Calm Sunday, Confident Week Ahead

Today isn’t different. It’s just like every other Sunday, where everything slows down, enough for me to slowly breathe, reflect on the past week and prepare my heart for the days ahead. I woke up this morning feeling energetic and grateful to God, especially seeing how He has come through for me in the past week.

This isn’t because everything is perfect but because God has ushered me into another week with fresh opportunities, fresh grace and strength. One of my favourite scriptures is in Psalm 119 vs 24, “This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.” God has also made this week for me.

There’s always something beautiful about a Sunday that sits between what has happened and what I look forward to. This reflection gives me space to reset, realign my thoughts and remind myself that I am not walking into this new week alone, not without the help of God.

As I think about the tasks ahead of me, though there seem to be many. I have things I want to accomplish, goals I have set and responsibilities waiting for my attention. But I have a choice to make between letting them overwhelm me or choosing to step into the week with faith, and I am definitely going for the latter.

I am trusting that God will go ahead of me, guide me, and give me the wisdom I need to make the right decisions. With God, nothing shall be impossible; that’s my watchword every now and then. I am a strong believer in God’s Word, and I will never allow anything or system to make me believe otherwise.

One thing I have realised so far is that when I surrender my plans to Him, I find peace even before seeing the results. And that’s the peace I need to start this week.

I want this new week to be one where I show up fully, putting in my best attitude, my best efforts and my best intentions. The Bible reminds me that a diligent man will not sit among mean men but among kings. I hold onto that word - diligence. I must do my very best rather than lazing around and dragging my feet all through the new week.

This isn’t about me having everything figured out, but I know the One who holds everything together - who can make the impossible possible. I am choosing an optimistic path, even in areas that previously stressed me. I choose to believe that good will come out of this week. I choose to walk in confidence, knowing that God has everything all planned out and making Him my strength.

So, today, I am setting the tone for the week which I want you to do the same: let your heart be calm, have a clear mind and trust Him steadily. I am entering this new week with expectation, for surely it will not be cut off.

I am expecting growth, clarity, joy and expecting God to show Himself faithful because He is full of EMET (Faithfulness) as He has always been and does.

Whatever comes, I believe I am ready and prepared for it. Whatever I don’t know yet, God will walk me through it by His Spirit in me. Whatever is beyond my control, He will handle. Why? God will fight for me, all I need is to stay calm (Exodus 14:14).

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