To God be The glory, Amen

“God will give you the desires of your heart” comes from Psalm 37:4 in the Bible and isn’t a promise for material wishes, but rather a spiritual principle: when you find your ultimate joy and satisfaction in the Lord, your desires naturally align with His will, and He then fulfills those transformed desires, leading to true fulfillment, as explained in these sources. It means your inner longings change to match God’s purposes as you delight in Him, making His will your own heart’s desire. 

Key interpretations of Psalm 37:4:

• Alignment of Desires: As you focus on God, your heart’s wants shift from worldly things to spiritual ones, and God gives you what you now truly desire. 
• A Transformative Process: The promise is about a change within you, where your desires become God-centered, rather than just a blank check for any wish. 
• Condition of Delight: The key is “delighting yourself in the Lord,” meaning finding your greatest pleasure and peace in Him, not in possessions or achievements. 
• Deeper Fulfillment: When your heart finds its home in God, He blesses you with lasting joy and purpose, often in ways you might not have initially imagined. 

In essence, the verse teaches that pursuing God brings you to a place where you desire what He desires, and God delights in granting those righteous desires, bringing deep satisfaction. 

The trumpet of life!

New year, New Resolutions… it’s time to start planning for it. But firstly, it’s NEW YOU and NEW ME for out of the abundance of WHO we are comes every action hence there’s need to reorientate and build up ourself not with the WORLD’S SYSTEMS that have turned our world upside-down but with the MOST HOLY FAITH in CHRIST!

Elisha restored the life in Jericho with prayers and salt at the source of the water that caused their problems. Jesus had modeled the seasoning salt to us – Salt of the Earth;

“You are the salt of the earth” is a teaching from Jesus in Matthew 5:13, meaning Jesus’ followers should act as a preservative against moral decay, enhance the world’s goodness, and provide a flavorful, distinguishing presence, much like salt preserves food and adds taste, slowing corruption and bringing positive spiritual influence to the world. Believers are called to actively resist evil, spread Love and truth, and bring a Heavenly “flavor” or seasoning to life, contrasting with worldly corruption. 

Key meanings of “salt of the earth”

• Preservative: To slow down spiritual and moral decay in the world by actively opposing corruption and upholding truth, as salt prevents spoilage.
• Flavor/Enhancer: To add value, meaning, and a positive “taste” (like grace, kindness, peace) to lives and society, making things better where believers are present, notes LCBC Church and Today’s Catholic.
• Covenant/Fertilizer: To be a sign of God’s covenant and to enrich difficult situations, bringing life and growth to barren places, similar to ancient uses of salt in agriculture, say Reddit users and The Gospel Coalition. 

The warning

• Jesus also warned that if salt loses its flavor (its “saltiness”), it becomes useless and is thrown out, meaning followers who don’t live out their faith lose their purpose, 

Jesus is The solution to humanity’s problems. Imagine Him adding value to life through you in 2026… So, determine what you will do.       

The truth? Underneath civilization today are various silent satanic agenda to quench humanity as evident in the trending silly and insane ideas aimed to turn Man against Christ… So, let us learn of Jesus as The salt and spread The Word with prayer and Love everywhere in 2026!

God bless.🙏🔥

God Knows exactly where you are! Get set for a testimony, Amen. Daniel in the lions den, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace, Jonah in the whales stomach, Samson – eyes dug out! Hair shorn, put to shame in prison, made to entertain jeering crowds! We could go on and on Jacob prior to being renamed Israel by God was cheated by his Uncle! Yet God blessed his portion! Ruth was allowed to collect after the reapers had gone through the field…

The Bible offers many verses about God’s provision, emphasizing He meets our needs, not necessarily our wants, through verses like Philippians 4:19 (“My God will supply all your need…”) and Matthew 6:33 (“Seek first his kingdom… and all these things will be added”). Key scriptures highlight His sufficiency (2 Corinthians 9:8), guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6), and care (Psalm 34:10), encouraging trust and prayer instead of anxiety. 

Key Verses on God’s Provision:

• Philippians 4:19: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus”. 
• Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you”. 
• 2 Corinthians 9:8: “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work”. 
• Psalm 23:1: “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want”. 
• Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths”. 
• Matthew 7:11: “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!”. 

