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When you feel angry (1)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023

‘Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.’ James 1:19

The Bible gives us three keys to handling our anger the right way. Let’s look at each one and see what we can learn:

1) Be quick to listen. Don’t react, and don’t rush to judgment. Slow down and try to get the facts, then prayerfully and carefully consider how God wants you to respond.

2) Slow to speak.
If you’re unsure or you don’t know, just say so. There is an old Chinese proverb that says, ‘It’s better to say nothing and appear to be a fool than to open your mouth and confirm it.’ Your need to be in control, or to look like you have all the answers, can come back to bite you. What you don’t say, you won’t have to explain or apologise for later.

3) Slow to get angry. Note, the Bible doesn’t say that you should never get angry. It says you should get angry about the right things, in the right way, at the right time. Solomon says, ‘Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool’ (Ecclesiastes 7:9 NLT). That’s why it’s so important to deal with your hurts. An unhealed wound causes pain which often manifests itself in anger. The trouble is, we carry our anger around with us and vent it on others. As a result, they distance themselves from us, or distrust us, or deny us the intimacy and closeness we desire with them. The Bible says, ‘The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression’ (Proverbs 19:11 NKJV). Christlike character grows through exercising patience, love, and restraint.

Don’t be afraid of failing

Thu, 14 Dec 2023

‘I will be with you.’ Joshua 1:5

Because we are keenly aware of our limitations, we tend to limit our pursuits to our comfort zone. And that can lead to a life of mediocrity and unfulfilled dreams. Your efforts don’t rest solely on your shoulders, but on God’s. Yes, you have a part to play. But when you have done your best, you must trust God to do the rest. On the threshold of the promised land, God said to Joshua, ‘As I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and of good courage …’ (Joshua 1:5-6). Your ability is limited, but God’s ability is unlimited. You may experience failure on your way to success, but God’s guarantee is, ‘I will not fail you.’ The fear of failure is often based on the erroneous belief that success rests solely on our abilities. And because we’re aware of our inadequacies, we stay in our comfort zone instead of tackling the giants in the promised land. This can lead to a life of frustration over ‘what could have been’. When you know that what you want lines up with God’s will, be bold and know that you will eventually succeed. ‘Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him’ (1 John 5:14-15 NKJV). When your confidence is ‘in Him’, your success is assured. When you know that what you want is what God wants, you can move forward in strength.

Congratulations to him.....the new governor in the making.

Righteousness2:
Make no Mistake!!! This is a Sign from above.
How can you curse Whom GOD has BLESSED!

Nations and people should tread Carefully with the nation of ISRAEL.
ISRAEL is GOD ALMIGHTY Signet on the Earth.

Just like Balaam who was Hired by Balak to Curse ISRAEL . His Donkey Had to talk to Him to make him understand that the assignment he was Hired for was a very Dangerous one.

The Covenant is not a Joke.
The Covenant is a strong covenant.
The Covenant is a life Covenant .

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I stand with Israel 🇮🇱

Meditate on the Scriptures

Wed, 13 Dec 2023

‘I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways.’ Psalm 119:15

If you want to grow spiritually, you need a consistent diet of Scripture. In fact, you will never outgrow your diet of Scripture. There is no substitute. There is no supplement. The poet T.S. Eliot said, ‘Everything we eat has some … effect upon us. It affects us during the process of assimilation and digestion; and I believe that exactly the same is true of anything we read.’ We are what we read. But let’s take that a step further. Reading without meditating is like eating without digesting. If you want to absorb the nutrients, you can’t just read it; you have to chew on it. Meditation is the way we metabolise Scripture. That’s how it gets into our spirit and our soul. The French writer Jacques Réda had a particular habit. He would walk the streets of Paris with the purpose of seeing one new thing every day. It was how he renewed his love for the city. We renew our love for God in a similar way. Our love grows as we see new dimensions of His personality, and His personality is predominantly revealed in the pages of the Bible. What if we approached God’s Word the way Jacques Réda walked the streets of Paris? Here is the secret of spiritual growth: you can’t merely read the Bible, you have to meditate on it. Reading provides breadth to our understanding, but meditation provides depth. If all we do is read Scripture, our understanding of God and our experience with Him is one-dimensional. The Bible is a kaleidoscope. Each time you turn it, another beautiful pattern of truth is revealed.

