THE REAL NEW YEAR!!
The Catholic regime changed the recognized birthday of Yeshua (Jesus) to December 25th, in order to give reverence to Mithra, the sun god, since Catholicism is really a Babylonian/Roman cult religion. Jesus was born on the first day of the seven day feast of Tabernacles, which starts the 15th day of the 7th Hebrew month called “Tishri”. By the Gregorian calendar, it was September 26, 3 BC. Therefore, those that profess to be Christians should be recognizing the Hebrew Calendar instead of just the pagan Gregorian calendar.

This also means that Yehovah in Heaven goes by the Hebrew calendar, which He established, and runs the universe and enacts His promises this His time clock. The new year recognized by Yehovah is the month of Aviv (Nissan), either in March or April, depending on the ripeness of the barley crop. Each month is 29.53+ days (the Moon cycle) long. If there is cloud cover on what would be the 29th day, such that the renewed Moon (lower crescent) cannot be seen, a 30th day is observed by default.

At the end of the 12th month, which is called “Adar”, the barley crop is examined to see if it has reached the stage called “aviv”, because it must be ready to be used as the First Fruits Offering on the 1st Sunday after Passover (mostly) which would be on the 14th of Aviv. If Passover is on the Sabbath, the offering is pushed forward an extra week, because Unleavened Bread and First Fruits feasts cannot both start on the same day. But if the barley is not yet ready, a second 12th month, called “Adar Bet” is observed.

The Lord God recognizes this as the new year. Shouldn’t all of those that claim to love the Lord do likewise? That is why I and my house do not celebrate the pagan New Year.

Thank you that you will make all things new. Thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives this past year, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need you and rely on your presence filling us every single day.

We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this coming New Year. We ask that you will guide our decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire you above all else. We ask that you will open doors needed to be opened and close the ones needed to be shut tight. We ask that you would help us release our grip on the things to which you’ve said “no,” “not yet,” or “wait.” We ask for help to pursue you first, above every dream and desire you've put within our hearts.

We ask for your wisdom, for your strength and power to be constantly present within us. We pray you would make us strong and courageous for the road ahead. Give us the ability beyond what we feel able, let your gifts flow freely through us, so that you would be honored by our lives, and others would be drawn to you.

We pray that you’d keep us far from the snares and traps of temptations. That you would whisper in our ear when we need to run, and whisper in our heart when we need to stand our ground.

We pray for your protection over our families and friends. We ask for your hand to cover us and keep us distanced from the evil intent of the enemy; that you would be a barrier to surround us, that we’d be safe in your hands. We pray that you would give us discernment and insight beyond our years, to understand your will, hear your voice, and know your ways.

We ask that you would keep our footsteps firm, on solid ground, helping us to be consistent and faithful. Give us supernatural endurance to stay the course, not swerving to the right or to the left, or being too easily distracted by other things that would seek to call us away from a close walk with you.

Forgive us for the times we have worked so hard to be self-sufficient, forgetting our need for you, living independent of your spirit. Forgive us for letting fear and worry control our minds, and for allowing pride and selfishness wreak havoc over our lives. Forgive us for not following your ways and for living distant from your presence.

We confess our need for you…fresh, and new again. We ask that you make all things new, in our hearts, in our minds, in our lives, for this coming year. We pray for your refreshing over us.

Keep your words of truth planted firm within us, help us to keep focused on what is pure and right, give us the power to be obedient to your word. And when the enemy reminds us where we have been, hissing his lies and attacks our way, we trust that your voice speaks louder and stronger, as you remind us we are safe with you and your purposes and plans will not fail. We ask that you will be our defense and rear guard, keeping our way clear, removing the obstacles, and covering the pitfalls. Lord, lead us on your level ground.

We ask that you would provide for our needs, we ask for your grace and favor. We pray for your blessings to cover us, we pray that you would help us to prosper and make every plan that you have birthed in our heart to succeed. We pray that others would take notice of your goodness and cannot help but to say, “These are the ones that the Lord has blessed.”

Help us to be known as great givers, help us to be generous and kind, help us to look to the needs of others and not be consumed by only our own.

May we be lovers of truth, may the fruits of your spirit be evident in our lives - your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world, for your glory and purposes. Set your way before us. May all your plans succeed. May we reflect your peace and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing.

To you be glory and honor, in this New Year, and forever.

In the name of Yeshua the Messiah, Amen.
Have a safe and blessed New Year!
Love, Lizzy