Happy New Year, sis ✨

I know your inbox is probably overflowing with New Year offers and your mind may already be bombarded with new goals, habits, and things you feel pressure to change. So I don’t want this email to be long, I simply hope it meets you with encouragement, peace, and a gentle reminder of what truly matters as we step into this new year together.

I want to share two charges God placed on my heart for 2026, and I believe they’ll be a blessing to you as well.

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1. Strengthen yourself in the Lord.

In 1 Samuel 30, David was on the run for his life. Hiding in enemy territory, facing betrayal, loss, and the threat of being stoned by his own men. After returning home to find their wives, children, and possessions taken captive by the Amalekites, Scripture tells us in 1 Samuel 30:6b that “David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.”

This year, no matter where you find yourself; on the mountaintop because all is well, or in the valley because life is life'n, you and I, as women of God, must remember to strengthen ourselves in the Lord.

This looks like:

• Spending intimate, unhurried time with Him in prayer
• Rooting yourself in sound doctrine grounded in His Word
• Staying connected to the assembly of other believers
• Guarding your heart with the shield of faith through worship

Let Him be your source before you look to anything else.

2. Work with an eternal perspective (Colossians 3:23–24).

You’re likely here because you feel called to use your gifts to earn income, build something meaningful, and glorify God through your work. But as Christian women entrepreneurs (or aspiring ones), the grit of daily life can sometimes cause us to lose sight of why we started in the first place.

The pressure to make ends meet or see the vision come to pass can fog our true desire... to do it all unto the Lord.

Whether you’re building a business, working a job, managing a home, or raising children, I encourage you this year to ask:

• Is this glorifying God?
• Is this advancing His Kingdom?
• Is this reflecting the love of Christ?

And when you sense your heart drifting, gently reset your mind on the things above, not on the things below.

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A few resources for you 🤍

• If you don’t have clear goals or plans for this year, I recommend listening to the podcast episode “I Have No Plans for 2025—and Why That’s Okay.” Last year I had no goals for 2025 in the middle of all the excitement and pressure around planning, and I pray this episode offers you perspective and encouragement if you find yourself here too.
• If this season feels like a time to seek the Lord about your business, “How to Have a Business Meeting With God” is a great place to start.
• Looking for clarity around what God may be calling you to do or how to partner with Him in business? Check out “How to Know What God Is Calling You to Do” and “3 Ways to Partner With God in Your Business.”

P.S. My new laptop is finally on its way (last email I shared how it crashed on me leaving me laptop less for a while), and I’m excited to get back on the mic with fresh episodes soon!

I’m praying God’s abundant grace, wisdom, and love over you in this new year.

With Love & Support,

Odaisha

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