It’s hard to believe that we are less than a week away from stepping into a new year.
2023 has been a year full of ups and downs, surprises, blessings, and lessons.
I don’t know about you, but 2023 has been a year of personal growth and preparation for what’s to come because I truly believe God is going to blow our minds in 2024.
That’s why I shared at the beginning of the month that if you know there are changes you need to make to improve your life, don’t wait until January 1st. Sometimes we are the reasons our blessings or things we prayed for are on delay, because we aren’t actually prepared to receive them.
This is also why I started the “Just My Thoughts” series for the month of December because I didn’t just want to say get ready for the things you prayed for without coming along side of you to help you in practical ways.
The first week we looked at breaking down your goals. The second week we discussed the importance of writing the vision. Last week I wrote about why it matters who is on your “team” because you will never accomplish anything significant without others helping you, and this week I will close the series out discussing why you should be your own biggest cheerleader.
When it comes to encouraging and cheering on others, I am guessing that probably comes naturally to you. But if I were to ask you how good you are at encouraging and cheering yourself on, I would bet for most of you that doesn’t come as easily.
I believe that any area we find ourselves struggling with if we take the time to get to the root of the issue, I believe it’s an identity crisis in that you don’t know who you are.
I can say that now because there was a point where I didn’t know who I was, and I struggled with a lot of things that I didn’t quite understand why.
I had to hit rock bottom several times before I realized that I needed to do some healing and it was during that process that I realized most of my life was spent in an identity crisis.
When you take the time to heal and do the work to get to know who you are and whose you are, I’m telling you it is a game changer.
When you know who you are, you don’t need other people’s validation.
When you know who you are, you don’t shrink back to make others feel better.
When you know who you are, you don’t get discouraged because no one cheered you on.
As we get ready to crossover into a new year and God begins to do the things you’ve been believing for, be prepared for both sides because unfortunately not everyone can handle watching others prosper.
The people who you believed would support you, may not support. The friends who you thought would be there through everything may disappear. Even family members may not celebrate your blessings.
None of those things should take away from you celebrating. You should never have to hide your blessings or downplay what God is doing in your life to make others feel better. If a person truly loves you, they want to see you prosper. So, when someone starts getting in their feelings as God elevates you- know it’s a personal problem and pray for them.
The quickest way to block your blessings and miss out on all that God wants to do in you and through you is to get caught up in needing the approval and applause of others. God will send you all the support you need. In fact, maybe God has led you here because I may be a part of the support you need. If you agree, book a Get Unstuck Strategy Session or don’t hesitate to email me.
Until then learn to encourage yourself and be your own biggest cheerleader. It really is a gift that keeps on giving.
