CHANGE WITH CHANGE
Don’t stagger through life; choose to step with purpose, expectation, and faith.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19.
Message:
2026 is a series of seasons, some bright and fruitful, others challenging and barren. I know some want me to hold our hands and tell us what we all love to hear. Yes, it’s a new year, and all will be well. Many times, we cling to what is familiar, whether it be our routines, relationships, or patterns of thought.
Yet, God calls us to something beyond our comfort zones: a new beginning in 2026. Isaiah 43:18-19 reminds us not to dwell on the past but to perceive the new things God is doing. Hallelujah!!! This passage is not just poetic; it is a roadmap for spiritual flourishing.
Each month in the year 2026 carries the potential for growth, transformation, and deeper intimacy with God. But it requires intentionality, a plan to change with the change. God invites us to perceive His fresh work and actively step into it.
You can’t control time, but you can plan what you want to do in 2026 and allow God to breathe on it. Don’t stagger through life. Planning doesn’t just exist in your mind; it exists in the unseen, and through intentional steps, God helps you pull it into the visible.
When we plan in alignment with God’s guidance, we don’t merely react to life’s seasons; we participate in the new beginnings He is orchestrating. We move from surviving to flourishing, from wishing for change to walking in it.
You must trust that God, who promises to make “a way in the wilderness,” is faithful to guide you through uncharted territories. This trust is not passive; it is an active posture of faith, obedience, and expectation.
I know someone is already asking, “What if I fail again?” listen flourishing requires courage. God’s Word encourages us to step forward even when the path is uncertain, trusting that He will provide streams in the wasteland. In other words, where life seems dry and impossible, God’s presence transforms scarcity into abundance, hopelessness into hope, and stagnation into movement.
As you move through 2026, remember: God is doing a new thing in your life, even in the unseen places. Planning your steps, aligning your heart with His guidance, and intentionally cooperating with His work allows the invisible to become visible. You don’t have to stagger through life; choose to step with purpose, expectation, and faith.
Each day is an opportunity to participate in His fresh beginnings. As you plan, perceive, and move in alignment with God, you’ll notice growth, transformation, and the quiet unfolding of His promises. Trust that He is faithful.
Reflection:
Where do I need to plan intentionally in my life this year?
What areas am I tempted to simply “stagger through” instead of stepping forward in faith?
How can I cooperate with God’s work in my life to make the unseen visible?
Prayer:
Lord, help me not to drift aimlessly through this year. Teach me to plan with Your guidance, to perceive the new things You are doing, and to step into them with faith and courage. I align my heart with Your vision, trusting You to make the invisible visible. Amen.