A Prayer for the New Year: 30 Biblical Ways to Start

Last year, I sat on my couch at 11:58 PM with a notebook full of big goals. I was going to run a marathon, read 50 books, and stop eating sugar. By February, the running shoes was gathering dust and I was eating a donut. It felt terrible. I realized I was relying on my own stubbornness instead of asking God what He wanted for me. That is when I learned that a prayer for the New Year is way more powerful than a resolution. It isn’t just about wishing for good luck. It is about aligning our hearts with God’s timing.

The Bible actually talks about this a lot. There is two types of time. There is chronos, which is just the clock ticking (like counting down to midnight). But then there is kairos. This is a special, God-appointed time. It’s a moment where God breaks in to change things. When we pray, we are stepping out of the ticking clock and into God’s moment.

If you are looking for a way to start fresh, you are in the right place. I have put together 30 prayers based on the Bible and history. These aren’t just random wishes. They are deep, meaningful ways to talk to God.

Why a Prayer for the New Year Changes Everything

The transition from one year to another is what experts call a “liminal space.” That’s a fancy way of saying it’s a threshold, like standing in a doorway. You aren’t in the old room anymore, but you haven’t fully entered the new one yet. The world tells us to fill this space with willpower and promises to be better. But the Christian view is different.

We don’t need more self-improvement; we need “covenant renewal.” This means we remind God (and ourselves) that we belong to Him. We stop looking at the calendar as just days passing by and start seeing it as a chance for eschatological realignment. That means getting our story straight with God’s big story. So, lets look at how we can pray.

Prayers from the Prophets: Finding Hope in Hard Times

The prophets in the Bible didn’t have easy lives. They lived through wars and bad leadership. But that is why their prayers are so good for us. They teach us how to have hope even when things look messy.

1. The Prayer for the Long Future (Jeremiah 29:11)

Scripture: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Application: A lot of people think this verse means they will get a new car or a promotion immediately. But actually, Jeremiah wrote this to people living in exile in Babylon. They wasn’t going home anytime soon. This prayer is about trusting God’s plan for the long haul, not just for tomorrow. It is about believing that the end of your story is good, even if the middle part is hard.
Prayer: Dear God, I know that You see the whole picture of my life, even when I can only see right now. I admit that sometimes I want a quick fix for my problems. But today, I trust in Your long-term plan. Even if I feel like I am in a strange place or things aren’t working out fast enough, I believe You are giving me a hope and a future. Help me to trust that Your plans are to prosper my soul and not to harm me, even if I have to wait. Amen.

2. The Prayer for Community Peace (Shalom)

Scripture: “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jeremiah 29:7)
Application: In the Hebrew language, the word for “prosper” is shalom. It doesn’t just mean money. It means peace, wholeness, and everyone being okay. God told the people to pray for this peace even while they were captives. This year, we shouldn’t just pray for “my best year yet.” We should pray for our families and cities to have shalom.
Prayer: Lord, I lift up my family, my neighborhood, and my city to You this New Year. I am not just asking for my own success. I am asking for shalom—for real peace and wholeness—for everyone around me. Even if the world feels chaotic, let me be someone who brings peace. I pray that our community thrives and that people treat each other well. If my city prospers in peace, I know that I will experience Your peace too. Amen.

3. The Prayer Against False Optimism

Scripture: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you.” (Jeremiah 29:8)
Application: Back in Jeremiah’s day, there was a guy named Hananiah. He was a false prophet who told everyone, “Don’t worry, everything will be fixed in two years!” He was lying. Jeremiah had to tell them the truth: it would take seventy years. We need to pray for truth, not just what we want to hear. We reject the “Hananiah” idea that faith means everything is always easy.
Prayer: God of Truth, please protect me from believing lies just because they sound nice. Sometimes I want to hear that everything will be perfect instantly. But I would rather walk in Your truth than in a false hope. Give me the discernment to know the difference between wishful thinking and Your real promises. Help me to accept reality as it is, knowing that You are with me in it, rather than chasing after empty promises of instant relief. Amen.

