Thursday, 20 December 2012

A Sojourner

As you read this ask yourself what will I do to better the life of others, to be remembered when you leave this world?

A sojourner indeed I am in this world, poor me! This life is good, enjoy it to the fullest but in all, my stay on this earth is limited. Even if I don't die, there will come a time when I will want to work but I can't perhaps due to old age or due to lack of opportunity. So, maximize every moment in life! Maximize every opportunity that comes your way some of they may never come again. And, your attitude to an opportunity can either bring more or block you in future.
A man once said that the greatest place on earth is the cemetery because there you will find lots of 'hard i known', great dreams unfulfilled, talents unused, and also achievers, people whom the world cannot forget, they are continually remembered for what they did during their short stay on earth. There you will find professors, teachers, Preachers, World leaders, to mention but a few some of whom never realized they had such great a gift. But where are they now, lost in the grave of course! helpless!! wishing they have a second chance!!!
Come to think of it, if I have limited stay here on earth then I am expected to do something that the world will remember, I am expected to impacted mankind positively, I am expected to motivate people, I am expected to reach my full potential and fulfill the purpose for which i was created because I'm not here by mistake.
The bible says: the earnest expectation of creation waits for the manifestation of the sons of God.. (Rom. 8:17). Therefore, if I am a son of God the world, my generation and generations unborn are waiting for my manifestation just like the manifestation of other people have improved my life in this world in different ways. I cannot afford to fail! But there is a problem, I am only a sojourner in this earth and my stay is limited, the time I have to do them are limited. What about challenges to my achieving them? The truth is that time is the most valuable gift given to all men on earth equally, whether rich or poor, great or small, presidents, governors, or students. We all have 24hrs a day! There are challenges, struggles and problems that we will face in one way or the other on our way to attaining our potentials, but they are there to strengthen us. I can't give up! Nothing good comes easy, you know!! What about little David, who summoned courage to face and defeat Goliath to liberate his people Israel?
What will I do as sojourner to maximize my stay on earth?
1. I have to see above my present limitations, see a great future in those limitations
2. Decide to leave a good footprint wherever I go
3. Identify my purpose of being at a particular place at a particular time and work towards making the most of them.

Leave as a sojourner by maximizing every moment of your life, touching peoples' lives positively!



2 comments:

  1. Wonderful inspiration and food for thought as well. Many thanks for this uncommon insight of deep evaluation. God bless and more power to your wisdom.

    Cheers!

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