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paulshedrach31:
No it is not Naka. It is Oju. I don't know if you have ever been to that axis? You would love a taste of our pounded yam with groundnut soup and lots of protein.

.......thanks for letting me know. Would love to, but the fear of the herdsmen in those areas is truly the beginning of wisdom.

Meanwhile,........happy celebration my brother.

Weigh Your Words Carefully

Fri, 7 Jan 2022

‘If we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.’ James 3:2

When it comes to your tongue, here are three rules:

(1) Don’t speak too quickly. ‘We all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we… could also control ourselves in every other way.’ Because you can never be totally aware of all the sensitivities of a person, you must rely on the Holy Spirit to direct your speech in a way that doesn’t tap into their pain or other negative experiences. Everybody has a different sensitivity level, depending on their past experiences. That includes you too. So practise not being easily offended, and giving others the benefit of the doubt when they say something that could be misconstrued as offensive.

(2) Don’t respond too quickly. ‘To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.’ (Proverbs 18:13 NIV) Before you speak, listen carefully and make sure you understand what is really being said. And if you don’t—say so. Your need to ‘look good’ can cause you to lose respect in the eyes of the person you’re seeking to impress.

(3) Don’t commit too quickly. Solomon writes, ‘Do not be rash with your mouth, and let not your heart utter anything hastily before God.’ (Ecclesiastes 5:2 NKJV)

Then he goes on to explain how we shouldn’t try to drop out of a commitment by saying we made a mistake. Your word is your bond, and when you break a promise, you hurt people and forfeit their trust. So pause before you speak, and if need be, take time to pray. Your time and your words are two things that can never be taken back, so carefully weigh what you say.

.......is this not Naka?

....,....what sins has the north committed to warranty all this calamity?

Is he just waking up to that now? Was he dead all this 6 years + that he has been in power nii?

How To Be Fruitful (5)

Thu, 6 Jan 2022

‘He prunes those branches that bear fruit for even larger crops.’ John 15:2

You must submit to the pruning process. ‘He prunes those branches that bear fruit for even larger crops.’ Pruning entails cutting off dead branches and cutting back living branches. Both are necessary to shape the tree and stimulate growth.

Professional pruners will tell you that most people are too hesitant when it comes to pruning. But God is not. He not only cuts off that which is sinful and superficial, He cuts back that which is alive and successful; a business that’s doing great, a satisfying relationship, or a plan that seems to be working well. God doesn’t just cut off the ‘bad’, but the ‘good’, in order to give you the ‘best’. It’s not pleasant, but it’s absolutely essential for spiritual growth. What does God want in your life? ‘Much fruit.’ (John 15:8 KJV) So, you are going to be pruned! You may be undergoing pruning right now, and it may not all be deadwood. God cuts off things we view as productive so that more fruit may be produced in our lives.

This can be perplexing. We believe we’re being faithful, so we are puzzled, even frustrated, by His pruning. ‘Why are You doing this, God? I have given my business to You, but it’s unprofitable. I have committed my health to You, now I’m in the hospital. I’ve been tithing faithfully, yet I’m going bankrupt.’ What’s happening? ‘No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.’ (Hebrews 12:11 NIV)

You’re being pruned for greater fruitfulness.

How To Be Fruitful (4)

Wed, 5 Jan 2022

‘They are choked by life’s worries.’ Luke 8:14

You must eliminate the weeds. In His famous ‘Parable of the Sower’, Jesus said the seed fell into four different kinds of soil. ‘The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.’ Notice, three varieties of ‘weeds’ can keep you from growing into spiritual maturity.

(1) Worry. You become so preoccupied with everyday cares that you take your eyes off Jesus.

(2) Riches. Making money and buying things dominates your life so much that you don’t have time for the Lord.

(3) Pleasure. Pursuing ‘the good life’ can choke out your spiritual growth. It’s ok to have a good time, but you need to protect your priorities. When you have time to shop, go to the beach, play golf, or spend hours watching television yet you don’t have time to read your Bible and pray, your priorities are out of balance.

You say, ‘I just don’t have time to serve the Lord. I’m too busy. I don’t have time to commit.’ Then you are too busy! You’d better do some weeding. Lots of things in life are not necessarily wrong; they are just not necessary. Maybe you need to cut back your schedule a little to remove the weeds. You have to tend your tomato plants, but you don’t have to do anything to produce dandelions; they grow by themselves when you neglect your garden. Getting the idea?

If the ‘weeds’ in your life are keeping you from bearing ‘fruit’, it’s time to stop talking about it and take action.

