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One Word 2026

Yield means I release control — my ego, my timelines, my outcomes — to God. I stop forcing what I was never meant to carry and make room for what only He can do.

I’m learning that my limits are not weaknesses; they are invitations. When I reach the end of my strength, God’s strength begins.

Yielding isn’t giving up. It’s giving over.

A yield sign while driving reminds me of this truth. You don’t stop moving, but you don’t force your way forward either. You slow down. You look. You wait for the right moment to merge. You recognize the flow is bigger than you, and rushing ahead can cause damage.

Yielding to God works the same way. When pressure builds, I yield instead of pushing. When I don’t have answers, I yield instead of pretending. When fear or pride rises, I yield instead of resisting His leading. I can’t see everything coming — but God can. So I trust His timing and allow myself to be carried forward by His plan.

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” (Psalm 37:5)

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to yield — not once, but daily. Where I am weak, be strong. Where I hold on too tightly, help me let go. I trust You to do what I cannot. Amen.

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Thankful For Growth

Through trials, failures, successes, and relationships, we grow. Growth is rarely comfortable—it stretches us, challenges us, and pushes us beyond our limits. But growth is the evidence of God’s work in our lives.

When we pause and reflect, we see how all these experiences work together to shape who we are. Be thankful for the journey and the growth it produces. Look back at how far you’ve come, and be encouraged for the road ahead.

Scripture for thought:

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever!”

2 Peter 3:18

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Thanksgiving Day

Thankful For People And Relationships

Today, on Thanksgiving, take a moment to be grateful for the people in your life. Family, friends, teammates, mentors—they shape, support, and encourage you.

Sometimes the greatest blessings come through the people who lift us, challenge us, and walk beside us in both easy and hard moments. Take time to express gratitude. Let them know they matter. Relationships are one of God’s greatest gifts.

Scripture for thought:

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”

1 Chronicles 16:34


Happy Thanksgiving Friends

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A Journey of Thankfulness Day 3

Thankful for Success

Success is a blessing and something to be thankful for. When you have gone through trials and failures, success becomes even sweeter.

The key is balance. Don’t bask in it for too long. Life is a journey—a road we must keep traveling. Celebrate your wins, but remember: there’s always a next step.

“Every success is usually an admission ticket to a new set of decisions.” — Henry Kissinger

Your planning, hard work, and perseverance produce results. Take a moment to celebrate, and then move forward to what’s next.

Scripture for thought:

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.”

Proverbs 16:3

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A Journey of Thankfulness – Day 2

Thankful For Failures

Some failures are our own doing; some are out of our control. No matter the cause, failure is always an opportunity to grow, to change, and to become better.

If we embrace it, is it really failure? No. We will be better because of it. And when we look back, we can even be thankful for it.

“Failure is never fatal. But failure to change can and might be.” — John Wooden

Don’t fear failure. How you respond, learn, and grow from it is what will define you. Every setback is shaping you into a stronger, wiser version of yourself.

Scripture for thought:

“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” – Romans 5:3-4

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A Journey of Thankfulness

Thankful for Trials

This week, let’s pause and reflect—not just on what we have, but on all we’ve experienced. Life is full of challenges. Some are small, some shake us to our core.

Trials are never fun, but they are opportunities. They teach patience, resilience, and faith. The struggles we face prepare us to help others who may walk a similar path. When we allow trials to teach us, they are never wasted.

Be thankful for the trials—they strengthen you, shape you, and ready you for what’s ahead. Perspective is everything.

Scripture for thought:

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” — James 1:2-3

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What If God Already Told You?

Isaiah 30:21 (NIV)
“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’”

What if the answer you’ve been praying for… already came?

Sometimes, we ask God to reveal His will while quietly ignoring the nudge He already placed in our spirit.  The truth is, many times we do know what we’re supposed to do—we’re just hesitant to step out in faith.  Fear, doubt, or the comfort of the familiar can keep us from moving forward, even when the path is clear.

God’s voice doesn’t always thunder from the heavens.  More often, it whispers in the quiet places of your heart.  That persistent stirring? That quiet conviction?  That’s the Holy Spirit guiding you, reminding you that He’s already spoken.

