All too soon, the year 2023 is coming to an end. In this year, I saw the goodness of the Lord. I encountered so many hardships but the Lord kept me through it all.

We all know my last year’s mental health battle. Early this year, God sent His word through His servant, a lady Pastor. She spoke calmness into my mind and all the wild raging storms were silent. I encountered disappointment but I never shook so much that I wanted to no longer exist. And for that, I say Thank You, Lord God.

I turned 29 this year and everything I thought my 29 would look like didn’t happen. I would have normally been distraught but this year, I adopted the attitude of gratitude. I wasn’t where I wanted to be but I wasn’t where I used to be. I made some purchases by myself. They are not “big ticket” items but knowing I have them by God and my financial strength encourages me that I would indeed get there.

One of the life-changing experiences for me involved church. This year, I gave myself wholly to God and His service and in doing that, I am honoured to be included among the few people who undertook ministry training in my church to become church ministers. During the training, I learned so much about God and how to be a tool in His hand for the benefit of His kingdom. Going forward, a hunger for more of Him has been awakened in me and I know that chasing after Him will prove to be the best decision of my life. I can already see the changes.

This year, I started a business, Aurora Sol Enterprise and I can’t wait to see it become successful. I remember almost giving up on it and yet again, God sent His word and I know now that His hand is upon the business and I would do well.

I’ve spoken so much about my desire to pursue a master’s degree and how I started a program last year but had to drop out. Frankly, this year, I gave up on it. But I was convinced to try again and it fell through. As I was praying about it not being successful, a voice told me to try Ghana and I’m happy to announce I applied for my first MSc degree in Ghana. I trust God to provide support for the tuition. I have learnedno that where God sends, He provides.

One of my biggest things this year is learning to trust God. I’m ending this year with a strong desire to quit my job. I have no fallback plan or funds. I’m terrified but I’m trusting God to see me through. Someone may think I am not thinking it through. Trust me I am. I have a family to provide for. When I started this job, a voice told me not to take it because it was not the place prepared for me. I ignored it and I have experienced so much and I even lost myself but God’s mercy found me. Hopefully, I will have a great thing to say in 2024’s curtain call.

On the romantic relationship front, I leave it in God’s hands because I admit I’m truly traumatized and I don’t know how to go about it.

P. S: I did the water baptism. Fully immersed in water and all. Really happy about that.

Dear God, I’m grateful for 2023. Especially the spiritual blessing and elevation. I can’t wait for 2024 to see how deeper You and I would go.

I wish you all a happy 2024 and may we have great tales of God’s faithfulness. Have a prosperous New Year, folks!