Wow it's been almost 4 years since I came here.
Life happened - and no am not complaining am actually grateful of the journey it has been. The wins, the learnings in all things I give thanks.
Last week I managed to write down my Vision for 2026 - this year was a bit different for the first time I was moved to start with a gratitude challenge. Was looking at my board from 2019 and realised I was actually leaving the dream of some things I was praying for and didn't even realize I had crossed that bridge. So yes write your vision and make it plain - this would have easily slipped and I was reminded to pause and reflect on the goodness of God.
Just a highlight of one of my prayer points on my vision boards was to travel the world - didn't have a passport, see the irony, and I had given 3 international countries to be precise -this was from 2019. I wrote it and forgot, so every year it features plainly at the backdoor as the last items listed, the things you put in the garage and forget. In 2025 finally, I applied for my passport and got it in September of that year and as fate would have it an opportunity came from my workplace to travel and I took it - lesson for another day (Don't be afraid to ask) and yes I had my maiden international travel. And as if God wasn't tired of showing His glory - our itinerary changed because of the visa application and what seemed as a denial was actually a blessing in disguise - managed to tour the 3 countries as was always listed in my Vision - Germany, Switzerland and France. "Death and Life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." - I renamed myself Madam International and yes I am living this dream in Jesus name.
So why did I come back here after this long.
A friend opened up on their struggle with trying to conceive and I encouraged her that, this was a testimony of a journey I also went through. Shared my testimony on this podcast so that she may know that this too shall pass - this mountain shall be lifted. So yes don't forget to share your story it may be the encouragement for someone to keep pushing to hold on to that straw. To be honest I even forgot the pain this journey was - so this is the beauty of time - it heals.
Don't give up - wake up and trust in God. This too shall pass.
As you start the new year:
1. Don't be afraid to dream, take the limits off God and ASK BIG.
2. Let go of everything that didn't work and hold on to faith better things are ahead. Your latter days will be better than your former.
3. Do not ignore self care - body, mind, spiritual - be better, challenge yourself more and bring out the best in you.
4. BELIEVE - All things are possible. Times and Chances happen to all men. At the right time God makes things beautiful - always remain expectant.
Happy New Year Beloveds.
With Love,
the Woman in ME.
