Jenny Marrs is taking a moment to reflect on 2025 as she looks forward to 2026, following a challenging year for her family. The HGTV star shared a breathtaking vacation view along with her thoughts on working through difficult times.
Jenny Marrs Reflects on 2025: ‘I’m Ending This Year a Bit Melancholy’
On December 31, Marrs took to Instagram to share some thoughts about the past year, which included so much heartbreak for her family.
“Spending this last morning of the year just as I have for as long as I can remember — wrapped in a warm blanket, steaming mug in hand, recording prayers for 2026,” she wrote in the caption.
“As I’ve shared before, rather than New Year’s resolutions, which are based on my own will-power and grit, I record specific prayers for the coming year,” Marrs continued. “I’ve found that as I pray the prayers throughout the year, they redirect my heart, attitude and actions to the One who authors my story in ways I could never begin to hope or imagine on my own.”
“I just have a slightly different view this year! 🥰” she noted, with the video revealing a gorgeous look at the Italian countryside.
The HGTV star shared, “2025 was a really, really hard year for our family, yet, as I read through my prayers from 365 days ago, I see God’s hand all over my life and the lives of those I love.”
“I’m ending this year a bit melancholy, sad to step into a new one without four dearly, dearly loved ones and our Dolly-girl, but I’m also grateful,” she wrote. “I’m grateful for the nearness of God through it all and for the gentle way He continues to restore my soul despite the presence of sorrow. I can look ahead with a defiant Hope, for I know there will always be troubles but I can also ‘remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.’ God led me to Psalm 27:13 as an anchor to hold tightly to over this next year and I will continue to look for His goodness each and every day.”
Marrs concluded, “May 2026 be a year of joy-filled moments, new adventures, peaceful days, and deep, soul rest.”
Fans Share Words of Support & New Year’s Blessings
Marrs’ fans flooded the post with sweet messages, and many remarked how her words were just what they needed to hear.
“I love this and needed this! What a hard and challenging year it was! Thank you for this perspective and Amen!!!” one fan wrote.
Another fan commented, “What incredible hope you may offer to someone else with this beautiful post. Life can be really hard, but if you’re anchored to the One who will see you through, it is counted as joy.”
“Your encouraging words have definitely helped me through some really difficult moments this past year. Believing and praying that He continues to pour out His goodness in each one of your lives especially in the New Year,” one fan noted.
Others shared messages including, “Happy New Year Jenny and to your family! Better days ahead” and “You are such an inspiration. Happy New Year Marrs family.”
