Episode 23

I sat down at the balcony. I loved to look at the pool and the trees around my estate. Also, the natural air felt good on my skin. It was much better than all the air conditioning I was used to. Once in a while, here was a taste of nature without human manipulation.

“Cris! I thought you might love some tea, so I made one for you!” Evelyn said as she joined me on the balcony, holding a tray in her hands.

I didn’t love being called madam and I told her to call me by my name. So don’t be shocked my maid calls me by my name.

“Thanks!” I said with a feigned smile, just to encourage her. I was taken her kind gesture.

She returned the smile and left.

I took a few sips and dropped the mug. I was still trying to get over the hurt from the previous day. My mentor and her daughter left last night, but promised to be paying a visit this morning. My younger sister stayed with me.

Tunde Akintola, her husband was coming to get her this morning. I really wished she could stay longer. I’ve missed her so much.

She joined me on the balcony and sat beside me.

“How are you feeling now!” She asked.

“How should I feel? I’m not different from you!” I replied.

Her eyes widened in surprise and then a smile followed.

“It’s in our blood!” She replied grinning.

My sister dated a guy who also tried to access my father’s wealth through the relationship. I threw alot of blame on her when his plans were exposed. It’s a long story that would take the entire year to explain.

I had always been the perfect big sister. She was the one bringing all the trouble home. I had to handle all her mess. I threw all the blames on her and never accepted a fault.

Now here I was, repeating what my sister did a few years ago. Sounds great to say it’s in our blood.

“So how are you feeling?” She asked and I replied with a shrug.

“I feel like an idiot! I was fooled for two years. Gave my money thinking I was investing in my future. Helped his crashing company to where it is now thinking I was loved. Hmmm! This life!”

“I can relate to that! Mine was much worse! The trouble I brought on this family was too big. Our lives almost went for it. God came to the rescue, even when we were so undeserving” Sharon said and chuckled.

“That’s why till tomorrow, untill God points that this is your husband, don’t go into any relationship with anybody. Because the bible says in Jeremiah 17:9. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Except God, no one knows the heart of man. Chris was a fake lover and for two solid years no one could catch him. How did he achieve it? This guy is a professional. Hmmm! He came prepared to ruin your life.

Just one thing saved you. The prayers of Mrs Thompson! That was your escape route. You were ready to die for him. You even sacrificed your relationship with God just to be his wife. This was too much! His Adacadabra really worked beyond human comprehension”.

“Sharon! You’re not comforting me at all! You’re only reminding me of how I wasted 2years of precious life on a fraudster”, I said as my eyes were getting blurry.

Sharon noticed and quickly changed the topic.

“Tun would soon be here!”

“Tun! Who’s Tun?” I asked, flowing with the distraction.

“Tunde!” She answered.

“Oh!” I feigned surprise.

I knew she was referring to her husband. I only needed something to help me get Chris off my mind, anything! The hurtful words he used on me still played subconsciously in my head.

Then my mentor. What a gift she had been to me. She loved me unconditionally and stood in the gap for me. How did I repay her? I called her a crazy woman, lied to her without feeling bad about it. How do I fix my broken life? I don’t know where to start from. I don’t think I can get a fresh start after all the things that happened.

“Sharona!” I called my younger sister.

“Yes!”

“What do you think I should do now? Where do I go from here? I’m in such a big mess that I can’t get out of it all by myself. I don’t know what to do. Two years of my precious life wasted. Where do I get a husband now?”

Sharon chuckled and I raised an eye brow to show it was a serious conversation.

“Sorry! But the last statement you made was so funny! Where do I get a husband? Let’s go shopping sis!” She replied and started giggling.

“Please be serious. I really want to settle down maritally. I want to put an end to my singlehood days and move on with life. I’m tired of being a single lady. All my friends are getting married or about to. I’m the only one left”.

“And who said being a single lady is a bad thing?” She asked.

I exhaled and looked at her intently.

“It’s easy to say that when you’re 23 and married. You don’t know what it looks like for me, I’m 32 and not married. Very soon, I’ll be 33. I’m losing time. I’ve lost 2 years already. I want a quick route to a blissful marriage”.

Normally, I wouldn’t be sharing this with my younger sister. The age gap between the two of us always made me see her as a kid. But how she got married so fast with God’s approval and everything, baffles me. What was the secret? I’ve always believed Christian ladies took so long to get married. Hers was entirely different. What’s the secret to getting married speedily as a Christian lady?

She smiled and looked at me.

“Sis! I was already crushing on Tunde before I got born again. So it became worse for me seeing how much God used him for me and this family. My love for him grew stronger and ever before. But I knew I was threading a dangerous ground. So I decided to seek the face of God in a 3 days marathon fasting.

I asked him to take the feelings I had for him away. Those 3 days of fasting was an intense journey into the realm of the spirit. God took me through the scriptures and gave me alot of revelations. There I knew what was wrong with me”.

“And what was that!” I asked, completely curious.

“I always thought I needed a man in my life. I needed Tunde to love me the way I did. I needed him so much that I couldn’t sleep, all because I was thinking about him. He was like the air I breathe. I just wanted to always hear his voice and be around him. He was the center of my world and happiness.

But God showed me in a scripture in Matthew 4:3. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

I was asking myself how was this a solution to my problem? Then God opened that scripture for me and there came my deliverance.

Sis, there’s this hunger in man that can never be satisfied. It’s more than a physical hunger. It’s just like a man that is thirsty. What he needs is water and you’re giving him a bottle of coke. He will drink it but he’ll still be thirsty. You give him honey, he may eat it, but still be thirsty.

Satan asked Jesus to turn stones to bread. Make bread out of stones. Jesus needed the bread of life and here was Satan suggesting he forgets the bread of life and make do with a stone. Satan was giving Jesus an alternative to the bread of life and was giving Jesus a kind of bread that has no life in it. A bread made out of stone.

That’s the problem sis. The problem is not that you need a man in your life. Truth be told you’re hungry, but going after a husband is like turning stones to bread. What you truly need is not the stony bread, but the real bread”.

“I don’t understand!”

“Hmmmmm! Sister! There’s this hunger in man that only God can satisfy. All Satan does is to provide temporary pleasure. Temporary satisfaction! He tries to channel your focus from the bread of life which is God, to the bread of stone which are your carnal appetites.

That’s why the man goes after immorality. There’s this hunger in man that only God can fill. But he doesn’t understand it is only God that can satisfy that yearning, so he turns to immorality, from one woman to the other. Yet, he’s not satisfied.

That was what the woman of Samaria was looking for. She was hungry for the living water. But Satan decieved her and made her think that a new husband was the solution to her depression. He made her believe getting a new husband was the only solution to her problems. So she left her first husband and married another man. Yet, that hunger was not quenched.

Satan deceived her further into trying another man. She kept moving from one man to another, untill they were now 5 in number. Yet, she wasn’t satisfied.

That’s the same thing today. A lot of people are so depressed and hungry that they turn to Facebook for satisfaction. They turn to porn sites to satisfy them. But all it can do is 5 minutes pleasure of masturbating and leave them hungrier. No satisfaction. So they become addicted to men, like the Samaritan woman. They become addicted to pornography, trying to quench their thirst.

They are only trying to quench their hunger with bread made out of stones. But it’s not the bread of life. That’s why the more they get married, the more they want to get married. That’s why couples are not satisfied with themselves. They want a divorce and go for a new man they think would be the solution. But after getting married, they still aren’t satisfied.

So man keeps searching for water, just as the woman did. And there was our Lord. The living water. The water that if you drink, you’ll lose interest in pornography. If you drink, you’ll lose your obsession to get married. Yes, the woman of Samaria drank of this water and she was too busy inviting all the Samaritans to come and have a drink, that she forgot her empty jar at Jacob’s well.

When you drink of this water, you’ll lose your obsession to get married and be so busy inviting people to come and drink. You’ll forget about yourself that you’re not married. Because marriage would be the last thing on your mind. Because you have drank from the water of life. Your satisfaction has been met. You no longer turn to masturbation when depressed, but to God”.

I was completely shocked by the revelation in that scripture.

To be continued…….

Jesus is the answer for the world today. Above him there’s no other.
Jesus is the way.

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Come! All you that have been labouring for the attention of that guy you’re crushing on. Come!

Come! All you that are fed up with the attacks of the enemy on your life and family. Come!

Come! All you that have been struggling to live a holy life! Come!

Come! All you that have been scared of when would the right man come? I’m 30! I’m 35! I’m 38! I’m 40! God when am I getting married? Come!

And I will give you rest

The lecture continues tomorrow
What is the secret to getting married speedily as a Christian lady?

Episode 22

“Lord I commit your daughter Christiana into your hands! Lord I pray you’ll bring her back into your plan for her life. Don’t let her go! Don’t give her rest! Holy Spirit trouble her! Take away her peace. Cause everything around her to start working to restore her back to your path in Jesus name!”

I woke up. It was all a dream. I met my mentor on her knees in her bedroom, praying for me. Hmmmmm! That reminds me, I have so much to confess to her. Lord! Please give me the strength to do so in Jesus name!” I prayed.

My phone was ringing again. I hissed because I knew the caller.

“Cris! It’s time to answer him! Give him a piece of your mind!” Came the gentle whisper.

“I’m scared! I don’t want to end up going back to him. You know I have a soft spot for him”.

“Don’t worry! It’ll be alright!”

I swiped the green bar and placed the phone on my ear.

“Hello!”

“Chris! 53 missed calls! What is the meaning of that? Don’t you know I have work to do?”

