RISE UP AND TAKE YOUR PLACE – Banji Alabi Esq
RISE UP AND TAKE YOUR PLACE – Banji Alabi Esq
You Don’t Need Anybody’s Permission to Succeed and Live in Absolute Luxury
In our clime, some people arrogate to themselves the wisdom and knowledge to succeed. They put themselves on a pedestal, thinking nobody can challenge them. But this morning, we challenge them, we challenge, that notion!
I say unto you, don’t be afraid to fly. You own the wings, and the sky belongs to no one – it belongs to God. Spread your wings and fly; you don’t need anyone’s permission.
They’ll look down on you and try to stop you. Make yourself unstoppable! Be like the blind man in the Bible (Mark 10:46-52) whom people oppressed, looked down on, and tried to silence. But he shouted the more, and the Lord saved him. Follow his example: shout the more! Look at the so-called big men eye-ball to eye-ball, and let them know you’re capable of causing maximum damage unless you’re included in the sharing of the national cake and nation-building.
They will gather against you, spread dangerous rumors about you, but insist on your right to partake in the national cake and nation building
Their gathering will amount to nothing!
“As a young adolescent, I have had to fight an unkind buffeting of fate and I won.” – Chief Obafemi Awolowo (referencing his own life struggles)
Age is NOT a show stopper; Age is NOT a barrier to Success. You have the power to determine how your story will end.
You are qualified to aspire to any position in Nigeria – let the election decide.
The kingdom of heaven suffers violence; only the violent take it, and they take it by force (Matthew 11:12).
Be like me: respect people, respect authorities, show kindness to everyone. But don’t accept the superiority of anyone. Don’t succumb to intimidation. Insist on being treated with honor and respect.
You will succeed!
Banji Alabi Esq
