Father, as we gather to worship you on this first day of the year, we are reminded that you are the God who makes all things new. You make a way through the wilderness and cause streams to spring up in the wasteland. You give your people new hearts and put a new spirit within us. Because of your Son, the New Creation has come: the old is gone; the new is here! By your Spirit, help us to live out these truths year round, that your church might spread the good news of new life in Christ. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Scripture references: Revelation 21:5, Isaiah 43:19, Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17