APPRECIATION!

 Hello there! I want to speak to someone who probably might have lost something so dearly or will lose in any moment of his/her life. When it happens that way, it seizes to be the time you ought to show appreciation. Well in this context, it will be best we consider what first of all appreciation is; it means to be grateful or to have value for something or someone at true worth. Let me quickly ask you this; “what are you grateful for?” Could it be that you’re only grateful for your wealth, the classy or flashy living, your ‘cannot-do-without’ friends or even your cherishing family? Indeed it’s all good to appreciate having all that but what about appreciating your losses? For instance, that moment your application letter was withdrawn though you qualify, or that moment you were expelled from college, or even that moment your business collapsed and others? Well! Let’s just say I can comprehend should your answer to these question be no; but have you ever considered what you could have lost in place of that, especially your life? Remember there’s a saying that “to have life is to have all”. Maybe you wonder why amongst humanity, why you?

Indeed! Why you? Here, let us consider the story of famous Biblical character, Job. According to the Bible in the book of Job, He had everything just name them yourself but yet he lost them all within a snapshot. When all these had happened to him he never lost his integrity. Well putting yourself at his situation, would have given up your integrity one way or the other? If yes then I want to put it clear to you that count yourself as part of the lucky ones every day when you lose something either than your life. My dear brother or sister reading this piece, its time you consider what your worst moment s could be and appreciate whichever situation you find yourself. I trust my words through this piece has meant something to someone out there and as motivated, inspired or encouraged as you are, you will appreciate what life’s got for you.

Never forget that to share is caring and that is why you ought to share this piece with as many people as you can so that at least someone out there somewhere who might be in dire need of a piece like this will have his/her share of it. Remember that for one to be blessed through you is the gateway to more blessings than you can imagine. Thank and God bless you!

LET THE HEART HAVE ITS SAY!

          The very interesting moment in ones life as age passes by is to fall in love with someone,but it is the most dangerous zone that could mark the end of your self confidence and in most cases if I'm not afraid I would say could end your entire life. We live in time now where most young people are attracted so much to the word 'Marriage' & 'Courtship' in the sense that they feel they are in love. Indeed it is a beautiful thing to fall in love but is he or she the one the heart chooses? Many have neglected this question and instead especially with the female, normally ask 'Does he have money?', 'Is he handsome?' etc. I am not saying that it isn't right to settle with a wealthy or handsome gentleman or well established lady but all I ask you today is what is/are your basis for your preference?, what is the core for your decision? My dear brother or sister out there reading this have it in mind that if your reasons for settling down with someone you assume to love is mainly about wealth and looks and not ultimately the Love, then I'm afraid you're widely starring at the image of the true definition of danger.
          In many situations we allow our minds to decide for us when it comes to choosing a life partner without acknowledging the very person who will be hosting that partner(The Heart). One may ask how can the heart speak,think or nevertheless decide? The Holy scriptures according to the book of Proverbs 4:23 "Keep your heart with all vigilance,
for from it flow the springs of life."
If u really pay attention to how you feel and connects your mind with the heart then you will know what the heart is saying. What I am trying to say is never enter into a relationship with your mind alone and leave your heart behind because the mind and the heart always connects to allow us decide on who we want, what we want, where we want and how we want it. I believe that I've spoken some sense to someone at least if not much some bit of sense and I trust as little or much as it may seem it will have an impact in your life should you put it into practice. Not only should you allow your heart to have a say when u fall in love but it should always in everything that you do. And don't forget that with God all things are possible and so never leave Him out! I leave you with this to think through deeply enough to guard your choice and decisions " Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters- Colossians 3:23" Thank you and God bless you.

NB: All quoted scriptures are to support the basis of this piece and hence not the Exact implication as the scriptures may mean,but quite in line to help guard our conscience as we read along. Thank You!

What Is The Strength Of Your Current Position?

          Last night(Sunday,08/01/2017), there was a downpour in certain parts of Ghana including Ashanti Region, Kumasi to be precise. Before the rains there are some plantains being planted at our backyard and throughout the day and even for sometime it had always looked strong and firm to the ground. Suddenly as light as the downpour may seem the whole plantation was uprooted by the accompanying wind. Now having read this instance or scenario I have created, let's ask ourselves 'Are we strong at our current Position?' Most of the time we as people feel so comfortable in the situation we find ourselves in that we tend not to consider the risk factors involved or even think about what could happen. There is a reason why some rich people even despite their wealth still work hard to get more;probably to prepare for whatever is ahead. What is your situation in School,at work,at home,or even in the society? How strong is it to keep you up and going?

          Maybe not so strong that the slightest wind(circumstances) could uproot you from your position but my dear brothers and sisters reading this, There is still hope whiles we have life. Just as the saying goes " Make hay whiles the sunshine", so must we be on our guard while stay focus. Whatever you find yourself doing be strong at it and have in mind that nobody does what you're doing better than you can. Abraham Lincoln once said " Be sure to put your feet at the right place and then stand firm"
          Finally I encourage us all to be watchful of one another just as the Holy Scriptures request of us ; in that case we all can be proud at the end that we 'resisted' or 'overcame' the wind(circumstances) for as the saying also goes " Together we stand,Divided we fall" Thank you and God bless You.

