At the beginning of another trip around the sun, we may have a mixture of feelings- anticipation as well as anxiety, joy tinged with sadness. We may feel hurt & tired already. Life might feel heavy- turning a new year on the calendar cannot alter that & doesn’t affect daily life much.
We need to focus on God instead of ourselves, His provision rather than our problems.
For, our Shepherd knows our heart & restores our soul.
As this year revolves into the next, our Father’s hand is upon us. Our Great & Mighty God is in control. Our Shepherd will guide us on & He is all that we need (Psalm 23:1)
For we are known & loved by Almighty God.
Our God is able to save us & to intercede for us day by day. (Hebrews 7:25 NLT)
Our God is able to do much more than we dare to ask, think or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)
And when we make mistakes, our God is able to forgive our sins & cleanse our lives (1 John 1:9)
As we step into 2026, may we know our God is able & may we pray:
‘Father, let me hold your hand,
and like a child walk with you
down all my days,
secure in your love and strength’
(Prayer of Thomas à Kempis, c.1380–1471).
Blessings,
Ruth x
Blessed! 