As I recall it when
I was a small boy back then, this question was asked. “What’s your motto in
life?” I simply answer them like this.
“I want to
live my life not just on the basis of success, but on the premise of
significance.”
My whole thought
about it back then was plainly this. Success is nothing if it’s not significant
yet if I find myself significant through playing my part, it will be geared
towards success.
Growing up, I
was exposed in an environment where ignorance and complacency shouldn’t always
be your best friend.
And there’s
this battle between what you want to do and what’s the right thing to do in
every situation.
The environment
I’ve lived and the people who surrounded me in the crucial moments of my
teenage years since I studied high school until I graduated college has
directed me to always consider the latter than the former. I would’ve chosen to
be unmindful of it, that I may enjoy the blessing of innocence, yet my heart
feels so frustrated for others whenever if there’s a need that doesn’t met or
plans that are not implemented just because they don’t know what to do or how
to make it.
And so in those
years, I delighted myself to first, observe, second, to know and learn, and
lastly, to respond on the things that are happening in the life in which I have
opened my eyes.During these times, the heart of being a servant was birthed
out.I don’t know but I always find myself enjoying when I do humbling (and most
of the time, unseen) yet very essential things that helps and benefits others
and thus, gives me fulfillment in every schedule and commitment that I respond,
day after day. Not only for the reason that I may not waste my time but to
contribute myself as well to serve.
Never did I
know that it was a harnessing time for me and all of it is happening for a
purpose.
I have the
rights to boast on the accomplishments that I have and the experiences that
I’ve gone through which have propelled me to where I am today and to the
assured future that I’ll be going, granted that all the things that I’ve done,
in whole or in part, in the past have resulted in success. Yet wouldn’t it be
seem so superficial if I find my acceptance and belonging through what I do
that I may look great? But God has prevented that by reminding me always to be
more humble and lowly as I come to acquire the beneficial wisdom that I use to
serve and help others and as I gain more knowledge because of my hunger for
learning.
That I
shouldn’t depend on my capacities and abilities, rather remind myself that I am
just a God’s vessel that I may make myself to be a blessing to others.
As I myself have
witnessed (and became a victim of it as well) that in spite of the demanding
standards of this life that frustrates and exasperates people, I have observed
that the reason behind every man’s pursuit, perseverance, and diligence in
everything that an individual does for his or her self is for the achievement
of success so they can become great. There’s nothing wrong with that. But I
discovered that other people do it with the wrong motives. This raises their
vulnerability to measure their worth on what they have achieved and attained,
and not from the One who has made them valuable because they’ve become blinded
by earthly standards, thus, missing their purpose.
And all that we do in our lives, if
it is not offered to God and if Jesus is not glorified,they are all vanity.
Therefore, I’ve
come to align my viewpoint at the right purpose as young as I am. That I will
do things, wherever I am placed, whatever that I do, and to whomever it is given,
will never be done for self-glorification but for Christ’s appreciation. It was
not a quick process to go through. But God never gave up on me. God has made me
realized that the impact of what I am doing makes me more humbled.Which led me
to create this thought.
My success
will never define my significance but my significance will determine what my
success is. It is found in Christ.
That’s why since
then I do the things that I do in my scope of influence, loving it and see to
it that excellence should never be an issue. I am motivated to become a supply
because of Christ whose life is a great example of being a servant.
I’m so grateful
that God has given me Christian parents who taught me the greatest thing that I
must know in my life. To know Christ and find my purpose in Him.
I am what I am
by the grace of God. I give to the serving environment and to the people in
which I’ve opened my eyes upon, the credits as to why I have delighted myself
to have a servant heart. I delighted as well to work behind the scenes. My
availability has given me the opportunity to use the gifts that God has given
me that I came to serve different kinds of people. I was able to maximize myself
through our church. And God has honored
such faithfulness through the years that He brought me into places that I never
imagined even in my wildest dreams I’ll be serving. And I know there’s more to
come.
Servants are not
motivated to become famous. They are just contented to where their Master is
using them.They have nothing to brag. They always have a humble heart because
they are grateful for the privilege that was been given to them. And His Word
says God truly exalts those who are humble before Him.He also rewards those who
are faithful.
