On the road of pursuing excellence, there will be
some point in time that we will encounter bumps in along the way for a specific
reason.
I always wanted to make a difference and pursue
excellence. But sometimes, God will allow events to happen that would make you
pause and stop, to step back and look into a bigger picture of what is
currently happening in your life, and to evaluate the situation.
There were events that happened for the past days that
made me realize and to rethink of my priorities and the things that always
makes me stay hungry for more.
23Search
me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24See
if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm
139:23-24 (NIV)
Sometimes, God will use people and some little
events that will help you realize what is wrong in you, and on the current
situation or season you are in right now. Take time to examine yourself and the
things you always do. Take down notes if possible and reflect on it. The
process may take some of your time, but I do know that everything will be worth
it.
What happened to me is that I encountered a bump in
the road while pursuing that I know would help me to achieve excellence. Reflecting
on what happened, I realize that there is something wrong, personal
gratification. Yes, I got hurt of what happened, because I am doing the things
I love for myself only, not for God, who is the One who provided me with these
abilities.
Transformation
is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a
journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep
valleys of despair.
-Rick
Warren
There are things that really take time to develop,
and if you rush in achieving it, it will just be a half-baked project. Slow
down and think. Trust that God is teaching and doing something in you. Let your
heart be open for correction. The road to excellence will not be easy. I hope
and do pray that whatever happens to your life in the current season you are in
right now, always seek God and ask for His guidance.
