THE LONG GAME
“Night cannot whisper away what was said in the light”
Dear you,
I know you may be wondering....what is the point?
You are tired…frustrated, lost even.
Losing motivation to keep going. Hesitating to take those next steps, unsure where your feet may land
Disappointed that what you prayed for didn't come through
Or despite your very best, failure captured you.
I say to you....Remember why you started.
Dear you,
Once hopelessly romantic
Now looking for love in various places
Missing the warmth of embrace, sweet whispers and smiles on your face
Crippled by broken promises, walls and space
Wondering if you will ever be cherished and worth it again
I say to you.....Remember you are deserving of true love. A gift first given from within then sought outward
Dear you,
Hustling and grinding to survive,
Working without applause
To put a smile on the very face of the one you brought into this world
Determined by any means necessary to make a life
One that is full; full of truth, value, joy and being.
Creating a path for your sons and daughters to walk freely on
Not deterred by the insecurities of others projected onto your road to the promise land
I say to you.....Remember you are not your mistakes and you are amazing at what you do.
Dear you,
Creative, business woman or man, corporate 9-5er
Working twice as hard as they,
Putting yourself out there, breaking from the mold, standing fearlessly in the sun
Wondering if anyone is reading, listening or watching
Wondering if you are lost in the shuffle
I say to you.... Your only competition is how you can be better than yesterday. Remember you are planted and not buried. Your time in the sun will come.
This week more than ever, I have been reminded of the importance of the long game. The reason why we keep doing the things we do in spite of the obstacles, fears and disappointments. Unless we are all mad in the head, we all are looking to build a legacy that lasts, that has roots that lives longer than the air in our lungs. Quite often, we get caught up wanting the instant fame, instant recognition and instant gifts. We are the microwave generation; whatever will get me there the quickest is what I want, but the things that remain… take time to build. Good things take time, investments take time to yield fruit and God... He is a man of His word. Whatever He said about you, decreed for you and promised you will come to pass.
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So I am urging you today, do not give up! Lift your head up once again. If you need to rest, rest but don't stop. If you need to pivot, pivot and explore other avenues, if you need to wait, get grounded in the promise and ask what are you meant to learn in this space. If you feel burnout, get exposed to new things, ignite the fire once inside you; learn from those around you.
