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January 1st – Lamentations 3:22-23

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Lamentations 3:22-23

I can scarcely believe that we are here welcoming in 2026! The first morning of the New Year has arrived! It was welcomed with joyful celebrations as the calendar turned, making everything feel new again. As followers of Jesus, the fresh start means yesterday’s worries don’t have to follow us into today. Because God meets us here, right at the beginning, with fresh mercy. Not recycled grace or leftovers from last year, but brand new compassion poured out because He is faithful. The slate is wiped clean. And not because we earned it, but because God’s love never runs out. This morning we may wake up carrying stories, scars, and memories, of the year past, but we also carry hope. Hope that this year doesn’t have to look like the last one. Hope that God is already at work in ways we can’t yet see. This first morning reminds us that we don’t have to have it all figured out. We simply have to take the next step with Him. For His mercies greet us before the sun fully rises, steadying our hearts as we begin again. And with Him, this blank page becomes a place of promise, trust, and quiet faith for the days ahead. Happy New Year!

Reflection Question:
As you step into this new year, what is one worry, regret, or expectation from last year that you need to place into God’s hands and trust Him to renew with His mercy?

Prayer Prompt:
Lord, thank You for meeting me on this first morning with fresh mercy. Help me release what is behind me and trust You with what lies ahead. Teach me to walk into this new year one step at a time, resting in Your faithfulness and grace. Amen.

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November 25th – Psalm 105:1-5

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Psalm 105:1-5

Every now and then Facebook shows me a memory I didn’t even remember I had. It brings up pictures of laughter, moments of answered prayer, or seasons I didn’t realize God was carrying me through at the time. It always surprises me how quickly we move on from things we once thanked Him for. Psalm 105:1–5 invites us to slow down and remember on purpose. It calls us to thank God openly, to actually talk about the things He’s done, and to let His faithfulness become part of our everyday conversations. We’re reminded to seek Him continually. And not just when life is hard, but in the simple, ordinary moments too. Because the same God who worked wonders long ago is still working in our stories right now. And when we take a moment to recall His goodness, gratitude begins to rise. When we talk about His works, our faith grows stronger. And when we draw near to Him, our souls finally breathe again. Psalm 105 shows us that remembering is a form of worship. It lifts our eyes and steadies our hearts in His unchanging love. So today, let’s treat our memories like tiny reminders of grace and thank Him for every glimpse of His hand.

Prayer Prompt:

“Lord, help me pause and remember the moments You’ve carried me through. Thank You for Your steady presence, for Your goodness woven into both the big and small parts of my life. Open my eyes to see Your faithfulness in the places I might overlook, and fill my heart with gratitude as I reflect on all You’ve done. Amen.”

 

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May 12th – Isaiah 65:17

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Isaiah 65:17

When my Grandma was diagnosed with dementia, it was painful to watch as she tried to hold on to precious memories. Memories can be both a blessing and a curse. Some fill our hearts with joy while others bring tears to our eyes. One day God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth. And in this new reality, the painful experiences and memories of the past will no longer have any power over us. The memories that we cherish will still remain. But all things, including memories, that brought us pain and suffering will be no more. Instead we will dwell with the Lord forever in an eternity filled with joy, peace, and harmony. And our old way of thinking and behaving will be left behind. Because of His great love and mercy, God offers us a clean slate and a fresh start. One where past mistakes and wrongdoings can be forgotten and forgiven, allowing for a new future. A future that is free from the pains and sorrows of the past and filled with the blessings of His grace and love.

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