4. The Prayer to Plant Gardens

Scripture: “Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce.” (Jeremiah 29:5)
Application: God told them to live their lives right where they were. They were suppose to plant gardens in Babylon. This is a prayer for blooming where you are planted. It means doing good work and creating life, even if the circumstances aren’t perfect this year.
Prayer: Father, if this year is difficult, do not let me just sit around and wait for it to be over. Give me the strength to “plant gardens” right here. Help me to be productive, to love people, and to create beauty even in the middle of struggles. I want to settle down into Your faithfulness. Let me eat the fruit of patience and hard work. I choose to live fully this year, no matter what the situation looks like around me. Amen.

5. The Prayer for Spiritual Eyesight

Scripture: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19)
Application: The prophet Isaiah asks a scary question: “Do you not perceive it?” It is possible for God to do something new and for us to totally miss it because we are looking at the wrong stuff. This prayer is asking for new eyes to see the small seeds God is planting. The word used here implies a plant sprouting—it starts quiet and small.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, I confess that sometimes I am blind to what You are doing. I look for big explosions, but You often work like a seed growing underground. Open my spiritual eyes this New Year. I don’t want to miss the “new thing” just because it looks small right now. Help me to perceive Your hand at work in my daily life. Give me the vision to see growth where others only see dirt. Amen.

6. The Prayer to Forget the Past Ways

Scripture: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” (Isaiah 43:18)
Application: This is interesting because God usually tells people to remember. But here, He says to forget. He was talking about the Red Sea crossing. He didn’t want them to think He could only save them through water. Now, He was going to save them through the desert. We need to pray to release our expectations of how God “must” act based on last year.
Prayer: Lord, I release my grip on the past. I even release the good things You did before, because I don’t want them to become idols. I stop expecting You to fix my problems the exact same way You did last time. You are creative and new. I choose not to dwell on the “former things,” whether they were failures or successes. I make room in my heart for Your fresh methods and Your surprises in this coming year. Amen.

7. The Prayer for Streams in the Wasteland

Scripture: “I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19)
Application: A wasteland (or yeshimon) is a scary place where nothing survives. But God promises water there. This is often seen as a symbol for the Holy Spirit. If you feel dry or empty inside, this is the prayer for you. It’s asking for life in places of death.
Prayer: God of the Impossible, I look at the dry areas of my life—my relationships, my finances, or my joy—and I ask for a river. You promised streams in the wasteland. Please send Your Holy Spirit to refresh my tired soul. Where there is no way, please make a way. I trust that You can bring life to the most barren parts of my year. Let Your living water flow through me so I can survive and thrive in the desert. Amen.

8. The Prayer for a Second Exodus

Scripture: “This is what the Lord says—he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters.” (Isaiah 43:16)
Application: Isaiah uses the story of the Exodus (leaving Egypt) to promise a Second Exodus (leaving Babylon). This is a prayer for deliverance. If you feel trapped by a bad habit, a toxic relationship, or fear, you can pray for a personal Exodus this year.
Prayer: Lord, You are the God who parts the seas. You have liberated Your people before, and I know You can do it again. I pray for a “Second Exodus” in my life this year. Lead me out of the captivity of my fears and my sins. Break the chains that have held me back in the old year. I am ready to follow You through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. Lead me into freedom. Amen.

Prayers of Lament: Finding Fresh Mercy

Sometimes we enter the New Year feeling sad or regretful. The Bible has a book called Lamentations just for this. It teaches us that we don’t need a year’s supply of strength, just enough for today.

9. The Prayer for Morning Mercies

Scripture: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” (Lamentations 3:22-23)
Application: This is the theology of the “clean slate.” The text says God’s mercies are new every morning. Not just every January 1st. This stops us from being anxious about the whole year. The “unit of grace” is one day.