Dapo Abiodun, ....you see your life 🤷. Dapo knew nothing to governing his house talk less of a State. he was just fortunate, and yet he isn't ready to learn. Well, as I've always said, your name will go down in history as the worst governor that ever passed through Ogun State. And karma will serve you right at a due time too.

Oloriburuku governor.

Set healthy boundaries

Tue, 12 Dec 2023

‘Our word to you does not waver between “Yes” and “No”.’ 2 Corinthians 1:18

Paul writes, ‘Do you think I make my plans carelessly? Do you think I am like people of the world who say “Yes” when they really mean “No”? As surely as God is faithful, our word to you does not waver’ (2 Corinthians 1:17-18 NLT). Paul had learned to set boundaries in his relationships, and you must do the same. A wise man said, ‘Never complain about what you permit.’ Unless you set boundaries, you have no right to complain about people who take advantage of you and waste your time. ‘Jesus … does not waver between “Yes” and “No” … He always does what He says’ (2 Corinthians 1:19 NLT). And as His follower, you must learn when it’s appropriate to say yes and when it’s appropriate to say no. When people back you into a corner, confront them promptly, privately, and personally. And if they won’t listen, take someone with you. And if they won’t listen to both of you, take it to the church leadership (see Matthew 18:15-17). Be clear about what you will and won’t tolerate. In the words of the country song, ‘You’ve got to stand for something or you’ll fall for anything.’ Get comfortable voicing your wishes and preferences without fear of rejection and alienation. Make this your prayer today: ‘Lord, let me serve and give to others from a pure heart rather than a need for love and acceptance. On the authority of Your Word, I command the spirit of fear that has prevented me from setting healthy boundaries to leave now. I place my trust in You. I will not fear what people can do to me (see Psalm 56:11). In Jesus’ name. Amen.’

Why is my blue team always fall my hands now? God have mercy.....😥

Call Bose in Povita, she will show you around.....😁😁😁

Contrary winds (3)

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

‘Stormy wind, fulfilling His word.’ Psalm 148:8

The winds were contrary when Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, they were contrary on their way to the promised land, and they were contrary when they got there. There is no such thing as a storm-free voyage: ‘"It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God."’ (Acts 14:22 NASB20). When you have to fight to stay afloat day after day, it’s easy to get discouraged. Paul said, ‘When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days … all hope that we would be saved was finally given up’ (Acts 27:20 NKJV). Maybe you’re weary and discouraged because of what you’re battling. You’re ready to call it quits – and, humanly speaking, nobody would blame you. But before you give up, ask yourself this: what if God is the One engineering this storm to get you where you need to go? What if He is the One who ‘... spoke and raised a stormy wind ...’ (Psalm 107:25 NASB), so you would have to keep your eyes on Him? What if He is the One who ‘ ... hurled a great wind on the sea ...’ (Jonah 1:4 NASB), to see if you would keep the faith when you can’t see the far shore? A psalmist tells us God uses ‘Fire and hail, snow and clouds; Stormy wind, fulfilling His Word.’ (Psalm 148:8 NASB20) In Exodus 10, ‘… and the Lord directed an east wind on the land all that day and all that night; and … it … brought the locusts … So the Lord shifted the wind to a very strong west wind, which picked up the locusts and drove them into the Red Sea …’ (Exodus 10:13, 19 NASB20). One author adds, ‘When the Lord fought for Israel … stormy winds brought about their deliverance … And one day, by God’s great mercy, we too shall stand upon the sea of glass and see how stormy winds brought about our deliverance.’

She got married at the age of 14, and at the age of 20, she became a single mother. The first female millionaire who made a fortune with her 10 fingers.

She entered the Guinness Book of Records as the first woman to become a millionaire independently, without inherited money.
Sara Breedlove was born in 1867 in the south of the USA, in the state of Louisiana. Her parents, older brothers, and sister were slaves in the cotton fields. But Sara was born free. When she was 7 years old, she lost her parents. After her parents died, she moved in with her sister and her husband.

