”We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations…Charles R Swindoll’’
Many in the world are currently faced with the problem of unemployment, rising inflation and a declining economy; however the greatest issue faced by any individual will be a lack of creativity and self discovery.
Unfortunately, most African countries are grappling with a poor or non existent social security system, lack of political will and the economical instability which have kept many in poverty.
Apostle Manasseh Dogon speaks on Breaking barriers, maximizing your full potentials and taking advantage of your inherent potentials.
He gave an example from the story of the biblical Zacchaeus, who was limited by his stature and was lost in the crowd, in the book of Luke Chapter 19
” We need to learn how to leverage on our gift and inherent potentials He says.
‘’ Most of the crowd stood in their area of strength to stop Zacchaeus from seeing Jesus, but in as much as he didn’t have height he took advantage of the sycamore tree’.
” Zacchaeus although disadvantaged by his height was a wise man, He did not have the right physical attributes but had foresight and was innovative’’. He capitalized on his inherent intelligence as a tax collector. He must have been good with calculations and realized he would have a better vantage point to speak to the master from the sycamore tree. Many may not fall into the category of the ”beautiful ones” in the world, focus on your strengths and improve on your weaknesses”.
Focus on your unique gifts
Apostle Manasseh explained that it could be your ability to write, execute, innovate, or direct. Learn to manage your creativity, among other gifting. Learn to monetise your skills.
‘’ God has put limitless possibilities in us, learn to leverage on your talents and unique gifting. This could be in the form of relationships or inherent potentials.
“everybody wants to do what everybody is doing’ however it is more profitable to carve a niche for yourself and thrive in it”
‘’We have to be introspective in these times. Leverage on your relationships , though they may not give you money, they can activate you, motivate you and give you new perspectives on issues. Some may provide mentorship and also provide you referrals or endorsements’’.
Look for opportunities and be a problem solver.
He went on further to say that ”when you come into the lives of people, what problem can you solve? Identify a puzzle in someone’s life and solve it without making a ruckus.
Joseph famous for his dreams was only discovered when he interpreted the dreams of others”.
”Zacchaeus saw possibility disguised as a problem, he took advantage of the available resource and never remained the same”
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