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Religion / Re: How To Manage Mental Health Issues As A Christian by Eviana(f): 2:29pm On Jan 30, 2022 |
This was a good piece, but it seems to be lacking more info. Perhaps there is more info but one has to click the link...not sure. The theme I saw in the story was patient & consistent "love" displayed and implemented towards the mentally-challenged person by the other person, which in effect helped rehabilitate the person and integrate him back into society. Perhaps the person displaying the love towards the mentally challenged man is a Christian. Or perhaps both are Christians. FYI, a christian can also struggle with mental issues because of various reasons. If one is a human, then he/she is not exempt from temptations, illnesses, struggles etc., I know that "love" particularly Christ Jesus'/God's love, MUST be the basis for anyone who professes Him. Christ' template was shown through His life on earth as written in His Word. We are instructed to live as He did...to have His character ingratiated through us. More than likely, the person who helped the man had some form of relationship with the Lord. Perhaps the person befriended the man first, tended to his needs and then through his loving attention, displayed Christ and could guide the person to Him. As I've said before on this forum, introducing Christ Jesus as the Ultimate One who can give the sin-sick soul (no matter the form) healing, rest and peace, is mandatory for a follower of Christ. He CAN NEITHER BE excluded nor exempted. If a person has the gift of healing and is a sincere follower of Christ, it is Christ (working through the person) who gives the healing....so the glory & praise goes to God alone. Helping mentally-challenged people practically involves in many cases, Christian counseling-where the mandatory concept of prayer to God/ developing a relationship with Him--must be first, (be they Christian or not), involving them in practical methods that can help stimulate them spiritually, mentally, and physically. It takes patience and time...and not everyone can do it. But it takes a person (the giver) willing to serve/help and the other person (receiver) willing to receive. 1 Like |
Religion / Re: Understanding Your Worth by Eviana(f): 9:37am On Jan 28, 2022 |
Not a bad piece at all, but I would he loved you to delve a little further with this spiritually speaking. Understanding one's worth and value in lieu of God's thoughts....if I may add. A Christian has to have that caveat....otherwise there's a potential for arrogance and pride...which is contrary to the standards of God's holiness. Even being "self-less" can cause the potential of pride. It should be as the result of God's love permeating through one...not as a measuring stick to the degree of abuse or value of others=mankind. It's extremely important (from a secualr standpoint..in a sense) to teach the importance of worth and value to young males and females so that they won't grow up making decisions that comprise a lack of self-value... (Ex. allowing constant abuse from anyone in any form etc.). Sometimes it takes adulthood and a plethora of experiences to finally get to the "aha" moment. But, again, let's not forget that God's love towards us is the ultimate form of undeserved and unmerited value and worth that a person can have. It is because HE loves us and demonstrated that love practically that we have any worth and value at all. It should cause one to be truly humbled, grateful and self sacrificial...not to please "man", rather God. Ms. Eviana 1 Like |
Religion / Re: About 99% Christians May Not Make Heaven by Eviana(f): 5:43pm On Jan 27, 2022 |
It's a good thing, rather awesome thing, that God and Him alone--having weighed everything including motives--gets to make the final decision on who will enter the Kingdom....and I'm quite sure it will be more than just 1 percent. Ms. Eviana 1 Like |
Religion / Re: In Dire Need Of A Bible Study Church - Suggestions Please by Eviana(f): 5:31pm On Jan 27, 2022 |
PeaceJoyLove: The infamous statement is going absolutely nowhere....."dead on arrival".... no pun intended. Remember Elijah on Mt. Carmel Honestly, I really haven't been in this much state of immoveable peace in a long time...I'm good...thanks. This is so far off the thread topic, but I will oblige your question. I am not a political junkie...and am not intertwined in that way....never have been....never will be. I understand ultimately Who sits on the throne... Anyhow, it has always been my conviction to NOT speak badly about any of my presidents (regardless of if I agree or disagree with some of their views). What I do IS pray specific prayers for both President Biden and former President Trump....just as any citizen of his/her country should do for their president and former presidents...good or bad... no matter how much you may desire or feel justified NOT to.....the presidents, vice-presidents and former presidents (of ALL countries-- on ALL continents) still have souls that the Lord is interested in saving... Happy New Year Ms. Eviana |
Religion / Re: In Dire Need Of A Bible Study Church - Suggestions Please by Eviana(f): 2:40pm On Jan 09, 2022 |
