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ecolime:
I wonder oo

a bi ooo

Wetin this one go do for Nigeria economy?

Naa dem Sabi...... If they like, they can go and borrow from Mali, Tanzania and Ivory Coast. Awon werey gbogbo...

S.H.A.P.E. (2)

Sat, 5 Nov 2022

‘As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.’ Ephesians 6:6

The letter H represents your heart. What do you have a heart for or feel passionate about? As a Jew, Paul was passionate about reaching the Jewish people: ‘The longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with Himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to their own way of getting right with God by trying to keep the law. For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in Him are made right with God.’ (Romans 10:1–4 NLT)

You say, ‘Does that mean I must be in the ministry to know and do God’s will?’ No. Nelson Mandela was so passionate about freeing his people from the evils of apartheid that he was willing to spend twenty-seven years in prison to bring it about. When your heart begins to ask, ‘What can I do to change this situation?’ you may be discovering God’s will for you.

The people who have made this world a better place all asked that question. Thomas Edison answered it by giving the world incandescent light. Henry Ford answered it by giving the world the car. First, Nehemiah wept over the ruins of Jerusalem; then he rebuilt its walls. What moves you? What’s in your heart? In answering that question, you may discover God’s will for your life.

.......mail sibbenterprises@yahoo.co.uk please.

Werey President.....

HolyMan12:
So you survived the Nigeria girl

Siofra will be disappointed

.......passage to my in-laws now in Cameron.

S.H.A.P.E. (1)

Fri, 4 Nov 2022

‘Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.’ Psalm 143:10

In order for you to understand God’s will, for the next few days, let’s use the word S.H.A.P.E. as an acrostic. S represents your spirit. Your regenerated spirit is the part of you that’s capable of connecting with God and responding to Him.

The Bible says: ‘People who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them, and they can’t understand it, for only spiritual people can understand what the Spirit means. Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things.’ (1 Corinthians 2:14–15 NLT)

You can know something in your spirit without understanding it in your brain. Does that sound strange? It’s not: ‘But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.’ (1 John 2:20 NKJV) Sometimes a Scripture leaps off the page you’re reading in the Bible and you know it’s God speaking to you and giving you direction. At the time, it may not seem to make sense to you, but it resonates in your spirit as being right. We use different words to describe this experience, such as a leading or a prompting. Will you sometimes get it wrong and make a mistake? Yes. The most mature Christians among us do.

In his youth, God spoke to Samuel the prophet four different times before he finally recognised His voice. Just as you exercise your body to make it stronger, you must exercise your spirit to make it sharper and more sensitive to God: ‘Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognise the difference between right and wrong.’ (Hebrews 5:14 NLT)

Onucs:
Agbalagba, is this one too a bad thing?

you might not understand ....but it's not a joking matter.
Run to Christ now for salvation. Tomorrow night be too late.

Repent and confess that Jesus Christ is the true son of God. And you will be truly save. No matter how things may look like, the world is coming to an end soon. At least for is individually when death cometh. So, will it not be painful that after death, ones name is not found in the book of life?

May we found grace genuinely on Christ Jesus at the end of our time in Jesus name.

Yoruba Amaka !!!

In Christ, you are beyond condemnation

Thu, 3 Nov 2022

‘I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over Me.’ John 14:30

The Bible says that Satan is the accuser. Satan holds sin over our heads to make us feel unworthy and trapped in our sin. If we refuse to repent of our sin, we give Satan an opportunity to condemn us. Now you understand why you feel so bad when you harbour unconfessed sin. By doing it, you are giving Satan power over you.

Notice what Jesus said: ‘I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world (Satan) is coming. He has no hold over Me.’ (John 14:30 NIV) Satan couldn’t point to a single sin in the life of Christ; therefore, he had no power over Him. The good news is that when you are in Christ, Satan loses his power to condemn you too. ‘Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’ (Romans 8:1 NIV)

Will you still sin from time to time? Yes, but when you repent, God will cleanse you, work with you, and give you victory. As long as you are positioned securely in Christ—the One in whom there is no sin—Satan’s condemnation falls on deaf ears, and you live with the joy of knowing God fully accepts you. So, when Satan tries to make you think that you’re not a Christian because you’ve sinned, don’t believe him. Be confident knowing that you can take a powerful weapon out of Satan’s hands simply by confessing your sins and repenting.

All will be well last last.

Where do you stand with Jesus?

Wed, 2 Nov 2022

‘What then shall I do with Jesus?’ Matthew 27:22

When it comes to Jesus, we have three choices. Let’s look at them:

(1) Reject Him. That’s what the Pharisees did. ‘Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!”’ (Matthew 27:22 NKJV) Why? Because His grace and power exposed their lack of both. His truth exposed their error. And when you don’t like the message, you reject the messenger.

