TOPIC: LEVERAGING THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIP TO FULFILL PURPOSE

Good evening to erudite scholars.

 The topic before me says, “Leveraging the Power of Relationships to Fulfill Purpose”.

I will like to start this session with a famous quote from Archimedes that says, “Give me a lever long enough and I could move the world.”

Let me take us back the memory lane. During our days in Junior Secondary School, there is a particular subject called INTRODUCTORY TECHNOLOGY. There is an aspect that taught us about “lever”, “fulcrums”, “pivot” etc. Taking insight from here would help us understand tonight topic and apply ourselves to what Holy Spirit intends to pass through me.

We learned that ‘lever’ allows us to use less force to lift or move objects. And interestingly, this principle is applied to a lot of the everyday objects we use such as scissors, bottle openers, doors, etc. Without the principle of leveraging been applied those objects wouldn’t fulfill their purposes. 

So, how does it sounds? It sounds to me that to get things done principle of leveraging should not be overlooked as you tend to achieve more with less work/effort.

In a broad sense, we can apply the principle of leverage in everything that we do in life.

We can start on a personal level and leverage on our minds. The fact that you are in tonight's session shows that you are already leveraging on a relationship so as to fulfill a purpose. I would discuss briefly, things you can do that ensure your leverage on relationship to fulfill purpose in life.

1.     Books 2. Seminars 3. Communities 4. Mentorship 5. Friends

Having the right relationship is critical to your success. However, the choice of books you relate with, type of seminars you attend, the kind of group you belong to and people you choose as friends would either make or mar your lives.

One of the most valuable assets a person can have is relationship capital. Only a few understand this, practice on a daily basis, and use it to build their success.

What happens after you meet is the most overlooked part of building strong relationships. There is a need to deepen the relationship. It isn’t about collecting names or numbers. It’s about building strong relationships.

BOOKS- I remember the tremendous impact reading books of these great men and woman of God Myles Munroe, Bimbo Odukoya, Selman and Oyedepo made in my life.

SEMINARS- it is saved to say people who come for the same seminar are of like minds and purpose. E.g. people that attend the Agricultural exhibition usually are those who have an interest in agricultural business or research. There is an educational exhibition/ workshop/seminar. There is a marriage seminar. There is a leadership seminar etc. In these kinds of seminar you have the opportunity to listen to eminent speakers in the area of your purpose and direction in life.

COMMUNITY: it talks about the association you belong, fellowship gathering you belong.

MENTORSHIP: Who is a mentor? Mentors are like parents. They are nourishers. You don’t choose a mentor. God leads you to one. If you choose a mentor, you might make the wrong choice. The disciples did not choose Jesus. He chose them. If it is you the Father reveals your mentor to first, you can move close to them but the mentor must have a witness in his spirit too. Jesus called some and some came to Him but He knew about their coming. Elisha wasn’t the one who desire Elijah but God led him to him. God will show you to your mentor. Your mentor will have something you don’t have and it will not just be your imagination or a product of coveting the gifts he manifests. A mentor fulfills the ministry of fatherhood over your life and so you must have a spirit of submission and humility such that you would take whatever rebuke he gives you because you are convinced he has your good interest at heart. Finally on mentorship, you must apply the principle of sonship in dealing with the matter of mentor-mentee relationship. You should know that fathers give to their children but not sons.