THE ARROW, THE QUIVER, AND THE WARRIOR PART 6: THE ARROW MUST NOT MISS THE TARGET

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THE ARROW, THE QUIVER, AND THE WARRIOR PART 6: THE ARROW MUST NOT MISS THE TARGET Philippians 3:13–14 (NKJV) “Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize… ” In Part 5, we examined what happens when the quiver fails the arrow. We established that the environment has a responsibility to prepare, sharpen, and position the arrow for its assignment. But preparation alone is not enough. An arrow can be well-prepared and still miss its target if it loses direction. EVERY ARROW HAS A TARGET An arrow is not made to remain in the quiver. It is made to be released towards a target. Likewise, God has not called us merely to exist, attend church, occupy positions, or accumulate Christian experiences. He has called us to fulfil His purpose. The question is: Are you moving towards your God-given target, or have you lost direction a...
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THE UNPROFITABLE PROFIT: GAINS THAT BANKRUPT THE SOUL PART 12: FINAL LAP: THE PROFITABLE LIFE — WHEN THE SOUL IS PRESERVED AND REWARDED

THE UNPROFITABLE PROFIT: GAINS THAT BANKRUPT THE SOUL

PART 12: FINAL LAP: THE PROFITABLE LIFE — WHEN THE SOUL IS PRESERVED AND REWARDED



Matthew 25:21

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant… enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” 


In Part 11, we stood before the eternal verdict. We learned that: Eternity reveals what life concealed. The verdict is based on response, not information. What you lived—not what you claimed—will speak. He managed life well… but neglected his soul.


After all the warnings…after all the losses… after all the consequences…There is still a question: “What does it mean to truly profit?” Because not all profit is dangerous.

There is a kind of gain…that heaven approves. A life where nothing essential is lost—and everything that matters is preserved.


The Profitable Life — When The Soul Is Preserved And Rewarded

A profitable life is not measured by how much you have…but by what you keep. It is a life where: Your soul is intact. Your alignment is consistent. Your relationship with God is alive. Because true profit is not accumulation…It is preservation with purpose.


The Faithful Path

Akosua did not live a loud life. She was not widely known. She did not chase attention. She did not build for applause. But she built carefully. She guarded her decisions. She honored her convictions. She chose alignment over advantage. Opportunities came—some she accepted, others she declined. Not because she couldn’t…but because she discerned the cost. There were moments she could have gained more—more money, more exposure, more recognition. But she asked one question each time: “What will this cost my soul?” And when the cost was too high… she walked away.

People didn’t always understand. Some said she was limiting herself. Others said she was too careful. But she continued. Steady. Quiet. Aligned. And then… her life came to an end. No noise. No global attention. But in eternity…Everything spoke. Not her achievements—but her faithfulness. Not her visibility—but her alignment. And in that moment, the words that matter most were heard: “Well done…” Because she didn’t just live…she lived right.


What Really Happened?

Akosua didn’t avoid opportunity. She evaluated it. This is the difference of a profitable life: You don’t chase everything You don’t accept everything. You don’t trade anything for your soul She gained peace… and kept it. She gained clarity…and maintained it. She gained eternal reward… because she preserved what mattered. Because true profit is not what you gather… it is what you refuse to lose.


The Deep Truth

Many people are asking: “How can I get more?” But the better question is: “How can I lose nothing that matters?”

Because: You can have less and be full. You can have more and be empty. The difference is not quantity…It is alignment.

Reflection

Ask yourself:

What am I currently pursuing… and at what cost?

Am I preserving my soul… or trading it?

Will my life speak well for me in eternity?

Because the goal is not just to succeed…

it is to finish with your soul intact.


Call to Action

Live intentionally.

Guard your soul daily

Evaluate every opportunity

Choose alignment over advantage

Let your life reflect wisdom, not just ambition. Because a profitable life is not accidental…it is intentional.


Prayer

Lord, teach me to live a life that is profitable in Your sight. Help me to guard my soul above all else. Give me the wisdom to discern what to accept and what to reject. Let my life reflect faithfulness, alignment, and purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Final takeaway for the entire series

After all is said and done…the greatest profit in life is a preserved soul.

God is speaking… are you listening?




Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson

(EL-PJ God’s Penman) ✍🏽

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