PeaceJoyLove: Good morning, Lol.....Peace, it is now the year "2022"! TWENTY-TWENTY TWO!!! You wanna bring this into a new year I see...wow...lol. I was replying the mention by the moniker "Jenera"..... So why are you again jumping onto a mention directed to me by another poster? Are you Jenera? If not, then you need to learn to apply the art of "ignoring" towards any post you see regarding me. Please practice "self-control." I again, will not engage in an argument with you. Unless mentions have been hid from my viewing, it is "I" who decides which ones I will or will NOT reply....be it kids, tweens, teens, adults, seniors, bots, etc. I think you failed to see the humor in my reply to Jenera (at the beginning) although I was speaking some serious truth. My hair isn't being puiled out from the roots anymore. Your conspiracies concerning me, other posters being kids that I've somehow manipulated, (through my demonic, destiny-stealing, witch, karishika --the word i learned from N.L--powers, my alleged connection to Jesusjnr2020, BassReeves and others etc., and my alleged lesbianism, king of the boys status, fraudster, fake Black American/Igbo, fake everything have overpowered your mind. This is sooo "2020/2021." I do not mean to disrespect the culture or the church, but this thing is too much. Praying for a perceived enemy to "die by fire" and mixing cultural traditions with the gospel of Jesus Christ is insane...with all due respect. The Lord God does NOT accept that brand of Christianity. It is unbiblical and is a huge problem which has encapsulated several sincere Christians there in Nigeria. Peacejoylove has repeated and subtly told me that he's being nice and peaceful with me so that his "curse/spell" can be actuated. in order to defend his honor, he has to place a spell to kill me? Pretend to be at peace with me so that his spell can kill me? I mean, if it wasn't so extremely saddening and disheartening, the Nigerian brand of Christianity would be the most laughable concept in the world. You have already stated 1 million and one times that you are innocent. You stated on you other thread that you "apologized for 2 unproven accusations against me, JUST so that your curse of me having breast cancer, both breasts cut off and dying quickly would take effect due to my lying about you." I want folks to re-read that and ponder on it for a moment. Peacejoylove, you have had your temper tantrum, met with your coven and pronounced your curse..... No need for you to do anything else. So what is the problem? I always say one of my favorite scripture verses: Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) "No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment, thou shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their righteousness is of me saith the Lord." I am not in the least bit worried, frightened or scared about your "curse/statement." I need you to know that. Continue to wait all years or for the next several years for me to get breast cancer if you'd like. But let me let you know exactly WHY your "curse" will not take effect on me. The reason that your "curse" will have absolutely "0" effect on me is the following: 1). You are NOT operating WITH or FROM the spirit of Christ. 2). Your MOTIVE is completely impure. Even if you feel that I have wrongly accused you and am a liar, the way in which you are trying to defend your honor is void in Christ' eyes. You cannot nor will not hurt His Child....which is me. You have absolutely "0" power to do so. That power that you have invoked to harm me...will also be humbled because he is not God either. This will be an Elijah on Mount Carmel/ prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18) experience for you (and the others involved) to understand and see that you are dealing with the One and Only true and Living God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. Mark my words.....He will be glorified. I am still praying for you.....did so even this morning, Happy New Year |
Religion / Re: In Dire Need Of A Bible Study Church - Suggestions Please by Eviana(f): 4:38pm On Jan 06, 2022 |
Jenera: Wow...an old thread of "2020" that I commented on, yet my opinion is wanted? Ok.....you folks are hilarious at times.....hard to believe Nigerians are behind the keyboards typing some of this stuff... Hegelian dialectic at play yet again: Anyhow, my reply/"what I think" to the comment that you wanted me to engage in a debate about, is the following scripture verse. Proverbs 17:28 (KJV) Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." To you (Jenera) I say this specifically: 2 Timothy 2:22-23 (NLT) 22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. 23 Again I say, don't get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. Nice try, Jenera..... DO better (and I mean MUCH BETTER) by NOT engaging in evil surmising-- between me and another poster--and have a happy new year! 2 Likes |
Religion / Re: What Are Your Realizations For "21 ? / What Are Your Spiritual Goals For "22 ? by Eviana(f): 6:27pm On Dec 31, 2021 |
Ayo081: Oh, I didn't know I had any actual friends on this forum? I initially thought some were brethren....but friends? Nope....haven't really experienced that here. I'm quite excited about 2022 in more ways than one and in every aspect of my life.....overwhelmingly excited! I'll probably write about it in my diary...at the right time. I realize that God continues to take me through the fire.....the Refiner (God) taking the metal (me)-- through the process of refining and shaping me into the final result: pure gold. I need not kick and scream anymore. Just let Him take the wheel and be obedient. I don't do "resolutions" anymore. It is extremely important, however, to enter a new year "Lord willing" with no regrets, a forgiving heart and an abundance of peace.... Ms. Eviana |
Religion / Re: What Are Your Realizations For "21 ? / What Are Your Spiritual Goals For "22 ? by Eviana(f): 3:38pm On Dec 31, 2021 |
Ayo081: Sir, This is my first time ever getting a mention from you (didn't know you were a Christian), however let me also wish you a Happy New Year 2022 also since you addressed all Nairaland Christians.....(although I wasn't included in the original list). Nothing's going on other than a peaceful reconciliation of parting of ways..for a situation about 3 years old. I hope you don't have a problem with two folks leaving a situation alone....in peace. Let's practice the act of true Christianity by not encouraging "mess" or doing the enemy's bidding of creating conflict where there should be no more, but rather praying for the parties involved and continue spreading the gospel of Christ here in this section. Nothing that occurred between the parties could obscure Jesus Christ any more than many of the threads created in this section meant to destroy Christianity. Feel free to read through my threads before the crisis between me and him came to a head---turning point--some months ago. I'm sure after you dig through, you can see the message of Christ. Blessings to you Ms. Eviana P.S. Thanks for the Bible app----however I prefer the good, old-fashioned cow-skin leather Bible. It's very important to me to have an actual Bible if I'm able... Can't always trust in technology.. |
