Wowzers, 31st of January is here already!!! Unbelievable! The speed of time is really almost mind-numbing. I hope we’ve all had at least a relatively fulfilling month. I think today will be a good day to reflect on the past four weeks, what we’ve achieved and what we’ve not been able to accomplish yet. I intend to take stock, to think of all the things I planned to have sorted out by now and assess my success. To be honest, this is how this entire year will fly past. We need to be wise and redeem the time, making sure that nothing catches us unawares.
I learned the importance of setting goals, strict yet reasonable goals. Not the types that we will start and give up on half way due to the extremity of it. We need to be very reasonable, doing things bit by bit. I have started setting daily goals for myself instead of sticking to monthly ones only. The daily ones help me know how close I am to the monthly ones.
This month has been a month of growth for me. I have learned a lot about life in these few weeks. I graduated this month. I completed a type of training course as well which has exposed me to the SAP world (which I once was totally oblivious to). I also stood in front of the God’s people to speak on His word during Bible Study. By the way, can I add that I was promptly tempted on the very same message I spoke on almost immediately? The devil, my friends, aint playing. He doesn’t chill and wait for you to gain strength. He attacks randomly and without any form of warning. I also was able to overcome by the grace of God, so for that I’m also thankful.
20 February
February is a very very special month for me on so many levels but most of all, because it is my birth month. I was born on the 20th of February so yes, if you don’t wish me happy birthday, I shall hound you! I have forewarned you oh!!! hehehe.
This year, February also represents a month of decision for me. I’m going to have to take some important steps which I’m totally depending on God for wisdom on how to go about them. I know He will always come through for me, ALWAYS. And remember, don’t take any step nor make any move without first consulting the Holy Spirit. It does help avert unnecessary stress and delay.
So guys, get thinking. How has your January gone? What have you achieved? Celebrate them by thanking God and giving yourself a pat on the back. You have done well! What opportunities have you missed out on? Why? How can you ensure you do not repeat the same mistakes in February? Don’t take anything for granted. Every moment matters…a lot.
Have a lovely Monday,
Here is another one of my grad pictures. I had to crop off my friend because I didn’t ask for permission to put his picture up (don’t wanna get sued, lol)
Temiville.xoxo
Jan 31, 2011 @ 14:27:50
Temi, congrats on your graduation, God is with you , always know that. You are true to say that the entire year will fly away, except we are quick to redeem it.
About preaching to people on what exactly tempts you, that is true , the evil one is not resting at all, trying all he could to destroy but he has failed , for greater is He that is in us than he that in the world.
God has your back, sister.
Jan 31, 2011 @ 17:32:42
Wow, congratulations on your graduation, you are looking great in that picture! January was a great month, we all saw the new year, and God granted us journey mercies back here. February is going to be even greater and I’ll be praying for you too that He blesses you with wisdom and favor, Amen.
Jan 31, 2011 @ 19:02:35
January is a month I had to put up with unusual schedules to inquire from God what steps to take in the year. There were some fears I only conquered by the grace of God and many decisions I wished I hadn’t taken without second thought. January is an experimental month for me; it is a test-ground of what will be in the Year as it goes on…
Congratulations on your Grad…
Jan 31, 2011 @ 20:18:51
i was going to do the same thing.review the month and see if ive acheived my goals. january has trully been a testimony of Gods goodness. I also did graduate from uni this month. Most important i have maintained my spiritual life.even thos highly tempted i have stayed away from habitual sin and i can confidently say ive maintained my healing from asthma despite the conditions tht would normally bring it up. I am so gratefull to God and as february comes i hope to be more active in my personal devotion and fellowship with ithers. Thanks temi for the opportunity to testify of Gods goodness.congs on grduating.
Jan 31, 2011 @ 22:37:14
January has not been all that. A relationship that was birthed in Dec 2010 failed. Turns out he had a live in lover. Lost a job. but in all, I give thanks. Im definitely going to implement your strategy. Thanks
Feb 02, 2011 @ 09:47:20
hi,
sorry about the funny events in January. i can imagine how you felt. look to the bright side, it could just be a distraction to weigh you down for the bigger things yet to come your way. you’ll be fine.
” be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Josh 1:9.
Okeydoks!
Jan 31, 2011 @ 22:38:57
I was also born in Feb, 18th though. Happy birthmonth to us!!!
Feb 01, 2011 @ 05:38:55
Happy new month people!
January was good, I am definitely more spiritual. I wasn’t able to achieve all my goals though but hopefully Feb will be much better.I wrote a post on my blog about setting goals, am not only talking to others, am preaching to myself. This year, I wanna set realistic goals.
God bless
Feb 01, 2011 @ 06:14:01
You def had a great January….Happy Birthday in advance!!!
January has been good on my side…I have so much to be thankful…and so much things to do!
But hey, the best is yet to come!!!!
Feb 02, 2011 @ 09:51:50
Jan was a good month, came and now gone.
i did achieve a lot personally, most importantly making progress.
word, study and prayer life on the go… Am so not there yet but will get there someway somhow.
Feb just gasta be a berra month.
Stay positive, keep believing and speaking it to being. FAITH and WORK!
Okeydoks!
Feb 03, 2011 @ 14:34:01
lovely…happy birthmonth…nothing for february so far?
Feb 03, 2011 @ 14:34:26
please dnt leave us hanging ooo
Feb 03, 2011 @ 14:35:04
nice pic by the way