2026 New Year Dedication Prayer Guide
Commit your way to the Lord;
trust in him and he will do this.
Psalm 37:5
I. Consecration of the Soul
Surrender: Offer yourself and your plans to God; seek His kingdom first. Meditate on Christ’s righteousness and kingdom, his heart and character. Worship him & rejoice..
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Repentance: Ask the Lord to search your heart. Confess your sins and ask his forgiveness. Commit to him afresh.
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Spiritual Growth: Pray for an increased alignment with God’s nature and will; and for fruitfulness.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Discernment: Ask for the ability to distinguish God’s voice in a noisy world.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
II. Family and Household
Unity: Pray for a spirit of harmony and selfless love within your home. Pray especially for your spouse or closest loved one.
Colossians 3:14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Protection: Ask for God’s protection over your dwelling and your loved ones.
Psalm 91:11 For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Legacy: Pray that your children and future generations will remain rooted in faith.
Isaiah 54:13 All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.
Hospitality: Consecrate your home as a place of refuge and blessing for others.
Hebrews 13:2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers.
III. Vocational and Financial Stewardship
Excellence: Pray for a heart that works diligently as an act of worship.
Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
Wisdom: Ask for divine insight regarding investments, spending, and generosity.
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault...
Provision: Trust in God’s promise to provide for your daily needs.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Integrity: Pray to be a light of honesty and fairness in your professional dealings.
Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
IV. Relational Networks and Community
Friendships: Pray for godly friends who encourage your walk with Christ.
Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
The Lost: Ask for boldness to share your hope with those who don't know Jesus.
1 Peter 3:15 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
Forgiveness: Pray for the strength to release any bitterness toward others.
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
VBCC: Pray for the health and mission of VBCC, for her pastors, elders, deacons, staff and lay leaders.
Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds...
V. Physical and Mental Wellness
Peace: Ask God to silence anxiety and guard your mind with His peace.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything... And the peace of God... will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Physical Strength: Pray for health and the discipline to care for your physical body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit... therefore honor God with your bodies.
Rest: Commit to the rhythm of rest that God has ordained for His people.
Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Mental Clarity: Pray for a sound mind and the ability to focus on what is true and good.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
VI. City, State, Nation, and World
Virginia Beach: Pray for the flourishing of our city, wisdom for our city leaders, and for VBCC to be a blessing.
Jeremiah 29:7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you... Pray to the Lord for it.
Commonwealth of Virginia: Pray for the incoming government officials, and that the Gospel would move powerfully throughout the commonwealth. .
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge... that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for... all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives.
The United States: Pray for national repentance, unity across divides, and for those in positions of high authority.
Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
The World: Intercede for the global persecuted church and for the Gospel to reach every tribe and tongue.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
Friday January 9 Prayer & Fasting Day
1-4pm - Open sanctuary for personal prayer. Please come for a time of individual prayer, or come with family and friends to pray together.
7pm - Night of Prayer Event. Please join us for a time of guided, corporate prayer!