A Prayer for the New Year

A Prayer for the New Year As we prepare for another year, we’re asking God to help us understand the significance of “Immanuel, God with us” in the days ahead. Because we want to have a truly happy new year, and we think that’s the best place to start. We don’t mean “happy” as in we hope everything goes perfectly for us (that’s not going to happen). When have any of us experienced a year that was all UP and no DOWN? We mean happy as in “blessed.” Happy as in “aware of God’s presence through the ups and downs.” Happy as in “God’s joy is our strength, especially when we feel weak.” So seriously, from us to you: Happy New Year! And we can say that because God is Immanuel—he is with us! As we all start out on this new year, here’s what we’re praying for. Join us as we ask God to meet us in this New Year. And [spoiler alert] he’s coming with us whether we recognize it or not.