As one year closes and another begins, God reminds us: He’s always doing something new. Not just incrementally better, but genuinely transformative. The question isn’t whether God will move in 2026—it’s whether you’ll perceive what He’s doing and align your goals with His Kingdom work. This isn’t about making resolutions that fade by February; it’s about setting Kingdom priorities that echo in eternity.

New Year goals shaped by worldly success metrics produce temporary results; goals shaped by Kingdom priorities produce eternal impact. This principle transforms how we approach goal-setting because it changes the foundation of what we’re building toward. In God’s economy, the year ahead isn’t measured by revenue growth, promotion paths, or personal achievement—it’s measured by faithfulness to Kingdom assignments, multiplication of eternal impact, and transformation of the marketplace for God’s glory. Your 2026 goals should reflect what matters in 2026 and in 20,026.

Thomas sat in his home office on New Year’s Eve morning, reviewing his 2025 goals. By conventional standards, it had been an exceptional year. He’d exceeded his sales targets by 30%, won a major industry award, and earned his largest bonus ever. Every box was checked, every metric surpassed. So why did he feel empty? As Thomas scrolled through his meticulously tracked goals, he noticed something unsettling: not a single goal addressed Kingdom impact. They were all about revenue, recognition, and personal advancement. He’d spent an entire year building his kingdom, not God’s. Thomas pulled out his journal and wrote a question at the top of a blank page: “If Jesus were setting my 2026 goals, what would they be?” The answers that emerged were radically different from his usual planning: mentor three young professionals in integrating faith and work, give away 20% of income instead of 10%, use sales conversations as opportunities to serve genuinely, lead quarterly gatherings for Christian marketplace professionals, take a full Sabbath every week, pray daily for each team member by name. Not one of these goals would appear on his corporate performance review. Yet each one felt more significant than hitting revenue targets. Thomas realized he’d been living for applause that would fade instead of approval that would last forever. As midnight approached and 2026 dawned, Thomas had two sets of goals documented. His corporate goals remained ambitious and strategic. But underneath them were his Kingdom goals—the metrics that mattered eternally. And for the first time in his career, Thomas knew which set he’d prioritize when they inevitably conflicted. This is Isaiah 43:19 for your marketplace life: God is doing a new thing in 2026. The question is whether you’ll perceive it and align your goals with His Kingdom work instead of worldly metrics.

For Your Heart:

For Your Work:

For Your Legacy:

Before January 1st arrives, create two sets of goals for 2026: your professional objectives AND your Kingdom priorities. Write down 3-5 Kingdom goals that matter eternally, even if they won’t show up on your performance review. Commit these to prayer and share them with one trusted person who can hold you accountable throughout the year.

Heavenly Father,

As this year ends and a new one begins, thank You for every lesson You’ve taught me. Forgive me for the times I’ve measured success by worldly standards instead of Kingdom impact. In 2026, give me clarity to see what You’re doing, courage to align my goals with Your purposes, and faithfulness to build for eternity instead of temporary applause.

In Jesus' name, Amen.