January 1, 2026
P.S. Happy New Year! For 2026 we’re doing something different. Every single day, I’ll be sharing a verse and a short, heart-to-heart thought to help us remember that God is so much bigger than the worry we are feeling. Come and join each day as we kick worry to the curb.
P.P.S. There were a lot of technical screw-ups with the New Year date change-over. I have been pulling my hair out trying to get this back online. I will admit, it broke me more than once. But we are up and running so there will be posts for the 1st through the 4th all posted today.
Stepping into the New
”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
This verse gave me comfort in light of my new endeavor; the same way God’s words comforted Joshua. When God called Joshua to lead, he was stepping into a massive, unknown future. In addition, he had some big shoes to fill coming after Moses. Joshua likely felt the same “what-if” worries we feel when we are starting a new job, project, or season of life. God didn’t just tell Joshua to “stop worrying”; He gave him a reason: His presence is the “guiding light” that traveled with him. The same “guiding light” that travels with us. This means we are never walking into a new situation alone. God will be with us in this new year, helping us succeed at whatever venture we are being led to.
Challenge for Today: If you are nervous about a “new thing” today, grab a sticky note, index card, or paper and write: “He is with me wherever I go.” Place it on your mirror, computer screen or anywhere you will see it throughout the day. Let it remind you that you don’t need to have it all figured out-you just need to take the next step, with Him.
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