WHY SETTLE FOR LESS WHEN THERE IS MORE: Empowered and Released for Wonders

By Albert Sampana

ARE YOU READY TO BE UNLEASED FOR WONDERS?

Everyone has an equal opportunity to make a difference. Both the president and the prisoner all have 24 hours. Seize the moment and make the most of every opportunity. Don’t die with regret and guilty consciousness. This is your time to be more, do more and see more. 

• Every crisis is wrapped with opportunity

• You can’t make a difference if you are not willing to take a risk

• Making a difference is a choice

• Build your capacity for exploit

• Limitation is an indictment against your potential

• No matter how hungry a lion is, it would never eat grass

• The hungry Eagle never eat dead meat

Be empowered and release to do wonders in whatever field the Lord had called to and never rest until you have given it everything in you. Don’t settle until your job settles you, don’t settle until your marriage settles you, don’t settle until your purpose settles you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Release date: Feb 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9781977272461

Albert Sampana

ALBERT SAMPANA is an ordained pastor of the Church of Pentecost USA Inc. His passion is preparing people for the kingdom of God. He was called into the full-time ministry in 2018. He has passion to see people encounter God through the power of the Holy Spirit in holiness and love of the Father. He pastored the Church of Pentecost USA Inc., Sacramento District in California, Albany District in New York and currently the Youth Director of the Church of Pentecost USA Inc., in Wayne, New Jersey. He holds MBA Marketing & Finance, GraDip in Management Studies and Dip in Pastoral Ministry. He is married to Patience and they are blessed with four children, Joshua, Josephine, Joel and Jason.

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WHY SETTLE FOR LESS? WHEN THERE IS MORE!

Empowered & Released for Wonders

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ENDORSEMENTS

This book is for visionary people who never look back, back out, throw up their hands in despair, or curse the day they were born because of challenges in life. Rather, like the Apostle Paul, they stride forward, forgetting the past trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to give them strength to overcome. Pastor Albert Sampana, in this monograph, has done just that. Motivating his audience to step in and step up because, as it has been said, tough times never last, but tough people do."

Apostle Andrews Donkor

President, Pentecost Biblical Seminary, Wayne NJ

Why Settle For Less is a timely call to action. Many lives waste away because they allow distractions and discouragements to kill their zeal for God. They allow the urge for a great future to die. Pastor Albert Sampana, being the tireless chaser of God that he is, addresses the subject from varying perspectives that convince the reader to arise and deploy all the spiritual tools required to break barriers and accomplish great feats for God. His wise counsel on what to do during the waiting seasons of our lives and the need to watch our use of words remain very essential in our bid to maximize our potential. After identifying how craving for comfort can steal your potential, he forcefully prods the reader to muster courage and determination required to reach higher heights. This book is a must-read for all who intend to walk in the fullness of what God has destined for their lives.

Aps. Dr. George Mike Portuphy

National Head, The Church of Pentecost Indonesia.

It is an honor to stimulate your reading curiosity as you journey through the pages of this incredible and timely masterpiece. Far too often, people settle for less when they are designed for more. The God of all grace has sealed up great potential in every human being. In twenty-three carefully crafted chapters, the author has filled this book with riveting testimonies, provoking thoughts, convicting timeless truths, and probing questions that unmask our lies about unlocking our potential. In life, there is always more. Unfortunately, even those who perceive they are doing well sometimes settle for less when they can stretch the extra mile. Regardless of whatever level one has become comfortable at, this book will unsettle them to rise and mount up with wings like an eagle soaring to their destination. I encourage anyone reading this page to form book clubs with their family, friends, small church groups, and colleagues at work. This book fits every setting because everyone has potential. Go and soar like the eagle on the cover of this book. The act of soaring is an upward-lifting above your current situation. I wish every reader a happy reading. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12).

Martin Nyanzu (PhD Student)

Theology, Apologetics & Biblical Studies.

The title of the book, Why Settle for Less? When There Is More: Empowered and Released for Wonders is enough inspiration and motivation for the reader to strive higher to achieve maximum results in life. The book is a timely message for believers during the challenging times of our faith in a world filled with uncertainties. You will profit from reading this book by understanding and following Sampana’s passion to do more as a child of God. Again, you can profit from the book’s message by resonating with the author’s inclination to spiritual empowerment and release of the believer to do wonders. Sampana himself is a practitioner of spiritual empowerment, which is truly reflected in the scriptural examples he has provided and analyzed throughout the book. I warmly commend this book to you. May God bless you so much and enrich your faith in him.

Rev. Dr. Andrew Anane-Asane.

SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary

Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment

This book will challenge you to step into your greatness. God has blessed us with unique gifts, and He wants us to discover these gifts and use them for His glory. In this book, Albert Sampana encourages you to rise up and fulfill your life’s purpose. He reminds us that God created each person uniquely and desires for everyone to pursue their calling. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact. Reading this book will push you beyond your limit and empower you to do exploits. If you want to discover and reach your potential, this book could be the most important one you ever read.

Cynthia Addae PhD

Broward College Professor and author of Abena’s Big Dream

This book is an excellent, workable solution for people who have lost hope and have quit trying. In as much as the world keeps changing, there is a need to be equipped with relevant information to keep one ahead of the game; hence, this book will empower and unleash you for wonders. The practical wisdom shared in this book will help you discover God’s will and plan for your life. This material would broaden your perspective, ignite some fire, and unlock your potential for great exploit. I highly recommend this book to anybody wanting to explore and do great things.

Apostle Dr. Frank Asirifi

Evangelism Director, The Church of Pentecost USA

I am Bishop Isaac Ogbeta, an ordained bishop with Pentecostal churches worldwide and the Worldwide Relief Organization for Refugees President. As an International Bestselling Author, my books have sold over 30 million copies. Having read this book by Albert Sampana, I see millions of lives being changed and positioned for greatness. I highly recommend this book titled Why Settle for Less when there is more? And you are going to be Empowered and released for Wonders.

Bishop Isaac Ogbeta

President of Worldwide Relief Organization

DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to the Lord Jesus Christ, who died and rose again and made me a minister in the kingdom. I thank the Lord for revealing to me back in 2021 the plight of many people, including Christians, who lament about the predicament of life. He revealed to me that many people settle for less, which ought not to be the case. He made me understand that there is a need for the eagle in the believer to arise. Jesus was the embodiment of the Godhead who demonstrated a life of extraordinary, limitless, bountiful, and fruitful life and ministry. Because Jesus’ love is very much concerned for people, He continues to reveal His plan for humanity through human instruments. Through this revelation, everyone who reads this book cannot sit down without making any impact in their world and maximizing exploit in their given destiny. My prayer is that God will reveal His plan for your life to the fulfillment of the divine destiny. I also dedicate this book to all the members of the Church of Pentecost worldwide and everyone who wants to break boundaries and exploit for their generation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

WHAT THIS BOOK IS NOT

CHAPTER 1

WHY SIT HERE UNTIL YOU DIE

Decision

Action Now

The Waiting Syndrome

Making Effective Use of the Waiting Period

Enlarge Your Scope of Influence

How to Widen Your Scope

Break Camp and Advance

CHAPTER 2

SEIZE THE MOMENT

Opportunity

Understanding

For Such a Time as This

CHAPTER 3

WORDS TO CREATE YOUR WORLD

Words Amplify Your Outcome

Idle Words

Empty Words

Complaining Words

Seasoned Words

Gracious Words

Prevailing Words

Victory by Your Words

Words of Murmuring & Complaints

Corrupt Words

Positive Words

Active Words

Hold Fast to Your Confession

CHAPTER 4

MADE IN GOD FOR EXPLOIT

Taking the Initiative for Exploit

The Eagle Never Settle for Dead Meat

Reposition for Exploit

Overcoming Obstacles for Exploit

Rendering Service

Make a Difference Regardless

Hope Despite Lockdown

CHAPTER 5

GO BORROW SOME VESSELS

Avoid Wastefulness

Don’t Accept Failure

Don’t Let Fear Stop You

Stop Blaming Others

Embracing Challenges

Continuous Learning

Make your Assignment your Mission

Guard Against Enemies of Your Assignment

Give Yourself Fully

CHAPTER 6

BEYOND AVERAGE IMPACT

Recognizing Your Value

Beyond the Comfort Zone

Courage & Determination

The Charge from a Mentor

Becoming Unstoppable

Knocked Down but Not Destroyed

Reclaiming Hope

Bouncing Back

Living on Purpose

Exploits through Support Systems

Success through Support System

Build Confidence

Access to Information

Relationships Building

Keep Moving Forward

Accountability Partner

The Boy Who Was Adopted

CHAPTER 7

RIGHT ATTITUDE THAT BIRTH POSSIBILITIES

Resilience in Time of Adversity

Ability to Bounce Back after Failure

Act Against Your Fears

Require Creativity and adaptability

Persistence

Multiplicity

CHAPTER 8

GIVE YOURSELF OUT UNTIL IT HURTS

Young but Passionate

Risking for Others

The Man of Great Endurance

Until the Battle is over

The Fight for Freedom

CHAPTER 9

WHAT IS YOUR CAUSE

Your Cause Requires Visionary Fortitude

The Winning Attitude

Unleashed for Exploit

Pursuit of Excellence

CHAPTER 10

WHAT MAKE PEOPLE SETTLE FOR LESS

Self-Accomplishment

Mediocrity

Limited Eyesight/Vision

Comfortability

Complacency

Fear & Indifference

Negative Influence

Unrealistic Expectation

Familiarity

CHAPTER 11

JUST A LITTLE BIT EXTRA

The Ten Virgins

The Extra Things We Do!

