It’s Not Over
I came into November with a word on my heart: There is still so much to receive, experience, and accomplish before the end of this year.
Recently, I came across someone saying they couldn’t believe the year was already over. I chuckled because, at the time, we still had 53 days left in the year. That’s almost eight weeks!
Think about that for a moment.
If someone’s life can change in a single day, imagine what could happen in 53 days.
It is interesting how quickly we begin to mentally close out a year once November arrives. We start reflecting on what happened, what didn’t happen, the goals we achieved, and the ones that remain unfinished. While reflection is important, I wonder how often we prematurely conclude a season that is still unfolding.
Don’t declare the year over while there is still time left to live it.
Perhaps you started the year believing for something that has yet to materialize. Maybe you have been working diligently toward a goal, praying about a particular situation, or waiting for an opportunity that seems to be taking longer than expected.
I want to encourage you not to relent.
Keep believing. Keep praying. Keep showing up. Keep doing the work that is within your control, and trust God with what is beyond it.
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We are in November, the eleventh month of the year, and I cannot help but think about the expression the eleventh hour.
In Matthew 20, Jesus tells the parable of workers hired at different hours of the day. Even at the eleventh hour, when the working day was nearly over, there were still people who received an invitation to work.
The parable teaches us about the generosity of God’s kingdom, but it also offers a beautiful image to reflect on: Late does not necessarily mean too late.
There is still room for unexpected opportunities, answered prayers, meaningful progress, restored relationships, new beginnings, and moments that change the direction of our lives.
Of course, not everything we hope for will necessarily happen before December 31. Some things require more time, and that does not make the year a failure. But we should not allow the approaching end of the calendar to diminish our expectation, discipline, or faith.
There is still time to take that step, make that call, submit that application, have that conversation, or begin something you have been postponing.
There is still time to grow, give, serve, learn, and experience something beautiful.
Thank you for reading this week’s letter. Remember that the year is not over simply because you can see its ending. Stay expectant, remain faithful with what is in your hands, and make the most of the days ahead.
It’s not over.
See you next week.
Cheers, 🎉
Derby Chukwudi