Religion / Re: Jesusjnr2020 - A false prophet , This thread is about your Lies & Games On NL. by Eviana(f): 2:39pm On Dec 31, 2021 |
PeaceJoyLove: Good morning, Wow...lol. So this thread is really about me and not Jesusjnr (whom I definitely believe you know him like you said)....mercy. I, also and definitely believe that I joined Nairaland a few years too late....from its original inception. Anyhow, I will not engage in an argument with you, but I must acknowledge something you wrote--whether you were sincere or not. After this sincere post, I'm done arguing sir. Not gonna do it. I pray for peace, blessings, and ultimate surrender to the Lord Jesus in your life. I pray that you will experience Jesus in a way that you've never experienced Him before! I pray for abundant health for you and your family members. I sincerely and wholeheartedly "thank you" and "accept & forgive you" for your apologies here (which is my reason for replying you) and choose to believe that they are sincere. I have apologized for my behavior during these 3 or so years of "relating" with you, but I will do it and say it again: I am deeply sorry for the manner in which I reacted to how things occurred. I clearly listed your offenses against me...on my original old thread of 2018. You say I am a liar. I say you are a liar. You have pronounced a curse for me to die of breast cancer like my mom and your mom died of (at least that's what you told me). Well....I am gonna leave all of your "curses" in God's hands....cause it is HE--not you sir--who will allow the final choice on "when" and "how" I exit this earth. "Die by fire/thunder fire" prayers (which I had never ever heard of before joining this website) for one's enemies are UN-scriptural/UN-biblical (not Christ' method AT ALL); and I wholeheartedly pray that sincere Nigerians seeking the truth on that cultural practice mixed into Christianity, will seek God's face on that truth. You endanger yourselves (in Christ' eyes) when you pray and chant for death for your enemies. You can never ever be justified in exacting your own fleshly vengeance. You are correct...."2022" will be a successful year for you as you totally surrender to the Lord. He's pleading with you PeaceJoyLove... When you surrender, God is gonna do such a mighty thing in your life...above all you could ever imagine. I pray you will. Again, you and your family be truly blessed and I hope to meet you all in the Kingdom of God one day... Have a very blessed new year of 2022. Ms. Eviana |
Romance / Re: How My Ex Humiliated Me On Christmas Eve by Eviana(f): 9:42pm On Dec 29, 2021 |
Wow, This OP really hit home for me. The most devastating thing, I believe, that can happen to a woman in a perceived heterosexual relationship, is finding out that you are living a lie. That the man whom you shared your heart with (and perhaps even conceived children with) is not heterosexual at all. Awhile ago I had a conversation with a friend about what she thought would be more devastating: A. finding out that her significant other (male) has been cheating with a woman OR B. finding out that her significant other (male) has been cheating with a man? She said A. I was shocked cause I couldn't believe that she chose "A". Her rationale was that she has no chance when it comes to the man being gay and cheating with a man...but if cheating with a woman, she would always wonder what the woman whom he cheated with had, that was better than her. I, vehemently, disagreed with her....and she had to remind me that it was her opinion and choice. The conversation ended. Looking at this from a purely secular/non-religious viewpoint, I would have to say that both parties are victims. Victims in the sense that because of societal, cultural dictates, (especially in a "religious" country such as Nigeria), there is no safe place for those whom believe that they are homosexual, to openly practice and live their lives. So because the practice of homosexuality is forbidden and allegedly punished by law in Nigeria (and many black African countries), the only way the homosexual person can live is through underground/hiding. So the homosexual, in turn, marries a heterosexual in order to keep up appearances and the expected cultural norm. So now an innocent person is brought into the deception and even conception of children. It becomes such a tangled web of lies....until it finally bursts open (because the homosexual can no longer hide his true feelings) and all is exposed...leaving emotional devastation so deep and hearts so broken and feelings so embittered that it almost becomes irreparable. I am a born and raised Christian and have commented on many threads in the Religion room pertaining to homosexuality and the Bible. This OP happens within the church as well. In fact, a large homosexual population exists in the church, but it is kept "hush-hush." I cannot condone the act, simply because God condemns the act.....as He condemns a plethora of other sins. I don't personally believe that same-sex attraction is just as cut and dry as saying a person was "born that way." So many other reasons have been cited as reasons why the attraction has developed. Clearly and most importantly, the Bible cannot be contradictory, and it is impossible for God to be a liar---so the answer is plain for those who are confused and sincerely pray for the truth. I do, however, believe in