As the year comes to an end, it’s cool to see people share what they’ve achieved, but it can also be disheartening if you even begin to compare your achievements. We all know comparison is the thief of joy!

I look back at 2023 and realise it’s a miracle that I’m still here. That’s the achievement I’m holding onto. I survived, and that’s enough right now. I’m OK with that, and if that’s all you feel you’ve done, then I pray you can be ok with that.

As we tentatively step into a new year, don’t feel pressured to set huge goals. How about small ones? How about simply hoping and dreaming?

There are no rules, but it is good to have things to hope for, to aim for, and it’s ok for them to be small, and it’s ok to keep them to yourself or between you and God.

I pray you never lose hope x