“I’m sorry about what happened. My father is an evil man. How could he set me up like that?”

“Why wouldn’t he! When he wants to saved my life from a man who could kill instantly with his bare hands!” I replied.

“Stop it! That was a chicken! I can’t do that to a human being! You know me very well! You know I can’t hurt you!”

“Chris! Please! You know I’ve been trying to end this relationship a long time ago. You’re the one holding me back. My heart is no longer with you anymore. You should understand that you don’t manipulate people into doing what they don’t want to do. Chris! Whether you like it or not, this relationship is finally over. I’m leaving and there’s nothing you can do to stop me”.

“I’m not going to stop you, but I want to explain something to you. I may not be good enough for you, but that’s not the summary of my life. I’m ready to work on myself. I’m ready to do anything for you. Please, Cris don’t leave me. You’re killing me by doing so!”

“Chris! Hear me clearly!” I said angrily.

“If you want to die because I broke up with you, please do that quickly. I will personally sponsor your burial! Rubbish!” I said and ended the call.

I threw the phone on the bed and hissed.

“Look at how he’s behaving like a kid? Go and die na! As grave dey hungry you! Rubbish! As if losing a woman is the end of life. I don’t know what animal house they raised him from. Am I oxygen that you cannot love without me? I should marry you so that you will twist my neck and kill me then tell my lifeless body that you’re sorry! God forbid!”

I was still monologuing when his call came again. I picked the phone and swiped the green bar.

“Hello!”

“So you could say that to me? After all I did for you! Despite all I did for you? You threw my love in my face and decided to abandon me right?”

“Please stop all these! A break up will not kill you! Behave like a man and stop all these tatariffic attitude!”

“Oh! You’re calling me a tata! It’s completely clear you hate me. You hate me, but all I did was love you. I wasn’t told love could hurt like this!”

“Hey stop that rubbish!” I cut in.

“I’m not going to listen to your nusery rhymes. I have better things to do with my time. So let’s reach an agreement. Go your way and I’ll go mine. We’re two different people!”

“Cris! This marriage can work. You just don’t want to work with me to build this relationship”, he said, close to tears.

I laughed and shook my head in pity. This is his strategy. This is how he always makes me break down and return to him.

“Chris! You’re out of tricks! Please find a better one. And if you like collapse and be taken to the hospital. I’ll never show up! Do you hear me! Chicken killer!”

“What did you just call me?” He asked angrily.

“You heard me!”

“You’re an idiot you know that! A big! Big idiot! You allowed your stupid mentor to boss you around. Why are you this stupid? I had to go to her house and warn her to leave you alone. That’s why she started behaving like a good woman in the hospital. She knew I wasn’t joking that day. Very useless woman.

And you’re also a useless girl. I paid the doctor to pretend I was sick and slept in the hospital all because of you when I had better things to do with my time. You this ungrateful soul. Yet you never recovered from your stupidity. I remember you were a mentally retarded lady before. Maybe your mental sickness is starting to come afresh”.

I had to check the caller’s ID to be sure if it was Chris or someone else. I checked and confirmed it was him. Wait oooo! Am I dreaming? Chris told me he told my mentor that he loved me so much and pleaded with her to allow us get married. Did he just say he threatened her? And did he fake the hospital incident? Do you mean I had been fooled all these while?

Both of us were fighting for a relationship that would never work. We had to lie to each other in order to keep the relationship working. What exactly were we fighting for? Just take a look at how we both wasted our time. This is devastating. And to think about that Chris could call me all the those names? Wow! That was love indeed! I’m done with this useless relationship

“Chris! Thanks alot! I guess there are so many sane ladies out there. Why waste your 53 missed calls on an insane lady?” I asked trying to keep my voice calm.

“I was wondering what was wrong with me. It looks like the spell you cast on me just fell off my eyes. I had wasted two years of my life on a mad woman who roams the street bare footed and ate from the garbage cans”.

Wow! Chris was reminding me of the horrible things I did when I ran mad and broke out of the house. Something, he promised never to talk about. Wow! I’m so enjoying this hidden version of my so called man of my dreams.

“Chris! Is that all you have to say?”

“No! I’m just starting! You’re an empty container. An orange with no juice in it. I’ve tasted your body several times. I don’t think I’ll love to continue drinking the same drink everyday of my life. You were so cheap to give me your body”.

“Chris! You can say all these to me?” I asked, tears streaking down my cheeks.

“Why not! Who do you think you are? Mentally retarded lady!”

“Enough!” I yelled.

“Do you know my only happiness!”

“No!”

“Is that I haven’t married you before you started this episode of your character. From killing a chicken with your bare hands, to killing me with your words!”

“I’ll gladly sponsor your burial ceremony!” He interrupted.

“Shut up! I thought you loved me!” I said weeping.

“Love! Ha ha! You were just my ticket to wealth and power. Marrying you was a way to become the owner of your father’s company. In no time, my game would spread and I’ll have more than enough to go into politics and get busy counting money. Your mentor was right though. I was not the man for you. But foolish you would not listen.

It’s completely clear if we had gotten married, I would gain alot. You’re such a bag of money. I would have made a fortune out of you. You should be thanking your God you escaped”.

Honestly, I can’t remember how the call ended because I passed out. Those were the last words I heard before everywhere was suddenly dark.

I saw thousands of people holding my dress, pleading with me, tears in their eyes.

“Give us the bread! We are dying of starvation!” They cried out.

“What bread?” I asked.

“The bread! The bread! You have the bread! Don’t keep us in hunger! Give us the bread!” They kept repeating those words.

“Give us the bread! We’re starving! Help us! Why have you refused to surrender completely to God? We are all starving here and all you do is chasing shadows!” Give us the bread!” A lady screamed among the crowd.

“How can someone be this wicked? You have the bread, yet you have chosen to let us starve?” Another cried.

This time, I noticed something about this crowd in my dream. This was the third time this dream was repeating itself but I never noticed this untill now.

I noticed that all the people in this crowd were ladies. Especially ladies in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. I tried looking for a male among this crowd but couldn’t find any.

I turned around and saw my mentor on her knees praying. She was at a distance, sweating and groaning fervently in prayers.

“Lord! I commit your daughter Christiana into your hands! Her destiny would not be hijacked by the devil. Even if you have already signed a contract with the kingdom of darkness? Lord I know human beings have a free will and I’m not denying it.

We are free to choose what we want for ourselves. But you said in your word in John 14:14. If I ask any thing in your name, you will do it. Anything at all! For with God nothing is impossible.

Lord I break protocols and stand upon your word which says that I shall decree a thing and it shall be established. Christiana Kolapo! Wherever your spirit is, I call you and I command you! Obey Jesus in the name of Jesus!

Listen! You are a child of destiny and no power will stop you! I release you from the chains of darkness that has held you bound to your emotions in the name of Jesus!

I break every soul tie between you and that boy, Chris and I release a hunger to chase God into your spirit man, in the name of Jesus.

Hahaha! If there’s a man to pray there’s a God to answer. Christiana you don’t have a choice oooo! As your mother in the realm of the spirit I have chosen what you will become without your permission. You will become what God sent you to become here on earth!

You will feed your starving generation with the bread of life! The gates of hell will not prevail against your purpose in Jesus name!”

I opened my eyes and looked around.

“Lord! Touch your daughter in the name of Jesus!” My mentor prayed.

“Amen!” Tina, Evelyn my maid and Sharon my younger sister chorused.

Was I dreaming or what? I didn’t see these people in the crowd. I was watching my mentor praying and here she was.

“Mummy! Aunty Rhema is back!” Tina announced.

“Praise God! Cris is back!” Evelyn said with a broad smile on her face.

“Thank you Jesus!” My mentor said, waving her hands in the air.

Still feeling dizzy, I asked.

“What happened?”

“Evelyn found you on the floor unconscious! She had to call us”, Sharon answered.

To be continued……

I so much love the power in intercessory prayers.

Satan keeps distracting us and makes us keep complaining about the person’s attitude instead of praying for the person.

We keep seeing the faults and failures of the person. Forgetting that the destiny of that person is under attack. Instead of helping the person by interceding, we keep grudges and bitterness in our hearts.

Did Christopher shock anybody?
🤣😂🤣😂
Do you think he would expose himself like that if not for the prayers of Mrs Thompson?

Brethren let’s pick up our mantles of intercession. This is a call to pray for our perishing loved ones.

Episode 21

I sat in the floor of my room in tears. I had been crying ever since I came back from my father-in-law’s house.

I remembered my conversation with my uncle. I quickly picked up my phone and dialed his number.

“Why did you do that?”

“Do what?” He asked.

“Why did you encourage Chris’ father to go against the wedding?”

“That wasn’t me. It was all his doing. I only called him to explain to him I wasn’t ready to give out my precious daughter in marriage. Suddenly, he started telling me that he wasn’t ready to allow his son get married either. He started telling me about his hot temper and everything.

I only had to enjoy the conversation. So I asked him what he intended to do and that was how I got to know that he invited you to the house. He told me he had something to tell you to convince you that marrying Chris would be a disaster. I had no idea about what it was. I only worked with the information he gave me and played a little omniscient game on you”.

“Chris may have anger issues, that doesn’t change the fact that I love him. I’ll always love him no matter what happens”, I said in protest.

“Wait! So you knew he’s not good enough for you?” He asked.

“Says who?”

“Then why are you forcing yourself into something you would regret? Cristina! This is a gamble. What if he gets too angry and strangles you without realizing it? Only to regret his actions when you’re already six feet in the grave. You know I will gladly bury you with a smile”.

“Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!” I yelled consistently and hung up.

Even my uncle who hated me so much could advice me to choose the right man. Who would tell me God didn’t warn me enough?

“God why? Why do this to me? Why ask for the one thing I love so much and when I refused to give you, you started destroying everything in my life just to frustrate me!”

“Really?” Came that gentle voice.

“Yes! You’re making life hell for me!” I replied.

“Well, you’re not the first person to say that!”

“Who else said that?” I asked.

“Get your bible!” Came the gentle whisper.

Was I talking to someone? Who was this person talking to me like a completely different person, but still inside me?

The feeling to get the Bible was still strong on me so I decided to go and do as my mind was instructing me.

“Open to the book of Jonah chapter 2 and read verse 2.

I began to flip open the pages until I arrived at the passage.

“Jonah 2:2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice”.

“So you’re not the first person to willingly disobey God and find your life miserable. Do you know what it means to live inside a fish for 3 days?

Have you ever smelt the body odour of fish? Then imagine if you had to live inside that kind of smell. Jonah was suffocating, yet he could not die. The heat the smell and the wetness. The gross, the digestion and blood of whatever the animal ate. He cried he was in hell.

“But why do you have to frustrate me like Jonah? I was free to chose who I wanted to follow? Why impose your will on my life?”

“Cris! The day you got born again, do you remember what you told me?”

“I don’t understand? What did I tell you?” I asked.

“Can you remember the sinner’s prayer?”

“Yes I do!”

“Good! Repeat them let’s hear”.

Was I talking to myself? Where was all these coming from?

“Lord Jesus!” I began.

“I am a wretched sinner! Forgive me of all my sins. Come into my life and be my Lord and personal saviour!”

“And be your what?” Came the gentle whisper.

“My Lord and personal saviour!” I repeated.

“You asked me to be two things to you. Lord and saviour. But you only needed a saviour not a Lord. You only wanted a saviour to protect you and keep you, but not a Lord.
Christiana! What’s the meaning of Lord?”

“Boss! Someone in charge. Someone in position of authority and commands obedience”, I replied.

“Good! So you actually asked me to be in charge and that was simply what I was doing. And all these while what you have been doing was rebelling against the established authority. So the authority decided to punish you for disobeying the rules and regulations of the new government.

That’s the problem with alot of Christians today. When they asked Jesus to come into their lives, they didn’t know they were asking for a Lord. They were asking for a new Boss to take over the affairs of their lives. They signed the contract and made God the man in charge, but still follow instructions from their former boss, the devil.

They still go behind and do his bidding and claim they are loyal to their new boss. Well, when the management could not put up with their actions, they decided that they must be punished. So they seized his salary and cut off the allowances. Took the official car and house and alot of benefits. In your exact words, frustrated the life of the unfaithful servant”.

I bowed my head and sighed.

“What do you want me to do?”

“What I’ve always wanted you to do. I want Chris! Surrender or do you still want to go ahead with the marriage plans? I’ll be in attendance”.

“Lord! You know I love him so much!”

“I’m not forcing you!”

“Please change him and allow me marry him!”

“You don’t tell me what to do. Feel free to marry him if you want to, I’m not forcing you!”

I went down on my knees, tears streaking down my cheeks. Then a scripture came to my heart.

“MY SPIRIT WILL NOT STRIVE WITH MAN, FOR HE IS FLESH AND BLOOD”.

I was shocked by that revelation. I had read that scripture without understanding it. But today, my heart was completely opened to what it meant.

I understood what God was saying in that scripture. I knew God was stepping out of my way to give me the
freedom I was seeking. But I was scared. What would life look like without God? How
would I survive, with the knowledge that I intentionally disobeyed his instruction?

If Satan were to attack me tomorrow, would God listen if I cried to him for help?

“And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you. Yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.” Came another scripture.

I quivered in fear. What would it look like to have it at the back of your mind that God is not with you in the journey you embarked on. A boat without Jesus on board would sink when the storms of life come on its full force. That scripture kindled uneasiness in my heart.

“Lord why are you doing this to me?” I asked and waited for a response, but there was none.

“Lord! Please don’t leave me!” I wept.

“What do you want me to do? I’ve already told you what to do and you told you can’t do it. You’re free to do whatever you like!” Came the gentle whisper.

I quickly took her Bible and began flipping. I didn’t know what I was looking for but kept flipping the pages. I paused when I caught sight of an highlighted verse.

“Psalms 81:11 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.
12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.
13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways!
14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their adversaries.
15 The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever.
16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.”

I bowed my head and wept bitterly.

Soon another scripture popped up in my heart.

“I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. To give you your expectations at the end”.

I believed my tears could fill a bucket. I laid flat on the floor before the King that can never be challenged

The scripture I had read kept repeating itself in my heart but in a different way.

“But Christiana would not listen to me, neither would she surrender to my will for her life.
So I gave her up to the lust of her heart and permitted her to do what she desperately wanted to do.

Oh! Oh that Christiana would listen to me. How I wish she could obey me?
I should soon have subdued her enemies, and turned my hand against her adversaries.
All those who hates her God should have submitted themselves and given their lives to Christ.
I should have fed you with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock
should I have satisfied you”.

I wept like a baby. My tears were endless.

“Cris! Surrender! Why fight against a God too powerful for you?”

“Lord it’s so hard!” I wailed.

“I know it’s hard! That’s why the bible says the road is narrow. Only few people follow this path. But I promise you, you would never regret it”.

At this point, I knew I had no choice. It’s now or never.

I braced myself up, leaning on my hands and knees.
It was time to make that decision that would change my life forever. It was time to give up the one thing that held me bound.

“Lord I’m so sorry. I can see the pain you feel, when men refuse to allow you take the wheel of
their lives. With my Imagination, I can see the HOLY SPIRIT grieving in that scripture I just read.

If your plans for my life is better than what I am planning for myself, then why am I so stupid? Why am I fighting for something less, when you have bigger plans for me?

You can have my life Lord. It is yours. You can have my marriage. I am ready to accept your will for my life. You only know what is best for me.”

To be continued……

Congratulations Cris!

At last the stubborn rat has been caught.

Ha! She stubborn Sha. Let’s see if she means business this time. Let’s see if she wouldn’t fall for the next drama Chris would act.

How many of you accepted Jesus as your saviour and not as your Lord?
How many of you asked him to come into your heart, but only wanted him to protect you and not take charge of your life?

Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

It’s time to say yes Lord and surrender to his will. You don’t need to enter the belly of the whale before accepting his will.

2 Corinthians 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

Episode 20

As I drove out of the company, I stopped to greet Oga Silas.

“Oga Silas how are you?” I asked.

“I’m fine!” He answered.

“But sis, what happened in the car this morning? You were with someone in the car and I heard you ask the person are you mad? I was shocked. It really got me worried. I was like, why would a born again sister use such language on a friend? Please, what happened?” He asked.

I respected Silas so much and I knew he had a role to play in my company. He was a devout child of God and a preacher.

I didn’t know what to tell him. He was worried about my spiritual life too, just like my mentor. But he’s still a gateman. He should know his place. He’s to open my gate and mind his business.

“Cris! Your heart is getting dark every minute. This is someone you respected so much and he’s reciprocating it. Why must everyone be victims of your compromised lifestyle? At least there should be a little bit of kindness in you”.

This melted my pride and destroyed my well of insults.

“Silas, I’m so sorry! I’m inexcusable. I let my flesh overpower me. I’m so sorry!” I apologized.

“It’s alright sis! I’ll be praying for you! I know God has great plans for you and he’ll surely bring them to pass. I’ll never stop praying for my sister in Christ!” She replied smiling.

“Thank you so much! Please pray harder ooo! Your sister needs alot of prayers now”, I said.

“It is well! God be with you in Jesus name!”

“Amen!” I replied and with that, I bid him farewell.

The drive to my father-in-law’s house was quite. I didn’t go with anyone and obviously I wanted to be the only one to hear what he had to say.

I was still driving when my ringing phone called my attention. I was almost at my destination so I connected my phone to my car player and answered the call. The car speakers helped me hear what the person calling was saying.

It was my uncle, Chief Akinyele Gabriel.

“Hello old man!” I greeted.

“Is that how you greet your father?” He asked.

“You are not my father!” I replied.

“But at least, I’m the one who would represent your stupid late father at your wedding. Don’t I deserve some respect?”

“You old goat! Die and go to hell!” I replied and he laughed.

Secrets are meant to remain hidden, but I knew very well that my uncle was responsible for my parents demise. As Christians, I and my sister Sharon were advised to forgive him. We did, but the man’s unrepentant attitude pisses me off.

I hated him and I’ll continue to do so. I just wanted him dead but I can’t do that myself. I wanted God to destroy him as fast as he could.

“If that is your desire, then maybe he would start with destroying you first”, came the inner voice.

I quickly waved the thought aside as my uncle’s voice came back.

“Cris! I was told you got born again. I thought born again people are good people. You’re just the spoilt brat you’ve always been!”

“Shut up! You and I who’s the evil person?” I replied with angry tears in my eyes.

“Calm down baby girl! I’m not here to make trouble”.

“Then get off my phone, you cheat!” I replied.

“Cris! You sent me a message. That’s why I called. I just wanted to tell you that as long as I remain your uncle, you’ll never get married. I’ll do everything in my power to stop you!” He said with a serious tone.

I knew this was not a joke. There was a battle going on and he’s not joking about it.

