While in school, I refused to rush my exams. For the first 10-15 minutes, I won’t write a word. I’d sit, read every question carefully, plan my answers, and sketch rough drafts. At first, classmates thought I was stuck. But they soon realized it was my strategy. Most times, I finished before them — and with better results.
Friend, you need to prioritise strategy over speed. It is not about being the first to start (1 Corinthians 15:8-10). If you want lasting success, get comfortable with being called “slow.” The future does not belong to the man doing it quick. It belongs to the man doing it right (Mark 10:31).
Don’t live under pressure. Don’t rush into marriage just because everyone else is. Don’t launch a ministry to prove you started first. Jesus waited for timing (John 7:1-9). It is better to start late and finish strong than to rush in and burn out (Matthew 19:30).
Strategy beats energy every time. Time spent planning is not wasted. It is invested (Ecclesiastes 10:10). You cannot fix the foundation when you are already at the roof (Psalms 11:3). You need to count the cost and prepare for the long haul.
Activity is not the same as productivity. Not everyone who’s busy is into the right business. Don’t compare yourself to others. Follow God’s pace so you won’t lose your peace (2 Corinthians 10:12). I often tell singles that everyone will marry eventually. But don’t rush and regret it later.
One sign that you are in God’s will is not necessarily progress. It is peace (Isaiah 28:16). Don’t be complacent. But don’t also be hasty. Complacency steals time. Haste steals destiny. Learn to move at God’s pace so you won’t lose your peace. Prioritise strategy over speed (Proverbs 6:6-11). You will succeed.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria