LAURIE MARKS VINCENT
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January 30, 2026
When God Begins to Widen the Viewby Laurie Marks Vincent
As 2026 is well on its way, January is passing, and we look forward to entering a new season for 2026.
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There are seasons when God doesn’t change everything around us—but He starts changing how far we can see. It often begins with a quiet nudge. A holy discomfort. A sense that the borders you’ve lived within are no longer enough to hold what God is doing inside you. Not because where you’ve been was wrong—but because where you’re going requires more room.
This is how expansion starts. Not with noise. Not with certainty.. But with a prayer whispered from the heart: Lord… would You bless me?
Scripture tells us of a man named Jabez. He is briefly mentioned and easily overlooked. Yet, his prayer stopped heaven long enough for God to answer it. He didn’t ask for ease. He asked for enlargement. He asked God to stretch his territory, to place His hand upon him, and to guard him from harm as he stepped forward. God granted what he requested.
There’s something deeply honest about that prayer. Jabez knew his limits—and he knew God’s power. He understood that expansion without God’s hand would crush him, but expansion with God’s presence would transform him. That’s where many of us find ourselves right now.
You may feel God widening your vision—inviting you to think bigger, pray deeper, believe beyond what feels reasonable. Yet at the same time, you’re aware of your weakness. Your history. Your fears. You need God to lead every step. That awareness isn’t a problem. It’s wisdom. Because true expansion isn’t about ambition. It’s about alignment with God's purposes.
When God enlarges your horizon, He also strengthens your foundation. He teaches you to rely on His hand and not your own ability. He invites you to trust that the One who blesses also protects, guides, and sustains.
Sometimes the prayer isn’t about "God, give me more, but God, keep me close".
As this year unfolds, God may be calling you into wider spaces—new responsibilities, deeper influence, greater faith. Don’t shrink back. And don’t rush ahead. Ask Him to go with you. Ask Him to guard your heart. Ask Him to lead you where His grace has already prepared the way. You are not asking for too much when you ask God to expand your life. You are simply acknowledging that what lies ahead requires more of Him in your life. And when His hand is upon you, even unfamiliar territory becomes a place of peace.
Prayer:
Lord, I ask You to bless me—not for my glory, but for Yours. Enlarge my vision and stretch my faith as You see fit. Let Your hand be upon me as You lead me into wider places, and protect me from anything that would pull me away from Your will. I trust You with where You are taking me. Amen.
Lord, I ask You to bless me—not for my glory, but for Yours. Enlarge my vision and stretch my faith as You see fit. Let Your hand be upon me as You lead me into wider places, and protect me from anything that would pull me away from Your will. I trust You with where You are taking me. Amen.
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Surrendered Hearts to the Call in 2026
“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” — Romans 12:1 (NASB)
Paul’s call to present ourselves as a living sacrifice carries profound revelation. In the Old Testament, sacrifices were offered once and consumed. A living sacrifice, however, must choose the altar daily. This is not a dramatic act of devotion, but a daily humble yielding of will, direction, and desire. True worship is not confined to sacred moments—it is expressed through a surrendered life.
God’s call is rarely shaped by comfort or convenience. Often, it leads us beyond what we can measure or manage, requiring trust where certainty is absent. My husband and I know this all too well, often feeling that discomfort. He has never let us down. He has always proved faithful. This is because we have learned that a surrendered heart does not demand full understanding before obedience. We listen. yield,. and follow—believing that God knows best, and He is worthy even when the path is unclear.
As we step into 2026, let's not hold back. May our response be simple and humble.
Lord, here I am. Not offering what is easy, but offering you living through me. Not withholding control, but placing myself wholly in Your hands. For a life continually laid before You is holy in His sight—and a vessel You delight to use for Your glory
A Closing Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come before You with open hands and a willing heart. In view of Your mercy, I offer myself to You again—not as I once was, but as a living sacrifice, set apart for Your purposes and glory. Teach me what true worship looks like in the ordinary, in the unseen, and in the costly places of obedience. Where I cling to control, help me release it. Where fear or uncertainty lingers, anchor me in trusting You and remind me of Your faithfulness. As I step into 2026, let my life reflect a quiet, faithful yes to Your will. I yield myself to You, believing that as I surrender to You, all I give to You is made holy and never wasted.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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