#PuttingYourSeedToWork (3)

"For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own SERVANTS, and delivered on to them his GOODS. And unto one he gave five talents and to another two and to another one; to every man according to his SEVERAL ABILITY and straightway took his journey.. #Matthew25:14-

I am sure by now there is an understanding regarding your seed (ideas, talents, abilities, etc). From reading #ThePowerOfYourSeed to #TheNatureOfYourSeed, I have prepared and made you  familiar with what a seed is. God is the one that gives seed to the sower. Until you are a sower, you are not qualified to demand a seed. (Tweetable?DoIt) The scripture above points us to certain fundamental truths- whatever you have as a gift is given by God, that we are his servants (given the gift to serve his purpose) and finally we are all given these gifts according to our several ability. No one is disenfranchised when it comes to God!

In order to profit from their seeds, these servants were meant to put it to work. Understand there isn't a king who will give his goods without first training the recipients. Servants won't necessarily know the desire of their master unless they are train and taught what to do.  If you recognise your seed came from God, then you also should understand He alone can teach you the processes by which you can profit from it. (Tweetable?DoIt) The seed was given so you will profit from it by putting it to work. How you may ask? By following the methodologies through which you were tutored by God. If you take your journey straight away without analyzing over and over the steps involved, you might crash along the way. (Tweetable?DoIt).  

As you read further on the above scripture, you will notice these servants were given their seeds according to their several ability. (Tweetable?DoIt). The one who deserved five was given five accordingly, the two likewise and the one also. The first two excelled with their seeds whilst the last one buried his.  In verses 16 through to 18, certain words are made public regarding the sort of training they received ;traded, gained and buried are mention. I am sure they were taught how to trade, gain but never to bury their talents. Have you buried your gift instead of trading with it? Don't you know gifts, abilities and talents don't work themselves and that you the possessor should do something with it? It's about time you put it to work. Your seeds ability to multiply is in you putting it to work. 

To understand how to #PutYourSeedToWork, here are four basic concepts you need to grasp : 

A. There ought to be SEPARATION (These servants were separated from the rest).

B. You will be TRAIN (thought how to trade, gain).

C. You will have to EXPOSE your gift at the right time.

D. There will be accountability.

THINK ALOUD :-

What does putting your seed to work mean to you?

Joe Akuoko II

TheNatureOfTheSeed (2)

"While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease." -Genesis 8:22

Understanding the nature of your seed (idea, talent, ability) is the key to you accessing and maximising the best of God for your life.(Tweetable?DoIt). Until you understand the nature of your seed, it will become difficult to excel in your chosen field. God's intended purpose is for you to win cheaply and easily. Life for you in Christ isn't meant to be tough, it is meant to be easy! (Tweetable?DoIt).

Your seed has its nature and the principles attached to it must be adhered to for greater harvest. (Tweetable?DoIt). The challenges of your life isn't because of your colour, accent, size or height but because you haven't taken time to understand what the nature of your seed is. Understanding is more important than process.(Tweetable?DoIt) Without a level of understanding regarding the nature of your seed, your process will be meaningless. 

Knowledge about the nature of your seed is empowering whilst the information regarding it is liberating. (Tweetable?DoIt). Every seed God gives an individual is meant to make room for you and your generation. Sometimes it is easy to ignore the facts and assume you can make use of your seeds. No one has ever become significant in life by ignoring the steps it takes to maximise your seed. (Tweetable?DoIt).

To understand the #Nature of your seed, here are five basic concepts you need to grasp : 

A. Every seed germinates over a period of time (process of time) (seed time )

B. Everyone has been given a seed (As long as the earth remains)

C. God has to approve of your seed. (Giver of the seed)

D. The seed stage is the most vulnerable of every vision. (The beginning really matters)

E. The seed will surely produce a harvest ( harvest).

With this in mind, take your time and move on according to the plan of God for your seed. You are only as good as how you sow your seed. 

THINK ALOUD :-

What does "The nature of your Seed to you?

Joe Akuoko II

#ThePowerOfTheSeed (1)

......that it may give SEED to the sower... #Isaiah55/10

God is the one who gives seed to the sower. The epitome of all great endeavours begins with the seed. (Tweetable?DoIt). God has never given greatness per se but He has always given a seed. It is within the confines of the seed that every great vision, purpose or idea is. Seed is given to sowers; people who are prepared to put to work and maximise the potential of the seed they carry or are given. (Tweetable?DoIt). He that had, much is given to them but he who hasn't, even what they have is taken away. Selah!

