Text: Isaiah 40:29-31(KJV)

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Congratulations and Happy New Year - 2026

Friends, we cannot rely on human strength alone for the journey ahead of us. There are moments of uncertainties and weariness when our physical strength has limitation because every journey either spiritual, emotional, or physical require divine energy. Yes, we can see challenges but there is an assurance for the power of God which is here to lift us up at those discouraging hours ahead of the year. He is promising strength for every step, so we cannot wait for our strength to run out because His strength is available and sufficient. Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. We are not relying on last year’s strength rather He offers fresh strength for a new beginning today. So, in that distressed and exhausted moments ahead, we are drawing and leaning on the strength of God. Relax, His grace is sufficient in our weakness for spiritual growth and unending peace. There is strength for today, courage for tomorrow and boldness for the future. Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Interestingly, we should form the habit of waiting on the Lord as He is not inactive rather we should absolutely trust in Him. Despite the overwhelming trails and opposition moments, let remember there is grace for new start.  2Cori. 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Hence, we can lean on Him through prayer, worship, and obedience, He renews our inner strength and equips us to continue moving forward through His Word. The goodnews this morning is that, you may not feel strong, but God’s power is perfected in your weakness all through the year as we fix our eyes on Him in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord may Your strength remain most evident when our own strength is exhausted as we journey through the year 2026 in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to come unto Him with your labour and heavy burden as to receive His own rest. 

 Text: Luke 5:36-38(KJV)

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old. And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.

Congratulations and Happy New Year 2026

Friends, we must learn to be intentional in deleting from our memory the old negative experiences before it affects your new version. Hence, leaving the old for the new is a call to release what God has already in stock for us. We can’t embrace the new without walking away from the old. Yes, the old can block your view of the fresh things God is doing. He cannot pour the new wine into the old wineskin because it can sour the fresh taste of your beauty. 2 Cori. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Therefore, holding the past pain, past shame, past frustration whether in mindset or habit can slow down your moving forward. So, we should not allow the past to shape us as it cannot define our future rather we should see the future as the promise of God that will outshine the negative past. Phi.3:13-14 - Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Amazingly, it will interest you to know that God’s new agenda opens up when our comfort ends and we submit to Him.  This will make it very clear that it is the finger of God at work. But, as we step into the unknown by the help of God, it helps us to build confidence in the promise of God and not on self. Hence, we should not even ponder on the old so that it does not cloud our minds for the new. Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. However, it requires our trust in God, obedience and absolute willingness to His plan. I encourage us to surrender the old today as we lay it at the feet of Jesus for exchange and restoration. And I pray, we shall let go of different pains for our relief in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, help us to leave the old things that does not align with God behind and may we walk boldly into the new You have prepared for us in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, moving forward positions you to receive God’s new plans and agenda.

Text: Jeremiah 29:11(KJV)                                

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026

Friends, it is a thing of joy as I congratulate and welcome us into year 2026. With a heart full of gratitude, we have boldly stepped forward into God’s plans for the next phase. God’s plans are always ahead of us and very great, not behind us. So, to step forward into His plans means releasing the safety of the familiar and trusting the faithfulness of God. Hence, our past cannot hold us back because we are standing on the plan and purpose of God concerning our lives. However, as our feet has stepped into the new year, we shall begin to experience beauty on every side as we ride on the wings of God. 2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight. So, our fears will not stop us but our faith will carry us into God’s promises this year. Therefore, we must keep our hope a life because in His plans nothing will harm us. Isaiah 43:19 - 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.

Amazingly, God does not reveal the full picture at once; He simply invites us to take the next step in obedience by moving forward and upward. Psalm 37:23 - The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. However, faith grows when we move, not when we remain still. Though, stepping forward can feel uncomfortable because it requires trust. Yes, fear whispers failure but faith declares, God’s leading. Proverbs 16:9 - In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. So, it is important we recognize that when God calls us forward, He also supplies the grace, strength, and direction we need for the journey. LET’S GO with HIM. So, be confident into the new year as we build trust on the faithfulness of God because God has stepped in ahead of us to make all crooked ways straight in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, continue to order our steps as the righteous, and lead each step no matter how small to be guided daily by God’s wisdom, in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to go all out as we develop willingness to move with God even when we are afraid.

Text: Psalm 103:1-2(KJV)

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

Congratulations. It is the LAST DAY of 2025

Friends, when we form the attitude of looking back by reflecting on His faithfulness, gratitude begins and becomes easy despite the size of God’s goodness. This allows us to see God’s mighty hands in those seasons of trials and challenges that we passed through. Yes, looking back with gratitude is a powerful force that deepens our dependence on God. Therefore, our hearts must be filled with thankfulness, hope, and renewed faith seeing the journey so far, this year. Hence, gratitude transforms our perspective on how we view things around us. Psalm 107:1 - O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever. This makes us to see the blessings all the year instead of pains, burdens, we see victories instead of failures, and divine provision instead of lack. As we give God thanks this last day of the year, it shifts our focus from problems to blessings and goodness of God, bringing peace and joy to crown our year despite the difficult times. Psalm 77:11- I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

Interestingly, when we look back by keeping a gratitude journals that helps us record answered prayers, moments of God’s mercy, provision, and protection etc. Then, we can now express genuine thanks from a heart free of heaviness no matter the storm. Also, this helps us to continue to share testimonies that will help us celebrate the milestones in our growth on every side. Psalm 124:1–2 -If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us. So, let’s recall the grace of our God that we enjoyed as they will help us face the new challenges with courage in this season. I encourage us to remember the helps from the Lord all through the year as it strengthens our faith in God by reflecting on His faithfulness in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly father, teach me to always respond with gratitude as an attitude and praise with dance that will keep me in joy continually in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to use gratitude lifestyle to inspire confidence for the future victories.