Trust & Prayer:

• Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. 
• 1 Peter 5:7: “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you”. 

God’s Generosity: 

• Malachi 3:10: “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse… and test me in this,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘if I will not open the heavens for you and pour down blessing until there is no more need'”.

These verses assure believers that God provides for their spiritual and physical needs as they trust in Him and seek His Kingdom. 

Several Bible verses speak to God lifting people up, with key examples being James 4:10, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up,” and Psalm 30:1, “I will extol you, O LORD, for you have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me,” showing God’s promise to exalt the humble and deliver from trouble. Other verses like Isaiah 40:31 promise strength, and Psalm 145:14 assures God upholds those who fall, all pointing to His support and restoration.
Key Bible Verses on God Lifting You Up:
James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (ESV).
Psalm 30:1: “I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me” (ESV).
Isaiah 40:31: “but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint” (ESV).
Psalm 145:14: “The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down” (ESV).
Psalm 40:2: “He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure” (ESV, paraphrase).
These verses offer comfort and assurance that God lifts the lowly, restores the broken, and provides strength and deliverance to those who trust in Him.
Amen!
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU
JAMES 4:10

10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

We discussed repentance with the previous verses. Verse ten comes as a summary with a gospel promise attached: “The Lord will lift you up.” The scene is any ancient throne room. The subjects of the King come and kneel before their Sovereign, and he reaches out to lift each of them up, bringing them from their kneeling position to a standing position before him, one by one. An arrogant king, a busy king, or a disinterested king might just wave them up and say, “Rise,” but not God our exalted King. He lifts each of us up personally.

Notice how Jesus gives a warning that is similar to what James says: “Whoever lifts himself up will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be lifted up” (Matthew 23:12). Self-exaltation (lifting yourself up to a position apart from the will of God) is a bloated and grotesque sin before God. Professor Lenski says: “It has produced the great pope, a large number of little popes, and men and woman ‘bosses’ in congregations. But all self-exalted men shall be humbled” (Matthew p. 902). Lifting myself up is a sin of the flesh, a lust for power and authority, and it tries to steal from God who is above all (Psalm 95:3) and who is all in all (1 Corinthians 15:28). It is to follow the path that was attempted by Satan and that brought about his downfall.

To be exalted or lifted up by God is to be given a new status by God. It does not always mean that someone is given a place of authority (such as Joshua, Josh. 4:14), but it can mean that God exalts his people the church for the sake of giving evidence as to the truth of his word, as when he exalted all of Israel after David conquered Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:12). Among us, the change of status is nothing else than the conversion from sinner to forgiven saint. We are continually exalted by God as we repent and put our trust in his promise of forgiveness, so that we are constantly restored and returned to our baptismal state of grace day by day. When we describe baptism, we should be careful to use the imagery of baptism, which is washing. This is God’s intended meaning of baptism. Long ago, the church father St. Jerome caused all manner of mischief when he completely changed the imagery of baptism into a plank floating in the water following a shipwreck to which we cling. After doing this, he tried to make repentance into a “second plank” with which we somehow swim to shore. In Jerome’s flawed analogy, why would I give up the “first plank” (baptism) in the first place? This has caused the Catholic Church and others to think that baptism only saved us from some sins, or as the great majority of Protestants claim, no sins at all, since for them it is a symbol and not a sacrament. But let’s let Jerome’s planks sink into the sea and restore our understanding of baptism as a washing, which is what it truly is. Through baptism, God washes away our sins. “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5). “Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word” (Ephesians 5:25-26).

Why spend so much time on baptism, a doctrine we all should know so well? Because if we let go it this teaching and assume it is known, it will become forgotten like a book missing from the library. We recognize by experience that the saying is true: “When a man has finished, he is just beginning.” We teach and teach again so that we will never forget.

Baptism restores us to having a clean and clear conscience before God (1 Peter 3:21), and it places us in a humble status before God alongside the angels and all authorities of creation, seen and unseen (1 Peter 3:22). We humble ourselves daily through contrition and repentance, and God lifts us up daily to the very same status we had during the act of our baptism, which is a saved and forgiven sinner with no outstanding or old sins still on our record. To be forgiven by God is to be completely forgiven by God. O Cherished Daughter or Son of the Living God, there is nothing in your past that still festers like some forgotten, unwashed dish molding on the kitchen counter or lying unseen behind the couch. All sins are covered by Christ; all sins have been washed away by your baptism. The sins you repent of today need only be today’s sins. Forget about the rest; God already has. Be the baptized saint that God has lifted you up to be.

