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New Season

Oh! Teach us to live well! Teach us to live wisely and well! (Psalms 90:12;MSG).

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom (Psalms 90:12; KJV).
Without an old, they can't be anything new. We celebrate a new year because there was an old one. We also went through thick and thin in our previous phase. But thank God we are here now. In this new season, I want to share what I consider needful for the journey ahead.

First and foremost, thanksgiving. Be grateful to God for everything in your life and appreciate the people in your life that keep showing up. They don't have to, but they are there for you. 

Be positive: One thing 2020 has taught and reiterated is that tough times don't last, tough people, do. How do you intend to survive if you are a pessimist? Try being an optimist person this year and your world will revolve in a new direction. It take a positive heart to be thankful.

Have courage. A lot of people are like me - knowing what to do but scared of stepping out. One thing I learnt is to do it afraid. Whatever must be done will be done as soon as possible. Be audacious this year. It will help.

Build by Investing. Building involves adding up things. Line upon lines, precept upon precepts. Investing in this context means putting yourself into something. Take risks. Not just financially, but dare to read, take a course, have a blog or vlog, talk to people, help others, make plans, and stick to it. Most importantly, invest in yourself.

One step at a time. Because these things can be overwhelming take it one step at a time. Don't be crowded with too much. Lay off some weight and take one step at a time in the journey or plan you've made for yourself.

Express Love: treat people the way they want to be treated but don't lose yourself in the process. In other words, don't be a man-pleaser that you forget your worth.

Build your network. Interact more. Help more. Give more (not necessarily money, it could be time, advice, prayers and anything in your capacity to do. Please do). Most importantly, connect more. 

Let God and these seven points be your guide in this new season. Have a safe trip.
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