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Do Only What God Wants You To Do

Wed, 29 Apr 2020

‘I have brought You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do.’ John 17:4 NIV

Over half of those who enter the ministry quit within ten years because of stress and discouragement. How can you avoid that? By following Christ’s example. How did Jesus do it? He tells us: ‘The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does… By Myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and My judgment is just, for I seek not to please Myself but Him who sent Me.’ (John 5:19–20, 30 NIV)

That sounds simple, right? Simple—but not easy. People will try to talk you into doing good things that are not necessarily God’s highest priority for you. You can spend your life doing the ‘good’ and never get around to doing the ‘best’. Jesus said, ‘I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.’ (John 17:4 NKJV)

If God doesn’t give it to you, don’t take it on. And if He does, don’t try it without His help. Grandfather clocks come with two simple instructions. First, don’t let it run down. Second, don’t wind it too tight. Why did Jesus rise before dawn to pray and sometimes pray all night? To avoid getting run-down, or wound up too tight! The Bible says, ‘Give your burdens to the Lord, and He will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.’ (Psalm 55:22 NLT) But He can only carry them when you give them to Him.

All this monies are going into voice mail oooo.

MURIC again!

‘Yes, But’ People

Tue, 28 Apr 2020

‘They have an unhealthy interest in controversies.’ 1 Timothy 6:4 NIV

Some people miss all the good things in life by focusing only on what’s wrong. They miss the flowers in the garden and point out the weeds. Who are they? They’re the ‘Yes, but’ people. In order to help them and to deal with them the right way, you must:

(1) Be discerning. Recognise that often their outward bravado masks a deep inner insecurity. It lets them shift the focus off their own fears and onto the faults of others.

(2) Be accepting. Our first inclination is to ignore and isolate difficult people. That’s a mistake. Difficult people often want to be ignored, and avoiding them just provides the emotional distance for them to hide. Plus, it confirms their belief that you don’t care and won’t listen because you think they’re wrong and you’re right.

(3) Be interested. Show genuine concern for their family, their work, and their well-being. ‘Yes, but’ people usually struggle with giving and receiving love; they’re inclined to elevate opinion and loyalty above communication and reconciliation. And nowhere is it more evident than in their personal lives. So be prepared to pray with them about the trail of broken relationships you’re likely to find.

(4) Be kind. The Bible says, ‘Love is patient, love is kind… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.’ (1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV)

Avoiding ‘Yes, but’ people doesn’t work; neither does arguing with them or trying to straighten them out. You can’t change the habits of a lifetime in one or two conversations. But given enough time, the one strategy that never fails is love.

sholatech:
Now..Thats a great one from Africa! Hope it can be mass produced immediately for all African countries to buy.

i wondered sometime if the AU is really working?

Prayers That Don’t Work

Mon, 27 Apr 2020

‘My prayers returned to me unanswered.’ Psalm 35:13 NIV

Misdirected prayers. Some people turn the blessing at mealtime into a public airing of their frustrations. Others bounce their prayers off God, hoping to hit the person across the table—the one they’re trying to win to Christ. Don’t do that. God gets enough bad press without you adding to it! Jesus said, ‘When you pray, don’t be like the play-actors.’ (Matthew 6:5 PHPS)

Judgmental prayers. In one church a childless couple was praying for a baby. The prayer group arbitrarily decided the husband wasn’t ‘godly’ enough to be a father, so they spent their time asking God to change him. If God gave children only to perfect parents, the human race would be extinct! The Bible says, ‘We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of Your mercy.’ (Daniel 9:18 NLT)

Quorum-based prayers. You think there’s a better chance of getting your prayers answered if you involve a lot of people, like having a quorum at a business meeting. With God, what matters is the faith with which you pray, not the number of people. Jesus said, ‘Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.’ (Mark 11:24 NIV) Now, when you face a situation that’s too big to handle alone, it’s wise to reach for someone who really knows God and can pray in agreement with you.

Which raises the question: do you have prayer partners you can call on? Are you a prayer partner for someone else? If not, then begin praying for Him to send someone to come alongside you.

Guy, you are too good.

Kilode?

Senegal orders Coronavirus drugs made in Madagascar

Senegalese authorities have confirmed reports that they are expecting anti-Covid-19 traditional medicine from Madagascar where the locally prepared potion is being promoted as a remedy to the Coronavirus.