You are not poor, frustrated or struggling, you have just not discovered your seed or better still, the value it carries. Nothing in life begins with an already fulfilled plan. It all starts small and with the individual's input backed by heaven, the best out of it is gotten. Your next endeavour wouldn't be scuppered by any devil but your lack of effort to step up to the challenge. (Tweetable?DoIt). Understand this, as long as the earth remains, seedtime and harvest will never cease.This means God is still dishing out seeds and harvests to willing persons.(Tweetable?DoIt)

I define success as the ability to discover your seed, the location it will grow and the "how to" in maximise its profitability as revealed to you by God. 

To #Understand the power of your seed, here are a few tips :-

A. Everyone has a seed (Isaiah 55:8)
B. Every seed germinates over a period of time (the process of time) (Genesis 8:22)
C. The seed stage is the most vulnerable and its where the attack of the enemy is targeted. (Matthew 13:25)
D. God has to approve of your seed. (John 3:27,33)

THINK ALOUD :-

What does "The Seed" mean to you?

Joe Akuoko II

#10FsForASuccessfulLife - (10) #HaveFun

"When life is taken too seriously, the part of the human being that enjoys lightheartedness loses its significance"- Joseph Akuoko II


Have fun! Yes I said it. Anyone who takes life too serious to the point of denying themselves lightheartedness will struggle to become successful. You can't make it past a certain barrier in life without enjoying the fun that comes along. You can be successful without being gloomy and desperate all the time. One of the secrets of successful people is that they aren't always working, they also take time off to enjoy the pleasures of life which God has freely us.  

You can't be invited to a wedding in Cana and not enjoy the fun of seeing people happy and merry because someone was getting married. Jesus didn't go to the wedding to preach. He went there to have fun.  I say that was a needed fun! You see, breaking off to enjoy a time of respite allows you to recollect and take a step to analyse how far you've come with regards to your vision. The human being needs refreshment from time to time. It will be unfair to work your vision without an opportunity to have fun. Having fun allows you to see yourself, the world and the people you work with from a different perspective. 

The pursuit of success is daunting! No one becomes a successful person by being so hard on themselves and in work. The process of working on your success should be fun filled. Now I know that if God was the one that commissioned the work, he will surely support it. If God is supporting it, then struggle is taken out of it. Spend time with your purpose but never lose sight of the fun attached to it. 

Someday you will recount the processes that brought you thus far. Some will be bittersweet, others will be heart wrenching and that of near failure. My prayer for you is that when you remember the process, may you have a bigger chunk of your memory for the times you had fun failing forward to rise to the place of prominence. Yes you can pursue your vision, idea, purpose whilst having fun. It's not all that serious! Take a chill pill!

To #HaveFun, here are a few tips :-

1. Understand God gave you the ideas on to success 

2. Understand the a life without fun is unproductive 

3. Understand that having fun in the pursuit of your vision allows for the stimulation of more insights and ideas

4. For the purpose of remembrance, fill your life with images of you having fun even in the pursuit of success. 

THINK ALOUD :-

Why do you think people never seem to have fun in life? 

Joe Akuoko II

#10FsForASuccessfulLife - (9) #ShunUnderservedFame

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone. ~ #John6/15

Success is intentional! I can't stop trumpeting this statement. It is alright to desire to be successful. At the end of the day, one of the notable miracles of life is the fulfilment of being successful in whatever endeavour you set your heart to. (Tweetable?Do It)  The ninth rule which i consider sacred in one's quest for success is learning to shun undeserved fame. There is the tendency to want to show yourself or product prematurely. One person tweeted that speed isn't necessary when knowledge isn't acquired. (Tweetable?Do It).  I have seen many who thought in spite of advice that they were ready to be known and seen. They coined titles etc for themselves as a means to showcase their arrival. Sadly, they can't be found today simply because, when you stretch beyond your capability, the evil forces of life will break you. They have a vested interest in your failure!

The lurings of early fame is something every child of destiny will wrestle with for some time. (Tweetable?Do It). More so when people you know you are better than in terms of skills, abilities, talents seem to be making it whilst you are struggling. Unfortunately, we easily forget in life, the race has never been to the swift but time and chance happens to all human beings. A person's ability to maximise their time and chance will set them apart in spite of their perceived weaknesses.(Tweetable?Do It) 

The rules for fame are respected by the forces of change. The opening scripture depicts Jesus escaping the trappings of underserved fame nearly imposed on him by man. Earlier at age twelve, he had tried to jump ahead of his time for manifestation by arguing in the Temple with the teachers until God used his parents to save him. It was premature exposure! I could have jumped ahead of my time. I was called earlier and gifted with the office of the Prophet. I don't struggle to see and that too could have been a great challenge had it not been for God. The tendency to want to let others know you are powerful is always rife. (Tweetable?Do It). Learning to escape as Jesus did is the most prudent thing to do until the right time. 

