Isaiah 43:18-19 Change is , but growth is . God is going to reveal to us the hidden treasures of Heaven in 2026 Growth is something we can position ourselves for in life no matter what happens this year. Romans 8:28 James 4:8 You can be as close to God as you want or as distant as you will allow. Proximity to God is the cure for everything. 1 John 3:2 Sanctification is you becoming more like Jesus and less like the old you! Jeremiah 29:13 Isaiah 55:6-8 In order to deal with a changing world, we have to establish our lives on the unchanging God! Malachi 3:6 Hebrews 13:8 3 PRACTICAL AND BIBLICAL WAYS TO DRAW NEAR TO THE LORD IN 2026 1. Commit to 21 days of Fasting Fasting is a biblical weapon of our warfare! Joel 2:12 Matthew 6:16-18 . Matthew 9:14-15 Galatians 5:16-17 Biblical fasting weakens the flesh! Romans 8:5-8 Romans 8:12-13 Biblical fasting brings spiritual breakthrough! Isaiah 58:6 Matthew 17:20-21 Key Point: Biblical fasting brings direction and strategy for your future Ezra 8:21 Acts 13:2 2 Chronicles 20:3-9 Fasting is what you do when you don’t know what to do! y Points: Fasting is the most effective way to get you out of the way. Write down what you are believing God to do during this fast and pray over your list every day. 2. Commit to read through the Bible this year. Commit to meditating on the word of God! Joshua 1:8 The best version of your life will happen as you study, meditate and apply God’s Word to your life! Your relationship with Jesus will be determined by your hunger and consistency in the Word of God! Psalm 119:15-16 Psalm 119:37 3. Set daily appointments for prayer, worship and Word time. Find 30 to 60 minutes a day for the next 21 days to meet with him! It’s in those moments that your priorities will be realigned! It’s in those moments that you’ll get a revelation of how you to walk out your life! An appointment with God eliminates the distractions and excuses that can hinder us. “I never knew a man who was good at making excuses who was good at anything else?" Benjamin Franklin “it’s the small and consistent actions that nobody sees, that take you where everyone else wants to be” Dr. Henry cloud Most of us want to draw near to him, but there are things that try to hinder us from getting in his presence. THERE ARE 3 ENEMIES OF PURSUIT Mark 5:21-34 1. The doubts and fears that “nothing is really going to change” Romans 10:11, [AMP] No one who waits on God will be disappointed.Ke 2. The opinions and rejection of those who watched her draw near to Jesus Don’t let your past titles land on your heart. 3. She pursued through physical, emotional, and financial exhaustion. Faith will pursue God even in weariness, even in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, [TPT] In the pursuit, the purpose of God is released.