(2) Avoid Him. That’s what Pilate’s wife did: ‘While Pilate was sitting on the judge’s seat, his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of Him.”’ (Matthew 27:19 NIV) Why do people avoid Jesus? Because He forces a reaction in our hearts. He calls you to make a choice between living for yourself or living for Him. The chief priests accused Jesus of stirring up the people. And they were right! Before Jesus delivers you, He will disturb you. And some of us don’t want to be disturbed.

(3) Accept Him. That’s what Paul did: ‘...Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.’ (Galatians 2:20 NKJV) Pilate tried to wash his hands of the whole thing and avoid making a decision about Jesus. But it can’t be done.

Jesus said, ‘He who is not with Me is against Me.’ (Matthew 12:30 NKJV) So if you have not accepted Christ as your Saviour, here is the question you must answer: ‘Where do you stand with Jesus?’

..... result of watching "Anikulapo" film too much.

Jesu! My worst nightmare came true after reading the news very this morning,

kelvine:
Words like this can depress an unstable person.

that's if you choose to be depressed. You think with all their money, they are happy?
......money is good though. But the love of it, and making it priority in life can be so depressing.
I don't want money, but I want moderate wealth that will make me happy.
Nothing in life last forever. Do your best & leave the rest.

Good morning.

.......from the look on all the 14 of them, none of them look sincere to me.

Something definitely is not right? ........
Years back, D'banj son dies like this, and the same news now from Davido?
Both guys needs to be investigated spiritually.
I don't want to believe that snake doesn't have hand in this story?
.......but what's it with us with wealth & fame?
Ile aiye, Ile asan!
Ifeanyi must not die ooooo. (God please help the situation)

Are you doing God’s will?

Tue, 1 Nov 2022

‘Whoever does the will of God lives forever.’ 1 John 2:17

The thing that should matter to you most is doing God’s will. And here is why: God’s will is the only thing that will last forever. God has a plan for your life, and that plan constitutes His will for you. So how can you know God’s will? Try to imagine these two things:

(1) A Polaroid picture. Remember those? They’re back again! You take the shot, and out pops a picture. At first, it isn’t clear, so you have to wait. But as you continue to wait, the picture becomes clearer. That’s like God’s will. ‘The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. My son, pay attention to what I say; turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight; keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to one’s whole body.’ (Proverbs 4:18-22 NIV)

(2) A scroll. If God showed you His entire will for your life at one time—you would be overwhelmed. But like unravelling an old-fashioned scroll, He reveals His will to you little by little as you become mature and able to handle it. And since it’s God’s will, you need His power to fulfil it. You also need the assurance of His presence with you. And He promises this in His Word: ‘Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 1:6 NIV)

SoulFood: 1 Chron 16:8–36, Heb 11:4–12:3, Ps 18:20–29, Pro 4:18

Never be part of a clique

Mon, 31 Oct 2022

‘You are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:28

In order to have a clique, you must exclude certain people. And to feel excluded hurts deeply. David experienced it: ‘The one who shared my food, has turned against me.’ (Psalm 41:9 NLT) Cliques are made up of weak people who are afraid to be different. They believe that as long as they’re with others who think and act like they do, they won’t be surprised or required to change. It may be human nature to crave this kind of consistency, but it’s dangerous. Cliques in the workplace create dissension, resulting in a miserable atmosphere for others. People are no longer regarded as individuals but as being ‘on this person’s side’ or ‘in that person’s corner’. Such cliques become nothing more than centres for gossip, backstabbing, affairs, and every imaginable mess people can create.

Satan tempts us with the security of ‘the group’ to prevent us from discovering our individual gifts and purposes and from doing God’s will. If you’re in a clique, break free as quickly as you can! Reject the pressure to conform to groupthink. This mentality can have you unexpectedly doing things you never thought you would do—whether it’s lowering your principles or remaining quiet while the group criticises someone. You may even fear being turned against by group members if you stand up for what’s right. Cliques facilitate racism and sexism, age discrimination, and the biased behaviour accompanying them. They gain their strength from excluding those who are different. And no matter how you justify it, it’s prejudice! You are God’s child—as are your colleagues and other church members—and you should treat them right.

