First, let me wish you a Happy New Year! We’re blowing through this new year, I can’t believe it’s half way through January! Well, with a new year comes new opportunities. Opportunities to make new friends, change jobs, finally work towards new goals. Perhaps that is why New Year’s Resolutions have become so popular.
It seems only fitting that we make our Weekend Word of the new year, Opportunity.
op·por·tu·ni·ty
ˌäpərˈt(y)o͞onədē/
noun
- a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
- a chance for employment or promotion.
Roman philosopher Seneca once said “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
I like this quote because it is full of empowerment. To believe that everything that happens, good or bad, is based on luck alone denies you the opportunity to take responsibility of your life. It’s time we start taking control of our lives and preparing ourselves for the opportunities life brings us. Then we can be truly lucky. It all comes down to attitude.
Many people could say that the girls we serve are really “down on their luck.” Several circumstances have come together to put them on the street, living in some of the worst conditions. Despite their misfortunes, they are determined as ever to change their life. They are mentally prepared to do what it takes to change their luck. All they need is the opportunity.
So the question is, are you prepared to help provide them that opportunity? Donate today and you could provide a girl with the opportunity to change their life by gaining vocational skills and a future employment. You can help them change their luck.
Love, peace and opportunity – give IT and go grab IT!
Cristen
