Merry Christmas, dear friends! My heart is full as I write this. We have reached the end of 2025, not by strength, not by luck, but purely by the goodness, mercy, and sustaining grace of God. If you’re reading this, you are a testimony. Through the highs, lows, victories, delays, lessons, prayers, tears, and laughter, God has kept you.
Christmas reminds us of the greatest truth: Jesus is the reason for the season.
Not the lights.
Not the gifts.
Not even the gatherings.
Jesus, God wrapped in flesh, came to dwell among us so that we might have life, purpose, forgiveness, and eternal hope. Christmas is the love of God demonstrated, the arrival of the Savior, and the unfolding of redemption’s story.
As we celebrate His birth, we also pause and acknowledge this:
We did not carry ourselves through 2025.
God did! *Insert Praise Break!*
As we wrap up 2025, we are not crawling into a new year, we are entering 2026 with vision, purpose, and strategy. God has invested far too much in you for you to shrink back now.
2026 is not the year to hold back.
It is the year to pour out what God has placed in you:
- gifts
- ideas
- messages
- businesses
- creativity
- service
- compassion
- prayers
We are not entering 2026 casually, we are entering on assignment.
Jesus modeled this life for us. He never wandered aimlessly. He never wasted time. He never misused resources. He was mission-focused yet deeply people-aware, intentional, compassionate, strategic, and obedient to the Father’s will.
“I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work.” – John 9:4
In 2026, we emulate Christ.
We are:
- intentional
- strategic
- disciplined
- prayerful
- focused
No more saying yes to everything just because it looks “good.”
No more pouring into places God didn’t send us.
No more wasting time, energy, money, or anointing.
In 2026, we are being spent for Jesus – wisely, purposefully, and joyfully.
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
Jesus lived 33 years yet fulfilled eternal purpose.
He:
- knew His assignment
- walked closely with the Father
- set boundaries
- rested intentionally
- loved deeply
- served sacrificially
He stewarded time perfectly. He valued people meaningfully. He was never rushed yet never idle.
As disciples of Christ, we don’t just admire His life, we imitate it.
“Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:6
Here are prayerful, practical ways to step into 2026 with intention:
Pray for clarity – Ask God:
“What are You calling me to build, release, or nurture in 2026?”
“What should I lay down?”
“Where should my time truly go?”
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:6
Write the vision – Put it on paper. Name it. Define it!
- goals
- habits to break
- habits to build
- faith targets
- financial plans
- health priorities
- relationship boundaries
“Write the vision and make it plain…”
– Habakkuk 2:2
Develop strategy – not just wishes
Vision without structure drifts.
Break goals down into:
- quarterly plans
- monthly focuses
- weekly actions
Remove distractions
2026 is not the year of “busy for no reason.”
It’s the year of purposeful movement.
Surround yourself with purpose-pushers
Not everyone is assigned to your next level. Some people are tied to your last season.
Speak these out loud:
- I will not waste my life, I will walk in purpose.
- My time, energy, and resources will honor God.
- I am disciplined, focused, and led by the Holy Spirit.
- I pour out what God has placed in me.
- 2026 will be a year of divine alignment and strategy.
- I live like Christ, intentional, loving, and mission-minded.
Meditate on these as you prepare your heart:
- Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
- Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision; make it plain…”
- Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as unto the Lord.
- Ephesians 5:15–16 – “Be careful how you live… making the most of every opportunity.”
- Philippians 3:14 – “I press toward the mark for the prize…”
Let these truths shape your mindset for the new year.
I pray you experience, the peace of Christ, the joy of His presence, the warmth of His love, and the strength of His Spirit
May your home be filled with laughter and light. May your heart be full of gratitude and May your life overflow with Jesus.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a glorious end of 2025. May 2026 be the year you refuse to shrink, refuse to waste time, and boldly walk in everything God called you to be.
Let’s plan, prepare, pray and move with heaven!
As we prepare our hearts, our plans, and our purpose for 2026, one of the greatest commitments we can make is to stay rooted in daily communion with God.
Transformation doesn’t happen by accident, it happens through consistent time in His presence, reflection, prayer, and intentional alignment with His voice.
That is why I created my journal: Daily Chats With Christ: 365 Days of Prayer Journaling
This journal was born out of my own journey of learning to slow down, sit with God, process life through prayer, and invite Him into every moment, every decision, and every season.
It is a safe space to:
- Pour out your heart before the Lord
- Reflect on His goodness and guidance
- Capture prayers, breakthroughs, and lessons
- Write vision, gratitude, faith declarations, & testimonies
- Strengthen intimacy with Christ, one day at a time
This journal will help you:
✔ Build a consistent prayer and reflection rhythm
✔ Stay spiritually grounded throughout the year
✔ Process emotions, burdens, and victories with God
✔ Grow in clarity, wisdom, and discernment
✔ Align your plans with God’s will, not pressure or comparison
2026 is a year of purpose and purpose flourishes in the presence of God. If you’re believing God for growth, healing, discipline, or deeper intimacy with Him, this journal is a beautiful companion for your spiritual journey.
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Jesus. Laugh. Love. Repeat! 