Healthy compromise

Sun, 30 Oct 2022

‘Seek peace and pursue it.’ 1 Peter 3:11
Read these Scriptures:

‘Pursue peace with all people.’ (Hebrews 12:14 NKJV)

‘The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield… the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.’ (James 3:17–18 NKJV)

‘He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.’ (1 Peter 3:10–11 NKJV)

Healthy compromise doesn’t mean giving up what you truly believe or who you truly are. It doesn’t mean taking shortcuts and relinquishing yourself to second- or third-best because you are impatient or fearful. No, healthy compromise is about discovering how to negotiate a win-win position for both sides. It calls for trying to see things through the eyes of the other person involved in the situation or problem. And healthy compromise is the characteristic of healthy relationships. It’s tempting to write off someone as ‘wrong’ or ‘selfish’ and refuse to see any other perspective except your own. But this is when it’s critical to abandon your pride, to step outside the role you are playing, and to try to understand where the other person is coming from.

A meat cleaver is required when you want a meal, but a fine surgical instrument is required when you want to heal. Haven’t there been times when you yourself needed patience, love, and understanding? Yes? Then be willing to extend the same grace to others. Sometimes all that’s required is a little give-and-take to make the relationship work and for things to turn out better for everyone involved.

Incredible128:
May God help all who currently are going through a bad situation

amen oooo.

Honestly, this life no balance at all.

Eight principles to live by

Sat, 29 Oct 2022

'Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity.' Proverbs 21:5

People who set goals accomplish much more than people of equal education and ability who don't. With that in mind, build these eight principles into your life.

(1) Decide what you want. But first consult God. 'Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.' (Proverbs 19:21 NIV)

(2) Think on paper. Writing your goals down gives them a sense of permanency, plus it energises you. 'Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity.' Wishy-washy objectives won't get you where you want to go.

(3) Establish a deadline. Without a definite beginning and ending it's easy to procrastinate and get nowhere.

(4) Make a list of what you need to do to. Keep it before you at all times; it'll give you a track to run on.

(5) Convert your list to a plan. Decide what you need to do first and what you can do later. An organised plan is always better than trying to carry stuff around in your head.

(6) Act immediately. 'Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.' (Ephesians 5:15–16 NIV) Do something! A mediocre plan that's implemented beats a brilliant one that's not.

(7) Do something every day to move you forwards. Build it into your schedule. For example, read systematically through your Bible, call a specific number of clients, engage in physical activity for a given time.

( Have a goal you're willing to devote your life to. And keep your eye on that goal at all times. 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.' (Psalm 90:12 NIV)

Mama da'ada!

Your stage and your standing

Fri, 28 Oct 2022

‘I am writing to you, dear children.’ 1 John 2:12

John says, ‘I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of His name.’ (1 John 2:12 NIV) When you’re born again, the only thing you know is that your sins are forgiven and you’re in right standing with God. But you have a lot more to learn. The Greek term for ‘children’ refers to toddlers. And toddlers keep tripping and falling. Until they learn to walk, they need someone to pick them up and reassure them that falling down doesn’t mean they will never walk or they’re not part of the family.

In spiritual childhood, it’s essential that you understand two things: the difference between your stage of growth and your standing before God. Don’t get them mixed up! Trusting in the finished work of Christ gives you right standing with God as a fully accepted, redeemed child of His. If you forget that, every time you fall, the devil will make you doubt your salvation. When you sin, it doesn’t mean that your standing before God is altered; it means your stage of spiritual growth needs work. The forgiveness you receive at the new birth is a judicial act, making you a member of God’s family in good standing. But the forgiveness you receive on a daily basis is a relational act.

For example, when you enter some wrong numbers into your calculator, what do you do? There is a little button called ‘clear entry’ that lets you erase your mistake and start over again. That’s what the blood of Jesus does. Repentance allows you to override sin by triggering God’s forgiveness, so that the flow of His grace continues. And when grace flows, growth follows.

Communicate with your mate

Thu, 27 Oct 2022

‘I pray that your love will keep on growing and you will fully know and understand .’ Philippians 1:9

Ever notice when you’re dating somebody, you can talk effortlessly for hours, but if you have been married a while, unless you work at it, conversation can become superficial and even lead to disagreements? The Bible says, ‘Be willing to listen and slow to speak.’ (James 1:19 NCV) There is an art to communicating.

(1) Look for opportunities to compliment one another. You may think your partner is wonderful, but they need to hear you say it frequently. It takes twelve compliments to neutralise the effect of one criticism, so when life beats your mate down, build them up.

(2) Don’t try to change them by nagging. Questions like, ‘Why can’t you?’ or ‘Why do you always?’ can sound more like parenting than partnering. Tell your partner once—not a thousand times—what’s bothering you. And before you speak, ask yourself, ‘Would I say this to a valued friend?’ If not, don’t say it!

(3) A marriage can only stand so much ‘soul-baring’. As a rule, shorter is better. ‘Honey, can we talk for a few minutes?’ is less threatening than the ominous, ‘We need to talk’ announcement. People can only stand so much ‘soul-baring’; pressuring them just gets the wrong result. If your spouse is unresponsive on an issue, discuss it with a trusted friend or counsellor. Then give your spouse the condensed, less emotional version.

