January 5, 2026

Not everyone marches to the same beat. It is a blessing to be free to practice your beliefs and follow what you know to be best in your life. Like Daniel, we should have the strength to defend our truths and refuse to follow the masses. When we live according to the Word, we won’t need to debate with people. Our steadfast faith and peace should convict anyone who tries to lure us into disagreements.

Prayer
Lord God, I will always demonstrate Your kind of love, patience, and an unwillingness to surrender to emotions when faced with unfair character attacks. Many people are operating out of fear at this time in history. Shame, blame, and accusations are so common we tend to ignore harsh rhetoric. We ask for relief, a softening of tones, a gentler way to see and hear each other. There is a holy skill in standing quiet when criticism flies, standing firm in Your love, confident You have our backs.

“I will take revenge; I will pay them back. In due time their feet will slip. Their day of disaster will arrive, and their destiny will overtake them.” —Deuteronomy 32:35