Happy New Year & My “One Word” for 2026 – Nancy Gavilanes

Welcome to 2026! A new year brings so much including a fresh start and hope and excitement for what’s ahead.

A new year can also bring lots of uncertainty.

Let’s Fret Not! God knows what lies ahead. Nothing surprises Him.

As I look ahead, it’s still a milestone year for me. I hope to have much to celebrate and rejoice over this milestone year and decade.

There are many words I’ve chosen for this year and this decade. Perhaps I’ll share some of them at a later date.

For now, there is one special word I’d like to share with you today.

My “One Word” for this Year is …. ABUNDANCE!

I’m not even sure about everything that entails (as usual), but I’m looking forward to embracing an Abundance of blessings, joy, peace, love, hope, inspiration, breakthroughs, miracles and more this year and beyond!

When I think about the word Abundance, these are a few of the Bible verses that come to mind (I’ve bolded a few words for emphasis):

• “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10 NIV) In the KJV it says that we may have “life abundantly“
• “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23:1)
• “You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” (Psalm 23:5b)
• “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3:20-21)
• “‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the LORD Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the LORD Almighty.” (Haggai 2:9) 
• “The LORD blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part.” (Job 42:12a)
• “He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.” (Psalm 18:19)
• “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.” (1 Chronicles 4:10)
• “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)
• “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

I’m so grateful that God has given me big hopes and dreams for the present and future.

I plan to continue to live out God’s call on my life in this season.

I continue to be an Audacious Dreamer and Doer because I serve a BIG GOD!

God has good works that He’s ordained and appointed for me to do (Ephesians 3:20 NIV).

I appreciate your continued prayers and support as I try to live a life worthy of my calling (Ephesians 4:1).

How about you?

Are you living an abundant life in Christ?

God has good works ordained for you to do.

We don’t have to compete with or compare ourselves to others.

I look forward to continuing to encourage, inspire and empower you as you walk by abounding faith, hope and love and dare to live your God-given dreams.

If you’re looking to experience spiritual growth in 2026, keep reading your Bible and praying and feel free to connect with me in the following ways:

• Insightful Our Daily Bread Devotional Articles – There’s usually at least one of my devotional articles in the monthly Our Daily Bread devotional that’s translated into more than 50 languages and available worldwide in print and online. You can read my past devotional articles and an article written about me where I get to share parts of my testimony here. 
• 6 Faith-Fueling Books – God-Given Dreams: 6 Ways to Live Your Divine Purpose (NavPress) is available widely and my first five books are available on Amazon right here.
• Uplifting Abounding Faith for Today Podcast – My podcast, which was named “A 2025 Rising Star” and “A 2025 Binged Show” by Spotify for Creators. is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
• Encouraging Emails – Join Abounding Faith’s Email Community today right here and get updates about different projects I’m working on and other inspiration. Get the free “Living Your God-Given Dream” checklist PDF when you sign up.
• Edifying Social Media – Follow Abounding Faith on Instagram, Facebook or X.
• Faith-Fueling YouTube Channel – Check out the more than 150 videos shot here and abroad on Abounding Faith’s YouTube channel right here.
• This Inspiring Miraculous Lovely Blog. – Now in its 13th Year by the Grace of God! It’s still updated on Mondays.
• Empowering Life Coaching – I’d be delighted to coach you through to your breakthrough. Learn more right here.

Thanks for staying on this faith journey with me.

I’ve got more to share with you. Please stay tuned.

If you’re looking for ways to show your support for my work, I’ve included some ideas at the end of this blog post.

Here are Truths to Keep in Mind for 2026 (and beyond):

• God is faithful every year. (Lamentations 3:23) 
• God is with us. (Isaiah 41:10 and Isaiah 7:14)
• God goes before us. (Deuteronomy 31:8)
• God’s goodness and love (or mercy) will follow us all the days of our life. (Psalm 23:6)
• Our steps are ordered by God. (Psalm 37:23)
• Our days are ordained by God. (Psalm 139:16)
• Our life is in God’s hands. (Psalm 31:15) 
• If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31)

ABUNDANT blessings to you! May this year be the best year yet!

WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

If you’re being encouraged and inspired by my writing, speaking, social media posts and more, here’s a few ways to show your support:

• Follow Abounding Faith on social media and Like, Comment and Share posts with others.
• Buy my books for you and yours and leave a kind rating and review on Amazon or Goodreads.
• Join Abounding Faith’s Email Community right here.
• Subscribe to the Abounding Faith for Today podcast and Abounding Faith’s YouTube channel.
• Invite me to speak to your online group/event or invite me on your podcast.
• Buy me 1, 2 or more virtual coffees right here or join Abounding Faith’s Dream Team on Patreon.

“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” (Psalm 34:8 NIV)

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