Another year is about to end, and when I look back, all I can say is that God has been faithful. His mercy has kept us, His love has covered us, and His hand has guided us every step of the way. The close of the year isn’t just a time to reflect on the past—it’s a chance to lift up thanksgiving and declare God’s goodness over the future. These scriptural end-of-the-year thanksgiving prayer points remind us that gratitude is the key that prepares us for greater blessings ahead.
The Bible says, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). These prayers are designed to help you pause, thank God, and step into the new year with bold faith. By praying them, you’re not just ending the year with gratitude—you’re also walking into the next season with joy, victory, and divine assurance.
1. Thank God for leading you throughout the year.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” – Psalm 37:23
Declaration: I declare that my steps will remain ordered by the Lord in the coming year.
2. Thank Him for answering your prayers for direction.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105
Declaration: I decree that God’s Word will continue to light my path into the new year.
3. Thank God for His wisdom in your decisions.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally.” – James 1:5
Declaration: I receive greater wisdom for every decision I will make in the next season.
4. Thank God for His unfailing love.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end.” – Lamentations 3:22
Declaration: I declare that God’s mercy and love will not fail me in the coming year.
5. Thank Him for divine protection.
“The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” – Psalm 121:5
Declaration: I decree that no evil shall come near me or my family in the next year.
6. Thank God for daily provision.
“Give us this day our daily bread.” – Matthew 6:11
Declaration: I declare that I will never lack any good thing in the year ahead.
7. Thank Him for His healing power.
“For I am the Lord who heals you.” – Exodus 15:26
Declaration: I decree divine health and healing in every area of my life in the new year.
8. Thank God for victory over battles.
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Corinthians 15:57
Declaration: I declare that I will continue to walk in victory and triumph always.
9. Thank Him for peace in your heart and home.
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds.” – Philippians 4:7
Declaration: I decree that the peace of God will rule my life in the year to come.
10. Thank God for His faithfulness.
“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 1:9
Declaration: I declare that the faithfulness of God will continue to keep me in every season.
11. Thank God for His abundant grace.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Declaration: I declare that God’s grace will carry me and strengthen me in the new year.
12. Thank Him for His mercy that speaks daily.
“For His mercies are new every morning.” – Lamentations 3:23
Declaration: I decree that His mercies will continue to speak for me each day of the new year.
13. Thank God for His constant presence.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.” – Isaiah 41:10
Declaration: I declare that God’s presence will never depart from me in the coming year.
14. Thank Him for family and loved ones.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” – Psalm 127:3
Declaration: I decree that my family will remain blessed, protected, and preserved in the next year.
15. Thank God for open doors this year.
“See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it.” – Revelation 3:8
Declaration: I declare that new doors of opportunity will open for me in the coming year.
16. Thank Him for answered prayers.
“And this is the confidence we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” – 1 John 5:14
Declaration: I decree that my prayers in the new year will be heard and answered swiftly.
17. Thank God for strength in times of weakness.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him.” – Psalm 28:7
Declaration: I declare that I will walk in supernatural strength in every season ahead.
18. Thank Him for joy in every circumstance.
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10
Declaration: I decree that my joy will overflow and no situation will take it away.
19. Thank God for provision in hard times.
“And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
Declaration: I declare supernatural provision and abundance over my life in the coming year.
20. Thank Him for divine protection in your journeys.
“The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” – Psalm 121:8
Declaration: I decree that every journey I embark on in the new year shall be safe and covered.
21. Thank God for delivering you from dangers.
“The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Declaration: I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper in the new year.
22. Thank Him for spiritual growth this year.
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 3:18
Declaration: I decree that I will grow stronger in the Spirit and in the Word next year.
23. Thank God for financial blessings.
“It is He who gives you power to get wealth.” – Deuteronomy 8:18
Declaration: I declare financial increase and divine opportunities in the coming year.
24. Thank Him for favor in your life.
“For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.” – Psalm 5:12
Declaration: I decree that the favor of God will go before me and speak for me in every place.
25. Thank God for keeping you from shame.
“Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” – Psalm 34:5
Declaration: I declare that I will never experience shame in the coming year.
26. Thank Him for making you fruitful.
“You shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season.” – Psalm 1:3
Declaration: I decree that I will bear fruit in every area of my life next year.
27. Thank God for giving you boldness.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
Declaration: I declare that I will walk in boldness, courage, and divine authority in the new year.
28. Thank Him for victory over temptation.
“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13
Declaration: I decree that I will overcome every temptation and walk in holiness.
29. Thank God for preserving your life.
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” – Psalm 118:17
Declaration: I declare that I will live and not die to fulfill God’s purpose for my life.
30. Thank Him for His goodness and kindness.
“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1
Declaration: I decree that the goodness and mercy of God shall follow me into the new year.
31. Thank God for restoring your soul.
“He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” – Psalm 23:3
Declaration: I declare that restoration will follow me in every area of my life in the new year.
32. Thank Him for answering in times of trouble.
“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” – Psalm 50:15
Declaration: I decree that in the coming year, God will deliver me from every trouble.
33. Thank God for victory over enemies.
“When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him.” – Isaiah 59:19
Declaration: I declare that no enemy will prevail against me in the new year.
34. Thank Him for your testimonies this year.
“They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” – Revelation 12:11
Declaration: I decree that greater testimonies shall spring forth for me in the year ahead.
35. Thank God for keeping you in faith.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Declaration: I declare that my faith will not fail in the coming year.
36. Thank Him for preserving your blessings.
“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” – Proverbs 10:22
Declaration: I decree that my blessings will not be stolen, wasted, or lost.
37. Thank God for being your refuge.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1
Declaration: I declare that God will remain my hiding place and fortress in the new year.
38. Thank Him for His truth that sets you free.
“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” – John 8:32
Declaration: I decree that I will walk in freedom, liberty, and truth in the new year.
39. Thank God for the gift of salvation.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
Declaration: I declare that my salvation will be preserved, and I will finish strong in Christ.
40. Thank Him for lifting you up when you were weak.
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.” – James 4:10
Declaration: I decree that in the coming year, I will rise and not fall.
41. Thank God for keeping your heart from fear.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” – Psalm 27:1
Declaration: I declare that fear will not have dominion over me in the new year.
42. Thank Him for fulfilling His promises.
“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen.” – 2 Corinthians 1:20
Declaration: I decree that every promise of God concerning my life will manifest in the new year.
43. Thank God for victory in spiritual battles.
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God.” – 2 Corinthians 10:4
Declaration: I declare that I will conquer every battle by the power of God.
44. Thank Him for new beginnings.
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth.” – Isaiah 43:19
Declaration: I decree that the new year will bring fresh opportunities and divine breakthroughs.
45. Thank God for the gift of life into the new year.
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6
Declaration: I declare that I will live to see the goodness of God in the land of the living.
Conclusion
Finishing the year with thanksgiving is one of the greatest ways to prepare for the new year. By declaring these scriptural prayer points for end of year thanksgiving, you acknowledge God as your source, sustainer, and shield. Gratitude not only honors God but also provokes His favor and opens doors for fresh opportunities, divine protection, and supernatural increase. As you lift these thanksgiving declarations, remember that the same God who kept you through this year will also lead you triumphantly into the next.
Let your crossover night prayers and family altar be filled with gratitude, joy, and faith. Indeed, thanksgiving is the seed for new beginnings. As you use these end of the year thanksgiving prayer points with scriptures, may the Lord crown your year with goodness and usher you into the new year with testimonies, peace, and overflowing blessings.
