FRIDAY ~ FAVOR, FAITH & CELEBRATION
Early morning today. Earlier than my usual 5:00 a.m.
The house is still quiet. Darkness just beginning to soften at the edges of the sky.
There’s an energy in the air. Not nervous. Not anxious.Just… anticipation.
Today is Friday the 13th.
A date that has never carried superstition for me.Years ago, on a Friday the 13th, I found a $20 bill. Since then, I always find something — a penny, a dime, a dollar — and I smile.
My little “money from Heaven” reminder.
One and three. Lucky numbers for me. My birthdate backwards. My My baby sister born on the 13th. Move-in dates. New jobs. Fresh beginnings. The 13th has always whispered favor to me — not fear.
And today…today is a big one.
Tonight is Night to Shine 2026. 👑✨
Over 970 churches. All 50 states. Over 70 countries.
Thousands and thousands of Kings and Queens being celebrated.
I’ve been up early because my heart is already there. With the gowns.The corsages.The red carpets.The parents wiping tears.The volunteers cheering.
There is something so holy about celebrating someone the world often overlooks.
And as I sip my coffee this morning, I think about how interesting it is —that a day many call “unlucky” is a day I have always associated with blessing.
Perspective changes everything.
TODAY’S REFLECTION
What if the date you feared is actually marked for favor?
What if the label you’ve accepted isn’t the truth at all?
God has a way of turning what others call unlucky into something deeply beautiful.
PRAYER
God,
Thank You for reframing things in my life. For turning superstition into celebration. For marking my days with quiet reminders that You are in control.
Tonight, as thousands of special needs Kings and Queens are honored across the world, let Your joy flood every room. Let parents feel seen. Let volunteers feel purposeful. Let every child feel crowned, cherished, and adored.
Help us remember that You determine favor — not a date on a calendar.
And if today is marked with blessing, help us recognize it.
Amen. 🙏
Grandma Grady