This article needs some clarifications from the onset lest the reader gets confused. The miracle I am dealing with here is not really the Biblical signs and wonders that we read in many pages of the Holy Scriptures.

The miracle that is within you we’re talking about here is the seed of success God has planted in everyone to enable them become a sign and wonder in life. As a pastor, I am naturally disposed to quoting the Bible to buttress some points in my writings. In fact, all writers are at liberty to make relevant references wherever they can find them. Isaiah declared boldly that… “the children that God gave me are for signs and wonders” (Is 8:18).

We are all living miracles if only we know how to awaken the dormant gifts and talents in us. You have to awaken the sleeping giant in you. Sometimes it takes a life-threatening challenge for us to rise to our full potential like David, the boy shepherd. When a lion and a bear took away the sheep his father put in his care, David pursued the predators and took his sheep back to safety. This incident inspired him to confront Goliath and prevailed in their legendary battle when the occasion arose.

Dangers naturally put us in a flight or fight mode. Cowards would normally take to flight rather than try to fight and slay their Goliaths. Valiant men like David, a 17 years old at the time he fought goliath, summoned courage and faced the famed giant warrior. His reward for this act of gallantry, King Saul offered David his daughter Michal as wife.

Anytime you awaken the giant in you, a miracle is likely to ensue along with a reward. It is very important for young folks to understand that they have to look inwards, inside of them for that seed. Everyone has the potential to succeed, to achieve greatness or win big in any field. It is up to you to decide, because success is a decision you make by yourself without external prompting.

The road to success is not always smooth. You have to know this and live in that reality. And very often, failure, crisis, problem, hardships and other negatives are what inspire great inventions that transform our world. Millions died of plagues, infectious diseases and other strange ailments before medical cures were discovered through trial and error, sometimes at very great financial and cost of human lives.

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Scientists in all ages toiled for centuries to make discoveries that have made our world a better place. And billions of dollars still finance research projects around the world to solve daunting challenges in health, food, transportation, and housing. etc that confront our world. We need young folks like you to contribute to the technological advancement of our world. I want to see the next generation inventors emerge from Nigeria, so that the world would acknowledge that something good can indeed come out of this nation. Our story shouldn’t be about terror wars, financial scams, robberies, kidnappings for ransom, corruption and other terrible street crimes. Youth of Nigeria must change this ugly narrative about our beloved nation. We are a very strong, resilient and exciting people. Our people are the most colourful and fashionable in the world. Our music and movies thrill the world.
Every young person must know that they are a miracle waiting to happen; if only they could rouse the giant in them. You have a special gift or talent in you waiting to be developed. Try your hands at many things, you’d gradually find your niche, your natural advantage. There’re things you do best with little effort. That’s your miracle seed; develop it, and use it to empower yourself.

God didn’t create a single useless person. Everyone created has a mission for God. And He has given you the Spirituals gift or talent required to succeed. You can discover or arouse the giant in you experientially or experimentally. If you have an urge to dance, sing, or act, go to Nollywood; that’s where you belong. You are probably the next P. Square or Davido waiting to explode. Just make a go at what nudges you have and see how it turns out. Live your dream.

Never sit down and wish you were this or that person. Be your own man or woman. You are probably better than the person you admire. I didn’t know I could speak publicly because I used to be very shy until I went to Bible School. There, I realized I had to face a crowd and preach the gospel to fulfill my call. I had no choice than to begin to learn how to speak in public. I bought books on speaking and I studied good speakers. That was it! Whatever dominates your waking and sleeping thought is a pointer to your talent or area of gifting. If you are called to function in a spiritual office, don’t procrastinate. Never be afraid to step out and try. Even if you didn’t succeed at first, nobody-will kill you. We all learn and walk toward perfection. Every performer is work-in-progress. I am sure you got the message. Come on, now.

Weekend Spice: Your future and ability to succeed aren’t tied to what others think of you. They are tied to what you think of yourself- Myles Monroe
Ok, folks have a nice weekend. Stay motivated.

•Ladi Ayodeji is an Author, Rights Activist, Pastor and Life coach. He can be reached on 09059243004( sms & whatsapp only)