FEAR NOT!
June 16, 2021
BE DARING! FEAR NOT!
A few days ago, I was about to go for my run. It was already dark but I was determined to run nonetheless.
The moment I stepped into my driveway, I noticed a creature moving right in front of me, a few metres ahead.
For a second, I was gripped by fear wondering what it might be - a cat or a dog.
For a minute, my mind started to process the information - "If it's a stray dog, then I'm in trouble but if it's a cat, I should be fine".
I couldn't make any progress until for a while as I was just there wondering what it was.
All of a sudden, I remembered why I wanted to run so I decided I won't let fear stop me. I moved forward with courage and I soon noticed the creature ran away.
Alas! It was a cat!
Why am I sharing this with you?
How many times have you allowed fear to halt you in your tracks in life?
Because of the many "what ifs" in your head and mind, you have refused to make progress.
You are not fulfilling purpose because, "what if it doesn't pay the bills?" "What if your parents don't like the idea?"
What if this, what if that.
I am daring you to let go of every fear and just choose to take a step.
You would notice that the very thing you are afraid of, is also afraid of you.
FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real.
It's not REAL.
Don't let it stop you. Remember, your WHY, and let it build courage inside of you.
You have all it takes. You have within you the intestinal fortitude to push beyond every fear and barriers.
You can do it!
I believe in you.
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.
Picture an eagle in a cage. No matter how beautiful the cage is, the eagle was not designed to live in a cage. It was designed to soar on the highest heights and mountains with courage and flair. No matter the lure of the cage, it can never surpass the freedom of the eagle soaring in all expanse of the skies in all of its glories and strength. Like the eagle trapped, too many brilliant, gifted, called individuals are trapped in the cage of careers they were not designed for. They can never command their true worth and value, they can only eat the crumbs they are being fed by their captors. The lure of salaries and pennies that will never satisfy keeps them in such cages. They would rather remain in the rat race than take the risks for their freedom and glory. The Bible says, "If the Son (Jesus) sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36 As a child of God, you can break free! You were not designed to be caged! Any job that does not give you the freedom to express your gifts, talents and calling is a cage. One of the biggest graveyards of purpose I see is this graveyard of unfulfilling careers. People get jobs only for the sake of earning, rather than fulfilling their life's calling and pursuing what matters to them. But here's the truth: The careers you were not designed for will not satisfy you. They will leave you with voids and emptiness. At the end of your career, you would lack true legacy, influence and impact. Your time to break free is now. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo
You Need Clarity of Purpose