As 2026 draws to a close, it’s hard to believe how quickly the year has gone by! Even if we try to ignore them, the Christmas adverts everywhere remind us that the year is nearly over.
This is a good time to pause and take an honest look at your walk with God. You might ask yourself:
1. Did I spend enough time with God this year?
2. Did I study His Word?
3. Did I pray or intercede for someone?
4. Did I extend a hand of fellowship to someone?
5. Did my life reflect that I know God?
These are just a few questions to consider. You may have others, depending on where you are in your journey with God.
Be honest with yourself. Write down the areas where you’ve grown and the ones that are still in progress. Thank God for how far you’ve come—it is only by His grace.
And if you haven’t been as diligent as you hoped, remember: there’s always room to grow. Pick yourself up, write down the areas you want to work on, and be ready to begin again. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you, and commit to taking intentional steps forward.
The Bible says:
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” — John 14:26
The Holy Spirit is our Helper and Teacher, so you are not alone on this journey.
Be intentional, keep going, and trust God to help you grow.
Yours Truly
Dupe Akingbehin
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