In Book I of S.O.L.A.D.™: Soldiers of Light Against Darkness™, Angelo faces this kind of moment. After a brutal confrontation with the demon No Mercy, aided by Melanie, Angelo is already broken—bloodied, breathless, and running on fumes. But the enemy doesn’t care that you’re tired. Darkness doesn’t wait until you’re ready. And sometimes, your healing hasn’t even started before the next fight comes.

The confetti has settled. The declarations have quieted. The pressure to reinvent yourself overnight has softened. And that’s a good thing—because real transformation doesn’t happen in the shouting. It happens in the steps. This second day of 2026 is where faith moves from intention to motion. Not leaps. Not dramatic pivots. Just the decision to keep walking with God when the excitement fades and the work begins. That’s where favor shows up.

Today on Tony Tips Tuesdays™, we’ll explore how to write flashbacks that hit hard and heal slow. We’ll break down how to use them without disrupting your pacing, how to trigger them naturally, and how to make sure they elevate—not deflate—your story. Let’s get into it.

There are seasons when God tells you to stop sowing. Not because He’s finished with you. Not because you failed. Not because your calling expired. But because even the best soil needs rest. This message is not about quitting. It is about discernment. It is about maturity. It is about recognizing when “doing more” is no longer faith—but strain.

When the enemy realizes he cannot break you through sudden blows, blatant temptation, or outright fear, he changes tactics. He switches strategies. He moves from destruction to depletion. From attack to attrition. From breaking you to wearing you down.

You’ve felt it. The tug in your spirit. The unrest when you stay silent. The fire that won’t let you be content sitting in the crowd. That’s not a feeling. That’s a summons. There’s a shift in the earth and a roar in the heavens. God is gathering His front-line warriors. No more hiding. No more sideline praying without frontline presence. If you’ve been wondering why you can’t blend in anymore—this is why. You were summoned to the front lines.