Thrive in 2025: Moving Beyond Survival Mode

As we step into this new year, God is calling us beyond survival mode and into a season of thriving. Too many believers today find themselves merely reacting to the chaos around them—frustrated by circumstances, blaming pandemics and politicians, or retreating in fear. But now is the time to trust Him fully and embrace His plan for acceleration in our lives.

A Word for This Season

“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” — Psalm 1:2-3

Moving Beyond Survival Mode

Living in survival mode is exhausting. It produces little fruit and often leads to a “wandering-in-the-wilderness” mentality—fearful, overreactive, and hesitant to stand boldly for biblical truth. If we’re not careful, we may retreat from God’s best and miss out on the abundant life He desires for us.

But here’s the truth based on God’s Word:

• Thrive mode is always available to every believer.
• Thriving begins when we delight in the Lord.
• Thriving continues when we remain firmly planted in His sufficiency—not our own.
• When we thrive, we become faithful to Him, useful to Him, and fruitful for Him.

A Call to Thrive

Let this be the year you step into thriving with God!

• Thrive by staying rooted in Him.
• Thrive by trusting His resources instead of your own.
• Thrive by believing that with God, all things are possible.

And today, I believe the Holy Spirit is reminding you: He wants you to thrive—and He promises to guide your steps (and even your stops) along the way.

Closing Encouragement

Joan, our entire team across the USA, and I deeply appreciate and love you. Please keep us in your prayers as we keep you in ours.

Stay planted. Stay faithful. Thrive!

In Him,

Keith