(4) Let your mate lead. When your spouse is talking about things you’re not particularly interested in, remember the Scripture, ‘Submit to one another.’ (Ephesians 5:21 NIV) Sometimes that means asking, ‘What would you like to talk about?’ If you want a good marriage, use those four principles every day.

......here we go again

Help for your marriage

Wed, 26 Oct 2022

‘Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain who build it.’ Psalm 127:1

Nobody knows more about marriage than God. He not only thought up the idea—He put the first couple together. And His Word says, ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain who build it.’ So let’s turn to His Word and see what kind of help He has to offer your marriage.

(1) Be willing to take advice. Solomon says, ‘Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.’ (Proverbs 13:10 NLT) So before the argument reaches a stalemate and the stalemate becomes a full-blown crisis, get input from a trusted friend or counsellor. That takes humility, but it pays great dividends.

(2) Don’t stop talking. Even though something seems obvious to you, don’t assume your mate can read your mind. And don’t resort to ‘the silent treatment’. Tell your husband or wife what’s bothering you, even if it means working through a disagreement. It’s when you don’t care enough to disagree that things fall apart.

(3) Keep your love alive. Building a strong marriage means falling in love over and over again—with the same person. Paul writes, ‘I pray that your love will keep on growing and you will fully know and understand.’ (Philippians 1:9 CEV).

It’s impossible to escape marital stress, but you can control it by scheduling breaks away from the daily grind. Take a walk together, watch a film you both enjoy, go for coffee, do whatever reconnects you. And let your children know you’re taking time out to be together. Not only will they learn to appreciate it, it will help them build a good marriage of their own later on.

Building good relationships

Tuesday 25th October 2022

‘Not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of the others.’ Philippians 2:4 NIV

Paul writes, ‘Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with others, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.’ (Philippians 2:34 NIV). That means do these five things:

(1) Be genuinely interested in others. ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn.’ (Romans 12:15 NIV) And you can only do that when you take the time to find out what’s going on in someone else’s world.

(2) Be upbeat. ‘A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.’ (Proverbs 15:13 NIV) Though it can be helpful, try not to vent to others all the time. Make sure you remember to take your problems to the Lord in prayer.

(3) Be careful what you say, and always say less than you think. ‘Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm.’ (Proverbs 29:11 NIV) And since how you speak is just as important as what you say, always be kind and courteous.

(4) Be reliable. The Bible says, ‘In the last days… men shall be… trucebreakers.’ (2 Timothy 3:1–3 KJV), but you don’t have to fulfill that prophecy. When you say you will do something, do it. Character is measured by actions, not words. So strive to be a person whose word has meaning.

(5) Be an encourager. Barnabas was known as a motivator because he ‘encouraged the believers.’ (Acts 11:23 NLT) Ever notice what happens when you push a child on a swing? Eventually they start gaining some momentum and doing it themselves; they just needed a little help to get going. Even a smile can work wonders. Job said, ‘When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them.’ (Job 29:24 NLT) Sometimes it’s that simple!

Night-time experiences (2)

Monday 24th October 2022

‘Before you were born, I chose you to speak for Me to the nations.’ Jeremiah 1:5 CEV

When God blesses you, get ready for the complainers who think He should have blessed them instead—or at least as much as you. When a dispute arose about the position of the high priest, God told Moses to have each candidate write his name on his staff and place it overnight in the tabernacle. Then God said, ‘The man I have chosen… buds will grow on his rod! Then at last this murmuring and complaining against you will stop!’ (Numbers 17:5 TLB) Imagine an old stick with no roots or sap blossoming in the dark!

The truth is, faith can’t grow without hardship; it must incubate in the darkness of adversity. There is a stage at which you don’t even know you have been chosen by God; only He knows. He told Jeremiah, ‘Before I shaped you in the womb, I knew all about you.’ Before you were a beep on a monitor, God had plans for you. The reason you didn’t die on the operating table or in that car accident is because God had His hand on you. Furthermore, He didn’t choose you because you’re so virtuous and wonderful. No, ‘He chose what the world thinks is unimportant… so that no one can brag.’ (1 Corinthians 1:28–29 NCV)

When God created the heavens and the earth, the Bible says, ‘Darkness covered the face of the deep.’ (Genesis 1:2 NRSV) Then God spoke and said, ‘Let there be lights… And it was so.’ (Genesis 1:14–15 NIV) And today God can bring light out of your darkness and hope out of your despair. He is not intimidated by the darkness—it’s where He does some of His best work!