Happy New Year! 2026 The Year of Alignment

As we step into a new year, I’ve been prayerfully reflecting on one word that continues to surface: alignment. Not as a trendy phrase or a catchy theme, but as a spiritual posture God is inviting me into. I’m learning that alignment with God doesn’t always look the way I expected and that His definition is often very different from my own. “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6 (NIV)

Alignment Isn’t Always Comfortable

For a long time, I believed alignment meant clarity, confidence, and comfort. I thought it would look like doors opening easily and feeling certain about every step. But this season has shown me something deeper: alignment often requires pursuing the hard things, the things that stretch us, scare us, and expose our weaknesses. “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV)

God often calls us to places where failure feels possible and confidence feels thin. Yet those are the very places where our trust in Him is strengthened. Alignment doesn’t mean the absence of fear; it means obedience even when fear is present.

Stepping Out Beyond Confidence

I’m learning that God doesn’t wait for us to feel ready before He calls us forward. He invites us to move by faith, not by feelings. Alignment sometimes means saying yes before we have all the answers. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)

Faith is more than believing God can do something. It’s believing that we are not alone when we step out. It’s trusting that even when our steps feel unsure, God is steady and faithful. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)

Alignment Is a Walk, Not a Moment

Alignment isn’t a one-time decision we make at the beginning of the year, it’s a daily choice. A continual commitment to walk in step with God, even when His direction challenges our plans or disrupts our comfort. “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Galatians 5:25 (NIV)

Sometimes alignment means surrendering our timelines, our expectations, and even our own ideas of success. It requires humility, patience, and a listening heart. “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV)

We Are Not Alone on This Journey

One of the most comforting truths in this season is realizing that alignment does not mean isolation. God walks with us. He strengthens us. And often, He places people alongside us to encourage us along the way. “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) When the path feels uncertain, His presence remains constant.

Walking in Alignment This Season

This year truly feels like a season to walk in alignment not perfectly, but faithfully. To pursue what feels difficult. To trust God beyond our confidence. To believe that even if we stumble, we are still held. “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Proverbs 16:3 (ESV)

In 2026, I’m choosing alignment over ease. Obedience over fear. Trust over certainty. And I’m learning that God’s definition of alignment is far greater and far more meaningful than my own. “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

To every sister reading this: if alignment feels hard right now, you are not failing—you are growing. If you feel uncertain, stretched, or even afraid, know that God often does His deepest work in those very spaces. You don’t have to have it all together to walk in alignment; you only have to be willing. God sees your yes, even when it’s whispered. He honors your obedience, even when it feels small. And He is walking with you every step of the way.

“The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.” Psalm 138:8

Take heart. You are not behind. You are not alone. And as you continue to trust God in this season, alignment will unfold one faithful step at a time