Take Charge
I attended a conference last Saturday, and one thing the convener said so much that, two days later, it’s still ringing in my head is: “take your life by the scruff of the neck.”
For me, the idiom is a worthy statement to live by, especially in this year 2026. I want to actually be responsible for my everyday actions and life generally. And I urge you to do the same.
- Can we be more intentional about our lives, growth, careers, relationships, and service to God and humanity this year?
- Can you purpose in your heart to chase your dream this year like your life depends on it?
- Can you show up in spite of limitations, your frailties, and flaws this year?
Take your life by the scruff of the neck, my dear friend.
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At least for once, take a bet on yourself and be so committed to being more and doing more. Let’s see what becomes of you by the end of the year. Take charge and control of the situations of your life, trusting that it is God who works in you to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Stretch yourself. Do pass yourself in a positive way… go beyond your limits. Look your fears right in the face and even see what happens. TAKE CHARGE!!!
Do that particular thing (in the line of your purpose/passion/assignment) you’ve been afraid to do.
Take that course, attend that conference, enroll in that school, start that business, join that service unit. Just DO!
You are going to be more present this year oo, my friend, and time will not just go by without you making it count. You’re going to make every moment of your life count!
Remember, it’s not about the years in your life, but the life in your years.
Cheers to a year of being more and doing more 🥂
N.B: If you’d like someone to keep you accountable this year, drop a comment below. I’d love to support you and honestly, I need the accountability too! Let’s step forward together.