As a child, Sara worked as a housekeeper and did not have time for schooling. She later shared that she only had 3 months of formal education when she attended Sunday school.
She was only 14 when she married Moses McWilliams. She didn't do it because she loved him. The truth was that her sister's husband was a very violent man, and marriage was the only way for Sara to escape from that family. Four years later, Sarah and Moses had a daughter, Alleluia. Two years later, Sarah's husband dies. So Sara became a single mother and a widow at the age of twenty.
In 1888, Sara moved to St. Louis. Her brothers worked there as barbers. She started working in a laundromat and as a cook to pay for her daughter's education in a public school. Sara earned about $1.50 a day.

Like all the workers in the laundry, Sara got sick from chemicals: skin disease, lack of water, and heating in the house made Sara almost lose her hair. Thanks to her brothers, she learned the basics of hair care. A little later, Sara learns about the Eni Malon series of hair products, and later meets Eni in person. He starts selling her products on the street.
Still working for Malon, Sara, now at the age of 37, moves to Denver with her daughter and begins to think about her own line of cosmetics for African-American women. After many experiments, she succeeds. He starts building his own business.
In 1906, Sara married Charles J. Walker and later became famous under his surname. Charles becomes her business partner: He did advertising and helped his wife with promotion.

Sara went door to door trying to sell her products, but also to teach women how to care for and style their hair.
In the same year, Sara decided to expand her business, so she and her husband traveled around South and East America. Her daughter had grown up and graduated from school, so she helped her mother with all the shipments from Denver.
Two years later, Sara moves to Pittsburgh. The family opens a beauty salon, but also a school that trains people to know everything about hair care so that they can apply Sara's products.

In 1910, Sara moved to Indianapolis, where she opened the headquarters of the company Madam C. J. Walker.
He builds a factory with a laboratory, a hair salon, and a beauty school where he teaches his sales agents. By 1917, Mrs. Walker employed about 20,000 women. Her agents earned from 5 to 15 dollars a day. Sara wanted African-American women to be financially independent, so she encouraged women to open their own businesses and taught them how to handle money.

The richer she became, the more time she spent on charities and giving. She gave lectures, fought against social injustice, and donated money to funds. Before she died, she donated more than 100,000 dollars to the poor and various organizations and social institutions.

In her will, she stated that 2/3 of her future profits should be given to charity.
She died at the age of 51. She was considered the richest African-American woman. When she died, her fortune was thought to be between $500,000 and $1 million. During her lifetime, Sara was not a millionaire, only 2 years after her death, her wealth increased, but while she was alive, she hoped that she would be. And not because she needed the money, but because she wanted to do more good deeds.

cybernaut:
that he'll you think is better than the Nigeria you think. Even ordinary benin republic is far more better than Nigeria as am talking to you now

to go and do what precisely to survive at Benin? 🤔

Contrary winds (2)

Sun, 10 Dec 2023

‘This voyage will end with disaster and much loss ...’ Acts 27:10

Paul told everyone on board the ship bound for Rome, ‘…"Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives."’ (Acts 27:10 NKJV) One author writes: ‘Paul didn’t talk about a little skirmish … a little loss … This voyage would be beset with disasters, with much loss, even to their lives … To Paul this journey meant eventual martyrdom. However, Paul would not die until his mission was completed until he would strike a fatal blow at the heart of the Roman Empire, its political genius, military supremacy … pride and pomp. When Paul walked into Rome with the Gospel, hell shook, and all heaven rejoiced. We are all beneficiaries because that little battle-scarred man with a chain around his ankle started to convert many in Rome and gave us the books of Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians and Philemon while he was the prisoner of Jesus Christ … These phrases from Acts 27:4-10 bring this journey more to life: ‘... the winds were contrary … we sailed slowly … passing with difficulty … sailing was now dangerous …tempestuous winds arose … we secured the skiff with difficulty … we used cables to undergird the ship … exceedingly tempest tossed … we threw the ship’s tackle overboard … neither sun nor stars appeared for many days … all hope that we would get saved was given up … the stern was broken up.’ The destination is within reach – but not without much loss’. Thank God that’s not the end of the story. ‘But the centurion, wanting to save Paul … commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land and the rest, on parts of the ship. ... escaped safely to land’. (Acts 27:43-44 NKJV). When you keep your eyes on Jesus, you will make it in spite of the storm. Guaranteed!

