Its not Over.

Happy new month friends! Its the first day of a new month, the last month of the year to be exact.

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For a lot of people, its that time of the year for stock taking. The year started with much gusto, goals were set and the journey to a better you started. For some, the goals are far from met while others achieved and exceeded their targets.Unfortunately, some never even took off while some crashed along the way

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 For all categories, the year is far from over, there is room for improvement especially for those who crashed and burnt midway or never even took off from the tarmac. Don't give up yet. God delights in bringing out something beautiful out of nothing. Remember creation story "the earth was without form and void darkness was over the surface of the deep and the spirit of God was hovering over the waters" Genesis 1;1-2. It might seem dark and hopeless but the spirit of God is hovering and working behind the scenes. "working all things together for your good".

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It might be frustrating but trust God as always. Believe in yourself, your dream and above all God.

I didn't start achieving my goals till middle of the year. Prior to that, I felt like a failure, fit for nothing. I felt the stranglehold of failure instead of the liberating power of God and like you wondered if I'd ever amount to anything. In the midst of the darkness "Laugh out Loud" was birthed alongside the "Unbroken project" and "Shakara media".

 Now I'm soaring like an eagle. Like Caleb, I'm asking God for more mountains to claim for His kingdom. In all, I've learnt its "not by power, not by might but my spirit says the lord". Zechariah 4:6. Success is not by man's efforts alone but by God's spirit, his unmerited favour and IN HIS TIME.

People may have lost faith in you or you might have even lost faith in yourself but never lose faith in God or lose sight of His faithfulness. Remember its not over till Curtains call. so keep believing.

Focus on the right things.

It is so easy to be distracted when mistakes happen especially when you've invested so much in a person or project or have a set mindset  on the outcome of a situation. For some, the initial reaction when things go wrong is to "blow a fuse" or throw a major fuss either covertly or overtly. I was such a major drama queen that I would rummage over seeming bad situation for ages like a rabid dog with a bone until God helped  change my perspective. In the early years when my son was diagnosed with autism, I couldn't see beyond his diagnoses. I focused on what he couldn't do instead of focusing and encouraging his strengths which he had aplenty. For some inexplicable reasons, I couldn't bring my heart to see the beauty that was this gift of mine. This went on until I realised the problem was not my son nor his diagnoses but my perception of the situation.. My view was distorted and I needed to have my minds eye reset. Truth is, things will not always be the way we want but we can choose to dwell on the negatives or simply celebrate the positives no matter how little it might seem. A positive attitude can only stem from a grateful heart.

Some time in July, I organised a programme titled "LAUGH OUT LOUD", Comedy Comes to Church. The turn out was impressive and the guests had a swell time. In fact, the feedback was astounding except for one little glitch-THE DJ. The DJ was crap!! The joy of a successful programme was almost swallowed up by a tiny scratch in my plans. I almost forgot the unbridled laughter and fun that everyone had because of one tiny error that I couldn't help despite my frantic effort...until the Holy Spirit checked my errant thoughts. The bible rightly says "do not be ignorant of the devices of the devil" 2 Cor 2:11. Focusing on the right thing is a habit that can be learnt daily and consciously until it happens spontaneously. It has to be deliberate and it is a choice that only you can make. It is choosing to be joyful no matter the situation.  I have learnt to see life through heaven' lens and I am thankful. No longer do I see Josh through his challenges rather I see a wealth of opportunities waiting to be discovered in that treasure that is my boy.  Focusing on the wrong thing is a strategy of the enemy and don't ever forget that.

My look at the LOL comedy evening. More Pictures coming soon.