2026 stretches out towards the horizon in front of us. Its days are as yet unlived; its paths untrod. The year ahead is brimming with uncharted waters & unknown days.
There may be much to look forward to , yet I’m sure we all find aspects to be apprehensive, even anxious about.
The great reassurance is that we don’t have to face anything that happens alone. God will be with us through it all:
Our trials & the triumphs.
Our frustrations as well as the celebrations.
Our disappointments & the desires.
Our hopes & fears.
Our burdens & blessings.
Our Father God deeply cares for our needs.
So, Jesus said:
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”
(Matthew 6:34 NLT)
The best thing about our future is that it arrives just one day at a time. We are designed to live in 24 hour chunks of time. We can focus on each day rather than worrying about tomorrow & tomorrow.
Today is our precious gift from God. That’s why it’s called the Present. That’s where we dwell.
During the week, I read this paraphrase in the Message. May these words calm our anxious hearts:
“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.”
So, may we follow our Shepherd one day at a time. May we trust Him day by day this week & through 2026 & beyond.
Blessings,
Ruth x
Blessed! 