Introduction: Are you praying for good health in the coming year…mentally, physically, and spiritually? Certainly, this can be a NEW YEAR’S prayer. Is it biblical? John writes in the third epistle these words:

“2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul” (3 John 2)

1. Praying for a Prosperous Year for you! (3 John 2)

The word for “prosper” is εὐοδόω: (yoo-od-o’-o), which means cause to prosper, pass: I have a happy (successful) journey. 

As your Pastor and friend, I’m praying for you to have a “blessed year” prosperous!

2. Praying for your health!

“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” (3 John 2)

The word for “health” is ὑγιαίνω (hoog-ee-ah’-ee-no), which means I am well, am in good health; I am right, reasonable, sound, pure, uncorrupted.

3. Praying for your soul to prosper! (3John 2)

The word for “soul” is ψυχή, ῆς, (psoo-khay), which means breath, the soul as the seat of affections and will, a human person, an individual.

Our will and emotions are a part of the soul. Praying for a healthy soul. 

Conclusion: Will you make this a matter of prayer as well? If so, we will see a blessed new year.