WHILE ON YOUR WAY

We’re all on a journey through life. A tough one for that matter and as we all journey along we will fall. We will hurt, we will make mistakes; we will make wrong turns, wrong choices and decisions with very dire and painful consequences.

You see, we are ordinary people, we’re mere mortals; we are very limited in things we have the power to control. That, I believe is the number one cause of frustration in this life.

Why can’t things just be easier and less complicated? Why can’t people be kind and truthful and sincere at all times? Why are people treacherous, deceitful, selfish and manipulative?  Why is the world so tough and situations so hard to control, manage and coordinate?

Why is it difficult even for me to control myself and do the right things you may want to begin to think this morning? Most times you know what is right, you know what to do, you know what’s appropriate, necessary and rewarding but somehow, you can’t just do these things and this leads to remorse, regret and pain.

My dear friend, I know pain believe me I do, I know them in shades and textures. I know physical, emotional and intense psychological pain, I’ve felt them all independently and even all at once. I know pain.

I’ve been rejected, betrayed, abused and denied. I’ve been lied to and lied against, I’ve been judged, criticized and labeled, I know grief, I’ve mourned and right before my eyes my hair turn gray from all black within five days due to grief and intense pain whiles in my thirties.

Believe me life can be tough, rough and challenging, you will face intense, unexpected oppositions, you’ll feel trapped many times and you’ll be left without easy options. Your self-esteem, self-respect and sense of pride will be crushed and rubbished, you’ll feel low, down and out and sometimes the tears will just come pouring down you wouldn’t even realize.

At some point, nothing will work, no motivation, inspiration, encouragement, or counsel will make any sense. You’ll feel so lonely and disconnected from both humanity and divinity, God will feel so far away, you’ll speak and try to sing and you’ll experience this echo deep in a hollow within your empty soul, the heavy hands of depression will rest on your soul.

Many times through the night, you’ll wake up suddenly with a start, anxious with a heavy head and till day break, no sleep will come, wide awake, you’ll remain until you hear the first cock crow and the chattering, movements and preparations of early risers.


My dear friends, I know the rough and tough side of life I tell you. Those bankers who were very kind and friendly and respectful when they wanted to offer the loan will become mean, insensitive, disrespectful and callous immediately the loan goes bad. How do you pay back this loan you’ll wonder helplessly and hopelessly? hmm

So this employment has become a nightmare, you need the job desperately and your boss delights in torturing your soul every day. Having to report to a sadist is one of the most terrible things in career. You can never get it right no matter how you try. Your mind is in a permanent state of worry because of this mean boss. Your temperature is consistently too warm, you’re working very hard for many hours, doing your best, sacrificing everything including family, friends, leisure, and rest, yet no appreciation, commendation or credit.

Your confidence, your self-esteem has totally been taken away, the once brilliant and confident you now feels very dumb, ignorant and stupid. Loss of confidence has subjugated your performance, and frequent silly mistakes out of being too careful is ruining your self-worth.  You need this job, you desperately need it, but this sadistic boss is killing you slowly. You’ve become touchy, grumpy and cranky it’s affecting your spouse, your marriage and children, you feel so trapped, so unhappy. Hmmm.

You’re in an abusive marriage, your spouse is a saint out there but a demon at home. You daily live in fear, tension, anxiety and panic. The physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse and verbal abuse all at an all-time high. This very person you loved, and cherished and worshiped and admired, and protected and trusted has suddenly become your greatest nightmare. What will you do.. life can be so hard sometimes.

Right now your sunshine is gone, your cloudy days are here, you’re right in the middle of your hurricane, and you’re lost on what to do.

Ladies and gentlemen, there’s good news for you. All things that happen to you in this life has an end intended. There is a reason and a purpose for every pain. Ladies and gentlemen, whatever you’re going through is needed for you to ultimately ascend your glorious throne. There is a fire tailor-made for everybody going far and going for glory in this life including you. There is a mountain designed just for you, this is a battle you alone must confront and fight and win.  There are some weights you have to lift all by yourself. Your challenges will stretch you but will not kill you I promise, your problems will break you but not destroy you I assure you, your situation will hurt you bad but will make you stronger, you will cry, you will fall, but the love of your God your maker will recue you in good time.

If you can just hold on a little bit longer, your day will soon break, your sun is about to rise, your healing is about to start, you will come through, the storm is only there to toughen you and help you grow strong and powerful, you must go through with this, because your throne, is designed for the tried, the tested and the trusted. Not the weak, timid and frail.

Look on to your better days and brighter future with excitement, expectations and shinning hope. There’s power, authority, maturity and character being formed and developed in you in these storms. You need it to reign in life and to reign for long time. There is a glory set at your eventual destination, it takes pain to truly qualify to reign.  Concentrate on your journey, keep on keeping on, you’ll arrive alive, celebrated and in great glory, don’t give up, keep on keeping on, your helper is near, your help is at hand. While on your way, remain focused on your glorious destination. Your joy is already here, just hold on, hold on, hold on…