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A Prayer For Your Children.

Thu, 6 Jun 2019

‘Children are a heritage from the Lord.’ Psalm 127:3 NKJV

When someone loves you enough to leave you an inheritance, you should treasure it and treat it in a way that honours them. The Bible says that your children are a ‘heritage’ from the Lord.

So here’s a prayer for them: ‘Lord, I cannot begin to tell You how blessed and grateful I am for my children. I recognise each of them as a beautiful gift from You. You have given them to me to love and care for, to enjoy and celebrate, to delight in and raise so that they may come to know You as the greatest heritage of all. Thank You that no one, not even me, can ever be as good to them as You are. Because You have given me the privilege and responsibility of bringing them to You, teach me the importance of lifting them up before You each day in prayer. Keep them in the centre of Your love and designed purpose. Bless them with the knowledge of who You are. Help them to put their trust in You and stay on the path of life You have for them. Enable them to recognise the gifts and the calling that You have put in them, and to follow Your leading as You develop them and use them for Your glory. Make Your face shine upon them, Your grace be with them, and Your love abound in them. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.’

Are your children serving the Lord? If not, stand on this Bible promise: ‘“There is hope in your future,” says the Lord, “that your children shall come back to their own border [the principles they were taught].”’ (Jeremiah 31:17 NKJV)

Una go work tire for Abesan (Jakande) Housing Estate, Ipaja. Work is waiting for you there sir.

lol

wicked act.

Different Ways To Pray (4)

Wed, 5 Jun 2019

‘He will call on me, and I will answer him.’ Psalm 91:15 NIV

When we try to spend an extended period of time in prayer, our minds tend to wander. When that happens, is God upset with us? No, when your mind wanders—God’s Spirit is still with you. Sometimes your wandering thoughts can actually guide you into prayer.

John Ortberg writes: ‘I begin praying, and then I imagine myself being wildly successful at something. Or I replay a conversation with a person I’m upset with. Or I try to figure out how to solve a problem I’m worried about. I used to think of those kinds of thoughts as obstacles to prayer, but I’ve come to think of them as prayers waiting to be offered. Maybe the reason they pop into my mind isn’t simply my short attention span, but rather what my mind is really concerned about. So instead of trying to suppress these thoughts, it’s better to begin to talk to God about them. And just like that, I’m back in the flow of prayer. Indeed, we are free to pray in ways that will best help us live in the joyful awareness of God’s presence.’

Obviously, things like getting your hair done or your car fixed are distractions. When these arise, just write them down and say, ‘I’ll get to that later,’ then get back to prayer. Developing a rich and rewarding prayer life isn’t something you accomplish overnight; you have to work at it. But the rewards are more than worth the effort. You’re not unique; everybody battles distractions in prayer. Those who succeed are those who learn to deal with the distractions.

Anusiemgood:
But truthfully, Nigerians don't value their security operatives,
How can you use such manner while u know that police do patrol day and night to keep u save but instead of been appreciative, you abuse ur police....Their is serious Anger among the security operatives as against the civilians.

....and did he deserve a death sentence for that?

The killer will never know peace in his life forever. Why this killing of the innocent boy?

Different Ways To Pray (3)

Tue, 4 Jun 2019

‘I lay prostrate before the Lord.’ Deuteronomy 9:25 NIV

Find a prayer style that works for you. In Scripture people pray as they stand, kneel, lie on the ground, sit, stretch out their hands, lift their faces toward the sky, or bow them toward the earth. Just find the method that works best for you, and use it.

Some people pray better when they are moving. If you’re one of them, take a walk, go for a drive, or run. You are free to use your body and posture to help you turn your mind and heart towards God. When you’re acknowledging your sins, you may find it helpful to have your head bowed and to kneel; it’ll help you to remember and experience the humility of the moment. In worship, you may want to turn your face towards the sky. In asking for guidance, you may find it helpful to turn your palms upwards as a way of expressing with your body: ‘Lord, whatever You want.’ When praying for someone, say at a restaurant, you may want to look that person right in the eye while talking to God and say, ‘Father, I’m so grateful for this person. You know what they need. Give them what is required by their heart.’ When you’re praising God, put on a worship CD and sing along.

The point is you should approach God with the joy, excitement and simplicity with which a child runs into the arms of a loving parent. Just as you don’t have anyone else’s fingerprints, you don’t have anyone else’s temperament. So just approach God in a way that’s natural, spontaneous and comfortable for you.

Kudos!

