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JuanDeDios:
What service uniforms are these two? Never seen them before.

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Integrity (1)

Sun, 25 Jun 2023

‘He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known.’ Proverbs 10:9

What would you say is the single most important characteristic of a person who wants to be successful and make a difference in the world? Some would say intelligence. After all, knowledge is power in numerous ways. Others argue it is intensity, that spirit of conquest supplemented with a passion that becomes contagious. Yet others propose that it is insight, good old common sense accompanied by the ability to clearly perceive certain issues. The Bible says the most important quality in success is integrity: ‘He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known’ (Proverbs 10:9 NKJV). You will eventually become known for your integrity or the lack of it. We have all known people along life’s road who possess extraordinary intelligence but no integrity, and they are no longer in the race. Others with great intensity and passion but little integrity have ended up the same way. The same result is true of people with great insight but no integrity. The thesaurus equates integrity with such words as honesty, completeness, and incorruptibility. Integrity begins in your private world; the part of you that’s known only to God and yourself. Then it shows up in your personal world; the part of you that you reveal to a small circle of intimate family members and possibly a few friends. After that comes your professional world. Here people know you by your product, your work ethic, or your skill set. And they all ask the same question: ‘Can I trust you?’ Finally, your integrity shows up in your public world. So here is the question: do you have integrity?

Muh247:
Millions in damages


If you know your land falls within flood plain kindly don't joke with insurance

......and which insurance company will take up such a massive loss responsibility? 🤷

What are your values? (2)

Sat, 24 Jun 2023

‘As I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless.’ Ecclesiastes 2:11

Here are two more scriptural values you should live by: 1) Equality. ‘For there is no respect of persons with God’ (Romans 2:11 KJV). In God’s eyes, no person is more important than another. Not one! Some have received more access to the things the world offers, achieved more education, or been called to higher ranks of responsibility. But in God’s eyes, no one is innately better. The ground is level at the foot of the cross, and we all approach God as sinners in need of salvation. So no matter what your position is in life, God expects you to treat everyone with the same respect. 2) Generosity. Jesus said, ‘Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, [and] running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return."’ (Luke 6:38 NASB). Others don’t determine what you receive. Even God doesn’t. You do! ‘The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.’ You’re never more like God than when you give, and you can never surpass Him at giving. The truth is, you have no reason to be anxious about not having enough if you offer generosity to others. Why is it important to have values that you live by? Solomon answers: ‘As I looked at everything I worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless – like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile.’

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Benfaco:
The love of God for us


John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.


When Adam sinned, he lost the direct access he initially had with God. (Genesis 3) God decided to send his only begotten son (Jesus) to pay the price for our sins on the cross of calvary because of his love for us. When Christ resurrected, he restored all privileges that we once had and brought redemption to us all. All we need is to believe that he died for our sin and has once again granted us direct access with God. No longer through an intermediary! (Mathew 27:50-53).

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

If our earthly parents care so much for us, how much more our father in heaven! (Luke 11:11-13). God’s love for us is infinite. He has promised to supply all our needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philipians 4:19).


Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, I accept and acknowledge you as my personal lord and savior. I sincerely ask that you forgive my sins. Come into my life and pour out your spirit on me. By faith, I receive the promise of the father, which is the holy spirit. (John 14:16) I thank you for the price that you paid for me on the cross of calvary. Thank you for my redemption. I pray that your power, grace and favor will abide with me now and forever more. Amen.

Amen in Jesus name 🙏

What are your values? (1)

Fri, 23 Jun 2023

‘The integrity of the upright guides them.’ Proverbs 11:3

Here are some values based on Scripture: 1) God’s sovereignty. ‘You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed’ (Psalm 139:16 NLT). You can rest in knowing that God has the last word on everything that concerns you (see Psalm 138:. When all is said and done, you have an ordered destiny. When you know that, you don’t have to try and manipulate people and circumstances to your advantage. You simply have to walk through the doors God opens and be at peace with the doors He closes, knowing He always has your best interests at heart. 2) Integrity. ‘The integrity of the upright guides them’ (Proverbs 11:3 NIV). As you walk in integrity, you will experience God’s peace because you know you have done the right thing in His sight. Integrity is not only being honest or telling the truth but also ensuring what you say is the truth. In other words, you make your word your bond. Psalm 15:4 says that one of the traits of a person who abides in God’s presence and does His will is that they ‘keep their promises even when it hurts’ (NLT). 3) Humility. ‘Humility precedes honour’ (Proverbs 15:33 NLT). Humility is not a sense of worthlessness, but instead an acceptance of your God-given strengths and God-allowed limitations. Your strengths should not make you arrogant, and your limitations should not make you apprehensive, for God has promised, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness’ (2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV).

