Comparison is a sneaky thief—especially for us as Christians. It’s one of the devil's most effective tools, designed to distract us from our lives, our walk with God, and the beautiful things God is doing in us and through us.

Happy new week, singles! As Valentine’s Day approaches, the world seems to be covered in red roses, candlelit dinners, and endless social media posts about love. It’s easy to feel down, especially if you don’t have someone to celebrate with. Maybe you're wondering when it will be your turn or why love seems to be skipping over you.

One thing I wish I had learned earlier in life is to seek God’s guidance in my relationships. Looking back, I realize that many of the heartbreaks and drama I experienced could have been avoided if I had made seeking His direction a priority. When I was younger, I made relationship decisions based on surface-level qualities—whether he was good-looking, if we shared common interests, or if he made me feel good in the moment. But if I’m being honest, I definitely had a “type”—and it wasn’t exactly the healthiest one. Fine, dangerous bad boys—yes, that was my thing.

This year, I made a conscious decision to let go and let God. Instead of striving on my own, I chose to wait on Him—to seek His guidance for my goals and trust Him to lead me in every area of my life.

One of my personal aspirations for this year is to be intentional—intentional about everything that concerns me. That means being more thoughtful, more prayerful, and more purposeful in how I approach the things that matter most in my life.

Recently, my mum came to visit and stayed with me for a couple of weeks. What began as a joyful reunion soon tested my patience in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Some of the things she did were minor—nothing significant enough to justify getting upset—but I found myself growing increasingly irritated.

In the Book of Ruth, we find one of the Bible's most profound examples of loyalty. Ruth’s devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi, goes beyond mere family duty; it is a deep, sacrificial loyalty that ultimately leads to great blessings. Ruth’s story challenges us to consider what loyalty looks like in our own lives—our loyalty to God, to family, and to our faith, even when the path seems uncertain.

Society loves to set these weird “milestones” for life, right? Like, somehow, by age 25 you’re supposed to be married, with a degree in hand, and maybe even a mortgage? Meanwhile, some of us are just trying to figure out what's for dinner! And don’t even get me started on the beauty standards, career pressures, or the idea that you need to "have it all" by 30. Let me tell you. You don’t.

This week at Bible study, we dug into James 1:19-21, particularly the part that says, "Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger." It’s a scripture many of us know, but here’s what I learnt from my friend during bible study: We should also be slow to take offense. Yeah! Most of us don’t realize how quickly we get offended, holding onto grudges like they’re souvenirs from a party. But the thing is: as Christians, we’re called to extend grace to others—just like the grace we expect for ourselves.