Just A Little Bit More

Shoot Some Arrows

Diligence and Hard work

Just a Little More

Preparation before Manifestation

Jesus Chose Men of Diligence

CHAPTER 12

ACTIVATING YOUR POTENTIAL

Potential without Direction

Values, Principles & Honor

The Key of Honor

CHAPTER 13

THE GOD OF ALL POSSIBILITIES

Keys to a Life of Possibilities

Truth about God of Possibilities

CHAPTER 14

EMPOWERED & UNLEASHED FOR GLOBAL IMPACT

The Power of Everyone

Ask for Rain

Anointed for Wonders

Supernatural Results

Keys to Accessing the Supernatural

Spiritual Experiences

Seeking the Lord

CHAPTER 15

KINGDOM ARMY UNLEASHED FOR WONDERS

Greater Works for Exploit

Exploit Demands Sacrifice

God’s Final Countdown

CHAPTER 16

THE PRICE OF NEW DIMENSIONS

Journey from Gilgal

Journey to Bethel

Hindrance in the Journey

Journey to Jericho

Journey to Jordan

Faithfulness a Key to the Next Level

Conditions to fulfil for New Dimensions

CHAPTER 17

TURNING YOUR ADVERSITY INTO ADVANCEMENT

Purpose while Deaf and Blind

From Prison to President

The Advocating Pastor

Disability is not Inability.

The Unstoppable Politician

Overcoming Life Obstacle

In the Mist of the Storm

CHAPTER 18

THE KEYS FOR WONDERS

The Power behind the Wonders

Take Off the Limitation

Don’t Settle For Carnality

Imitation Leads to Limitation

CHAPTER 19

RE-DIGGING THE SEALED WELLS

Give yourself no rest until you get things done.

The Condition of the Global Church

The Church Born in Fire for More

Destiny Moment

CHAPTER 20

THE MINDSET OF THE ENTREPRENEURS

You are responsible for your mindset.

Entrepreneurs Mindset

Time is More Valuable than Money

Abundance Mindset

The Mindset That Makes You Stretch For More

CHAPTER 21

DESPERATE DESIRE FOR MORE

Hunger for the Fullness of the Spirit Manifestation

Lesson from Ordinary but People of Hunger:

The Desperate Graduate

Desperate Faith

CHAPTER 22

CHALLENGE YOUR BELIEF SYSTEMS

Break-Limiting Belief Systems

The Takeover Generation

What Makes You Different?

Focus on the Big Picture

Taking That First Big Step.

Stop Looking Back

Push Beyond the Limits

CHAPTER 23

BEING EMPOWERED TO THRIVE

Take Charge of your Destiny

The Lion in the Jungle Never Eat Grass

Unstoppable History Maker

Born to Stand Out

Time to Explore

Key Questions to Maximize Your Impact

Let This Be Your Manifesto

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

My deepest appreciation goes to my precious wife, Patience, for her love and dedication to the Lord and for being such an inspiration to me for the gospel’s sake. Her sacrifice is beyond words, and she would certainly receive more blessings in heaven than me. To my four children, Joshua, Josephine, Joel, and Jason, this book is an epistle to you to set Christ before you always, above all that the world offers. Thanks to our father, the National Head Apostle Michael Agyemang-Amoako, and the National Executive of the church in the USA, whose enormous wisdom challenged me to this adventure. I want to thank everyone who has encouraged, assisted and prayed for me during the writing of this work, especially to Aps. Eric Nyamekye, whose messages challenge me every day to do extra. To Apostle Dr. George Mike & Mrs. Dr. Cynthia Portuphy, who took a personal interest in my family and continue to play a major role in our ministry. Special thanks to Evangelist Omane Yeboah (Rtd), who recommended me to the ministry, and Ps Francis Agyapong, who mentored me before my calling. Special thanks to Apostle Dr. Mbanyane Mhango for his guidance and wisdom during my time at the Pentecost Biblical Seminary. He is duly acknowledged for doing a forward to this book. Apostle Professor Kwabena Agyapong Kodua is duly acknowledged. Thanks to Apostle Joseph Antwi for his great mentorship and support in the ministry. Thanks to Apostle Samuel Arthur for his continued guidance and prophetic declaration over my life. I greatly appreciate my regional heads encouraging me to go the extra mile. First Apostle Andrew Donkor, Apostle Stephen Amponsah, Apostle Dr. John Appiah, Apostle Isaac Anane-Sarfo and Apostle Augustus Martey Asemnor. Many thanks to Elder Yaw Opoku-Boakye, the Deputy Youth Director. God bless all the national youth executives and all regional youth pastors for your tireless labor in the vineyard. I also thank all the National Office staff for the unity of spirit and support. Mr. and Dcns. Mrs. Angela Ansa, thank you for accepting to be interviewed for a section in this book on the mindset of entrepreneurs. Rev. Dr. Andrews and Mrs. Evelyn Anane-Asane of the Assemblies of God are duly acknowledged. Special thanks to all ministers and wives of COP USA for your love and relentless prayers. Thanks to family and friends who would not settle for less. Bishop Isaac Ogbeta is duly acknowledged for his contribution to this work. God bless Dr. Cynthia Addae for her contribution to this book and Deaconess Evelyn Addo for the great job of editing.

