Question 1

What is a good New Year blessing?

Accepted Answer

A good New Year blessing is short and hopeful. For example: "May God bless you in the new year with good health, deep peace and joy in every day."

Question 2

What is a short New Year prayer?

Accepted Answer

Try: "Lord, this year is Yours. Guide my steps, guard my heart and help me love well. Amen." Short prayers are easy to say at midnight or on January 1.

Question 3

What Bible verse is good for the new year?

Accepted Answer

Isaiah 43:19 says, "Behold, I will do a new thing." Lamentations 3:22-23 says His mercies are new every morning. Both are popular choices for New Year cards.

Question 4

What do you say to bless someone in the new year?

Accepted Answer

You can say, "May God bless you in the new year." You can add a wish for health, peace or joy. A short, kind wish is always welcome.

Question 5

What is a Watchnight service?

Accepted Answer

A Watchnight service is a late night church service on New Year's Eve. Believers pray, sing and give thanks as the old year ends and the new one begins.

Question 6

How can I bless my family on New Year's Day?

Accepted Answer

Gather the family, hold hands and say a short prayer. Thank God for the past year, ask for His help in the new one and bless each person by name.

Question 7

Can I share these New Year blessings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can print them in cards, text them to friends or read them at a party. If you post a long list online, please link back to this page.

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