Grant Cyster
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Christianity, Down To Earth. Expert
Grant Cyster Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Discipleship, Self Development, Motivation And Inspiration
- Career Focus
- Writer/Author, Speaker, Musician, Business Owner
- Affiliation
- The Worldwide Church Of Jesus Christ (The People, Not The Structures)
Grant Alexander Cyster offers over fifteen years of organisational, management and communications experience. He is a gifted, engaging and articulate writer, musician and speaker who, having the ability to move and inspire the imagination with vivid imagery and metaphor, has impacted thousands of people across three continents. He has served in Christian ministry for over 15 years in a variety of roles including that of senior and worship pastor.
Grant's diverse professional skills include copywriting, human resource and project management, business administration, music performance, corporate training, motivational speaking, voice-over provision and client services expertise. His work has literally changed lives by the grace of God, both in South Africa and internationally. He is passionate about making Jesus Christ known in ways that are relevant and practical.
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IT'S ABOUT TIME
I can vividly recall some of my high school days. One recurring theme that sticks out in my mind is exam time. Tests and exam times were the bane of my existence. I looked forward to them as much as a hedgehog looks forward to balloons for Christmas. Having said that, there was one thing that I was very skilled at when it came to school examinations. I refer to the art of the 11th hour. Yes, dear friends. I speak here of the timeless (excuse the pun) art of procrastination.
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FOCUS, ON PURPOSE
How does one measure success in life? What does it look like? What are its trademarks? How much of our lives have been needlessly squandered in pursuit of a definition of it that is neither worthwhile nor accurate? There is seemingly no end to the ways in which a materialistic and self-absorbed culture would seek to impose its interpretation of success upon us. Suffocating notions of it are so pervasive in our everyday experience that few people actually stop for a moment to question the trajectory of their own life in practically mindless allegiance to them.
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TAKE A MOMENT
The day begins with a frantic grasp for an irritating alarm clock. The moment our eyes open we are confronted by an intimidating "To Do" list. The activities could include a variety of things depending on our situation: brushing our teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed, feeding the cat or the fish, getting kids ready for school, fixing breakfast, preparing lunches, ironing clothes, making the bed, etc etc. And all of this before we've even taken a step outside of the house.
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SON-LIGHT (HOPE SPRINGS ETE AL)
During a vacation a few years ago, I was about to fly out of the Chicago airport. I remember that day well. The weather matched my mood perfectly. It was a gloomy day. The sky was heavy and overcast. It was quite a depressing scene. My mood, was melancholic to say the least. I remember feeling quite discouraged and generally weighed down by circumstances at the time. The rain was beating against the window of the plane heavily as we accelerated towards takeoff. Within a couple of minutes we had entered the thick cloud bank and visibility dropped to practically zero.
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CRUISING THE FREELANCE FREEWAY
Where did the time go? Twenty-five years have passed and the last day of work has arrived. Two and a half decades at the same company. Who would’ve thought? Time to collect that gold watch and ride off into the sunset of long-awaited retirement, writes Grant Cyster.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Grant Cyster
"Far greater respect have I for the 'loser' who lies bloodied and scarred on the field of battle, than for the neat and tidy critic who judges performance from the saftey of the sideline."
"Do not shun action for fear of failure. Do not evade commitment for fear of rejection. Fear instead the chance never taken, the door never opened, the criticism never shaken. Wear the badges of failure and rejection on your heart with honour, for they are evidence of a soul that dares to risk, to dream, to live. They are signs of a soul that is one failure and rejection closer to joy."
"Do not fear the venomous threats which seek to intimidate from without. Guard against the deceptive whispers that seek to manipulate from within. The greatest foe you will ever face is the frailty and treachery of your own humanity. Gain control of yourself through the empowering breath of your Creator, and you gain a formidable ally in the pursuit of your purpose. A kingdom divided internally, faces inevitable ruin exte ally."
Contacting Grant Cyster
Email: grant.cyster@gmail.com
Twitter: GACyster