A new year brings a fresh start, an opportunity to reflect, refocus, and re-center on what truly matters. While it’s common to set goals like exercising more, eating better, or saving money, as Christians, we have a unique opportunity to shape our resolutions around something even deeper: our relationship with God and how we live out our faith.
Here are 7 New Year’s resolutions to consider adding to your 2026 list, ones that will strengthen your spirit, your relationships, and your purpose.
Reading Scripture isn’t just about discipline, it’s about connection. Whether you commit to a reading plan, start journaling through Psalms, or simply read one chapter a day, spending time in God’s Word helps keep your heart aligned with His truth.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
— Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
Prayer doesn’t have to be fancy, it just needs to be honest. Set a daily reminder to pause and talk to God. Pray for others, for your own heart, for wisdom, or simply to say thank You. The more you do it, the more natural it becomes.
Carrying the weight of past hurts (whether toward others or yourself), can keep you from fully living in God’s grace. Make 2026 the year you let go, not because someone earned it, but because you’ve been forgiven, too.
You don’t need a platform or a pulpit to make a difference. Hold the door open. Text someone encouragement. Volunteer once a month. Look for ways to serve in quiet, everyday ways that reflect Jesus’ love to the people around you.
From social media to streaming shows, it’s easy to consume things that slowly wear on your peace. Be intentional in 2026 about what you allow in. Choose media, conversations, and habits that build you up in faith and character.
Rest isn’t laziness, it’s obedience. In a world that glorifies hustle, reclaim the biblical gift of rest. Whether it’s one day a week or scheduled moments of quiet, make space to pause, recharge, and reconnect with what matters.
Whether it’s a local church, small group, or trusted circle of friends, don’t go into the new year alone. We grow best when we walk with others who encourage us, pray for us, and remind us who we are in Christ.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
— Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
While health goals, financial plans, and career dreams are all important, the resolutions that shape your soul will last far beyond this year. As you plan your goals for 2026, consider what it might look like to grow in grace, deepen your faith, and live each day with intention and hope.
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