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.
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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