Starting the Year With God: Why Wisdom Is My First Priority

As a new year approaches, I’ve been reflecting deeply on how I want to begin it. Not rushed. Not overwhelmed. Not led by pressure or fear. But grounded. Anchored. Covered. I’ve learned that how you start a year matters just as much as how you finish it, and for me, the foundation has to be God.

Starting the year with God brings clarity before confusion, peace before pressure, and wisdom before decision-making. Life moves fast, responsibilities pile up quickly, and if we’re not careful, we can find ourselves reacting instead of being led. When God comes first, everything else begins to fall into alignment.

The Bible tells us, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33). That verse reminds me that priorities matter. When God is first, we don’t have to chase everything else. We learn to move with intention instead of anxiety.

This is why I’m starting the year with the Proverbs 31 Day Wisdom Challenge.

Proverbs is a book filled with instruction, insight, and practical wisdom for everyday life. It speaks to our decisions, our relationships, our finances, our words, our character, and our faith. Wisdom isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about knowing how to live, how to respond, and how to walk uprightly even when life feels uncertain.

The Bible also says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:7). That scripture alone sets the tone for why this challenge matters so much to me. I don’t just want motivation for the new year. I want direction. I don’t just want excitement. I want discernment. I don’t just want to start strong. I want to stay rooted.

Beginning the year in Proverbs allows us to slow down and let God shape our mindset before the year begins shaping us. It helps us hear God’s voice clearly, sharpen our spiritual discernment, and build a strong inner foundation that carries us through the highs and lows of the year ahead.

This challenge isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency. It’s about showing up daily, opening God’s Word, and allowing wisdom to guide your steps. It’s about building a habit of seeking God first, not last.

If you’re feeling called to start the year differently, more intentionally, and more spiritually grounded, this journey is for you. If you want clarity for your decisions, peace in your spirit, and wisdom for what lies ahead, I invite you to join me.

We are starting the year together, rooted in God’s Word, growing in wisdom, and walking into the new year with purpose and direction. This isn’t just a challenge. It’s a commitment to begin the year led by God and strengthened by His truth.

I believe that when we start with God, we finish stronger than we imagined.

With love & gratitude
Coach Keisha 💜✝️