Opportuneke:
we must evangelize as Christians,

It's our primary responsibility.

that's what Christ primarily want us to do. HE did a lot himself though, walking from Samaria to Jerusalem, from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and other places too. So, why can't Christians today fill the streets with evengelism, instead of occupying the churches every Sunday to do competions on fashion, iPhones and cars.

God please help me more to be a vessel in your hands in Jesus name.

Different Ways To Pray (2)

Mon, 3 Jun 2019

‘Hezekiah received the letter from the messengers and read it. Then he went up to the temple of the Lord and spread it out before the Lord.’ Isaiah 37:14 NIV

Hezekiah, King of Israel, received a threatening letter from a much more powerful king—the King of Assyria. The Assyrian potentate demanded unconditional surrender, and told Hezekiah not to trust in God. The letter was graphic, warning that resistance meant the Israelites would have to ‘eat their own excrement and drink their own urine’ before they died. (2 Kings 18:27 NIV)

So Hezekiah went to the temple ‘and spread it out before the Lord.’ Then he prayed: ‘God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made Heaven and earth. Give ear, O Lord, and hear; open your eyes, O Lord, and see.’ (Isaiah 37:16–17 NIV) Hezekiah basically said, ‘Lord, would You read this? Please do something about it!’

And God did. Indeed, what He did was spectacular. ‘Then the angel of the Lord went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning—there were all the dead bodies!’ (Isaiah 37:36 NIV) So, what piece of paper would you like to spread out before the Lord? A financial statement that’s overwhelming? A divorce decree? A medical diagnosis? An angry email? Any piece of paper that causes you stress can be an invitation to prayer, and a candidate to be spread out before the Lord. If it’s important to you, it’s important to Him. You say, ‘I’ve never done anything like that before.’ Try it. Give it to God, trust Him, and watch how He works things out for you.

Topmaike007:
you guys ehhhn,Reyes died like Paul Walker,may his soul rest in peace

exactly. Paul Walker come to mind.

RIP Reyes. Unfortunately, the family you are rushing home to now are in pains because of your death.

czarina:
Because we handle issues such as this poorly here, just wait for the rest to jump on the thread and claim Otedola used him for rituals. (whatever that means)

Special needs kids are everywhere, he won't be the first from a wealthy home.

...... haven't you said what was in your mind?

Mumu! .......after it makes you what you are today.

In life, you win some & you loose some. Buckle up AJ, better days are ahead of you.

where is Adeyemi Smart? I think he will be better choice than Dinosaur.

VillagePipu:
Calm down and stop typing as if you are frustrated.

The US won't give you visa if they don't like. It is not your right, it is a privilege. Your right is to sit down in Nigeria and fix it. Going to another person's country is a privilege.

Anyway, if you have something sensible to benefit the US, they would consider your application.

You don't seem to get his explanations. Going to the US doesn't necessarily means one is going there to stay. Many people are visiting for businesses, conferences and others things. Everything still boils down to US using style to infringe on others privacy which is totally wrong. Because I want their visa, does that means I cannot criticize them when they are wrong publicly?

damn!

imam07:
Canada is waiting for your social media details too.

Europe will follow soon. Africa is messed up big time. This mean the 2nd way of total slavery.

If only we can try and fix our country nii....

Different Ways to Pray (1)

Sun, 2 Jun 2019

‘His Spirit within us is actually praying for us.’ Romans 8:27 PHPS

Someone who’s better at prayer than you are is already at work on your behalf. ‘The Spirit of God… helps us in our present limitations. For example, we do not know how to pray worthily as sons of God, but His Spirit within us is actually praying for us in those agonising longings which never find words. And God who knows the heart’s secrets understands, of course, the Spirit’s intention as He prays for those who love God.’ (Romans 8:26–27 PHPS)

Notice, the Holy Spirit ‘helps us in our present limitations’. Sometimes we’ve a hard time focusing. We all know what it’s like to be with another person when their mind is wandering. What’s the answer? Try jotting down what goes on while you’re praying. The two most common hindrances to praying successfully are:

(a) your mind gets easily distracted

(b) you get tired.

When John Ortberg shared these frustrations with a friend, he suggested John go outside alone and simply invite Jesus along with him. Ortberg writes: ‘The next day I went to the ocean, took off my shoes, started to run and invited Jesus to come along. I found the strangest thing. When I thought I was supposed to be talking to Him, I found it effortful and difficult. Now that all I had to do was invite Him, I couldn’t stop thinking about Him. My mind kept reflecting on His being with me. I found myself wanting to point out the pelicans and the waves to Him. People and concerns would pop into my mind, and I would find myself telling Jesus about them. Everything changed.’

