Sis, let’s talk.
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of July, sun blazing, calendar packed, energy running low, and suddenly realize… you’re just surviving the month, not stewarding it?
Yeah. That.
Let me say it plain: never prepare for July in July.
Why? By the time July arrives, the pace is too fast, the heat is too high, and the margin is too thin.
Life Doesn’t Respond Well to “Winging It”
Now, don’t get me wrong, there’s a time and place for spontaneity. I’m all for a last-minute road trip or a surprise ice cream run. But when it comes to purpose, calling, goals, and peace of mind? Nah. That takes intentionality.
Too many of us are living life in a state of constant reaction, responding to everything and preparing for nothing.
And listen, God didn’t call you to wing it.
He called you to walk in wisdom, to build with strategy, and to move with foresight.
You Don’t Dribble the Ball and Then Learn How to Shoot
Imagine a basketball player waiting until game day to practice. Absurd, right? Yet that’s how many of us live, hoping for a winning shot with no preparation behind it.
July is halftime. It’s the mid-year check-in. And if you wait until July to get your head in the game, you’ll waste the very momentum that was meant to carry you.
You don’t prepare in the middle. You prepare before.
So, What Does Preparation Look Like?
Let me break it down like this:
- Look ahead, not just around.
Don’t just focus on what’s screaming for your attention today. What’s coming in August, September, and beyond? How can you start setting the tone now? - Set rhythms, not just goals.
Goals are cute, but rhythms sustain you. Don’t just say, “I want to journal more.” Decide when. Don’t just dream of rest, schedule it. - Talk to God before you talk to Google.
Before you plan your next hustle, consult Heaven. Maybe you’re preparing for something that was never yours to carry. - Start before it feels perfect.
Don’t wait for inspiration. Start with what you know. Start with what you have. Start when it’s quiet. Preparation doesn’t require fireworks; it just requires faithfulness.
July Deserves Your Vision, Not Your Scramble
So the next time July rolls around, don’t let it catch you slipping. Step into it like a woman who has already made up her mind in May. Move like somebody who’s already aligned, already prayed up, already positioned.
And if this July already feels messy, no shame. Start now. Prepare for what’s next. Show up differently for August. That’s the beauty of grace: God lets us reset mid-run.
July isn’t just hot, it’s holy. Treat it like it matters.
Stay ready,
Sheba 🌿