Trusting the Timing
by Moderator Africka Hinds
The blessed New Year has just begun, yet we already face challenges such as fires and fears, deferred dreams, and disappointing memories. Many of us feel overwhelmed and tend to overthink our situations. So here is your call to action: Open up to God and hold nothing back; He will do what needs to be done. He will validate your life in the clear light of day and stamp you with approval at high noon (Psalms 37:5-6).
As we embrace these first few weeks of the year, let us pour our hearts, minds, and spirits into this journey. On the first Sunday of the year, we sought a guiding word from God to carry us through, and for me, that word is TRUST. The second weekend of the year blessed us with the uplifting celebration of the 58th Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival, a powerful reminder of our Savior’s coming to save us. As we approach the third weekend, we are prepared to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory through service to our community. It is a beautiful collective experience, fueled by a deep sense of community and supported by our dedicated clergy, staff, family, and friends who accept us just as we are.
In those moments when life’s challenges, disappointments, and feelings of being overwhelmed threaten to consume us, let us reach out and declare with conviction, “I Trust You, Lord!” Trust in the process, trust in the support around you, and, above all, trust in God’s plan for your life. This year, let’s navigate these complexities together, grounded in shared faith, courage, and validation.
With Trust in His Timing … Africka