With everything that’s going on in the world today, I know there are many people searching for opportunities in order to survive. Who would have thought that in the year 2020, we would be going through a major world pandemic? I would have never imagined it happening right now. This crisis has changed so many lives. Schools have been closed and will not reopen until the new school year. Businesses such as restaurants and pubs are suffering because of the crowd restrictions, and church doors are closed to stay in compliance with the new regulations.
Many of us have heard this growing up, that we should save money for the unexpected. We were told that we should never live beyond our means, and to never live paycheck to paycheck. Many of us have learned the importance of having multiple streams of income and to have a side hustle or online business. Well, many didn’t take that advice and are now finding themselves in a crisis. This pandemic has shaken us in so many ways, and people are just trying to figure out how to survive.
To be totally honest, I almost allowed fear to grip me, but I quickly reminded myself of who God was to me. This is so important because the enemy will try to get us so focused on the problem that we miss the opportunities that God will place right in front of us. We must stay focused on God’s promises and His truths. We have to always walk by faith and not by sight. We have to ask God for wisdom and expect to hear from Him so that we can be prepared to take action. We must stay focused and trust in God’s direction. We must remember that every problem is an opportunity in disguise. Have you recognized your opportunities yet? Isaiah 55:6 says to seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. We have to seek God and trust even through life’s unexpected challenges that opportunities are still available.
God has blessed each and everyone of us with gifts, talents and special skills that set us apart. In times like these, we must have a desire to evolve and grow. We have to get out of our comfort zones and explore opportunities that can aid us and provide solutions and needs for others. I challenge you to make a list of all the things that you are presently good at. Also, make a list of those things that you desire to do or to learn, but have been putting it off. Next, I would like you to put a plan in action that will help you to get unstuck and out of your comfort zone.
There are so many amazing sites that are available and will help us to learn new skills. Alison is one site that comes to mind, and they even offer FREE online certificate programs. You can visit their site at https://alison.com/ where you can empower yourself with FREE courses in Food and Beverage, Skilled Trades, Photography, Health, Language and much more. Another site is https://academy.hubspot.com/ where you can grow your career and business for FREE. Then there is https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/ where you can get new skills for a digital world. This site is also FREE. Then lastly we have https://newskillsacademy.com/ where you can earn your certification at your own pace. Many courses are usually offered starting at $20 and up.
I pray that this blog post has been a blessing and that your faith has been fueled, and that your hope is anchored in Heaven. I pray that you will look for those divine opportunities and trust that God is and will always be your source.
Will you be ready when opportunity knocks?
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.1″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.2.1″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_team_member image_url=”https://crystaldaye.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/bulinda-wright-jones.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]Bulinda Wright-Jones is an Online Life Coach, Published Author, Blogger and Inspirational Speaker who is passionate about helping women to get Unstuck and S.E.X.Y. (Self-confident, Excitement, X-tra, Yes I Can). For more information about B. Wright-Jones, visit her website at www.keeplookingupwithbwrightjones.com #Keeplookingup #bwrightjones
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