2023 PRAYERS and BLESSINGS
1. Lord, I am thankful that, in 2023, I have the blessings of never going backwards, but forwards only. In 2023, I am going forward in my life and ministry.
Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
John 21:3
2. Lord, in 2023, I am thankful that I have the blessing of finding what I have been looking for. Whatever I couldn’t lay hands on up till now, I shall find in 2023!
And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
John 21:6
3. Lord, I am thankful that throughout this year, I shall experience your involvement in all my ways. God’s involvement in everything I am doing is yielding a better outcome! I thank God that I am becoming more healthy and more wealthy in 2023 because God is arranging and providing for me.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 3:6-7
Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
John 21:5-6
As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.
John 21:9-10
4. Lord, I am thankful that in 2023, I have the blessings of a son and a daughter. I am thankful that I shall be dealt with as a son and a daughter in 2023 and I am thankful that I can experience rebukes, chastening and correction with a good attitude. I shall bear the peaceable fruit of righteousness, holiness and specialness that come through being chastened and corrected even when it is not a joyous experience.
But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 16:23
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
Hebrews 12:7-8
For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Hebrews 12:10-11
5. Lord, I am thankful for the restoration of humility into my life because I have discovered that a lack of humility is the explanation for every defect, failure and sin in my life. Through humility, God will give me grace in 2023. I am thankful that God will not resist me or oppose me in 2023!
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
James 4:6
6. Lord, I am thankful that throughout this year I have the blessings of being faithful and loyal. All through the year 2023, I shall never be ungrateful, I shall never repay good with evil, I shall never be a liar, I shall never be a deceiver, I shall never be a Judas, I shall never be an Absalom. I am thankful that one day I shall hear those words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Proverbs 28:20
7. Lord, I am thankful that in 2023, all my steps are guided by the Lord. Thank you Jesus that I have the blessings of not making any missteps, false steps or mistakes in 2023.
For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.
James 3:2 (NASBS)
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord : and he delighteth in his way.
Psalm 37:23
8. Lord, I am thankful that I have the supernatural blessings of obedience in 2023. I am thankful that I shall have many sudden breakthroughs through obedience in 2023.
And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
Luke 5:5-6
9. Lord, I am thankful that I have the blessing of expressing my love to Jesus by feeding the sheep. I am thankful that in 2023, I can help in the work of pastoring the churches.
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
John 21:15
He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
John 14:21
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 Corinthians 2:9
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
10. Lord, I am thankful that, in 2023, I have The blessings of going to all nations. I am thankful that I can help in the work of evangelism. I have the blessings of catching 153 fishes which represent souls in 153 nations of the world.
Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken. Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
John 21:11-12
11. I am thankful that I am delivered from all my fears. Whatever tormented me, tested me, frightened me and harassed me in 2022 has practically come to an end in 2023.
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
Psalm 34:4
12. I am thankful for good news throughout 2023. I shall achieve and accomplish all my life’s goals and dreams in 2023. By my faith in the prophetic word, I shall be turned into another man this year!
And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
1 Samuel 10:6
