Dear Destiny Friends,
We are all stars, but sometimes we act like the moon and sun. Don’t get me wrong, the moon and sun are all God’s creatures, but in this context, I’m referring to the star as it relates to being a standard, an exceptional being, and a leader who will set the pace for others to follow.
Being a star gives you an identity and opportunity to showcase to the world what you are made of. Your star will shine when you are working on purpose. At creation, we were all created with a unique purpose which will be manifested on earth. So, it’s fair to say our purpose was made in heaven, but our assignment is on earth.
It’s instructive to note that our star is the embodiment of what makes us identifiable, recognizable, and traceable. When our star is shining, the world stands still and observes. Isn’t it true that the world sets apart for the man who knows where he’s going?
Everyone loves a star. Imagine being the best in your class, team, or even in the family; you will be the envy of everyone. Stars attract jealousy. To understand how a star works, imagine playing soccer. Despite each team having captains and star players, it’s whoever has the ball; the attention of the players, spectators, and the world will be focused on because, at that moment, whoever has the ball is the star, hence the reason why the person is being tackled.
Stars attract favor, blessings, opportunities, and blessings just because they are fulfilling their purpose of manifestation. As a self-discovery coach, I propounded the concept of STAR. S stands for shine, T represents Target, A represents Action, and R represents Recognition.
A brief analysis of the concept of STAR will give a proper perspective. When one is a star, one will be a shining star, and when one is a shining star, they’ll definitely be a target because sugar will always attract ants. Because one is a star, they’ll be action-oriented. A star can’t be hidden. It is the work they do that makes them noticeable, which ultimately gives them recognition.
If I may ask you, are you a star? If yes, what makes you a star? Stars are a unique set of people who excel more than their counterparts or contemporaries. Stars defy human logic and understanding, especially when there is a spiritual element attached to it. While humans go to school to acquire knowledge and information, stars have inherent and intuitive knowledge which is revealed to them from God.
A little insight into the inherent and intuitive knowledge of how stars work. One’s profession is what one is trained to do in school or even taught in practice; one’s vocation is what one is paid to do, like skilled work or a regular 9-5 job; while one’s ministry is where one’s talent/gift manifests their God-given potential. When one is a star, both their profession, vocation, and ministry will be working in alignment. They won’t have to do much to excel. Their light will gradually shine effortlessly with little or no support. A little effort by them will magnify their work.
It’s unfortunate that many stars can’t shine because many people are afraid of stepping out of their comfort zone. Some of us are afraid of what the world will say, how our message will be received, and how we can overcome these challenges if our star is not shining as it ought to. This is one of the major challenges that cause most people to fail to activate their star. Trust me, I get it. The fears and concerns are valid. As humans, we are bound to have fears; however, our desire for success should outweigh our fear of failure.
Do you know that the soil is considered the richest place on planet Earth? Yes, because many talents are buried in the grave simply because some people failed to unleash their talents, gifts, and God-given potential. Here is what I will say: May we not die with what God has given to us.
Do you want to be a star? If yes, ask yourself, what makes you unique? If you discover it, say to yourself, I am a star; I am blessed. I am a child of destiny. I will fulfill my purpose. I will not die with what God has given to me. I will shine, and I will possess my possession because I am a star.
Henry Ukazu writes from New York. He works with the New York City Department of Correction as the Legal Coordinator. He’s the founder of Gloemi. He’s a Transformative Human Capacity and Mindset coach. He is also a public speaker, youth advocate, creative writer, and author of Design Your Destiny- Actualizing Your Birthright to Success, Unleash Your Destiny and The Six Pillars of Success . He can be reached via info@gloemi.com
