DO THE UNUSUAL
September 22, 2021
DO THE UNUSUAL
Some years ago, I arrived in New Zealand with a little amount of money on me.
At about the fourth week, the money I came with was finishing and I had to do something.
I applied for jobs and I kept getting rejected. No one was willing to take a chance on me.
One day, I got the idea to print out my CV and start sharing them around.
I took them to restaurants, small companies, literally everywhere!
One day, I entered a Malaysian Restaurant and I met the owner. I handed her my CV. She was surprised to see I was a Ph.D. student.
She saw that I had studied in Singapore, so She asked if I could speak 'Singlish' (Singapore's pidgin English).
After a few exchanges, She gave me a waiter's job at her restaurant, and asked me to start the next day! That was my first job!
Why am I sharing this with you?
Most times in life, the things you really need will not come to you. You would have to take the bull by the horn and go to them.
You would have to do the unusual to attract the extraordinary.
Your story will not change until you change something about how you do things.
If no one is willing to take a chance on you, take a chance on yourself, and do the unusual.
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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