“You crown the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with abundance.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65‬:‭11‬

How beautiful that is. This idea of crowning the year—surrounding the year with God’s goodness—and that His path drips with abundance is so powerful.

A friend of mine once wrote a calendar devotional and titled it “Wagon Tracks” based on this very verse. He reflected on the phrase: “Your paths drip with abundance.” He imagined the idea of tracks left by a wagon overflowing with fruit—abundant fruit spilling over, juices flowing down into the wheels—and as the wagon moves forward, it leaves behind trails of abundance. That’s the concept here.

And indeed, as we look back over 2025, we must say, “Surely, goodness and mercy have followed me all the days of my life.” Looking back, we can say, “Hitherto has the Lord helped us.” As I reflect, I have to say, “The Lord has been with us each step of the way.”

That’s what the psalmist is saying here: “Lord, You’ve surrounded us. You’ve crowned us.”

And not only that, but this passage continues with a beautiful picture:

“They drop on the pastures of the wilderness,
And the little hills rejoice on every side.
The pastures are clothed with flocks;
The valleys also are covered with grain;
They shout for joy, they also sing.”

He clothes the hills, He covers the meadows, He fills the valleys. How beautiful it is to witness the abundance of God’s blessing!

Yes, as we come to the end of a year, maybe there has been loss. Maybe there has been tragedy. Maybe you’ve faced difficulties along the way. But even through all of that, you can look back and say: “The Lord has been with us.”

As the hymn writer once said:

“I’ve had many tears and sorrows,
I’ve had questions for tomorrow,
But through it all… through it all…”

And that’s the truth—we can face tomorrow because this God is with us.

Yes, He crowns the year with His goodness. He is a good God. He is a loving Father.

So, as you think about the Lord’s blessings and prepare to enter 2026, I want to encourage you to do a few things: Review the Past Year Take time to look back. Remember God’s faithfulness and the ways He’s provided and led you. Reflect on His Goodness Let gratitude rise in your heart as you reflect on all He’s done—even in hard seasons. Refocus for What’s Ahead Set your heart again to love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your might.

Anchor For Today:
May the God who crowned 2025 with His goodness lead you with even greater joy, peace, and purpose into the new year.