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....... I honestly still don't know who we offend for this country?

God Will Forgive You

Wed, 22 May 2019

‘With you there is forgiveness.’ Psalm 130:4 ESV

The psalmist wrote: ‘Out of the depths I cry to You, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If You, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.’ (Psalm 130:1-4 NIV)

But God’s forgiveness is worthless unless you receive it by faith—and then forgive yourself! You say, ‘But what about my past?’ The moment you receive God’s forgiveness you no longer have a past—you only have a future. However, you must do three things:

(1) Realise that everybody fails. Samson failed by getting too close to the wrong woman (see Judges 16). Jonah failed by trying to run from the assignment God gave him (see Jonah 1:3). Peter failed when he denied Jesus (see Matthew 26:34). Yet God forgave and used each of them for His glory.

(2) You must process your emotions. Regret: ‘If only I hadn’t done it.’ Frustration: ‘I did my best. Why wasn’t it good enough?’ Self-pity: ‘Nobody loves me so I’ll just sit here and lick my wounds.’ Paralysis: ‘I’ve done it too often. My mistake is too big. I’ll never get beyond it.’ Your emotions are lying to you—don’t believe them!

(3) When you fall, get back up again. ‘Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again.’ (Proverbs 24:16 NIV) Notice, the righteous as well as the unrighteous fall. So be like the lady who said, ‘I’m never down. I’m either up, or I’m getting up!’ How about it—are you ready to get up and try again? If so, God will work with you.

........ I knew it. In fact if 9jabet put it out on stake, I would have won the bet. Okorocha the STATUE master.

Your enemies have suffered.

..... who Africa offend?

iTearHerToto:
This man is still alive Thought he's wasted

aiye akamara. ..... Oga oooo

God is wonderful.

Recognise Your Gift, Know Your Goal

Tue, 21 May 2019

‘Do not turn aside; for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit.’ 1 Samuel 12:21 NKJV

In order to succeed in what God has called you to do in life, you must recognise your gift and know your goal. When you’re clear about and committed to these two things, you need to demonstrate two qualities: discipline and determination.

Fritz Kreisler, one of the greatest violinists of all time, had them. Crowds packed Carnegie Hall in New York to hear him. But the road to success was a bumpy ride. As a boy he wanted to do nothing more than play the violin, so his parents paid for him to have music lessons. But he didn’t make as much progress as they hoped, and after a few years he quit the lessons. Over the next several years, through college and early adulthood, he studied medicine but failed to complete medical school. He joined the army and failed to be promoted. He tried and quit many other pursuits. Realising that the one piece of success he had enjoyed in life related to the violin, he went back to his instructor and said, ‘I want to play.’

She said, ‘Fine, I’ll take you back as a student, but only if you acquire the irreplaceable quality that is necessary for you to become a great violinist. You must exhibit undefeatable determination.’

So here are your steps to success:

(1) Recognise your gift

(2) Know your goal

(3) Dedicate yourself to the process no matter how long it takes

(4) Trust God to bless your efforts.

it's their way of dressing and he was honored with it. Nothing is wrong with his dressing.

God Has Set A Time To Favour You

Mon, 20 May 2019

‘You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favour to her; the appointed time has come.’ Psalm 102:13 NIV

All of your life can be training for one season, one God-given assignment, one purpose. You may determine the number of years required to graduate from university with your degree. You may know the amount of effort and the approximate timeline required to rise to the top of your profession. But when it comes to experiencing the favour of God, He sets the time.

‘But You, O Lord, sit enthroned for ever, Your renown endures through all generations. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favour to her; the appointed time has come.’ (Psalm 102:12–13 NIV)

One moment of God’s favour will do more for you than a lifetime of striving. In his book Still Standing: 8 Winning Strategies for Facing Tough Times, Dr James Merritt writes: ‘In a meeting that took less than twenty minutes, Pharaoh made Joseph prime minister of the entire country—second in authority only to him! Pharaoh’s act catapulted Joseph from the pit to the palace. God works, in hindsight, through a beautiful story arc. His way of getting Joseph to the palace was through the pit and the prison. As with Joseph, what we so often see as stumbling blocks are really stepping stones God uses to accomplish His plan and fulfil His purpose in our lives.’

It’s your obedience to God that brings His favour, and your faithfulness in difficult times: ‘For better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health.’ So be faithful and press on; God has set a time to favour you!

Being There In The Crisis (3)

Sat, 18 May 2019

‘He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.’ 2 Corinthians 1:4 CEV

In a crisis people often fail to see the resources that God has made available to them. Here are three types:

(1) Spiritual resources. ‘God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.’ (Psalm 46:1 KJV) This ‘very present’ God illuminates our darkness and confusion. His love is the source of all comfort (see 2 Corinthians 1:3). His presence addresses our loneliness, and His power addresses our helplessness.