freedom of choice. I believe that people should not be ostracized, beaten or killed because of their choice of lifestyle. For me as a Christian, heterosexual woman, I can support the freedom of choice YET disagree with that person's choice and NOT harm, discriminate against or ostracize him/her. I happen to live in a country where homosexuality is not only celebrated, but rewarded...which is a gazing-stock and shunned by the majority of developing nations such as Nigeria. Also which is probably why Bobrisky is such a phenomenon there. I think, however, where the majority of African countries have a big issue is how they choose to address the issue. Is it a governmental right to exact certain laws which are extremely harmful to individuals who clearly aren't physically causing harm to another person, but whose lifestyles aren't the norm? Is homosexuality on the same level as murder, robbery, kidnapping etc., in a governmental sense? Clearly, in many black African nations, it seems to be. Every human being should be regarded as a human being...complete with freedom of choice and rights. Until Nigeria is ready to truly address the issue in mature, serious manner, these types of stories will continue to forever be the narrative. So many layers to this issue...so many. I'm sorry for delving off of the topic in a sense. My prayer is for the OP (if this is a true story) and anyone going through this type of situation (cause I guarantee that there is someone else reading this thread who is) to heal by going to God in prayer---first and foremost. If not a spiritual person, I would suggest that you call out to Him anyhow. Yell and scream if necessary, Tell Him you're not sure He exists and then dump your cares on Him.....cry it out. Then perhaps seek Christian counseling as a practical way to help you through the devastating crisis. I cannot NOT suggest some form of religion because it really is the only way to get true healing. Ms. Eviana 2 Likes |
Religion / Re: Why These Nigerian Churches Don’t Celebrate Christmas by Eviana(f): 9:27pm On Dec 25, 2021 |
Gemid94: Happy Sabbath to all and Merry Christmas ! I saw this brief thread and wanted to clarify a few things about my denomination the Seventh-day Adventists. It appears as if something is missing with the statement. It is crucial to examine the words "per se" and what that might mean. I do not know the publication, "The Quest Times," (which appears to be a Nigerian publication) nor how Nigerian Adventists think on the issue of Christmas, but the majority of Seventh day Adventists here in North America, do not call celebrating Christmas as "unchristian" nor do we completely ignore it. What we do say is that the day of Christ's birth is not confirmed to be on the 25th of December.....as no one knows the exact day in which our Savior was born...so in that technical sense, it would qualify as not being scriptural. However, there is not a judgment for anyone who chooses to acknowledge the day and it's kinda difficult to dismiss something as important as Christ' birth....during this holiday season. A day (even if faulty) has been chosen/designated---by the world---and of which those of us who are Christians honor. What we DO BELIEVE by FAITH in His Word was that HE WAS BORN....He came in the form of "man". The hope of any Christian on this planet. We needed for Him to be born as a part of the plan of salvation for a lost and "dead-in-sin" planet. For without Christ' birth, life, death and resurrection, there would be "0" hope for humanity. The official statement of the General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists--which is the highest level of the denomination--states that it is left up to the individual on how he/she desires to commemorate the day. So I would venture to say it's more of a 50/50 ration of how Adventists choose to acknowledge the day. Some do and some do not. Our point of focus is on Jesus Christ...... Most of us do not ignore the day. Many of choose to commemorate the holiday by either: spending time with family, friends, attending church service, participating in mission work, holding Christmas concerts, exchanging gifts etc,. The commercialized portion of the holiday (engaging in activities which do not honor the Lord) is to be shunned..... You will find some of the members, however, engaging in the above mentioned. Just as choosing Christ is a choice, so do members of my denomination have a choice on how they choose to honor Him. I am not condoning improper choices. I am just stating the fact that not everyone within the denomination does everything unilaterally and in total agreement. We are still human...and imperfect. I hope that clears up any misgiving that one may have about my denomination. Be blessed and remember the focal point of the season: Jesus Christ Ms. Eviana 1 Like |
Religion / Re: What A Soul Means To Him...What A Soul Means To him. by Eviana(f): 4:05pm On Dec 23, 2021 |
The last time I posted here (awhile ago), I was gonna write about an online Nigerian event that I saw which disturbed me. I was gonna analyze some characteristics (although different in many ways) there and somewhat compare it to the deadly Astro-World concert last month. I really wanted to finish posting on this particular thread (unlike other posts on my other threads where I don't come back--my fault of course). Anyhow, this event wasn't godly at all (yet it wasn't as satanically overt as the Houston, TX concert).....it looked innocent enough, but God wasn't pleased at all...... So much disturbed me in my spirit. Something there was revealed plain as day.....which shocked me to the core and I mean to the core. Sin is a universal thing....not claiming to have a monopoly in just one region of the planet earth. However, the Holy Spirit plainly stopped me......rebuked me gently NOT to do it. My motives were impure and unclean...and wouldn't really bring glory to God in the way that I was trying to make it....(the heart is deceptive and desperately wicked...who can know it?) Folks, it's a dangerous thing to ignore the Holy Spirit......especially when one knows He's speaking to one's heart. I do hope that the other "3" posts that I wrote will speak to others hearts in this section....and forum. The message of Christ is still there. Be blessed.... P.S. I said that i would post more in the Diary section in the future than here....however, I may still come in this section every now and then to post....when prayerfully led by the Holy Spirit. Ms. Eviana 1 Like |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 1:41pm On Dec 19, 2021 |
