My Advice: YOUR NORMAL DAY IS SOMONE’S DREAM
Let me gently advise you—don’t underestimate the life you are living right now. The day you call normal, stressful, or boring is the very day someone else is praying earnestly to have. The strength you wake up with, the breath in your lungs, the opportunities before you, even the challenges you complain about—many people would gladly trade places with you.
When frustration rises, pause and reflect. Gratitude will protect your heart from bitterness and comparison. It doesn’t mean your struggles aren’t real; it means you’re choosing not to let them blind you to God’s goodness. Thankfulness helps you see clearly, think wisely, and live peacefully.
Stop measuring your life against others. Comparison steals joy and breeds discontent. Instead, count your blessings deliberately. What you appreciate will grow in value, and what you complain about will lose its power over you.
Learn to thank God daily—not just for breakthroughs, but for breath, for peace, for progress, and even for lessons. Gratitude will keep your spirit healthy and your heart hopeful.
So here’s my advice:
Slow down. Look around. Be thankful.
Your normal day is already a miracle—don’t wait until it’s gone before you realize its worth.
Pastor/Counselor,
Wale-Rich Oladunjoye