So pause.  What does your heart tell you?  Not your emotions, but the Spirit-shaped truth resting deep within.  God doesn’t just give direction—He walks with you in it.

Don’t miss His will because you’re waiting for a louder voice.  Obey the whisper.  The time to act may be now.

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The Freedom Path

Not every open door is right,
Not every flame deserves your light.
The world will pull from every side,
But peace walks where God’s truths abide.

The easy road may charm your pace,
But leads you far from love and grace.
The narrow way, though steep and still,
Will shape your heart and bend your will.

Each choice you make—a step, a seed,
That feeds your soul or fuels your need.
But freedom comes when we let go,
Of lesser things we used to know.

Set eyes on Him, and not the race,
Not fleeting praise, but lasting grace.
In God’s great plan, you’ll find your way—
A life that sings, when you walk in HIS way.

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Forever Free

Redemption isn’t about what I’ve done — it’s about what’s been done for me.
Even when I have wandered, grace breaks the chains of guilt and shame, and God’s love rescues me and leads me back home. 

Forever Free
by Todd Gordon

I wandered far on roads unknown,
Chasing dreams not quite my own.
But grace pursued with steady light,
A quiet voice that pierced the night.

I stumbled through the weight of shame,
Yet mercy met me just the same.
No anger burned, no judgment thrown—
Just arms of love to bring me home.

He wiped the dust from off my face,
Clothed me in undeserved embrace.
Where death once ruled, now hope takes breath,
A soul revived, redeemed from death.

Now in His peace I choose to stay,
The guilt is gone, He’s shown the way.
I once was lost, but now I see—
Forever held, forever free.

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 30: Running the Long Race

Change is a marathon—keep running.  Keep stacking stones daily.  Hebrews 12:1 (ESV) says, “…run with endurance…” Every step’s His—trust.  How will you endure?

You may lag at times—restart—He’s faithful.   Are you tiring?  Press on—He’s near.  God’s not done.  He never will be—keep going.

What’s your chase?  Grit, grace—He’s your finish.  Run today—He’s with you.  Always!

Keep Stacking Stones!

Questions:

  1. What change do you chase?
  2. How will God help you?

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God Already Knows

In the quiet of your heart, where worries creep and grow, There’s a truth that shines like the dawn: God already knows.

The fears that weigh your spirit, the paths you cannot see, He holds them in His hands, with a love that sets you free.

The outcome of your trials, the burdens that you bear, Are written in His story, woven with His care.

Trust Him in the shadows, when doubt begins to call, For God is ever-present, He’s with you through it all.

No storm can shake His promise, no night too dark to roam, He carved the way before you, and He will lead you home.

So rest within His mercy, let anxious thoughts be stilled, God already knows your heart, and His plan will be fulfilled.

Walk boldly in His grace, with faith as your guide to show, That through every step you take, God already knows.

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 29: Shining Every Day

Virtues shine—speech, love, faith (1 Timothy 4:12, ESV). Young, old—We’re still growing them, still learning.  Pick one—live bold.  God uses it—light others’ paths. How will you reflect that virtue?

I’ve stumbled—in my 30s, in my 60s—but virtue keeps calling.  It’s calling you too.  Kids or elders—faith still teaches.  Are you dim? Shine—someone sees.  Our challenges test love—but they can still reflect Christ through them all.

What’s your virtue?  A daily yes, a daily I’ll try my best matters—He’s crafting you.  How will it bless?  You may never know, but start now—He’s wanting to shine through you.

Keep stacking stones to keep shining His light and goodness for others.

Questions:

  1. Which virtue can you grow?
  2. How will it bless others?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 28: Grace That Echoes

Grace outlasts words.  Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) urges, “Be kind…” I’ve seen kindness stick—good quotes fade.  Live with kindness and grace—your legacy lives in your actions.  A gentle touch—Christ’s mark.  What grace can you give?

I’ve rushed at times—missed chances—but remembering grace has slowed me.  Made me more effective. 

Remote life tempts distance—God calls for nearness.  Don’t let distance keep you from being near people.  Are you harsh at times?  Soften—it will last longer and be more effective.

How will you shape lives?  I’ve seen grace heal old wounds—yours can too.  Trust Him—and make it an  eternal trust.  Are your actions echoing Christ?  If not, start today—He’s in it.  Always. 

