It’s only day eight of 2025, and maybe you’re eyeing those New Year resolutions like leftovers in the back of the fridge? As for me? I just finished a piece of fudge, reassuring myself, “New health leaf starts Monday… or the Monday after that.” Priorities, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honestly, there are too many things to juggle — leading a women’s prayer group, prepping for Wednesday nights’ Bible study, writing blogs, and tidying up before the house cleaners arrive. I\u2019ll hit the gym soon, but first, let me finish crossing things off my to-do-list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every January, I remember just how human I am. I set big goals, charge forward, and before long, I stall. Take journaling. I\u2019m all in for a week, then days blur together, and suddenly I\u2019m playing catch-up, piecing together where God and I left off. So far, I\u2019m still on track — but it\u2019s just Day #8!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what I\u2019m learning: January isn\u2019t the only clean slate. With Jesus, every day — every moment — offers a fresh start. No rigid routines required. Just grace, wrapped up in His loving presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will I have beautiful moments with the Lord this year? Absolutely. Will there be days I don’t give Him my best? Also, yes. And you know what? It’s okay. Grace isn\u2019t earned by perfect checklists. It\u2019s found in spontaneous “Let’s pray now” moments with a friend or the quiet realization that God is okay with my ups and downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this knee issue, I won’t be a gym fanatic for now, but I\u2019ll keep showing up. I\u2019ll tackle one thing at a time, answer the phone when a friend needs prayer, and trust that if I forget an appointment, God’s grace covers that too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eventually, my goals and plans for this new year will feel as natural as brushing my teeth. Until then, I\u2019ll thank God for His grace — with every bit of consistency and inconsistency. Here\u2019s to Day Eight, Day Nine, and the promise of a blessed, grace-filled year ahead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Because of the Lord\u2019s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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