As the calendar turns and we step quietly into the New Year 2026, many hearts carry stories that words cannot fully explain. The past year, 2025, stretched faith in ways few expected—financial uncertainty, unanswered prayers, global instability, emotional weariness, and moments when strength felt insufficient. Yet, here we are, breathing, believing, and still standing by the mercy of God.
The beginning of a new year is more than a fresh date; it is a sacred pause—a moment to reflect, repent, realign, and renew our trust in God. As believers, we understand that mercy preserves us when we fall short, and divine favor opens doors we cannot open by effort alone. Without God’s mercy, we cannot survive; without His favor, we cannot thrive.
These prayer points for mercy and favor in 2026 are written for those seeking new year prayers, prophetic prayers for the new year, and biblical prayer points for breakthrough, restoration, protection, and open doors. Each prayer is anchored in Scripture so you can read, meditate, and pray with confidence, knowing that God’s Word never returns void.
As you begin this journey into 2026, may these prayers help you surrender the burdens of yesterday, receive grace for today, and step boldly into the promises of tomorrow—covered by mercy and surrounded by favor.
1. Prayer for Mercy to Enter the New Year
Prayer:
Father God, as I cross into 2026, let Your mercy speak louder than every mistake, failure, and shortcoming of 2025. Let mercy rewrite my story and silence every accusation against me.
Scripture: “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed.” — Lamentations 3:22
Affirmation: I enter 2026 by mercy, not by merit. I am preserved by God’s compassion.
2. Mercy for Every Known and Unknown Sin
Prayer:
Lord, cleanse me thoroughly. By Your mercy, blot out every sin—known and unknown—that could hinder my access, favor, or progress in 2026.
Scripture: “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity.” — Psalm 51:2
Affirmation: I am cleansed, forgiven, and made whole by God’s mercy.
3. Favor That Opens Doors in 2026
Prayer:
O God, release favor upon my life in 2026—favor that opens doors no man can shut and positions me where effort alone cannot take me.
Scripture: “You surround him with favor as with a shield.” — Psalm 5:12
Affirmation: Divine favor surrounds me and opens doors for me in 2026.
4. Mercy to Break Cycles from 2025
Prayer:
Father, by Your mercy, break every negative cycle, limitation, and repeated struggle that followed me in 2025. Let old patterns lose their grip.
Scripture: “Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people.” — Psalm 106:4
Affirmation: Negative cycles are broken. I walk in new patterns of victory.
5. Favor in My Career and Work
Prayer:
Lord, let my labor in 2026 attract divine recognition, honor, and reward. Establish the work of my hands beyond human expectations.
Scripture: “Let the favor of the LORD our God be upon us.” — Psalm 90:17
Affirmation: My work is blessed, noticed, and rewarded by God.
6. Mercy for Delayed Blessings
Prayer:
Father, where answers were delayed in 2025, let Your mercy release them speedily in 2026. Turn waiting into fulfillment.
Scripture: “The LORD is gracious and full of compassion.” — Psalm 145:8
Affirmation: Delayed blessings are released by mercy this year.
7. Favor Before God and Men
Prayer:
Lord, cause me to be liked, helped, and remembered for good in places that matter in 2026.
Scripture: “Jesus grew in favor with God and man.” — Luke 2:52
Affirmation: I grow in favor with God and with people.
8. Mercy for Family Preservation
Prayer:
God of mercy, preserve my household from loss, tragedy, division, and sorrow throughout 2026.
Scripture: “The mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting.” — Psalm 103:17
Affirmation: My family is preserved by God’s everlasting mercy.
9. Favor That Attracts Helpers
Prayer:
Father, connect me with destiny helpers, advocates, and lifters in 2026—people ordained to move me forward.
Scripture: “The good hand of my God was upon me.” — Nehemiah 2:8
Affirmation: Divinely assigned helpers locate me this year.
10. Mercy Over My Health
Prayer:
Lord, by mercy, silence sickness, weakness, and affliction in my body throughout 2026.
Scripture: “I will restore health unto you.” — Jeremiah 30:17
Affirmation: I walk in divine health and restoration.
11. Favor for Financial Recovery
Prayer:
Father, restore what inflation, loss, hardship, and missteps took from me in 2025.
