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Ah! . She needs to be fired too. Such a wicked woman.

Start Seeing It Differently

Sat, 11 Jul 2020

‘I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.’ Psalm 27:13 NKJV

When you choose to see things from God’s perspective, it changes how you feel. The only thing keeping your old negative feelings in place is your thinking. ‘As he thinks within himself, so he is.’ (Proverbs 23:7 AMP) When you start thinking the right way, your life starts going the right way. But remember, you didn’t become negative overnight and you won’t become positive overnight. So how do you start?

(1) Replace your negative thinking with thoughts that are ‘praiseworthy.’ (Philippians 4:8 NIV) Deal with destructive thoughts the way you’d deal with flies at a picnic—shoo them away. With practice and persistence you can do it. You have that choice!

(2) Remember: before you take on the future, recall God’s goodness to you in the past. Shakespeare said, ‘Let never day nor night unhallow’d pass, but still remember what the Lord hath done.’

David said: ‘I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart.’ (Psalm 27:13–14 NKJV) We don’t have more problems than other people, we just think about them more often. Stop and reread that last sentence! What you think produces how you feel. If you don’t believe that, try feeling angry without first having angry thoughts, or feeling sad without first having sad thoughts. To experience a feeling, you must first entertain the thought that produces it.

That’s life-changing information—and it will change your life as you act on it!

Kenplay:
Because Gowon set the Nation on a great path, that man Gowon really brought infrastructure to Nigeria. His leadership made Nigeria to become the giant of Africa

Buhari and Babangida were the two useless leaders that took Nigeria backward.

hummmm.....words.

Arabs & hypocrisy.

Brandstudio01:
Op I wish I can tell you I have zero confidence with a Nigerian Heading the EFCC

more like to sign a contact with a foreign EFCC chairman, like we used to do with a foreign coach for Super Eagle.

bolaayenimo:
Never too late.That's the first task of the new efcc chairman

....... Laughing in Swahili, as if the new acting EFCC chairman can do anything on his own.

hahn:
There's no will.

Nigerians are tired of Nigeria.

Many people will prefer we sell the country off and share the proceeds

You’re In God’s Waiting Room (2)

Thu, 9 Jul 2020

‘Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.’ Psalm 27:14 NIV

God gave His people an interesting command: ‘Three times a year all your men are to appear before the Sovereign Lord, the God of Israel. I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times each year to appear before the Lord.’ (Exodus 34:23–24 NIV)

Imagine that! Three times a year they were to stop working and spend time with the Lord worshipping Him, seeking His guidance, and getting direction for the future. Can you imagine what would happen if you did that? Note the words ‘I will enlarge your territory.’ Instead of losing—you’ll gain, and instead of going backward—you’ll go forward.

Note also the words: ‘I will drive out the nations before you.’ While you worship God and wait on Him, He will fight your battles. And the difference between you and God is that you risk losing, but He’s never lost a battle!

Note also the words: ‘No one will covet your land.’ You don’t have to worry about the competition getting ahead of you. God used this three-times-a-year pilgrimage to teach His people this principle: ‘If you wait on Me in worship, I will work on your behalf.’

His Word says, ‘Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.’ (Isaiah 40:31 NKJV)

So here are your choices: keep stressing out, or draw the strength and strategy you need from God by spending time with Him.

IN 1980 NIG. EXCHANGED 80k to 1$
TODAY NIG. EXCHANGES ₦450 to 1$

BUT HERE ARE THE MAJOR REASONS AS CAPTURED BY AN ANONYMOUS WRITER.

We shouldn't be surprised.

We were far more productive in 1980 than we are today

In 1980 the key reasons for economic growth were are as follows:

1) We were a net exporter of refined petroleum products. Today we import all our refined petroleum products.

2) We rode in locally assembled cars, buses and trucks. Peugeot cars in Kaduna and Volkswagen cars in Lagos.

