We are in a time where many organizations are facing funding challenges: staff are being laid off, and the future may feel unclear. In such times, it is easy to lose hope. But God reminds us that His plans extend beyond any crisis. The real question is not “Can God change my story?” but rather “Am I ready when He does?” 

• To be ready, we must remind ourselves daily that God’s plans do not collapse when human systems fail. His Word assures us that He is still working out a future filled with hope. Faith does not mean ignoring reality; it means choosing to trust that God is greater than the reality we face.
• At Medical Teams, readiness requires us to keep serving with joy even when the workload is heavy, to speak words of encouragement when others feel discouraged, and be confident in the Lord’s plan when resources are thin.
• Faith pushes us to believe that our efforts are not in vain and that God can open doors no donor or contract could ever guarantee.
• Readiness begins with an inner conviction: “My story is safe in God’s hands.” When we walk in that assurance, we live and work with a resilience that fear cannot shake.

• Readiness for us at Medical Teams means being intentional about developing our skills and striving for excellence in our work. One way to do this is by taking advantage of continuous improvement opportunities that the organization provides. For example, courses offered through platforms such as eCornell,  Humentum, or Lean six sigma trainings. 
• These trainings are investments in our future that equip us with practical skills that not only make us more effective in our current roles, but also prepare us for the next job, a greater position, or even a promotion within the organization.
• When we commit to learning and growth, even in difficult seasons, we demonstrate to God and others that we are ready for new opportunities when they come.
• Readiness is not about waiting passively, it is about preparing actively.

• When God changes our story, it often comes with shifts that challenge our comfort zones. His new direction may look like relocating from West Nile to South West, or stepping into responsibilities we never expected. Change can feel uncomfortable, but it is also the place where growth happens.
• Adaptability is the posture of saying, “Lord, wherever You send me, I will serve faithfully.” Those who embrace change rather than resist it are the ones God often positions for greater impact.
• Being adaptable does not mean lowering our standards or losing focus, it means remaining open to God’s leading and ready to give our best, no matter the setting. It means trusting that even if the assignment changes, the mission remains the same: to love like Jesus, serve, and bring hope to those in need.

• Opportunities may come, but it is character that sustains them. Skills and titles may open doors, but without integrity, those doors quickly close. In seasons of pressure, our true values are tested. The question is: will we still walk in honesty, compassion, and teamwork when no one is watching?
• It means continuing to handle resources responsibly, knowing that faithfulness in small things prepares us for greater things. It also means guarding trust with partners, communities, and colleagues, because trust is the currency that sustains meaningful work.
• When God changes our story, it is integrity that ensures we can carry the weight of the new season faithfully.

• Overall, our security is not in donors, contracts, or salaries, but in God, who is our faithful Provider. Human systems may rise and fall, doors of opportunity may open and close, but God remains constant. He is the one who holds our future and writes our story with a steady hand.
• Anchoring ourselves in God means refusing to let circumstances define our stability. It means drawing strength not from what is in our bank accounts or job descriptions, but from the unchanging character of God. When one season ends, He is able to open another. When one door shuts, He already holds the key to the next.
• To remain ready, we must cultivate a strong spiritual life. This means guarding time for prayer, filling our hearts with worship, and grounding ourselves in the Word. Instead of being swept away by fear, we stand firm, confident that He who began a good work in us will be faithful to complete it.

• Am I preparing myself spiritually, professionally, and personally for what God might do next?
• Have I grown too comfortable in my current position, forgetting that God may be calling me to more?
• How can I use this uncertain season to grow stronger in faith and skills, rather than weaker?

Closing Prayer

Lord, help me to live with readiness in my heart. Even in uncertainty, help me prepare my skills, character, and faith for the new story You may be writing. May I not fear tomorrow but trust that Your plans are always good. Amen.

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