(2) Personal resources. People in crisis forget that God has given them strengths and abilities which include faith, skills, memories of past triumphs, empowering attitudes, and motivations. Reminding them of these encourages them to ‘take back their power’.

(3) Interpersonal resources. Most people already have support networks; they just need to be activated. There are family members, friends, business associates, and neighbours willing to pitch in when asked. Community resources are also available for medical, financial, and material assistance. And the church can find ways to apply the ‘great commandment’ in crisis times (see Matthew 22:36–39). Members can be invited to pray, give money, provide practical assistance like meals, help with the children, transportation, etc. People are reluctant to ask for help because they’re embarrassed and feel they should be able to handle their own problems, or think they’re failing by ‘accepting charity’. Help them to understand that others are happy to help, and that one day they can ‘return the blessing’.

....his treatments will go well in Jesus name. All the drugs that will be administer to his body shall go well with his body in Jesus name.

Amen.

Being There In The Crisis (2)

Fri, 17 May 2019

‘Offer each other a helping hand.’ Galatians 6:2 CEV

Your aim should be to help people cope with their crisis and grow through it. This means lowering their fear level and helping them to function normally again by:

(1) Making contact with them. People in crisis tend to withdraw rather than ask for help. So you may have to make that first move, showing them understanding and genuine interest. You don’t have to be a professional; two simple steps can make a big difference. Listen attentively to their concerns and perceptions, and maintain eye contact. These two things will make them feel valued and understood.

(2) Helping reduce their anxiety. A calming presence can lower their stress. Encourage them to talk about their concerns and offer hope. For example, say, ‘There are ways to deal with this situation.’ Chances are the person’s outlook is distorted or overly pessimistic, so gently suggest other perspectives. For example: ‘May I suggest another way of looking at this?’ Whenever possible give them hope for the future: ‘I realise it’s tough, but with God’s help I believe you can handle it.’ Then give them a Bible promise to back it up (see Jeremiah 33:3).

(3) Focusing on real issues. In a crisis people are often overwhelmed by the array of confusing facts, potential problems, and necessary decisions. By offering them assistance in deciding what issues must be faced first, and what problems need to be solved now, you help alleviate their distress. Rather than discussing the past or worrying about the future, concentrating on the present and helping them take action can lessen their anxiety and empower them to cope better.

Being There In The Crisis (1)

Thu, 16 May 2019

‘Those who offer comfort to the sorrowing should do so with Christian cheer.’ Romans 12:8 TLB

You say, ‘It’s not my responsibility. I’m not getting involved!’ Psychologists call this ‘compassionate disengagement’, the tendency to avoid helping someone in trouble. Whether your motivation is inconvenience, self-protection, or indifference, it’s wrong. ‘Being there’ is how you demonstrate your love for God and your neighbour. And helping requires recognising three kinds of crises:

(1) Accidental or situational crises. These involve things like sudden threats to our well-being, disruptive events, unexpected losses, the discovery of a serious illness, the death of a loved one, a family breakdown, the loss of livelihood or security. The patriarch Job experienced all these events together at the same time and wondered why God had allowed so many bad things to happen to him.

(2) Developmental crises. These occur in the course of everyday life: moving house, adjusting to marriage, parenting, retirement, ageing, declining health, and the loss of friends. Abraham and Sarah moved many times. They also endured years of childlessness and family stress, including the challenge of God’s request that they sacrifice the child of destiny—Isaac.

(3) Existential crises. These are when we face disturbing truths about ourselves. We may see ourselves as failures, grapple with being divorced or widowed, learn that our illness is incurable, experience rejection because of our race, class, age, or gender, or realise we may be getting too old to fulfil our life goals. True ‘helpers’ understand such crises, get involved, and encourage those in distress. They keep their eyes open, and are quick to ‘offer comfort to the sorrowing.’

jendhorlee:
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a bi.......lol

Use The ‘Praise Strategy’

Wed, 15 May 2019

‘Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand.’ Psalm 149:6 NKJV

The Christian life is a battlefield with an enemy who’s out to defeat us every day. But God has given us strategies for winning, and praise is one of them. When Israel’s army went into battle, the tribe of Judah led the way. The name Judah means ‘praise the Lord’. So when you go into battle, go with ‘the high praises of God’ in your mouth and He will go before you.

