall become my reality. My results shall confound the wise this year in the name of Jesus. – “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” – Philippians 4:13
56. Father of glory, catapult my name into realms of influence beyond human calculations. My destiny shall not be contained by man’s limitations. Heaven’s agenda for my life must manifest this year in Jesus name. – “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” – Jeremiah 33:3
57. Ancient of Days, release Your divine strategy for my advancement. Let my goals align with Your perfect will. Supernatural wisdom shall guide my decisions this year in the name of Jesus. – “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
58. Eternal King, convert my plans into testimonies that generations will reference. Let excellence distinguish my work in ways that glorify Your name. My achievements shall outlive me in Jesus name. – “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” – Colossians 3:23
59. God of times and seasons, accelerate the manifestation of my divine purpose. Let every delayed blessing be released speedily. This year marks my season of supernatural speed in Jesus name. – “For the vision is yet for an appointed time… though it tarry, wait for it.” – Habakkuk 2:3
60. Lord Most High, let my accomplishments this year silence every voice of mockery. Turn my critics into celebrants of Your goodness. My success story shall convert doubters in Jesus name. – “Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.” – Lamentations 3:52
70 Powerful Prayers for the New Year with Scriptures
61. El-Shaddai, release divine ideas that will rewrite my family’s history. Let creativity beyond human wisdom flow through me. My innovations shall solve generational problems in Jesus name. – “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” – Isaiah 43:19
62. God of endless possibilities, let my achievements this year surpass human expectations. What eyes have not seen and ears have not heard shall become my testimony in Jesus name. – “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” – Ephesians 3:20
63. Jehovah Jireh, let resources for accomplishing great feats locate me. Open channels of divine provision for every God-given vision. Lack shall not limit my progress this year in Jesus name. – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
64. King of Glory, let my work speak in gates of excellence this year. Crown my efforts with results that showcase Your power. My achievements shall attract global attention in Jesus name. – “Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power.” – Psalm 110:3
65. Master Strategist, order my steps into unprecedented territories of influence. Let divine timing characterize every move I make. This year, my progress shall be undeniable in Jesus name. – “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” – Psalm 37:23
66. God of Increase, multiply the impact of every good work I begin this year. Let my smallest efforts produce maximum results. My productivity shall defy human logic in Jesus name. – “The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.” – Psalm 115:14
67. Lord of Hosts, command supernatural assistance for my divine assignments. Let heaven and earth collaborate for my advancement. Angelic support shall speed up my progress in Jesus name. – “Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” – Hebrews 1:14
68. Author of Faith, let my achievements this year become a reference point of Your faithfulness. Transform my story into a testimony that encourages others. My success shall preach Your goodness in Jesus name. – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works.” – Matthew 5:16
69. Father of Lights, let distinguished accomplishments be marked every month of this year. Crown each season with remarkable success. From January to December, Your glory shall be evident in my life in Jesus name. – “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” – Proverbs 4:18
70.Lord, as I conclude my prayers for this new year, I dedicate everything to Your glory. According to Colossians 3:17, all should be done in Your name. Let my life be a testimony of Your goodness. I will bring glory to Your name this year in the name of Jesus. – “And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” – Colossians 3:17
How to Maintain a Consistent Prayer Life Throughout the Year
To make these prayers for the new year with scriptures truly effective, consistency is key. Here are practical tips to maintain your prayer journey:
- Set aside a specific time each day for prayer
- Create a prayer journal to track God’s faithfulness
- Find a prayer partner for accountability
- Use scripture memorization to strengthen your prayers
- Celebrate answered prayers and document your spiritual growth
Conclusion
As we embrace this new year with prayers for the new year with scriptures, remember that prayer is more than just words—it’s a powerful connection with our Creator. These 70 prayer points serve as your spiritual compass, guiding you through every season of the year ahead. May these scripturally-based prayers become your foundation for experiencing God’s presence, power, and promises in unprecedented ways.
Remember, prayer changes things, but more importantly, prayer changes us. As you faithfully pray these prayers throughout the year, watch how God transforms your life from glory to glory.