   Baptized into your name most holy,
   O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
   I claim a place, though weak and lowly,
   Among your saints, your chosen host,
   Buried with Christ and dead to sin.
   Your Spirit now shall live within.

   My faithful God, you fail me never;
   Your promise surely will endure.
   Oh, cast me not away forever
   If words and deeds become impure.
   Have mercy when I come defiled;
   Forgive, lift up, restore your child.

   All that I am and love most dearly–
   Receive it all, O Lord, from me.
   Let me confess my faith sincerely
   And help me your own child to be!
   Let nothing that I am or own
   Serve any will but yours alone. (CW 294:1, 3-4)

In Christ we rejoice ceaselessly, Amen.

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Alicia Searl

Contributing Writer

Published Dec 10, 2024

How is it that we are already entering another year? Didn’t we just ring in a new one? Honestly, is it just me, or does it seem like these years are running altogether? It’s as if I blinked and one kiddo is about to go off to college, another is a few years from doing the same, and “our baby” (we lovingly call our surprise blessing) will soon be in the double digits. Does that mean she will sadly be leaving that “magical” stage? Oh, I can’t even bear to think about it! 

Unfortunately, I tend to get a tad bit sentimental at the end of each year, recalling how much our lives have drastically changed. Our three daughters are growing up at operation “warp speed,” and it has me holding all these memories over the years with bittersweet sadness. Not to mention I am faced with the brutal reality that another year has passed without my precious momma here to guide me. Oh, how I really need her right about now. Raising teens is not for the faint of heart!

Besides going down memory lane and being filled with rather big feelings, whether I like it or not, another year is upon us. Time sure has a way of capturing our hearts and stealing our attention, doesn’t it? So, what is an emotionally charged momma to do?

Well, sister, we can wallow in the past, strive to live up to those lofty New Year’s resolutions, pledge to live by a certain noble word, or…we can aim for something a little different this year. Not that there is necessarily anything wrong with having those reflections, setting goals, or living up to a faith-filled word, but, what if we also took time to tend to our emotional hearts while creating space to grow spiritually? What if this year we chose to shift our focus off us and our circumstances and placed our sights on the wonders of our incredible God? 

While we can’t make time slow down or bring back memories of old, we can enter the new year with a simple yet purposeful plan—a plan that will allow us to cherish the past, embrace the present, and hold on to the future with hope because we serve an awesome God! If you are ready to unpack a simple three-step plan to carry with you into the new year, let’s read on!

1. Seek God Wholeheartedly

The most vital step we can take as faithful followers of Jesus is to seek Him with our whole hearts. Not only is it fundamental to our faith and truly rewarding, but we were made for it. Yes, that’s right! God designed us to commune and connect with Him in a deep and meaningful way. And, let me tell you, God wants your heart! Actually, He wants everything to do with it!

So, what does it really mean to seek God with our whole heart as Jeremiah 29:13 calls us to? 

First, we must recognize that God gives us this gift of invitation as a precious promise to create a relationship with us, one built on truth as it is covered in His grace, mercy, and love. It’s just as God faithfully led and lovingly restored the Israelites; when we seek His face and come before Him with a humble heart, His righteousness flows. This should give us so much peace with our past, knowing that no matter what we have done, the troubles we have faced, or the mix of emotions that come with our former days, God is in the business of restoration. 

However, seeking God with our fleshly hearts isn’t always easy. That’s because our heart naturally bends toward distractions and pride and is inwardly deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). This is the reason God wants everything to do with the heart. Our loving God wants to settle this vital organ with His compassion and remind us of our true worth. 

Seeking God takes diligence through our time, efforts, and commitment. We can seek Him through our fervent prayers, getting into His Word, fasting, and praising Him. How can you train your heart this year to seek God? 

2. Surrender Your Ways 

As we head into a new year it is easy to look back on the past with bitterness or fondness, depending on our circumstances. After all, that is our human nature. But I invite you to take a moment to pause and reflect on how God has been faithful to you and your family this year. Where did He unexpectedly show up? When did He give you insurmountable peace? On the other hand, maybe God has seemed quiet or appeared distant. Maybe your heart is heavy and wrapped in sorrow or pain.