It is well

How to develop patience (4)

Thu, 22 Jun 2023

‘But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,’ Galatians 5:22

You will notice that in listing the fruit of the Spirit, patience comes right after peace. Why? Because when you have peace in your heart, practically nothing can cause you to feel impatient. But these qualities are the fruit of the Spirit, not the effort of the flesh. You can’t psych yourself up and say, ‘I’m going to be patient if it kills me.’ If it is the genuine fruit of the Spirit, you will have genuine inner peace, and certain circumstances won’t bother you the way they used to. Why? Because you are depending on the Lord. Patience is a kind of faith. It says, ‘I trust God. I believe He is bigger than this problem. I believe He has His hand in these irritations and can use them in my life for good.’ Frustration says, ‘Why did this happen?’ Faith says, ‘God, what do you want me to learn here?’ Abraham was 100 years old when his second son, Isaac, was born. That’s a long time to be patient. The toughest kind of waiting occurs when you are in a rush and God is not. It’s hard to be patient when you’re waiting for an answer to prayer: for God to change your financial condition, your health problem, your family problem, or that relative who bothers you. Being patient is both the evidence of your faith and the test of your faith. It’s at such times that God whispers, ‘Be still, and know that I am God’ (Psalm 46:10 KJV). In other words, ‘I’m in control, I have a better plan, I’m working things out for your good!

How to develop patience (3)

Wed, 21 Jun 2023

‘A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.’ Proverbs 17:22

Here are two more things you need to do in order to develop patience: 1) Develop a sense of humour. The Bible says, ‘A tranquil heart is life to the body’ (Proverbs 14:30 NASB). Scientific studies reveal that people who laugh, live longer. Humour is a stress dissolver. It’s an antidote to apprehension. It’s a tranquilliser without any troubling side effects. It’s a shock absorber for the potholes of life. When you can see the humourous side to a situation, it crushes its power over you. And when you trust God with your problems you can continue to have a joyful heart. 2) Deepen your love. Paul writes, ‘Love is patient and kind’ (1 Corinthians 13:4 NLT). That means when you are impatient, you are unloving. When you love someone, you’re concerned about that person’s wishes, distress, needs, and point of view – not just your own. When you are filled with love, almost nothing can provoke you to anger or impatience. On the other hand, when you are filled with anger, almost anything can provoke you. Under pressure, whatever is inside you is going to come out. So, deepen your love. ‘Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.’ (Ephesians 4:2 NIV). And one more thought: when you learn to love the people who irritate you, you take a weapon out of Satan’s hands that he can use against you. Today pray, ‘Lord, make me a more patient person.’

How to develop patience (2)

Tue, 20 Jun 2023

‘Whoever is patient has great understanding.’ Proverbs 14:29

Patience begins by changing the way you view something. When you’re impatient, you have a narrow perspective. All you see is yourself: your needs, goals, schedule, desires, and the way people are messing up your life. Basically, the root of impatience is selfishness. Try to see things from the other person’s point of view. If you want to succeed in marriage, learn to see life from your partner’s point of view. If you want to succeed as a parent, learn to see things from your child’s point of view. If you want to succeed in business, learn to see things from your customer’s point of view. If you want to be a successful employer, learn to see life from your employee’s point of view. Try to discover why the other person feels as they do. If you never had to deal with irritations and interruptions, you would never develop patience. You must accept the truth that God is directing your steps, and that trust doesn’t require explanations. The Bible says, ‘The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?’ (Proverbs 20:24 NLT). Patience is a mark of maturity. When babies don’t instantly get what they want, they get upset. Maturity includes the ability to wait, and to live with delayed gratification. ‘Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly’ (Proverbs 14:29 NIV). A person of understanding and wisdom who learns to see life from another’s (and God’s) point of view, displays patience. So, pray and ask God to give you a new perspective on things.

