Worship leader Brooke Ligertwood has welcomed the New Year with a heartfelt and hope-soaked blessing, offering words of grace, joy, and spiritual clarity to friends and followers around the world.
In her message, Ligertwood prays that lives would be "propelled by grace," hearts "drenched with mercy," and attention fixed on "the good path," even amid the noise and distraction of everyday life. She encourages listeners to cherish the melody of a heavenly homeland-a song easily drowned out unless intentionally held close.
Her blessing moves seamlessly between the sacred and the everyday, asking that tears would heal, generosity would bear fruit, grief would be "encased in hope," and even coffee would be delicious. With gentle humor, she adds prayers for better regrets, quick repentance, sincere apologies, steady restoration, and laughter that "tests bladder control to the limit."
Ligertwood also highlights discernment in relationships and digital spaces, urging wisdom in friendships, care in words and online engagement, and a growing love for what truly lasts. Above all, she prays that the Lord's goodness would flow through believers as "a river and not a swamp," becoming a beacon in darkness and a song in the night.
Closing with characteristic humility and warmth, Ligertwood affirms the nearness of Christ: "Jesus is real and He loves eejits like me and you." She invites all to move toward Him with confidence, trusting they will discover He has been moving toward them all along.
The message serves as both a blessing and a gentle call to enter the New Year with faith, joy, and intentional hope.