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Contrary winds (1)

Sat, 9 Dec 2023

‘The winds were contrary.’ Acts 27:4

When you set out to do anything for God, the Enemy will make sure you encounter ‘contrary winds’. In fact, if you’re not sailing against the wind, chances are you’re headed in the wrong direction! The Bible says Jesus was ‘tempted of the devil’ (Matthew 4:1 KJV). Satan never let up, including the night before Jesus was crucified when ‘Satan entered into Judas … one of the twelve’ (Luke 22:3 NLT). Reimar Schultze, a holocaust survivor, says, ‘Wherever you go today, Satan will … try to get you at some street corner, at the office, or in the field. He will make you fall if you leave home without your spiritual armour on; if you leave your belt of truth … in the closet, your breastplate of righteousness … by the door, your gospel shoes under your bed, or if you leave your shield of faith, the sword of the Spirit and the helmet of salvation behind you … If you say at daybreak, “I will pray whenever I get a chance today,” you just gave away your victory. Before long, the wrong words will come out of your mouth, you will look at forbidden fruits and display an improper attitude. The most foolish thing you can do is to leave home unarmed and spiritually naked. A fool says, “I have no time to pray,” but later … he finds all kinds of time to attempt to repair the damage prayerlessness … produced. … Following Jesus is not a walk in the park … Every good thing in the kingdom … from Adam on, has come to us through men and women who stuck it out when the going got tough. The biblical history of the church ends with these victorious words … “and so we came to Rome”’ (Acts 28:14 NLT).

7lives:
Adupe f' Eledumare.
Adupe f' Olorun Oba.
Na him give us the package.

Thank you Lord Jesus 🙏

Humble yourself

Fri, 8 Dec 2023

‘Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.’ Luke 18:14

Jesus said: ‘Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: “I thank you, God, that I am not like other people – cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.” But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, “O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.” I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted’ (Luke 18:10-14 NLT). You can appear to be the most devout person in church yet have a heart filled with pride. And the worst part is that you don’t know it. For example, when you take all the credit for things God enabled you to accomplish and acquire, that’s pride. When you compare yourself with others, that’s pride. When you think you can do the will of God without the power of God, that’s pride. When you exclude people who don’t fit into your peer group or social circle, that’s pride. And it will cost you, because ‘God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble’ (James 4:6 NIV). So if you want to walk in His favour today, then humble yourself before Him.

My Uncle.....he loves driving then. Says driving was his hobby then. And truly, the man can drive for 12 hours non-stop. I admire his acts of driving. So, I copied every driving skills from him.....and to tell you, driving is my hobby. 😁😁😁

Ope nii f'Olorun 🙏. I knew we will get there by His grace.

....... holy ladies in action.

I stand with Israel 🇮🇱

humberjade:
Well, the State is simply benefitting from its proximity to Lagos State, and vast availability of undeveloped hectares of land. Unfortunately, it doesn't reflect on its infrastructure or the living standard of its people. Too many mismatches as Governor

exactly. I've said it and I am still saying it that Dapo Abiodun is the most useless governor Ogun State ever had.
But all will be well soon.

God bless the King 👑

🕊️ in peace I come

Excellent 👍.....

The only problem Ogun State facing is leadership. If only, just if only we can have a better governor than that clown with an artificial white beard. 🤔

How to pray when you are sick

Thu, 7 Dec 2023

‘Is anyone among you sick?’ James 5:14

The Bible says, ‘Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up’ (James 5:14-15 NIV). So, let’s be in no doubt; when we’re sick, we are told to call for the church elders to anoint us with oil and pray over us, believing that we will be healed. In times of sickness, we’re also told to pray for one another. Jesus said, ‘And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name … they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover’ (Mark 16:17-18 NKJV). If you are sick today, pray: ‘Lord, even though the doctor’s report is negative, You have the last word concerning my life. Your Word says, “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book” (Psalm 139:16 NLT). Help me to action any lifestyle changes that will make a difference to my quality of life. Raise me up as testimony to your healing power. You are the changeless miracle-working God yesterday, today, and forever (see Hebrews 13:. I take authority over every defective part of my body and command each one to be made whole in the name of Jesus. I decree that I will not die before my appointed time but will live to report what You have done (see Psalm 118:17). By faith I stand on Your Word and declare, ‘“By Your stripes I am healed”’ (see Isaiah 53:5).

