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Chaplain’s Corner Happy New Year 2026, the new year has begun. Happy New Year! Perhaps you spend time wondering what this year
all these needs covered in abundance as He compares the needs of animals and nature that are gloriously met by His loving hand, with how He promises to care for us. How much more will He meet our needs! As we live into this new year lets concentrate on the beautiful kingdom of God, filled with His love for us that is found in His Word, the Bible. Forgiveness and mercy given by the life of Jesus, and the wonderful promise of a glorious life in eternity with God and those who have followed Jesus. The other things of this world, Jesus assures us, God has covered. May God’s strength, joy, peace, and hope fill you in 2026! A Gentle Reminder for the Year Ahead A new year doesn’t require having all the answers. It simply invites us to take the next faithful step. When the days feel uncertain or overwhelming, pause, breathe, and remember that you are not walking into 2026 alone. Each day is an opportunity to trust, to grow, and to rest in the promise that you are lovingly held— today and every day ahead.
holds for yourself, your family, your friends, your health, our nation, our world… The list could go
on and on. Honestly, it could be overwhelming to think and look too far ahead and wonder, what is going to happen? Jesus offers us words of instruction and comfort for the year ahead. “33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33 ESV). I like instructions that are clear about where to begin. Assembling a project or doing a craft always goes better when we are told how and where to begin. How much more with instruction for living our lives. Do this first, Jesus told the people in Matthew, seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness. Wonderful words of comfort follow, and all these things will be added to you. What are all the things Jesus is referring to? Jesus makes clear in earlier verses of Matthew 6 that we do not need to be anxious about our lives, what we eat, what we drink, and what we wear. God has
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