Government spokesperson Abdou Latif Coulibaly told public broadcaster RTS that Senegal was ready to test the “miracle” drug, officially known as Covid-Organics.

The Covid-Organics is a herbal concoction prepared by researchers from the Madagascan Institute for Applied Research (IMRA), which has cured 60 patients, according to officials in the Island country.

“Covid-Organics will be used in prophylaxis, that is to say in preventive, but clinical observations have shown a tendency to its curative effectiveness," said Dr. Charles Andrianjara, director general of IMRA.

Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina drank the liquid in front of cameras during a public presentation in the country’s capital Antananarivo a few days ago.

Senegal president Macky Sall and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi have shown support for the project.

However, the World Health Organization (WHO), which did not attend the launch of the drug, noted that there is currently "no evidence" that the potion can "prevent or cure the disease".

The views expressed in this article are the writer's

She could be better than her brother though.

That no 3 is strong.

We all seriously need to turn to God for forgiveness. Things are really getting out of hand.

Forgive Them And Release Yourself

Sun, 26 Apr 2020

‘When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them.’ Mark 11:25 NIV

When someone hurts us, our natural response is to either hurt them back or hope they will suffer for what they have done to us. Yet as redeemed children of God, we know this is the wrong response. That is when we discover forgiving someone doesn’t come naturally or easily; it requires supernatural grace on our part. And where do we get that? Through prayer! Jesus said, ‘When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in Heaven may forgive you your sins.’ Recalling God’s grace towards you leaves you no choice but to extend that same grace towards someone who hurts you.

Lewis Smedes said, ‘Forgiveness is a decision to set a prisoner free, and then discovering that the prisoner is you.’ So if you have a desire to forgive someone, get excited; the Holy Spirit has already done half the job. To complete the other half, humble yourself and pray: ‘Father, I turn from every desire I have to avenge this wrong. You saw the situation before it happened, and in Your infinite wisdom You allowed it to be so. Your Word says that “all things work together for good” (Romans 8:28 KJV)—even this for my good—so from this moment on, with the help of Your Holy Spirit, I forgive them. I will not dwell on the situation but will declare Your Word instead.’

That’s called ‘a prayer of release’. And you’re not just releasing your offender; you’re releasing and repositioning yourself to walk in God’s blessing. That’s why you must forgive them!

fearless247:
Did you read this your comment before posting it?

Lipscomb:
They should kill them before they turn to armrobber.

ah!

......this your judgement get as he be ooo.

Do You Have A Difficult Boss?

Sat, 25 Apr 2020

‘Serve wholeheartedly.’ Ephesians 6:7 NIV

If you think your boss is hard to get along with, imagine working for David’s boss, King Saul. The more David tried to help him, the more Saul tried to kill him. So what did David do? Every time his boss flew into a jealous rage and threw spears at him, David ducked and kept on serving him. Why?

(1) Because David knew God had called him to be king, and what better place to learn the ropes than in the king’s employ? The truth is, sometimes you can learn more from mistakes and failures than from the achievements of success. So David kept his head down and kept on learning and growing.

(2) David recognised that because Saul had been called by God to the position he held, it was God’s job, not his, to remove him. Was that hard to do? Yes. But David understood that how you treat others when they’re in trouble determines how God treats you when you’re in trouble. And before his life was over, David got into lots of trouble and needed God’s mercy big-time!

Paul writes, ‘Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.’ Instead of murmuring and complaining, work to excel on the job and pray for favour. Remember: ‘The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.’ (Proverbs 21:1 NKJV) Because David acted with grace and integrity while serving under a boss who was a nightmare, God made him the boss! And when you honour God on the job, He can do the same for you.

Be Willing To Listen, Consider, And Yield

Fri, 24 Apr 2020

‘Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another.’ Romans 12:10 NKJV

In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died after being hurled into the icy water below. News of the disaster got worse when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn’t a technical problem like radar malfunction, or even thick fog. The cause was human stubbornness. Each captain was aware of the other ship’s presence and both could have steered clear. But according to news reports, neither captain wanted to give way to the other, because each was too proud to yield. By the time they came to their senses, it was too late.

If you’re a tough-minded, strong-willed, make-it-happen kind of person, think about what you’ve just read. If by winning the argument you hurt or lose the relationship, what have you gained? If you save face but lose the relationship, you end up in the loss column. So here’s the word for you today: ‘Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another… Be of the same mind towards one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men… Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord… Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ (Romans 12:10–21 NKJV)

It certainly that ECOWAS doesn't know what they are doing.

