Learn a little more about why this looks different this year.
Theme: Designed on Purpose
Scripture Anchor: Exodus 9:16 — “I have let
you live for this reason: to show you My power and to spread My name all over
the world.”
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Focus: Gratitude for being known by God
This month invites you to reflect on the ways God has
revealed His purpose in your life and to give thanks for being fully seen and
intentionally shaped.
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There is a place you can run to. Not to escape life, but to live it well—whole, protected, and anchored in truth. That place is the presence of God. That place is the secret place.
Each new year arrives with possibilities, pressures, and promises. We set goals. We make plans. We tell ourselves this year will be different. But before we pick up another planner, we need to ask: Where will my soul abide this year?
That is why Psalm 91 is the perfect place to begin. It is not just a passage of comfort; it is a declaration of covenant. It is not just poetic—it is prophetic, practical, and deeply personal. This psalm names what so many of us long for: protection, peace, presence, and power—not from the world, but from the One who holds the world.
And through the study series “In the Secret Place: Exploring the Promises of Psalm 91,” we do not just read Scripture—we dwell in it, one verse at a time, discovering that God has already provided what we need to have not just a good year—but a God-filled one.
Let me share why this six-volume journey can truly transform the year ahead.
📍 1. You Begin in God’s Presence, Not Just Your Plans
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.”
—Psalm 91:1 (KJV)
So often, we begin the year with doing—resolutions, vision boards, calendars. But Psalm 91 invites us to begin with dwelling. Not with productivity, but with presence. The secret place is not a physical location; it is a spiritual posture—a decision to abide in God, to sit under His shadow, to let Him lead.
When you choose to open your year by entering the secret place, you are choosing to start not with hustle, but with holy alignment. It is not a delay—it is the foundation.
Psalm 91 is one of the most powerful declarations of divine protection in all of Scripture. It speaks of angels assigned to your path, of deadly traps you will escape, of peace even when thousands fall around you.
“He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall find protection; His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall.”
—Psalm 91:4 (MEV)
Reading this psalm daily—or even slowly, verse by verse across weeks and months—builds a new kind of spiritual confidence. Not arrogance. Not denial. But covenant trust. The world may be shaken, but you are not abandoned. God does not promise a life without danger, but He does promise that you are never without His covering.
One of the struggles many believers face in their devotional life is maintaining a consistent rhythm. We start strong in January and fade by March. But the structure of In the Secret Place makes that burden lighter.
Each day includes one verse—either from Psalm 91 or a paired verse from another Psalm.
You are invited not to consume but to meditate.
The included S.H.E.L.T.E.R. journaling method offers a gentle but powerful guide: Scripture, Hope, Enemy, Lord’s Promise, Truth, Experience, Response—and one final thought to carry you forward.
This is not a sprint; it is a spiritual practice. It is not about perfection—it is about presence. You are showing up daily, and God meets you there.
Psalm 91 is not just about what God does—it is about who God is.
He is Most High
He is Almighty
He is Refuge
He is Fortress
He is Faithful
He is With You in Trouble
He is Deliverer
He is Satisfier
He is Rescuer
He is Revealer of Salvation
As you move through each volume of this study, you begin to see not only how God protects—but why He does. You are not just a soul He shields; you are a heart He loves. His actions are rooted in His nature. And the more you dwell in His Word, the more you know His heart.
There will be challenges this year. The enemy is not subtle. Fear, distraction, spiritual warfare—they are real. But this study helps you prepare, not panic.
You are not reacting to the world—you are responding from the secret place. And each verse of Psalm 91 becomes a shield, a whisper, a weapon.
You begin to declare:
“No evil will befall me.”
“He will command His angels concerning me.”
“I will not fear the terror by night.”
“I trust in the name of the Lord.”
This is daily defense against doubt, worry, and spiritual attack. The Word becomes your armor.
This year, you can live from the secret place—not just visit it when things get hard.
Psalm 91 is more than comfort—it is a commission. It calls us to dwell, to trust, to rest, to believe, and to declare.
So instead of asking, What will I accomplish this year?
Let us ask, Where will I abide this year?
When your year is rooted in the secret place, you do not just survive—you flourish, stand, overcome, and worship through it all.
Start your six-volume journey through In the Secret Place: Exploring the Promises of Psalm 91. Let each verse become a refuge, each page a prayer, and each day a step deeper into the presence of God.
Because the best year you could ever have is the one you spend dwelling with Him.
Learn a little more about why this looks different this year.
Theme: Created on Purpose, Grateful by
Design
Scripture
Anchor: Exodus
9:16 — “I have let you live for this reason: to show you My power and to
spread My name all over the world.”
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Focus: Identity, calling, divine design
This month
is about remembering that God created you with intention. Every detail of your
life has meaning, and you can thank Him for planting purpose in you before you
even saw it.
For the past few years, I have created seasonal Bible
reading plans that focus on Thanksgiving, especially in the fall.
November, in particular, has been a sacred space for gratitude—reflecting on
what God has done, how far He has brought us, and the beauty of giving thanks
in all things.
And I still believe in that.
But something shifted in me.
