SOMEONE TOLD ME I HAD BODY ODOUR
January 17, 2022
SOMEONE TOLD ME I HAD BODY ODOUR
The very first time someone told me I had body odour, I cried!
It was in Singapore, at the first job I volunteered in and the young man had apparently struggled to tell me for days but that day he’s had enough.
Kudos to him though, he said it to me privately yet I was still offended. I mean, who takes lightly being told they stink? Lol
But that was one of the very first times in my life I became self-aware about my body hygiene.
You see, I used to sweat a lot and never wore deodorants or perfumes.
Before I left the shores of Nigeria, I never bothered or was conscious about how I smelled but that single incident changed that.
I became self-aware. I started to invest in deodorants and perfumes that helped me smell nice, and soon enough, girls started to notice. haha. (Just kidding)
Why am I sharing this with you?
Fulfilling purpose in life requires that you are self-aware.
Self-awareness requires self-examination. Trust me, an honest, non-judgmental self-assessment of yourself is not easy but you have to do it, and do it consistently.
The Bible says, "for if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged."
You need to be aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
You need to be aware of the things you are good at and the ones you’re not.
You need to know what you can do, and cannot do.
Why should you be self-aware? Because when you know your strengths, you don’t dwell or cry over your weakness.
You simply leverage on your strengths to help you become that person of value. You use your strengths to add value to yourself and others so much your weaknesses grow thin.
You consciously feed your strengths while you starve your weaknesses.
Always remember, anything you are not aware of about yourself cannot add value to you and others.
God wants you to be self-aware.
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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