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.
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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