Do it… and then some

As is the case with some of my posts, it has taken me forever to come around to writing this one. I feel I must do it now because the year is coming to an end, and I know this is a period when people do a lot of introspection, trying to analyze their lives in the year just ending and strategize on how to move forward. I had the most trying period of my life, by far the worst, a few months ago. I was neck deep in an uncomfortable situation and the rest of the world seemed to have stood still when I so needed them. I have never tried so hard for something in my life like I did when I was in the situation. I tried all avenues I possibly could but there were always obstacles, obstacles from angles I never thought possible. In my mind, I was operating in a system where things were moving smoothly, but then aren’t we all humans? However, one thing I would admit to myself is that I made a little slip – I would have pushed harder.


How many times have we found ourselves in difficult circumstances, and we don’t get a solution because we don’t want another person (who could actually influence the situation) to feel uncomfortable or to find us overbearing? Ok, I get it, we don’t want to seem ‘inconsiderate’. But guess what, that person might have just needed that extra push for them to take action that will get you out of the crisis. When you go to an office and meet people sitting outside, do you just sit with them or you knock on the door of the office? This is a common scenario, and most people I know will just sit outside with the others, not knowing their mission. Maybe the person in the office is waiting just for you… maybe the others are not there for same reason as you… just knock that door and let the person you want to see ask you to wait outside – then you can join the queue. It is that extra effort that usually makes things happen. I failed to make one call in between calls because I trusted someone will do what they said they’ll do. That someone just needed me to make that extra call for them to remember to do what they promised to.

This is not to say we should go about bugging people. Do all you HAVE to do and then some! Your mission is not same as others, so strive for your objective. Be more assertive, stop trying to make everybody comfortable at your expense, and be polite in your interactions. My issue has not gone away, and it would have been better if I just made that one extra call! I am not one to give in to regrets, I am moving on, but I have issues with myself and my attitude that I have to handle.

To end, as you know, I always have a Rhema to remind myself of God’s grace in my life. Romans 8:28 : “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose”.

My Grace Preacher, Pastor Prince writes in his Daily Devotional of Dec 6, 2012 thus: “’all things’ is literally all things — the good, the bad and the ugly! Now, it does not mean that all things are from God. Some things, such as accidents, sicknesses, broken relationships and divorces are not from Him. They are from the devil or just part of the fallen world that we live in. But what this verse does tell us about our inheritance as God’s beloved children.

Do the people of the world have this inheritance? No. When bad things happen to them, they are what they are — bad things. But when bad things happen to the children of God, it does not end there. God can make those bad things work together for good. In other words, the devil may throw lemons at you, but God can take those lemons and make refreshing lemonade for you! It is important you remember that God is not behind anything bad or ugly. But when those things happen, know that He can make all things work together for good. And don’t let anyone tell you that all things will work together for good only if you love God and are called according to His purpose. These two things are not conditions but descriptions of believers.

My friend, because you have been born again, all things in your life will work together for good. This is your inheritance as a beloved child of God!"


Merry Xmas to you and I pray that 2013 brings more joy, peace and happiness to your life and may you be a perfect reflection of God's abundant grace to the world!