New Year’s Devotion for 2026
As we step into a brand-new year, let’s purpose in our hearts to pursue God with intention, faith, and joy. These five simple commitments can shape your spiritual walk in 2026 and help you grow strong in Him each day.
1. Pray the Word of God—Not Your Feelings
Pray from your heart, anchored in faith rather than emotion. God’s Word is steady even when life feels unstable. James 1:6 (NKJV): “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.”
2. Focus on One Covenant Promise Each Day
Meditate on one promise at a time. Let it renew your mind and strengthen your confidence in who you are in Christ. Galatians 3:29 (NLT): “And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and now all the promises God gave to him belong to you.”
3. Be the Grace of God to Others
Make it your aim to lift up, encourage, and speak life. Your words can become a channel of God’s grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV): “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”
4. Serve God by Serving His Church and His People
Strengthen your church. Build up others. Use your gifts to glorify God and expand His Kingdom. 1 Corinthians 14:12 (NIV): “Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.” And, 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV): “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
5. Offenses Will Happen—Choose to Overlook Almost All of Them
Unintentional offenses occur every day. Walk in wisdom, patience, and forgiveness. Overlook 99.9% of them, and forgive the rest! Proverbs 19:11 (NIV): “A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Acts 24:16 (NKJV): “This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.”
A Final Encouragement for 2026
Make wise choices this year by being intentional—not casual—about what you believe. Let God’s Word shape your thoughts, guide your steps, and anchor your heart every day.
Numbers 6:24–26 (NKJV)
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”