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You that I don’t have to carry the baggage of yesterday into today. I claim the promise that Your mercies are fresh this very morning. I don’t ask for enough strength for the whole year right now. I just ask for the mercy I need for today. Help me to live one day at a time, trusting that when I wake up tomorrow, You will have a new supply of grace waiting for me. Amen.

10. The Prayer of Hesed (Loyal Love)

Scripture: “Great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:23)
Application: The Hebrew word used here is Hesed. It means covenant loyalty. It means God is stubborn in His love. He stays faithful even when we mess up. This prayer anchors us in God’s character, not our own willpower.
Prayer: Father, I know my own heart is prone to wander. My resolutions fail and my willpower runs out. But I praise You for Your Hesed—Your stubborn, loyal love that never quits. I am not consumed because You are faithful, not because I am perfect. I anchor my New Year in Your character. Hold me fast with Your loyal love, and let my confidence rest entirely on Your faithfulness to me. Amen.

11. The Prayer of Deep Compassion

Scripture: “His compassions never fail.” (Lamentations 3:22)
Application: The word for “compassions” is Rachamim. It comes from the word for “womb.” It means God loves us with the tender, deep feelings of a mother. It is a visceral, gut-level love.
Prayer: God, thank You for looking at me with Rachamim. You don’t just tolerate me; You love me with a deep, tender compassion. When I am hard on myself for failing, remind me of Your tenderness. Let Your compassion heal my wounds from the past year. Surround me with Your gentle care and let me feel safe in Your arms as I step into this new season. Amen.

Wisdom Prayers: Understanding Time

The books of Wisdom (like Ecclesiastes and Psalms) help us be smart about how we use our time. They help us accept that we can’t control everything.

12. The Prayer for Discernment of Seasons

Scripture: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Application: We need to know what time it is. Is it time to plant or uproot? Time to weep or laugh? This is asking for Kairos wisdom. We shouldn’t try to harvest if it is planting season.
Prayer: Lord of Time, You hold the seasons in Your hands. Please show me what season I am in right now. If it is a time to build, give me energy. If it is a time to let go, give me courage. Stop me from trying to force a season that You haven’t ordained. I want to work with Your timing, not against it. Give me the wisdom to recognize Your clock and the peace to accept it. Amen.

13. The Prayer for Beauty in its Time

Scripture: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
Application: The Bible says even difficult things can be “beautiful” (or fitting) in their right time. This is a prayer of trust that the Architect knows what He is doing with the messy parts of our year.
Prayer: Creator God, You make all things beautiful in their proper time. Even the painful parts of my life have a purpose in Your design. I trust You with the timing of my breakthroughs. If things feel ugly or unfinished right now, I will wait on You. I believe that You are weaving a tapestry that will eventually be beautiful. Help me to be patient while You work. Amen.

14. The Prayer for Eternity in the Heart

Scripture: “He has also set eternity in the human heart.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
Application: We have Olam (eternity) in our hearts. That is why time never feels like enough. We are made for more. This prayer acknowledges that this year won’t satisfy us completely because we are made for heaven.
Prayer: Lord, You have placed a longing for eternity deep inside me. I confess that I often try to fill that hole with temporary things like money, success, or entertainment. Remind me that this world is not my final home. Let this yearning for “more” lead me closer to You. Help me to live this year with my eyes fixed on eternal values, not just on what fades away. Amen.

15. The Prayer to Number Our Days

Scripture: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12)
Application: Moses wrote this. He asks God to help us count. This isn’t math; it’s a moral exercise. We need to realize our time is limited so we stop wasting it. Realizing we will die one day actually helps us live wiser today.
Prayer: Eternal God, You are from everlasting to everlasting, but my life is like grass that fades. Teach me to number my days. Don’t let me live as if I have forever to do what matters. Wake me up to the precious value of every single hour. Give me a heart of wisdom so I can prioritize what truly counts—loving You and loving people—before my time is up. Amen.

