“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

May the Lord bestow upon you an abundance of strength and courage in this new year, 2025. As you journey through each day, I pray for you to find solace in the unwavering presence of God. In a world that often feels overwhelming, remember the promise seen throughout scripture: Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). This is your reminder that you are never alone in facing life’s trials.

In this season of new beginnings, I beseech our Heavenly Father to fill your spirit with resilience—the kind that not only endures but also thrives amid adversity. May His mighty hand guide and uphold you as it did Moses when he parted the Red Sea for his people (Exodus 14:21-22). The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1), says the psalmist. Let this truth anchor your soul as challenges arise on your path.

Deuteronomy 31:6 says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

As days unfold like pages yet unread, I pray for God’s empowering grace to envelop every aspect of your life. Know that He who has begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). With each step taken forward into the unknown future, may His wisdom illuminate decisions made and paths chosen. For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). Embrace these divine gifts bestowed upon you.

Finally, remember that nothing is impossible for those who are anchored by faith. In times when storms roar around you fiercely like waves crashing against rocky shores, stand firm, knowing Christ commands even winds to be still (Mark 4:39). I pray for peace—a peace so profound it transcends all understanding—to guard your heart and mind throughout this year (Philippians 4:7). You are beloved by the Creator; let Him lead every stride taken towards tomorrow’s promise. Amen. Psalm 23:4 says, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Amen.