Remember, John the baptist was in the desert until the day of his showing forth. God has set a day whereby He will showcase what you have become to the world. He builds His generals in secret and at the right time, shows them to the world. Your fame will be noised abroad! Man is attracted to fame but be sure you don't step ahead of your time. Destruction awaits for the soul that is in a hurry to occupy the position it cannot justify. (Tweetable? Do It)

To #ShunUnderservedFame, here are a few tips :-

1. Understand God's plan for your life

2. Understand the timing of God for your showing forth

3. Understand that training is a necessary ingredient in God molding you

4. Pray to be constantly still until the time of your release.

THINK ALOUD :-

Why do you think people run after underserved fame?

Joe Akuoko II

#10FsForASuccessfulLife - (8) #BeFinanciallyEquipped

"The blessings of the Lord, it maketh someone rich".... - Proverbs 10/22

Money is never the root of evil but rather, the insatiable love for it is. If  money was that evil, why should God decide to bless a person like Abraham and his generation? As far as God is concerned, these were righteous people. Interestingly, we allow what others think about a scripture to hinged us down in a quagmire of poverty without taking the time to investigate the route to financial success. 

In the Book "The Richest Man In Babylon", Arkad explained to Bansir and Kobbi that you can't be financially equipped if you don't follow due process. As you read further, you see that Arkad became wealthy in Babylon because he chose not to do what others were doing that had led to their poverty. He learnt how to saved one tenth of his income which within a period of time accumulated. In our world where many show an avid interest in being financially equipped, "get rich schemes"seems to have gotten a hold in our everyday life. Unfortunately, many souls have been deceived and enticed into its grips.  Many would want to be financially well equipped overnight without recognising that to acquire wealth, one must build it over the years. 

In as much as I believe poverty is a spirit and subsequently a curse, the behaviour of a person also impacts the results of their financial life. Impulse buying, disregard for biblical financial wealth building methods, lack of financial education secularly etc are major issues which bother most people including Christians. 

Financial success in life is achievable only if one is prepared to pay the price. If you subject yourself to a rigorous pursuit of financial education through God's word and other wholesome secular methods now, there is a major chance that you can  and will be financial equipped. The dream of Pharaoh typifies interpreted by Joseph, speaks of the two demarcations of man's life; the fat years and the lean years. Interestingly, everyone is afforded these two as a right of their birth. Unfortunately, many never maximise the opportunities they come with. 

The fat years represents the time of one's strength. This is time you ought to pay the price to be financially equipped by making judicious use of the money you have. The art of saving which many struggle with and don't really take serious, is a great way to accumulate money. The lean years represents the time when naturally our abilities, talents, skills, and age will wane. Anyone who took their fat years seriously and pursued their financial education, will end with success  and enjoyment whilst those who didn't suffer the hardships of life. 

Think Aloud:-

Why do you think people in spite of the numerous methods to save and be financially equip never maximise the opportunity? 

#10FsForASuccessfulLife - (7) #BeFaithful

"A faithful soul is a sweet smelling fragrance that soothes the life of a dear friend"- JAII

You can never amount to much in life if you don't consciously make an effort to be faithful. Everyone relates to faithful people....they can be relied on in all things. The world glamourises the dog eat dog attitude that only inspires using every evil means to make ends meet. Sometimes the methods employed only leads to unfaithfulness. Sadly, many who took that road have ended up on the wrong side of life. Deep within the soul of every person is a desire to be close to a person who is faithful and vice versa. A faithful soul is a sweet smelling fragrance that soothes the life of a dear friend. Faithfulness is the grace God freely gives to great ones!

Have you ever been betrayed by an unfaithful friend, employee and even siblings who refused to heed all protocol regarding faithfulness? How was the feeling? One of my greatest dislikes in life is disloyalty which I equate to unfaithfulness. I am very careful of those who are unfaithful after they've been trusted with so much. On a personal note, I think I have been a faithful friend to many who needed my help and attention. Faithfulness is a seed that has got to be sown and nurtured overtime for growth. When it's done with the right mindset, great rewards emanates out of it. 

David remained faithful to the anointing of God over King Saul when he refused to kill him when the opportunity arose. Moses was faithful as a servant in God's house according to Hebrews 3:5. God rewards faithful people who endure to the end. Jesus was faithful even when it didn't feel so in the Garden of Gethsemane. Those who stay till the end will receive the crown of everlasting salvation. You too can be faithful in all things and be sure to receive the rewards that come with it. 

To be faithful, here are a few tips:- 

A. Value people and the trust they have in you

B.  Make a conscious effort to be true to your word

C. Learn to be a "sacrificial Lamb" not a "door mat" for the people you care for

D. Pray to God to help you remain faithful even in the face of imminent danger.

Think Aloud:-

Why do you think people struggle to remain faithful?