16. The Prayer for Existential Clarity

Scripture: “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us.” (Psalm 90:17)
Application: After realizing life is short, we pray for our work to matter. We want our short lives to have a lasting impact.
Prayer: Lord, since my days are short, please make them count. Let Your favor rest upon me. I ask that You would establish the work of my hands. Don’t let my efforts this year be wasted on vanity. I want to build things that last for eternity. Give my life meaning and let me leave a legacy of faith and kindness that survives long after this year is gone. Amen.

17. The Prayer of Leaning

Scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
Application: The word for “trust” (batach) means to lean your whole weight on something. The word “lean” (sha’an) means to support yourself. You have a choice: support yourself with your own brain, or put all your weight on God.
Prayer: Father, I confess that I like to rely on my own logic and plans. It feels safer. But today, I choose to batach—to lean my full weight upon You. I will not prop myself up with my own limited understanding. Even when things don’t make sense to me, I will trust that You are holding me up. I surrender my need to figure everything out and I rest in Your wisdom. Amen.

18. The Prayer for Straight Paths

Scripture: “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6)
Application: The word yashar means to make straight or smooth. It implies removing the obstacles that make us stumble. If we acknowledge God in every small part of our day (“all your ways”), He clears the confusion.
Prayer: Lord, I invite You into all my ways—my work, my rest, my relationships, and my thoughts. I don’t want to keep any area secret from You. As I submit to You, please make my paths straight. Remove the obstacles of sin and confusion that trip me up. Lead me on the smooth path of righteousness so I can walk with You without stumbling this year. Amen.

New Testament Prayers: Identity and Focus

Jesus changes everything. In the New Testament, the New Year isn’t just a date; it’s a new reality because of who we are in Christ.

19. The Prayer of the New Creation

Scripture: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Application: This is about ontology—that is a big word for “being.” You are literally a new species of human when you are in Christ. The “old things” (judgments, failures) are gone.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You that I am a new creation. I am not defined by my past mistakes or my old habits. The old has gone! I step into this New Year wearing my new identity. Help me to believe that I am who You say I am. I refuse to live in the shadows of the old life. I embrace the newness of life that You bought for me on the Cross. Amen.

20. The Prayer to Leave the Old Man

Scripture: “To put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.” (Ephesians 4:22 – Implicit connection to New Creation)
Application: Being a new creation means we have to stop acting like the old one. We need to intentionally “put off” the old habits like taking off dirty clothes.

Prayer: God, although I am new in You, I sometimes drag my old habits around. This year, I choose to take off the “old self.” I reject the deceitful desires that ruin my joy. I ask for the grace to leave my anger, selfishness, and fear in the past. Clothe me in righteousness and holiness. Let my actions this year match my true identity in Christ. Amen.

21. The Prayer of Holy Amnesia

Scripture: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.” (Philippians 3:13)
Application: Paul says to “forget.” This is an active choice. We need to stop being influenced by the past. This includes forgetting our guilt (which paralyzes us) and our past glories (which makes us lazy).

Prayer: Lord, give me the gift of holy amnesia. Help me to forget the things that hold me back. I refuse to let past guilt weigh me down. I also refuse to rest on my past successes. I cut the cords that tie me to yesterday. I want to be free to move forward. Clear my mind of the “what ifs” and “if onlys” so I can run freely into the future. Amen.

22. The Prayer of the Runner

Scripture: “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14)
Application: The Greek word here is epekteinomenos. It describes a runner stretching their chest forward to break the finish line tape. It is intense focus.

Prayer: Jesus, I want to run this year with focus. I don’t want to be distracted by everything around me. I strain forward toward the goal. I set my eyes on the prize of knowing You more. Give me the endurance of an athlete. When I get tired, remind me of the upward call. Let every step I take this year bring me closer to You and Your purpose for me. Amen.

Prayers from History: How the Church Prays

For centuries, Christians have had special ways to pray for the New Year. We can borrow their “liturgical technologies” to help us.

23. The Wesley Covenant Prayer (Total Surrender)

Scripture: Based on Jeremiah 50:5.
Application: John Wesley started a service in 1755 called the Covenant Renewal. It is scary but powerful. It asks God to do whatever He wants with us—even if it means suffering or being “laid aside.” It kills our ego.