Silly talk. Naughty misser

Iamdamifroshii:
This sounds scary

that's the fact.
We should just learn how to deal with the situation till there's vaccine nii.

Elove1:
Any one reading this,won't die untimely this year ijn.

Amen.

eddieguru:
Hello nairalanders,


Although, I'm not good at writing

I had sex with a girl I met on Facebook, and now my urine hurts.

I'm currently taking injections and drugs, but I don't really know what I've been infected with...

While I'm taking treatment i've been having coloured urine ( yellow, brown and orange)

Guys I'm simply confused right now...advise a brother

My advice for a brother is to stop having unprotected sex.

........but God will see you out of this infection.

nairavsdollars:
the fact that they messed up Nigeria doesnt mean they should be afraid of talking when Buhari's government is doing badly>

You are right sha, but do you think the later will respect any of them talking sha?

Imagine! People who helped ruined Nigeria is talking.
Hummmm...... Wonder shall not finish.

Choose Joy

Thu, 23 Apr 2020

‘Do everything without complaining.’ Philippians 2:14 NLT

Chronic complainers are almost impossible to help. You can never satisfy them but they won’t let you stop trying, so you end up feeling trapped. Once you get a reputation as a chronic complainer, people avoid you like the plague, and you end up feeling lonely and unappreciated. And chances are you’ll never really understand why!

Attitudes don’t just happen—you choose them. Paul writes, ‘Rejoice in the Lord always.’ (Philippians 4:4 NKJV) Joylessness is something many church folks are prone to indulge in, and it’s usually not the kind of problem that gets you thrown out of the choir or removed from the church committee. The psalmist writes, ‘This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ (Psalm 118:24 NKJV) Notice that he doesn’t say, ‘Yesterday was God’s day, how happy I was then,’ or, ‘Tomorrow will be God’s day, I’ll endure until then.’

No, this day is a gift from God! Complaining is often self-centred; it’s about what you like and don’t like. It is self-focused. Real joy is a choice. It comes to those who devote themselves to something greater than their own happiness. There are decisions you get to make every day, like what you eat, the clothes you wear—and the attitude you project. Paul was in prison with no hope of release when he wrote, ‘Rejoice in the Lord always.’

His circumstances didn’t dictate his joy, his focus did! And the same goes for you. ‘Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 NLT) So today choose joy!

Things has really really gone bad........



I just prayed this virus is not man made deadly weapon. Because this is pure wickedness on human. I feel so bad reading this bad news.

Evil people. They should be dealt with immediately.

Why not use a bank now?






......which kind wahala be this now?

Is he bleaching nii?

yerokunphilips:
God our eyes are on you ,we know we don't have what it takes to handle this . Even the so called world powers are overwhelmed, talkless of our nation . God you are help of the helpless ,help us as a nation ,as a continent and the world as a whole . We plead for mercy. All these we asked in Jesus Christ mighty name .

Amen in Jesus name.

People Pleasing

Wed, 22 Apr 2020

‘I’m not trying to win the approval of people.’ Galatians 1:10 NLT

People pleasing does two things:

(1) It makes you neglect your own needs in order to meet other people’s.

(2) It causes you to make decisions based on their approval.

Either way, you can end up feeling like a doormat. Maybe you became a people pleaser early in life to get the attention you craved and couldn’t get any other way. Or maybe you never learned to trust your own judgment. The Bible says, ‘Fearing people is a dangerous trap’ (Proverbs 29:25 NLT), because it always backfires. Not only do others get upset with you, you end up disappointed with yourself when things don’t work out.

Peter struggled with people-pleasing. The night before the crucifixion when ‘a servant girl… said… “You were one of those with Jesus”… Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”’ (Matthew 26:69–70 NLT) Afterwards he ended up weeping over his failure.

When Samuel confronted Saul about his decision not to completely destroy the Amalekites: ‘Saul admitted…“I was afraid of the people and did what they demanded.”’ (1 Samuel 15:24 NLT) Paul, on the other hand, wrote, ‘I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.’ It’s good to be considerate, loving, and patient, but you can’t let yourself be intimidated and manipulated: ‘God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power.’ (2 Timothy 1:7 NASB)

When you yield to the fear of others you allow them, not God, to control your life. God doesn’t want you to serve people out of fear, but out of love for them—and Him.