A Prayer for 2026

A Prayer for 2026

Philippians 2:5-11

Pray that we would look like Christ.

· What do I need to let go to go where God wants me?

You cannot be filled with God’s purpose if your hands are full of old things.

Maybe it’s:

Fear of failure

A habit or hidden sin

Control

Comfort

A relationship you’ve elevated above God

A version of yourself you’re trying to protect

The need to be right

The pride that keeps you from surrender

Letting go is not loss—it is trust. Christ let go and the Father lifted Him up. You let go, and the Father will lead you forward.

· What role can I serve in that makes an eternal difference in the Kingdom?

Kingdom influence is not about position, it’s about posture.

The role that makes an eternal difference is almost always:

Humble

Hidden

People-focused

Consistent

Costly

Maybe for you it’s:

Discipling a younger believer

Serving next generation ministries

Leading a small group

Becoming a prayer warrior

Visiting the lonely

Evangelizing a coworker

Giving generously and consistently

Helping behind the scenes where no one sees but God

Whatever role you choose, choose it because it looks like Jesus— and it will make eternal impact.

· What is the first thing I need to be obedient to in January 2026?

Don’t ask God for the next ten steps. Ask Him for the next one.

Your first act of obedience might be:

Forgiving someone

Starting a discipline of prayer

Returning to church consistency

Joining a ministry team

Ending a compromise

Starting a Bible reading plan

Making a move God has been nudging you toward

Resting because you’ve been running ahead of God

Obedience is not dramatic—it is daily. And January obedience sets the tone for the entire year.

· Who can I pray for that might turn to God because of my influence?

Someone’s eternity might shift because you pray. Someone’s heart might soften because you show Christlike humility. Someone’s eyes might open because you serve them.

Ask God:

“Whose name do You want to write on my heart this year?”

Maybe it’s:

A neighbor

A coworker

A spouse or child

A classmate

A friend far from faith

Someone who hurt you

A person who thinks they’re too far gone

Write the name down. Begin praying now. Don’t underestimate the power of quiet, persistent, Christlike influence.