I Want to Thrive: (Strive 2 Thrive)

As we journey through 2025, many of us have whispered this silent but sacred prayer: “Lord, I want to thrive.” Not just to survive the chaos, but truly thrive, in our faith, finances, family, health, and purpose. But what happens when it seems like nothing is changing, when the breakthrough is delayed, the promise feels distant, and progress is invisible? This week’s message encouraged us into resilience, faith, and intentional living across various areas of our lives, even when progress isn't immediately visible. As we Strive 2 Thrive, let’s hold fast to the words of the Apostle Peter, “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen” (KJV).

That’s when we strive to thrive.

1. Thrive Spiritually — Even When It's Dry

We may not always feel the fire, but our faith is not based on feelings — it’s anchored in truth.
In 2025, thriving spiritually means choosing consistency over emotion:

• Praying even when heaven seems silent.
• Reading Scripture even when it feels routine.
• Worshiping even through weariness.

Galatians 6:9 reminds us: “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

2. Thrive Emotionally — Even in Waiting

Waiting is one of the hardest parts of thriving. God never promised we wouldn’t have pain, but He did promise purpose in it.
This year, choose to:

• Speak life over yourself.
• Let go of shame, guilt, and unworthiness.
• Seek healing, therapy, and godly counsel when needed.

You don’t have to feel whole to start healing. Start where you are. Thrive anyway.

3. Thrive in Purpose — Even in Uncertainty

Your calling still matters, even if doors haven’t opened yet.
God sees every seed you’ve sown in obscurity.
Every act of obedience. Every hidden prayer. Every unseen sacrifice.

In 2025, strive to thrive in your purpose by:

• Refining your gifts.
• Serving faithfully in small things.
• Writing the vision even when there’s no platform yet.

The harvest is coming.

4. Thrive in Finances — Even in Lack

You may not have overflow right now, but you can still walk in stewardship.

• Budget wisely.
• Sow generously.
• Speak abundance and not fear.

Thriving financially begins in the heart, believing God is your source, not just your job.

5. Thrive in Relationships — Even After Disappointments

Some of us are still healing from betrayal, heartbreak, or loss. But thriving in relationships means choosing hope over isolation:

• Rebuilding trust slowly.
• Setting healthy boundaries.
• Cultivating God-centered connections.

Don’t let past pain rob you of future joy.

Don’t Quit Just Because You Don’t See It Yet

God is doing a deep work underground before He reveals the fruit. Just because you don’t see the full bloom yet, doesn’t mean the seed isn’t growing. So, in 2025, make this your declaration:

“I will thrive in every area of my life — by faith, with intention, and through grace. I will not give up just because I don’t see it yet. I choose to strive, to hope, and to trust God for the harvest to come.”

Keep going. You were made to thrive.

Blessings!