Leyland in Ibadan and ANAMCO in Enugu produced our buses and trucks.

Steyr at Bauchi producing our Agricultural tractors.

And it was not just Assembly, we were producing many of the components.

Vono products in Lagos producing the seats.

Exide in Ibadan producing the batteries, not just for Nigeria but for the entire West Africa.

Isoglass and TSG in Ibadan producing the windshields.

Ferodo in Ibadan producing the brake pads and discs

Tyres produced by Dunlop in Lagos and Mitchelin in Portharcourt.

And I mean tyres produced from rubber plantations located in Rivers State.

3) We were listening to Radio and watching television sets assembled in Ibadan by Sanyo.

4) We were using refrigerators, freezers and Airconditioners produced by Thermocool.

5) We were putting on clothes produced from the UNTL textile mills in Kaduna and Chellarams in Lagos.

Not from imported cotton but from cotton grown in Nigeria.

6) Our water was running through pipes produced by Kwalipipe in Kano.

7) Our toilets were fitted with WC produced at Kano and Abeokuta.

We were cooking with LPG gas stored inside gas cylinders produced at the NGC factory in Ibadan.

9) Our electricity was flowing through cables produced by the Nigerian wire and Cable, Ibadan and Kablemetal in Lagos and Portharcourt.

10) We had Bata and Lennards producing the shoes we were putting on
Not from imported leather but from locally tanned leather at Kaduna.

11) We were mainly flying our airways, the Nigeria Airways, to most places in the world.
The Airways was about the biggest in Africa at that time.

12) Most of the food we eat were being grown or produced in Nigeria.

We were producing all of the above and more in 1980

Today, we import almost everything.

There lies the source of the terrible exchange rate we are experiencing today and everybody reading this has a critical role to play in reversing this very UGLY trend.

It is not enough for us to complain about the exchange rate or point out what others are not doing or are failing to do, the key question is what are we producing or what are we planning to produce?

Going forward, it's time to ponder and think of the way forward progressivesly before it's TOO LATE.

Credit goes to the Unknown writer for this beautiful reminder.

We have been talking about these problems and more for ages... what solutions do we have in mind

*** copied.

gaskiyamagana:
Forgive or death penalty as in the Bible?

I will choose forgiveness.

You’re In God’s Waiting Room (1)

Wed, 8 Jul 2020

‘Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.’ Psalm 37:7 NKJV

When you’re in a doctor’s waiting room there are things you shouldn’t do—like try to treat other patients, or have them treat you. Or ask the receptionist for a stethoscope or a blood pressure cuff. And it wouldn’t be wise to ask the person sitting next to you, ‘What prescriptions are you taking? Perhaps I could try them.’ It’s called a waiting room because you’re supposed to wait. But we don’t like to wait. We weave through traffic looking for a faster lane. We drum our fingers on the workbench while the microwave heats our coffee: ‘Come on, come on.’

We don’t like to wait for anything, including God. Over and over in Scripture when it speaks about our relationship with God, the word ‘wait’ keeps showing up. And here’s what we fail to understand: while we are waiting, God is working.

Jesus said, ‘My Father is always at His work.’ (John 5:17 NIV) The sign on God’s waiting room reads ‘Be still, and know that I am God.’ (Psalm 46:10 KJV)

You can be still because He is active, and you can rest because He is busy. To wait, Biblically speaking, is not to assume the worst, or worry, or fret, or make demands, or take control. Waiting is not inactivity. Waiting is sustained effort to stay focused on God through prayer and faith. To wait is to ‘rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him… not fret.’

God is the Great Physician. You are in His waiting room. He knows what ails you better than you do, and He has a prescription to fix it. So trust Him, and wait.

masterP042:
Men, nigga I've been observing your post for a very long time.. Do u ever reason outside the bible or religion? Do u sometimes engage in reasonable discussions about life, business, sports or politics without involving or referencing the bible? For me it's very tormenting, I just pity those around you or those u engage daily on discussions. Dem dey try.