...... thank God it's not in Lagos. 🤷

It is indeed finished! 😢

How to develop patience (1)

Mon, 19 Jun 2023

‘One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty.’ Proverbs 16:32

The Bible says that when you pray, God can answer instantly. But nowhere in the Bible are you promised instant patience. Patience is a quality of character, and character is built over a lifetime of walking with God through good times and bad. Here is how God develops patience in us: 1) Interruptions. You sit down to eat dinner and your phone starts ringing. You’re in the bath and someone comes to the door. You’re quickly working to meet a deadline and visitors arrive. 2) Delays. We hate to wait. We have a microwave mindset – we want what we want – in seconds. We have fast food, quick-cook pasta, and instant coffee. We’re like the man who prayed, ‘Lord, give me patience, and I want it right now!’ 3) Irritations. Long lines, lost keys, late planes, phone calls, cold food, flat tyres, occupied bathrooms, traffic jams … the list is endless. Do you know that 90 per cent of heart attack sufferers have the ‘hurried’ Type A personality? The Bible says, ‘And the one who acts hastily sins.’ (Proverbs 19:2 CSB). We speak of the patience of Job, who said, ‘All the days of my hard service I will wait for my renewal to come’ (Job 14:14 NIV). Pray about it, exercise patience, and be confident in God!

It is well 😎

The Huddle

Sun, 18 Jun 2023

‘I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you’ ’ 1 Corinthians 1:10

To lead your family effectively, you need to learn how to huddle regularly. The 'huddle' is where a team: 1) sets its goals; 2) discusses the division of responsibilities; 3) tackles the issues that determine whether it wins or loses. Parent, even though you call the plays from overhead, your family must be taught how to accomplish them on the field. That means working through things, talking through disagreements, and motivating and appreciating each member. Try to listen with an open heart. Don’t just hear what your children say, try to understand how they feel. Yes, you’re the boss, and yes, you can try to enforce your will if you want to. But sooner or later you’ll have trouble, for resentment grows when people feel left out. Every member of your team has got to be part of the decision-making process. Involve them! Ask God to help you look beyond what you want to what’s best for all of you. And don’t fall under the spell of instant gratification. What looks good to you today could be taking you off the path to a better tomorrow. And don’t let outsiders into your huddle. Too often their opinions are based on hearsay, self-interest or jealousy. Respect the privacy of your team. Build loyalty. Huddle regularly in prayer. When you do that, everybody wins!

6/7 hours maximum

How love is expressed

Sat, 17 Jun 2023

‘Serve one another humbly in love.’ Galatians 5:13

Love is mostly something you do instead of something you feel. Paul writes, ‘You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love’ (Galatians 5:13 NIV). So how are you supposed to express your love? According to one author, as follows: ‘A son drives for five hours to be with his mother on her birthday. A friend mentions a book he is interested in; his friend remembers and finds a copy to give to him for no visible reason. A middle-aged couple in a restaurant see a young husband and wife with little money and secretly pay their bill. A father knows how much his daughter likes having a clean car, so he sneaks over to wash it for her by surprise. People in a small group, email each other throughout the week as a way of expressing their care. A wise man once said that just as the three laws of real estate are ‘location, location, location,’ the three laws of relationship are ‘observation, observation, observation’. The people who give life to us are people who notice us. They know what we love and fear. When we work to truly notice someone else, love for them grows. When we work to truly observe another person, in that self-forgetfulness our soul flourishes.’ Love grows when you serve people.

lhordspy:
Wale Edun - Merchant banker, economist, international banker.... Fmr. executive director of Lagos merchant bank, Investment Banking & Trust Company Limited, Stanbic IBTC

Dele Alake - This one need no introduction. A guru. I wont say more than that. You will be seeing and hearing more of him more than Tinubu himself.

Ribadu - This one too need no introduction. You will hear from him soonest. The trees will soon start shaking. IPOB should beware, a new sheriff who dont take nonsense is in town.

