“If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I’d like to do
is to save every day ‘til eternity passes away just to spend them with you….”
—Jim CroceJim Croce’s timeless lyrics hold a deeper meaning when we pause long enough to hear them in our own hearts. The idea of bottling moments, treasuring days, and savoring time with the people we love—these themes resonate with all of us.
Life is filled with moments of loss, new beginnings, challenges, and change. Every one of us walks through seasons where we must let go, rise again, and learn to navigate shifting paths. We move constantly—physically, emotionally, spiritually—unless we intentionally choose to pause. When we breathe deeply and still ourselves, we reconnect with the very gift of life God has given us.
As we look back on 2025, it’s clear that this has been a year of transformation. A year of stretching, reshaping, and, hopefully, growing. Despite obstacles, hardships, or unexpected turns, you made it here. You endured. You survived. And within that endurance lies an invitation: to reflect, to give thanks, and to acknowledge God’s steadfast presence through it all.
Now, as we step into a new year, it becomes the perfect moment to bottle up the memories of the last twelve months—the joyful ones and the hard-earned ones alike. These memories shape us, teach us, and remind us of how far God has brought us.
May this transition into 2026 be more than a turning of the calendar. May it offer new opportunities, renewed hope, and a refreshed relationship with our loving Father God. May it be a season defined not by hurry, but by intention… not by fear, but by faith… not by worry, but by peace.
As I write and share these words, know this: you are prayed for daily. Truly and sincerely.
May 2026 bring you the strength you need, the peace your spirit longs for, and the love we all were created to share.
Happy New Year!