A Mini Update...

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Dear friend,

A few months ago, I wrote to you about how I planned to be consistent and all that, yeah? Well, time has revealed that I didn’t keep to my word, and that’s a terrible thing.
Now, I wish that this letter were me apologizing and promising to do better, but sadly, that won’t be the case. Rather, I’ll be honest.

See, since my last letter, a lot has happened. I questioned a lot of my commitments, why I was doing all the things I was doing or am still doing, and I feel that was a necessary season. What do I mean?

That season helped me set my priorities; it helped me return to God and ask questions about many things, and I can say that I gained some clarity along the way. During that season, I had to make some difficult choices, either by removing myself from some commitments or even taking up new commitments, and while everything isn’t so smooth at the moment, I’m grateful I did. I don’t know the full picture of what’s ahead, and I am not sure I’d want to because that puts me in a place where I now begin to feel like I need to figure everything out or feel like I can do it all on my own, and that in itself is a recipe for disaster. Besides, I find comfort in the fact that, even though I might not know what tomorrow holds, I know the one who holds tomorrow.

Now, from now on, I won’t say I’ll be sending letters every two weeks or something, but what I can say is that this is not the last letter you’ll be receiving from me - except, of course, you decide to unsubscribe, and no hard feelings, I promise. Also, I’m planning a kind of rebrand or something of that nature, and it will basically affect how I structure my letters. More details about that soon. A little hint is that this may mean longer letters, but I believe you’d love it.

Before I go, we started the second half of the year a few days ago, and I want to encourage you to take some time to take inventory of the last 6 months, take note of areas where you improved, areas you’re doing well, areas that need improvement, and areas that still need growth. Take time to revisit your goals for the year and see how far you’ve gone with them, revisit the words God gave you at the beginning of the year, and see how it’s all played out. Don’t be afraid to ask God questions; He is your father, and it’s just right that children ask their fathers questions. He may not always answer how you expect, but He won’t leave you without answers; He won’t leave you without guidance.

God is your daddy, and you’re His baby. He’s madly in love with you and wants what’s best for you.

Until next time, remember that I’m always rooting for you. Keep being amazing, and remember that you are a bright light, and don’t hesitate to shine so bright that men may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven. I love you, but God loves you more.

Have a great week ahead!

Yours sincerely,

Oba Dafidi of Scribbled Thoughts.

Here’s a podcast from a good friend of mine I think you should listen to:

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