Grateful: A Thanksgiving Note for YOU

Hello Kingdom Giants,

It is that time of the week- “TUESDAY.”

How are you?

I trust you are doing very well.

As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey we’ve shared as entrepreneurs.

Today, I am grateful not only for the successes but for the lessons as well.

Gratitude is not just a feeling; it’s a strategy.

Entrepreneurs who cultivate thankfulness find clarity, resilience, and focus.

As we prepare for 2026, let us pause, celebrate, and use this season of gratitude as a foundation for the opportunities ahead.

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV)

1. Give Thanks for Your Wins

Big or small, acknowledging achievements builds momentum and confidence.

List your business wins (sales, contracts, network, deals sealed, partnerships, etc) in 2025 and celebrate God for them.

2. Appreciate Your Team

No business grows alone. Your employees, partners, suppliers and collaborators are part of your journey. Take time to personally thank them. Maybe a “special thank you” note.

3. Recognise Challenges as Blessings

Even setbacks carry lessons that prepare you for greater opportunities.

4. Give Back to Your Community

Faith-driven entrepreneurship includes service. Giving strengthens your business and blesses others. Identify a small initiative to support your community, whether through mentorship, financial support, or pro bono services.

5. Stay Informed with Gratitude-Focused Strategy

Being thankful doesn’t replace preparation; it enhances it. Staying informed allows you to act wisely and with clarity.

Action Step: Set aside a time to review:

• 2026 Budgets

• Central Bank and IMF/World Bank Reports

• Industry-specific trends relevant to your business

• etc.

6. Celebrate Faith and Values

Gratitude is deeply spiritual. Proverbs 3:6 reminds us:
“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Begin each day or major decision with a moment of gratitude, acknowledging God’s guidance and provision in your business.

As we reflect on 2025, let’s carry gratitude into 2026.

Thankfulness is not passive; it strengthens vision, sharpens focus, and aligns your business with divine guidance.

Go, TAKE CHARGE!!!

COMPANION READS

• Understanding The Power Of Praise by David Oyedepo

• The Power of Thank You: Discover the Joy of Gratitude by Joyce Meyer

• A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life by John Kralik

YOUTUBE

GRANTS/LOANS/ACCELERATOR & INCUBATOR PROGRAMS

• Federal Government NiYA Startup Pitch 2025 for Young Nigerian | Win Up to ₦100m Grant

• Federal Government Student Venture Capital Grant (SVCG) | ₦50m Grants

• FREE BUSINESS REGISTRATION: SMEDAN and CAC Partner to Provide Free Business Registration for 250,000 MSMEs

• Apply Now: Sterling Bank and DBN Launch ₦20 Billion Funding Scheme for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria

• SHE Blooms Grant 2025 for Women Entrepreneurs | ₦200,000 Grant

• Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14 for Young Entrepreneurs | 30,000 Euros in funding

• Google Ad Grants For NGOs

• Grants in Nigeria

• 2025 Google Hustle Academy Bootcamp for Small Businesses

• Google for Startups Cloud Program

• Apply Now: NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation 2025 Grant Up | $ 10,000

• Apply for the StartCraft Incubator Program (SCIP) For Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2025

• 2025 Sara by Wema Transforming Nigerian Youths Program

• 2025 Precision Agriculture Incubation Program – PAIP

• The Pathfinder Grant (up to $5,000)

• Salesforce Accelerator - Agents for Impact

• Ongoing Grants/Accelerator & Incubator Programs across Africa

• Federal Government of Nigeria’s N75 Billion MSME Intervention Program aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)

• Other grant opportunities around the world

TRAINING/MENTORSHIP

• NITDA Digital Literacy For All 2025 (Training + Certificate)

• How To Start a STARTUP by YCombinator (20 lessons taught by founders who have built billion-dollar companies)

• GLBC in UK is Inviting Applications For: 2025 Global Leadership & Business Certification, Cambridge (Fully Funded)

• The Basics of Business Education by Krassimir Petrov of Dong-A University, South Korea

• SMEDAN Empowerment Programmes 2025 Training & Funding Small Business Owners

• Full MBA by Swiss School of Business Research

• Accelerator/Incubator organisations around the world

• Startup Academy

• WEMA Bank Hackaholics 6.0 Hackathon for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs |150 Million Naira in Cash Prizes

• Media Trust AI Essentials Bootcamp Talent Program 2025

• Art Of Technology Lagos 7.0

• Evenbrite- click to search for upcoming events in your city

• Upcoming events across Nigeria

• Upcoming tech events across Africa

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