.......If this is true..this statement is not necessary.

How To Be Fruitful (3)

Tue, 4 Jan 2022

‘Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him.’ Colossians 2:7

Paul writes this: ‘Just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ... you… are complete through your union with Christ.’ (Colossians 2:6–10 NLT)

If you ever visit an Arizona desert, you will find that it is full of different kinds of vegetation. The contrasts are fascinating. The dried-up, brittle tumbleweed blows everywhere. Why? Because it has no roots. By contrast, the saguaro cactus bears fruit even in 55-degree weather. Why? Because its roots go out 17 to 20 metres in all directions.

You must have deep spiritual roots if you are going to make it through the ‘dry spells’ of life. Anyone can survive a day or two of drought, but what about extended seasons of stress, grief, lack, illness, and adversity? Whatever your life is planted in—is what you will draw your strength from. The psalmist writes this: ‘They delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.’ (Psalm 1:2-4 NLT)

Pray, ‘Lord, plant me deep in You.’

.....how they claimed that Lagos is clean, I honestly don't know. With all this dirtyness on our roads.

How To Be Fruitful (2)

Mon, 3 Jan 2022

‘The godly have deep roots.’ Proverbs 12:3

You must cultivate deep spiritual roots. ‘Blessed are those who trust in the Lord… They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by… heat or worried by… months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit.’ (Jeremiah 17:7–8 NLT) This Scripture gives you one reason why you need deep spiritual roots: to make it through the rough times—times of heat and drought.

Solomon said, ‘No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted.’ (Proverbs 12:3 NIV) It’s when seasons of adversity hit your life that you discover what you’re ‘rooted’ to: God’s strength or merely your own.

When the Bible speaks of ‘heat’, it’s speaking about the pressures of life. When it speaks about ‘drought’, it’s speaking about seasons of crisis and lack. What’s the answer? ‘Roots that reach deep into the water.’ What’s the result? ‘They never stop producing fruit.’

Because of their roots, the giant redwoods of Northern California can withstand the major forest fires. If you were to measure the roots of a large oak tree, they would total several hundred kilometres. That’s why they’re stable in the storms of life. Paul writes this: ‘I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. Then Christ will make His home in your hearts as you trust in Him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong… you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.’ (Ephesians 3:16–19 NLT)

safarigirl:
Honestly, and they could have done so much with that character. A decent writer could have explored the character, but 4 people wrote that messy script and none of them did anything respectable with the character.

The first part was bad already, but massive publicity gave it success, despite how bad it was. They could have used this second part to redeem themselves and show us there was actually some thought behind it, but they just made it even worse.

That is my biggest disappointment here; that they could have salvaged a bad thing and done something good with a sequel, but once again, they sacrificed a good storyline for aesthetics. Threw even more stars in an already star-studded cast, and had no idea how to use them.

Just glad RMD did not make it for this second part, make dem no stain him white pass how dem stain am for part 1.

well, with this report......, there's no point wasting my time watching.

How To Be Fruitful (1)

Sun, 2 Jan 2022

‘I chose you and appointed you that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.’ John 15:16

When Jesus said, ‘I chose you and appointed you that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last,’ He was saying, ‘Spend your life in pursuit of that which has lasting significance and eternal value!’ What does He mean by ‘fruit’? ‘The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.’ (Galatians 5:22–23 NIV) Those nine qualities describe the only life that’s truly worth living.

Fortunately, you’re not left to produce this kind of fruit by self-effort. Indeed, you may as well try to pick yourself up by your own bootstraps! No, Jesus said this: ‘I am the True Vine, and My Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful… No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the Vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the Vine; you are the branches. If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.’ (John 15:1–5 NIV)

Who is Jesus speaking to? Believers. ‘Every branch in Me.’ (John 15:2 NIV) Who is the gardener? ‘My Father is the gardener.’ (John 15:1 NIV) What’s His goal? For you to be ‘even more fruitful.’ (John 15:2 NIV) What’s the secret of fruitfulness? Constant contact and intimacy with Jesus. ‘If you remain in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.’ (John 15:5 NIV) So, if you want to be more fruitful, draw closer to the Lord.

Candidlady:
Fear god even on the 1st you stil pushn badnews

I don't see it as a bad news, to me..... it's a celebration of life.

