Steady Fix in 2026: A Year in Review

Looking back to review 2025, there's a lot of data to analyze. Great choices, poor decisions. Areas of my life that I should've put more effort into, and others where I gave energy to things that—honestly—were a waste. My overall analysis? It was a productive year. I confidently come to this conclusion because my walk with God is back on track.

All of the wins and small victories helped encourage me to keep going. The losses weren't so impactful that I felt devastation from them. Did they hurt? Of course they did, don't be silly. But a lot of the losses on paper were actually spiritual wins for me.

Like my decision to stop working three jobs to pursue kingdom work. My decision to stop the natural grind of life, pursue a steady build and repair of my spiritual life.

Choosing Faith Over Fear

There were many factors that helped make the decision to lay down my natural sword. Reading the entire chapter of Matthew 6 was one of them—understanding that God would provide for me if I sought Him first. This is what His word says, so why wasn't I believing it?

Honestly, working three jobs wasn't helping me save any money. In fact, it gave me more money to pay bills. I didn't save a penny of it. As the breadwinner of my home, it allowed me to take care of my family, but I was exhausted. I wanted to rest and sleep—or at least have the option to choose to do that when my body felt tired.

I also revisited the book of Malachi and was convicted of not giving God my best. Many churches use a small portion of Malachi to guilt-trip saints about giving money, however, reading the entire book, I felt that God made a very compelling point about me giving Him leftovers.

What If I Trained Spiritually Like Athletes Train Physically?

From that thought, I began to think about the super athletes and subject matter experts of our world—how much time they devote to training and practice to become one of the best, if not the greatest, in their category. I wondered: why don't we hear about what happens to those who devote their time to spiritual training? Yes, we've heard of people who've become spiritual teachers, but do we fully understand what they've gained in their years of study? Time spent with God in prayer. The discipline they've learned through fasting and being obedient to God?

So I began to ask myself: What would happen if I devoted 3-4 hours to spending time with God? What happens to the spirit man if I pray in tongues for 30 minutes a day or an hour a day? What happens if my pursuit turns to wanting to conquer spiritual gains and spiritual victories?

Stepping Into the Unknown

So I threw myself right smack in the middle of it. There was a need for a drummer at the church I started attending. I hadn't played in five years, but I was in the position to fill in, so I did.

I still have so many questions about this walk with Christ, so I assigned myself under leadership in the church. This was not without hesitation, believe me. I have become a not-so-trusting person when it comes to my prior experiences with shepherds misleading the sheep. So after a bit of a verbal tussle with God, I found a place where accountability could be exercised. (I'll talk more about that in 2026.)

The Internal Work No One Sees

However, most of the work has been done internally, where no one can see. Deciding to avoid sin at all cost because I want to be in right standing with our Father has been the motive behind the changes. Recognizing that He's always been there for me—even while I was deliberately making the wrong choices—has changed my life. The realization of His perfect love, challenging and overcoming any fear has healed emotional turmoil I've been dealing with for years. Learning to wrap myself in that perfect love has been the beginning of deliverance for me.

So yes, there were losses. From

where I stand at this time, I choose this place over any other worldly accomplishments made to date.

Moving Forward with Confidence

The internal knowing that I'm on the right track and proceeding in the right direction is reassuring. I approach God's throne boldly and often: "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). And I will continue to be a conduit for the Holy Spirit into 2026.

As I intentionally move and make corrections as the Holy Spirit leads me, so that I am able to present my body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is my true and proper worship (Romans 12:1). To really be set apart.

Your Call to Action: Steady Fix in 2026

What about you? What would happen if you devoted intentional time to spiritual training in 2026? Not quick fixes or New Year's resolutions that fade by February—but a steady, persistent pursuit of God?

What if this is the year you:

• Seek God first, trusting Him to provide (Matthew 6:33)?

  
  

• Give God your best, not your leftovers (Malachi 1:6-14)?

  
  

• Train spiritually with the same dedication athletes give to their craft?

  
  

• Step into uncomfortable places of obedience and service?

  
  

• Do the internal work where no one can see?

  
  

The Bible is full of examples of people who patiently persisted and received their reward. Abraham waited 25 years for the promise. Joseph endured years of faithfulness before his elevation. The wise virgins prepared their lamps before the bridegroom came.

2026 isn't about overnight transformation. It's about steady fixes. Consistent choices. Faithful steps.

Join me in making 2026 the year of the Steady Fix—where we build our spiritual lives brick by brick, prayer by prayer, obedient choice by obedient choice. Because the rewards of patient faithfulness far outweigh any temporary worldly gain.

Let's pursue spiritual victories together.

T. Karin - Worshift