₦airaland Forum

Adupe ooooo, Oluwa!

Monday November 16


“Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.”  Mt 6:32 NLT

How to overcome anxiety (3)

Here are two more steps to overcoming anxiety: (1) Ask for help. Paul wrote, “Outside were conflicts, inside were fears. Nevertheless God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus” (2Co 7:5-6 NKJV). You’re not unique; others are facing the same fears too. By “telling” on your anxieties, they begin to lose their power. Remember: “Two are better than one…If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” (Ecc 4:9-10 NIV). Share your feelings with someone you trust, and ask them to pray with you. People are more willing to help than you might imagine. Less worry on your part often means more happiness on theirs. (2) Focus on God, not yourself. Jesus concludes His call to calmness with this challenge: “Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Mt 6:32-33 NLT). If you seek wealth, you’ll worry about every dollar. If you seek health, you’ll fear every blemish and bump. If you seek popularity, you’ll obsess over every conflict. If you seek safety, you’ll jump at every crack of the twig. But if you focus each day on God’s kingdom, “He will give you everything you need.” An unknown poet wrote: “Said the robin to the sparrow, ‘I should really like to know, why these anxious human beings rush around and worry so.’ Said the sparrow to the robin, ‘Friend, I think that it must be, that they have no heavenly Father such as cares for you and me.’”

As we go to worship the Lord this morning in our various churches, let's us remember the people of France in our prayers. Let's pray for peace to reign in Paris, France, and in every part of the world. We are not better than those who are killed in the attack, we are just been privileged, and God's mercy is upon us. Let's pray for the families of the innocent victims that were killed. God will continue to cover us with His protection in Jesus name.

Sunday November 15


“And the peace of God…will guard your hearts.”  Php 4:7 NIV

How to overcome anxiety (2)

Here are three more steps you can take to overcome anxiety: (1) List your worries. For one week, make a list of the things you worry about most. Children? Health? Money? Marriage? Job? These aren’t one-time worries that come and go quickly. They’re things that make you “perpetually uneasy” (Mt 6:25 AMP), so begin to review them. Ask yourself how many of them have actually turned into reality? Charles Spurgeon said, “Our worst misfortunes never happen…most of our miseries lie in anticipation.” (2) Analyze them. You’ll detect recurring areas of preoccupation that may become obsessions: what people think of you; the fact that heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s run in your family; the fear that you won’t have enough to live on when you get old. Identify each fear and pray specifically about it. (3) Live in today. God has promised to meet your needs daily, not weekly or annually. He’ll give you what you need—when you need it! “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb 4:16 NKJV). The old hymn goes: “Not so in haste my heart! Have faith in God, and wait; although He lingers long, He never comes too late.” There are 807,361 words in the Bible, but you’ll search in vain for a single mention of the specific word “worry.” It’s not in God’s vocabulary, and it shouldn’t be in yours either. The Bible says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer…present your requests to God. And the peace of God…will guard your hearts” (Php 4:6-7 NIV).

See what the enemies has turn the country to. "See Paris & die" now turn to, "See Paris & cry". God help us from all this enemy within.

Pikin.

I think close to 30% of the 1.4m litres is been smuggled out of the country into the neighbouring towns.

See the man self!

Ebora owu!

Been the speaker of the youth, and honoured. But, Alas! What happened eventually, was a case of stealing (corruption). Happy birthday to a white cloth thief. Whenever I remember or heard the name Bankole, my mind remember our once upon smart thief.

Especially making money in a godly way, there's nothing that gives you comfort more than that. But, let's endeavour to remember the less privilege whenever we are favoured too. P. Okoye and others, please enjoy your wealth.

