Learn a little more about why this looks different this year.
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.”
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Focus: Clarity in chaos
This month is about trusting God’s leading when life feels
blurry. Thank Him for refining your sight even before you understand the full
picture.
This year's Bible reading plans are based on my word of the Year, New Beginning.
To Embrace your New Beginning, you must Step Forward. Begin Again. Live Fully..
Here is the plan for March. (Link goes to a PDF.)
Here are the Bible Verse Writing Sheets for this year.
Get the Pilgrim's Backpack for the Journey.
Step Forward. Begin Again. Live Fully. Embrace Your New Beginning. You were made for more—because God is not done.
Every new beginning is an act of movement. It requires courage to take the next step, even when you do not know where it will lead. That is why the pilgrim carries a backpack — not as a burden, but as a reminder that God never calls you to move without equipping you first.
The Pilgrim’s Backpack is a symbol of readiness. It
represents a heart prepared to trust again, to walk again, and to live again —
not from emptiness, but from evidence of grace. Inside this sacred metaphor is
everything that matters most for the journey ahead: faith for the unseen, peace
for the uncertain, and courage for the miles between promise and fulfillment.
A New
Beginning Is About Movement
A new beginning is not about returning to what was; it is
about walking forward with what remains. God never asks you to start over from
nothing. He invites you to start again with what He has already placed within
you. Every prayer, every lesson, and even every scar becomes part of what you carry
into the next chapter.
Movement is faith in motion. When you choose to take a step
— however small — you affirm that God’s grace is stronger than your hesitation.
That is what the backpack represents: movement born from trust, not striving.
It is the spiritual companion that steadies you as you walk through both
wilderness and wonder, reminding you that progress in God’s kingdom is often
measured by obedience, not speed.
Prepared,
Not Perfect
We need a backpack for a new beginning because starting again
often exposes how unprepared we feel. The unknown can feel vast; the past can
feel heavy. Yet God never sends His people into new territory unequipped.
The Pilgrim’s Backpack teaches us to see ourselves
through the lens of divine preparation. You are not empty-handed. You carry
lessons learned through tears, wisdom formed in waiting, and hope rekindled
through prayer. What you hold may not seem like much, but in the hands of the
Almighty, it is enough.
When Israel left Egypt, they carried unleavened bread — just
enough for the journey (Exodus 12:39). When Elijah fled into the wilderness, an
angel met him with food and water, saying, “Get up and eat, for the journey is
too much for you” (1 Kings 19:7 CEV). God has always equipped His travelers —
not with excess, but with exactly what sustains.
Grace
That Travels With You
The backpack reminds you that grace moves with you. You do
not have to earn the right to begin again; you only need to accept the
invitation.
A new beginning is not proof of your strength; it is
evidence of God’s mercy. It does not erase the past — it redeems it. What you
carry now are not weights but witnesses: the memories of where you have seen
God’s faithfulness before.
Grace is the gentle voice that says, “You can keep
walking.” It turns every mile into worship and every step into trust. Even
when the road is uncertain, you are not alone. You walk with a Savior who knows
the terrain and a Spirit who supplies endurance.
Light
Enough for Faith, Strong Enough for Endurance
That is why we need a backpack for this new beginning — one
light enough to make room for faith, but strong enough to endure the miles
ahead. We need a reminder that walking with God is not about carrying
everything we used to, but about carrying what He has proven essential.
Your Pilgrim’s Backpack does not hold achievements or
perfection. It carries grace, wisdom, mercy, and peace — the quiet strength
that makes steady movement possible. With every step, it whispers, “You are
not starting from scratch; you are starting from strength.”
This is not just about surviving the journey; it is about living
it fully.
Step
Forward. Begin Again. Live Fully.
That is the call of the pilgrim — the believer who dares to
trust that God is still writing new chapters. You were made for more—because
God is not done.
So lift your backpack. Take a breath. And start walking
again.
The road ahead is holy, and you already have what you need for the journey.
Embrace your new beginning—because you were made for more.
Step Forward. Begin Again. Live Fully.
Visit the Soul Keeper's Toolbox for more great tools to help you Embrace your New Beginning.
Transformation and obedience are two halves of the same journey. You evolve as you obey, and you obey as you evolve. God is not rushing your growth—He is refining your will, renewing your faith, and drawing you closer to His likeness through both surrender and action.
