SET GOALS ABOVE YOUR LIMITATIONS

January 2, 2024

SET GOALS ABOVE YOUR LIMITATIONS

If you have not yet set audacious goals for this year, what are you waiting for?


I know they say goals have to be realistic but I have a problem with that.


See, the definition of realistic is: "based on what is real rather than on what is wanted or hoped for: not impractical or visionary"


I dare you to make your goals visionary! Let it be based on your vision rather than your limitations.

Let me type that again - set goals above your limitations!


I understand the SMART goals view of this but too often, I have seen people put limits on their goals - only aiming for what is within their means.


See some years ago, in 2018, I wrote down a goal to get 12 invitations to speak outside of New Zealand. It was one of the most unreasonable and unrealistic goals I set that year.


I didn't know anyone who would pay for my flight ticket to speak outside of New Zealand at the time talkless of 12!


Guess what? By the end of 2018, I travelled out of New Zealand 12 times! 50-60% of those events, my hosts were telling their audience they were also meeting me for the first time.


In fact, in 2018 was the first time in my life that I flew Business Class! One of my hosts flew me business class. Goals are powerful!


This year, I dare you to be unrealistic and daring with your goals. 


Push beyond your horizon!

PUSH beyond what you have ever done.

PUSH beyond your paycheck.

PUSH beyond your salary.

PUSH beyond your parents'/guardian's pockets

Don't limit God in your life.

Don't limit yourself.


Come December 2024, you will have a BIG testimony.


I believe in you.


- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher


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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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