As I sat with the word “New Beginning” for this year,
I began to reflect on where God has led me since 2019. Each Word of the Year—Purpose,
Vision, Intentional, Resilience, Finish, and now New Beginning—was
not just a word. It was a season of my life. A shaping. A stretching. A
spiritual becoming.
And with that reflection came a question:
“What if Thanksgiving was not just for one season, but
for all of them?”
What if gratitude was not just for November, but for January,
when we remember our divine purpose?
Or for July, when we thank God for sustaining us through storms?
Or for March, when clarity finally breaks through the fog?
This year, instead of a short-term Thanksgiving plan, I felt
led to walk through the entire year as a testimony of thanks. Not just
for what God has done—but for who He is, what He is still doing, and how He
keeps drawing me back to grace.
Each word—each season—is layered with thanksgiving, praise,
and deep-rooted gratitude. And this plan allows us to sit with each one slowly,
intentionally, and reflectively.
It is not a break from gratitude.
It is a deeper kind of gratitude.
A yearlong offering.
A heart posture.
A sacred return to the rhythm of “thank You, Lord.”
So if you are new here, welcome. And if you are used to
seeing Thanksgiving in the fall—do not worry.
It is still here.
It is just spread across the months, like seeds planted in every season.
Learn a little more about why this looks different this year.
Thanksgiving
That Does Not End in November
For years, my Bible reading plans in the fall have centered
around gratitude. November always held a special place for reflecting on God’s
faithfulness—pausing to remember where He has brought me and offering thanks
for His hand in every season.
But something shifted this year. As I sat with my 2024 Word
of the Year, New Beginning, I began looking back—not just to last
November—but to every year since 2019. I saw each Word of the Year as more than
a theme. It was a season of my life:
And I asked myself: What if Thanksgiving was not just for
one season, but for all of them?
From
Seasonal Gratitude to Sacred Rhythm
This year’s plan, Fresh Starts and Faithful Thanks,
is my answer to that question. Instead of limiting gratitude to autumn, this
devotional spreads thanksgiving, praise, and worship across the whole year.
Each two-month section focuses on one of my Words of the Year, allowing time to
sit with it, thank God for it, and grow from it.
This is not a break from gratitude.
It is a deeper kind of gratitude—a yearlong offering,
a heart posture, a sacred rhythm of “Thank You, Lord” in every circumstance.
The
12-Month Praise, Gratitude, and Thanksgiving Plan
January–February
— PURPOSE
Theme: Created on Purpose, Grateful by Design
Scripture Anchor: Exodus 9:16 — “I have let
you live for this reason: to show you My power and to spread My name all over
the world.”
Focus: Identity, calling, divine design
We begin the year by remembering that nothing about us is
accidental. God placed purpose in us before we ever saw it. These months are
about recognizing our design and thanking Him for planting meaning in our lives
from the very beginning.
View the
Plans:
(These links go directly to the PDFs.)
March–April
— VISION
Theme: Thankful for Vision, Even Before It’s Clear
Scripture Anchor: Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write down
what I show you… so that the message will be easy to read.”
Focus: Clarity, direction, divine insight
Vision is not just seeing clearly—it is trusting God’s
leading even in the blur. These months are for thanking Him for refining our
focus, even when the destination is not fully revealed.
View the
Plans:
(These links go directly to the PDFs.)
May–June
— INTENTIONAL
Theme: Living Intentionally, Thanking God Daily
Scripture Anchor: Ephesians 5:15–17 — “Be very
careful how you live… understand what the Lord wants you to do.”
Focus: Daily alignment, stewardship, faithful
discipline
Here, gratitude meets discipline. We thank God for the grace
to live wisely, not wastefully, and for the structure that helps us walk in
alignment with His will.
View the
Plans:
(These links go directly to the PDFs.)
July–August
— RESILIENCE
Theme: Still Standing, Still Grateful
Scripture Anchor: 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 — “We
have troubles all around us, but we are not defeated… we do not give up.”
Focus: Endurance, strength, perseverance
These are the months to thank God for holding us together
when we felt undone, for giving us the courage to keep going, and for shaping
our character in the process.
View the
Plans:
(These links go directly to the PDFs.)
September–October
— FINISH
Theme: Grateful to Finish What God Started
Scripture Anchor: Ecclesiastes 7:8 — “It is
better to finish something than to start it.”
Focus: Completion, release, faithfulness to the end
Finishing is not about perfection—it is about obedience.
These months are a time to reflect on progress, celebrate spiritual milestones,
and thank God for carrying us through to completion.
View the
Plans:
(These links go directly to the PDFs.)
November–December
— NEW BEGINNING
Theme: A New Beginning, A Heart Full of Thanks
Scripture Anchor: Isaiah 43:18–19 — “Do not
think about what happened a long time ago… I am doing something new!”
Focus: Renewal, hope, fresh vision
We close the year by embracing the fresh start God offers
without shame or hesitation. Gratitude becomes the soil where new seeds of
faith are planted for the year ahead.
View the
Plans:
(These links go directly to the PDFs.)
Final Encouragement:
Let this year be a living testimony of thanksgiving. Whether
you are in a season of purpose, vision, discipline, resilience, completion, or
new beginnings—there is always something to praise God for. May this rhythm of
gratitude shape not only the way we read Scripture, but the way we live it.