SEELE contributor KB Chakela shares that in this new year God should be first, and fasting is a good way to unclog the pipes and a way to hear from God more clearly.

Keabetswe Chakela reminds us that in the midst of change, we are to keep our eyes on Jesus.

With the parable of the talents as her guide, Seele contributor Keabetswe Chakela opens up about one way we can conquer 2022, and that it starts with changing our mindsets.

Last week as I pointed out that God is our Mighty Conqueror, this week it’s important for us to remember this year that in order for us to have a smooth year in our walk with Him, we need to remain teachable.

Seele contributor, Shefali Karani writes that when we focus on ourselves, we transform into better human beings, especially in comparison to previous years. When we do this the possibilities are endless.

Keabetswe Machateau dives deep into the despair that many are feeling about 2021 and recommends the anecdote and hope that can counter the disappointments that the year has brought.

SEELE contributor Thomasena Thomas shares: "we must submit our plans, visions, goals, and ideas to God in hopes that what we are pursuing and doing will bring HIM the glory," in this new year.

“When we think of a new year we think of new beginnings, new goals, and new resolutions. It’s always good to strive to make new goals,” says SEELE Editor Ally. With Philippians 3: 12-14 as a guide, Ally reminds us that our goal is Jesus, who is the model of looking forward, not backward.

We know from verses like James 5:16 that fervent prayer is powerful when it’s coming from a righteous person. And we know that prayer changes things. Sometimes we fall short in our prayer life. But, if we only knew how powerful and impactful prayer is, we’d never miss a day of it.

 I feel that the word “calling” is a word that gets bounced around in evangelical churches a lot. It’s a word that we get hit with time and time again when we look at interviews of those we look up to. I’ve even asked people in interviews, “how did you know you were called to be a singer, actor, etc?” But maybe you and I have been thinking about “calling” differently that doesn’t align with the Heavenly view of “calling.”

2018 and life will be full of many decisions. But the decisions that show red flags before you make a transaction is the Holy Spirit trying to speak to you. Be still and open your eyes to what God is showing you.