February 28, 2010 – Vanguard – Nigeria
How often do you buy into what other people tell you about yourself and your possibilities rather than deciding for yourself? We have many “prophets” around us. They try to foretell our future, judging our capabilities and potentials for us.
Recently, I met Joseph Jaiyeola, a motivational speaker and life coach based in Lagos. Joseph has a passion for making a difference in Nigeria. He shared with me a short essay he wrote called, “Who Told You?”
I thought you would enjoy a few excerpts:
….A prophet is meant to give a helping hand in the fulfillment of your Divine destiny. Unfortunately, many self-ordained prophets offer condemnation, when Heaven would declare hope.
Who told you that you are unworthy?
Who told you that you are a “NO-DO-WELL”?
Who told you that you are limited, and must remain limited?
Who told you that you cannot improve yourself and your lot in life?
Who told you that you cannot experience great success?
Prophecies like these tend to come from close friends, relatives and fellow countrymen who have experienced limitation and are projecting it onto others.Do not sell your mind and heart to unsolicited prophecies, commentaries and pronouncements. You are what you think. “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Read more.
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