This year has tested us in ways we didn’t expect. We’ve faced challenges that stretched us to our limits. There were setbacks that disrupted our goals, feedback that was painful to hear, and tasks that, at times, felt overwhelming. Sometimes, it felt like we had been carrying more than we bargained for.
May this BlessUP remind us of something important: there is still so much to be grateful for. Even in the toughest times, we’ve grown. We’ve learned. We’ve adapted. We haven’t given up. We’re still here—standing strong together and facing each difficulty head-on, not because the path is easy, but because we know it’s the one that leads to growth and success.
Look around. There’s still abundance in every direction. We have work to do, goals to achieve, and one another to rely on. We have the resources to innovate, collaborate, and create; as well as a chance to provide for our families in a way that’s meaningful and a way that makes a difference. Despite our shortcomings, the universe hasn’t turned its back on us. It continues to give us what we need to move forward and that is something to be grateful for.
As we move forward, may we all step into the future with the same sense of gratitude and renewed focus on the abundance that surrounds us. May we all learn to recognize the potential in every moment and never take the opportunities for granted. The wins may feel distant at times but they are there just waiting for our persistence and belief to reach them.
With that, I leave you with this beautiful song by Sir Cory Asbury. Take a few moments to pause, breathe, and let its message fill your heart with hope and inspiration for the road ahead.