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YOU & CHANGE, THE DIFFERENCE THE WORLD SEEKS!

 Growing up I have come to realize one perception about CHANGE, especially that of the society. The society today has designed the concept of change to be an opportunity factor and what I mean by opportunity factor is that society believe that before someone can impact a change he or she must be of a certain standard, most especially of high standard like a Doctor, Minister, Pastor, Lawyer, and so on and on. Considering such societal perception, I have also come to realize that though CHANGE can be initiated by someone but to me not only of high standard but by anybody anywhere anytime.
          As a matter of fact, change is who you're and not what you're. There has been certain occasions where such high profiled individuals like the doctor, lawyer, etc.have tried to make a change in the society but to no avail. Have you thought of why it does occur so? No you've not or maybe it could be that you've but probably you overlooked it. Let's consider the definition for change as our case study and analyse it. "Change is act or process through which something becomes different". It is clear from the definition above that change has no specific agent but rather what matters is making a difference at end of the day.
          One day I was having a conversation with my best friend and I told him I will establish an NGO to impact CHANGE in the international community and guess what he said; He said " how is it possible for that to happen, you don't have any capital, any office or even the links to build yourself". So all I told him was "I don't need to have world bank in my house before I think of making a change." Come to think of it, every day different challenges are being encountered out there in various part of the world and these challenges need someone to turn things around the way it's supposed to be but let's ask ourselves ' Must we wait for a graduate, doctor,lawyer,police,pastor and other acclaimed people of high standards to make that CHANGE?' NO! It starts with you. Just as I stated earlier, CHANGE is not about what you are but who you are. Considering a Biblical perspective of CHANGE according to Romans 12:2a, where we are told "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by renewing of your mind." This gives us a clue that in order to make a difference the key agent is the MIND, that is why for instance when a 'sinner' regrets of his/her ways and decide to turn a new leaf, he or she is prompted to first have a CHANGE of MIND and total regret before he or she can be considered as a changed person. Also take note that you don't have to be a C.E.O of company before u can make a change or let's say a pastor before you can even win souls for Christ. Its only a matter of what you think and what you do to make that change or difference. So from these illustrations, you can attest to the fact that CHANGE is all about who you are and not what you are. Are you thinking of how to make that change happen? Here are three major key things I believe can help you make a difference today and beyond:
1. Think about a challenging situation around you.
2. Plan or strategize how you want to address that situation.
3. Act according to your plans and submit to no interruptions.
Having done this trust me start considering yourself as an agent of CHANGE. Remember even in the process of making CHANGE, things can be quite tough and challenging so be prepared to conquer and Survive. Believe you can do it So you must DO IT!
Be An Agent Of CHANGE Make A DIFFERENCE Today.

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY YOURSELF (T.R.Y)

 

    As human as we are we always have a responsibility to live up to,but its all a matter of how you take up such responsibilities and manage them like they should be. "Responsibility is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone." Responsibilities come in two ways; the VITAL & NON-VITAL RESPONSIBILITY. The vital responsibility has to do with the duties which you consider most important to you whilst that of the non-vital responsibility refers to the things you consider not to be too important to you. Considering both instances, it is not a matter of which is important most or not but what's matters most is how you take up such responsibilities. 

             Every responsibility is accompanied by certain challenges and the attempt to avoid such challenges is what I  refer to as failing to Take Responsibility Yourself in other words failing to T.R.Y. For example an athlete backing out off a race just because he or she didntbget a good start, a student quitting school just because he or she keeps failing tests, and so on. One most important concept you must come to terms with is the fact that 'Its not a matter of how you Start, but how you Persevere To Finish' Today you may be falling but what effort have u made to raise yourself back up, you may be having difficulties in financing your child or children's educational expenses but what measures have you considered to set things upright for them, or you've been ruled out of the starting eleven of your football team and you're thinking of ending your career but have u tried harder by training much better than you think you are doing? 

              If your answer is NO then consider Taking Responsibility Yourself and making a change in the situation you find yourself in. Seek for what's at the end of the responsibility you take today and not what it involves because all it involves is your will to do spirit and perseverance instincts. Just as Paul the Apostle said in the book of 2 Timothy 4:7 " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Paul realized what he was to do and lived up to it and the end he saw he had done what was expected of him. 

               I further go on to inspire you this day that the responsibility you take today has its own price at the end of the task. Never take up a responsibility just to please someone or some people, stay true to yourself and Take Responsibility Yourself. Remember Taking Responsibility Yourself will trigger your Actions to Change Things (A.C.T).So my dear brother, sister,mother or father reading this inspirational piece Keep Trying and never Seize!