And now, we approach the end of June! *Shofar Sound!*
Yet as usual, I’m
thinking, imagining, counting the cost, one question going through my mind: How have I spent the first half of 2017?
- · What have I done so far?
- · Am I achieving my goals as planned?
- · Have I moved forward in life?
- · Am I where I thought I would be at this stage in my life?
Usually, my first reaction to these questions is to panic a
little. Thank God I’ve started learning not to have knee-jerk reactions every
time I weigh my life, I’m learning to stop over-thinking or second-guessing every
decision.
However, I started dwelling on life in general and how we
tend to leave EVERYTHING in God’s hands, sit back…and be lazy. With a sense of
entitlement, we tell ourselves “I have a God who never fails so I’ll just keep
praying and fasting until something happens”
I’m talking about those who, having been blessed by God with
common sense, become over-spiritual to the point that they refuse to use their
brains, they’ve forgotten how to get up and do something. It’s like they can’t
think for themselves anymore, they make excuses with every opportunity that
comes their way.
If you are one of such people, then darling please wake up!
There is a time and place for everything. God always plays His part but He requires
you to play yours too.
·
You ask for favour? Granted!
But you need to go
out and offer a sellable service, then the favour of God will open more doors
for you.
·
You want money? It’s yours!
But you need to get
a job, start a business, create/craft something, use your God-given talents,
then watch how God’s grace and mercy usher in the financial blessings. Even more
than you ever imagined.
·
You’re praying and fasting for a perfect
life-partner? Excellent!
·
You want to advance in life? That’s the spirit!
But you need to swim out of your comfort zone, go further, try new (positive)
things, meet people, become someone people love to associate with, sell
yourself, sell your brand, do more, do something new with what you’ve got.
There’s a whole life out there you probably haven’t explored yet. Then see how
God blesses every step and make you stand before kings and not before mean men.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying miracles don’t happen,
they do, I just need you to grow up a little, I need to light a fire under your
bum, so you can stop with the ‘I-will-just-wait-for-God-to-do-everything-for-me’
mentality. It’s dangerous, it’s lazy, it’s unattractive and frankly, it’s a
boring way to live.
I mean, I can just imagine God wondering “He/she once asked
for wisdom, knowledge and understanding, I gave her/him, but why ask when
he/she wasn’t planning to do anything with it” Stop being ‘That Person’ who
only knows how to say “Bless you” and “It is well” whenever he/she is asked “So
what are you up to now?”
Don’t get me wrong, there are those who have done all they
can, tried their best and are just waiting and believing that every move they
made will yield results. The key words here are ‘they have done something’. I
pray that God answers all your prayers and meet you at the point of your needs.
AMEN.
In conclusion, I’ve learnt to ask myself the question; WHAT
HAVE I DONE LATELY? (WHIDL or pronounced ‘wheedle’) and I encourage you to
acquire this habit too.
My Dears, as we round up the first half of 2017 and swim
into the second half, may we all be wiser, smarter and filled with the wisdom
of God in everything we do. So that, like me, when you ask yourself WHIDL, your
answer will make you and God smile.
This is our year!
Take more steps Darlings! Keep
Moving Forward!
Ronks,It's already half the year? *shocked look*. The degree to which we mix up things can be alarming. I came across some people arguing on social media because some guy had declared that God will give people miracle money and he was having a cascade of amen. Some poor sister was trying to tell them that they had to work for God to bless them but they won't hear it. I was about to step in and help her when I realised that it was a complete waste of my time so I moved on. Harsh maybe,but grow up we must. The time we spend whining or wishing won't be given back to us so we all need to wake up and smell the coffee.
ReplyDelete*high five* That's just the crux of the gist; wake up and smell the coffee. You've said it all Kani, thanks.
DeleteTo honestly and effectively answer this great question "What have I done lately? Firstly, one must have a vision, then determine to what extent has that vision been achieved. The difference between the last time you took stock and now simply answer the question!
ReplyDeleteA vision-less person is clueless person moving without direction, an anything-goes person, a purpose-less person and a time-waster and this type of question becomes a life-time research topic for such people.
To live a fulfilled life, you must have vision, vision give us direction in life and makes difficult for us to be push around anyhow! When our vision is in line with God's plan for our lives, our struggle in life becomes less, achievements becomes seemingly natural and making impacts and adding values to lives of people becomes easy!
"My people perish for lack of knowledge(vision)..."
That's right! Keep your firm belief in God but HAVE A VISION. Then always make sure you take stock. That's how to be progressive and pro-active. Do something and God will bless what you've done, no matter how long it takes.
DeleteThanks for this Sir.