If you fall into the category of feeling lonely, lost, or forgotten, or your life is currently spinning out of control, my heart aches with yours. I don’t claim to understand or know what you are going through, but I can say with a real and vulnerable heart in those brutal times where we are left holding up empty hands to the Lord, reluctantly saying, “Let Your will be done,” a sense of peace can, and will, wash over us.

There is something beautiful that happens when we simply acknowledge that God is God and we are not! The truth is that our human minds can only hold so much, and no matter how hard we desperately try to control a certain situation or change a circumstance, there is a limit to what we can do. When left to our own devices, we will fail, every single time. 

Yet, our God, Who is all-knowing, all-powerful, all-wise, and all-good (Isaiah 55:8), holds a good and perfect plan for each and every one of us. His plan and perfect timing for every season of our lives, even in the midst of pain, come with a greater purpose, far beyond what we can ever comprehend. Yet, His plan and purpose are always good and offer hope (Jeremiah 29:11). We can bank on that! As you head into this new year, how can you let go and surrender to God’s good and perfect plan for your life?

3. Submit to God’s Will and Authority

When we give God our heart through prayer and hand over our plans, letting His purpose prevail, it leads us to the sweetest place of all. A place that allows God to move in our lives by giving Him the pen to write our story. When we submit to God, we honor Him as the authority over our lives and welcome Him into our hearts, our minds, and our souls. We allow Him to lead and guide us as we abide in Him, trusting that whatever path He sets us on, even if it doesn’t make sense, He will see us through (Proverbs 3:5-6).

David gives us such a beautiful depiction of trusting God and submitting to His will and authority. Even when faced with adversity, David came clean before God, often repenting with a real and openly raw heart, continually asking God for wisdom, discernment, and guidance. When we delve into God’s Word and rediscover how David, and many others in Scripture, longed for God’s authority, we too can learn how to walk in obedience. 

This year, get to know the sovereignty of God and how His divine authorship of your life can bring so much peace to your future filled with hope. What is God laying on your heart? Is there a gift you have been given that He wants you to share? Maybe a dream He has placed on your heart? Seek His wisdom and let Him guide you, then give Him the pen and let Him write your story!

Father God, You are so very good to us and we are truly amazed by the wonders of Your infinite Love. As we head into this new year and long to hold on to the past, feel lost in the present, or grow weary about our future, please soften and awaken our hearts. May we seek after You, surrender our plans over to You, and heed Your will. We love You and faithfully yearn to serve You. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

“Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.”

Matthew 6:9–10

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DECEMBER 28

His Perfect Will, His Final Word

I want to share with you a precious testimony from Caleb, a father in Texas who wrote to my team:

My youngest son was diagnosed with scoliosis when his X-ray showed a seventeen-degree curve in his spine. Upon receiving the news, fear, doubt, anger, sadness, worry, and condemnation began to set in our hearts. We were also concerned about potential disabilities and surgeries for our son in the future.

As a pastor, I found myself struggling with my Christian beliefs. Nevertheless, I could feel the Lord’s loving embrace and peace as I prayed for my son. My church also prayed for him, and we believed the Lord could, and would, heal him.

The doctor referred him to a children’s hospital and arranged for an appointment. By faith, we decided to go for the appointment to confirm the healing had already begun. Even though doubt, condemnation, and fear crept into our hearts, we kept declaring the finished work of the cross and we kept partaking of the holy Communion.

During the appointment, the doctor examined my son and took more X-rays. Then she said, “I have good news for you!” and showed us the X-rays that displayed no trace of scoliosis. Our son’s spine had straightened out. The Lord had healed him! There is victory and power in the cross indeed!

We now distribute a copy of Pastor Prince’s book The Power of Right Believing to every new member in our church. We believe miracles happen as we fill ourselves with the good news of the gospel.

I really felt for Caleb when he described the feelings he went through on hearing his son was diagnosed with a condition that could potentially lead to lifelong disability. Every loving parent wants their child to be well and to enjoy a quality life, and that’s also our heavenly Father’s heart and will toward us.