“Listen to me! Right now you’re about to meet your father -in- law. He’s going to help me get rid of the marriage. Ensure you listen to him very well and be a good girl”.

I got enraged immediately and almost ended the call. So this was all his handwork? Then there’s no need to see my father-in-law. Oops! I just arrived. His gateman was already opening the gate for me. I drove in and packed the car.

“I guess you have arrived at his compound? Be a good girl and follow the advice of the elderly. See ya!” He said and the call ended.

I was dumbfounded. I didn’t know if I was to turn around and leave or face him and tell him I was going back. I stepped out of my car and headed for the building

I knocked and was ushered in by the housekeeper. What I met in the house was a complete shock to me. Is this my father-in-law’s house or am I in the wrong place?

The reason I had to ask myself that question was because I met a chicken in the sitting room. Had someone turned my father-in-law into a chicken?

The housekeeper behaved as if the chicken was the owner of the house. She didn’t pay the chicken any attention, but allowed it to roam the house freely.
The house was almost a poultry as chicken feed, littered the sitting room. The chicken had something to eat wherever it went. And worst of all, it made a mess out of the sitting room. You know what I mean. It defecated wherever it wanted and nobody challenge it.

I was still watching the creature, when my father-in-law cane to join me.

“My pretty daughter!” He said and spread his arms for a hug.

As I walked to meet him to hug him, I stepped on something I wished I never did. Chicken excrement. Gross!

“I see you have met my new friend. Kuku the chicken!” He said smiling.

I looked at him with blazing eyes added with a slight confused expression. This was not ordinary. What was he trying to pull? Get me angry and insult him so he can capitalize on that and end the relationship? What kind of game was going on here?

“Please don’t be angry with me! I haven’t seen my friend for a long time so I decided to invite him to join me in the sitting room. Kuku is such a friendly chicken!” He said grinning.

Hmmm! Definitely he was up to something. I just don’t know what he wanted, but if this was meant to get me angry and disrespect him, I won’t fall for it.

Thanks for my kitten heels, I didn’t step on the chicken excrement bare footed. I went ahead and hugged him and we both sat down together.

“So how’s work?”

“Work is so demanding! I had to cancel two appointments to be here with you. I haven’t gotten the time to call Chris or hear from him all morning. Time is so important in everything we do”, I replied smiling.

I could see a little bit of disappointment in his expression. Of a truth, he wanted me to flare up and insult him so he can major on that to end the relationship. Sir! You’re picking on the wrong person.

He didn’t have anything important to say. I was surprised he started talking about movies and comedy shows he watched. He shared some of the jokes with me which was so humorous that my stomach tightened as I laughed.

We were still laughing when the door opened and Chris walked in. He paused in his tracks and looked around.

“What’s the meaning of this nonsense?” He asked with blazing eyes.

“Christopher, how are you! Look who’s here! Your wife to be!” His father said.

“Just take a look at my shoes! Ema!” He yelled for the house help.

“Ema!” He shouted.

I’ve never seen him this furious and was afraid for him.

“Where is this house help?”

“Son calm down! That’s my friend kuku! He’s here for a visit. I just needed to make him comfortable!”

“Dad you’re crazy! He said.

I was shocked to hear that. I looked at my father-in-law and was surprised to meet a smile on his face.

“You’re turning my house into a poultry and you sit down comfortably! You must be out of your mind!” He said and took off his suit and threw it on the sofa.

He went for the chicken who was too robust to make any move. I screamed out of pity for the poor creature as my so called husband to be displayed his rage.

He grabbed the bird by the neck and began to twist it around. It’s feathers filled the living room as it struggled to break free. It splattered excrement on Chris’ trousers and breathe its last.

He threw the lifeless creature on the ground, chest heaving.

There was silence in the room for about 3 minutes.

I looked at the man I was about to marry and was filled with fear.

Soon, I could hear my father-in-law clapping. I turned to look at him and met him smiling.

“Why was he smiling?” I asked within me.

He stood up and snapped his fingers. Ema the housekeeper, came out immediately.
I guess she had been told not to come out when Chris was angry.

“Congratulations Chris! That’s how one day you would return from work and strangle your wife to death. Good job son!” He said.

I looked at him and then at Chris and saw the shocked expression on his face.

“Chris! I told you to work on your temper but you ignored me. You thought falling in love was all marriage was all about. If you could lose your temper and kill a chicken instantly. That’s how you would one day lose your temper and finish your wife before you realize it”, he turned to Ema.

“Make this place look like a palace again. I promise to pay you the sum of two hundred thousand for today’s clean up. I just needed to mess up this place for today’s experiment. Get to work!” He said and with that, went for the staircase.

“Cristina! If you love your short life very well! Use your head to do your thinking and not your feelings. If after what you’ve seen you still want to marry my son, you have my blessings. You can go back to work”, he said and left.

I stood up, took my purse and strapped it around my shoulder.

Chris had tears in his eyes and gave me that look that he was sorry. But I needed to run for my life at the moment. I was not ready for any round of apologies. I quickly took my steps carefully to avoid stepping on chicken excrement and headed for the door.

Chris tried to follow me but I turned and gave him a sharp look that kept him rooted to his spot.

With tears in my eyes I drove out of my father-in-law’s compound, devastated and broken.

To be continued……..

Cris! Please go ahead and marry your so called man of your dreams, you have my blessings.

Don’t worry, bro Isaac will take care of all the expenses.
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Who loved the chicken test?

They should not throw the chicken away oooo. I have a stomach with space that needs tenant.

Episode 19

“So Cris how’s it going?” My mentor asked.


“Yes it’s going fine!” I replied.

“Oh! You mean you’re actually observing your quiet time right now?” She asked.

I paused for a few minutes. Was I lying again? Why don’t I just tell her the truth and let her know I was sleeping when she called.

“Hello!” Are you there?” She asked.

“Yes! I was reading Mark chapter 17 verse 16”, I answered.

“Really?”



“Yes!” I replied.

“But Mark only has 16 chapters. Where did you get your chapter 17 from?” She asked.

“Sorry it’s Mark 15 verse 18. It says, go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature”.

“But that’s Mark 16 verse 15!” She replied.


“What was I saying?” I chuckled as a cover up.

“Thanks for correcting me!” I replied.

“You’re welcome!”

“Thanks alot for checking on me!”

“It’s alright sweetie! I love you and I’ll always check up on you. Your spiritual life is very important to me. Keep the fire burning. More grace darling!” She said and hung up.

I sighed and threw the phone on the bed.

Why didn’t God just reveal I was a liar to her? Why didn’t he expose me and allow me be ridiculed?

I laid down on the bed not knowing what else to do. Gradually depression was setting in. I was losing my mind. Sometimes I had to call Chris and listen to all the jokes he had to tell, just to get me out of my mood. He was the only distraction I had for now.

I laid on my bed unable to sleep till it was sunrise. It was my maid that came to inform me that Maggie one of my friends, was asking to see me.

I told her that I would be joining her in the next 20 minutes.

I quickly got myself prepared. Took my bath, wore my clothes and joined her as soon as I was through.

“Babe! How far na! You abandoned us completely! Sheybi it’s because we are not born again?” She asked.

I smiled and hugged her.

“You better calm down jare. You know how busy I’ve been lately!”

“Busy ke! You have been going about shaking tables. The wedding is taking place in two weeks time. To me, you guys are taking things too fast ooo!”

“Keep your mouth shut! Chris and I had been dating for the past two years. What’s the need for waiting another year in the name of courtship. We are in love and good to go”, I replied grinning.

“Okay ooo! So what about your uncle?” She asked.

“What happened to him?”

“He said he’s not in support of you marrying Chris. He said he doesn’t like him!”

“Mtchewwww! Rubbish! Who gave him the right to tell me who to marry? That old fool should know his boundaries oh!”

“Of course!” Maggie chuckled.

“Right from the beginning, I knew my uncle has eyes on my father’s properties. If not that I stood up and fought for what was rightfully mine and my sister’s, he would have moved away with our inheritance. That guy is so jealous of my success. I’m a rich babe!”

“Yes ooo! Jealousi wan finish am!”

“Na jealousi go kill am jare! Nothing will stop me. I’m moving on!” I said all smiles.

“But as your only surviving relative, he has the upper hand oh. If you don’t look for a way to befriend him and make him reason with you, he can cause trouble ooo. My advice is that you don’t ignore his rants”.

“Maggie, you know me very well! My second name na stubbornness. I can be very good at being stubborn. Tell him that if he’s not ready to be at the wedding, he would be replaced by an hired uncle. I’ll hire someone to act as my uncle. Who needs that idiot!”

“Chai! Bad girl!” Maggie hailed.

The name ‘Bad girl’, didn’t sound pleasing to my ears. Of all the names she could call me, why call me a bad girl? I was a child of God. At least she should have used a more suitable name. I didn’t like it, but I had to flow with her, so I smiled.

“So are you off to work?” She asked.

“Yes I am”, I answered.

“Let’s be on our way. You can be assured your message will definitely reach your jealous uncle”.

“I trust you na!” I replied as I stood up and took my purse with me.

“I’ll be going with you to the company. I took a cab here. My car is parked at the company”.

“Don’t tell me you’re still managing that scrab. Tell me it didn’t break down!”

She smiled and turned around to leave.

“Maggie when are you going to change that rubbish you call a car. You’re embarrassing me ooo!” I said grinning.

“I’ve been saving towards it. So far, I’ve been able to save a million naira! Not enough for a good ride”.

“I’m slapping your account with 3 million. I don’t want to see that trash around my company building anymore”, I said and gave her a punch on the arm.