This is the ‘praise strategy’ that toppled the walls of Jericho for Joshua, and caused Jehoshaphat’s enemies to destroy one other before the battle even began (see 2 Chronicles 20). It’s a decision to praise God when you face a situation you can’t handle; to focus on Him instead of on your problem. You may not feel worthy—but He is! You may not feel able—but He is! Remind God of His promises. Nothing moves Him like the sight of His children praising His name and claiming His promises in the face of adversity. Jesus said, ‘I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; what you prohibit on earth will be prohibited in Heaven, and what you permit on earth will be permitted in Heaven.’ (Matthew 16:19 GNT)

Praise invites God to intervene, so use it. And find somebody to join you in praise (see Matthew 18:19). Multiply your impact before the throne of God. The Bible says, ‘About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened. Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the jail to its foundations. The doors opened, and the chains fell from all the prisoners.’ (Acts 16:25–26 CEV)

So, the word for you today is: use the ‘praise strategy’!

leokid866:
This group also forgot to mention that he tripled the Levys for companies that work with some certain agencies, for example lasaa fees went fromissing 100k to 300k in one night. He also opened the door for international companies to come dominate in our markets, he brought Jc Decaucx from France and gave them choice locations no to forget the people he brought to replace lawma. And do they think we would not notice when he shifted aside the ministry of works and ministry of Transport and the lsdpc when he started his oshodi project. Fashola offered to do that project as minister of works but he quickly snatched it and ran it through a private company of his choice. The airport bus terminal he brought Buhari to inaugurate has never been put to use and has had to be worked on multiple times after. Who do these idiots think they are talking to. He is lucky we are not calling for his head. We are way past the point where some lucky bureaucrat would be using our head to shine floor.

noted.

Move While The Door Is Open

Tue, 14 May 2019

‘But they all alike began to make excuses.’ Luke 14:18 NIV

Jesus told the story of a man who planned a banquet and invited several guests. Listen to some of their excuses for not attending. ‘I’ve purchased a field.’ ‘I’ve bought some oxen.’ ‘I just got married.’ So the host said, ‘Not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’ (Luke 14:24 NIV) Maybe you think you’re different, that you have a good reason for saying no to God. But is it worth missing your destiny for?

When God speaks to you, that’s the moment of truth! At that point you either make a commitment or make an excuse. There and then you’re deciding your destiny! What is God asking you to do? What’s making you hesitate? Fear of failure? Fear of being criticised? Fear usually comes dressed up as an excuse. And every time you waver or pull back, you lay another brick in the wall that will ultimately keep you from reaching your God-ordained destiny.

Author John Mason says, ‘Opportunity is often lost in deliberation.’ So if God’s telling you to do something, take His hand and move forward in faith. You can’t control the direction of the wind, but by God’s grace you can adjust your sails to take you where you need to go. The great educator and scientist George Washington Carver said, ‘Ninety-nine per cent of failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.’ Remember, opportunity is a visitor: don’t assume it will be back tomorrow. Now is the time—move while the door is open!

Sakamanje. .......lol

lyniyke:
nawa this is serious. pick up my call God

..... God pick up your calls to be a drug baron?..... Humm!

zoedew:
I hear you! Truth is, pragmatic and sound politicking is a give and take affair with good governance as its focus. It has humility at its core. Ambode grossly lacks humility!

hummm!..... but what about all the accusations?

*Why I was removed as Governor* (Could all this be true?)

1) I constructed 22 roads in Alimosho and refused to award any of the contracts to Aregbesola and co.

2) I insisted that contracts that had been awarded to party leaders under Fashola must be executed before they can be awarded new contracts under my regime.

3) I wanted to phase out Danfos and Area boys from the streets of Lagos and introduce smarter means of transportation without Area boys and Agberos.

4) I refused to pad the budget with 10% for house of assembly members led by Bayo Osinowo and Mudashir Obasa.

5) I refused to grant the concession of 4th mainland bridge to Tinubu’s Hitech

6) I refused to increase the amount of money being paid from the state revenue to Tinubu through Alpha Beta from 10% to 20%

7) I developed Epe. Epe was never in their master plan.

I refused to support Aregbesola and Bayo Osinowo’s senatorial ambitions because they are not Lagosians.

9) I refused to use Lagos state funds to finance osun elections.

10) I opposed Tinubu’s succession plan, which will see his son Seyi Tinubu becoming the next Governor of Lagos state after me.

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Can someone tell the young lad that not all the people that goes to school are successful in life. If he is ready, let him get across to come and learn about farm work.

My advice to him though.

Restoring Damaged People (4)

Mon, 13 May 2019

‘He wanted to see who Jesus was.’ Luke 19:3 NIV

The Bible says, ‘Zacchaeus… was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree.’ (Luke 19:2–4 NIV) The story of Zacchaeus teaches us that being rich doesn’t protect us from being damaged. How some wealthy people got damaged is in the story of how they got rich. When you violate your conscience, it’s hard to live in your own skin. When you trade your core values for money, your success can be hollow and your guilt heavy.

Zacchaeus struggled with this and he said to the Lord: ‘If I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.’ (Luke 19:8 NIV) If that’s how you feel today, Jesus is saying to you the three things He said to Zacchaeus:

(1) ‘Make haste.’ Don’t put off your salvation. At any given moment you’re as close to eternity as a faulty heartbeat or a malignant cell. Don’t gamble with your soul; get right with God while you can.

