As we enter a new year, we all carry different experiences - some filled with joy, others marked by struggle. The key to moving forward isn't about having a perfect year or leaving everything behind, but about trusting God's presence in all circumstances. Isaiah 43:18-19 reminds us that God is doing something new, making pathways through our wilderness seasons. Whether we're recovering from difficulties or celebrating blessings, moving forward requires faith rather than clarity. God doesn't promise easy paths, but He promises to walk alongside us, providing new mercies each day and going before us into the unknown.