FOREWORD

I first met with Pastor Albert Sampana in the Fall 2018 in Wayne, New Jersey. He was part of the 2018 cohort that was called into full-time ministry of the Church of Pentecost, USA. He came for the ministerial formation program at Pentecostal Biblical Seminary, where I served as president. It did not take me long to discover that beneath his quietness was a rare gem from God. I am pleased to see him make a contribution to the academy and ecclesia. It is my delight to write this foreword with an epistemological conviction that readers will find the book inspiring.

In this book, Sampana seeks to inspire the readers to reach for greater heights owing to God’s primordial purpose for creating humankind. As people created in God’s image, Sampana posits that greatness is ontological to humankind. This is particularly the case for believers who seek to manifest God’s greatness on this side of eternity. Thus, Sampana challenges the readers to work towards maximizing their potential in keeping with the distinct gifts or talents endowed by God.

For the author, to maximize potential is to attain excellence in one’s pursuit. Drawing from the examples of select persons widely known as global icons both within sacred and secular spaces, Sampana advances that pursuit for excellence invariably demands hunger. Despite their different backgrounds, the author observes that the examples herein cited share a common trait. Precisely, these individuals embodied a remarkable and contagious quest for excellence in their pursuits. Consequently, their extraordinary feats largely defy ordinary human imagination and ingenuity.

Moreover, Sampana adds that one’s relationship with the Creator is inextricably linked to pursuit of excellence and authentic meaning in life. Put another way, pursuit of excellence at the expense of one’s relationship with God is simply futile and engenders frustration. After all, it is from God that humankind derives the ability to attain excellence. Moreover, the author rightly cautions readers that because God endows people with different graces, there is no reason to envy others owing to their accomplishments. Notwithstanding this truth, there are hurdles along the path to excellence.

Admirably, the book transcends metaphysical or esoteric speculations that promote unrealistic desires; Sampana argues that a hard work ethic and a disciplined lifestyle are crucial for attaining excellence. If the work ethic does not match the desire for excellence, such desires cannot be realized. Instead, such desires breed frustration and even competition. A biblically rooted hard work ethic is what distinguished great achievers of excellence in past generations. Such maxim of wisdom and practical insights ran through the tapestry of this book that the readers will find very useful.

Likewise, the author explicates that pursuit of excellence requires a transformed imagination in order to transcend limitations. The distance between where one is and where one ought to be can easily cause frustration, hence the need for eagle-like imagination. Sampana asserts that where one is going (destiny) is more important than where one is. The author surmises that attainment of excellence depends on time hence, one requires to be patient whilst in pursuit of excellence.

Furthermore, Sampana maintains that action and a pursuit of excellence are inextricably linked. Significantly, acting on one’s aspirations is what enables the person to overcome limitations. In other words, the author challenges that having a desire to overcome limitations does not in and of itself actualize excellence. The readers who struggle with procrastination or fear the unknown on the path to excellence will be emboldened to step out and embark on new projects or adventures.

I recommend this book to those who desire to take on new challenges but also concomitantly feel ill-prepared. The author shows the readers a pathway toward excellence and provides practical tools and insights for leveling mountains, exalting valleys, and making crooked paths straight. The book’s style is easily accessible to the ordinary readers but could also resonate with scholars.

Standing on God’s Promises,

Apostle Mbanyane Mhango, PhD

(Regent University)

INTRODUCTION

This book addresses some revelations on how to make more of an impact in life, go the extra mile, and challenge yourself to access what God has created you to be. You only have one life and one destiny, hence the need to do what you are passionate about. Every person has a deep longing to seek more, although a person might not know where to begin. Despite your attainment in life, there is a deep cry to stretch a little bit more and have a better today than yesterday. In February 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, while praying and waiting upon the Lord, the