Sheu yau Darazo - Vast experience in political game. Retained from Buhari administration. A reward for his support to Tinubu's victory. A silent strategist in political matter. Tinubu is already laying foundation for 2027.

Salma Ibrahim Anas - Key player. Over 23years of experience in health sector.


What a team.

Imagine. Just Imagine Peter Obi is the current president. We will be seeing names like:
Aisha yesufu (the cashivists) , Charly boy ( The grandpa with nude photoshoot) , Keneth Okonkwo (the clown) , Doyin Okupe (the money launderer) Tanko , David hundeyin , Iyabo ojo , Rinu savvy , Mr macaroni , and maybe Falz as Special adviser on monetary policy.

The thought alone is scary. God thank you oo

😂😂😂😂

darocha1:
The bond is what matters.

In yoruba land, a child has many mothers. Every elderly woman is woman

a bi? 🤷 And if not for God through her, he might not become what he became today. So, she matters a lot to him in respect that she wasn't his biological mother.

RIP great mother.

Change your concept of God

Fri, 16 Jun 2023

‘He will rejoice over you with gladness.’ Zephaniah 3:17

What’s your concept of God? When you pray, ‘Our Father,’ what do you see? Do you see a parent who abandoned you, abused you, or abdicated their responsibility to you? Do you think of an angry father who accused but never affirmed you; in other words, a God waiting to zap you each time you do wrong? If so, you need to change your concept of God. The Bible says: ‘The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing’ (Zephaniah 3:17 NKJV). Let’s break this Scripture down: 1) ‘The LORD your God in your midst.’ He is not a distant deity, but an up-close-and-personal Father who loves His redeemed children dearly. 2) ‘The Mighty One, will save.’ When you consider the word mighty, think of Hercules a billion times over and you still won’t even be close. Today you may be weak, but He is strong. Your sins may be great, but His saving grace is greater (see Romans 5:20). 3) ‘He will rejoice over you with gladness.’ Every time God looks at you, He smiles and rejoices. You make His heart glad. Did you know that? 4) ‘He will quiet you with His love.’ Ever watch a mother holding a crying baby and saying, ‘Shush, shush, it’s okay, I’m here, I love you.’ The baby is comforted, feels secure, and goes to sleep. That’s what God does for us. 5) ‘He will rejoice over you with singing.’ God sings! What does He sing about? You! It’s time to change your concept of God!

Sltp:
His adopted mother you mean?

bad belle....🙄

Intimacy vs. activity

Thu, 15 Jun 2023

‘"But one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her."’ Luke 10:42

When Jesus visited the home of Mary and Martha, their individual responses to Him were very different. Martha’s focus was on the meal. Her aim was to please Jesus. But she made a common mistake; her work became more important than her Lord. What began as a serving experience became a self-serving one. She forgot the meal was to honour Jesus, not her. She said, ... ‘Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!’ (Luke 10:40 NIV). And what did Jesus say? ... ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has made the right choice, and it will not be taken away from her.’ (Luke 10:41-42 CSB). And what had Mary chosen? Intimacy with Jesus! The danger of religious activity is that sometimes it’s designed to make us feel good about ourselves and look good in front of others. Choosing activity over intimacy also happens to people who love the Lord and aren’t necessarily involved in church work. It’s amazing how many bright, successful people reach the point of burnout because they have neglected their relationship with God. They never intended to; it’s just that they have learned to make it on their own and haven’t been forced to rely on Him. Or they have bought into a religious compartmentalisation of God – like He is just another weekly appointment on Sunday mornings. The fact that Jesus chose intimacy over activity teaches us a very important lesson: until you put your relationship with God at the centre of your life, you will struggle to find your true purpose, enjoy the fruit of your labours, and experience God’s peace and joy.

Ttipsy:
Niger or Kwara??

