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A Prayer for A New Beginning

New starts can be both hopeful and scary.

Hope & Prayer

Scripture to hold onto

Isaiah 43:19 · WEB

“Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don't you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”

What this can mean for today

Spoken to people in exile, it's a reminder that God can bring life to places that feel dry and empty.

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2 Corinthians 5:17 · WEB

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”

What this can mean for today

Your past is real, but it isn't the whole story. God makes new beginnings possible.

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Lamentations 3:22–23 · WEB

“It is because of Yahweh's loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don't fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.”

What this can mean for today

Written in a time of deep loss, these words remind us that each morning is a fresh start with God.

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Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (Public domain).

A prayer you can pray

God, I'm starting over. Thank You that new beginnings are possible with You.

Help me leave behind what I need to, and walk forward with hope. Amen.

These are suggested words, not a formula. God hears you however you pray.

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Take a quiet moment. You don't need the right words—just talk to God honestly. These questions can help you begin.

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