An inspirational poem encouraging faith, kindness, and trust for the New Year.
Updated December 9, 2025, by Catherine Pulsifer
Start your New Year with inspiration and purpose! Serving My Lord is a heartfelt piece that encourages us to reflect on how we can honor God in our daily lives. Through prayer, kindness, and trust in His plan, this poem reminds us of the joy and peace that come from walking in faith. Let it guide you as you set meaningful goals for the year ahead, keeping His love at the center of all you do.
How can I use this New Year ahead
To serve my Lord in all I’ve said?
I’ll read His Word each day with care,
And live my life with Him in prayer.
I’ll look for ways to help and share,
To show my neighbors I truly care.
I’ll focus on giving, not seeking for me,
In all that I do, His love they’ll see.
I’ll let go of anger, forgive with grace,
And seek to bring peace in every place.
Loving my enemies may not come fast,
But with God’s help, I’ll make it last.
This year I’ll aim to build, not tear,
To lift others up and show I care.
I’ll fill my heart with joy each day,
Let God’s light shine in all I say.
I’ll release my worries, trust His plan,
For He holds the future in His hand.
I’ll strive to follow where He leads,
Obey His Word in thoughts and deeds.
These goals are lofty, they may be tough,
But His grace reminds me, it’s enough.
If I love my Lord with all my heart,
He’ll guide my steps, His strength impart.
With Him in control, I’ll find my peace,
And my trust in Him will only increase.
This New Year’s journey, I’ll walk with cheer,
Serving my Savior throughout the year.
The poem highlights the importance of reading God's Word, praying regularly, and trusting His guidance to deepen our faith and relationship with God.
It emphasizes showing care to others, forgiving with grace, and reflecting God's love in actions, creating peace and kindness in every interaction.
Letting go of worries and trusting that God holds the future allows us to walk confidently through the New Year, knowing He will provide strength and direction.
As we reflect on this poem, we are reminded that serving God is not found in grand moments alone but in the quiet choices we make each day. Acts of kindness, moments of forgiveness, and simple steps of trust all become ways we honor Him. When we invite God to guide our thoughts, our words, and our actions, our New Year becomes more than a calendar change. It becomes a chance to grow in faith and to shine His love wherever we go. May this poem inspire you to walk into the year with a willing heart, ready to serve Him with joy and purpose.
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