Don't Be Divided

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Are You Divided?

One of the most delicate phases of life is the transition from high school to the tertiary institutions - or any transition for that matter. At this phase, we know where we are and where we are coming from, but are uncertain of where we are going. We have a glimpse of what we want, but we want it so fast that we consider the 'shortest' route possible in getting it. Only to realize it'd have been better had we waited. This explains why many are in the wrong course, wrong relationship, wrong career...

Our sojourn in life will be laden with many crossroads. But we must choose the right direction for us, no matter how unpopular. We must choose to either follow the voice of opinion or the voice of inspiration.

The voice of inspiration is our personal tutor - our teacher. The Bible says about him: "You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, 'This is the way you should go,'..." (Isa 30:20-21;NLT)

The path of inspiration may look slow and stupid, but it is steadfast and sure.

Obey your voice of inspiration.

I believe in you!

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The Voice of Inspiration

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The Unseen Leader

Each day, millions of people flood the highways, like they say 'looking for their daily bread'. Many are driven by their animalistic instincts, some by their natural intelligence, and a few by their voice of inspiration.

Those driven by instincts have an undying quest for survival. They are aggressive, non-law-abiding, uncultured, unprincipled. In short, they can do anything to 'make ends meet'.

Those driven by their natural intelligence are smart, methodical, focused, determined, and proud. They believe they are indomitable until they are faced with the harsh realities of life. Then they gradually expose the 'animality' in them.

The inspired are few. They have a clear picture of the future, though their current realities may be contrary. They live each day at a time, and have the capacity to provide solutions even before the problems arrive. They live in the realm of the intangible and possess deep, powerful insights.

We may applaud men of instincts for their notoreity, celebrate intelligent people for their achievements, but people of inspiration don't die. They continue to live even for several generations.

To which class do you belong?

Take the path of inspiration.

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Mentoring Others

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Give Your Wings

One common but funny phenomenon of life is that no matter where you are in life, there will always be people ahead and behind you. While you may want to look up to those ahead of you to give you wings, you must also look up to your equals for mutual support, and most importantly, create an avenue for you to give your wings to those behind you.

When you this, you may need to pay attention to the following:

1. Hold yourself to a higher standard. Keep ahead of the people you want to lead and influence (this explains why many don't want to be teachers)

2. Define your relationship with them. What exactly do you seek to achieve? Without purpose comes abuse.

3. Be consistent. Consistency is the mother of influence, and

4. Originality is the father. So be original. Don't pretend to be what you're not.

5. Know when to stop. No relationship is designed to be forever (except family ties!)

Giving wings to others forces you to be a better person too. So be a model worthy of emulation.

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Lateral Readiness

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Lateral and Parallel Wings

Permit me to expound the Bible a bit this morning.

In First Samuel, there was a leadership gap being created by the priest Eli. He'd lost grip over his family and the entire Israel. God needed a replacement, but he must be born of the Spirit, not an ordinary child.

In Ramah, God was preparing a woman, Hannah, to develop the fervency of prayer needed to change the atmosphere. And the result of that was the mighty Samuel. Samuel grew and eventually became the priest of Israel in Mizpah.

Meanwhile, God was at that time (close to when Samuel became priest) preparing another shepherd-boy in a corner in Bethlehem. There was going to be a change in the kingly order. King Saul was also messing up.

The king needed the anointing of the priest to reign. But the king must be prepared to receive this anointing - this mantle. That was the main difference between Saul and David. David was prepared; Saul was not.

Look at the different sectors in our economy and you will see generational gaps, looking for someone to fill them. Our world is blessed with many priests, but it looks like the kings they are to anoint are not ready. The kings cannot be differentiated from other citizens - they dress alike, sing the same songs, hang out in the same places, have the same values, think alike, etc.

You need to separate yourself from the park and prepare yourself for your future. Seeking instant riches or fame will only end you in a ditch - ask DaGrin or Michael Jackson!

Be the one. Stand out. Be prepared.

I believe in you!