Get Guardian on GoogleBy Segun Durowaiye
Just put it before God!
Sir: “Life is not a bed of roses” is a timeless British proverb and witty saying. This statement is not stale, hackneyed or stereotype regarding the truth surrounding the whole world presently.
If white people can reason this way and utter such a bitter truth, why are we still chasing shadows and bubbles that would burst at the end of the day? Life is not all bliss, happiness and ecstasy even in Europe and America. The grasses are not greener on the other side of the fence.
The world is filled with various religions as I type this: Christianity, Islam, Bhudism, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Hinduism, African Traditional Religion etcetera…
All these beliefs are tilted towards one goal – fervent prayers for divine mercy and breakthroughs. The Almighty God can be reached anywhere in this globe. We are all under His banners or canopy! His divine breeze is felt everywhere!
Whatever you do, just focus on the passionate idea that God is with you. Put everything before Him – all your worries. But do not go to sleep thinking all is well and your prayers would be answered without hard work, resilience and tenacity. Things don’t get done until you think out of the box and focus all your energies on breaking the yoke of survival.
“Heavens helps those who help themselves!” is a great truth in our lives. Believe in the Stoic’s philosophy of:
“Endurance, Hope, Perseverance, Patience and Resilience.” Have these important points in your mind in all you do. You will surely get there and attain your heart’s desires. It may take some time.
Just be patient and be rest assured that God will do it. Do not indulge in any criminal acts, trickery, chicanery, cheating, subterfuge and stealing to eke out a living. You really don’t need these bad elements to survive and achieve financial success.
I knew of a young man, a close friend, who was so poor, penniless and broke some decades ago but who is now successful, happy and very rich presently without involving himself in any shady or criminal deals.
“Ile aanu Oluwa kii su.” is a powerful Yoruba quote, meaning: “The night will never come until God answers our prayers and shows His mercy.”
Give it a thought.
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