"Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” Lamentations 3:22-24

As dawn breaks, a fresh canvas awaits, heralding the countless mercies yet to be discovered. Just as a coffee pot is set to brew at the first light, we, too, can receive our morning blessings. “Sunrise is mercy on repeat” — a gentle reminder that each new day offers us divine grace, waiting to be poured into our lives.

In Lamentations 3:22-24, we learn how God’s mercies are renewed every morning. “Great is Your faithfulness!” This verse serves as the foundation for our daily rhythm; it reminds us of the endless opportunities for connection with the Divine, the anchor for our souls amidst life’s ebbs and flows. Because early prayer turned ordinary hours into holy ground.

Mark 1:35 says, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."

"Jesus rose before the sun so his heart could rise before the world. In the stillness, prayer set his steps." So, His quiet moments with the Father set the tone for His entire day, illuminating the path ahead. He greeted the day on his knees, not at the crowd’s applause. Dawn taught him the cadence of the Father’s will. Just as a well-prepared cup of coffee fuels our energy, a morning devoted to prayer rejuvenates our spirit, aligning us with God’s purpose.

When we carve out this sacred time, we align ourselves with the wisdom of Matthew Henry, who says, “Prayer should be the key of the day.” By dedicating our first conscious moments to God, we not only immerse ourselves in His presence but also prepare to embrace the blessings awaiting us. Remember, "early prayer turned ordinary hours into holy ground." Psalm 5, Verse 3 says, "In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly."

Prayer for the Day!

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of a new day filled with Your mercies. Brethren, I pray for you, may you receive morning mercies as you start each morning with God; may His light guide your steps, His Word steady your heart, and His peace quiet every anxious thought. May the joy of the Lord be your strength, and His wisdom your counsel in every decision. May His favor surround you like a shield, His love anchor you in every storm, and His Spirit refresh you as the dew of dawn. May the Lord go before you, stand beside you, and dwell within you, now and always. In Jesus name. Amen.

"This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it," Psalm 118:24

"Today is a divine gift, unwrapped breath by breath. Rejoice like it’s your first morning." Now hear the starter pistol again! “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Picture yourself a runner crouched in the blocks, every muscle awake, eyes fixed on the lane ahead. The track behind you fades; what matters is the strip of fresh ground waiting for your next stride.

With each heartbeat, echo Paul’s words: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal” (Philippians 3:13-14). That’s the rhythm behind our slogan—Run today, don’t replay yesterday. Yesterday’s missteps, victories, and side-routes are archived; today’s lap is open, bright, and God-graced.

Philippians 3:13-14 says, "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, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Elijah once tucked his cloak, fixed his gaze, and—powered by the Spirit—outran royal horses (1 Kings 18). His story reminds us that when we “run with perseverance the race marked out for us” and keep our eyes on Jesus, divine momentum carries us farther than natural strength ever could. As Andrew Murray assured, “The future is as bright as the promises of God.”

Practical step: jot down one spiritual goal for this week—perhaps memorizing a verse, pausing for a two-minute gratitude prayer at noon, or texting a word of life to a friend. Then, drop the weight of comparison. Your lane is yours alone. Like the marathon coach says, “Pace is unique; own it.” Whether your stride is brisk or measured, consistent movement with Jesus counts as progress. Hebrews 12:1-2 says, "Therefore, since such a great cloud of witnesses surrounds us, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Prayer for the Day!

Lord, I rise at Your signal and set my focus on the path You design. Thank You for fresh starts, clear lanes, and the strength to run with joy. Help me establish goals that honor You, release any urge to compare, and rest in Your bright promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

"Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." Joshua 3:5

Consecrate today (Joshua 3:5), expect a crowned year (Psalm 65:11), walk into what is being made new (Revelation 21:5). So, I encourage you to 'Step into Year 2026 with Promised Feet!' Imagine the footbridge between years: each plank is a promise, each step a surrender, the handrail His faithfulness, the path lit by His Word. Behind you, the river of “what was”; before you, a horizon of “what God will do.” Promised feet don’t rush; they are steady, clean, and directed.

What are Promised Feet?

• Consecrated feet: set apart to walk where He leads, not where fear pushes.

• Crowned-path feet: expecting goodness to meet them along the way.

• New-thing feet: ready to move when God says, “Behold, I make all things new.”

This is simple format how to step into the New Year:

1) Consecrate yourself today (Joshua 3:5)

• by Laying down old grime: confess, forgive, release. By Offering God the calendar, the keys, the plans. And by Simple prayer, such as “Lord, make me wholly Yours in this year.”

2) Expect a crowned year (Psalm 65:11 says, "You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.")

• Name the fields where you need His “fatness”: family, work, health, ministry.

• Keep an answered-prayer journal — track the crown on each month.

• Practice daily gratitude to spot the “wagon tracks” of His abundance.

3) Walk into what is being made new (Revelation 21:5)

• Ask, “What new thing are You forming in me?” Then take the first small step.

• Travel light: discard habits and narratives that can’t cross the bridge.

• Move at God’s pace — obedience now is better than speed later.

Declarations for 2026:

• I am set apart for God’s purposes; the Lord orders my steps.

• This year is crowned with His goodness; His paths drip abundance in my life.

• I welcome the new; I release the old; I walk by faith, not by sight.

• Courage rises in me because I have prayed; fear does not write my story.

Declaration prayer:

“Holy God, I consecrate my heart, my time, my gifts, and my pathway to You. Crown this year with Your goodness; let Your presence be the abundance on every road I travel. Make new what has grown weary, redeem what has been lost, and lead me step by step across this bridge into Your prepared future. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

A blessing as you step:

May your feet be sure, your heart be clean, your eyes be bright with hope. May every plank of this year’s bridge bear the weight of God’s promises beneath you. May courage meet you at every threshold, and may the One who calls you faithful finish what He starts. Step into Year 2026 with Promised Feet. In Jesus name. Amen. Remember, Revelation 21:5 says, "He who was seated on the throne said, 'I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Amen.