As many of you can tell from my blog, I’m a Christian. This means I believe in Christ: his coming, his dying, his resurrecting and his second return. I also believe in the Holy Spirit who is my comforter and revealer of hidden truths. I believe in God, who is my Father, my mighty warrior, creator of the universe and my closest friend.
Hi guys!
How’s your week so far? I know the transition from the weekend can be a little rough, but I hope the Monday blues are over. Thanks for keeping up with the 30 days blogging challenge till this time. You are the best!
Today’s post is one of those real and honest pieces, hope you enjoy it!
Hi guys!
How has your week been? I’m really asking that because I want to know, not just as an intro to the blog post 😁 Alright, fine I’ll go first. Mine has been super cloudy and rainy. To be honest, I’ve had the blues many times this week- story for another day.
It’s the second half of the year already! And there’s this great awakening that comes with it. I’ve been reviewing the goals for the year and trying so hard not to get depressed by the loads of stuffs I haven’t done yet 😂 Read more
I watched as she slowly found her way through the darkness to her favourite seat in front of the mirror. The moonlight that seeped through her half opened window showed her lovely silhouette.
‘It’s time’ she said. But I didn’t understand.
‘It’s time to take off the mask’ she replied as she peeled layers, revealing the truth behind the mask. Read more
I should write something. Anything. The silence is killing me. The boredom is eating me up. Isn’t this when creativity comes alive? When you’re bored? Read more
If you’re reading this, then you probably read the first letter and you’re back as I asked. Or not. It’s just an assumption. I’ve been trying to write to you. But my cares and worries won’t let me. I’ve been trying to speak to you but my voice is muffled inside. I’ve been trying to reach you, to let you know this too shall pass. Well, it either passes or you pass from it. Read more
Happy New Year amazing people!!! Thank God we all made it to see the first post for the year! 😀
I saw this funny picture as someone’s display picture. Albeit, a little rudely said, there’s a bit of truth to draw out of it.
We’ve all heard the ‘new year, new me’ line. Some of us have even used it. But here is the truth; the New Year doesn’t in any way transform you into a new person. It’s not a cocoon where we change from caterpillars to butterflies. The earlier we realize this truth, the better it is for us.
We often set for ourselves unattainable goals, probably because we get so pumped up after the Crossover Service on the 31st night. But there’s only so far we can go with the New Year charade. Before long, we go back to the same old us. I would know, because I’ve been there countless times. I know how disappointing it is to set really high goals just before the year starts and find yourself derailing from the plan before January ends. For someone like me who loves making plans, plans and more plans, I get super frustrated when they fall apart!
So do we linger and sip our drinks as the year starts with no goals whatsoever? Do we watch from the sidelines with folded hands just because we never follow through on our New Year resolutions? Do we stop making plans for the year? No!
Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn’t first sit down and figure the cost so you’ll know if you can complete it? If you only get the foundation laid and then run out of money, you’re going to look pretty foolish. Everyone passing by will poke fun at you: ‘He started something he couldn’t finish.’ -Luke 14:28 (MSG)
Don’t be afraid to make plans. By all means, make SMART goals for the year; goals that are both specific and achievable. But you must realize that your plans can only come alive when you commit them to God’s hands.
Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.
Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.
We plan the way we want to live, but only God makes us able to live it. -Proverbs 16: 1, 3, 9 (MSG)
The New Year doesn’t change you, God does. The New Year doesn’t have the power on it’s own to make you get rid of the addictions, lose the extra weight, get out of that bad relationship, or change your current sad situation… but God does! The New Year is not an automatic fresh start, but every moment of repentance towards God, is a fresh start for us. It’s only a ‘New You’ when you turn back to God.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Cor 5:17 (KJV)
Friends, let’s get it right this year. No more avoidable mistakes! Remember life isn’t just about you or your plans for yourself. Life is about God and His bigger picture. Allow Him to work in you and through you this year.
I pray that you walk in God’s divinely orchestrated plan for your life this year.
Have a fantabulous year ahead! 😀
Lots of love,
©Mfon Etuk, 2016.
Dainty M. 