Thursday, January 1, 2026

Welcome 2026


Greetings on this cold day in sunny south Florida. The low on this first day of 2026 was 42 the real feel temp was 37. Yesterday morning it was 40 and real feel was 33.  That is cold for us, and a welcome relief from the hot steamy weather we usually have. I am thankful. 

Out with the old of 2025 and in with a new year to live and grow mentally and spiritually. Last year was a bit rough for me, but my Great God, Jesus, was with me through it all. He was my strength when I was weak. He drew me closer to Him.

In Isaiah 46:4 in the Bible God says: 

"Even to your old age and gray hairs
I am he, 
I am he who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you."


Last night I watched the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir welcoming in this new year and it was fantastic.  If you wish to watch, here is the link. BTC New Year's Eve 2025  It was a wonderful way to ring in the new year. The message at the end was oh so good, inviting hearts to come to Jesus in every circumstance.

Here was a song that really touched my heart. "He's Been Faithful to Me". This was from 5 years ago and has the lyrics.


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Below is a sweet video  with the same message. These sweet creations always touch my heart.



We are at the very beginning of this new year. 
May we see the beauty and true joy with each day that we are blessed with.
May we give God the glory and praise that He alone deserves.
He is the Light of the world.
He loves us.

1 Peter 5:7 says:

"Cast all your cares, your anxieties, on him because he cares for you."

Have a blessed 2026.

FlowerLady








15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love your honest and transparency in your blog. What a great and appropriate Isaiah verse for this year! Love BTC music. My favorite. Thank you for directing our focus on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith and our future.
Love you, Sis💜

Anonymous said...

Beautiful message of God’s faithfulness behind us and before us. His Grace is what we need most. Happy New Year Flower Lady & friend!

Sallysmom said...

Good to hear from you. Don't be such a stranger.

Lynn and Precious said...

Happy New Year. And Glory Be to the HIghest. It is good to see from you, it's been awhile. Be safe and have a peaceful new year.

Gretchen Joanna said...

Happy New Year, Lorraine, and Happy Birthday! Am I right that it’s your birthday today? I know you will cling to Christ in 2026, and He will keep you in His peace. God is with us!
❤️❤️❤️

Homemaker's Heart said...

Happy New Year to you! Wishing you all God's blessings and many joyful creations :-). (You are so creative!)
We are starting out with rain, everyone is really hoping for snow. Now snow in So Colorado.

ellen b. said...

A great way to enter 2026, worshipping our Savior. God bless you dearly as you continue your walk with Him into 2026.

M.K. said...

Happy New Year, dear Flower Lady! Love from North Carolina (which is a little chillier than Florida!)

Sandra said...

Happy New Year Lorraine ♥ I just love the scripture you shared, it is one of my favorites. I hope this new year brings you many blessings, and I do hope to come back and visit more often. Have a wonderful week sweet lady!

Anonymous said...

Love your blog

Anonymous said...

Love your blog lorraine

Terra said...

Sweet and true words and Scripture. Did I send you a Christmas card? I think so, but not sure. I've been thinking about you and glad to see this post.

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to write to tell you that I have enjoyed visiting your blog on and off over the years. I always enjoy the photos you share of flowers and of your Plum Cottage, and you inspire me to be a better gardener and to appreciate the little bits of beauty that are all around me. I am going through a time of deep grief in my life, and your writings and your photos are a soothing balm.

A Whole Lotta Magic said...

I love this.

Anonymous said...

Miss reading your blog. Hope you are well.