Life

                               First of all, I’d like to say a big thank you to all that has been doing the work to be and live better lives. Well done to everyone that has been seeking to become a better version of themselves - better individual, father, mother, wife, husband etc. The world needs more of you and pls don’t stop doing the work and be encouraged.  Today’s post is for people that remain complacent, unperturbed about being better or raising the next generation. People that are not actively seeking knowledge to overcome ignorance in family related issues.  Let me tell you how you are contributing to injustice and everything related to cruelty and wickedness. 

Oh dear, this post is for you! And the answer is a big fat YES! Your life is VALID and guess what? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob that i know is so beautiful for every situation.  Unlike how the society might make you feel like you’re an outcast or your situation is so hopeless, guess what God wants to give you Joy in that situation that looks so gloomy.  I couldn’t help but think while praying this prayer in church on Sunday - “Now therefore hear this, you lover of pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, “I am, and there is no one besides me; I shall not sit as a widow or know the loss of children”:” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭47:8‬ ‭ESV‬‬   Verse 8b declares that may we not sit as a widow or know the loss of children in Jesus mighty name. Amen  But if this has been your reality, I can’t but imagine the kind of emotions you’ll be feeling when you hear prayer points like this. Oh yes, this is a sad thing for anyone to experience but is God with you...

Yes how lost do you think you are right now? Are you so lost that you think there’s no more hope for you? When you look at your situation, do you feel like you’re far from the society’s definition of a perfect life? Are you drinking yourself to stupor just to numb the pain in your subconscious mind? Are you partying so loud that you don’t want to hear the silent voice in your head? Do you think your life is a complete mess? Well, if you’ve said yes to any of these questions, this post is for you? Whatever your current situation is right now, that is why Jesus came. He came to save you! Yes you! He wants to reach you like no one else can. He feels your pain and he will not leave you without a hope. Forget all the lies in your head, your life can still be beautiful because God specialises in situations that look humanly impossible. Don’t lose hope because this life is not all that there is. It is just a dress rehearsal for the main life so enjoy the ride and the journey. 

Oh dear! This just dropped into my spirit and I’ll like to invite you into my thought process.  Are you living below your potential? Can you truly say that you are maximising all your gifts, talents, great abilities, resources, knowledge, network and your circle of influence to a greater capacity?  Why have you slowed down or paused living to your full potential? At what stage did you pitch a tent at a place of pain and hurt? What stopped you from truly living and not just existing? Hmmm, this is deep! 

Hello, are you good? Yes you! What has been on your mind? Or the question is how has your mind become like this? Well for some, their mind has really become so good and positive. They have grown, healed and become very optimistic about life. They have decided to live their lives with no apology. They have made up their mind to stand up for what they believe in; stand up for what is right, speak up for the voiceless and be very intentional about their life. Oh, I’ll be so glad if that is your story because this is a great perspective to have about life.  I’ve discovered that IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GUARD OUR MINDS! I mean, I cannot emphasise it enough.  The mind is something that no one can see but it is so close to us and so loud in silence. I’ve come to observe people that had the best of intentions and goals about life and family come to a place where they cannot handle or cope with their realities because of what they’ve accommodated in their minds for many years....

I’ve discovered that in life, the way you perceive what happens to you is directly proportional to how emotionally healthy you’ll become. How do you interpret the way people behave toward you and around you? What story is going on in your mind? I’m presently learning that if a person has not fully healed from a dysfunction e.g. childhood dysfunction or even traumatic experiences in life, a person can have a skewed perception of things in life.   Past experience has shaped our understanding of the world and our patterns of thought and behaviour. Experience has taught us to see how to perceive certain situations, what to expect from others or ourselves, and how to behave in different situations. For example, if most of our classroom experiences have been humiliating or unpleasant, we may enter a new classroom ready to fight and defend ourselves, or to be afraid. Culture inclines us to view some behaviours as positive and others as negative.  So it is extremely ...

Each second, minute, hour and day, that passes, time is moving and waiting for no one. It keeps ticking silently but yet so loud. As each day passes by, the question for you and I is, are we positively growing or just remaining at the same spot or stage in life while time keeps flying by?

For lack of a better title, I chose this one! Who fills the person that is always giving and giving in most if not all ways. The one that gives his/her time, strength, money, love, talents, gifts etc to make a difference in people's lives, can most times feel very empty and depleted emotionally, financially and spiritually. This kind of people could be leaders, parents especially single parents (mehn kudos to you because no one can understand your struggle except if they truly walk in your shoes), great influencers, philanthropists etc.  How do you re-fill yourself so that you can fill others? When you're constantly surrounded by endless demands and wants that you need to supply; how do you stay on top of the game?