This Year, Glorify God And Enjoy Him

Sat, 1 Jan 2022

‘Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.’ 1 Corinthians 10:31

In 1643, the Houses of Parliament in England abolished the way the Church of England was governed. An assembly of one hundred and twenty-one ministers and thirty laypeople was called together at Westminster Abbey to rebuild the English church. The documents coming out of that six-year assembly are some of the most famous in church history.

The first question in the Shorter Westminster Catechism reads, ‘What is the chief end of man?’ Answer: ‘To glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.’ The implications of that question and answer are profound in their simplicity. And if you’re wise, you will make them a blueprint for your life this coming year.

Glorify God.

Obey God.

Enjoy God.

When you know your life is glorifying God, you enjoy His presence, but when you know your life is not glorifying God, you tend to avoid Him. And that’s bad, because without God’s presence in your life, what are your chances of true success? Not good!

As you look back on last year, are there things you regret because you know that God was not glorified in them? Well, God is giving you a new year to do things differently. And if you’re making New Year’s resolutions, base every one of them on the foundation of this Scripture: ‘Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.’ If you follow that rule, you will stay on the right path, and you will have the peace and joy of knowing your life is pleasing to the Lord. Whatever circumstances may arise, you will face them with peace and confidence, knowing that God is with you.

Good .......whatever happens to death penalties to both kidnappers & ritualist, honestly I don't know.

Believe In Your Vision

Fri, 31 Dec 2021

‘I will pour out My Spirit.’ Joel 2:29

God spoke through the prophet Joel saying, ‘Your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions. And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.’ (Joel 2:28–29 NKJV) Regardless of your age or gender, God has a vision for you to fulfil. And sometimes it won’t make sense because you don’t feel qualified.

In the musical Man of La Mancha, there is a scene where Don Quixote and his servant stand gazing at a dilapidated inn. When Quixote describes his vision of turrets and magnificent gates, his servant tries hard to see the same picture, but all he can see are ruins. And when he attempts to describe them, Quixote says, ‘Stop! I will not allow your facts to interfere with my vision!’

Most great achievements begin as a vision in someone’s heart. And many times people try to convince the person it can’t be done—or that he or she can’t do it. Often this confirms the visionary’s deepest fears about his or her abilities. And that’s the crucial point! If you can disregard your critics and rise above your fears, God will enable you to fulfil the vision He has given you. But keep in mind that while your vision may come to you in an instant, it can take a lifetime to fulfil. Habakkuk writes, ‘The vision is… for an appointed time… Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come.’ (Habakkuk 2:3 NKJV)

A God-given dream often defies the facts, so if you have a vision, look for supporters, not critics. And when someone shares his or her vision with you, become a cheerleader.

dedonfranco:
I am from Abia state, I don't have Governor.

should we borrow you Dapo Abiodun from Ogun State? .....better manage what you have. That man call Dapo ehn!

Yinmu.....

You Don’t Have To Hide Anymore

Thu, 30 Dec 2021

‘God called to the man, “Where are you?”’ Genesis 3:9

When you don’t feel good about yourself, you use things like work, food, relationships, money, and mood-altering substances to build a wall and keep people from getting too close. But lasting relationships can only be built when you stop hiding and become transparent with others.

Another hiding tactic we employ is keeping the focus on other people by asking, ‘How come she got a new house and I didn’t?’ Or, ‘Why did he get that job and not me?’ That kind of thinking just makes you miserable. But even worse than pretending with people is pretending with God. When God asked Adam, ‘Where are you?’ He already knew the answer. So why did He ask the question? Because He wanted Adam to acknowledge where he was and what he had become.

Eric Hoffer said, ‘We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.’ Until you face the truth about yourself, you will find it hard to talk to God. You will feel lonely and alienated. And you will struggle to look people in the eye in case they see the ‘real you’. It’s time to come out of hiding, get down on your knees, and say: ‘Father, I know You love me. Nothing can change that or rob me of its joy except my own doubts and refusal to believe it. You loved me before I was born, You fashioned me according to Your plan, You redeemed me and gave me a special purpose in the world, and You’re working day by day to make me into a person who pleases You’ (see Philippians 2:13).

The good news is—you don’t have to hide anymore!

Asewo to re'e Mecca.....later turned to asewo to re London...

Congratulations. Age gracefully.

hahn:
You obviously do not fully understand the concept of circumcision.

Or you just don't know what a heart is

then tell us what you know...... You can't sit on the fence and be castigating people, it will rather be better for you to share with us what you know.

quinox947:
Lovely! I'm inspired. Remain blessed.

thank you.

