THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP YOU
New Year Sermon
“And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth.”
—John 14:16–17
INTRODUCTION
As we step into a new year, many people carry expectations, fears, unresolved battles, and unanswered questions. The truth is this: no one succeeds in destiny by strength alone. God, in His wisdom, has given us a Helper—the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not an option; He is a necessity for victorious living in a new season.
- THE HOLY SPIRIT IS YOUR DIVINE HELPER “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses…”
—Romans 8:26
The Holy Spirit helps where human strength fails. He supports us in our weaknesses, limitations, and uncertainties. The new year will bring challenges you did not plan for, but the Holy Spirit will help you stand, advance, and overcome.
Declaration: I will not collapse under pressure; the Holy Spirit will help me.
- THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL GUIDE YOU “However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth.”
—John 16:13
Many people fail not because they are lazy, but because they lack direction. In this new year, decisions will matter. The Holy Spirit is your divine guide—He will show you what to do, where to go, and what to avoid.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart… and He shall direct your paths.”
—Proverbs 3:5–6
- THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL TEACH YOU “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit… He will teach you all things.”
—John 14:26
The Holy Spirit is the greatest teacher. He teaches wisdom that books cannot give, understanding that experience cannot buy, and insight that saves years of struggle.
In the new year, may you not repeat old mistakes—may the Holy Spirit teach you better ways.
- THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL STRENGTHEN YOU “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the LORD of hosts.
—Zechariah 4:6
When strength fails, the Spirit empowers. When motivation drops, He renews. When discouragement comes, He lifts you. The battles of the new year will not be won by physical energy but by spiritual empowerment.
“But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength.”
—Isaiah 40:31
- THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP YOU IN PRAYER “For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us…”
—Romans 8:26
There will be seasons when words fail you, but the Holy Spirit will pray through you. He aligns your prayers with God’s will and turns your groanings into answers.
- THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL HELP YOU LIVE A HOLY AND FRUITFUL LIFE “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”
—Galatians 5:22–23
The Holy Spirit helps you overcome sin, develop godly character, and live a life that pleases God. Destiny responds to character, and character is built by the Spirit.
CONCLUSION
The new year will demand more than resolutions—it will demand dependence on the Holy Spirit. If you walk with Him, you will not walk in confusion. If you listen to Him, you will not miss your season. If you rely on Him, you will not fail.
PROPHETIC DECLARATION
I prophesy over your life as you enter this new year:
• The Holy Spirit will help you where you are weak
• He will guide your steps and order your decisions
• He will strengthen you and renew your joy
• You will not miss your destiny
• You will finish this year stronger than you began
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
APOSTLE JOSHUA AFOLABI JP