As year 2026 draws to a close, many believers reflect on what God has done in their lives. The author begins by encouraging fellow Christians to thank God each morning for being alive and for continued blessings. He urges readers to make gratitude a daily habit, noting that thanking the Lord is not optional but essential. The message then turns to a spiritual theme: confession as a pathway to miracles. The writer revisits a previous discussion on confession and expands on how speaking God's Word internally and externally can bring about desired outcomes. He opens with an anecdote about a young son of a farmer who, while watching his father struggle, admired an exotic car and resolved to one day own something better. Decades later, that son became the richest person in his town, having pursued education relentlessly despite work demands, earning multiple degrees and eventually securing a chief executive position in a lucrative industry. The author draws a parallel between this man's disciplined use of words and the spiritual principle of confessing God's promises. He then turns to scripture, quoting Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) to emphasize that the tongue carries both life-giving and life-taking power. Christians are encouraged to align their speech with God's Word rather than using language carelessly. The answer lies in Joshua 1:8, where Joshua is instructed to meditate on the Book of the Law day and night so that every written commandment is carefully observed, resulting in prosperity and success. Psalm 1:2 reinforces this idea, describing the delight of the righteous in God's law and their continuous meditation upon it. Just as a student must study to pass an exam, a believer must study the Word of God to be equipped for effective confession. Confession, in this context, is not about listing past sins but about declaring what God has promised and expressing a genuine desire to receive it. To do this, one must memorize relevant Bible verses and speak them to oneself during private moments such as bathing or prayer. Even when no human witness is present, God, as Creator and Sovereign, hears and watches over the believer. The author shares the story of a woman who had been barren for over twenty years. She learned Scripture through regular church attendance and personal Bible reading. During a church service, she encountered two key passages: Deuteronomy 7:14, promising that no one in her household would be childless, and Exodus 23:26, guaranteeing that none would miscarry or remain barren in her land. She also studied Genesis 25:23–24, where God tells Rebecca that two nations are in her womb and two peoples will emerge from her, with the older serving the younger. Wanting twins, she began declaring to herself, 'I am a mother of twins,' and touching her stomach, she affirmed, 'This my body will produce a set of twins.' She repeated these declarations regularly while bathing. No one heard her, but God did. Within months, she gave birth to twin girls. The author also highlights the farmer's son, who used his tongue positively by studying diligently even after earning his first degree and beginning work. With determination, he pursued additional degrees and eventually achieved a chief executive role. Both stories illustrate the same principle: when believers find God's Word, take action through consistent declaration, and trust in divine timing, results follow. Genesis 1:2–3 provides another powerful example: the earth was formless and empty, darkness covered the deep, and God's Spirit hovered over the waters. Then God spoke, saying, 'Let there be light,' and light appeared. The pronouncement itself was the creative act — darkness ended because God declared it so. The author closes by challenging readers to examine their own use of the tongue. If someone says, 'Nothing can happen to me this year,' nothing will occur. But if they declare, 'Before this month ends, I will testify to God's goodness,' that testimony will come to pass. Those who find the Word but refuse to confess it and take action will receive nothing, while those who faithfully declare God's promises enter a season of testimonies. The author prays that each reader's testimony may manifest before year 2026 concludes, urging believers still single to speak God's Word into their situation, trusting that Jesus, our advocate, hears them and will bring about change at His appointed time. Victory belongs to us in Jesus' name.
The article was originally published on Vanguard News.
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