“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” (Ecc 9:10)
I read something interesting the other day. It was about how the most successful people have something in common. They made up their mind about pursuing a certain course in life and stuck with that decision. That is Stick ability, a term my Life Skills teacher always emphasised in High school.
Life’s daily toils constantly threaten our enthusiasm. Normally, at the start of a project , you are passionate about it, at times even “overzealous”. But a few road blocks along the way and you have lost the fire. The drive is gone and you are ready to give up.
Galatians 6:9 provides the answer: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Keep at it for the Lord says, “Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.” (Lev 26:4) Even when things don’t seem to be working out, do not give up, for you harvest will be available at the right time.
Another scenario. The first few months working in that organisation were the best of your life. You loved every moment and you surpassed all your targets. Then with time, it has become a boring routine and you have lost the excitement. You no longer perform well. But The New Living Translation of Romans 12:11 admonishes us to “never lag in zeal, but to be aglow and on fire!” Also do all things as unto the Lord, not unto men, for the ultimate reward comes from Him.( ref Col3:23)
In conclusion, you reap what you sow (ref Galatians6:7) therefore if you continue to sow seeds of hard work, you will surely reap a bumper harvest of success. Keep at it.
Stay Blessed
Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
(Php 4:4)
It was about 10pm, just 3hours after my last phone conversation with him, when I was told that my cousin had been involved in a Road Traffic Accident and died on the spot. It came as a big blow to me, I think I blacked out for a while, I could not believe it. I mean come on, this is the guy I had talked to more than 10 times that day, and now they are telling me he is no more, I will not see him again. It’s been 3 weeks now, and I still have fresh memories of that day.
One major lesson I learnt out of all this is to make each day count. We do not know when our time on earth will expire. Be it by death or rapture no one knows the date and time. All we can do is to make the most of each day as it comes.
Many people like to put a suspensive condition (borrowed from Principles of Law) on their happiness or their fulfilment in life. I have heard some say that they will only be happy once they finish school or get married or get a new job or become rich. I have however come to realise that happiness is a choice. Joy is a fruit of the recreated human spirit (Ref Galatians 5:22) and For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Rom 14:17) Happiness is at your disposal, it is up to you to embrace it.
Have you been sitting on a business idea for a while now? Remember entrepreneurship is about meeting needs so while you are sitting on that idea someone is going without what you have to offer. Start small, if its resources you require start with what you have. Others might notice how bright your idea is and chip in with assistance and soon enough your business will grow.
I urge you to make every moment count from today onwards. Be productive; help someone, smile and most of all Give your life to Christ.
Stay Blessed
