ONE THING
October 13, 2021
ONE THING
In my twenties, I used to pride myself on being a multi-talented multitasker! I could do so many things, and I tend to do most of them at the same time.
In fact, I once had on my CV - "I'm a multi-tasker par excellence. I am able to multitask at the highest level of precision and accuracy". Don't ask me where I got that line from. haha.
The interesting thing was, I was getting lots of praises from people who were using me!
But I was not effective in any of those things I was doing. I was not making impact and influence and significance seemed very far away.
Why am I sharing this with you?
Beloved,
Please reject the lure to be a multitasker, especially at the start of your purpose journey.
The praise of men can be very tempting but most of the people praising you are just using you!
To really make impact and be influential, you first have to be known for ONE THING!
Go and ask anyone you know that is great today, they started with their ONE THING!
I love the words of Paul the Apostle, "this one thing I do..."
SO, WHAT IS YOUR ONE THING?
One of the surest ways to live a purposeful life is to START WITH ONE THING!
Find your most dominant gift, focus on it, commit to it, and build a personal brand on it.
When that ONE THING becomes successful, people will naturally trust any other of your expressions.
But when starting out, focus is key, to build something of significance, worthwhile, and lasting.
Again, what is your one thing?
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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