Encouragement for Faith Filled Leaders from Dr. Lucy R.H.
Note. Photograph taken by the author on December 13,2025. Own work.
The image above shows a graduation cap from a December 2025 psychology ceremony. While that student was declaring that they made it through their degree and remained “still alive,” those words became the anthem for my own year: I made it. I am still alive.
Leadership carries its own unique weight of obstacles, turmoil, and constant balancing acts. It can be a lonely road; there are moments where you feel truly defeated, stepping into the shoes of a prize fighter who is ready to throw in the towel.
This past semester, I was in that place. I was exhausted, yet I kept pushing. But every time I reached to throw in the towel, a power higher than myself reminded me of Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Holy Bible, 2011).
As I embark upon 2026, the fact that I am “Still Alive” to finish the work is the torch I carry. God is the source of my strength and the origin of my help. Even in the desolate places, He is there. I am still here, and I am ready to do the work—because He is with me always.
So, I encourage you as a leader to lean on your power source. Whatever your belief system may be, there is an infinite power that can give you strength in difficult times. Lean on that strength. Let us work so that we can declare together at the end of this year: we are still alive to do the work.
So, chillld, along this journey, when you get tired or feel defeated? Remember that 2026 is about leaning on a power higher than ourselves to finish the work we were called to do.
Continue carrying the torch! Let’s keep pushing. 🕯️
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References:
Holy Bible: New International Version. (2011). Zondervan
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