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DESPERATION WITH HARM TO NONE

28th NOVEMBER 2021

“And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus” – Luke 5:18–19

 

Some of us are very desperate in getting at what we want. Sometimes, we move doggedly with a very high spirit in our pursuit while observing every civil rule and convention in trying to reach our goals. But in most cases, we become very uncivil and highly unconventional in getting at our needs. To be desperate does not necessarily mean that you are anxious. It simply means you are putting in all your efforts and using every means to get to your goals while also avoiding distractions on the way. 

When you are desperate, you know what to do to solve your problems, and you are doing everything possible in that regard. On the other hand, when you are anxious, it is not likely that you will be able to achieve your goals. Some people are worried because they lack the zeal and capacity to actualize their goals, so they are afraid and wondering if they will succeed. Anxiety is a display of negative emotions, while desperation is a display of positive emotions.

 However, when you act with desperation, you must also endeavour to work with dignity and integrity. That means on a scale of ten, you have to weigh at least 7 in terms of dignity and integrity. Do not lock up your conscience and have the keys thrown into the sea when you are desperate. You will indeed account for your misdeeds someday. Such people can never show love or mercy to anyone when they try to get to their goals. Although to be POSITIVELY desperate about getting what you want in life is to break every barrier or obstacle standing in your way to fulfilment. Still, nevertheless, you MUST cause harm and losses to no one in the process. 

I charge you this morning to be careful not to cause danger and losses to others as you fight for your rights or proceed to achieve your desires. The scripture reminds us today that we can decide to become desperate provided we do not harm anyone in the process. Remember, the scripture says the measure you give is the measure you will get; for as you sow, so you shall reap. 

Positive desperation is to pray without ceasing about your desires and work with diligence and doggedness to achieve them. In the process, you must be mindful of your reputation and safety to others as well. Therefore, to be positively desperate is to work without hurting anyone or breaking any law whatsoever. 

During the ministry of John the Baptist, the crowd was uncontrollable as they jammed against John in a large number. The crowd in those days just wanted to remain with John because they believed that John was the Messiah they had waited to see. Consequently, they thought that John had the message of eternal life. So, they followed John with desperation. 

The same applies to the men in today’s scripture. They left no stone unturned to get at the feet of Jesus. Just like these men, we must adopt a desperate approach to eradicating diseases, Ignorance, and poverty by being desperate in prayers and work. We must pray fervently and ceaselessly while doing everything possible at the same time! 

The scripture says that the fervent prayers of the righteous availed much. All the same, you have to genuinely deploy your efforts toward making sure that you solve your problems as they arise and that you are not creating a further problem for anyone or society. Remember, those who cause pain to others on their way to success will have issues at the gate of their success. True happiness lies in how much love and care we truly give to others in our daily activities. 

PRAYER

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I receive your word today, and I declare I am blessed. Lord, by thy power, I cancel every sorrow, shame, and reproach from my life NOW. Today shall mark the beginning of everything good in my life. Amen.

FURTHER READING:  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 


Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi
Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.

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