Your Heart Must Be Circumcised

Wed, 29 Dec 2021

‘The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendents so that you may love Him.’ Deuteronomy 30:6

Hebrew baby boys went through the rite of circumcision. It signified that they were in a covenant relationship with God in which He promised to protect, guide, and bless them. And in the New Testament, Paul ‘spiritualises’ this rite. ‘True circumcision… is a change of heart produced by the Spirit.’ (Romans 2:29 NLT) Spiritually understood, circumcision means ‘cutting off’ anything that promotes and produces in us wrong impulses and actions.

Jesus said, ‘Those whose hearts are pure… will see God.’ (Matthew 5:8 NLT) When your heart is pure, you will be able to see God where others can’t and hear Him when others don’t. The word pure could be translated ‘without contamination’. It’s the difference between a clear stream and a polluted one. It means your self-centred thinking is abandoned and your carnal nature is crucified. The difference between forgiveness and cleansing is like the difference between cutting off a weed at the ground and pulling it up by its roots.

Forgiveness deals with the ‘result’ of sin—that’s easy to identify. But cleansing deals with the ‘cause’ of sin—that’s not so easy to identify because it deals with your natural traits and character flaws. Forgiveness comes by confession, but cleansing comes by walking in the light: ‘If we walk in the light, as He is in the light… the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin.’ (1 John 1:7 NIV) Do you keep asking God to forgive the same sins over and over? That’s because you need to experience true cleansing. Your heart needs to be circumcised. And that’s a job for the Holy Spirit.

Avoid Habits That Can Enslave You

Tue, 28 Dec 2021

‘Even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.’ 1 Corinthians 6:12

Paul said, ‘You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.’

If you’re serious about spiritual growth, look for opportunities to say no to yourself in small areas. Then one day you will be able to say it when it really counts. Daniel started by saying no to eating the king’s food, and later was able to say no to bowing to the king’s idols. Zero in on the undisciplined areas of your life; the ones you keep excusing, rationalising, and delaying dealing with. Paul measured his actions by this yardstick: ‘Is it beneficial? Does it have the potential to control me?’ (see 1 Corinthians 6:12).

You have a ‘right’ to eat a tub of ice cream every night if you want. It’s permissible—but it’s not ‘beneficial’, especially if you want unblocked arteries, a trim waistline, the ability to run a marathon, or to just keep up with your kids and grandkids. You have a ‘right’ to spend your money as you please, but don’t complain when you end up strangled by debt. You have a ‘right’ to look at whatever you want on TV or the internet, but exposure to wrong influences will inevitably weaken your character, rob you of self-respect, and enslave you.

Bottom line: your character is the sum total of the choices you make each day. And one more thought: when it comes to replacing bad habits with good ones, the only person who can make that happen is you!

Fidelity is doing this to me now now......

How To Forgive Yourself

Mon, 27 Dec 2021

‘I will not remember your sins.’ Isaiah 43:25

God says in His Word that He ‘blots out your transgressions for My own sake; and I will not remember your sins. Put Me in remembrance; let us contend together; state your case, that you may be acquitted.’ (Isaiah 43:25–26 NKJV) Today if you’re condemning yourself because you think your sins are too big to merit God’s grace, go back and reread those Scriptures carefully.

Why did God say He would forgive your sins? ‘For My own sake.’ So what should you do? ‘State your case, that you may be acquitted.’ Why do we have such a hard time accepting God’s forgiveness?

(1) Because in some cases we feel like we’re reaping what we have sown.

(2) Because we have condemned someone else for doing the very thing we ourselves did.

(3) Because we think God likes to keep us twisting in the wind for a while so we will think twice before committing the same sin again.

(4) Because growing up, when we disobeyed our parents, they took away certain privileges until we had proven ourselves.

(5) Because we think we have to be ‘worthy’ of God’s mercy.

But when you refuse to forgive yourself, you’re implying that your transgressions are beyond the scope of God’s grace. And that’s a bigger sin—pride! And here is another thought. When you always have ‘issues’ with other people, you may be looking for someone to offend you. That way, you can point to how bad the other person is and feel better about yourself. When you adopt a humble attitude and work on forgiving yourself because you know God has exonerated you, it’s easier to forgive other people’s mistakes.

Nigeria Army dey hear so?

A union worth emulating.

Congratulations!

As in Nigeria, right?

......then, it is Nigeria Police and LASTMA.

......I don't know who among Police & LASTMA carry plenty epe (curse) for head in Lagos? Go to the LASTMA office at Oshodi, just like SHOPRITE where customers are waiting to retrieve their vehicles.

.....audio report.