There is something dangerous about nostalgia when God has called you forward. In Genesis 19:26, we read one of the shortest yet most sobering verses in Scripture: “But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” Lot’s wife had been given a clear command—do not look back. God was delivering her family from destruction, yet her heart was still tethered to what she was leaving behind. Looking back was not just a physical act. It was a heart posture. Jesus later reinforced this principle in Luke 9:62: “No one who puts his hand to Read More
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The Gift of Access: Positional Purpose
One of the most powerful yet overlooked blessings in life is access. Access is more than opportunity — it is divine permission, spiritual positioning, and relational favor that places you where your effort alone could not take you. Access is a gift, and when God gives it, it changes everything. Throughout Scripture, we see that destiny often hinges on who is allowed in the room. Esther had access to the king (Esther 5:1–3). That access saved a nation. She was not the strongest person in Persia, but she had proximity to power. Her position became purpose when she stepped forward Read More
The Power of Decision
Your life transforms the moment you make a genuine decision about your future. Until you clearly define where you want to go, you’ll remain exactly where you are. This isn’t mere positive thinking—it’s a biblical principle woven throughout Scripture. “Choose this day whom you will serve” (Joshua 24:15). Joshua didn’t suggest the Israelites think about it or wait for perfect circumstances. He called them to decide. Decision precedes transformation. Move With Intention Once you’ve decided your destination, move toward it with purpose and conviction. Vague hopes produce vague results, but clear goals pursued with determination create momentum. Paul didn’t passively Read More
The Journey of Becoming: Getting Unstuck in 2026
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 This past year, God has been speaking a consistent message: you are in process. You are appointed, anointed, and still becoming. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. As we reflect on the themes that emerged throughout 2025, we see God’s faithful hand guiding, shaping, and empowering His people for their next season. As I sat with the Lord and we talked about last year and the coming Read More
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6
This past year, God has been speaking a consistent message: you are in process. You are appointed, anointed, and still becoming. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. As we reflect on the themes that emerged throughout 2025, we see God’s faithful hand guiding, shaping, and empowering His people for their next season.
As I sat with the Lord and we talked about last year and the coming year, I asked Him, “What are your people most concerned about in the coming year?” He said, “They are feeling stuck.” This past year, many have experienced sudden shifts in their seasons. Doors that seemed certain have slammed shut. Financial provision that felt secure has been canceled. Relationships that appeared stable have fractured. Health challenges have emerged without warning. Dreams that seemed within reach have suddenly felt impossibly distant. He said, “My people, they don’t know how to move forward.”
When we feel stuck, we need to remember that God already has a plan for 2026.
Know this:
- Your struggles are not meaningless
- Your pain has a purpose
- Your story matters
- Your prayers are heard
- Your breakthrough is coming
- Your tears are counted
- Your future is secure
“The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.” — Psalm 34:15.
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The Comfort of El-Roi: Seen, Known, and Loved
Have you ever felt invisible? Like no one, not even God, truly cares or sees you or the problems you’re facing? In those moments when loneliness weighs heavy and struggles feel unseen, there’s a beautiful truth that changes everything: God sees you. I’ve had several individuals talk to me this week about a sudden shift in their season. Doors were shut in their faces, finances were canceled, and seemingly everything that could go wrong went wrong. They felt that God had abandoned them; He no longer saw them. One of the most comforting names for God is El-Roi, which translates literally Read More
Appointed, Anointed, and Still Becoming
There’s something profoundly humbling about realizing that who I am today isn’t who I was yesterday, and who I’ll be tomorrow is still being shaped by God’s faithful hands. The journey of transformation isn’t always comfortable, but it’s always purposeful. Because of God’s grace, I’m becoming the person He’s appointed me to be. Scripture reminds us in Philippians 1:6 that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” This promise anchors my soul on difficult days when growth feels slow or impossible. God isn’t finished with me yet. Read More