₦airaland Forum

Jesusloveyou:
correct wages should be 25,000 naira, and increase workforce

Exactly. 25k would have been the best. The private sector and state government can try and come on board with this. God help us in Nigeria. Better still, I would prefer pay per hour system as it's run in the western world too.

PenSniper:
Thanks

You are welcome. Do have a fulfilled week ahead IJN.

Monday May 16

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”  Heb 12:2

Ask God for a vision

A vision is a picture of what “can be” rather than “what is.” Your vision may be to bring health where there is sickness—like the vision Albert Schweitzer had for Africa. Or of education where there’s ignorance—like the one that motivated Gilbert Tennent to help establish Princeton University. It may be a vision of freedom where there’s oppression—like the one that made William Wilberforce give up a life of privilege to eradicate slavery. Or your vision may be smaller and simpler—like being the first one in your family to graduate from college, or becoming a great parent to your child even though you never had one. Or breaking a bad habit before it breaks you…or overcoming your fear of technology and learning to use an iPad…or spending your retirement years impacting the world around you instead of sitting in a rocking chair waiting to die. Thoreau said, “If you’ve built castles in the air…put foundations under them.” But having a vision isn’t enough; there has to be a commitment to act on it. That’s called a mission—and it requires setting specific, measurable steps to achieve it. Those steps are called goals; they establish a plan for accomplishing your mission and thus fulfilling your vision. You’ll generally have one vision, but many goals. And each goal you reach brings you a step closer to fulfilling your vision. And here’s the really good news: When your vision comes from God, He’ll give you the strength, wisdom, connections, relationships, and resources to make it happen because He’s “the author and finisher of our faith.”

SAMBARRY:
do what fathers do by differentiating between a FATHER and an ordinary SPERM DONOR

....and who need a lecture from you? Reading all your responses above, it's certain you're angry about something.

SAMBARRY:
another one

Kontinu making excuses

so, what do you reckon?

SAMBARRY:
another one

Kontinu making excuses

son what do you reckon then?

.......and did you find out why he wasn't there for you? Well, for me 2 wrongs can never make a right. If you think your father was wrong then, why at least show him some love? By spitting him or showing nonchalant attitude means you are taking a revenge. But I tell you, no human is perfect in life, we are only been shown grace nii oooo.

Sunday May 15



“A talebearer reveals secrets.”  Pr 11:13 NKJV

Don’t be a gossip

When you gossip you’re like a loose cannon. Stop and try to imagine that. When a cannon is anchored and aimed in the right direction it can win the battle. But when it’s not it can destroy everything in its path. And that’s what gossip does: “A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.” The word “talebearer” comes from the Hebrew word rakal, which means “to go about”; it’s likely derived from an old word meaning “merchant.” So a talebearer is someone who goes around peddling gossip! The story is told of a mother who was preparing dinner one evening when her little boy came running into the kitchen. “What has Mama’s little darling been doing all day?” she asked. “I’ve been playing mailman,” he replied. “Mailman?” the mother wondered aloud. “How could you do that when you’ve no letters?” He said, “Oh, I had a whole bunch of letters.” Alarmed, she said, “What letters?” Her son replied, “I found them all tied up with ribbon in an old trunk in the attic, and I put one in every mailbox on the street.” Even when you don’t intend harm, your words can start a chain reaction that devastates people’s lives and drives wedges. That’s why the Bible says, “A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends” (Pr 16:28 NKJV). Unless you’re sure that what you’re sharing in confidence will remain in confidence and result in good, don’t share it at all. And if you feel like you must talk to somebody, talk to the One who can do something about it—God!

Sall:
I must say , what brought about the hunger was failure of the previous government to plan when we had plenty. And now ressession sets in we are bound to get exhausted and tired and hungry. And now enough is enough every every one must bear the brunt of our reckless spending season and be ready to make sacrifice for the future and progress of this country.so our children will not lay the blame of today on us tommorow if we fail to sacrifice today for them. My take.

Agreed. Jonathan would have been the Joseph of our time. To save in time of plenty for the drought season.

