“Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ~ Isaiah 43:19 (NKJV)

As the New Year approaches, something stirs in us. Even if we don’t make resolutions, we feel the pull of a fresh start. A turning of the page. A sense that God is inviting us into something deeper, something new.

But here’s the truth: the power of a New Year isn’t found in the calendar changing. It’s found in our willingness to say yes to God again.

Isaiah 43:19 reminds us that God is always doing something new. Not just once a year. Not just when life feels exciting. Even now—right here, in the in‑between days—He is working beneath the surface. He is preparing new paths. He is creating new mercies and new opportunities for growth.

The question isn’t whether God is doing something new.

The question is whether we’re paying attention.

As we stand on the edge of a new year, this is a sacred moment to pause and ask:

• Lord, what new thing are You wanting to grow in me?
• What old thing are You inviting me to release?
• Where do You want my next “yes”?

Maybe it’s a deeper trust.

Maybe it’s a step of obedience you’ve delayed.

Maybe it’s healing you’ve avoided.

Maybe it’s joy you’ve forgotten how to get.

Whatever it is, God isn’t asking you to fix yourself before January 1. He’s simply asking for your heart—open, willing, surrendered.

The New Year isn’t about becoming a new person.

It’s about becoming the person God has been shaping all along.

So as the countdown approaches, don’t rush past this moment. Let your heart grow quiet enough to perceive the new thing God is already bringing to life. And step into the coming year with a simple, powerful prayer: “Lord, my answer is yes.”

Prayer

Father, thank You for being the God who makes all things new. As we approach a fresh year, please quiet our hearts. We want to perceive the new work You are doing in us. Give us courage to release what no longer belongs and faith to embrace what You are calling us toward. Shape our desires, guide our steps, and fill us with expectancy for the year ahead. Our answer is yes to You. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

“So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” ~ Psalm 90:13 (NKJV)

Christmas has a way of slowing us down. For a moment, the world feels softer. We breathe a little deeper. We remember what matters. But then December 26 arrives, and life starts tugging us back into the grind—emails, errands, responsibilities, routines. The quiet glow of Christmas can fade faster than we’d like.

But what if getting “back to the grind” didn’t mean going back to normal? What if the days after Christmas are actually one of the most spiritually strategic moments of the year?

Psalm 90:12 reminds us that wisdom grows when we pay attention to our days. We should acknowledge not just the holy days, but the ordinary ones too. The days filled with laundry, work, conversations, and choices. These days shape us just as much as Christmas morning.

As we move toward the New Year, we have a choice:

We can slide back into old rhythms…

Or we can carry the wonder of Christ’s coming into the everyday grind.

The shepherds didn’t stay at the manger. They returned to their fields—but Scripture says they went back “glorifying and praising God.” Same fields. Same sheep. Same responsibilities. But not the same hearts.
That’s our invitation today.

Let the joy of Christ reshape how you step back into your routine.

Let the peace of Christ steady you as you face unfinished tasks.

Let the presence of Christ remind you that no day is “ordinary” when He walks with you.

Before the New Year arrives, ask the Lord to help you number these last few days of 2025 with intention. Not rushing. Not drifting. But living awake—grateful, purposeful, and grounded in Him.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for the beauty and wonder of Christmas. As we step back into our daily routines, help us not to lose what You stirred in our hearts. Teach us to number our days with wisdom. Help us carry Your peace into our work, Your joy into our responsibilities, and Your presence into every moment. Shape our steps as we move toward a new year. We return to our “fields” glorifying and praising You. In Jesus’ name, AMEN!