Prayer: “I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low for thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.” (Adapted from Wesley).

24. The Watch Night Prayer (Freedom’s Eve)

Scripture: Psalm 126.
Application: On December 31, 1862, enslaved African Americans gathered to wait for the Emancipation Proclamation. This was the first “Freedom’s Eve.” This tradition teaches us to watch for God’s deliverance and celebrate survival.
Prayer: God of Liberation, I thank You that You are the Watchman who never sleeps. Just as our ancestors watched for freedom in 1862, I watch for Your deliverance today. Thank You for bringing me through another year—”how I got over” is a testimony to Your grace. I pray for freedom from every chain that binds me and my community. Break the yoke of oppression and let freedom ring in my life this year. Amen.

25. The Prayer of Continuity

Scripture: “Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.” (Psalm 90:1)
Application: Also from the Watch Night tradition, this prayer connects us to our ancestors. We aren’t alone. We stand on the shoulders of those who prayed before us.
Prayer: Lord, You have been the home for my family for generations. I thank You for the grandmothers and grandfathers who prayed for me before I was born. I honor their faith by continuing the journey. Keep my family strong this year. Bind us together in love. Let the faith that survived the fires of the past burn brightly in my heart today. I walk in the legacy of Your faithfulness. Amen.

26. The Ignatian Review (Gratitude)

Scripture: Psalm 139.
Application: St. Ignatius taught a method called the “Examen.” You look back at the year month by month to find God’s presence. The first step is gratitude.
Prayer: Gracious God, I pause to look back. I scan the months of the past year. I see Your hand in the moments of joy and the quiet answers to prayer. Thank You for the specific gifts You gave me (name a few). I let gratitude fill my heart. It protects me from bitterness. Thank You for being with me in every single moment, even when I didn’t notice You. Amen.

27. The Ignatian Prayer for Healing Memories

Scripture: Psalm 51.
Application: The Examen also asks us to look at the painful emotions—the desolation. We ask God to heal those memories so we don’t carry the hurt into the New Year.

Prayer: Lord, I invite You into the painful memories of this past year. I replay the moments where I felt hurt, angry, or ashamed. I don’t hide them from You. Please wash over these memories with Your healing light. Forgive my sins and heal my wounds. I leave this baggage at the foot of the Cross. I choose to step into the New Year light and free, without the weight of old resentments. Amen.

28. The Orthodox Molieben (Blessing the Year)

Scripture: “Bless the crown of the year with Your goodness.” (Psalm 65:11)
Application: The Eastern Orthodox church has a service called a “Molieben.” They pray for specific things like the weather, the government, and the harvest. It reminds us that God cares about the physical world.

Prayer: Creator of All, I ask You to bless the “crown” of this coming year. Bless the physical world around me. Grant us favorable weather and an abundance of fruit from the earth. Protect our nation and guide our civil authorities. Save us from disaster and need. Direct all things by Your wise providence so that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness. Amen.

29. The Anglican Prayer for Radiance

Scripture: “Restore to us the joy of your salvation.” (Psalm 51:12)
Application: The Anglican Book of Common Prayer has beautiful “Collects” (short prayers). One of them focuses on the “radiance of the Spirit.” We want to shine.

Prayer: Oh God, whose years never fail and whose mercies are new each returning day; let the radiance of Your Spirit renew my life. I don’t just want to survive this year; I want to shine with Your light. May I pass into the New Year in joyful obedience and firm faith. Let my life reflect Your glory to everyone I meet. Renew my mind and my spirit. Amen.

30. The Crossover Prayer (Prophetic Declaration)

Scripture: “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee.” (Job 22:28 – KJV)
Application: In many Pentecostal traditions, especially in Africa, “Crossover” services involve declaring God’s word over the future. We speak faith into the atmosphere.