Text: 1 Samuel 7:12(KJV)

Then Samuel took a stone, and set it b

etween Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.

Friends, often times we tend to focus on what lies ahead and forget to acknowledge how far God has already helped us to go through the thick and thin seasons of the year. Yes, life journey was marked by uncertainties and seasons when strength seems insufficient. But, we are here to recognize that it has been the help of God almighty who has brought us thus far. Hebrew 13:6 The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. It has been a journey by His strength, not by might nor by power. The victories and the testimonies has been by His divine intervention if we can sincerely take stock. God did all for us to arrive here today. He is indeed our Ebenezer which is the stone of our help as individuals, families, organizations, nations etc. Yes, for all the answered prayers, it has been the help of God. It is important we pause and reflect on His faithfulness as to strengthen our faith for the future. We can’t take the glory of the year to ourselves. Our help is from the Lord. Psalm 121:1-2 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

Interestingly, we must learn to reflect on the past victories and give God all the glory as we testify and return quality thanks to God which will ultimately yield to our wholeness. We need God to strengthen our hope and help in Him. Indeed, we are grateful for the peace that came by His help inspite of the challenges around us. He is ever present in the time of trouble. We can’t forget too fast. Psalm 46:1- God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Hence our trust in God gives us confidence that He will help us again as we continue to declare God’s faithfulness over the present concern. I pray His help over us will not cease rather it shall overflow into the coming year in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Father, when I look back, I see Your hand sustaining me, delivering me, and guiding me, help me never to forget Your faithfulness in Jesus name 

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, your past, your present, and your future are secure in Him.

Text: Colossians 1:27(KJV)

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Friends, the powerful truths remains that the Christ that we know by faith as Christians is actually in us for glory. When we accept Him as our Lord, His Spirit dwells in us to outshine darkness as He is light. It is a great mystery that shows when you carry Him as He cannot be hidden. The evidence can be visible and tangible with glory and not shame that is expressed daily in our actions. Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. Hence, our hope of glory is not based on circumstances, achievements, or background, but on the indwelling presence of Jesus. So, we should live with this assurance that our future is full of glory and beauty. Ultimately, He provides the wisdom for decisions, power to overcome sin, and peace in the midst of trials. Therefore, Christ living in us is the source of spiritual growth, love, and the hope of eternal glory as we are no longer defined by our past which limits us. 1 John 4:4 - Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.

Amazingly, His indwelling Spirit is the very presence of God in our hearts, guiding, empowering, and transforming us from the inside out. So, as we live and move in our everyday activities, we walk by the glory that is in Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. This means having Christ makes us not to be alone or empty but we are wrapped with His wisdom and glory which shapes our decisions. Remember. this hope of our glory is not a distant dream rather an instant experience the moment we accept Jesus into our lives. Hence, we rely on His strength rather than our own in times of challenge as we acknowledge Him and meditate on scriptures daily, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Lord Jesus, thank You for dwelling in my heart and may my decision align with God’s will for eternal rest in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, Christ in you is the greatest treasure, the source of hope, power, and eternal life.

Text: Isaiah 6:8(KJV)

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!

Friends, throughout the scriptures we can see that God works powerfully through people who simply said “Yes” to Him. This is the heart that surrender in faith with practical obedience to God’s will. God does not call for latter time and not with delays or negotiation. So, a heart of Yes to God does not wait for perfect condition rather absolute trust on the wisdom of God. Isaiah encountered God and his willingness preceded his assignment. Remember, God is not primarily looking for ability, but availability. For instance, when God called Abraham, he obeyed without knowing the destination.  Hence, his “Yes” positioned him as the father of many nations. Psalm 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. Also, Mary the mother of Jesus, offered one of the clearest examples of a yielded heart when she said, “Be it unto me according to your word”. It is this willingness that ushers us to God’s fullness to our destiny. 1 Samuel 3:10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. And Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

Amazing, when we form the habit of saying “Yes” to God it often requires letting go of fear, control, pride, or convenience. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Therefore, a yes to God is a sign of spiritual maturity that will make one to choose obedience even when the cost is high. But, it is exciting to know that every Yes to God will lead one to growth and alignment to divine purpose. Let’s be encouraged that God is not looking for perfect people, but for a willing heart. I pray we shall be that willing heart today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord, align my heart with Your will as you remove every fear and help me to obey You fully and joyfully in Jesus name. 

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to give your “YES’ to God today.