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Starting the Year With God (6)

Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional                                                       

Date: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Topic: Starting the Year With God (6)

Focus: Trusting God When the Path Is Unclear


🔥Theme:

How we begin matters. This devotional series focuses on starting the year intentionally with God at the center—not rushing ahead, but walking with Him from the very first step. These days will guide you to surrender your plans, seek God’s direction, and build the year on a foundation that will last. As you begin with God, you can move forward with confidence, peace, and purpose.


📖 Key Verse:

 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”Psalm 127:1


Devotional:

Not every step in the new year will be clear. Sometimes God gives direction without revealing the full picture. This is where trust becomes essential. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust the Lord with all our heart and not rely on our own understanding. Trust means choosing to follow God even when the path feels uncertain. God does not withhold clarity to confuse you—He does it to draw you closer.


📖 Scripture Reading:

  • Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust God’s guidance
  • Isaiah 30:21 — God directs the way
  • 2 Corinthians 5:7 — Walking by faith

💧 Refreshing for the Day:

So, beloved, when the way ahead feels unclear, His presence becomes your guide. One step of faith is often all He asks for. You don’t need to see far ahead. You only need to trust the One who already sees the end. Trust keeps you moving forward even when clarity feels limited. Stay Refreshed!


Note This:

🛤️ Faith walks before understanding arrives.


🛡️ Responsibility:

When you feel uncertain today, pause and say: “Lord, I trust You with this step.”


🙏 Prayer:

Father, when the path ahead feels unclear, help me trust You fully. Lead me step by step, and give me peace as I walk by faith. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


🔥 Prophetic Declaration:

I trust God even when the way is unclear. He is guiding my steps and leading me forward with peace and confidence. In Jesus’ name, Amen!


As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.