Hello, wonderful people!
How are you all doing? How did the week treat you? I hope you’ve gotten the cream of everything nice. Were those meetings stressful? Did that colleague annoy you? Did you meet those deadlines? How far with that target? Don’t worry—the weekend is finally here, so relax! Grab a seat, prop your feet up, get that glass of wine (or water), and just breathe!
If last week was stressful, I didn’t know what was coming this week. It feels like events hit me right in the face, and the force spun me around in a new direction. But don't worry, I'm not here to unload on you. I just wanted to let you know that all is well. If you think your week was tough, best believe that someone else probably had it worse, so let’s be thankful! I hope Psalm 20:2 comes true for you - May God send you help in times of trouble.
This week, countless ideas have been buzzing in my mind for different projects I’m working on this season of my life. I need grace and strength to sort them out and bring them to life. My hope is to be a vessel this year—one that helps others.
Unfortunately, sometimes, I also have to deal with imposter syndrome. The voice in my head often shouts, telling me that I’m not fit to do certain things. But thankfully, I hear the still, reassuring voice of God reminding me of 2 Corinthians 12:9—“My grace is sufficient for you...,” and this gives me the comfort and strength to keep moving forward.
On a more somber note, an alarming number of friends lost a parent this past week, and it was deeply sad. I know it’s the circle of life, but those moments when we mourn with friends can be hard on a person. Please pray for strength for them as they navigate these tough times.
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This week, we read about King David’s final days or years. Despite his sins (Bathsheba, the census), David was largely without scandal in his lifetime. As I read through 1st & 2nd Samuel (and now into 1st Kings), I realized that although David was an exemplary leader, a mighty warrior, and a valiant man, he wasn’t the best father. He ruled with the strength and confidence of someone who was self-aware, loved God beyond words, and cared deeply for the people he led. But he missed the mark when it came to being a father. And I think there’s an important lesson here for all of us. No one is perfect, and God’s people are not exempt from imperfections. Despite his greatness, David had flaws, and sometimes, he was blind to them—especially when it came to those he loved.
Here’s the second takeaway: We need to depend on God to avoid David’s mistakes, especially as parents and leaders. And in his final days, David, despite being king, was still human—he asked his son Solomon to do the difficult things he couldn’t. I’ve read this before, but this time, I had a deeper understanding and couldn’t help but ask: Why didn’t David handle it himself? Why pass on those tasks to Solomon? I’m still reflecting on this, and it gives me a lot to ponder. Have you read about this in the scripture? What do you think about it?
On a lighter note, I watched Omoni Oboli’s Love in Every Word last weekend, and I absolutely loved it! Odogwu Paranran was smooth, and I was so happy for Chioma! Love is sweet, and I’m all for it—every single day.
So, what about you? How did your week go? Did anything exciting happen? I’d love to hear all about it in the comments section. Please share with me, and let’s chat!
P.S. Don’t forget to follow Alma’s journey as she travels 7 continents in 70 hours.
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