“The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.” (Genesis 1:1 NLT)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 ESV)
“But [like a boxer] I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached [the gospel] to others, I myself will not somehow be disqualified [as unfit for service].” (1 Corinthians 9:27 AMP)
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (1 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV)
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:12-14 BSB)
We need to pause in recognition of today being the first day of a new year. 2026 is new and full of promise.
In seeking the Lord’s guidance in how to approach this new year he seemed to be wanting me to approach with a combination of continuing on my current path and an expectation of some new things to be added along the way.
“Hit the Bricks in ‘26” represents three major breakthroughs that I am expecting to experience in 2026…
…1) Total Fitness – as I continue to feed my spirit, renew my mind, and discipline my body; I am expecting my Creator/Partner (Abba Father – Papa Daddy) to bring into manifestation the reality of my sonship, the transformation of my life, and the quickening (enlivening) of my body. “Hitting the bricks” means that I am willing to daily do the work that is required of me to keep growing – no pain, no gain! I will do the work as if everything depends on me while living by faith as though everything depends on my Heavenly Father. I will fight the good fight of faith while resting in the finished work of Christ. I am expecting “Kingdom – Natural” (supernatural) results in my spirit, soul (mind), and body. A breakthrough is coming!
…2) On-line Ministry – Using various social media platforms, I will continue to post blogs on refiretoinspire.com and publish short videos on Refire & Inspire with Eric. This is also the year to expand in publishing books and areas such as podcasts. This is the year to go viral! It is time to see growth in numbers as the Lord uses what is shared to encourage personal growth in as many people as possible – starting with me. A breakthrough is coming!
…3) Traveling Ministry – in 2025 the Lord provided my “mini-home on wheels.” He has given me a traveling “strategy,” and provided the basic provision to get started. However, after bringing me to the edge of departure he told me to wait. For 6 months I have been “waiting on the Lord” with anticipation and expectation of being released to soar. I am believing that I will jump in this “mini-home on wheels” and to some degree “Hit the Bricks in ‘26.” A breakthrough is coming!
What could “Hit the Bricks in ‘26” mean for YOU?
What areas of your life are you expecting breakthrough?
Are you willing to put your faith to the test?
Are you willing to do the work?
Consider the year before you as you consider…
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 437: “Hit the Bricks in ‘26”