ARE YOU LIVING OR EXISTING?
CONTENT:
1.
DIVINE INVESTMENT
2.
THERE IS AN URGENT NEED TO DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE
3.
WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR?
4.
SOME DANGERS OF NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION?
1. DIVINE INVESTMENT
Man is God's investment upon the earth, the earth, He made man
cultivate, decorate and make the world inhabitable for all creation. Man in
God's eyes is a cultivator and a preserver, but over years’ man has lost touch
of this dimension in God, instead of cultivating and preserving, he is
destroying.
For example, the inventions of men are putting the world on a verge of
extinction, today we hear of depletion of the Ozone layer, aberrations created
by science, such as turning men into women and women into men. The world has
gone gaga...
what are doing about it? or what are doing to make a positive change?
you're God's solution to the earth.
2. THERE IS AN URGENT NEED TO DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE
There is need for man to rediscover his purpose, and unleash his
potentials to make things right, God cannot do it for us, He has equipped us
with all we need to legislate here on earth. The earth is in our hands,
whatever becomes of it, is our choice.
This is a very important question, it is paramount
for everyone, both men and women to answer this question. I regret to say this,
that there are billions who go to the grave without a clue of what they are
living for, they came they saw and they disappeared without making any
mark.
Across the borders of the earth, from Asia to America, Africa to Europe
are people who still believe 'what will be will be.' So many live below
standard, countries keep spending billions of dollars to alleviate poverty, but
are unsuccessful. Why?
Because more money will not eradicate poverty, fulfilling purpose
will.
I'll like to state clearly, "More money will not eradicate poverty,
it is a fulfilling purpose that will." A man who has discovered his reason
for existing cannot beg for bread.
Check! Those who live from hand to mouth, if they have discovered
purpose? They haven't, a man of purpose is one who is living his dream, he can
never lack bread as far as he is diligent. (Proverb 22:29).
3. WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR?
This question has been on my mind since I was a boy, up on till now it
still rings in my mind. As a young boy I always wanted to do be different, do
something different. Because of this I built systems around my life, I had to
Imbibe certain principles that shaped my life. Growing up wasn't easy, because
it was as if society has been configured to fight against certain positive
attitudes and character traits. There are so many distractions, things that
appears to be the best options, sometimes they look like the easy way out or
the shortcut to where you’re ending to, but they’re just unnecessary
distractions, be careful, be vigilant, be determined and ready to work and walk
alone if you are sincere and serious about making a difference with your life.
When I answered this question, it
defined my life, I discover I had to let many things go and even friends and acquaintance.
Answering this question will pattern your life and give a sense of fulfillment
and purpose.
Dear
friend if you are yet to answer this question now is the best time to answer
it, remember time waits for no one.
4. SOME DANGERS OF NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION?
1. You become a victim of your environment.
"Until you answer this question you will continue becoming a shadow
of your true self and a victim of your environment."
The environment where your group matters a lot, it determines what you
become tomorrow a large existent, except you grow beyond your
environment.
CAN A MAN GROW BEYOND HIS ENVIRONMENT?
Yes! How? A man grows beyond his environment by building your capacity,
every environment has a culture, there is always something it is known for your
ability to rise above the norm and make an indelible mark will distinguish you
from the rest.
I have heard of people who grew up in the village and ended up becoming
presidents of countries, some of their parents were very poor.
Some grew up in a hostile environment but rose up to become men and
women of influence. Are you a victim of your environment or a victor in your
environment?
Myles Munroe of blessed memory said something that struck my heart, he
said (paraphrase), "I'm in the Bahamas, I don't struggle to go to the rest
of the world, they struggle to come to me in the Bahamas. "
You can impact the world from anywhere, but first, start from where you
are.
2. TRYING TO IMITATE OTHERS.
There are some that live in bondage because they try to be like others,
they intentionally cast their true self into oblivion, and took up a life that
keeps frustrating them and stealing their joy.
A great man once said, "Imitation leads to limitation." John
Mason.
The reason why people try to be photocopy other than being original is
that it seems to be the easy way out. But that is a very fat lie!
It is more cumbersome to become like another person than be yourself,
the reason is;
a. You'll only end up a second fido, you can never be original.
b. Your destiny will be delayed if you're not carefully denied.
c. People will accept the original before having anything to do with the
photocopy. For example, in the law court, photocopies are only accepted when
the originals are nowhere to be found.
d. Nobody will take you seriously.
There is nothing like being yourself, it gives you satisfaction and a
sense of accomplishment.
It is very Sacrosanct that you discover what it is you're looking for
and be yourself!
3. YOU'LL END UP A MEDIOCRE:
This is the state of many of our parents, that’s why they try to force
their dreams on their children. Many parents while they were young had big
dreams and visions, but only to grow up, they discover they had exchanged it
for a common coat. They sacrificed it on the altar of pleasure, excuses, and
indiscipline.
They enjoyed themselves and forgot about their destiny. They failed to
realize that generations are awaiting their emergence, and they never did
emerge. What a shame?
What do you want to be remembered for?
What memory do you want the next generation to have of you?
The way you’re living your life, do you think it will amount to
anything?
The choice is left for you to make.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"A fulfilled life is worth more
than a thousand years of mediocrity." Clarkson O. Adebayo
“Our goal should be to fulfill our
glorious destiny, and not to be popular.” Clarkson O. Adebayo
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Clarkson O. Adebayo Esq.
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