At the beginning of 2026, I decided I would choose a word that would set the tone for my year. The word portion was what I landed on.
Over the years whenever times have been tough and I’ve felt low, food, friendships, and social media have been where I’ve turned to derive comfort. And although there is nothing inherently wrong with these outlets, the closer I’ve grown to God, the more I’ve come to learn that true peace and security can’t be found anywhere outside of Him. All other things when relied on too heavily, lead to disappointment. The conclusion of the case study of my life, and many others’ I’ve been blessed to cross paths with as well as witness from afar online, show that although relying on God for strength and sustenance in all seasons isn’t easy, it ultimately leads to growth and betterment.
I am writing on this topic today, as during my time in the Bible this morning, I was in the book of Deuteronomy (which has proven to be a challenging read), and came across a verse that brought tears to my eyes – “For the Lord’s portion is His people…”. – Deuteronomy 32:9
It’s coming to the end of 2026 and I know that I thought of my word of the year a lot less than I would have liked. I’m currently in a season of life that is set apart from my previous ones. For the first time, I am not following a path that has been paved out for me. I’m a few weeks into living in a brand new city in a country I used to call home over ten years ago. I am living in the midst of the freshest start I have had in a long time – no familiar faces or places, working a new job, and inhabiting a new home.
Suddenly the word portion has become of the utmost relevance in my life. I have found myself depending on God in this time more than ever. For company, for peace, and for security. In this season of change, I have found myself clinging to Him and His promises – that He will never leave or forsake me, that He will give me wisdom freely when I pray for it, and that He is my provider, comforter, and place of refuge.
Today, reading that His people are His portion reminded me how much more He loves and cares for me than I ever could. Here I am, needing to be plummeted into a set of foreign circumstances to call Him my portion, while all this time I’ve been His.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but regardless of how far we may feel from Him, He has never moved an inch. ❤
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