Happy New Year, Mama!
I pray that as you stepped into 2026, you did so with peace—and that grace met you right at the door.
This time of year often comes with pressure. Pressure to set goals. Make resolutions. Decide who we’re going to become. But as I transition into this new year, I’m choosing something different. I’m choosing grace.
Instead of rushing to define resolutions or accomplishments, I’ve been inviting God into this new year and simply asking, “Lord, what do You want for me?” Not who I need to become—but how I can grow and develop in who He already says I am.
As I prayed and reflected, I realized my desire for this year is simple: to steward well what God has already given me. My faith. My family. My calling. My heart. Giving to God what I owe: my time, my talents, my gifts, and my possessions. And to trust that His grace will meet me every step of the way.
So here's to a year of leaning on God's grace, favor and divine ease. For my life and your's. 🤎
Devotion: Grace for a New Beginning
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
One of the most beautiful truths about walking with Christ is that new beginnings are always available to us. Not just once a year—but every single day.
God’s grace doesn’t run out when we fall short. It doesn’t diminish when we don’t have it all figured out. Scripture reminds us that His mercies are
new every morning (
Lamentations 3:22–23). Not recycled. Not reused.
Brand new.
That means as moms, wives, and women of God, we don’t have to start this year striving to be someone else. We get to start by leaning into grace—grace that covers our past, strengthens us in the present, and carries us into what’s ahead.
Grace allows us to grow without shame. To try again without fear. To begin again without guilt. And when we come to Christ, all things truly can become new—not because we’re perfect, but because He is faithful.
Take a Moment to Reflect
Take a quiet moment and reflect:
- Where have I been putting pressure on myself to “get it right” this year?
- What would it look like to invite God into this year before setting expectations?
- How can I steward well what God has already placed in my hands?
Pray: Lord, I thank you for making it to 2026. Forgive me for moments I do not include you. Help me to trade stresses and pressures of this world for your grace. I invite you into my plans, my goals, and expectations for this year. In Jesus name. Amen
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How Working Moms Can Set Goals Without Burning Out
For working moms, goal setting can quickly become pressure, guilt, and burnout—especially at the start of a new year. This faith-based reflection offers a gentler, more intentional approach to setting goals rooted in grace, purpose, and mental wellness. Learn how to focus on your “why,” take realistic steps, and invite God into your growth without exhausting yourself in the process.
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Faith-Filled Affirmation For the Week
"I enter this new year covered in grace. I am not behind, lacking, or failing. God’s mercies are new for me today, and I will steward this season with faith, peace, and trust in Him."
Mom Tips for Starting the New Year With Grace
- Start small and stay present. Faithfulness in little things matters.
- Replace pressure with prayer. Ask God for wisdom before making plans.
- Give yourself permission to grow slowly. Grace honors progress, not perfection.
Closing Encouragement
Mama, this year doesn’t need a perfect plan—it needs a surrendered heart. God is already at work in you, and His grace is more than sufficient for what lies ahead.
Let this be a year where grace leads—and striving takes a back seat.
— Karen 🤎
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