Encouragements

It's been a while since I last posted. Many have asked me that I should continue writing my thoughts and perhaps what I write will resonate in someone else' life.

This has been a topic that has come up in my life often the last few years. Reading books like "The Alchemist" or "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World" really encourages me to follow my passion and dream, to step out of my comfort zone and to take the risk of chasing something greater than myself. It's not meaningless because God has given you the burning passion in your heart and if you use the gift He has given you to do none sinful things, it glorifies Him. Satan will do whatever it takes to put lies and doubts into Christian's mind to stall them or to make them less effective. There are lot of nay sayers in this world telling you everyday why something cannot be done - heck, even in the Church, you have people telling you why being a Christian you can't do certain things that seem not normal - like, wanting to start your own business, wanting to be impactful to reach out to greater amount of people than just working 9-5 job). I think there are enough things in this world preventing people to reach the potential that God has planned for them. Why not today, be the one who would encourage the people in your circle to take the leap of faith and step out of the comfort zone?

I am not saying that all motivations are right in God's eye. Many times we are driven by false idols like money, status, riches, fame etc. But if after examining your own motive and heart, and you are still convicted and that passion is still burning in your heart, I'd encourage you to pray for God's guidance and believe that He will carry you through.

Just because most people graduate, finds a job and settles to have a family - doesn't mean this is the life for you. If you feel you are not content and feel like God has more for you, don't be passive! Take action! If those people who are content being in a 9-5 job, why not let them enjoy? If you don't feel that way, discover your role in this world.

Encouragements make a huge difference, you would be surprised a little word of encouragement you give to someone today could potentially impact someone's tomorrow, or their influence in other people's lives. Likewise, discouragement could paralyze someone as well!