Hmmm, if you have, i'm really happy you did! If you haven't, please do! This phrase, THANK YOU, is so simple and yet so important.  I've been thinking lately of living a life that is always grateful no matter what is not working. I observed that in the busyness of life and in the multitude of our endless demands, we often lose sight of the good things in our lives that is working. This is down to the little things like, being alive! Oh let me pause here for a second.

Oh yes, you read the title correctly, it's all about Excess love. I know it's not Valentine but lately I've been reminiscing about the love Jesus has for me and you.  I've come to realise that this kind of love is all that you and I need in this world. Oh my, how we look for love in all the wrong places! Trying to impress people that we have no business impressing or putting up a show.  Have you experienced hate, rejection, abuse or has life been cruel to you? If yes, this post is for you. In a world, where constant lie and deception is slowly becoming the order of the day. Loyalty and faithfulness is slowly becoming extinct.

Hello there, I'm begging and pleading with you and on behalf of your destiny; Please and please don't get CAUGHT UP IN THE WIND that is blowing so many away in our generation.  Hmmm, as each day unfolds do you ever wonder what this wind is? The wind you don't want to get caught up in, is the wind of immorality, lack of acknowledgment of God, lies, deception, social media obsession, fraud, addiction to drugs and alcohol, pornography, illicit sex, uncontrolled anger, betrayal, ritual killing, kidnapping, stealing etc. This wind is really blowing so hard and it thrives in secrecy. It is brewed in the dark and it wants no light to be shone on it. 

               Hello dear lovely readers, I know it's been a while but here I am. Well, today's topic has been something that have been on my mind for a while now as I evaluate myself and the product of many homes in our society.  I can't say much about many countries but from a country I grew up (Nigeria), I've observed that time and time again a lot of emphasis is placed on having a school or a formal education and sometimes once a person has a promising career like a doctor, lawyer, engineer amongst others, then the person can really do no wrong. 

Oh my my my! You know today is a special day in my life. Few days/weeks leading up today, I've been hearing the sound of PURPOSE!  I've come to realise that PURPOSE should be the very watch-word of every human being. When we don't ask the PURPOSE - question, we easily and quickly become entangled in the side attractions of this world.  I recently read a testimony of a man that died and had an encounter with Jesus. He said when he was with Jesus, he totally forgot he was married and had children. He said he only remembered his wife when Jesus gave him a message for her. Hmmm!

https://www.irishfamilyhistorycentre.com/ Oh my my my! Dear reader, I don't know if you can relate to this topic. I know that the family is under attack from my personal experience and from my careful observation of so many homes and families all around the world.  There are so many darts and arrows that are thrown to completely destroy the family unit. These arrows include selfishness, sickness, lack of true love for God, lack of money, social media addictions, distance, pornography, domestic abuse, death or loss of a loved one, barrenness, infidelity, drugs, alcohol, being overly ruled by emotions etc. 

                                                                                         image:theorganicprepper.ca You see how beautiful and well set the table is, I know you want some of the food displayed there. Did you have a good Christmas celebration?  You know I had a silent thought as I struggled to replicate a very enticing Christmas food display. Below is what I was able to achieve:

Image:www.yourvibration.com Let me paint a scenario in your mind as I tell u this personal illustration.  On Christmas Eve, I and the kids were in the living room doing all kinds of things as we came back from our last minute shopping for Christmas. The kids messed up the living room by spreading all the dirty clothes on the floor, they were playing and doing what they know best, living life. I, on the other hand, played some music and started rejoicing about Jesus. I found new songs, took pictures, played with the kids as they too were dancing as they saw me rejoicing. I tried to do some cooking, feed the kids, get them to bed, clean and tidy up the living room, put their presents under the Christmas tree...  Now, I need your attention here! Do you know that while all these were going on, a brother of mine in the same house was in his room. He was there missing out on all that had happened. This is where I got the inspiration to write this post. 

      Image: www.ted.com   Hello people, I know it's been ages since my last post. Has God not been faithful? We made it to the end of the year 2016. How has this year been for you?  OK I feel a need to write this post as we begin to round up and say good bye to 2016. Now, I must sound a warning:  NB: This Post is not for the faint hearted so if you think you can't handle it, please stop right here.