Suren Gurivireddy - “Prayers for the New Year” | Austin CFC | 2025-01-05
Summary
The speaker encourages listeners to anchor their hopes for the new year not in mere wishing or resolutions, but in prayer based on biblical promises. He highlights two key promises: that God will make all grace abound to those who are humble (2 Corinthians 9:8), and that Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as a helper to help believers obey commandments (John 14:16). The central message is that reliance on divine grace and the Spirit's power, rather than personal strength, is necessary for Christian living.
Outline
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Holding on to God's promises in the new yearBefore sharing his main message, the speaker highlights two vital scriptural promises to hold onto as the new year begins.
The promise of abounding graceGod is able to make all grace abound so that believers have sufficiency in everything and an abundance for every good deed.2 Corinthians 9:8
The promise of the helperJesus promised to ask the Father to give believers another helper, the Holy Spirit, who stays with them forever to help them keep His commandments.John 14:16
Moving from wishing and resolutions to prayerWhile New Year wishes and personal resolutions are common, they often get broken; true change happens when we turn our desires into prayers rooted in God's promises.
Giving God no rest until He answersJust like persistent children remind their parents of promises made, believers can boldly bring God's promises back to Him in prayer.Isaiah 62:7
Lord, help me to grow in christlikenessOur ultimate destination is to be conformed to the image of Christ, asking God to reveal blind spots and give us a deep hatred for sin.
Lord, help me to praise you in the midst of trialsRather than waiting until a trial passes to give thanks, believers are called to maintain faith and sing praises to God right through the difficulty.
Lord, help me to be a cheerful giverGiving our time, talents, and resources should be done cheerfully and responsibly as a sign of spiritual maturity rather than obligation.Proverbs 11:24
Lord, help me to glorify you through my bodyBecause our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we should practice self-control and stewardship over our physical lives to honor God.
Lord, help me to please you alone and not menTrue servants of God seek His approval above human praise, even if standing for truth means offending others.Galatians 1:10
Lord, help me to seek for your glory aloneEchoing John the Baptist, believers must pray that Christ increases while they decrease, as God shares His glory with no one.1 Corinthians 1:29
Lord, help me to be ready for your imminent returnBelievers should keep their consciences clean, forgive others, and live uncompromising lives that challenge the world while waiting for Christ's return.
Encouragement from the example of Paul and SilasA participating brother shares how Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison encourages believers to maintain faith and praise God during their own trials.
Reminding our heavenly father of His promisesAnother speaker reflects on how children boldly remind their parents of promises made, encouraging believers to similarly bring God's word back to Him in prayer.
Closing prayer for 2025The gathering concludes with a corporate prayer thanking God for another year and asking for His help to stay prepared and close to Him.
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