Despite his fears and uncertainties, Caleb did the best thing he could for his son. He kept declaring the finished work of the cross, and he kept partaking of the holy Communion. And just like that, with nothing spectacular happening, no voice booming out from heaven, and no earth-shaking demonstration of power, his son was healed.

Are you also concerned about a health issue today? I pray that as you do what Caleb did, you will also see God’s supernatural healing manifest for you!

This devotional is taken from the book The Healing Power of the Holy Communion—A 90-Day Devotional.

For many born-again Christians, the journey of faith is deeply intertwined with a transformation in political perspective, often moving from a stance of indifference or general cultural alignment to a more focused, conviction-driven worldview. Historically, this often meant aligning with the “Christian Right” movement that emerged in the late 1970s and 80s, focusing on social issues like abortion, homosexuality, and school prayer.

However, the political views of born-again Christians are not a monolith, and they have changed significantly over time due to generational shifts, changing priorities, and a desire to align more closely with biblical principles rather than party platforms.

Here is a detailed breakdown of how political views for many in this demographic have evolved:

1. From Cultural Conservatism to Focused Conviction

• Initial Shift: Many born-again Christians, particularly those who came to faith during the rise of the Moral Majority in the late 1970s, adopted a staunchly conservative, Republican-aligned viewpoint. This was often motivated by a desire to “reclaim” a perceived lost Christian identity in America.
• The Shift Over Time: Over decades, some have moved away from this rigid, party-line approach. While remaining “pro-life” remains a core issue for many (over 60% of non-evangelical born-again Christians still hold this view), there is a growing acknowledgment that biblical obedience might not fit neatly into one political box.
• Nuanced Views: For example, some have shifted to believe that caring for the marginalized—a key scriptural tenet—requires supporting social safety nets or immigration policies that were not traditionally favored by the right-wing.

2. Generational Shifts and New Priorities

• The Younger Generation: A significant transformation is occurring among younger born-again Christians. They are less likely to prioritize the “culture war” issues of the 1980s.
• New Focus Areas: Instead, younger believers often focus on:
  • Environmental Stewardship: Viewing climate change as a matter of caring for God’s creation.
  • Global Poverty and Health: Addressing issues like the AIDS epidemic and human trafficking.
  • Racial Equality: A growing focus on social justice.
• LGBTQ Rights: While traditional views often remain, there is increased debate and a shift toward more moderate or inclusive stances among some in this demographic compared to the previous generation.

3. The Shift from “Christian Nation” to “Kingdom Focus”

• Reassessing Influence: There is a growing reflection among some believers that the church became too intertwined with partisan politics, potentially sacrificing its spiritual witness for political power.
• Biblical Principles First: The focus has shifted for many from trying to legislate morality to emphasizing personal evangelism, community service, and living out the “Great Commission”.
• Disillusionment: The intense polarization of recent years has led some to distance themselves from both major parties, seeking a faith-based perspective that challenges the status quo rather than upholding it.

4. Continued Core Beliefs with Shifting Applications

• Theological Steadfastness: While political applications change, many retain a core conviction that the Bible should influence public life.
• Pro-Life and Family: Abortion and traditional moral values remain high priorities for a majority.
• Israel: Strong support for Israel remains a relatively stable, long-term political view for many evangelical Christians, rooted in a dispensationalist understanding of biblical prophecy.

In summary, the evolution of political views among born-again Christians is a move from a largely unified, party-aligned, culture-warrior stance to a more diverse, nuanced, and issue-driven approach that, for many, is deeply concerned with aligning public action with a holistic interpretation of scripture.

Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025

On this Last Sunday of 2025, we lift thanksgiving to the Lord for His goodness, grace, and glory throughout the year. With grateful hearts, we reflect on every blessing and on God’s unfailing love that carried us through. Be encouraged—God will honour you, and God will not forget you. Every good gift comes from Him.

“Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

John 11:40

The Year of God’s Glory

Seeing the Glory of God through Believing.

As we gather on the last Sunday of the year 2025, our hearts are full. We have walked through twelve months together under the banner of “The Year of God’s Glory.” Some months were bright and full of joy. Others were heavy and uncertain. But through them all, one truth remained unshaken — God’s glory has been revealed in our lives.