So, invite Jesus to come along with you today and share each thing you do with Him.

Yes.

ultron12345:
And where exactly have you being to? I've been to the best parts of the world, but I'll still come back home.

I have health insurance and access to good private healthcare in Nigeria. Do monthly medical checkups, so anything is dealt with before it becomes serious. Electricity in my location is good. Once the electricity goes off, the generator comes on automatically. I don't have to give away more than half of my income as taxes and other government fees. I just use a tiny portion of it for diesel and other things.

I can visit abroad for a week or 2 and come back home.

At least, I have peace of mind here. Unlike in another man's land where more than half of your income is taken away by the government in the name of property, environmental, and automobile taxes. Another mans land where they'll use little bits of racism to frustrate daily you or you can even be shot down while taking a stroll.

Sir, not everybody dey lucky like you. But all we want our government to try and do for the people is "better the economy" of Nigeria. Nigerians are not lazy, we can manage whatever we have.

Pavore9:
A good number of them for Yahoo yahoo.

ah! Okay.

Pavore9:
And more are flying in daily!

Oga ooo. Is Nigeria this so bad? or, is it our people cannot sit down and plan something to work/trade on here? I'm told Rome wasn't built in a day. And that's true. But most of these countries too have their challenges and not all that glitters are gold.

DonFebzyBlog:
Do you have common sense at all. Where did you see me advising anyone about traveling or not traveling. Is the topic to hard for you to comprehend that I am just sharing my experience. After you will think you know how to talk.

I'm happy for your response. Seem the guy is high on something. Just leave him abeg.

Pavore9:
Hmm....stranded Nigerians plenty here for Nairobi.

Can you imagine? Nairobi in Kenya.

who say Nigeria no good?..... lol. God give us money, with long life complemented with good health. When there's life, hope plenty jare.

I honestly hope the media is allowing this little girl to rest and enjoy her marriage. Ah! Regina this, Regina that..... why now?

is this Buhari administration really fighting against corruption? The news I'm reading better not be true.

Imagine the big difference in the km?

Kilode. Ta la she?

aadoiza:
Please if you're ever gonna use "whom or who" and not sure which would be correct, just slot in the respective object or subject pronouns to see which one fits in. Whom were about seven = them were about seven. Who are about seven = they were about seven. And if you're not sure, just use "who" to be on a safer side.

......big wahala about cultist threatening students at school, and you still have time to dey correct English language wey no be my papa language?

I tire ooo

Pray From Your Heart.

Sat, 1 Jun 2019

‘When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites.’ Matthew 6:5 GWT

Back in the first century, actors were called ‘hupokrités’, meaning a stage-player or one who pretends. When Jesus called the Pharisees ‘hypocrites’, He was accusing them of acting out a role and not being genuine. God isn’t moved by our attempts to fake it.

Author John Ortberg points out five things about their prayers:

(1) They had become a shallow exercise rather than a deep relationship-building one.

(2) They were rituals, rather than authentic expressions of a loving heart.

(3) They were long and wordy, designed to impress others.

(4) They were filled with meaningless clichés.

(5) They became a cause for pride rather than an opportunity to express humble reliance on God.

Can you imagine your child approaching you with a whole bunch of religious ‘thee’s’ and ‘thou’s’? How would you feel? When it comes to prayer, Jesus said: ‘When you pray, don’t be like the play-actors. They love to stand and pray… so that people may see them at it. Believe me, they have had all the reward they are going to get. But when you pray, go into your own room, shut your door and pray to your Father privately. Your Father who sees all private things will reward you. And when you pray don’t rattle off long prayers like the pagans who think they will be heard because they use so many words… God, who is your Father, knows your needs before you ask Him.’ (Matthew 6:6–8 PHPS)

You can pray anywhere, at any time: in your car, lying in bed, while you’re exercising, or at work. All God asks is that you be spontaneous, personal and honest. In other words, pray from your heart.

Nigeria is not new with the OIC meetings. I think Babaginda regime started it (I'm not sure though). What I am concern more about is people practicing their religions freely without been intimidated or any harassment. As a Christian, I have blood families and friends that are Muslims. And we respected and honour each others religion. So, Nigerians should learn to tolerate each others in all the 4 corners of the country without intimidating each other.