Pastor Tricia's Ramblings

Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 40:31

As the year ends, many of us are thinking about goals, resolutions, or what we hope to achieve. But there’s something even more powerful than a goal: a Scripture verse to anchor your soul.

This verse can serve as a guide, encouragement, and foundation for the year ahead. Just as a compass or lighthouse directs a traveler, a verse keeps your heart aligned with God, reminding you of His presence, promises, and faithfulness in every situation.

Why Choose a Verse of the Year?

Selecting a verse is about more than memorization. It’s about setting a spiritual intention. Your verse becomes:

• A lens through which to see challenges
• A source of comfort when life feels uncertain
• A daily reminder to seek God first

Psalm 119:105 says:

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

A verse like this guides us step by step, illuminating the decisions and directions that lie ahead.

How to Choose Your Verse

• Reflect: Think about what area of life you most need God’s guidance in this coming year.
• Listen: Ask God to reveal a verse that speaks directly to your heart.
• Seek confirmation: Notice verses that appear repeatedly in devotionals, conversations, or Scripture readings.
• Is there a verse that defines your word for 2026?

Once you find it, carry it with you. Write it down, memorize it, meditate on it daily.

Living Your Verse in 2026

Your verse of the year should shape your daily habits and mindset:

• Begin or end each day reading and reflecting on the verse.
• Use it to pray, allowing it to guide your requests and responses.
• Revisit it whenever you face uncertainty or decisions.
• Let it influence the way you interact with others, ensuring your actions reflect God’s Word.

Isaiah 40:31 reminds us:

“But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”

A verse becomes a lifeline, a source of strength, and a reminder of God’s sustaining power in the year ahead.

Reflection for Today

Before the ball drops tonight, pause for a moment:

• What verse will anchor you in God’s truth this year?
• How can you make it a living part of your daily routine?
• In what ways can this verse guide your decisions, your heart, and your actions in 2026?

This simple practice of choosing a verse can transform your year. It gives God’s Word a central role in shaping your heart and your life.

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Prayer

Lord, as I step into 2026, anchor me in Your Word. Give me a verse that will guide me, encourage me, and remind me of Your faithfulness every day. Help me to walk in Your truth, lean on Your strength, and live in alignment with Your purposes. Amen.