PERSIST
June 28, 2021
PERSIST
The first time my wife cooked for me, it was a disaster!
She served me fried eggs and it was burnt!
Like almost pitch-black burnt!
When she brought it to me, I couldn't believe it.
Even the love I have for her couldn't cover my shock and my reaction gave it away too quickly.
I was like "Babe, how come?"
This happened in 2010. We were still in courtship and I had gone to visit her in her room at the university.
She wanted to show off her cooking skills obviously, and of course, she was gracious enough to serve me food.
See, my wife used to like her fried eggs burnt and thought I'd love it too - so she made it that way.
I didn't like it at all. That was one first impression that didn't go down well... LOL
But guess what? We made it! It didn't change a thing!
(Well, I didn't let her fry eggs again for a while... jokes)
My point: Just because it didn't work out the first time does not mean it's not meant to be.
Reminds me of the words of Bob Parsons - "Almost nothing works the first time it's attempted. Just because what you're doing does not seem to be working, doesn't mean it won't work. It just means that it might not work the way you're doing it."
My wife has cooked several meals after that and I've loved most of them (hahaha)
This post will get me in trouble, I know! lol
I just want to encourage someone out there, don't give up on your dreams.
Don't stop fulfilling purpose because...
you got it wrong the first time,
you made a mistake starting out,
people think you are a misfit,
nobody thinks you can make it,
your teacher thinks you are a failure,
your parents do not even believe in you,
the first time you spoke, it didn't go down well,
you are a stammerer, now you feel you were not born to speak,
no one is willing to help you,
you fell flat on your face the last time you tried,
you were disappointed in yourself
you disappointed a lot of people...
Pick yourself back up again. In fact, you can be proud of yourself for at least trying.
Don't quit. Don't give up. You can do it. Persist! Persevere!
Always remember this: you have more than one shot to create the life you desire!
If you believe, say YEAH!!!
I believe in you.
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- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher.
Not long ago, my wife and I went to a restaurant for brunch. We ordered something simple; pancakes and French toast. Within minutes, our plates arrived. But there was a couple seated nearby who had ordered a grand wooden platter filled with all sorts of delicacies. They waited much longer. When their food finally came, everyone in the restaurant turned and whispered “Wow!” They had this sizzling whole fish platter that I had never seen before in my life. That day, I learnt a truth: nothing “Wow” comes quick. Beloved, maybe you’re in a season where it looks like others are being served before you. Their careers are moving faster, their prayers seem answered sooner, their dreams unfolding while you’re still waiting. But remember this: waiting is not wasting. God is not late; He is preparing something bigger, something weightier, something that will make others say, “Wow, only God could have done this.” Hebrews 10:37 says, “He who is coming will come and will not delay.” Delay doesn’t mean denial. Waiting is God’s way of maturing you for what He is bringing or maturing what He is bringing for you. So hold on. Your platter is being prepared. And when it arrives, it will have been worth the wait. 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