The topsy-turviness of the past few years has caused many of us to change perspectives, alter our direction, and even change professions. Though we couldn’t have foreseen the eventual chaos that it would bring, many experts and leaders clearly recognized we were at a crossroads. After COVID, economic changes, political upheaval, and culture wars, we weren’t going back.
I wrote about those crossroads in these pages and encouraged you not to waste your experiences. There is a sense we have been at a crossroads, and life is changing. Is it the end of the world? Not literally, but perhaps as we know it.
Ultimately, we’re all taking this journey together. Some days it feels like a roller coaster; others, it’s like traversing through a dark cave. But let’s not proceed with horse blinders — take note of the scenery along the way. Much has changed and is changing. You may be surviving or even thriving, but there are more opportunities today to be a good Samaritan. That person on the side of the road or holed up in their home may be the person you were seeing in church or working next to just a few months ago. They aren’t thriving, much less surviving. Reach out!
None of us is perfect, and we’ve been tripped up here and there, but we’re working on being intentional, purposeful, and responsive in helping others.
You may be on the service road rather than the interstate right now, or you may have taken a detour altogether. While it may have caused you to reflect or adapt, it shouldn’t change who you are entirely.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve thrived when helping people. In fact, Elizabeth has a penchant for recognizing when people need a little push, tug, encouragement, or inspiration. As I shared in The End: It’s Only the Beginning a few years ago, we’ve continued to press on, only changing the vehicle in how we help people.
So, here’s what we do. Hopefully, it can be an encouragement to you to not be complacent, to go after your dreams, and to listen and hear God’s voice. Frankly, other people need you. Where you are, what you do.
As a Master Financial Coach and now a Ramsey Preferred Coach, it’s my privilege to help people manage their finances. Elizabeth is a Beach Body Coach with a background in staying fit and eating healthy.
As an RPC, we help them:
- Stop the money fights and stressing over finances.
- Put together a personalized get-out-of-debt plan.
- Establish a budget and stick to it (yes, I know, BUDGET: that UGLY word!).
- Prepare for retirement with dignity.
- Plan for college or get rid of those pesky student loans.
- Teach kids about money and finances.
- Understand the importance of working together (as a couple).
- Recognize the insignificance (yes, INsignificance) of a credit score.
We also regularly encourage people in the five significant areas of life: Finances, relationships, health, attitude, and faith. Here’s a promo for you: Elizabeth is now regularly sending encouraging messages and photos (of scenery and animals here in Colorado) to people across the country. She’s taking names too, so if you have a friend or family member who would benefit from a kind, encouraging, uplifting card or note, you can send us an email with their names and addresses.
Friends, life can be tough. We live in an uncertain and demanding era. But they shouldn’t stop us and can’t derail us. The times demand our best!
Here’s our request:
- Enjoy the ride!
- Pray for the people around you, and help them where they are.
- Make a call, send a text, or write a card. Be a blessing.
- Send Elizabeth those names, mailing addresses, and email addresses, especially if you know someone hurting or in a particularly tough place. It’ll take you five minutes, so do it right now, please.
The times demand our best.