Scripture: “It is He who gives power to get wealth.” — Deuteronomy 8:18
Affirmation: Financial recovery and increase locate me.
12. Mercy to Escape Traps
Prayer:
O Lord, by mercy, deliver me from hidden traps, unseen dangers, and silent destruction in 2026.
Scripture: “He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler.” — Psalm 91:3
Affirmation: I escape every hidden danger by God’s mercy.
13. Favor for Divine Speed
Prayer:
God, accelerate my progress beyond human limitation. Let slow seasons end in 2026.
Scripture: “The hand of the LORD was upon Elijah.” — 1 Kings 18:46
Affirmation: I move forward by divine speed.
14. Mercy Over My Past Decisions
Prayer:
Father, let mercy correct, heal, and redeem every wrong decision I made last year.
Scripture: “He has not dealt with us according to our sins.” — Psalm 103:10
Affirmation: My past no longer controls my future.
15. Favor in New Opportunities
Prayer:
Lord, as new doors open in 2026, let me walk into them with clarity, ease, and confidence.
Scripture: “I have set before you an open door.” — Revelation 3:8
Affirmation: I recognize and enter God-ordained opportunities.
16. Mercy That Speaks in Judgment
Prayer:
God, where I deserve judgment, let mercy speak on my behalf.
Scripture: “Mercy triumphs over judgment.” — James 2:13
Affirmation: Mercy speaks louder than judgment in my life.
17. Favor for Marital Peace
Prayer:
Lord, let Your favor rest upon marriages and relationships in my family.
Scripture: “He obtains favor from the LORD.” — Proverbs 18:22
Affirmation: Peace and favor rule my relationships.
18. Mercy to Heal Emotional Wounds
Prayer:
Father, heal the silent pain, disappointments, and emotional wounds of 2025.
Scripture: “He heals the brokenhearted.” — Psalm 147:3
Affirmation: My heart is healed and restored.
19. Favor for Academic and Career Excellence
Prayer:
God, crown my efforts with success, wisdom, and excellence this year.
Scripture: “The LORD gives wisdom.” — Proverbs 2:6
Affirmation: Excellence and success follow my efforts.
20. Mercy for Divine Protection
Prayer:
Lord, let Your mercy shield me from evil, accidents, and untimely loss in 2026.
Scripture: “The LORD shall preserve you from all evil.” — Psalm 121:7
Affirmation: I am divinely protected.
21. Favor That Distinguishes Me
Prayer:
Father, separate me for good and distinguish me in a crowded world.
Scripture: “The LORD has set apart the godly.” — Psalm 4:3
Affirmation: I am distinguished by God’s favor.
22. Mercy Over My Children
Prayer:
Lord, let Your mercy rest upon my children and the next generation.
Scripture: “His mercy is… from generation to generation.” — Luke 1:50
Affirmation: My children are covered by divine mercy.
23. Favor to Finish Strong
Prayer:
God, help me complete every good plan and assignment in 2026.
Scripture: “He who began a good work will complete it.” — Philippians 1:6
Affirmation: I finish strong and complete well.
24. Mercy to Escape Shame
Prayer:
Father, let 2026 not end in embarrassment or regret for me.
Scripture: “Whoever trusts in the LORD shall not be put to shame.” — Romans 10:11
Affirmation: I walk free from shame.
25. Favor in Ministry and Service
Prayer:
Lord, anoint my service with impact, grace, and eternal reward.
Scripture: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:21
Affirmation: My service carries divine approval.
26. Mercy in Times of Weakness
Prayer:
God, uphold me when strength fails and courage runs low.
Scripture: “My grace is sufficient for you.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Affirmation: God’s grace sustains me.
27. Favor to Hear God Clearly
Prayer:
Father, open my ears to hear Your voice clearly in 2026.
Scripture: “My sheep hear My voice.” — John 10:27
Affirmation: I hear God clearly and obey Him.
28. Mercy to Recover Lost Time
Prayer:
Lord, restore years wasted by hardship, delay, and struggle.
Scripture: “I will restore the years.” — Joel 2:25
Affirmation: Lost time is restored to me.
29. Favor for Strategic Relationships
Prayer:
God, align me with people who push me closer to destiny.
Scripture: “Two are better than one.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9
Affirmation: I am aligned with destiny relationships.
