To say that this year has been a feat would be an understatement.
2020 VISION. This is what many of us chanted in 2019 in hopes of making 2020 the best year ever! Are y’all still carrying that same energy? The vision for me meant many things. Thankfully, my husband and I always write down our goals at the start of each year and at the end of the year to evaluate and start planning for the next year. We did the same coming into 2020. My quick review of my list looked a bit like this:
These were my top priorities this year and looking at the list, I am proud of myself for the amount of growth I’ve had this year alone. No it was not easy, but I thank God for the faith I held in God alone this year. Even while the world was in somewhat of a shamble, my God remained true and consistent. My husband and I agreed that the most frequent prayer point this year for us was praise. We praised God this year more than anything. Irregardless of the number of people that were succumbing to the virus, we triumphed. Irregardless of the many bad news that we have all seen or heard this year, we triumphed. Irregardless of the uncertainties, we came out on top. All by the grace of God.
Going down my vision board items for 2020, I can look back and say God really came through for us. No matter the situation, what I learned most is that everything is ALWAYS on God’s time. You can plan all you want, but my God will always have the final say of who, what, when, where, and why! He is the reason for everything and understanding this is the key to living a thankful life.
HAVE OUR WEDDING
If you’ve read my post about this, you’ll find out more about the plans “we” had, not knowing the plans He had. Forgetting the money we had put down for the wedding, the excitement we and our loved ones shared, the whole celebration itself, when the virus landed, it all dissipated like thin air. I initially felt devastated but not even a day later, I was already thanking God. Yes, as humans, it’s okay for us to FEEL. I just encourage you to not dig your sadness pit deeper. The most important thing here is that the marriage will always be more important than the wedding. I am in a space where I am just happy to have and love on my husband. Not to say that the wedding won’t come, but trust and believe that our marriage is my upmost priority. And that’s on PERIOD.
BUY OUR FIRST HOME
Jehovah Jireh! God really came through for us with this one. Me and Akin’s journey has not been an easy one (I’ll share in the future), but trust and believe that to be blessed with our own home is a major blessing that I am thankful for. From the build, to moving in, to celebrating Thanksgiving in our home with family all during a pandemic, it can only be God. A home that God has established for us. The road was not easy—all while planning a wedding—but I’ll say it again, it was God. It was being disciplined. It was believing and staying faithful. I am looking forward to growing our family in our home. The walls of our home are blessed. The foundation is blessed. We, as children of God, are blessed.
FOCUS ON MY HEALTH
This one hit home this year. For the past few years, my health has really been my focus point for many reasons. I cannot count how many times I have visited my doctors this year, and although I get down and fight with my strength to always stay positive, I do not let it hold me back. I will continue to pray, continue to trust in God to make a way because I cannot do it on my own
GROW OUR FAMILY
Not to go too much into details here, but 2020 was not our year to grow our family. Another focus point for us this year for sure. With all the stress that we have endured this year alone, I honestly understand why this goal was not the year for this and that’s completely O.K. A precious gift of life may not favor a stressed environment and that is understandable. When the time is right, Akin and I will be blessed to bring life into this world by the grace of God. We are not adhering to the pressure of anyone around us. We know that the best gifts in life are definitely worth the wait.
COMMIT TO MY BLOG
This one here is an ongoing goal for me. Hey, even the mere fact that I am writing this post is testimony to not give up on dreams and goals. I’ve always wanted a space to express myself and this blog is my baby. I told myself that this year, I’d commit more time to it and thankfully, here we are. For me to even make a post about the ending of the year is an accomplishment for me, so cheers to that! And hopefully 2021 brings more posts as I share more with you all.
The growth I have experienced this year alone is unmatched. I grew closer to God when the world was following what others said. Others that did not have an answer. The news channels didn’t have the answers. Our politicians were also trying to figure it out. I reduced my time on social media and consciously made sure to follow pages that shared God’s word and encouragement. The same energy I had in 2020 with my faith is the same energy I’m bringing into the new year. I encourage you all to write down what you have learned this year and what you will be implementing in the new year and by the special grace of God, 2021 will be a favorable year. Love you all, God bless.
Amen to this, thank you for sharing your journey…wow