It’s a New Year, and we are well into 2022! Our theme for the M.O.M.S. Program this year is “Lean in and Embrace the Challenge.” Although a New Year brings a fresh start, we know our world and the local communities around us are still facing many challenges. Our focus this year will be, when a challenge arises, instead of looking at it as an obstacle, try to look at it as an opportunity.
This year I have been reading a devotional book called “YOU GOT THIS” by author Melissa Horvath. In her book she writes, “What would happen if we started to view our obstacles as opportunities? What if we tried to view the hurdles through the eyes of God? After all, He sees what we cannot and knows what we need more than we do. We have to remember that through it all, God is holding the universe together, and we need not worry or ask why. We just need to live in his peace and trust. The next time an obstacle comes your way, practice not worrying about it. Instead, remember that God’s got this! It may be hard to realize in the moment, but try not to let yourself get anxious or upset about it. Instead, learn to live in the presence of grace." When you lean on God and know that He has your best interests in mind, you’ll be able to ease through times like these, and take steps with confidence to overcome your obstacle.
As we look ahead in anticipation of all that 2022 will bring, we have hope that better days are ahead, we have Faith that God always provides and that he is in control. I hope you all will join the M.O.M.S. Program this year and when obstacles arise I hope you will find a way to Lean in and Embrace the Challenge.
