Let’s be honest. We often drag our feet into January. We stumble into the new year, exhausted from the December festivities, side-eyeing our debit order notifications and wishing we had just one more week of holiday. But I want to challenge you to view this month differently. January is not a punishment. It is a runway.
In our cover feature, we explore the concept of “Lift Off.” It is a theme that pulses through every page of this issue, but it starts right here in the quiet moments of your spirit. You cannot build a business, a thriving family, or a lasting legacy if your internal foundation is cracked.
2026 arrives with a whisper of promise. It is a year where God is inviting you to renew your strength and prepare for the abundance ahead. Scripture reminds us in Isaiah 40:31 that those who wait upon the Lord “shall rise up on wings like eagles.” Notice the wording carefully. It does not say they will flap frantically to stay afloat. It says they will rise.
Eagles do not struggle against the wind. They use the thermal currents to lift them higher than they could ever go on their own strength.
This year, your Lift Off is not about how hard you can grind until you burn out. It is about spiritual positioning. It is about aligning yourself with the current of God’s purpose and letting Him carry you to heights you have not seen yet. God has already gone ahead of you. He has already prepared the opportunities and softened the hearts of the people you need to meet.
So, as you face the calendar and the bank balance, take a deep breath. You are not walking into 2026 alone. You are being carried.
We have survived. Now, we prepare to thrive. The runway is open, and the trajectory is yours to define. Let’s put in the work to make sure that when we rise, we stay there.
Let’s fly!
Chantelle and the Phambili Family