A unique guide to start 2023 in a special way with the Lord. Discover in the following article the moment in which we can express our gratitude, our concerns and our deepest desires.
“Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.” Psalm 127:3-5
At the end of the year we should remember all that we were able to learn, enjoy, know and heal in our inner being.
We can pray in gratitude for all the blessings received by the Heavenly Father and we should remember that God is always with us, and that he loves us unconditionally. Through prayer, we can approach him and open our hearts to receive his love and guidance.
In this list of prayers to welcome 2023, we can find inspiration for our path of light.
We can thank God for all the year we have lived and what we have achieved, what we have, ask him for forgiveness for our mistakes and ask him for help to face our trials. We can also ask him for the temperance and wisdom to face the difficulties that come our way.
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." Matthew 6:14-15
As we pray, we must remember that the Lord loves us and is always with us. Through prayer, we can feel His presence and love, and find the peace and tranquility we need to face any situation.
Prayer is a wonderful way to connect with the Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit.
By connecting with God in this way, we can express our gratitude for all that we have, ask forgiveness for our mistakes and ask for help in facing our trials.
In our prayers, we will find the necessary way to close this year 2022 and be able to begin in a unique way the new challenge that lies ahead of us.
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." Colossians 4:2
Before saying goodbye to the year 2022 we will find an ideal time to practice prayer, as it allows us to say goodbye to the whole year and prepare ourselves to focus on the year ahead.
Prayers to Say Before Welcoming 2023
These prayers are an excellent way to connect with the Holy Spirit and express our gratitude, our wishes and our concerns.
1) "O most holy creator, through this humble prayer I want to thank your noble heart and infinite goodness for all that I possess: time to be with those I love; health to make that time last longer; and love for all those around me."
2) "Accept, my Lord, this prayer from a humble servant, from a child of yours who wishes to find a way to forgive those who offend me, to put aside pride and strip myself of all selfishness to forgive from the heart and in that way live through your example, read your holy word, put it into practice every day of my life."
3) "Almighty God, in this opportunity I want to thank you for the beautiful family you have blessed me with, for all the health and happiness you fill us with day by day, for the perfect harmony that living through your word gives us, preaching with the example of the most perfect Master."
Prayers to Strengthen Faith in the New Year
A) "Give me, O Great Father, the temperance to face the trials to which you constantly subject us, those that anoint my spirit with the oil of patience, the very ones that build the strong foundations of my Faith."
B) "Cover my eyes with your mantle, so that in that way I may have clarity in my vision when it comes to circumventing the stones that appear on my path towards you. Today I want, once again, to come before you and give myself completely to you, so that you may make me an instrument of your peace, to be your spokesman and to carry your word wherever I go. To be a living example of your unconditional love, that you never abandon your children, even more so those who are farthest away from you. O Lord: behold your most faithful servant."
If you wish to have a year filled with blessings, healing emotions and a unique communion with the Holy Spirit, dedicate some space to prayer before welcoming the new year. Giving thanks, forgiving and connecting with our inner self will help us to deepen our spiritual needs and be ever closer to the Lord.