30. Mercy Over My Nation and Community
Prayer:
Father, let mercy speak over our land, leaders, and people in 2026.
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14
Affirmation: God’s mercy heals our land.
31. Favor to Overcome Fear
Prayer:
Lord, replace fear with bold faith and confidence.
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7
Affirmation: I walk in faith, not fear.
32. Mercy to Walk in Obedience
Prayer:
Father, help me live rightly and walk obediently before You.
Scripture: Psalm 27:11
Affirmation: I walk in obedience.
33. Favor That Brings Joy
Prayer:
God, let joy overflow in my life this year.
Scripture: Psalm 16:11
Affirmation: Joy is my portion.
34. Mercy Over My Mind
Prayer:
Lord, guard my thoughts and give me peace of mind.
Scripture: Isaiah 26:3
Affirmation: My mind is at peace.
35. Favor in Business and Trade
Prayer:
Father, bless the work of my hands.
Scripture: Proverbs 10:22
Affirmation: My business prospers.
36. Mercy in Spiritual Battles
Prayer:
God, fight for me when I cannot fight.
Scripture: Exodus 14:14
Affirmation: The Lord fights for me.
37. Favor to Be Remembered for Good
Prayer:
Lord, let my name be mentioned in rooms of blessing.
Scripture: Psalm 106:4
Affirmation: I am remembered for good.
38. Mercy for Long Life
Prayer:
Father, let me live long to fulfill my purpose.
Scripture: Psalm 91:16
Affirmation: I live long and well.
39. Favor to Walk in Wisdom
Prayer:
God, guide every decision I make in 2026.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:6
Affirmation: I walk in divine wisdom.
40. Mercy to End Strong
Prayer:
Lord, let me not faint before the year ends.
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
Affirmation: I remain strong to the end.
41. Favor in Times of Crisis
Prayer:
Father, preserve me when things shake.
Scripture: Isaiah 43:2
Affirmation: God is with me in every storm.
42. Mercy for Divine Direction
Prayer:
God, order my steps this year.
Scripture: Psalm 37:23
Affirmation: My steps are ordered by God.
43. Favor That Brings Peace
Prayer:
Lord, let peace rule my heart in 2026.
Scripture: John 14:27
Affirmation: I walk in God’s peace.
44. Mercy to Forgive and Be Forgiven
Prayer:
Father, help me walk in forgiveness.
Scripture: Luke 6:37
Affirmation: I forgive freely and live free.
45. Favor to Fulfill Purpose
Prayer:
God, let me not miss my divine assignment.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
Affirmation: I fulfill my God-given purpose.
46. Mercy in Times of Waiting
Prayer:
Lord, strengthen me while I wait.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Affirmation: I am renewed as I wait on God.
47. Favor to Be a Blessing
Prayer:
Father, use me to bless others.
Scripture: Genesis 12:2
Affirmation: I am a blessing to others.
48. Mercy Over My Ending
Prayer:
God, let the end of 2026 be better than the beginning.
Scripture: Haggai 2:9
Affirmation: My latter end is glorious.
49. Favor to Testify
Prayer:
Lord, give me undeniable testimonies this year.
Scripture: Psalm 66:16
Affirmation: My life produces testimonies.
50. Thanksgiving for Mercy and Favor
Prayer:
Father, I thank You in advance for all You will do in 2026.
Scripture: Psalm 136:1
Affirmation: God’s mercy and favor define my year.
Conclusion
As you continue through the New Year 2026, let these 50 prayer points for mercy and favor become more than words on a page—let them shape your daily walk with God. Return to them in moments of uncertainty, pray them aloud in times of weakness, and meditate on the Scriptures when faith feels challenged.
Mercy will sustain you when the journey feels heavy. Favor will distinguish you when effort alone is not enough. Even if the path ahead is unclear, remember that God goes before you, ordering your steps and surrounding you with His grace. The same God who carried you through 2025 will not abandon you in 2026.
If you remain anchored in prayer, grounded in God’s Word, and open to His leading, 2026 can become a year of restoration, divine acceleration, answered prayers, and undeniable testimonies. May your life reflect God’s goodness, your home be filled with peace, and your days be marked by purpose.
As you walk forward, may mercy speak for you, favor locate you, and God’s presence remain with you—from the first day of 2026 to the very last.
Amen.