It shows all around the man, God is everything. I'll advice you to follow suit. Never leave God out of everything you are doing. Let HIM be front, back, right, left and centre for you, and you will never regret you did.
HE is my EVERYTHING too.

. Reverend? Rape? Devil is a bastard.

May the Lord forgive his deeds.

......hypocrite!

If you can't marry her, don't bang her.

Good luck.

It’s Not Too Late (2)

Tue, 7 Jul 2020

‘Your old men will dream dreams.’ Joel 2:28 NLT

World champion boxer George Foreman was raised in a Christian home, and eventually he came back to his roots—but not before he tried the world of gangs, drugs and violence. Recognising not only his physical prowess, but also his potential, a friend suggested he join a local gym to work out his aggression in a more constructive way. That led to his becoming a world heavyweight champion boxer, and making millions of dollars. But the career of a world champion boxer is relatively short, and eventually Foreman, aging and overweight, reached the place where the only fights he could get paid just a few thousand dollars. He desperately needed to lose weight and get back in shape.

A friend introduced him to a healthy diet, and part of his new eating regimen involved using a little grill. One day Foreman’s wife suggested that instead of simply using the grill for himself, he should put his name on it and others would buy it. And they did! Over 100 million George Foreman grills have been sold, and people are still buying them. Think about it. George Foreman made more money with his little grill than he made as a prizefighter. The Bible says that when the Holy Spirit empowers them ‘your old men will dream dreams.’

So regardless of your age, it’s not too late for you. Just get down on your knees today and pray, ‘Lord, all that I have and all that I am, I give fully to You. Use me as You see fit.’ And when He answers, be prepared for Him to take you in a whole new direction.

God is great. @68?

SLAP44:
For 6 whole months?

Where will all the northerners living in Lagos be passing from?

Naa only northerners dey use the bridge nii?

Anyway, one of the reasons I wanted to relocated away from Lagos. Lagos & her traffic wahala is killing. And one is not only liable to die young with smoking, but I'm sure one is liable to die even younger with Lagos traffic.

Here we go again.

RIP. Glad they did not report it was coronavirus that kill him.

It’s Not Too Late (1)

Mon, 6 Jul 2020

‘Remember the Lord your God. He is the One who gives you power to be successful.’ Deuteronomy 8:18 NLT

The famous inventor Samuel Morse dreamed of one day becoming a great painter. He even travelled to Paris in the pursuit of his dream. Years before, his preacher father, Jedidiah Morse, had counselled him, using the words of the Earl of Chesterfield: ‘Attend to one thing at a time. The steady and undissipated attention to one object is the sure mark of a superior genius.’ As a result, Morse threw himself into painting. But after a series of setbacks, he finally abandoned it. The crushing moment came when he lost the appointment to paint a historic mural at the capital in Washington, D.C., and he gave up painting entirely.

Writing about Samuel Morse in his book The Greater Journey, historian David McCullough says: ‘He must attend to one thing at a time, his father had preached. The “one thing” henceforth would be his telegraph… Had he not stopped painting when he did, no successful electromagnetic telegraph would have happened when it did, or at least not a Morse electromagnetic telegraph.’

Relatively late in his career, Samuel Morse gave up painting to focus on inventing the telegraph and also, eventually, a language called Morse Code that transformed how the world communicates. The Bible says, ‘Remember the Lord your God. He is the One who gives you power to be successful.’

And here’s the good news—there’s no age limit with God! He can give you success at the beginning, in the middle, or at the very end of your life. But in order to grasp the thing at which you will succeed, you must be willing to let go of the thing at which you have failed.

EzzyCarter:
So killing these animals would totally eradicate their hunger forever huh? Such a shallow-minded reasoning

and who tell you that Oyinbo (Caucasians) do hunt wild animals too?

Is she not older than him?

