The Daily: Friday February 13, 2026

“He said to them, ‘Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.’”
— Mark 1:38

Taking the Next Step

When we look at everything that needs to be done, it’s easy to freeze. The future can feel overwhelming. But faith does not require us to see the whole path—only the next step.

Strength for the long way is practiced through what Maryann McKibben Dana identifies as proximate purpose (Hope: A Users Manual): doing the next faithful thing that is ours to do.

Jesus lived this way. He returned from prayer and stepped back into the work in front of him—healing, teaching, and freeing people one encounter at a time.

We are not called to finish the journey today. We are called to move forward with trust.

For Reflection:
What is one small, faithful step you can take right now?

Prayer
God, give me courage for the next step. Help me trust You with what comes after. Amen.

Practice for Practicing Strength
Write down one concrete action you can take today. Do only that—nothing more. Observe how that feels.