BE AWARE OF YOUR PURPOSE
April 23, 2021
BE AWARE OF YOUR PURPOSE
I was part of a meeting my colleague invited me to earlier today and after about an hour into the meeting, I started to ask myself the following questions:
1. Am I adding value to anyone here?
2. Is this going to help my purpose or future?
3. Is this part of my job description and what I'm being paid to do?
I realised the answers to those questions were negative.
At that time I realised I was wasting time and was only there to please my colleague.
I immediately excused myself and off I went.
Why am I sharing this with you?
1. Never do anything for the sake of just pleasing people.
If it doesn't serve God's purpose for your life or add value to people's lives, you should not be found there.
You are a person of value, and your time is valuable. Don't waste it!
2. The awareness of your purpose sets your priorities in life.
Even though you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you, it doesn't mean you have to do all things!
One of the most important things in life is to note that even though all things are lawful for you, not all of them are beneficial.
The awareness of God's purpose for your life helps you to differentiate the essential from the non-essential.
The demand you place on your abilities and your time has to be in accordance to your purpose.
Life is too short and you don't have eternity to do what you were created to do, so you must be wise in this regard.
You must learn to "making the most of your time because the days are evil." [Ephesians 5:16 NASB]
I believe in you.
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.
Looking at my life today, some might assume I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth. They see the progress, the platforms, the opportunities, the impact—and they conclude, “He must have had it all figured out from the start.” But here’s the truth... I wasn’t born with a golden spoon. In fact, I wasn’t even born with a spoon at all. The circumstances surrounding my birth were far from rosy. My beginning was rough, humble, and almost forgettable by the standards of this world. There was nothing to suggest that I would one day stand where I stand today, speak as I speak today, or do what I do today. But I was helped. I was helped by God. That’s the only reason I’ve come this far. And that, dear friend, is why I’m writing this—to remind you that it doesn’t matter where or how you were born . Your background, no matter how limiting or disadvantaged, cannot stop God’s plan for your life. You may not have had the best education. You may have been born into poverty. You may have been rejected, neglected, abandoned or overlooked. But when God steps into your life , He rewrites the story. He is not intimidated by your limitations. In fact, He specializes in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. He lifts the poor from the dust and sets them among princes (Psalm 113:7-8). You don’t need a silver spoon, golden spoon, or any spoon at all. All you need is His help . My life is a testament to this truth: God still helps men. He still lifts. He still promotes. He still turns nobodies into wonders. And I believe the same will happen for you. If you will let Him, If you will trust Him, If you will surrender your life to Him… You will become a miracle. You will become a wonder. Your story will be one that generations will talk about. So here’s my charge to you: Stop disqualifying yourself based on your background. Stop underestimating what God can do through you. Stop comparing your journey with someone else’s. Instead, start seeking God’s help. Start walking in faith. Start declaring His promises over your life. Because your story—yes, YOUR story—is not over yet. In fact, it’s just beginning. You are next in line for a miracle. I believe in you!
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