“Oh my goodness!” She squealed and hugged me.

“Don’t worry! I will soon give my life to Christ because of you!” She teased.

“You’re not serious. Weren’t you part of those who laughed at me for giving my life to Christ?”

“No ooo! I swear!” She said and held up a finger in the air.

“E don do! Let’s be going abeg!” I said and pulled her along.

My driver drove into the company a few minutes later. I told him to stop in order to greet Oga Silas.

“Oga Silas! How are you?” I asked.

“I’m fine ma! How was your night?” He asked.

“Lovely lovely!”

I quickly tapped my friend.

“Say hi to Oga Silas na!”

“Who is he to you?” She asked with disdain.

“My gateman and a brother in Christ! A fervent believer!” I answered.

“Cris nawa for you ooo! Na gateman you con dey greet as if na one beta person! This Christianity dey turn person to mumu oh! See the way dem dey greet gateman like one governor?”


“Are you mad?” I retorted.

She looked at me with surprise in her eyes. The Christiana I originally was would never say that. It’s Cristina that’s in charge now. My old self.

“The next time you ever insult me again, I’ll make life miserable for you! Do you hear me?”

She didn’t reply audibly, but her body language said it all.

“Idiot! Mtchewwww!” I hissed and told the driver to continue.

Maggie didn’t say anything till we came out of the car.

My P.A. came to meet us as we approached the entrance.

“Good morning ma!” He greeted.

“Transfer 3 million to this idiot and meet me in my office when you’re through”, I said with a frown.

“Okay ma!”

I turned to look at Maggie. She was standing like a sacrificial lamb, completely at my mercy.

“Yes! My days of being insulted because I’m a Christian are over. If you try to insult me, I’ll pay you back in your coins. I can do whatever I like now. There’s no Holy Ghost stopping me”, I said within me, satisfied by how I treated her.

I turned around and stepped into the elevator. I punched the numbers and waited as it took me to the floor where my office was.

“Cris, this is not freedom! This is bondage. This is slavery to sin and the Devil. From one sin to the other. Aren’t you tired?” Came the gentle whisper.

A pang of remorse sprang up within me, but I was not ready to allow it.

“I’ll repent. I just need to marry Chris first. All these lies and everything would end after I do so.

“Cris! Satan is a master seductress. He knows how to keep his slaves comfortable in slavery. That’s why after the Israelites left Egypt, they still preferred slavery to freedom, because of the rewards of unrighteousness. Cris, unrighteousness has rewards. Just like you dealt with your friend and earn respect. But how long will that respect last?

You lied to your mentor about your quiet time this morning. How long will your lies last? Satan gives a lady 5 minutes of pleasure on the bed of immorality and at the end sends her home with HIV. How is that a gain? The rewards of unrighteousness makes someone think they are smart by disobeying God, but actually, they are so stupid.

Balaam collected money from the king of Moab to destroy God’s people in Numbers chapter 22. He enjoyed the money and the promotion the unrighteous act he committed brought to him. But later in Numbers 31 verse 8, his name was mentioned among those who were killed when Israel attacked the Midianites. How long did he live to enjoy the rewards of his disobedience to God?

All these things you are chasing after that made you willingly sin against God, will lead to a big regret one day. This Chris you are so desperate to get married to, might be the end for you”.

“Stop that rubbish Christiana!” I rebuked myself.

“Why are you thinking negative thoughts?” I breathe in and walked out of the elevator.

My phone started ringing. I picked it up and checked the caller’s ID. It was Chris’ dad.

“Daddy! Ekaro sir!” I said and lowered my knees slightly.

“How are you my angel?” He asked.

“Your baby is fine ooo!”

“Hope you are looking after my son very well?”

“Yes ooo! He’s doing fine by the grace of God!”

“Eshe my dear! I’ve always known my son for selecting quality materials. His fabric business produces quality materials. Why wouldn’t he select a quality wife?”

I smiled, happy those negative thoughts about Balaam and the rewards of unrighteousness were gone for good.

“When are you coming to see me? I want to see your angelic face again. To behold your beauty and tell my son what a lucky man he is!”

Oh my gosh! I was blushing already. If not that he was Chris’ father, I would have married him already.

“Daddy! I would love to come but my work is so demanding”.

“Yes! I know that’s going to be your excuse and that is why I want to see you today, by 12 noon”.

I was shocked. I thought he didn’t hear me correctly.

“Sir! I said I have!”

“My baby! Please na! It’s very important! I need to discuss something really really really serious!” He said.

That almost made my heart skip. What was he going to tell me? Was he going to disagree with the wedding plans? I’ve worked so hard to get the wedding to this level. Was I going to lose my man after all my sacrifice?

“Sweet heart! Don’t worry! Just come and we’ll talk, okay?”

“Okay sir!” I replied and he hung up.

What’s happening? What was so important that he wanted to discuss with me?

To be continued…….

Hmmmmm 🤔

Please who has a microphone should lend me. Ordinary mouth no dey work for this girl ear.
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Brethren, sin has pleasure, no doubts about it

Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;

25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

It’s only for a season oooo. As you are eating it, you’re wondering how the punishment on the way would look like.

Brethren, is that one enjoyment?

Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Which is better?

Judas sold Jesus and was paid handsomely. But the rewards of his unrighteous act, didn’t last more than one day. He never spent a one naira out of the profit he made before he paid for his sins.

What are we struggling for? Husband? Wife? Money? Fame?

And we dip our hands into sin to get it done. It’s not going to last. Trust me!

Job 9:4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Who? Is it Balaam? Maybe Judas? Is it Nebuchadnezzar he turned into an animal for seven years? Who is that person that will willfully disobey God and live a prosperous life?

Episode 18

I rolled from one end of the bed to the other as the sound of my ringing phone couldn’t be ignored. I had put off my quiet time alarm when it was too noisy. I needed my precious sleep so badly. I can’t allow anything disturb my beauty sleep.

I picked up the phone to put it off when my sleepy eyes noticed the caller’s ID. It was my mentor. My sleepy eyes in a jiffy, lost its wireless connection with the spirit of slumber.

I sat up immediately and looked at the clock to be sure I wasn’t dreaming. It was 4:30am. She had never called me this early before. What was going on? Was there something really important to tell me? Had she seen a revelation or a dream about me? Why was she call at this early hours of the morning.

I quickly swiped the green bar and placed the phone close to my ear.

“Hello ma!” I greeted.

“Hello! How’s it going?” She asked.

I was lost. What was she referring to?

“I’m sorry ma! How’s what going?”

“Your quiet time! How’s it going?”

I had not been observing it for days now. It was the topic our previous discussion last week. She called and asked how I was doing spiritually. I had to at least give her some of the little happenings that had the element of truth. Yes! Informations that had the element of truth, because Cris was now a full time liar.

I told her I wasn’t observing my quiet time anymore.

“Why?” She asked.

“I don’t know! I’ve been so busy lately. I return home completely tired and exhausted. I don’t have time to pray and read my Bible anymore. Infact, reading my Bible is a difficult thing to do. Even prayers are becoming too difficult. I don’t know why”, I answered.

“Cris! You need to understand that building your relationship with God or a spiritual life is war. And whenever a battle is going on, you don’t accept the losing position. You don’t accept to be the loser. Your spiritual life is under attack and you’re not doing anything about it”.

“Mummy! It’s my work. I go to bed by 11pm and wake up by 6am for work. I don’t have enough time to sleep. My work is consuming all the time”, I replied.

“Really? Is that what you would tell the devil when he comes to attack you. You’re getting cold Spiritually and you’re giving excuses. You have time for everything except God. Cris! Whatever is important to you, you always create time for it. Whatever you love so much you would always have time to do it.

If your spiritual life is important to you, you would have time to take care of it. So those excuses are only proofs that every other thing is important except your prayer life”.

Why was this woman accusing me? Doesn’t she understands what it means to be tired? Haba! I can’t kill myself na. I stand up to pray sleep is making me stagger like an acholic. Is it until I fall and break my head she would understand? What’s her problem. Body no be firewood.

“Cris!” Came my mentor’s voice.

“Do you remember Apostle Peter was with Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane for an alnight? Truth be told, Peter was tired. The day has been long and hectic for him. He preached that morning. Escorted Jesus to the temple. Went shopping for Passover, carried heavy bags of grain all the way from the market to the upper room where the Last supper held.That’s truly exhausting.

Then instead of a nap, Jesus had them walk for hours into a garden and told them to start praying that temptation was coming.

Didn’t Jesus know he was very tired?”
Peter slept off and Jesus who saw the danger in what he was doing, interupted his own personal prayers to go and wake him. Peter please pray.

Even Jesus confirmed he wanted to pray. Your Spirit is willing to pray, but your flesh is so weak.But can I ask you a question?”

“Yes ma!” I replied.

“Did temptation look at Peter, confirmed he was tired and postponed his coming till another day?

Chai! Peter you are so tired that’s why you are not able to pray. Let me come again another day, little Peter wants to sleep.

Cris! I know we are in a very busy world today. We have so much work to do. We barely have time for ourselves. We go out to work and come back late.

We are so tired that we can’t prepare a healthy dinner. Sometimes you have to eat indomie. Sometimes you are forced to buy from a food a restaurant and before we are able to find sleep, it’s already 12:30.

You have a very good reason why you have not been observing your quiet time and studying your Bible but will temptation listen to that excuse? Will the enemy that swore you must accompany him to hell fire listen to that excuse?”

I sighed.