jesusjnr2020: Good morning, I'm glad you said what you said at the points which I bold-faced/highlighted. If nothing else comes from my 5 yrs. of membership on this platform, (December 4th, 5th, or 6th 2016 was my original membership date), I know one thing and one thing only: my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ has remained unshaken---meaning I know Who He is, what His purpose was and is, and Whom I belong to.....regardless of my stumbles and bumps along the way. Nobody, entity, groups of demonic /satanic folks here, multiple-playing monikers with missions, or Hegelian-dialectic secret occultic groups etc. can stop that. My faith is solid...and by God's grace will remain that way until my time to rest. Joseph's brothers did what they did, thinking that their plotting and planning had destroyed Joseph---only for it to have been turned around by God for Joseph's good...and subsequently his whole family. Those who know the story know what eventually happened. There was a huge growth in Joseph's life ( in terms of trusting God no matter what) as a result of his horrific circumstances. Whether you sir or MaxInDHouse , or anyone else had good or bad intentions with all of this---I know one thing: it matters not. God has allowed it all for a reason. He sees all. An old popular gospel song, "Turning Around For Me", is what I think about pertaining to this situation. What I know is that I am set free......and I praise Him for that. God can use anyone to speak some truth...... All I can offer is the invitation to accept Christ in one's life and let Him turn it around for him/her if folks involved in this had wrong intentions and motives. All of the shenanigans/plotting/accusations/deceit through multiple monikers here have not changed my faith in Christ nor His love for me not one single bit....not an iota. What I want is for folks to make the choice to try Him and see. My diary is meant to continue encouraging....in the Lord. See death for me is a life without Christ as my Lord...and Savior. In fact, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy...and I never will. You have a blessed Sunday. 1 Like |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 2:02am On Dec 19, 2021 |
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Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 1:58am On Dec 19, 2021 |
jesusjnr2020: Thank you sincerely for the encouragement....and "yes" I do need encouragement from fellow believers at times---even if we may differ on some points of doctrine within the faith. "No man is an island" as the slogan goes. Honestly, I'm not so sure about posting on this forum--let alone section-- as much anymore...hence my absences occurring twice in November. The Lord has been working on me....and I'm looking so forward to 2022.....anticipating something big. Contrary to what was said, I only have this "Eviana" moniker and my alternate "Eviana3". I happened to view Nairaland a few days ago after not doing so for awhile. I happened to see your thread concerning me. Being "shocked" was an understatement! I don't even know who you are behind the scenes...and we only communicated about 3-4 times under your former moniker and my Mobilia moniker. Never expected this at all. Perhaps I am "daft", but all I know is that you spoke some "real-nesss" in that post where I thanked you. Actually I believe in my heart that the Lord directed me back to this site for a reason. I've been praying very hard about some specific situations that occurred here....and all I know is that God is so good--and so faithful to me. I had to go back and say "thank you Lord" at least for letting me know that you have heard my prayer pleas to you.... The only reason I even typed a reply to you was because I saw a few statements in your writing that stood out to me as being sincere. At first I was apprehensive, because I get attacked so frequently on every single point I write here. But i finally broke down and needed to say, "Thank you". I'm not doing the public quarreling thing anymore. I'm not for all of the mess...I refuse to engage in it anymore. It's almost as if God has told me that He will not bless me =(having His presence and favor) IF I engage in any argument/debate/conversation on here that won't give glory to Him. I cannot go to the next level and be on this forum trying to defend my honor for the millionth time. It's enough.... God will and is doing so now...and those that want to know the truth I've always said to "pray for discernment". "Fast even if you want to know my character." I'm not perfect, but I belong to the Lord.....and He's working on me slowly but steadily. Perhaps the reason I've been getting attacked so frequently now.....nevertheless, I'm extremely excited. I will probably just continue to update my diary....the place where I can be undisturbed ("0" derailments) and write freely (hopefully without anyone being able to change my wording). I really used to like interacting with folks in this forum....but clearly it's been a "double-edged sword" as well. Lessons forever being learned..... I invite folks to read my "The Table is Set" thread in the DIaries section --every now and then--and be (what I hope and pray) encouraged. It won't be updated frequently but I will try to post at least once a week. P.S. Thank you