Reflect, Reset and Realign

Give God Your Best and First

The beginning of a new year invites reflection, reset, and realignment. As believers, we do not merely turn a calendar page—we turn our hearts toward God. Scripture teaches that when God receives our first, our best, and our full attention, everything else finds its proper place.

1. Seek God First—Not Last

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33

The world encourages us to chase success, security, and satisfaction. Jesus, however, reverses the order. The new year must begin not with resolutions, but with surrender. When God is first in priority, He becomes faithful in provision. Seeking Him first realigns our desires with heaven’s agenda.

Application: Begin the year with intentional time in prayer and the Word before filling your schedule with other commitments.

2. Consecrate the Year to the Lord

“Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

“Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God.” — Romans 12:1

Consecration means setting something apart for sacred use. The new year is not merely to be managed—it is to be offered. When we place our plans, goals, and ambitions on God’s altar, He purifies our motives and establishes our steps.

Application: Verbally dedicate your year, plans, finances, relationships, and calling to God.

3. Anchor Your Life in the Word of God

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” — Psalm 119:105

“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4

God’s Word is not optional nourishment—it is essential.

A new year filled with God’s Word produces discernment, stability, and spiritual strength. When Scripture shapes our thinking, our decisions reflect God’s wisdom rather than human reasoning.

Application: Establish a daily Bible-reading plan and meditate on Scripture consistently.

4. Walk in Obedience and Trust

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5–6

“If you love Me, keep My commandments.” — John 14:15

A God-honoring year is not built on emotion alone but on obedience.

Trust and obedience walk hand in hand. Even when the path is unclear, obedience invites divine direction. God honors a heart that chooses faithfulness over familiarity.

Application: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you obey God quickly and fully—even when it stretches your comfort.

5. Give God Glory in All Things

“Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:6

The ultimate purpose of the new year is not personal advancement but God’s glory.

When our lives point others to Him, even ordinary moments become acts of worship. A year lived for God’s honor will never be wasted and as you humble yourself before Him, He will exalt you in His time.

Application: Regularly ask, “Does this glorify God?” Let that question guide your choices.

A Prayer for the New Year

Heavenly Father,

We come before You at the beginning of this new year with grateful hearts. We acknowledge that every breath, every moment, and every opportunity comes from You. Today, we give You our first and our best.

We consecrate this year to You—our plans, our dreams, our work, and our relationships. Align our hearts with Your will and our steps with Your Word. Teach us to seek You first, to trust You fully, and to obey You faithfully.

Let Your Word be our foundation and Your Spirit our guide. May everything we do bring honor and glory to Your name. Establish our thoughts, direct our paths, and empower us to walk in righteousness, peace, and joy.

We declare that this year belongs to You.

In Jesus’ mighty name,

Amen.

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Robin Bertram is an author, speaker, ordained minister, and the executive producer and former host of the nationally and internationally syndicated television show, Freedom Today. She has been a leader of media leaders for 15 years and has placed several Christian programs onto the national and international stage. She is the author of No Regrets how loving deeply and living passionately can impact your legacy forever (Charisma House Publishing) and Hidden Treasures (Abingdon Press).