Al Jazeera reports the incidence happened in Niger

Niger or Kwara, what different does it make? 🙄

You are Christ’s ambassador (3)

Wed, 14 Jun 2023

‘Our citizenship is in heaven.’ Philippians 3:20

Let’s recap. As an ambassador, you must have the following qualifications and characteristics: 1) Be a citizen of the country you represent. ‘... our citizenship is in heaven.’ (Philippians 3:20 NKJV) 2) Your character and conduct must reflect the highest values of your country. ‘... that our God may make you worthy of his calling ...’ (2 Thessalonians 1:11 NIV). 3) You must be equipped for the job. ‘There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit ...’ (1 Corinthians 12:4 NIV). 4) You must be loyal to your country. Now, let’s look at two more qualifications: 5) An ambassador must be an effective communicator. The best ambassadors are bilingual; they speak and understand the language of those around them. Can you do that? In order to have the right answer, you must understand the question, the questioner, and where they’re coming from. The Bible says, ‘... if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way’ (1 Peter 3:15-16 NLT). Note the words ‘always be ready.’ 6) An ambassador must be a good diplomat. Ambassadors are most effective when they’re winsome as they go about their work. You wouldn’t want someone representing your country who was arrogant and abrasive in dealing with others. Jesus said, ‘By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another’ (John 13:35 NKJV). Our message is the gospel, and our strategy is love! What’s our message? ‘We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God’ (2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV).

You are Christ’s ambassador (2)

Tue, 13 Jun 2023

‘Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.’ Ephesians 6:10

A decade ago, our ideas about being an ambassador were radically altered when the U.S. ambassador to Libya was murdered by terrorists. It takes a special person to be an ambassador in a combat zone. And that’s what you are in! Paul writes: ‘Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.’’ (Eph 6:10-18 NIV). As an ambassador of Christ, your first loyalty must be to Him in all your dealings; to be disloyal is treasonous. You say, ‘That’s a high standard!’ Yes, it’s a ‘high calling’ (see Philippians 3:14). It’s also the most rewarding life you can live.

You are Christ’s ambassador (1)

Mon, 12 Jun 2023

‘We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors.’ 2 Corinthians 5:20

Your job in the kingdom of God is that of an ambassador. What a privilege! And what a responsibility! Over the next few days, let’s look at some of the qualities of an ambassador: You must be a citizen of the country you represent. ‘But our citizenship is in heaven’ (Philippians 3:20 NIV). Exiled, John said, ‘I … was on the island of Patmos because of the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit ...’ (Revelation 1:9-10 NIV). John knew it was not where he was but whose he was that counted the most as he represented his Lord. Your life is the only Bible many people will ever read. From your lips, they will receive the only gospel they ever hear. And your attitude may do more to win them than all your arguments. Before He was crucified, Jesus prayed this prayer for His disciples: ‘I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world’ (John 17:15-18 NKJV). Before an ambassador is appointed, he or she goes through the closest scrutiny imaginable. Their moral integrity, their financial interactions, their family life, their work record, their every word and action come under the microscope. Shouldn’t it be more so for ambassadors of the King of kings? Never forget whose side you’re on. Never forget what kingdom you belong to. Never forget who you represent. You are Christ’s ambassador.

Werey 🙄

Don’t go until you’re empowered

Sun, 11 Jun 2023

‘Tarry … until you are endued with power from on high.’ Luke 24:49

You may be educated, experienced, and talented, but you will never fulfil God’s purposes for your life until you’re ‘endued with power from on high’. Read these two Scriptures: 1) ‘... I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high’ (Luke 24:49 NKJV). 2) ‘When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting … And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit’ (Acts 2:1-2, 4 NKJV). The transformation was amazing! Peter, who had just denied Jesus, stood before the crowd and preached the gospel to them. Did he get results? Yes. ‘... that day about three thousand souls were added to them’ (Acts 2:41 NKJV). And the power they had just received was also their source of strength when they faced hardship and persecution. ‘And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness’ (Acts 4:31 NKJV). This wasn’t a one-time experience; they were continually filled with the Holy Spirit. You say, ‘I’m not good enough to be filled with God’s Spirit.’ Jesus said, ‘If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!’ (Luke 11:13 NKJV). Today ask God to fill you with His Spirit, and He will.

Benfaco:
The love of God for us


John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.


When Adam sinned, he lost the direct access he initially had with God. (Genesis 3) God decided to send his only begotten son (Jesus) to pay the price for our sins on the cross of calvary because of his love for us. When Christ resurrected, he restored all privileges that we once had and brought redemption to us all. All we need is to believe that he died for our sin and has once again granted us direct access with God. No longer through an intermediary! (Mathew 27:50-53).