MaxInDHouse for asking the person to apologize. I really and truly appreciate your effort. Shockingly and unexpectedly, but sincerely appreciated. Honestly, there are times when a person goes too far and my personal faith is tested to the limit. This is that time. I don't think that in all of my years of life, someone has wished me death in such a painful way. Never has someone knowingly wished me to die of the disease that killed my mother at such a young age....the worst thing to happen in my life. I have another relative that had a high stage level of breast cancer where she has had to have a double masectomy (both breasts cut off). Yet the person wished it on me. I understand being hurt and wishing even death on me ---if that's what the person wanted to do. But to take something so painful that specifically happened in my family (and of which I told the person) and wish it on me......mercy. This person allegedly had relatives that died from the horrific disease and has people dear to him...yet was so detailed in how he wished that for me...and then said, "Amen". Vile to the nth degree...no conscience.....like a walking demon could only type that....no way could a human being be that diabolical! The most disturbing thing I have ever been told.....truly. Like, how do i ever forgive that person? Like how? Like honestly, in my flesh there's no coming back from that. I want absolutely nothing to do ever again with that person. I don't want any type of communication period. Like I'm good with never acknowledging his/her presence ever again. What it also solidified for me is that there are occultists, witches and warlocks (which I used to not believe in) praying for my death and/or destruction here on this thread on Nairaland. No way on earth is that person a child of God. I always write about Ephesians 6 for a reason... Yet the ironic thing is that my immediate thoughts weren't, "I wish he would drop dead." Two years ago, I remember praying to God that I wish the person would fall into a pit and be covered in sand. So practically death on the person. I repented of that, wrote about it (without saying names) under my "Mobilia" moniker and eventually told the person. I apologized. Yet I am commanded to FORGIVE with all my heart and pray for this person to surrender to Jesus because he's on his way to eternal damnation. (Only by and through the Holy Spirit residing in me) can I forgive my enemy...i must pray for him deeply.....as I do a whole lot. I cannot render to him what he/she rendered to me....although my flesh wants to. Hence why I had to immediately post that article about "cursing" folks and look at the situation from a spiritual standpoint. I'm not afraid spiritually...it was just so vile and wicked. I have lost any ounce of respect (that I was holding onto) for this person. I cannot respect a person like that. I just cannot. So much info that i could release about this person....but I haven't and I vow that I won't. It is not for me to enact vengeance.....that is for the Lord and the Lord only. To speak that way about a child of God, not understanding that God is watching....the angels are recording those words....death could be on his door at any moment....yet not feeling remorse. ....have mercy Lord on him and I mean it. But I must forgive him...because right now he's lost. I hope the person chooses Christ before it is too late..... Anyway, you and I definitely have different beliefs, but I "thank you" for at least trying and seeing the inappropriate and painful remarks made to me earlier. You earned my respect in that aspect. Anyhow, I'd really appreciate you guys moving your discussion to another thread. I'm begging you guys to please end your convos here and let my thread rest. Please at least give me a mustard seed of respect enough to do that. 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Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:38am On Dec 18, 2021 |
Good morning, Happy Sabbath and be blessed to all.... Encouragement for those who may be confused... Who God hath blessed, no man (and I mean NO man ) can curse..... Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) "No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord." Ms. Eviana |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:33am On Dec 18, 2021 |
PART 5 Spiritual Protection Against Satanic Attacks Before we go any further, let me share with you the spiritual tools I use to protect myself from Satanic attacks--including curses. Perhaps you will find one or more of these practices helpful in navigating the spiritual waters of life. First and foremost I pray for God to encircle me with a spiritual hedge of protection to insulate me from any personal or demonic designs. After all, if God put a hedge around Job that Satan couldn't penetrate without God's permission, then He can erect one around me. I pray Job 1:10: "Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land." I want the protection and I want the blessing of prosperity as well. Next, I try to keep my life righteous and holy so that I open no door and give no opportunity for any curse to debilitate me in any way. I pray Proverb 26:2: "Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest." Then, I try never to leave the house spiritually naked. I want to be clothed in the armor of God against any spiritual attack. I pray Ephesians 6:10-17: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that … when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions (NIV). In addition, I think of people who have hurt me. Instead of wishing them evil and harm, I try to pray for their blessing and prosperity. After all, Jesus instructed us in Luke 6:28 to: "Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." You see, if we curse those who've hurt us, we put ourselves in danger of Christ's judgment. Jesus said in Matthew 5:22: "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell." Finally, with gratitude, I