John 5:44
“How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?”
TL;DR:
New Year’s Eve is the perfect moment to evaluate whether you’re living for human approval or God’s approval—and to align your plans for the coming year with His will.
As you stand at the close of another year, you naturally reflect on what was gained, what was lost, and what truly mattered. When you look back on 2025, you may notice a pattern most of us share: the moments you lived to please people often left you empty, while the moments you sacrificed for God brought deep meaning—even when they came with a cost.
Your injury this year revealed something powerful: the ones who sacrificed for you had the greatest impact. Their love mirrored God’s love—selfless, steady, and sincere.
As you step into 2026, consider this question Jesus asked:
Are you seeking the praise of people—or the praise that comes from God alone?
Man-pleasing leads to exhaustion.
God-pleasing leads to purpose, peace, and confidence.
Today, let your reflection shape your direction.
Let your plans be rooted in pleasing God above all else.
Let your heart be aimed toward hearing, one day,
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
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