In with the New

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This is one of my favorite days of the year because it's the day I set new goals and look ahead into the new year. I like the idea of a clean blank slate and the excitement a new year brings. Yesterday I did an "out with the old" post and today is "in with the new". 

I'm not really sure what 2026 holds, but I know some change is happening as my district role comes to an end. I'm not a fan of change and I also get really indecisive about what I should do and what direction I should go.

I've been reading the book of Joshua and in chapter one God tells Joshua that He will give him wherever the sole of his foot steps. In other words, Joshua had to take the steps and God would bless him. He couldn't stay paralyzed with indecision. 

As I reflect on my own life I often allow fear to paralyze me or cause me to second guess my decisions. I'm realizing that in some areas I need to make a decision based on what I'm sensing the Lord saying to me and then stick with it. And as Joshua 1:9 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

So while 2026 holds some uncertainty, I don't have to fear. because God is with me. What is required of me is to rest in God alone and trust Him.

Today I'm going to work on laying out some goals and direction for the year and freshen up the house for the new year. I actually am ahead of the game as I took down our Christmas decorations yesterday. I changed out some decor on the mantle and left those lights alone for now. It's so dark and dreary that it's nice to have some twinkly lights there.


This morning's plan is to eat breakfast, excercise and then I'll be getting a fresh notebook, a cup of tea and settling in to figure out my year the best I can. That will include coming up with some ministry, business, and personal goals. 

Happy New Year to you all!

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