Keep stacking stones.

Questions:

  1. How can you show grace?
  2. What’s your legacy?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 27: Trust Through the Waves

Storms prove trust.  Psalm 46:1 (ESV) calls God “…present help in trouble.”  Mom’s faith—2004, her life in the balance—taught me: “Trust Jesus.”  He always holds—always.  He’s there—calming, guiding.

Doubt’s human—faith’s divine.  I’ve wavered at times—He hasn’t.  Are you sinking? Cling—He’s bigger.  Your storm will pass.  How will you rest?  Trust is not just a theory—it is very real.  God will steady you.

What tests you?  He’s your refuge—lean in.  Peace comes—He will support you when you trust in Him. 

Stacking stones is not always easy, but He is there to help you keep stacking. 

Questions:

  1. What storm tests you?
  2. How can you rest in Him?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 26: Bending, Not Breaking

Resilience adjusts—keeps you sailing. Philippians 4:13 (ESV) says, “I can do all things through him…” What tweak keeps you going?  God’s strength fuels grit.

Are you rigid?  Bend—He holds you.  If you crumble, then rise back up—He’s there.  How has adjusting helped? Trust Him—triumph’s near.

What keeps you afloat?  He’s your power—sail on.  How will you press on? Resilience wins—He’s your wind.  Keep stacking those stones this week.

Questions:

  1. How has adjusting helped you?
  2. What keeps you going?

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Day 25: Joy After the Turn

Mourn the past, then rejoice—God redeems.  John 10:10 (ESV) offers “…life… abundantly.”  Have you ever wasted time—had distractions—I sure have, but turning back brought joy.  What’s your detour?  Let go—He’s got abundance ahead.

Are you stuck?  Pivot to a different direction—He’s your victory.  I’ve seen regrets paralyze people—don’t let it get you.  Release any regrets and let God heal you.

There is a time to mourn, but you don’t have to live there.  A loss doesn’t have to be permanent—a loss can provide a new opportunity and a new life. 

Trust Him—He’s turning ashes to beauty.  What will you release?  Celebrate—He’s waiting. 

Questions:

  1. What do you turn from?
  2. How will you rejoice?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 24: Faith in Motion

Faith’s alive when it moves. James 2:26 (ESV) warns, “…faith apart from works is dead.”. Where’s God calling you? One step proves trust—your action is needed..

I’ve lingered, wished before—nothing budged.  Faith is a verb—move it.  Are you stalled?  God meets obedience—He’s waiting.  What’s your call?  A prayer, a deed—start.  If it doesn’t work out exactly right that’s ok.  Adjust, adapt, start again.

How will you move?  Trust Him—He’s in it.  Faith walks—prove and move yours today.  You are not alone in this.  He will help you stack those stones but you have to start.

Questions:

  1. Where does faith call you?
  2. What’s your step?

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Day 23: Effort That Endures

Change demands effort—commitment, guts.  Colossians 3:23 (ESV) says, “…work heartily, as for the Lord…” When you slack off—becone stagnate—effort will  revive you. What do you need to push through?  God honors sweat for Him. It’s not easy—but it is holy.

I’ve coasted, lost ground—work woke me up.  My 5K training needs it—yours too.  Remember , your 5K is whatever you are pursuing to do.  God’s in every strain—He’s there.

How will you commit?  It’s kingdom work—your character grows too.  Trust Him—He fuels it.  What requires your all?  Step up—He’s crafting you through it.  Day by day.  Stone by stone.  Keep stacking them.

Questions:

  1. What requires your effort?
  2. How will you commit?

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Day 22: The Eternal Anchor

Jesus is steady—life isn’t. Psalm 18:2 (ESV) calls Him “my rock…”  What’s rocking you?  He’s your anchor—unchanging and sure.  Release worry—He’s got you.

When my mom faced her storm—trust held her;  it holds me and can hold you.   He’s unshaken—yesterday, today, forever.  When fear creeps in He stays. 

Are you shaken by something? Let go—He’s bigger.   How will you trust?  Control is a myth.  He is your truth, your rock. 

Rest in His strength—it’s unshakable.  He never sleeps.  He never slumbers.  (Psalm 121:4). What will you release today?  He’s your peace—anchor there.