“No ma!”

“Jesus said we should pray, so that you do not fall into temptation. He was teaching us how to avoid temptation in that scripture. Cris open to Psalms 132:4”.

I came down from the bed and took my Bible. In a jiffy , I arrived at the verse.

“I’ve found it ma!”

“Read verse 4 and 5 let’s hear”.

“I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids.
Verse 5. Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob”.

I bowed my head in frustration.

“Why does everything have to be so difficult? Why is it so hard, especially everything about God?” I asked within me.

“It’s left for you. Take care of your spiritual life. Stop all these I’m tired! It’s not helping! Stop it! Satan doesn’t care to know whether you are tired or not.

Cris, there was a movie I watched lately where the two swordsmen in a combat. One of them was so powerful and skillful with his sword that he broke the sword of his opponent. They had to continue the battle another day.

When the battle was going on. The man who sword was broken, kicked the right thigh of his opponent and the performance of his opponent in that battle dwindled. As the battle went on, the he kept kicking that same leg. A point came, the other man was limping. That was how the powerful sword breaker lost the battle.

Would he tell his opponent that it was because I had pains in my leg that I couldn’t fight very well?

Understand this Cris. In warfare, your excuses are your enemy’s advantages. Your tiredness is the key to your enemy’s victory. The more you excuse your failure to engage the enemy in combat, the more you give him access to win.

Don’t forget the Christian proverb. A prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian. Satan knows this and he wants you to stay powerless. Because he’ll always be the winner, as long as he can successfully keep you prayerless.

Cris! This is war! And I’m not happy you’re allowing the enemy win. Rise up girl! Rise up and rebuild your prayer life. Shake off the dust from your bible. Pick up your bible study jotter and pen.

You don’t build your prayer life by wishing. You build it by discipline. If students can dip their legs into bowls of water, drink caffeine, wash their faces just to stay awake and study for their exams. What makes the Christian too lazy to stay awake in the night and study his Spiritual text book, the Bible and pass his Spiritual exams and be promoted to spiritual levels or higher dimensions?

Why have we chosen to be lazy? Why? We take everything serious except our spiritual lives? We don’t joke with our business. We don’t miss our meetings with officials. But we miss our appointment with God, the greatest of all officuals. When our alarm reminds us it’s time to wake up and allow God speak to us, we shut it down. But if it’s a call from our boss at the place of work, the sleep disappears immediately. Why? We don’t want to get fired. We don’t want our salaries to be cut down.

Who are we decieving? Cris, we stay online on social media chatting till twelve midnight. But as soon as it’s time for prayers, we start feeling sleepy and retire for the night. Cris how long will our spiritual life mean nothing to us? How long shall we continue to give excuses to God?

When are we going to grow up spiritually? For the past two years, you have been in one spiritual level. Grow! You don’t want to! But everyday, you cry that it is your desire to grow. I don’t understand you at all. Oya read your Bible and pray everyday so you can grow, you’re too tired. I don’t know what to do anymore.

Discipline yourself Cris! Your body is the biggest enemy to your spiritual growth. If you are not ready to watch it suffer? If you’re not ready to discomfort it by cutting down your nap time. Selecting one hour out of your 5 hours sleep. Staying awake to read the Bible. Don’t ever cry that you want to grow Spiritually”.

I didn’t know how I started crying.

“Why is it so difficult to obey God?”

To be continued…….

Yes it would always be difficult to the man who wants to serve God with his human strength.

Not by might
Not by power
But by my Holy Spirit says the Lord of hosts.

Brethren, God will not come and drag you out of your bed. It’s true God through his Holy Spirit will empower you to pray. But you’re the one who would get up and begin to kabash. You’re the one who would discipline yourself and study your bible.

Spiritual life will never grow at the comfort of your flesh. If you’re afraid of disciplining your body, then don’t be sad when you see others who started yesterday and getting ahead of you

Episode 17

I was completely shocked by how Chris recognized my mentor immediately he saw her. I was only planning to introduce her as a friend of mine who was concerned about him and wanted to pray for him. I remembered when I told him about Mrs Juliet Thompson. Despite all my attempts to describe her, still, he didn’t know her.

So how was he finally able to recognize her without any introduction. I was still asking myself these questions, when Chris asked me a question.

“I guess she must have told you by now? She must have painted a terrible image of me just to turn you against me. She must have told you to make you quit the relationship!” He said and I was completely lost in the conversation.

What’s going on here? Who’s keeping a secret from me?

I turned to my mentor and found a warm smile on her face. What’s going on here?

“Chris, what did you do that she’s not telling me?”

Chris paused and looked like a defeated lamb. First, he looked at me and confirmed my ignorance. Then he turned to my mentor and met a friendly smile. To him, he saw it as a threatening one. It appeared she held an information that could lead to the end of our relationship.

“You mean she didn’t tell you anything about me?” He asked.

“No! She didn’t! Please tell me! What happened?” I asked.

He lowered his head and tried to hide his remorse from me.

“So who’s the evil woman? Who’s evil between the two of us?” I heard him say in whispers.

I turned to my mentor and met the same smiles I saw earlier.

“What happened?” I asked.

“Forget about it Cris! It’s nothing serious!” My boyfriend said and tried to pull me from getting close to my mentor.

I shook off his hand and walked up to her.

“Mummy! Please tell me? What is Chris hiding from me?” I asked.

She smiled and turned to look at Chris.

“Chris! What’s wrong with you? Why are you overreacting?” She asked grinning.

I turned to look at Chris and saw the confusion on his face. He looked like he had no clue to what my mentor was talking about. It seemed our relationship anchored on whatever she was about to say.

“If you can’t tell your true love about the visit you paid me and my family, then I would do so myself”, she said and his shoulders went up.

“Cris! She turned to me.

“Three days ago, we had a visitor. It was your boyfriend. He came to persuade me to allow you marry him. He’s such a lover boy”, she said grinning.

“Why were you so ashamed to tell her yourself?” She asked looking at Cris.

The shock had not left Chris’ face. I looked at him and almost laughed at how funny he looked.

“You mean you went to persuade my mentor to allow our marriage?” I asked smiling.

“Ye….ye….yes!” He stammered.

Chris is such a baby! Can you imagine he did that? What did he offer her? Money I guess.

I turned and looked at my mentor.

“Was that the reason why you agreed to allow me wed Chris?” I asked.

“Definitely not!” Came her response.

“So, what made you change your mind?” I asked.

I knew I was bound to ask that question sooner or later. I was just glad I had the opportunity to do so and it came so early.

She smiled and took my hands in hers.

“Cris, you’re not anybody’s puppet. You’re not anybody’s slave. You should be given the complete freedom to chose what you want and decide for yourself. You’re the master of your own destiny. You are to decide who to follow. You are to decide that for yourself.

And whether you chose God or your own path, it wouldn’t change my love for you. I’ll always love you no matter what. I’ll never hate you or abandon you. I’ll keep praying for you”.

She gave me a hug and patted me gently on the back.

“You’ll always be my baby girl!” She whispered into my ears and loosened from the hug.

“So, we were here to pray for a dying man. A man so in love and almost dying because of it!” She said grinning.

“I’m not a dying man!” Chris replied with a frown.

“I’m sorry about that. It was just a joke”.

She gave me a nudge on my stomach.

“Cris! Didn’t you tell your boyfriend I’m so good at making jokes?” She asked.

“I’m sorry about that! I didn’t do an introduction in the first place. Chris, meet my mentor, Mrs Thompson. Over here is her daughter, Tina Thompson”.

“Nice meeting you both! Though I would say this is not the first time!” He said and forced out a smile.

I knew that smile wasn’t genuine, but I pretended not to notice.

“So can we pray for him now?” My mentor asked.

“Of course!” I said, taking Chris’ hand and placing it on hers. I saw a negative reaction. He almost took off his hand immediately, but managed to stop when he saw I was watching.

“Lord! I commit your son into your hands. First I want to thank you for the salvation of his soul. I thank you for that dream he dreamt that led to his salvation. I thank you for using your daughter Cris to win back this lost sheep. I thank you for making Chris one of your beloved children. I thank you for reaching out to him through your daughter Cris”.

The prayers were still going on, but my eyes were already opened. If this woman knew all the lies she was telling God right now, she would stop the prayers. I can’t believe I lied to a soul that trusted me completely. Now, she’s making prayers to god with the lies I gave her. It was not supposed to be so. It was time I told her the truth.

I opened my eyes and looked at Chris. He was also staring at my mentor while the prayers were going on. We both knew these prayers were lies. We decieved her and she believed us.

As soon as she was done praying, she patted him on the shoulder.

“I’ll be praying for you Chris!” She said and turned to leave. I wanted to call her back and confess to her, but fear engulfed me.

I was too scared of how she would react to the news. Hmmm! Was this how I was going to continue struggling with everything God wanted me to do? This is so frustrating. I’m tired of living this way, but the more I wanted freedom, the more I was entangled.

I kept watching her till she was out of the ward. I ran after her.

“Cris you can’t miss this opportunity!” I said as I ran.

“Mummy! Please wait! I said as I ran.

“What is it?” She asked and I didn’t know where the fear I started feeling came from.

For 2 minutes I was unable to say anything.

” Is there anything you want to tell me?” She asked.

“Yes ma! I mean, no ma! I just wanted to say thank you for being there for Chris and I. I’m so glad you sacrificed your time and sweat for us!”

“Am I sweating?” She asked looking herself all over.

“No!” I replied giggling.

“Then why are you thanking me for sweat?”

