LET YOUR DREAMS CONSUME YOU
April 26, 2021
LET YOUR DREAMS CONSUME YOU
Some 12 years ago, while I was applying for my Ph.D., I hadn't even completed my MSc.
See, I had this desire to complete my Ph.D. before engaging any full-time work.
So, while my colleagues were finishing up their studies, thinking of what jobs to apply for, I was tenaciously applying to various schools.
See, at the time, I had three different research proposals written out.
I emailed them to every potential supervisor in Australia and New Zealand.
I was so passionate that I was ready to tell anyone who cared to listen about my passion. I was consumed by it.
If I recall correctly, I emailed more than 20 academics across several universities - from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia to the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I got so many rejections but I didn't care! I continued. I was too fired up for my dream to let any rejection bother me!
I was tenacious!
I was engaged!
I was fired up!
Finally, two professors began replying to my emails. Back and forth until the two of them agreed to work with me.
I ended up with two admissions - one in Australia, the other in New Zealand, and I was left with a choice to make!
Why am I sharing this with you?
Until your dreams consume you enough, you will always be a victim of rejection!
Please don't give up on your dreams, no matter the pain of rejection. Don't be a victim. You can still win!
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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