Friday May 13



“Live in peace…and the Author and Promoter of peace will be with you.”  2Co 13:11 AMP

Choose to “live in peace”

When Jesus sent His disciples out to preach, He told them to go into each city, find a suitable house in which to stay, and say, “Peace be unto you.” If they were accepted they were to stay there and minister. If not, they were to leave and shake the dust of that place off their feet (See Mt 10:11-15). Why did Jesus say that? Because instead of staying where you’re tolerated, you need to go where you’re appreciated. You shouldn’t waste your time on people who don’t want to be helped. If you remain where there is strife you can’t be effective. Strife grieves the Holy Spirit. When peace leaves, the Holy Spirit leaves, and He’s the one who does the real work. Question: When you picture Jesus ministering to others, how do you see Him? Certainly not with the stressed-out, hurry-up attitude we often have. Don’t you get an image of Him ministering in a quiet, tranquil peace? That’s a trait you need to develop too. As ambassadors of Christ we need to become more like our Master in dealing with others. Paul writes, “Live in peace, and [then] the God of love [Who is the Source of affection, goodwill, love, and benevolence toward men] and the Author and Promoter of peace will be with you.” When you resort to force, argument, intimidation, anger, and coercion, you’re on your own. But when you demonstrate affection, goodwill, love, and benevolence toward people, God has promised to be with you. So the word for you today is—choose to “live in peace.”

Thursday May 12



“Your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’”  Isa 30:21 NIV

Listen to God’s voice

One of England’s finest preachers decided because of his wife’s failing health not to go to America and speak at an important conference. Although he’d purchased his ticket, the ship sailed without him, and J. Stuart Holden missed a golden opportunity in the prime of his preaching career. A devoted husband, he gave himself to caring for his wife and tried not think of what he was missing on the other side of the Atlantic. The truth is we’re too easily disappointed when our plans fall through; too easily discouraged when “great career opportunities” are missed, and our complaining proves that we don’t know God like we say we do. Delay is often the protective hand of our heavenly Father. It certainly was for Holden, who resolved never again to question God’s timing. Why? Because the unused ticket he held reserved his passage on the new “unsinkable” luxury liner—RMS Titanic. There’s so much talk in the church today about self-help, that God’s providence and guidance is seldom mentioned. But the bottom line is: We don’t decide God’s plan for our lives—we discover it. Much of the time we don’t understand how He leads us, and it’s only in retrospect that we see His hand at work. Paul wrote, “When I go to Spain, I hope to visit you” (Ro 15:24 NIV). But he never made it; instead he ended up in prison. But it was from there that he wrote the Epistles. So here’s the question: If you really believe God is directing your steps—why are you questioning, doubting, and complaining.

......news on nairaland sometimes can be so irritating.

Who was that man again that says "there's no God?"

Wednesday May 11


“Don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.”  Ro 13:14 NLT

You can live a victorious Christian life

If you’re serious about living a victorious Christian life you must do three things: (1) Burn the bridges to your old lifestyle. Any bridge you refuse to burn gives Satan an invitation and re-entry point into your life. The new believers at Ephesus did something radical; they brought out all their books on witchcraft and pornography and burned them in public. They weren’t namby-pamby or willy-nilly; they were committed! They lived by the words, “Don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.” (2) Establish prayer as a top priority. Prayer puts a shield of divine protection around you; don’t start your day without it. Jesus said, “Stay alert; be in prayer so you don’t wander into temptation” (Mt 26:41 TM). Unless you acknowledge your vulnerability for sin, you won’t pray against it and you’ll end up experiencing defeat. The most effective weapon the Enemy has against you—is you. Your old nature must be crucified daily, and prayer is how you do it. (3) Fill your mind with God’s Word. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Mt 4:4). Three different times in the wilderness Satan tried to get Jesus to submit to temptation, and each time Jesus responded, “It is written” (See vv. 4, 7, 10). After the third attempt Satan gave up and left Him alone. Why? Because he can’t prevail against you when you know God’s Word and stand on it. So have your “It is written” armor ready. Build yourself up on the Word of God before the attack comes.

So true. If we are not fantastically corrupt, then, what will our Senate President (3rd in the country) be "fantastically" doing in the court?

Silly thieves that portrayed themselves as leaders.

Good sign that good things can come out of our Nazareth in our Nigeria too. Thank you Lord. So happy for her parent.

Oh! Dreadful. They are on a journey of life on a train. Like all of us are on a journey of life on train too in this short story.

This is beautiful..,, Couldn't stop myself from forwarding this Excellent message ... Feel free to share!


Life is like a journey on a train...
with its stations...
with changes of routes...
and with accidents !


We board this train when we are born and our parents are the ones who get our ticket.

We believe they will always travel on this train with us. However, at some station our parents will get off the train, leaving us alone on this journey.

As time goes by, other passengers will board the train, many of whom will be significant - our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of our life.

Many will get off during the journey and leave a permanent vacuum in our lives.

Many will go so unnoticed that we won't even know when they vacated their seats and got off the train !

This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, good-byes, and farewells.

There are two fellows you will never forget throughout the journey in this train, the person that cause Problem in your life and the other one is the person that gives you solution to life issues.

A good journey is helping, loving, having a good relationship with all co passengers...
and making sure that we give our best to make their journey comfortable.