Saturday November 14


“Stop being perpetually uneasy (anxious and worried) about your life.”  Mt 6:25 AMP

How to overcome anxiety (1)

Here are some steps to overcoming your anxiety: (1) Talk to God. Don’t bemoan the collapse of an investment; ask God to help you. Don’t pace the floor of the hospital waiting room; pray for a successful surgery. “Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him” (1Pe 5:7 AMP). (2) Slow down. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him” (Ps 37:7). Jesus’ first miracle took place at a wedding. They had run out of wine, which was a social disaster in those days. Mary could’ve blamed the host for poor planning, or the guests for overdrinking, but instead she took the shortage to Jesus and He solved her problem. You can do the same. Assess the problem, and then take it to the Lord in prayer. (3) Don’t let your anxieties get the best of you. When a mosquito lands on you, you don’t say, “I’ll take care of it in a minute.” No, you kill it before it can bite you. Be equally decisive with your worries. The moment they surface, deal with them. Before you rush to diagnose that mole as a cancer, have it examined. Instead of assuming you’ll never get out of debt, consult a financial expert. Be a doer, not a stewer. Horace Bushnell said, “Anxiety is a word of unbelief or unreasoning dread. We have no right to allow it. Full faith in God puts it to rest.” The crosses we bear over anxiety concerning the future aren’t crosses that come from God. So give your anxiety to God, and leave it with Him!

Anyone knows which channel is showing the football?

Friday November 13


“There is…a time to be silent and a time to speak.”  Ecc 3:1, 7 NIV


Speak up!

The Bible has a lot to say about not criticizing and passing judgment. But there are times when “silence isn’t golden,” it’s deadly. For example: (1) Silence is deadly when you use it as a passive, retaliatory means of expressing your anger or displeasure. That’s called “emotional manipulation.” Jesus said, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother” (Mt 18:15 NKJV). Jesus is recommending assertive behavior by commanding us to take the initiative in addressing the “trespass.” Trespassing is the unauthorized crossing of a boundary, and many times we feel like we’ve been trespassed against or wronged. However, rather than addressing the issue directly with the offender we resort to sulking and pouting. Jesus says, “Don’t do that!” Your lack of communication can leave the wrongdoer unaware of their behavior and make them more likely to repeat it. (2) Silence is deadly when you fail to defend someone against unwarranted criticism or vicious rumors. Don’t let fear of alienation and rejection cause you to let slander and character assassination go unchallenged, especially when you’re aware of facts to the contrary. (3) Silence is deadly when it results in your making an undesirable decision by default. The fact is, silence can indicate consent. Prayer was taken out of public schools in the United States because the majority stayed silent instead of speaking up. The Scripture says, “There is…a time to be silent and a time to speak.” So have the courage of your convictions and speak up!

I don't think I understand this story well though.

Stealing in his blood or "won ti fi ole see nii"

Olumayor1:
Dats Gud...First to comment.... Happy birthday to me myself and I.... Show SME love peepzzzz.

HBD sir. Wishing you the best in your new age.

It think it's a HOAX. Only the spinal cord bones connected to the head will sell them out. There are things that truly needs the approval of the creator to pass through. My take though.

what are the DSS waiting for? A quick response will conquer defeat.

Niyeal:
Tink blackmail

Blackmail? Is this how you want us to continue to run this country? When people are doing something bad, they need to be exposed and investigated, or else, we are not ready for the new Nigeria. Fight against corruption is not easy, we as a citizen needs to support in the fight as well, there shouldn't be any sentiments as in covering up people that are chosen to serve us and instead milking us dry and expect us to worship them and their thief money. And for the Pastor, let him and others like him continue to encourage their congregation in behaving badly.

ureach:
I see fine every where... revenue

........and good taxation to maximize the revenue of the federal govt.