The words of Jesus in John 11:40 echo powerfully this morning: “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”

These were not empty words. Jesus spoke them to Martha, standing before the tomb of her brother, Lazarus. It was a moment of despair — death had already come. Yet Jesus invited her to believe beyond what her eyes could see. Faith became the doorway through which God’s glory entered that situation.

This scripture captures the story of our year. Many times, we stood before situations that seemed lifeless — maybe finances, health, relationships, or even faith itself. But through belief, we witnessed the glory of God restoring, reviving, and renewing.

Today, as we celebrate with thanksgiving to God, we gather to look back not only at what God has done but also at how His glory has been revealed — sometimes in the miraculous, sometimes in the ordinary, always in His faithfulness.

Thanksgiving is not just a yearly event; it is a spiritual posture. It reminds us that everything we have, everything we are, and everything we hope to be comes from Him. Gratitude keeps our hearts open to continue experiencing His glory.

1: Thank God for His Presence — His Glory With Us.

God’s Presence is the greatest gift we could ever receive in any year. When Moses led the Israelites through the wilderness, he said in Exodus 33:15, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”Moses knew that success without God’s Presence is empty.

Looking back over 2025, how often have we seen the comfort of His Presence?

• When challenges came, His peace sustained us.
• When uncertainty surrounded us, His Spirit gave direction.
• When we gathered to worship, we felt that gentle assurance — God is here.

There were mornings when the weight of life felt too heavy, but you still found strength to rise. That was the Presence of God working quietly within you. His glory is not only in visible miracles but also in daily grace.

Even in times you walked through loneliness or confusion, God was shaping something beautiful in you. Sometimes His Presence was a whisper, other times a stillness. But it was always consistent — for He promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Thanksgiving is our response to that Presence.

We say, “Thank You, Lord, that You never abandoned me. Thank You that I carried Your glory, not because of my strength, but because of Your faithful Love.”

When you thank God for His Presence, you honor Him as Emmanuel — God with us. This year, His glory walked beside you at work, guided you in your family, and comforted you in grief.

Let your heart declare: “Lord, I thank You because Your Presence never left me this year. Even when I could not see You, You were there.”

2: Thank God for His Power — His Glory Revealed in Action.

The story of Lazarus shows us that God’s glory is also His power displayed. Jesus stood before death itself and spoke life. His words carried glory that transformed a tomb into a testimony.

God’s glory is not confined to heaven; it enters our daily lives with power. Through this year, His power has healed, sustained, and surprised us.

• Some of you experienced healing that doctors couldn’t explain.
• Some received new opportunities that only God could open.
• Some saw family members come to faith or restoration.
• Some endured grief, and though pain remained, peace also came — divine peace beyond understanding.

That’s the power of God’s glory in real life. Glory turns pain into praise.
When we thank Him for His power, we declare that it was not by our effort, skill, or wisdom, but by His Spirit.

You may think your testimony is small — but nothing God does is small. Every provision, every answered prayer, every door opened is evidence of His glory working through power.

Let us remember: belief unlocks sight. Jesus said, “If you believe, you will see.” We often want to see before believing, but glory appears when faith goes first.
Even when miracles delay, God’s power is at work behind the scenes, shaping outcomes for His glory and our good.

Let your heart declare: “Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your power that raised me up this year. You healed me, protected me, and showed Yourself strong in my life.”

 3: Thank God for His Purpose — His Glory in All Things.

Lazarus’ death seemed tragic, yet Jesus said in John 11:4, “This sickness will not end in death. It is for God’s glory.”

Sometimes God’s glory is not seen immediately but revealed through process and purpose.

Many of us this year faced moments we could not understand. We asked, “Why, Lord?” We faced delays, disappointments, and detours. And yet, now we can look back and see — He was writing something divine.

God’s glory does not mean life without problems. It means His hand is visible even in the storm. What once seemed meaningless now shines with purpose — to strengthen our faith, to teach us patience, to show His power through our weakness.

Think about Mary and Martha waiting for Jesus while Lazarus was dying. The delay felt like abandonment. But in truth, it was preparation — an opportunity for resurrection glory.
Likewise, when you faced waiting seasons, God was preparing a greater testimony.

Romans 8:28 reminds us: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.”

Your “all things” — the victories and the tears — all worked for His glory.

As we close this year, we thank God not only for what made sense, but also for what He used to shape us. His purpose often becomes visible after we pass through it.

