Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.
The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
May you feel peace knowing that you are a new creation in Christ, that He will renew your heart and offer new mercies every day. May you resist the temptation to fill up each square of a fresh, clean, empty and beckoning calendar page with appointments and lofty resolutions that will stretch you thin.
You are not defined by what you accomplish this year. May you remember that you are more than any goal met, any resolution kept, any to-do list checked.
You are loved just as you are.
May you find rest in that truth, today and each day of this brand new year.
Even though we wish we could see all that is to come this year, let’s open our hands and trust God with the unknown and the new. His goodness, love, and faithfulness continue to be true for us, whether or not we feel like a new creation. God never leaves us behind, stepping ahead only far enough to pave a pathway for us, His beloved.
What a Special Way to Begin a New Year 2026 !
I wanted to thank the Author BY Name, yet could not find the Author’s Name.
The Author Wrote……
“ May you feel peace knowing that you are a new creation in Christ,
that He will renew your heart and offer new mercies every day.
You are not defined by what you accomplish this year. May you remember that you are more than any goal met, any resolution kept, any to-do list checked.
You are loved just as you are.”
The message Encourages Us to
Feel Peace, REMEMBER we are MORE THAN ANY Accomplishments
AND WE ARE LOVED JUST AS WE ARE !
SUCH SPECIFIC & Descriptive Words to ENCOURAGE Us to Practice an
Acceptance of Ourselves as We Trust God’s Perfect Plan !
Trusting God’s Perfect Plan Assists Us in Further Developing Our
Charity, Faith, Hope, Love for Ourselves & Others.
Thank you, and Happy New Year!
God’s mighty blessings for a special anointing on (in)courage in 2026.
Thank you for all that you do to bless me and so many others.
Dear DaySpring, every year you have put out a little questionare for your viewers with a ( word ) for the year. Which I look forward to! I read your articles daily. WHY no word this year? Lucy Smith
Dear (in)courage) Author…….I was so happy when I read your devotion today that I cried tears of joy. Now, for me that is just something I wanted to read. I need to be new and stop throwing Pity Parties for myself. I know that God will keep making me feel stronger and I will keep following His plan for me, whatever it may be. One great thing that I know will happen is that I will be moving to a new facility that is opening sometime early this year. The facility I live in has changed managements 3 times since I have been here (2 years) and each time, rules change and not for the better and the food makes you sick when you eat it. The same thing week after week for 2 years now, but enough of that. Happy New Year to all of you from the (in)courage community and who comment too. I read them every day and your comments so I send my love to every one of you and I love the idea that Lucy Smith said in her comment. That sounds like fun and faith. Thank you, Lucy………………………..Betsy Basile
Betsy, I always read your comments. I am so very happy for you. After everything you’ve been through, it truly feels like answered prayers, and I’m grateful you’re finally seeing some light and forward movement. You have shown such resilience and grace through circumstances that would have worn so many people down. The fact that you’ll be moving to a new facility soon gives me so much hope for you — a fresh start, stability, and care that truly supports your well-being. You deserve contentment and peace. I’m wishing you nothing but the very best in this next chapter, and I’ll be keeping you in my prayers as this transition unfolds. Happy New Year! Jill
Betsy – I agree with Jill! You deserve a fresh start, new friends, peace and a healthy environment!
Blessings!
Happy New Year to everyone at (in)courage! This short devotion of encouragement was just what I needed. Thanks to whoever contributed it. And thanks for all the encouragement throughout the years! Every morning you meet me here!
I thank God for HIS promise to provide enough. Peace. Love. Kindness. Compassion. Strength. Wisdom. Family. Friendships. .. and so much more than I could ask for HE always provides. GRATEFUL HEART.
Happy New Year to everyone ❣️To all the wonderful writers who walk us through this day to day life and show such a beautiful heart. I’m so thankful for all the wonderful stories told and shared. (in)courage has helped me through so many days this year and I’m so grateful for being led here.
May God bless all of you in this new year.
Thank you!
I needed to see this today. I’ve been feeling less than…and I have to believe I am more than enough…
May the NEW “2026” year be filled with many BLESSINGS!
May God reveal new JOYS – new BLESSINGS – new PEACE to your HEART!
The God of HOPE fill YOU with all JOY & PEACE…Roman 15:13.
Always know: God LOVES You & YOU belong “just as you are”….God never called us to be perfect – He calls us to be FAITHFUL!
Let your Light SHINE for Him, God BLESS!!!
Thank you, Lord, for all the good you have provided for me. Thank you, especially, for your mercy and strength that enlightens and sustains me. Please forgive me any/all thoughts and temptations that attempt to turn me from you. I cannot make this new journey without you. Amen!