Prayer for a Fresh Start: Embracing God's Renewing Grace

Date: July 6, 2023

Author: Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Heavenly Father,

I bow before Your majestic presence, humbled by Your boundless love and grace. Today, I come to You with a yearning heart, seeking a fresh start in my journey of faith. Lord, I long to embrace Your renewing grace, to be transformed by Your gentle touch.

Your Word, dear Father, reminds me of Your unwavering promise in Isaiah 43:18-19, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" Heavenly Father, I surrender my past mistakes and regrets to You, trusting that You are making all things new.

Lord, in my pursuit of a fresh start, I turn to You, seeking Your guidance and strength. As David cried out in Psalm 51:10, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me," I too beseech You to purify my heart and renew my spirit. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, that I may walk in step with Your divine will.

Precious Jesus, as I embark on this new chapter of my life, I am reminded of Your beautiful promise in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Lord, I embrace this truth and ask for Your transforming power to make me a new creation in You.

Holy Spirit, I invite You to move in my life in ways I have never experienced before. Empower me to live a life that fully reflects the love and grace of Jesus. Fill me with Your wisdom, that I may discern Your will and follow the path You have laid before me.

In this prayer for a fresh start, I also lift up those around me. Lord, I pray for my family, that they too may experience the transformative power of Your grace. May their hearts be open to Your love, and may we grow together in faith and unity.

Father, as I embark on this journey of faith, I place my trust in You. I know that You are faithful and that Your promises never fail. Help me surrender my doubts and fears, replacing them with unwavering faith in Your unfailing love.

Thank You, O gracious God, for listening to the cry of my heart. Thank You for extending Your hand of grace and offering me a fresh start. I am eternally grateful for Your love, mercy, and faithfulness.

In the name of Jesus, my Savior, I pray. Amen.

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Sharon Kibiru (Guest) on January 7, 2017

🙏💖✨ Your grace is sufficient

Diana Mallya (Guest) on August 28, 2016

🙏❤️✨ Thank you God for everything

Diana Mallya (Guest) on July 16, 2016

🙏🌟 May God bring peace

Elizabeth Malima (Guest) on June 12, 2016

🙏🌟 May God grant you peace

Nora Lowassa (Guest) on May 28, 2016

🙏❤️🌟 Thank you God for life

Peter Mbise (Guest) on May 5, 2016

Praying for you 🙏

Paul Kamau (Guest) on March 11, 2016

His mercy is a constant reminder of His love

Lucy Mahiga (Guest) on March 9, 2016

🙏✨ God will lift you up

Jane Muthoni (Guest) on February 25, 2016

🙏✨ God give us strength

Ruth Wanjiku (Guest) on February 1, 2016

Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way

Moses Mwita (Guest) on January 3, 2016

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds

Betty Cheruiyot (Guest) on November 28, 2015

🙏💖🙏 May God cover you with love

Grace Njuguna (Guest) on November 10, 2015

🙏❤️💖 Let us thank God for everything

Andrew Mchome (Guest) on October 13, 2015

Faith can move mountains

Michael Onyango (Guest) on October 12, 2015

Faith grows stronger in trials

Anna Kibwana (Guest) on June 10, 2015

Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains

Faith Kariuki (Guest) on June 7, 2015

Faith grows stronger in trials

Betty Akinyi (Guest) on May 26, 2015

🙏💖💫 God is good

Esther Nyambura (Guest) on May 22, 2015

God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you

Peter Mbise (Guest) on May 14, 2015

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see

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