A quiet five minutes can change how you face an entire year. We take a fresh look at the Magi in Matthew 2 and find a countercultural posture that still disrupts our habits today: come to worship, open your treasures, and expect nothing in return. Their journey wasn’t about securing favors or status—it was a focused act of devotion that began with bowing and moved toward giving. That simple order challenges the way many of us pray, plan, and pursue God when life gets loud.
I share why this scene struck me again after Christmas and how it reframed my own routines. Instead of leading with requests, I’m aiming to ask a different question each morning: what can I give you today? We unpack the symbolism of gold, frankincense, and myrrh without getting lost in trivia, and then translate the heart behind those gifts into practical steps for modern life. From honest prayer to small, steady acts of generosity, we explore how a worship-first posture can steady us through a year that will bring both additions and losses in our families, communities, and work.
God’s promises—to be near, to forgive, to love—are not in doubt. The open space is our response. Will we seek him when there’s nothing to gain but him? By the end, you’ll have a simple, sustainable framework for starting your day: bow first, give freely, and let devotion lead the way. If this reflection helps you reset your focus for the new year, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What gift will you bring today?

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