Are you currently at the lowest point in your life? Are you downcast or depressed?
You are not alone; God is right here with us all and our HOPE in God is what keeps us going.
The year has recently begun, and you might be wondering, when will we return to our ‘normal’ operations or way of doing things. Well, let me rock your boat a bit; we can’t go back to ‘normal’ anymore. That boat has sailed, and we are in a new era, where we will need to ‘pivot’ to “adapt and thrive” in this new season. HOPE is reassuring. It is when you expect something to happen. What are you really hoping for? I hope that we are not limiting ourselves and thinking small.
If you feel that God is far away, remember that ‘the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor his ear heavy, that it cannot hear” (Isaiah 59:1). Tell God your concerns at any time; ‘cast your cares and anxiety unto God for he cares for you”.
In 1 Samuel 30:1-8, we read that David was at the lowest point in his life after his enemies destroyed his dwelling place (Ziklag) and carted away his properties and those of his men. He wept uncontrollably and was so distraught but encouraged himself in the Lord (verse 6). In verse 8, David then inquired of the Lord, asking ‘Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” God answered ‘pursue, for you shall overtake them and without fail recover all.’ “Just like David, we must strengthen ourselves in the Lord this year. We must also seek his direction for every area of our lives. As you HOPE and endeavor to adapt and thrive this year, make sure to seek the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus, the son of God, has given to us his children to guide us in all truth.
To help you get started with how to pivot your business, activities or life in 2021, I share Judit Lovas’ article- ‘Adapt & Thrive’ in another edition. She shares tips on how to adapt and thrive during a challenging time in our world. I wish you a year filled with HOPE for better days. Be sure to share additional tips or comments as well. I would love to hear from you…
My best regards, Clara Og.
You can reach me at cogunsemi@yahoo.com