Here we are, stepping into 2026 with a mix of reverence and resolve, ready to honor the past and shape the future.
This year marks the semiquincentennial of the United States. But it’s also a milestone that invites us to pause. To look back at the sparks of revolution and the ink of declarations. To remember the voices that rose, the hands that built, the hearts that had faith, and the dreams that endured.
We press forward wholeheartedly, with intention, without hesitation. Here's an excerpt from Jonathan Cahn's "Power of Being One" message...
The Emancipation Proclamation, which would officially abolish slavery in the South, was brought to Abraham Lincoln's desk on January 1, 1863. Lincoln picked up a pen, dipped it in ink, and unrolled the document. He was about to sign it, when he hesitated. He laid down his pen and did nothing for a few minutes. His hand was tired and he was afraid it might tremble as he signed the document, and that trembling would cause people to think that he hesitated in signing what would be the greatest act of his life. After resting his hand a few minutes, Lincoln again picked up his pen and signed his name with a firm hand, Abraham Lincoln. One of the secrets of living a life of greatness is not only doing what's right, but doing what's right with all your heart, without hesitation, without wavering. The Bible tells us to do all things, wholeheartedly. Therefore, whatever you can't do with your whole heart-don't do it. But, on the other hand, if something is right, then do it with all your heart, without hesitation, without wavering, and, like Abraham Lincoln, with a very firm hand.
And now? We look forward.
Prosperity isn’t just about numbers on a screen or stock market highs. It’s about thriving communities, creative breakthroughs, and the kind of growth that lifts everyone. In 2026, we’re leaning into innovation with integrity—building systems that serve, not just succeed.
Faith takes many forms. For some, it’s spiritual. For others, it’s the quiet belief in each other, in second chances, in the power of showing up. This year let's have bold faith that guides us, grounds us, and gives us courage when the road gets steep.
Hope is our inheritance. It’s what carried abolitionists, suffragists, civil rights leaders, and everyday citizens through storms and setbacks. In 2026, hope isn’t naïve—it’s necessary. It’s the fuel for change, the balm for division, and the light we carry forward.
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