Thursday November 12


“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.”  Eph 3:20 NKJV

Give God your all

If you only have a thimble-worth of capacity and you’re standing on the edge of a vast ocean, you have access to a lot of water but you won’t get much of it because your capacity is so small. If you have the capacity of a bucket you’ll get more than a thimble, but once the bucket is full the ocean can do you no more good. If you have a barrel you’ll get more than a bucket, but once the barrel is full you will still only have taken advantage of a miniscule part of the ocean. The idea is to offer God the biggest container possible. Offer Him all of you so that He can accomplish what He wants to do in your life. And no matter how successful you may be, you still haven’t maximized all that God wants to do in you and through you. Paul puts it this way: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” When you give your life to Christ, the Holy Spirit takes up residence within you. That means if your life has been a failure thus far, He can turn it into a success. And if your life has been successful thus far, He can take you to a higher level of success. That’s why you should begin each morning by praying: “Lord, I make myself totally available to You this day; work through me to accomplish Your will.” That’s a prayer God will answer.

henchamb:
Will they make heaven after the divorce?
Question för God to answer

Why won't they? Is marriage a guarantee to gain entry into the kingdom of God?

Promzyunique:
AIT isn't showing it o!!

.....

.....try channel TV. it's on there now.

Wednesday November 11


“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.”  Ps 118:17 NKJV

Growing older, and better

Today people are living longer and enjoying better health. Given that fact, it would be wise to glean from their wisdom and value their talent. You may have noticed that television advertisers are targeting younger and younger people. Why? After all, isn’t a tube of toothpaste sold to an eighty-year-old just as profitable as one pitched to a kid? The idea that life should be winding down at sixty or seventy makes no sense. Immanuel Kant wrote one of his best philosophical works at the age of seventy-four. Verdi penned his classic “Ave Maria” at eighty-five. Alfred Lord Tennyson was eighty when he wrote “Crossing the Bar.” Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes set down some of his most brilliant opinions at the age of ninety. Titian painted his famous Allegory of the Battle of Lepanto at the age of ninety-eight. President Ronald Reagan was one of the most powerful men in the world at seventy-five. Noah was over six hundred years old when he came out of the ark and helped to start the world all over again. David the psalmist wrote two things worth noting about getting older: (1) “They shall still bear fruit in old age” (Ps 92:14 NKJV). (2) “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” When the spotlight moves from you to the younger generation, don’t be discouraged. Just serve faithfully in the shadows, knowing that one day God will reward you openly for all you have done.

Guys been desperate since Adam time.

Tinubu of-course. He felt comfortable sitting in that dock. Lol

For ritualist?

If I were you, honestly, I won't bother at all, in as much I can run my home in a manly manner. I will even be giving her pocket money in respect of her salaries. Women, they've been secretive since the beginning of creation. Did you ever read in the bible that Eve confess to Adam that a boyfriend (serpent) show her the apple that she gave him to eat? My man, abeg,leave story. It is well.

But is MTN hearing words at all? They kept on disturbing with a lot of nuisance text messages still. Can't they learn from this fine? I tire for them oooo

That's not hyena. That looks more like a lynx to me sha. But, I might be wrong.

Farting mode activated.

Tuesday November 10

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”  Lk 16:10 NIV

Be trustworthy in little things!

Jesus said: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?” (vv. 10-12 NIV). God won’t promote you beyond your current level of competence and commitment. Indeed, He’ll keep bringing you back to these two things until you get them right. As you walk with Him, He’ll increase your faith by testing you in settings that require only a little faith. And if you pass, He’ll expose you to circumstances that require more faith. Each time you prove your willingness to trust Him at a higher level, He will reveal a little more of Himself and entrust to you a greater measure of blessing. That’s how it works. Every small step of faith leads to a deeper, richer and more rewarding relationship with Him. When Michelangelo was painting the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel he spent endless hours lying on the scaffolding perfecting the details. It was a miserable job. A student, curious about why the renowned sculptor took such pains with details that could not be seen from a distance, asked, “Who will know whether or not it’s perfect?” The master artist replied, “I will!” And so will your Master—Jesus! What you’re doing today matters. It’s the determining factor in what God will call you to do tomorrow. So be trustworthy in little things.