“No! I meant your labour of love!”

“Oh! But I’m not coming from the labour room ooo!”

Even Tina started laughing.

“It’s alright Cris!” She said, when we were done laughing.

“That’s why I’m here for you! Feel free to call for my help when you need it. I’ll be right here to help you. That’s what mothers are meant for”, she said and gave me a hug.

I wanted to say it, but I just couldn’t say it. She turned and left.

I stood for a few seconds watching the exit door. My thoughts took me out of the hospital to the scene where Chris and I lost control and ate the forbidden fruit. Then the scene of me on the phone lying to my mentor came up next.

“I’ll always love you!”

Those words echoed in my head. It was a nurse who brushed pass me that brought me back to the hospital.

I turned and returned to Chris’ ward.

“I was getting worried already! What took you so long?” He asked.

“Are you afraid she told me everything?” I threatened.

I had the feeling my mentor was covering up for Chris. Why would she have an information that could lead to the end of our relationship and refuse to use it. Isn’t that what she always wanted? She was the one who kept resounding it in my ears that Chris wasn’t my man. Why was she protecting him now? I was confused.

Chris looked at me and bowed his head.

“Whatever I did was out of love for you!”

“Oh stop that trash! How could you do something like that?” I threatened as if I knew what he did. I was playing my cards very well to force out the information I needed out of him.

“I didn’t do anything!” He replied.

“Stop pretending! You went there and disgraced me in front of her!”

“What did she tell you?”

“Non of your business! Are you going to defend yourself by telling me your own side of the story or not?”

He was silent for a while. I kept watching him until I saw tears dropping out of his eyes.

I felt for him and quickly sat beside him.

“Chris why are you doing this to me? Stop all these”.

“It’s alright! No matter what I do! You’re going to leave me. It doesn’t matter if I die now. You’re just here because you feel it’s going to make you a good person. Soon or later you are still going to leave me!”

“Oh Chris! Why are you saying that? I’m here for you!” I replied.

My eyes were getting blurry at each ticking second.

“No you’re not! You’ve already made up your mind to leave me. All you’re doing right now is looking for the right offence to pick on so you can use it as a good reason to leave me”.

“Chris stop! I’m here because I love you. I’m here because I care about you. And I’m here because no matter what, I’m going to be your wife!”

Wait, did I just say that? Someone help me rewind the tape. Did I just tell him all these or something else did?

“Thank you so much!” He said smiling and pulled me into a hug.

I remembered how my mentor defended Chris and remained baffled. I was stuck with Chris. I was no longer the happy person I once was. I wanted Chris and here I was, free to marry him. My mentor had given her consent. What was the reason for these strange feelings and signals?

Why wasn’t I feeling the usual excitement I expected? I wanted Chris and here he was! Why am I not happy? Everyone who stood in my way had concurred. Even pastor Kunle said he was ready to go ahead with the wedding plans. Now my mentor promised to be present at my wedding.

But why was I feeling sad about everything? What’s wrong with me? Wasn’t this what I’ve always wanted?

To be continued…….

Never marry a man out of pity for him.

You’re going to end up regretting you did.

Mrs Thompson had the information to pay Chris back for the evil he did to her, but choose not to revenge.

Proverbs 25:21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

25:22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

Episode 16

CHRISTIANA’S POV

I sat beside my boyfriend’s bed. It’s been 3 days since he had been in the hospital. The day they brought him here, the doctor said he suffered from high blood pressure. That was why Chris collapsed. His driver told me that he was looking devastated when he came back that day. He decided to tell the maid to check on him when she came announcing Chris was unconscious.

He had been unconscious for a whole day. When he awoke, I was there to hear everything he had to say. I saw the smile on his face when he saw me.

“Cris! You came back for me! I thought you said it was over between the two of us?” He asked.

“Yes it was, but that doesn’t mean we’re enemies. We are still friends and friends look after each other”, I replied.

“I know you are just saying this to help me feel better. You hate me for no reason. I tried my best to plead with you, but your mind was completely made up to hate me for the rest of your life. Now look at what you have done to me?” He said and began to cry.

I was shocked by his display.
Why would Chris cry just to make me feel guilty? But to be honest, I felt it. All these wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for me.

Why me? Why can’t I just have what I want without all these struggle?

The doctor came in quickly and asked me to leave. After sedating him, he came back to me and asked what the problem was.

“He’s going through a lot lately!” I tried to save the details, but the guy was smarter than I thought.

“A break up to be precise, right?” He asked.

Impulsively, I responded with a nod and waited to see his reaction.

“What did he do? I mean what would make you abandon a man who loved you so much?” He asked.

I looked at him and was like. Did Chris send you to make me feel guilty?

“I’m sorry if I offended you!” He apologized in a jiffy.

“But I really don’t know what he did to deserve all these. His girlfriend became a Christian and suddenly, she hated him. She decided to abandon him because he is not born again. This is nothing but wickedness. How can you suddenly become born again and dump him?”

I looked at him with a frown and he got the message.

“I’m sorry ma! But once again, I believe you have the keys to his survival. You can chose to kill him with depression, or chose to go back to the way things had been between the two of you. You are free to choose”

He left me in the common room with those condemning words.

I was confused on what to do at first, but I knew what must be done. I had gone too far to turn back now. I had insulted my mentor on the phone. That meant no more mentorship. Secondly, I had so much to confess to her. My atrocities were too much to comprehend. I had committed immorality with Chris, lied, decieved and insulted her. So there’s no going back.

I have started a journey I must complete. I’m going to finally get married to the man of my dreams. This is what I’ve always wanted.

I was happy about it and sad at the same time. I was happy we were finally getting married, but sad I had hurt my mentor so badly. At least, I owe her an apology. I need to apologize to her as an elderly person. But how do I bring myself to do so was the problem.

After much deliberation on that, I decided to forget about her and move on. I cannot apologize to her and that was final.

When Chris woke up, I was going to tell him I was ready to return to the relationship. I was going to watch him smile and give me a warm hug. I have missed those hugs and those pecks. No! No more pecks till after our wedding. I must not allow what happened that day to repeat itself.

I have to prove to God that despite my desire to marry Chris, I was going to love him by staying away from immorality. I will honour God with my body. Yes! I will!

I was still lost in my world of thoughts, when my mentor’s hand tapped my shoulder.

I jerked and moved back in fright.

“Jesus!” I gasped.

“Cris! What happened? What are you doing here in the hospital?” She asked.

Was I dreaming? I was thinking about her and here she was. Perhaps if I closed my eyes and opened them, she would fizzle out. I blinked severally, she was still standing there.

This was more than a dream. It was real. So what was she doing here? How did she find me?

These were the questions in my heart when Tina joined us and squealed in excitement as she saw me.

“Aunty Rhema!” She screamed and ran to hug me.That was what she usually called me.

“Aunty Rhema! I’ve missed you so much. What happened? Why did you chose to abandon us? Aren’t we friends anymore? What happened between you and mummy? Why have you stopped visiting us?”

Wow! This girl was a box of questions. Where do I start from?

“I’m sorry baby girl! I’ve been so busy lately!” I managed to answer.

“That’s not it Rhema! You are not in good terms with my mother. I’m going to leave the two of you to settle your differences. I’ll be back after you’re through settling your misunderstanding”, she said and gave me another hug.

Without waiting for my response, she left immediately.

I watched her go and kept my eyes on the exit door even when she was completely out of sight. Frankly speaking, she was the only person I could look at. I was doing all I can to avoid my mentor’s eyes and she happened to be the perfect distraction.

“Cris!” My mentor called when the silence lasted up to 3 minutes.

Slowly, I turned and stole a glance at her and quickly lowered my eyes.

“Was that a mistake? Did I see well?” I asked myself, because I caught her smiling.

I had to steal another glance at her and met the same motherly smile on her face.

“Cris! It’s okay! You don’t need to say anything. I forgive you!” She said.

I was not sure if I heard her correctly. So I looked up and gave her that look that meant come again.

“Yes! I forgive you and I’ve forgotten about everything you said. You are still my daughter and will always remain your mother”. She stepped forward and spread out her arms for a hug.

Impulsively, I responded and hugged her.

“It’s okay dear! I understand you have been through alot! Sometimes it’s natural to get angry and vent your anger on someone you didn’t mean to. It’s alright! I understand completely”, she said patting me on the back.

Why was she making all these excuses on my behalf? I should be the one begging for her forgiveness. Why is she the one forgiving me without my asking for it? This was confusing, but I was happy I had reconciled with my mentor.

But the only problem that stood between the two of us was still there. Chris and I were to get married and she doesn’t want that.

“Cris, you’re free to marry whoever you want!” My mentor said, as though she heard my thoughts.

I was shocked by that. She was the one who always told me to choose between God and my boyfriend. She was the one who always told me to leave my boyfriend and focus on my destiny. Now she’s telling me I was free to marry whoever I wanted. Hmmm! This must be a dream. Yes! I was seriously in a dream that needed a slap to get me back to reality.

“Cris! As humans, God doesn’t force us to obey him, neither will I. I want you to gather your own convictions and obey God based on those convictions. I’m not going to mount pressure on you anymore.

If you’re convinced Chris is the right man for you according to God’s will for your life, go ahead. If you don’t and you still want him as your husband, I’m not going to stop you. I want you to be the boss of your own destiny. I’ll always love you and pray for you as your mother. I will never stop doing that. If you chose to marry Chris, I’ll be at your wedding to rejoice with you. Don’t think anything is going to stop me from loving you”.

