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.

Did Mary Know?

“Mary, Did You Know?” has always been one of my favorite Christmas songs because it asks questions none of us can fully answer. Did she know how far this story would go? Did she understand the weight of what she was carrying? Did she grasp how much her simple “yes” would change the world?

Truth be told, Mary didn’t know. She didn’t know how people would respond. She didn’t know how difficult the road would be. She didn’t know how God would unfold every detail. But she obeyed anyway. She surrendered completely—her plans, her reputation, her comfort, and her future—into God’s hands.

And because she surrendered, God did extraordinary things through her ordinary faith. The miracle didn’t begin with certainty; it began with trust. It began with a willingness to say, “Let it be to me according to Your word,” even when the outcome was unclear.

The same is true for us. God has amazing plans for your life, too. You may not see the full picture. You may not know the next steps or the final destination. But when you fully surrender—when you release control and trust Him—you won’t miss what God is doing. Often, the greatest blessings come not from knowing, but from trusting the One who does.

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

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

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