Anyway, age is just a number sha.

. I wish them all the goodies of life.

MASTERCHIEF0847:
Ajimobi's wife is petty and vengeful.

Vengeful to who? Fighting with the state government is fighting with the people of Oyo state.

Toks2008:
When I gave my life to Jesus at a very tender age, I thought it will be an experience that will be void of challenges but as I grew and life began to take away my innocence, I suddenly came face to face with the reality that I can never ever live a sinless life. I constantly battle with addictions, bad habits, and sins then fear crept in and I began to doubt my salvation, I began to doubt my chances of ever making heaven.

But I became liberated when I found out that GOD is never hard on me. All he wants me to do is to never ever condemn myself because I struggle with sins and addictions even after I have accepted Christ as savior(Romans 8:1) but that I continually work out my salvation with fear and trembling(Philippians 2:12) and this simply means that I must never find pleasure in sins, but acknowledge my weaknesses, but if I do sin, I can always come to him to ask for forgiveness, mercies, and strength to carry on(1 John 2:1)even if I struggle with sins till the point of death...

The narrative above applies to many believers who had at a point accepted Jesus but still struggled with their salvation afterward.

The secret the Devil does not want believers to understand is that the moment you give your life to Jesus, you are guaranteed a place in heaven if you do not give up on yourself because GOD will never ever give up on you. The devil will constantly accuse you with your sins so that you can give up your salvation but the gospel truth is that Your bad habits, addictions, and even sins can never ever separate you from the love of GOD as long as you are always willing to let go and allow GOD to help you.
Just as it is written...Romans 8 Verses 38 to 39. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

No matter the sins, addictions or bad habits you struggle with, you can do away with them totally if you sincerely want to. The biggest problem is that people always believe they can fight the battles on their own but it is impossible for anyone to do that...all you need is ask the Holy Spirit to help you overcome whatever bad habit, addiction, and sins you battle with and you will be amazed how easy it will be for you to hate those vices you thought you can never do without.

The bottom line is that as long as you come to Jesus, you are guaranteed heaven if you don't give up on yourself even if you struggle with sins till the day you die...

thanks for this masterpiece. God bless you as you've blessed me and others spiritually this morning.

Shalom.

What You Learn From A Heart Attack

Sun, 5 Jul 2020

‘Remember today what you have learned about the Lord through your experiences with Him.’ Deuteronomy 11:2 GNT

When you listen to people who have had near-death experiences, they’ll tell you things worth remembering: ‘Life is fragile and precious. I’ve decided to spend less time at work and more with my wife and family. I have a new compassion for people, more understanding and sympathy. I’ve come to know the Lord in a deeper and richer way than I ever thought possible.’

Instead of asking, ‘Why, Lord?’ they asked, ‘What do You want me to learn from this experience?’ It’s not that we are slow learners, we’re just quick forgetters. That’s why God told His people, ‘Remember today what you have learned about the Lord through your experiences with Him.’ So instead of asking God to improve your circumstances, ask Him to use your circumstances to improve you.

Life is a required course, so you might as well do your best to pass it. God is at work in your life, whether you know it or not. ‘He does not willingly bring suffering or grief to anyone.’ (Lamentations 3:33 GWT) God does not delight in your sufferings, but He delights in your development.

‘God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure He will continue it until it is finished.’ (Philippians 1:6 NCV) He will not fail. Why? Because He cannot fail! He will ‘work in us what is pleasing to Him.’ (Hebrews 13:21 NIV) Every challenge, large or small, is equipping you for the future God has in mind for you.

Their wahala, count me out.

obembet:
Please don't try that with SARS in your area o

is true. Why would they wanted to shot unarmed person? Especially a lady? Does that add up?

Ah!

muchroom:
This is why i don't argue with people anyhow again in public. "You are Mad", "You are so Stupid". I will just ignore, speak positive to myself and walk away jeje. Imagine this guy slapping you.