Christians don’t keep new moon festivals; Paul told the Colossians not to let anyone judge them about “an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days,” since these were “a shadow of things to come.” But many Christians still like to mark the new moon as a natural moment for a fresh start, praising the God who made the moon “for seasons.”
Historical Context
Christians pray to the Creator, not to the moon itself. The first chapter of Genesis was written partly to make that clear: the sun and moon are lamps God hung in the sky, not gods.
A Prayer for the New Moon
Lord, you made the moon to mark the seasons,
and tonight it starts again, dark and new.
Let this month be a fresh start for me too.
Forgive what’s past.
Help me grow in faith, in love and in the good habits I want to build.
As the moon slowly fills with light, fill me with yours.
Amen.
A Prayer of Praise to the Creator
Praise the Lord, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Amen.
Best Times for This Prayer
- On the night of the new moon.
- At the start of a new month.
- When you want a fresh start.
Scripture Connection
“He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.” — Psalm 104:19
Psalm 104 praises God for ordering creation, including the moon’s cycles. Every new moon is a quiet sign of his faithfulness: it always comes back.
Related prayers
For new beginnings, see the Prayer for a Better Tomorrow. For creation, the Earth Day Prayer. For light, the Prayer for Light.