GROUNDED 5786: "Grounded In Thanksgiving"

As we begin a new year on the Hebrew calendar—Rosh Hashanah having just passed—the Lord has placed a word in my spirit: this is the year to be grounded and anchored in Him.

I’ve released a word about the year 5786 being the “Year of the Anchor.” This is tied to the symbolic meaning of the number 86 and its connection to the VAV, which looks like a hook.

The Lord has shown me how He wants to anchor His people in this season. There are going to be strong headwinds—socially, culturally, even environmentally. If you think it’s been disorienting already, we’re just at the beginning. But in the hurricane-force winds of culture, God is calling us to anchor ourselves deeply in Him.

The Power of Thanksgiving

The first step in anchoring ourselves is through thanksgiving and gratefulness. Thanksgiving guards your heart and mind, and it breaks the grip of worry and fear.

The enemy seeks to enter through your mind. No matter what sin or activity you’ve been in, his influence begins in the way you think. When you give him access to your mind, you give him access to your peace. But when you align your mind with Christ, you shut that door.

“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5

Prayer and Supplication with Thanksgiving

So how do we align our minds with Christ? It begins with thanksgiving. Paul writes:

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

Philippians 4:6

And then the promise:

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:7

Entering God’s Presence with Thanksgiving

When your mind starts to worry or wander, thanksgiving is the key to re-centering yourself. Psalm 100 gives us a beautiful roadmap:

“Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!

Serve the Lord with gladness;

Come before His presence with singing.

Know that the Lord, He is God;

It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,

And into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting,

And His truth endures to all generations.”

Psalm 100:1–5

Anchored in Intimacy with Christ

Thanksgiving is not just about words. It’s about stepping back into intimacy with Christ. When you feel disconnected, start thanking Him. Start singing. Let it become a song from your own heart—spontaneous or familiar.

In this season, God wants you grounded. He wants to be your hope. He wants you to remember that nothing shall by any means harm you—but this comes from closeness with Him.

So as you begin this new year, let thanksgiving be your anchor. With thanksgiving, you can make your requests known to God, and His peace will guard your heart and mind.

A Closing Prayer

Father, in this season, we pray that our souls become prosperous like never before. We ask for greater measures of peace, faith, joy, and anchoring in You. Keep us bound to Your love, Your grace, Your Word, and Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, amen.

This is the Year of the Anchor. Receive it and walk it out. While others are losing hope or complaining, you will be grounded in Christ.

“Do all things without complaining and disputing.”

Philippians 2:14

Minister to Jesus.

I love you. I pray this blesses you.

In Him alone,