💧 Week 1: Clearing the Heart — Making Room for God

The holiday season can be beautiful — lights, gatherings, and traditions — but it can also leave our hearts feeling heavy. Old hurts, regrets, fears, and disappointments can pile up like clutter in our souls.

Before we step into a new year, it’s time to pause and clear the heart well. Not just a quick tidy-up, but a gentle invitation to release what no longer serves us — and make room for God’s renewal.

🌿 Step 1: Acknowledge the Clutter

Take a quiet moment and ask yourself:

• What emotions or experiences are weighing me down?

• Are there worries about the future that steal my peace?

• Are there old expectations or regrets I’ve been carrying too long?

Writing them down or whispering them in prayer is the first step toward release.

💧 Step 2: Release the Burdens

Psalm 55:22 reminds us:

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” — Psalm 55:22 (NKJV)

Take each burden you named and hand it over to Him. You don’t have to fix it — just surrender it and trust Him to carry it.

🌿 Step 3: Make Room for God

When we let go, we create space for His presence. Space for peace, clarity, joy, and guidance. Take a few moments to visualize God’s living water flowing into your heart, cleansing, renewing, and strengthening you.

📝 Reflection for Your Well

1. What burden can I give to God today?

2. How might letting go of this burden change the way I approach the new year?

3. How can I invite God’s presence into the space I’ve just cleared?