The Enumahs

18/08/2026

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Oh Lord, break the cycle of near success in my life and bring me in...

10/08/2026

What Are You Building That Your Future Self Will Thank You For?

I've been thinking about this question lately. We spend so much time asking God for a better future: More money. More peace. Better relationships. More opportunities. Greater impact.

But sometimes we don't stop to ask: What am I doing today that is actually building the life I'm praying for?

Because prayer and preparation need to meet somewhere. You can pray for financial freedom while avoiding learning how to manage money. You can pray for purpose while refusing to take that first uncomfortable step. You can pray for healthy relationships while continuing to tolerate unhealthy patterns. You can pray for confidence while constantly speaking negatively about yourself. And you can pray for a new season while living according to the habits of the old one.

This isn't about condemnation; it's about alignment. James 2:17 says: "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."

Sometimes the question isn't: "God, when will my life change?" Maybe the better question is: "Lord, what do I need to start doing differently?"

Let’s make this practical. Think about the person you want to become over the next 12 months. What is ONE thing that person would do consistently that you are not doing now? Maybe it's saving. Maybe it's reading. Maybe it's exercising. Maybe it's setting boundaries. Maybe it's applying for an opportunity. Maybe it's finally starting that thing you've been talking about. Or simply making time for God again.

Don't choose ten things. Choose ONE. Then start.

Now let's talk: What are you currently building?

A. My finances
B. My health and wellbeing
C. My relationships
D. My purpose or career
E. My relationship with God
F. My confidence and identity

Drop your letter below and, if you're comfortable, tell us the ONE thing you're committing to do differently this week. Let's encourage each other; someone else's answer might be just the encouragement another person needs today.

And remember: You don't have to build your whole future today. You just have to be faithful with today's brick.

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23/07/2026

Growth Often Feels Like Loss Before It Feels Like Progress....

Can I share a thought that's been on my heart?

I think one of the hardest parts of growth is that it often requires you to let go of a version of yourself that once helped you survive.

The version that always said yes.

The version that needed everyone's approval.

The version that kept quiet to keep the peace.

The version that believed your worth was tied to how much you did for others.

The version that settled because you were afraid to start again.

At one point, that version of you served a purpose.

But not every version of you is meant to come into your next season.

Sometimes we grieve the person we used to be because she was familiar.

Even if she wasn't free.

Ephesians 4:22–24 reminds us:

"That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man... And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."

God isn't asking you to pretend your past never happened.

He's inviting you to become the person He always intended you to be.

Now let's talk honestly...

Which version of yourself are you learning to let go of?

A. The people pleaser

B. The one who doubted themselves

C. The one who carried everything alone

D. The one who lived in fear

E. The one who believed they weren't enough

Drop your answer below.

Today's Growth Challenge:

Finish this sentence in the comments:

"This season, God is teaching me to..."

You might be surprised how your answer encourages someone else.

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16/06/2026

Maybe They're Not Better Than You...Maybe They're Just On A Different Chapter

One of the quickest ways to lose your peace is to compare your Chapter 3 to someone else's Chapter 20.

You see the business.
The marriage.
The ministry.
The promotion.
The confidence.
The opportunities.
The results.

And suddenly you start questioning yourself.

"Why am I not there yet?"
"What's wrong with me?"
"Did I miss God?"

But here's what we often forget:

You can admire someone's harvest without knowing their history.

You don't know:
- what they sacrificed
- what they survived
- what they lost
- how long they waited
- how many times they failed before they succeeded

Comparison is dangerous because it makes you judge your entire journey against someone's highlight reel.
And when you do that, you stop appreciating the work God is doing in your own life.

The Bible says in Galatians 6:4:

"But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another."

In other words:

Pay attention to your lane.
Pay attention to your growth.
Pay attention to your assignment.

Because God never asked you to become someone else.
He asked you to become who He created you to be.

Now let's talk honestly:

Which comparison trap do you think affects people the most?

A. Finances
B. Relationships
C. Career or business
D. Ministry or calling
E. Physical appearance

Drop your answer below.
And if you're choosing to focus on your own journey today, type:

"My story is still being written."

Because just because someone is ahead in one chapter doesn't mean your story is behind.

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16/05/2026

I think a lot of people secretly feel guilty for being tired. You look around and think: “Why can’t I just get things done like everyone else?” But what many don’t realise is this: Mental overload can look like laziness when no one can see what you’re carrying.

When your mind is weighed down with grief, pressure, fear, disappointment, financial stress, parenting responsibilities, unanswered prayers, comparison, exhaustion, and survival mode simultaneously, even simple tasks can feel overwhelming. Because no one sees that internal load, people assume you’re unmotivated.

But sometimes you’re not lazy. You’re overloaded. That’s why rest is crucial. That’s why healing matters. You can’t build a new life while continually ignoring your internal state. Even Jesus withdrew to rest.

So let me encourage someone today: you do not have to hate yourself into becoming productive. Growth works better with grace than shame.

Now let’s talk honestly: What drains you the most lately?

A. Financial pressure
B. Emotional stress
C. Overthinking
D. Trying to be strong for everyone
E. Fear about the future

Drop your answer below. And if nobody has told you this recently: You are carrying more than people realize, and the fact that you are still showing up speaks volumes about your strength.