remember that sin has placed the entire world under a curse. All of us have "sinned and fallen short of God's glory" (Romans 3:23). We know that payment for our sin is death (Romans 6:23; Deuteronomy 21:23). Fortunately, when we receive Christ as Lord and Savior, Jesus dies in our place on the cross. He takes the curse of death for us and the curse against us is now underserved. Death no longer rests upon us (Galatians 3:13). I have tried to deal with some of the practical out workings of curses. I have shared some the biblical foundations and practices regarding cursing. I hope that reading my response may give you more insight into the Biblical reality concerning curses. Sincerely, Roger crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/ask-roger/what-does-the-bible-say-about-curses-and-spells.html |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:32am On Dec 18, 2021 |
PART 4 What Does the Bible Say About Curses? The Bible is full of cursing. The word "curse" appears almost 200 times; therefore, it is a significant issue for us to address. The Bible begins with God Almighty doing a lot of cursing. We don't read three chapters into Genesis before God Almighty began to curse. He cursed Satan for tempting Adam and Eve into sin (Genesis 3:17). He indirectly cursed all mankind when He cursed the ground so that weeds would sprout and man would work hard and sweat profusely in order to make a living from the cursed earth (Genesis 3:17-19). In Genesis 4:10-12 God placed a curse upon Cain for killing his brother. All of these curses were well deserved. As we read through the Bible we quickly discover that God provided blessings to those who obeyed Him and cursed those who disobeyed Him. To curse is to wish that bad things happen to someone or something. God cursed only as a punishment for not obeying him. On the other hand, to bless is to wish that good things happen to someone or to something. God promised blessings to those who carefully followed His commands. Deuteronomy 27-30 is a great example of the God Who both blesses and curses. In Deuteronomy 28, God announced to Israel that if they fully obeyed His commands He would pour out great blessings upon them. They would receive the following blessings: safety in travel; healthy children; bountiful crops; increased livestock, abundant food; victory over enemies; full and overflowing barns; success with all of their endeavors; successful investments; abundance of rain; and primacy over all other nations. It doesn’t get much better than that. On the other hand, God was just as determined to bring curses upon Israel if they ignored His commandments: "However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you" (Deuteronomy 28:15). God is not the only one in the Bible who pronounced curses. Most of the curses in the Bible involve one person cursing another. Noah cursed his son Ham when Ham peeked at him while he was drunk and naked (Genesis 9:18-27). Shimei cursed and spit on David as David was fleeing Jerusalem ahead of Absalom's army of rebellion. Shimei was upset because David took over the Kingship from the family of Saul (2 Samuel 16:5-8 and 1 Kings 2:32-46). Joab wanted to kill Shimei on the spot; but, David stopped him by admitting that the curse was deserved. (By the way, David never got over the curse. As he laid dying he asked that Joab sever Shemei's "white-haired head" from his body). Intriguingly, Mrs. Job tried to get Job to curse God and die (Job 2:9;19:17). Satan prompted Mrs. Job's pleading to her husband. This was Satan's backhanded attempt to force Job to curse God. |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:30am On Dec 18, 2021 |
PART 3 Can Christians Be Cursed? One well-known theological construct guarantees Christians that they need not worry about curses and Satanic attacks because "...nothing can separate us from God's love" (Romans 8:37-39, and "greater is He that is in us (the Holy Spirit) than he who is in the world (Satan) (1 John 4:4). This theological construct assures us that God's love for us is never in doubt and that the Holy Spirit is greater than Satan; therefore, we need not concern ourselves with things like curses and spells and Satanic interference. Upon closer examination, however, what these verses don't declare is that we are free from all of Satan's attacks and demonic curses. My theological construct (and you certainly don't have to agree with it) is that we face a constant spiritual battle. We do need to be concerned with such things. After all, Peter reminds us: "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith… " (1 Peter 5:8-9). We must consider that we have a demonic adversary who has a backpack full of dirty and deceitful spiritual tools designed to inflict harm and destruction upon unsuspecting Christians. God gives us a number of spiritual tools to resist, incapacitate and frustrate Satan in his attacks against us. I will mention them momentarily. If we define "curse" as wishing bad things to come to someone or to something, I suppose that we can consider the death threats I've received over the years as curses. I own two bullet-proof vests. No one ever told me that I would need even one. Death threats aren't over in one week. I remember preaching for over six months in my new vest while living in fear that Bill J would make good on his threat to kill me. He was angry with me for allowing his wife to give an offering to our church. Unfortunately, I was not the only one he was cursing. One night Bill J began a murder spree that killed two men in a nearby town, and was on his way to our home to kill again when the police encircled him and he committed suicide in his car. The police found 9 guns and 400 rounds of ammunition in the front seat—and a bazooka at his house. Fortunately, this undeserved curse did not come to rest on me. Few of us have curses as dramatic as Bill J had for me and eleven others. Let's assume, however, that there have been times when we have hurt or disappointed people. Depending upon how much we hurt them and their ability to forgive, they may consciously or unconsciously wish harm upon us. 1 Like |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:28am On Dec 18, 2021 |