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

If our earthly parents care so much for us, how much more our father in heaven! (Luke 11:11-13). God’s love for us is infinite. He has promised to supply all our needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philipians 4:19).


Prayer of Salvation

Lord Jesus, I accept and acknowledge you as my personal lord and savior. I sincerely ask that you forgive my sins. Come into my life and pour out your spirit on me. By faith, I receive the promise of the father, which is the holy spirit. (John 14:16) I thank you for the price that you paid for me on the cross of calvary. Thank you for my redemption. I pray that your power, grace and favor will abide with me now and forever more. Amen.

Amen in Jesus name 🙏

*DONT WAIT TILL YOUR FRIEND BEGS YOU FOR MONEY*

"He didn't dress well to the alumni/school reunion, nobody cared to ask him WHY....

He couldn't pay the annual dues, nobody cares to know WHY...

He keeps saying he lacks airtime to call, hence he could've checked on friends, but nobody cares to ask about his welfare & financial situation that makes him slack so much...

Everybody kept minding their business until the news broke out that their former brilliant classmate suddenly slumped & died of hypertension due to depression...

Mates contributed 10million for a befitting burial of a fellow who didn't live a befitting life.... couldn't they have spent that much to lift him out of depression that eventually sent him 6 feet below?


Please don't say after all he/she didn't ask me, some people were not raised that way. they're just too shy to beg, not pride but the way they were brought up and the fact that everyone else is going through one issue or the other ...

Don't wait till your friend begs you for money, send the little you can afford into his/her account....

That credit alert will be a very big relief to the receiver & you never can tell the danger you've innocently averted from your friend by the little gesture you extended to him unexpectedly..."


A lot of people are going through hard times, give foodstuff, give money, help them connect with people who can change their story for good.

A lot of your classmates do not have jobs, please if you can connect them to people who can help them with job opportunities or even if you can give them jobs, please do so. There is no harm in reaching out to people.

A lot of your childhood friends and classmates are dying in silence due to economic hardship, some as a result of sickness, please reach out to them, your little assistance can go a long way

Check your community for people who need that bowl of garri/rice, reach out to the poor and less privileged around you - you may be surprised that looking good is no longer a yardstick for recognizing those in need of help.

One can still look good and still be poor - they are just recycling the good clothes and even make-up they had already bought some years ago or they are simply blessed with good looks.

Poverty is really eating deep into the fabric of our co-existence, please whatever good position providence has bequeathed you, please it's not because of you alone but for the people around you.

Do not hesitate to be a blessing to someone around you today.
Put a smile on someone's face today.

That a person is all smiles doesn't mean they do not have challenges!

Depression is real!

Your dream is still alive

Sat, 10 Jun 2023

‘The spirit of Jacob their father revived.’ Genesis 45:27

If the dream you believe God gave you seems dead, read this: ‘And they told him, saying, “Joseph is still alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt.” And Jacob’s heart stood still, because he did not believe them. But … when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived’ (Genesis 45:26-27 NKJV). For years Jacob believed his son, the dreamer, was dead. But it was a lie. In his old age, wagons loaded with riches came to carry him back to see his son who was now the prince of Egypt. Notice, when Jacob first heard it, ‘... he did not believe them’ (Genesis 45:26 NKJV). When you have lived in defeat and discouragement for years, it’s hard to anticipate victory. No problem; God is patient. He will keep working with you. He will demonstrate His grace and goodness in such a way that you will start to trust Him again: ‘... when he saw the carts which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob their father revived’ (Genesis 45:27 NKJV). Don’t believe your dream is dead and will never be fulfilled. And don’t believe those who tell you that you’re too old to fulfil the dream God gave you. God can pack more into the last chapters of your life than all those that preceded them. ‘...your old men shall dream dreams ...’ (Joel 2:28 KJV). God is the giver of dreams. And He doesn’t just give them, He resurrects them and empowers you to fulfil them. It’s not too late. You’re not too old. What God did for Jacob – He can do for you.