Let your heart declare: “Lord, I thank You because every trial this year produced testimony. You turned my waiting into worship and my sorrow into strength.”

 4: Thank God for His People — Glory Shared in Community.

God’s glory is never meant to be experienced in isolation. He reveals His glory through His people — the church, the body of Christ.
Throughout 2025, God used someone to encourage, comfort, pray, or just stand beside you. That’s also His glory in action.

When we care, forgive, or serve one another, the light of God shines brighter. Thanksgiving reminds us not to take people for granted — family, friends, church leaders, mentors, and even strangers God used along the way.

You are alive and standing today not because you walked alone but because God placed others around you, each reflecting His glory in your journey.

Let your heart declare: “Heavenly Father, I thank You for people who carried Your glory to me this year — those who prayed for me, supported me, and reminded me of Your faithfulness.”

 5: Thank God for His Promises — Glory Yet to Come.

Every promise of God carries His glory. What began in faith this year will continue in faith next year.
As we close The Year of God’s Glory, we do so not as an ending but as a transition. Whatever 2026 holds, we know one truth — God’s glory does not expire.

The story of Lazarus teaches us that God’s timing is perfect. His promises may tarry, but they never fail. Each promise from His Word stands as a light into our next chapter.
Even as one year ends, His faithfulness continues uninterrupted. That’s why we give thanks — because His tomorrow is already filled with glory.

Let your heart declare: “Thank You, Lord, that Your promises are alive. As You were faithful this year, You will be faithful again.”

Declaration Segment.

Let us declare in faith together as we end this year. People respond after each line.

1. I thank You, Lord, for Your Presence that guided me and never left me.
2. I thank You, Lord, for Your power that fought my battles and gave me victory.
3. I thank You, Lord, for Your purpose that turned my challenges into testimonies.
4. I thank You, Lord, for the people who reflected Your glory in my life.
5. I thank You, Lord, for Your promises that will carry me into a new year.
6. I believe that I will continue to see Your glory in 2026 and beyond!
7. I declare that Your glory will shine through me, my family, and my church!
8. I declare that 2026 will be a greater year of glory and grace!
9. Glory to God in the highest, for great things He has done!
10. Hallelujah — I have seen the glory of God!

Reflection.

Take a few quiet minutes to reflect.

Ask yourself:

• Where did I most clearly see God’s glory this year?
• What situation looked dead but became alive again through faith?
• How did God’s presence guide me when I felt lost?
• What delays or disappointments turned into testimonies?
• What has this year taught me about gratitude and belief?

Let these reflections lead you into worship. Sometimes thanksgiving is best expressed in a whisper — just between you and God, saying, “You were there, Lord, every step of the way.”

In this stillness, remember believing always reveals seeing. If you keep your faith alive, you will continue to see His glory, even greater than before.

Conclusion

As we stand at the door of a new year, we can boldly say, “This was truly the Year of God’s Glory.”
Not because everything was easy, but because God was faithful. We saw His hand, we heard His voice, and we felt His love. The same God who revealed His glory in 2025 will continue to reveal it in 2026. Thanksgiving transforms memory into worship. It turns history into testimony. It reminds us that our lives are not random but carried by a glorious God who writes each chapter with purpose.

Let this final Sunday not be an ending but a launching pad of greater faith. Step into the coming year believing again — for those who believe will see the glory of God.

Altar Call

If you have drifted from God this year, or if your faith grew weak, this is your moment to come home.
Jesus still stands before every “tomb” — broken dreams, lost passion, forgotten faith — and says, “Come forth!” His glory brings life where there was none.
Respond with humility, saying, “Lord, restore Your glory in my heart.”
Come forward and surrender. God delights in beginning again with willing hearts.

Final Thanksgiving Prayer

“Heavenly Father, thank You for this year — truly the Year of Your Glory.
Thank You for walking with us, fighting for us, and shaping us.
Thank You for the times You held us close and the times You taught us to trust.
We have seen Your glory in our lives, our families, and our church.
As we enter a new year, let Your glory continue to shine — brighter, deeper, and stronger.
Let every day of 2026 reveal new dimensions of Your power and purpose.
We give You all thanks, all honor, and all glory — now and forever, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

God bless you all abundantly, Amen.