(2) ‘Come down.’ Humble yourself. Kneel at the feet of the One who loves you and gave His life to redeem you. It doesn’t matter how badly you’ve failed: ‘If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.’ (1 John 1:9 NKJV)

(3) ‘Today I must stay at your house.’ (Luke 19:5 NAS) The Greek word for ‘stay’ means ‘to continue to be present’ or ‘take up residence’. Refuse to live another day without the assurance that Christ lives in your heart, directs your steps, and watches over all that concerns you.

Give us all the spirit of forgiveness dear Lord in Jesus name.

The Dangers Of ‘Super Parenting’

Sun, 12 May 2019

‘What a pleasure to have children who are wise. So give your father and mother joy!’ Proverbs 23:24–25 NLT

Your goal as a parent should not be to raise perfect children, but to impart to them the wisdom needed for successful living. This raises two challenges: parental neglect and parental obsession. The second one is prevalent among parents who become obsessed with their children, leaving them no time for recreation, romance or rest. These folks probably wouldn’t even consider Mother Teresa to be qualified as their babysitter!

The motives of obsessive parents may be good, but their preoccupation can lead to three serious problems:

(1) Making children the centrepiece of life, which is not in their best interests. If you make children the centre of the universe, they are in for a rude awakening when they get out into the real world.

(2) Emotional and physical fatigue produces what is known as ‘parental burnout’. Just as a battery cannot continually be drained, you need time to recharge physically, emotionally and spiritually. When you don’t get it, you run on your nerves and everybody around you feels the negative effects.

(3) ‘Super parenting’ can be destructive to a marriage, especially when the mother is the one so inclined. A father may come to resent the children for taking his wife away from him, or she may think her husband is selfish because he doesn’t match her commitment to the kids. Either way, a wedge is driven between them that could eventually destroy the family. The Bible says, ‘Let your moderation be known unto all men.’ (Philippians 4:5 KJV) Moderation, or balance, is the key to a healthy and happy family life.

Restoring Damaged People (3)

Sat, 11 May 2019

'He needed to go through Samaria.’ John 4:4 NKJV

Why does the Bible say Jesus ‘needed to go through Samaria’? To redeem a damaged woman who was called to introduce the Gospel to Samaria for the first time. Think about the situation Jesus faced; the heat was smouldering, the journey was long, and He was on foot. He knew He wouldn’t be welcome there because of a long-standing animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Women in those days veiled their faces and were forbidden to speak to men outside their own family. This woman was already the talk of the town because she’d been married five times.

So why did Jesus feel He ‘needed to go through Samaria’? Because He saw her as a diamond in the rough. He looked beyond her problem and saw her potential for His Kingdom. The Bible says, ‘Many of the Samaritans of that city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified.’ (John 4:39 NKJV) There’s an important lesson here. The schedule didn’t control Jesus; the will of God and the needs of hurting people did. He was willing to go out of His way, overturn tradition, and break new ground to do it.

Notice what Jesus told His disciples afterwards:
‘Do you not say, “There are still four months and then comes the harvest?” Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.’ ( John 4:35–36 NKJV)

"eke nparo fun iro". ....... (liar dey lie for liar).

ultimatekint:
God bless you.
I am a single parent since almost fifteen years ago. I have a practical experience of your message. My boy is a gift for this generation,academically sound,excellent morale,sound health etc ,all because God is faithful to us.��

it is well with you sir in Jesus name.

Restoring Damaged People (2)

Fri, 10 May 2019

‘Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.’ 1 Timothy 1:15 NKJV

The apostle Paul writes, ‘I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it.’ (Galatians 1:13 NKJV) Paul had a criminal record. He had the blood of innocent men and women on his hands. Yet God used him to write half the New Testament, establish the church, and carry the name of Jesus into the courts of Caesar.

But would you have trusted him to be the leader of your denomination, or envisioned him teaching great truths and introducing you to revelations he received from Heaven? The Bible says, ‘God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.’ (Romans 11:29 NIV) God never cancels our calling and He never withdraws the spiritual gifts He gives us. And if He does not, we must not.

How should we handle a brother or sister in Christ who goes astray? With gentleness! ‘If a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.’ (Galatians 6:1–2 NKJV)

Is restoring people sometimes messy? Yes. Is it easy? No. Paul says it’s a ‘burden’, especially when they’ve brought embarrassment to God’s redeemed family. But that’s the point—they are still our spiritual family! And the world is watching to see how we treat them. If we throw away those who stumble, why would the world believe we wouldn’t do the same to them? Think about it. If you can’t find grace in the family of God, where are you going to find it?

Henryjp10:
Was I the first to comment

let me check it out first. .......lol

.........where is Koko? in which state?