Prayer: In the name of Jesus, I decree that this year will be a year of the Lord’s favor. I command the “dry bones” in my life to live. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I speak life over my family, my health, and my purpose. As I cross over into this new year, I leave behind every curse and I step into the blessings of Abraham. I declare that God is making a way for me! Amen.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is it okay to pray for money or success in the New Year? Yes, but with balance. Jeremiah 29:7 tells us to pray for the “prosperity” (shalom) of our city. However, we shouldn’t just ask for material things. We should prioritize “hearts of wisdom” (Psalm 90) and trust God’s plan, even if it doesn’t look like what we expect.

2. What is the difference between Chronos and Kairos? Chronos is just chronological time—like the clock ticking down to midnight. Kairos is a special, qualitative moment—a “God moment.” New Year prayer is about seeking a Kairos season within the Chronos calendar.

3. Why does Jeremiah 29:11 talk about exile? Because the verse was written to people who had been deported to Babylon! It wasn’t a promise of immediate rescue. It was a promise that God had a plan for them during and after their seventy years of captivity. It teaches us endurance.

4. Who was Hananiah? Hananiah was a false prophet in the Bible (Jeremiah 28). He told people everything would be fine in two years. Jeremiah opposed him because he was giving false hope. We should avoid “Hananiah” prayers that demand instant relief and instead pray for truth.

5. What is the “Methodist Covenant Service”? It is a service created by John Wesley in 1755. It usually happens on New Year’s or Watch Night. The main point is to totally surrender yourself to God, saying “I am no longer my own, but Thine.”

6. What is “Watch Night”? It is a tradition, especially in the African American church, of gathering on New Year’s Eve to pray. It has roots in the “Freedom’s Eve” of December 31, 1862, when enslaved people waited for the Emancipation Proclamation.

7. How do I “plant gardens” in a hard year? Based on Jeremiah 29:5, it means to be productive and faithful right where you are, even if the situation isn’t perfect. You don’t put your life on hold; you build, plant, and love anyway.

8. What does “new every morning” mean? It comes from Lamentations 3:23. It means God’s mercy is refreshed every single day. You don’t need to worry about the whole year at once; you just need to rely on the grace available for this morning.

9. What is the “Examen”? It is a prayer practice from St. Ignatius. You review your past year (or day) to see where God was present. You focus on gratitude, emotions, and healing memories.

10. What does it mean to “number our days”? Psalm 90:12 says this. It isn’t math. It means acknowledging that our time is short so that we can gain wisdom and focus on what really matters eternally.

11. Why should I “forget” the past? Philippians 3:13 tells us to forget what lies behind. This includes guilt that paralyzes us and past successes that make us lazy. “Holy Amnesia” helps us run the race forward.

12. What is a “Molieben”? It is a service of supplication in the Eastern Orthodox Church. On New Year’s, they pray for the “crown of the year,” asking for agricultural blessings, peace, and protection.

13. What is the “Crossover” service? Common in Pentecostal traditions, this is a service on New Year’s Eve where believers “cross over” into the new year with prophetic declarations and spiritual warfare to break old curses.

14. What does Hesed mean? It is the Hebrew word for God’s steadfast, loyal love (Lamentations 3). It means He is faithful to His covenant even when we aren’t.

15. Can I use these prayers every day? Absolutely. Lamentations says mercies are new “every morning.” You can treat every sunrise like a mini New Year and pray for fresh grace.

16. What if my year goes badly? Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a season for everything, including weeping. If the year is hard, we pray for the grace to accept the season and trust that God makes everything beautiful in His time.

Conclusion

So there you have it. 30 prayers that dig a lot deeper than just saying “Happy New Year.” The research shows us that biblical prayer isn’t a magic spell to get good luck. It is a “rigorous theological act.” It aligns us with God.

Whether you are in a season of “planting gardens in Babylon” or seeing “streams in the desert,” God is there. He doesn’t change. His mercies are new every morning. So, don’t just make a resolution this year. Make a covenant. Stop looking at the clock (chronos) and start looking for God’s moment (kairos).