First Isaac had to
accept that there was a problem and that was the first step to solving it.
After Rebekah conceived, in Genesis 25 v 22, we are told the children struggled
together within her. Now she knew and accepted that this was abnormal and asked
God “Why am I like this?” 
Accepting you have a problem is the first step to solving it. The
scriptures tell us that Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife because she was
barren and the Lord was entreated of him and Rebekah his wife conceived (Genesis 25 v 21).
Accepting you have a problem is the first step to solving it. The
scriptures tell us that Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife because she was
barren and the Lord was entreated of him and Rebekah his wife conceived (Genesis 25 v 21).
When we ask “Why am I
like this?” we are inspired to think and handle the challenge from the roots.
Just like a farmer who is weeding his farm, the best weeding technique is to
uproot the weeds from the roots. In trying to answer the question “Why am I
like this?” or “Why is my life like this?” we must make sure we are not
comparing ourselves with others. If you are improving but not as fast as others
and you are asking “Why is my life like this?” then you are foolish. The
scriptures say those who compare themselves with others are foolish.
| Why am I like this? |
I am not saying it is
wrong to imitate good things. After all the scriptures in 3John 1v 2a says we
should follow that which is good. We must however be careful about what we imitate
because a photocopy at its best remains a photocopy. Why then would you prefer
to remain a second fiddle in the name of trying to copy another person?
Whenever you are
opportune to learn an idea from someone, your plan should not be how to copy that
person. Instead it would be more appropriate to think about how to develop the
idea and make it better than the former.
God gave us the
instruction to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1v 28). He has instructed us
to introduce and establish new ideas to het new results and not to copy other
people’s ideas.
In conclusion, the
scriptures say we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139 v14). We are
God’s masterpiece, original and beautiful. So when next you feel “This is not
supposed to be” not out of jealousy or comparison with others, ask yourself
“why am I like this?” or “why is this like this?” and allow God teach you what
steps to take.
Ayokunmi Solomon Jimoh
Twitter: @apostleayoks
Watchout for "MOTION IN EMOTION"
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