Your Timeline Or God’s Timeline?

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.”Ecclesiastes 3:1

There are many things you may be waiting for and hoping in 2026 it will be a breakthrough year but by all means you want it to be God’s timeline not yours. 

It is not easy to wait and depending on your personality you may be antsy to jump ahead. Never a good idea. 

Some of you may have been waiting for years for a relationship to be healed. Maybe you are waiting for good news on a job offer. Whatever it is try to be still and let the Holy Spirit work. 

PRAYER: Today I choose to ask God to help me truly be still and to let go of people in my life who don’t want to be my friend and focus on ones who do. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Click link by awesome Nashville songwriter Sonia Lee. 

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Hold That Tongue In 2026

“Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭

I have had people say how can I be so personal in my devotions but I am not always and sometimes people assume I must have peaked into their window or soul. I write what the Holy Spirit gives me ultimately hoping to help another struggling.

Sometimes it is better to not say anything or to air your dirty laundry so to speak. Does your heart hurt going into the new year? I have to admit mine does at times but I try to continually give it to God.

Everyone needs a trusted kind person in their life they can confide in during times of heartache and struggle. You are not alone. Talk to God everyday. Continue to pray.

PRAYER: I need you Lord as I can’t do things on my own without you guiding me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Time For Relationship Repair In 2026?

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

What is on your list of ‘to do’s’ for the New Year? Cleaning out closets and attic? Losing weight? Running a 5K? Hiking the Camino?(on mine)Restoring a broken relationship? Whatever it is a new year is perfect time to turn the page. 

Keep in mind you are not the Holy Spirit. You can pray but don’t step into Holy Spirit roll. 

God hears your heart. Do you want to cast off weights that have kept you from fulling enjoying healing and peace? Search your heart. 

PRAYER: Lord help me be guided by the Holy Spirit in all I say and do. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Love Bears All Things

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.1 Corinthians 13:7 ESV Bible Gateway

If you are going through a situation with a friend, family member, or spouse keep these words in mind. Now if in physically abusive situation it is best to seek help. 

God hears your heart. His desire is for brothers and sisters and husbands and wives and friends to live in peace and unity. 

1 Corinthians 13 is known as ‘the love chapter’ in the Bible and it is good to go back and read every now and then. Maybe start 2026 committed to live in harmony not allowing Satan to drive any wedges of anger or hate in relationships. Forgive if you need to. Say you’re sorry if you need to. But remember whatever you do to bring glory to Christ. You will make devil so mad. 

PRAYER: I choose love, peace, forgiveness, letting go of grudges or anything keeping lists of wrongdoings I have kept. Help me stay on track in 2026. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Stop Looking In The Rearview Mirror

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.Philippians 3:13-14

This is the final day of 2025 will you forward in 2026 or keep looking back? What do you want to achieve in the New Year? 

Have you made yourself any goals or resolutions or even decided how you will say goodbye to 2026. How about a fresh start in prayer. Deliberately getting on your knees and crying out to God. Things in your life may have gone south so to speak in 2025 but forgive when necessary and seek God first. 

Do you have relationships that need to be mended? Maybe Satan has made you feel you are ‘above’ reaching out and apologizing but you know deep down you need to. Let God of things divisive and pursue peace. 

PRAYER: Oh I cry out to God and ask that He mold me into His image and remove anger, a critical tongue, jealousy or anything keeping me from being effective for the kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

It I Never Too Late My Friend

But those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.Isaiah 40:31 NIV Bible Gateway

Do you ever feel life has passed you by and there is just no hope for change? Especially when you deal with health issues or physical limitations you can tend to become a pit dweller and get down in the dumps. 

It is time to lift your hope and your attitude. Perhaps going into a new year is a time to get refocused and if you have trouble with that try doing something kind to someone or for someone. 

Don’t allow this world and its’ problems to rub off on you. Don’t allow someone else’s bad vibes to get you down in a pit. Get up daily, drop to your knees and praise God for another day to make a difference. 

PRAYER: Lord thanks for being my God of hope. Help me to share hope with those hurting. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Regular Scheduled Programming?

“Remember not the former things,
    nor consider the things of old.“ Isaiah 43:18 ESV Bible Gateway

Ok so Christmas is over now back to our regularly scheduled programming so to speak. Does it have to go back to hum drum stuff or can you purpose in your heart to change things up in 2026?

Maybe you have unresolved conflicts in your life. Misunderstandings with spouse, family members, or friends. Perhaps going through an unsettled time financially. Whatever it is don’t drag stuff into the new year make up your mind things will be different. Let God help. 

Don’t allow Satan to divide your life and keep you emotionally drained. Begin today regardless of anything else to set a new forgiving tone in the New Year. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus I need you. When I am hated or misunderstood or treated poorly help me remember you too were spat upon and beaten and abused. Nothing I go through is anything like that. Open the door wide open for forgiveness and moving on. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Note- So I got ready to post a devotion for today and my completed saved devotion folder was empty. Had to recreate a new one at last minute. Sitting here at Grindz Coffee in Garden City, Idaho reconstructing devotions. Please pray for me ok?