Questions:

  1. How does He steady you?
  2. What worry can you release?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 21: Flowing with Purpose

Life’s a river—adapt or stall. Romans 8:28 (ESV) assures, “…all things work together for good…”  Have you resisted turns?  Going with the flow can help you to be stronger and wiser. What change can you ride?  God can use it for good.

Past changes have crushed me, then they helped to grow me.  Current ones—remote work, changes in life—do too.  Are you fighting?  Step in—His current’s safe and He is there to help calm the waters.

How has change shaped you?  Trust Him—change provides a purpose, it is not not a punishment.  Step into the water and flow forward—He’s your guide and He is good.

Questions:

  1. How has change strengthened you?
  2. What can you accept?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 20: Strength Beyond Me

You can’t change alone—God knew it, promising the Spirit (John 14:26, ESV). I’ve tried solo—flopped hard.  He’s still there. Where do you need help?  Ask today—He’s your Helper.

I’ve pushed without prayer—burned out. The Spirit guides and empowers.  Are you struggling?  Lean in—He’s faithful.  My remote work days can tempt laziness—He nudges me up when I forget that I work for an audience of One.  What’s your battle?  Don’t grit it out—give it up.  Let Him help you.

How will you seek Him?  He’s teaching me—every step is His.  Transformation is a team effort—let Him carry you.  What a teammate to have on your team.  Ask now—He’s ready.

We’re stacking stones…but we don’t have to do it alone.

Questions:

  1. Where do you need help?
  2. Have you asked today?

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Stacking Stones Devotional

Day 19: Building Victory Daily

My 5K dream lives in daily wins—fewer steps some days, but forward. Galatians 6:9 (ESV) urges, “…not grow weary of doing good…” Every effort counts—God sees.  What’s your win today?  Stack them—small builds big.  Consistency’s quiet power transforms.

Every walk, jog, and run is a brick—the finish line gets a little closer.  Are you weary in your daily walk with God?  Don’t quit—He’s cheering. 

I’ve seen people quit on their dreams—half steps still move you.  The Iowa winters cut steps—there are still wins.

What’s your 5K?  What are you trying to accomplish?  How will you persist?

Growth is in the efforts of each day.  In your Christian walk God is in the mundane—every choice matters.  Trust Him—your stack is growing.  What’s your next victory?  Keep going—He’s crafting something you likely can’t imagine.

Questions:

  1. What’s one win you can stack today?
  2. How will you stay at it?

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Day 18: Rock-Solid Living

Jesus’ words anchor us (Matthew 7:24, ESV).  Hearing is not enough—living by His words builds a life that stands.  I’ve drifted at times, chasing things that don’t matter—but His truth continually stands firm.  It’s daily obedience we should seek, not occasional nods.

I’ve built on shaky ground—plans collapsed.  Just like training to be better at anything—steady steps on His path endure.  Are you hearing without doing? We have all been there haven’t we?—empty faith.  Live it—love, forgive, serve. God’s word is a rock—it cannot be shaken.  Storms can topple half-built lives—don’t waver.

What distracts you?  Refocus—He’s your base.  Build today—each act a brick.  How will you live His words?  Slow and steady obedience holds.  Stand firm—He’s your strength.

Questions:

  1. How can you live Jesus’ words more deeply?
  2. What keeps you from building on His rock?

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Day 17: The Weight of Words

Words wield power.  In 1981 I was aimless.  Coach’s blunt, “Why don’t you do something with your life?” jolted me— (Proverbs 18:21, ESV). Haircut, college—purpose sparked.  Someone’s words shaped you too.  Now, who needs yours?  A bold nudge can shift a life—I’ve lived it.

I stood in that gym doorway, lost—Coach cared enough to speak.  Words can kill or heal—choose life.  I’ve held back, fearing awkwardness—regretted it.  Speak today—God amplifies.  Risk it—love overrides fear and can ignite a future.

Who’s drifting?  Your tongue’s a tool—use it well.  How will you speak?  I’ve learned this—caring trumps comfort.  Step up—He’s in your voice.  What life will you change today?

Questions:

  1. Who spoke life-changing words to you?
  2. Who needs your words today?

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