I was asked to share my testimony in church. What am I thankful for this year?

I shared about the perks and uncertainties of a freelancer.

Being a freelancer, I am my own boss. I dictate my own time. I can work anywhere. I can work anytime.

However, there is a lot of uncertainties about having projects. Some projects turn out good, while others fail. Some projects happens, while others cancels. Every year, I worry if I have enough projects to sustain our lifestyle.

I am thankful for the Lord who provides. The projects are uncertain, but the Lord’s promise and providence is certain.

This is how 2018 was like. The year started with uncertainties but it ended just right. The Lord provided us with the means to survive and even have more to share with others.

As 2019 enters, I have the same worries. I have the same uncertainties. But I am certain the Lord will once again provide.

There are things you can delegate and the people get the job done better than doing it yourself. Then there are the things you delegate but the people don’t seem make the effort to do it all.

Despite the reminders and agreements, some people have their reasons not to execute their end of the bargain. And the projects get stalled, or worse, fail.

It is important then to identify the show stoppers and take back the work. If you continue to wait for them, you’ll be digging a deeper grave for yourself. The longer the delay, the deeper it gets.

At this point, it is better that you work on it yourself. The project may still fail, but at least you are able to soften the blow and cut the losses. If you are lucky, the project has still a chance to succeed.

At the end of the project, it has a valuable lesson on the people whom you can trust in the future. Forgive, but never forget.