Impressive..... I'm in support of this.

Do you know why you’re here?

Wed, 6 Dec 2023

‘He chose us.’ Ephesians 1:4

When it comes to God’s will for your life, He decides it and you discover it. It’s not something you can change, a topic for debate, or a plan you get to have a say in. The truth is, you can miss God’s will and be miserable, or do things His way and experience ‘... glorious, inexpressible joy’ (1 Peter 1:8 NLT). The choice is yours. ‘But I don’t know God’s will for my life,’ you say. Then pray this prayer: ‘Father, I’m tired of going through life with no real purpose because it brings no glory to You. You created every living thing, including me, that they may bring You pleasure (see Revelation 4:11). I know that You have a specific job for me to do. Your Word says You formed me in the womb to be Your servant (see Isaiah 49:5). I’m getting lots of input from other people, but I need to know the path You have chosen for me. Help me to stop ignoring and minimising the gifts and talents You have invested in me; acting like they’re of no significance. I know we are all called to serve, and I need Your help to discern who, where, when, and how I should serve. I want to do what You have destined me to do and not be side-tracked by wrong priorities, busywork, or other people’s desires and demands. At the end of my life, I want to be able to look back and say like Jesus, ‘“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.”’ (John 17:4 ESV). In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.’

Imagine 🤔

A father’s blessing

Tue, 5 Dec 2023

‘My son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed.’ Genesis 27:27

Every child longs for their father’s blessing, and every father is called to bless their children. When Isaac blessed his sons, he was acting on God’s behalf, using his divinely delegated power to impart a blessing. A father’s blessing was a cherished institution, but its effectiveness rested on the fact that Isaac blessed his sons as an act of faith and not out of mere sentiment or favouritism. By Hebrew custom, a father’s blessing comprised two elements.

1) A meaningful touch. ‘Jacob went close to his father Isaac, who touched him … Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come here, my son, and kiss me”’ (Genesis 27:22, 26 NIV). A patriarch’s blessing included the laying on of hands, a kiss, and embrace of acceptance and love. Jesus knew exactly what children needed, that’s why ‘He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them’ (Mark 10:16 KJV). And such expressions of love still bless our children who crave them from us.

2) A spoken word of affection. Before blessing Jacob, his father said to him, ‘Ah, the smell of my son is like the smell of a field that the LORD has blessed’ (Genesis 27:27 NIV). To a city dweller, these words may not mean much, but not to Isaac’s boys. This old outdoors patriarch who loved nature was in essence saying, ‘That’s my boy – an outdoorsman who loves spending time in God’s creation, just like me!’ He couldn’t have spoken more affirming words to his son. Dad, let your words not be critical, demeaning, or insensitive, but words that say, ‘I couldn’t be prouder than to call you my child!’

Finding common ground (3)

Mon, 4 Dec 2023

‘To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.’ 1 Corinthians 9:22

To establish common ground, you must be adaptable. Thomas Aquinas said, ‘To convert somebody, go and take them by the hand and guide them.’ You must be willing to move from where you are to where they are; to adapt and try to see things from their point of view. Anytime you’re aware of distance between you and the person you’re trying to reach, it’s good to search for something in your own background and experience that relates to theirs. Don’t start the process by telling them about yourself. Begin by moving to where they are and trying to see things from their perspective. Adapt to them – don’t think they should adapt to you. Instead of telling people how you feel, find out how they feel. Instead of telling them what you see, discover how they see things. Instead of trying to tell them what you want, discover what they want. Abraham Lincoln said, ‘When I am getting ready to reason with a man, I spend one-third of my time thinking about myself and what I am going to say and two-thirds about him and what he is going to say.’ The truth is, you can’t take someone on a journey unless you’re willing to start where they are. Only then can you truly connect and lead them to where you want to take them. You can know a lot about a person and still not understand them. More information isn’t always the answer. The Bible says, ‘Deep calls to deep’ (Psalm 42:7 NIV), and to really understand people, you must move beyond head knowledge and learn to speak the language of the heart.

No 7 is cool though 😁😁😁

Nope. You can't bribe God.