Daily Devotionals
Friday, January 3, 2025 (Ashley)
Welcome to 2025 – Wow, it still feels surreal that we’re halfway through this decade, doesn’t it?
2020 doesn’t feel that long ago and I have a feeling 2030 will be here before we know it! But for now, let us focus on what is right in front of us, the year 2025!
Perhaps you have some New Year’s resolutions you’re focused on?
Although plans are often necessary for success in any area of life, I think we can all agree that we never know what actually lies ahead!
As I was reflecting on the past couple of years and planning for the next, I realized that there was only one thing I could count on, my relationship with Jesus 
As sobering as that realization was, it also brought me a great load of comfort.
As sobering as that realization was, it also brought me a great load of comfort.Friends, we can plan and prep for the road ahead but without God as our directing light, we’ll never make it.
Much like this picture 
The ditches are deep.
The fog is thick.
The road winds and the sun sets.
But on the horizon, God shines through, keeping us safe in the lanes of life if we request it of him!
Each morning I start our day with a prayer for God to shine a bright light down the path HE wants us to go down. If I know I am stepping forth into HIS plan for my life, I can do so with confidence, bravery, and assurance.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” -Proverbs 3:5-5
Whatever you’re working towards this year, I wish you great progress! It’s not easy to course correct or start again but remember who walks alongside you as you pursue great things!
Ashley
