I’ve come to notice something in this life—
The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race.
The strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle.
The wise sometimes go hungry, the skilled are not always wealthy,
And the educated don’t always live successful lives.
It’s all decided by chance—by being at the right place, at the right time.
Reading that verse over and over, it felt like God had placed a stethoscope to my heart and knew exactly where it hurt. Instant goosebumps. I had never felt anything like it before.
It was like that scripture was speaking directly to me, giving me answers I didn’t even know I needed.
Answers to the questions I’d buried deep:
Why doesn’t life go as planned?
Why does hard work sometimes lead nowhere?
Why do things fall apart just when they seem to be coming together?
Why does it feel like people love me, yet something still feels off?
Why do things look promising but never materialize? Why?
Then that last part hit me hard—“It’s all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time.”
As I sat trying to wrap my head around it, another scripture appeared, amplifying the weight of what I was already feeling:
“Everything depends, not on human desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.”
And that made me pause.
What exactly is God’s mercy—and why did it feel like I hadn’t experienced it?
It was like I was suddenly watching a video of my life.
I remembered how, in junior high, I desperately wanted to attend Cosmos International because of my love for languages. They taught Chinese, French, and more. But I ended up at St. Joseph.
In senior high, I had my heart set on Anglican SHS—but I landed somewhere else.
And it continued like that, even into tertiary.
As I kept “watching” my life unfold, tears started streaming down my face.
Because now, looking back, I realize—I wouldn't be who I am today if I’d gone where I wanted to go.
I wouldn’t have been this smart, brave, or even alive without the “wrong” turns.
I met life-saving people, made lifelong friends, had mentors and lecturers who changed my mindset—and experienced undeserved favor in the most unexpected ways.
It might not make sense to the logical mind. You might say, “Well, you could’ve met similar people elsewhere.”
But deep down, you know it wouldn't have been the same.
That Friday, something shifted in me.
It was like becoming a golden joinery—what the Japanese call Kintsugi.
I realized my broken journey was actually a divine masterpiece.
I began to see God’s mercy not just as forgiveness, but as divine positioning.
Mercy was never just about second chances—it was about being placed exactly where I needed to be, even when I didn’t want to be there.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying you should stop wanting more or just leave everything to chance.
Before that Friday, I read a book about our rights as Christians—and learned we can make choices.
I’ve lived by that principle ever since. I’m a living testimony of the law of compensation.
I’ve worked hard, really hard. I wake up every day trying to build a better tomorrow—
And honestly, I haven’t yet met that tomorrow.
But I’ve learned this:
Hard work alone isn’t enough. There’s something greater—
Something called God’s mercy.
And it doesn’t respect your hustle, your degrees, or your experience.
It respects God’s purpose.
It’s not about what you want—it’s about what He wants for you.
So maybe you’ve done all you can. Maybe you’re exhausted, confused, and wondering why it’s just not working.
You see people living the life you know you’re qualified for—and you wonder, “What am I doing wrong?” or it’s just life.
It’s not just life.
It’s divine positioning.
It’s divine backing.
It’s divine selection.
And always remember this:
“The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise don’t always earn a living, the intelligent don’t always get rich, and the capable don’t always rise to high positions. But time and chance happen to them all.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:11
Hey y’all. It’s been a while.
Hope life’s been good to you.
I just stopped by today to share something I experienced recently.
And no—this isn’t about religion, in case that’s where your mind’s going.
Sometimes, we don’t even understand what we’re feeling…
But deep down, something confirms it’s real. That it’s true.
Before I go on, I just want to say thank you for being here.
For stopping by and reading this.
I hope it didn’t waste your time.
And hey—if you want to feel what I felt,
If you’re open to experiencing what I experienced…
I want you to pray this with me.
Yeah, I know it might feel a little awkward.
It felt like that for me too.
But it worked for me—so I just want you to try it and see.
Pray with me today:
Dear Lord, I thank you.
Thank you for being my Savior.
I may not know everything about you, and I may not fully understand your ways…
But today, I choose to believe.
I accept you as my Lord Jesus Christ.
I surrender everything to you—my mind, my soul, and my body.
Lead me in your perfect will for my life.
Help me know you more and more, starting today.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
So… how do you feel?
Now here’s my prayer—for you:
Father, I thank you for whoever is reading this right now.
Let them know this moment is not random.
Let them see this post as a reminder that you love them—deeply, intentionally, and consistently.
Remind them that you still keep your promises.
Comfort the one in sorrow.
Heal the brokenhearted.
Reveal yourself to the one who’s been searching for meaning.
Give direction to those who feel lost.
Let the one looking for a job find one.
Let the one looking for answers receive them.
Provide all that’s needed to keep your people joyful and hopeful.
Don’t let them wander through life like those without a God.
When their strength fails them, be their strength.
And Lord, just like you showed up for me,
Let anyone reading this experience your love, your mercy, and your grace—
Not just today, but for the rest of their lives.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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