On the Pursuit of Excellence

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.