Use these journal prompts to go deeper into the messages of Evolution through Faith and Obedience in Motion.
Each section will help you reflect, realign, and respond to God’s transforming work in your life.
When Faith Evolves: Noticing the Quiet Work of Becoming
Transformation rarely announces itself. It unfolds quietly, in the hidden corners of the heart where the Holy Spirit works most deeply. These prompts will help you trace the slow, sacred movement of His refining power in your life.
Journal Prompts
1. Where do you sense God changing you beneath the surface—even if no one else can see it yet?
2. How has your view of God shaped the way you see yourself and others this year?
3. When has silence, stillness, or solitude allowed God to reveal something new about your faith journey?
4. Think of a moment of waiting or disappointment. How has that season contributed to your spiritual maturity?
5. What is God reshaping in your character right now? What must be surrendered for Him to complete His work?
6. How does trusting God’s timing change the way you view your own spiritual progress?
7. What fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) is most visible in your life right now? Which fruit do you long to see grow next?
8. Where have you relied on your own effort instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to transform you?
9. What does “being changed from glory to glory” mean to you in this season of faith?
10. How can you create daily rhythms that allow the Holy Spirit to continue shaping you quietly and consistently?
Affirmation to say to yourself
“I am being transformed by the Spirit of God, one surrendered moment at a time. My growth may be unseen, but it is steady. I am becoming more like Him through faith that endures and trust that waits.”
Walking It Out: The Daily Practice of Obedience
Transformation begins in the heart but is proven in action. Every yes to God draws you closer to His likeness. These prompts are designed to help you reflect on what obedience looks like in your daily walk—and how each act of faith moves you toward spiritual maturity.
Journal Prompts
1. What is one area where God has been calling you to take a step of obedience, and what is holding you back?
2. How does viewing obedience as an expression of love—rather than obligation—change your willingness to follow Christ?
3. What small, everyday decisions could become acts of obedience that honor God this week?
4. When has obedience required you to leave something comfortable behind? How did God meet you there?
5. Reflect on a moment when your obedience led to unexpected peace or breakthrough. What did you learn about God’s faithfulness?
6. How can you become more attentive to the Holy Spirit’s promptings throughout your day?
7. What spiritual opportunities might you have missed because of hesitation? What can you learn from that experience?
8. How does obeying God’s Word bring freedom rather than restriction in your life?
9. In what ways can you imitate Jesus’ obedience to the Father in your own decisions and responses?
10. How does obedience strengthen your faith and deepen your transformation into Christ’s likeness?
Affirmation to say to yourself
“My faith is alive because I choose to act on it. Obedience is not a burden—it is my worship, my freedom, and my daily yes to the One who is transforming me.”
The way we think shapes the way we live. Philippians 4:8 invites us to direct our thoughts toward what is true, noble, pure, right, holy, friendly, proper, worthwhile, and worthy of praise. These journaling prompts are designed to help you slow down and notice your inner dialogue, filter your thoughts through God’s truth, and replace what is harmful with what is life-giving.
Each set focuses on a specific area of mindfulness through a biblical lens, offering reflective questions to deepen your awareness, strengthen your spiritual walk, and align your mind with Christ. These are not checklists to complete—they are invitations to pause, reflect, and grow in His presence.
Prompt Posts:
Rewriting the Mind: Journaling Toward Peace, Promise, and Christlikeness
Sacred Thoughtwork: Faith Journaling Through Philippians 4:8
Mindful Renewal: Thinking in Step with the Spirit
Anchored in Peace: Reframing Anxious Thinking
Sacred Self-Talk: Speaking Life Over Your Mind
Gratitude in Focus: Journaling Philippians 4:8 at Thanksgiving
Thinking on These Things at Christmas: 25 Journaling Prompts for a Christ-Centered Season
Think on These Things: 50 Journaling Prompts for Christian Mindfulness
As you work through these prompts, remember that transformation is a process, not a race. Every moment spent aligning your thoughts with God’s truth is a step toward deeper peace, clearer purpose, and a stronger faith. Some days the answers will flow easily; other days they may feel harder to find. Both are part of the journey.
Let these reflections be a safe space to wrestle with your thoughts, celebrate your growth, and hear the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit. Return to them often, and trust that the God who calls you to think on these things will also equip you to live them out—day by day, thought by thought.