The mystery of this fabulous journey is :
We do not know at which station we ourselves are going to get off.

So, we must live in the best way - adjust, forget, forgive and offer the best of what we have.

And endeavour to give in, even if you are right. Remain humble, even if you are very rich and powerful. Learn to be contented, even if you are not rich. Make time for people you care about. Just like I am doing for u.

It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to leave our seat... we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life."

Thank you for being one of the important passengers

googlepikins:
I pray he doesn't see 2017

pure wickedness. Why will you wish someone like that? Is it because of all this dirty politics in our land?

KashyBaby:
I hope He will...but seems He designed my destiny in diff way..

He surely will. Just trust in Him.

free2ryhme:
$1bn for investment

Nigeria is a curse

how?

KashyBaby:
Beautiful msg...


*sigh* he's not for me.

Oh!

....well then, it is well IJN. The Lord will make something perfect for you by His grace.

Tuesday May 10



“She is your companion and your wife by covenant.” Mal 2:14 NKJV

Be faithful 

As the culture around us becomes more permissive, the idea of faithfulness in marriage is being challenged. The entertainment industry promotes the idea that infidelity is a marvelous game for two. But they don’t tell you the downside. When it has run its course, it brings pain and disillusionment. And not only for the two people involved, but for those who love them, depend on them, and look to them for an example. It’s time for some straight talk about the covenant of marriage. After the thrill of the chase and the cooling of passion, you get back to cooking, cleaning, and earning a living. Yes, the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but it still has to be mowed. When you’re dating you get to see the best aspects of someone, but when you marry them you get to live with their flaws, frailties, and irritants, much like those in the former husband or wife. And guess what? Married life begins to feel confining. Then what does the individual do when he or she is beginning to feel trapped? Hopscotch from one life to another in a vain search for something indescribable—something they never seem to find. What’s the answer? Instead of looking for the right person, seek to grow and mature and become the right person. Often the qualities you’re looking for in someone new lie undiscovered and unappreciated under the surface in the person you’re married to. These qualities are like seeds: If you water them, nurture and protect them, they will grow into something beautiful you can enjoy.

Amberon:
God help us all, amen!!

Is the son of perdition to be revealed first before the coming of Christ?

Yeah! Most certainly that things happening in the world now is pointing towards that direction. God help us all IJN.

Explorers:
23. In some countries, many drivers/road users cant interpret road signs.

Even in Nigeria. I bet most drivers especially those truck drivers never see anything like this road signs before. FRSC really do have a lot of work to do.

Monday May 9


“Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.”  Jn 3:36 NIV

Choose Christ

No matter how many bad choices you may have made in the past, you can be redeemed by one good choice—the choice to surrender your life to Christ and follow Him. One author writes: “Ever wonder why there were two crosses next to Christ? Or why Jesus was in the center? Those two crosses symbolize one of God’s greatest gifts—the gift of choice. The two criminals have much in common: convicted by the same system, condemned to the same death, surrounded by the same crowd, and equally close to the same Christ. In fact, they began with the same sarcasm; each said cruel things to Jesus. But one of them changed. He said, “‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise’” (Lk 23:42-43 NIV). We rejoice that this thief could change, but we dare not forget the one who didn’t. There are times when God sends thunder to scare us. There are times when God sends blessings to lure us. But there are times when God sends nothing but silence, as He honors us with the freedom to choose where we will spend eternity. We have never been given a greater privilege than that of choice. Think about the thief who repented. Though we know little about him, we know this: In the end, all his bad choices were redeemed by a solitary good choice. He chose Christ!” And you can make that choice today too. “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life.”

ChetaNwaeze:
We Igbos are in support of Tompolo and the Niger Delta Militants. Once the Militantas finish blowing up all the Oil installations in the Niger Delta, we pray they all come and help us blow up Igboland also.

We Igbos love Tompolo. Tompolo is greater than all Igbo men dead or living. Tompolo is greater than Ojukwu

what's this one saying?

legalbizonline:
The estate where i bought the land, we can only build bungalow.

then, why 5 b/room? Why not 3 comfortable b/room flat?

Efizzi:
I believe this case should be properly investigated before pointing fingers at the husband.So many things just don't add up

.......then, why is he on the run?

Animal! The evil you have done will surely find you out. You are such a disgrace to all responsible men out there.

RIP Ronke.

Lexusgs430:
Oga, all this kind public proposals dey vex me. Then go invite me make I come watch when then dey do the do? Only if they do, then I might recommend brakeless keke marwa!!!

lol....

Lexusgs430:
Where all those brakeless Dangote lorries when you need them?

Haba! Lexus, no be you for talk this kind thing now.....lol.