PART 2 Are Curses and Spells Real? To curse is to wish that bad things happen to someone or to something. On the other hand, to bless is to wish that good things happen to someone or to something. When we think of curses, many of us immediately think of Voodoo. We picture someone pushing pins in little dolls which represent those they hate so that bad things can come upon them. We think of persons casting spells. However, Voodoo is much more than that. Voodoo a religion practiced chiefly in the Caribbean countries, especially in Haiti. It is a mixture of Roman Catholic rituals and the animism and magic of slaves from West Africa. In Voodoo, God rules over a multitude of local deities, deified ancestors and saints, who communicate with dreams, trances, and ritual practices. We have become de-sensitized to witchcraft, curses, and spells in today's culture. One Sunday evening I had this terrible sense of dread that I would never see another Sunday. The sense of death was overwhelming. Each day was agony. I was peddling furiously on the exercise bike Thursday evening when the phone rang. One of our counselors had just finished a session when a woman confessed that she and her friends in a witches' coven had prayed a death curse on me the previous Sunday night. I was overcome with relief. I now knew the spiritual battle I faced, and I knew how to handle it. I climbed off the bike, fell to my knees and prayed for the Holy Spirit to cancel any curses or demonic attacks placed against me. I asked Him to build a hedge of protection around me to protect me from any evil Satanic intention to harm my family or me. The dread disappeared. I have no doubt that we can postulate a number of theological frameworks to reconcile the experiences like those I mentioned above with Biblical truth 1 Like |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:25am On Dec 18, 2021 |
PART 1 What Does The Bible Say About Curses and Spells? Dr. Roger Barrier Editor's Note: Pastor Roger Barrier's "Ask Roger" column regularly appears at Preach It, Teach It. Every week at Crosswalk, Dr. Barrier puts nearly 40 years of experience in the pastorate to work answering questions of doctrine or practice for laypeople, or giving advice on church leadership issues. Email him your questions at roger@preachitteachit.org. Dear Roger, What does the Bible say about cursing and spells? Can a person be cursed? And by cursing I mean, when someone says something bad is going to happen to you...that kind of cursing, cursing your future. Sincerely, John Dear John, In the Bible curses and spells are forbidden practices (Deuteronomy 18:10-12). Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you(NIV). 1 Like |
Religion / Re: "Revelation NOW" by Eviana(f): 11:19am On Dec 18, 2021 |
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Religion / Re: Modified by Eviana(f): 2:18am On Dec 17, 2021 |
jesusjnr2020: Yes, I absolutely remember you on the thread....and was very skeptical of you even on that particular thread when you were offering encouragement. I had to come back and even apologize for doubting you. You are also correct that we differed on some aspects within our beliefs, but I still didn't mean any harm to you. So so very much I could say about what has transpired yet again (without my provocation....haven't bothered nor spoken to, nor called any single person here on this platform or offline...yet here come the false allegations yet ahain), but I will say this: "Thank you for this....." "Thank you from the depths of my soul...." "I wholeheartedly accept the apology." God still sits on His throne...... God bless you and may He be glorified when ALL is said and done. 1 Like 1 Share |
Religion / Re: What A Soul Means To Him...What A Soul Means To him. by Eviana(f): 12:47pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
PART 3 What does a "soul" cost the Lord? Well it cost Him everything. In fact, He gave His life for our souls... He--the Son of God--took on our sins--the entire sins of the world--and died so that we can be fully reconciled to Him one day soon. Romans 5:8 (KJV) "But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were YET sinners, Christ died for." 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV) "Who is own self, bare our sins in his body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes we are healed." John 3:16 (KJV) "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life." All done out of an immense love for His creation! An amazing love indeed! Extremely difficult to fathom in our finite minds for sure. But by faith in Whom Christ says He is and what He did, in His Word we, that profess Christ, believe. How else can the Lord show His love than by actually demonstrating it through His sacrificial death on the cross? His constant gentle pleas for you to surrender to Him..... To lose just "1" soul (no matter how it occurs, truly breaks our Lord's heart)....but to do so not having surrendered is like a dagger through His heart. Yet He has to witness it day after day, hour after hour, and minute by minute. Death is horrific any way it occurs, but there are some instances where it stings so badly that one is left speechless..... The Astro World concert, amongst many other tragedies this month all over the world (including Nigeria), is one. The question remains: Who gains or loses a soul when death comes knocking? One side or the other... On the other side of the coin-- what does a soul mean to the adversary...the enemy? I'd like to answer that question and take it much closer to your home Nigeria (by describing an event that I saw online)....in my next post. |
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