Where are you in life? What
difference can you make in the lives of those around you? Do you procrastinate
about the things you need to do today to make a difference? Do you count the
cost too much to make a difference? God is a God of principles and He will
honor His principles in the life of whoever follows them. Obedience is the
shortest way to blessings. What are you measuring out? Goodness, kindness, love
and support are fast becoming scarce even at the altar where everyone has
become a hoarder and hugger. A man of God says; "you cannot be a star
forever" that does not mean your star will grow dim but in the face of
age, natural decline etc, you are not likely to be able to do the things you do
in your stride today the same way in another 30 years no matter how strong you
are. Are you measuring out anything to bless others? If you help fan someone
else's fire to flame, be sure there will be someone else waiting to help you
blossom.
We prayed some dangerous prayers
at the Mothers summit, one of the prayers was that "our children will not
marry their enemies", also, "that they will not marry our
enemies". So if you are a daughter in-law and you have been an enemy, how
do you reverse that prayer? The world runs on seeds and you cannot pattern the
way you live your life after how someone else lives theirs. It is not easy to
be on the receiving end especially if what is being dished out is not
palatable. Whatever God does shall be, do you attempt to crush dreams, ideas
because they do not originate from you? Do you compete endlessly because you
too must be heard, seen even in your marriage?
Whether you are a man or woman,
you do not need to make life miserable unto others. Ps. 133:1 "Behold how
beautiful it is for brethren to dwell together in unity". How often do we
neglect the way of peace if it does not massage our egos? When in the family,
church or among friends, it is very easy to throw caution to the wind if we are
not the centre of attention. The world is a great place when all works well
around us but if for a minute we fail to get the desired result, our utterances
change...hmm.
Luke 6:38b, For with
the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to
you.” In your relationship, among colleagues at work, among brethren at church,
from your spouse or family members, what you dish out will be measured back to
you. If you find it difficult to say amen, then you might want to watch your
actions. If you are not worried but eager to say amen, keep the good
work.
Everything we do in life is a
seed, when it germinates, it brings back more than we sows Keep sowing and with
the same measure, expect harvest!
By Omo Ishow
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