Lessons learned in 2025; His grace, my faith and the ever forward looking hope.

Lessons learned in 2025; His grace, my faith and the ever forward looking hope. I can say without any fear of contradiction that my 2025 was a year of unprecedented testing and stretching. Dreams went unfulfilled and some expectations recorded zero activity actually more like negative activity. I learnt the true meaning of dependence on God, when all I have is “He said”. I learnt to be truly grateful for what I have instead of yearning for what I don’t have. I’ve mastered the art of recognising worry as soon as it rears its ugly head. In 2025 my faith was tested, my beliefs were tested and perseverance was the order of the day. I say thank God for 2025 but am so looking forward to 2026.

His grace

My grace is sufficient for you is no longer a scripture I say without feeling. I now know what His grace tastes like. Yes grace has a taste like icy cold water used to quench your thirst on a desert hot day! It tastes like sinking your teeth into rich deep chocolate cake. I learnt that prayer is a two way street. It is important and necessary for survival to pray till you hear His answer no matter what it may be. I learnt how to pray without ceasing. Yes, It’s a thing and it may not always get you the answer you long for. But it builds intimacy with the Father and you gain a peace that surpasses all understanding.

My faith

Thank God that at salvation we are given faith the size of a mustard seed and Jesus promised that this is enough. I used to wonder about how fickle the disciples were in the story about them being on a boat with Jesus. However, when the storms hit my very own boat I was repentant and humbled because I have the advantage. Holy Spirit and Jesus live on the inside of me and yet I cried out as if I was orphaned and abandoned. My faith has been stretched and when I thought it couldn’t get any tougher it was stretched yet again.

Hope

Some things have been out of my hands and then out of my control but I have found that no matter the circumstances they were never out of God’s hands. I guess after I have gone on and on about obstacles which were in my way, one may wonder if there is anything to look forward to in 2026. The answer is a resounding yes! First I would like to say that what I went through has resulted in tremendous spiritual growth, I am not where I used to be. Psalms 62:5 says Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My hope and prayer is that I have graduated to a new higher level. . To new problems, growth opportunities and testimonies in 2026!