For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)

Good Morning,

Happy Friday! We are going into the first weekend of 2026! Let’s make it count. Take time today to work on your two lists of goals and things you want God to fix in 2026. I would be honored to pray over them. If you would like me to pray over your list of goals and your list of what you want God to fix in your life in 2026, submit your lists here.

Did you know that you were custom designed by God? Ephesians 2:10 (NLT) calls you God’s masterpiece. You are not common. You were designed by Him. Unlike mass-produced items, we are custom-designed by the Master Creator who used His complete creative ability to form us.

The Greek word for 'masterpiece' is where we get our word 'poem,' suggesting that God composed each of us like an artist pouring themselves into their greatest work. But here's where it gets even more powerful: we've been recreated in Christ Jesus. When we look at ourselves, we must see ourselves through the lens of being 'in Christ.'

In 2026, we need to live in our design. There is divine destiny in our design. That’s why it is so important to live by God’s wisdom. Without His wisdom, we would live below our design, calling, and worth. As you continue to read through the wisdom books of Proverbs and James, apply the changes to your life as God’s Word corrects you. You have a whole year before you. Choose to live in your design by operating in God’s wisdom. Here is a prayer for you to pray everyday in 2026. It’s a prayer to help you receive and live by God’s wisdom. I encourage you - pray it every day this year.

In today’s podcast, I share more about how you can live intentionally this year. As we live in our design by the wisdom of God, we will move from random to living in rhythm. We will move from being pulled in every direction to living on purpose.

Stream today’s podcast and share it with others. Take time to work on your list today. I’m praying for you! Have a great day and a wonderful weekend! If you want to support Faith in the Morning, explore today’s partner - 1440 Media by clicking the link at the bottom of the email.

I am the salt of the earth. I am the light of this world. Jesus said it so I believe it. I am a carrier of the Glory of God. Today, I will experience the extreme goodness of God. Today, I make myself available for God to show His goodness to others through me.  Today, I am increasing in influence. Today, I will see the goodness of God in my life! Today, something good is going to happen to me so I expect miracles. 

We are reading through the wisdom books of the Bible. Today, read Proverbs 2 and James 2.

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