Today, I felt drained, like I'd given my all and had nothing left to give. But as I reflected on my journey, I realized that every challenge, every obstacle, and every test of endurance was actually building my capacity, growing my scales, and sharpening my wit.
Don't be discouraged when you feel used up, dear friends. You're not being depleted; you're being strengthened. Every labor, every struggle, and every sacrifice is an investment in your future.
The Bible reminds us, "Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings" (Proverbs 22:29). Diligence is the key to unlocking your potential and standing before greatness.
I am reminded of the incredible story of Joseph, a slave who became a master in his master's house. Despite being wrongly accused and imprisoned, Joseph's diligence and faithfulness ultimately led him to become the Prime Minister of Egypt!
His story teaches us that:
- Your current circumstances don't define your destiny.
- Every experience, good or bad, is an opportunity to grow.
- Diligence and perseverance can take you from the pit to the palace.
So, don't feel used up; feel fulfilled! You're building the capacity to stand before kings, to influence nations, and to make a lasting impact.
*Remember this again,
Every challenge is a chance to grow. If you dont challenge your self or allow challenges you will never learn, and if you never learn, your capacity will never increase and if that happens, you are bound to be already counted out of many opportunities right before you. You were not ready.
Every obstacle is an opportunity to overcome. Overcoming has a feeling it gives that boost your energy, when you are faced with obstacles and you fail, you feel beat down and lost. But your winning is a big stuff and it should be celebrated. If you stand a chance of winning now, you can definitely win again and again. You will be know as a winner.
Every labor is a stepping stone to greatness. No one great today will escape the fact that he laboured into it. I caught my self spelling the purpose of lain to a patient today after she asked me idmf the procedure wws going to be painful on her. Here it goes
" Life is full of 4 things, pain, pressure, passion and purpose. You have to endure the pain to overcome thr pressure to help you pursue the passion to fulfil purpose" Whereever that came from. It should be something to hold on to and I thank God for such an inspiration.
Keep pushing forward, dear friends. Your diligence will pay off, and you'll stand before kings.
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Thank you so much @jaydr for this great piece.
I believe every human has seasons where he/she feels used up and discouraged about one thing or the other.
I've also had my fair share of times when I fell my input may not be matching up to my expectations of my output.
At those times I try to step back, and extend Grace to myself. Especially because I have come to realise that as long as we are not the only factors in play, some things will not go as we have planned.
However, God in his infinite mercies knows how to turn our seemingly negative experiences, delays and setbacks around for our good. As the scripture teaches that he us able to make all things work together for the good of anyone that loves God and is called according to His purpose.
I rest in this assurance.
As you have believed, so shall it be to you.
I like how you say "extend grace..
Could you explain that?
Thanks for your comment.
Amen.
By extending grace to myself, i mean that i try not to beat myself up when things are not going the way i expected or planned.
I dont get too hard on myself when those times arise.
This comes from a knowledge that, i am not a lazy person and I give my best to things i set my heart to do.
Other people are "contributing factors" but my response is more of a "determining factor".
Ah ah
Doctor wey love Jesus.
All these my green light, who dey dim am biko?
No man alive can dim my light.
No be your own.
I mean who dey dim my own wey dey shine towards your direction.
Before you go spiritual 😂
Buy new battery o.
E cost.
Make I rest.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden. And I will give you rest.
O ti lor 😃