This was too much. Why was she saying all these? She knew I was going to marry Chris and she was not going to try and stop me anymore. What happened to my mentor? Can someone help me? She’s entirely different from the woman I called a dictator. A boss lady! This looked like a different version of her.

“Cris! I’m going to keep praying for you! I’ll never stop doing that. I love you and I’ll continue to do so!” She said and pulled out of our embrace.

Tears rolled down my cheeks.

“Come on don’t cry baby girl!” She said and wiped them off with the back of her palms.

“So why are you here in the hospital?” She asked.

“Chris collapsed and was rushed here!” I answered.

“Oh no!” She said with sincere concern.

“I’m sorry about that!”

I nodded in affirmation.

“I came here to pray for a friend of mine who was also admitted here. I never expected I would meet you here. It was a divine coincidence”, she said smiling.

“So can I see him? I want to pray for him before I leave”, she requested.

I was dumbfounded. My mentor wants to pray for Chris. This was beyond my imagination. What would make my mentor wake up and announce she wanted to pray for Chris?

I took her to the ward, but we were told we couldn’t see him until 3 hours. I expected my mentor to go home and probably come the next day but to my surprise, she decided to wait for the 3 hours.

What had possessed this woman? Which Apostle is responsible for this? Her change in nature. Who is responsible please?

She sat down with me and told jokes to make me laugh. I was not in the mood to laugh because of the shock in her change of attitude. But when she began to notice I wasn’t responding well to her jokes, she began to ask if I was okay. In order to take away her curiousity, I had to force myself to laugh at her jokes.

Tina also kept us company. She stayed with us till the 3 hours were completed.

We all entered Chris ward to pray for him and met him awake.

He was smiling when he saw me, but his smiles disappeared when my mentor entered.

“What is this evil woman doing here?” He asked pointing at her.

To be continued……..

Cris is back 😊😊😊

Just imagine the drama Chris is doing to fill his girlfriend with guilt?

I’m so happy for the reconciliation between Mrs Juliet Thompson and her mentee.

I guess our prayers have started working.

Let’s see what happens in the next episode.

Please who is responsible for Mrs Thompson’s change of attitude?

Episode 15

I knelt down and began to worship God.

“Lord I thank you! I bless your name with all my heart! Thank you so much for these wonderful revelation. You have freed me from the hands of the enemy. Hmmmmm! They meant business. They came for me. But you didn’t deliver your Julie angel into the hands of the enemies. You guarded me jealously. Oh sweet Jesus! Thank you so much!”

I was still praying when I heard my hubby’s voice, all the way from the sitting room.

“Lord! Don’t allow the enemy tamper with my Eve! Lord go after her! Her back must not touch the ground in defeat!”

I could hear the passion in his voice. He was groaning fervently. A smile escaped my lips.

“GO AND MEET HIM AND SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY!” Came the gentle whisper.

I stood up immediately and walked into the sitting room. He was sweating in prayers. My heart was filled with awe and respect for this destiny helper. Who gave his time and energy to see to it that a succeed in my ministry.

I walked up to meet him and threw my arms around him in a warm embrace.

“Thank you so much! My sweet Roberto!” I said, close to tears.

“You don’t have to thank me. I cannot answer prayers. Save those thanks for the one who answers prayers”.

Chai! This my Roberto is so humble. We won’t accept a thank you for praying for me. God bless this man for me. Cause him to rise above his equals.

“Roberto! While I was observing my quiet time, the ancient of days confronted me. He taught me alot of things about forgiveness. He showed me the reason why I must pray for Cris and let go of the hurt I have towards her completely.
Hmmm, sweet Roberto! It was a wonderful time with the ancient of days!” I said all smiles.

“Wow! God was so merciful!” He said as I stretched my hands to him to pull him to his feet.

He took them and rose up. I hugged him again and gave him a peck on the cheek.

“Hope you’re not kissing me because you saw me praying for you?” He asked grinning.

“I’ll kiss you no matter what! But for one thing! That you not only loved me but loved my God so much. And served him with such zeal I’ve never seen before. You’re just the perfect man for me! My better half! My one in a million! My sweet Roberto!”

He smiled and took my hands.

“And I’ve never found a woman so perfect. Her beauty fascinates me everyday. Her chubby cheeks and her, oh my God! She keeps getting prettier everyday”.

Chai this my Roberto go take sweet mouth kill me ooo. I was seriously blushing already.

“Would you love to see the revelations I wrote down?” I asked.

“Why not! Na my food be that na! Rhema!” He replied and we both laughed.

“My one special Apostle Paul!” I teased.

“See the way sleep full your eyes! That’s why you’re mistaking me for Apostle Paul!” He replied.

I chuckled.

“No I am fully awake!”

“No ooo! Spiritual identity are not hidden from those who are widely awake. You don sleep teh teh!”

We got to the room, but I quickly took my book and closed it.

“Agree with me that you are my Apostle Paul and you would be allowed to read this book!”

“Ha! What kind of temptation is this?”

“The temptation no man can overcome! The woman!” I said laughing.

“Ha! Give me book na!” He said and tried to reach for it, but I pressed it to my chest and folded my arms.

“Are you ready to accept my deal or not?”

“Thou shalt not tempt thy husband! Stop putting me in a tight corner. Just as Delilah put Samson in a tight corner!”He said laughing.

“I’m Julilah! Infact my job is to break the head of any fool that dares to try and shave off my hubby’s anointing!”

“Wow! Julilah! Looks like you’ve got a new pet name!” He said grinning.

“I’ll only accept that pet name, if you accept mine! Deal?”

“Anyway, why am I wasting time. From the days of John the Baptist till now in my room, the kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent Roberto will take the kingdom by force!” He replied and grabbed me.

We laughed as we struggled.

“Roberto! If you tear my book! You will buy me three books, and copy everything back into the new book!” I warned.

“Then I’ll change battle formation!” He said and began to tickle me. I ran, but he was just too faster than me. He grabbed me and we both fell on the bed, laughing. I fought to hold on with all my strength, but it was futile. He tickled me till I lost grip completely.

“Victory, victory, Hallelujah! Roberto conquered Julilah!” He said raising the book in the air.

I just lay on the bed laughing.

“You’re not a gentleman jare. You can’t respect a lady at all!” I said sitting up.

“Don’t distract me jare. Just accept that as the stronger vessel, I have prevailed.

“Stronger vessel ke? Whether you agree or not, you’re my Apostle Paul!” I said and stood up leaned my head on his shoulder while he read through.

“I don’t know why I’m falling in love afresh with this my Apostle!” I said still leaning on his shoulder.

He chuckled.

“Every single minute, I find myself falling in love with you more and more! I’m so happy God brought you into my life and gave me the most wonderful children in the world through you. Joseph and Tina are such adorable children”.

“Woman of God! God gave us those children. Stop seeing me as your superman”.

“Of course you are my Superman! My hero in the place of intercession. A man who fought for me on his knees deserves to be called a hero!”

“Why is Julilah bent on looking for my trouble this morning! Look it’s almost time for family devotion”, he said pointing at the clock.

“You’re still owing me ooo! You haven’t agreed with me on your new nickname!” I said and pulled his ear.

“Ouch! I’m trying to feed on some revelation here! I’m trying to catch some Rhema! This baby girl would not allow me concentrate!”

“I’m just too excited and in love to be calm!” I said giggling and pulled his ear again.

He jerked and turned to face me. Moving towards me slowly, with a smirk on his face.

“What are you going to do?” I asked as I moved backwards.

“Don’t tickle me ooo, because I will bite you!” I threatened.

Suddenly, he pushed me and I fell on the bed. I didn’t know he was only trying to get me close enough to the bed so that when he pushed, I would fall there. He took the book and ran out.

I got up immediately and chased him out of our room into the sitting room

“Juliana stop na! Allow me read this book!” He said as I chased him around a sofa.

“Until you accept the new nickname I gave you. Are you my Apostle Paul or not?” I asked, still running around to catch him at the other end.

“Oh! Sweet Julie angel! Julie baby! Juliana my Queen! Julilah my Darling wife!”

“Awnnnnn! You almost got me but no! No sugarcoated words. Accept it or not!” I said admist laughter.

“Okay! I accept!” He said and raised his hands in surrender.

I clapped my hands and laughed.

“I won! Wow!

“I’m still the stronger vessel jare!” He said as he sat down.

“Stronger vessel ke? I just got you to agree with something you didn’t want in the first place. No wonder Delilah could get the secret to Samson’s strength.

He looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

“Don’t worry, I’m Julilah! I don’t shave your hair, I make it longer. Also, I’m your gatekeeper. I’ll make sure any Delilah that comes after my Apostle Paul, gets crushed.

He smiled and pulled me close and pecked me on the forehead. I quickly returned it and pecked him on the cheek.

“So go ahead and read. You have my full permission”.

“Thanks alot! My Julilah!” He said and turned to the book.

For the next five minutes, we were both silent. I sat beside him, admiring him all over.

“Lord I’m so grateful for this gift you have given me! He’s such a blessing to me”, I said within me.

“Hmmm! This is awesome!” He said.

“I love the part that talked about praying to rescue our loved ones from the enemies that enslaved them”,

“Me too!” I concurred.

“So have you prayed for Cris?” He asked.

“No! I was supposed to, but….”

“Can we do that right now?” He requested.

“How could I deny my sweet Roberto such a request? Your wish is my command, my Apostle Paul!”

He chuckled and took my hands as we knelt down together.

“Lord! We are presenting Cristina Kolapo, sorry Christiana Kolapo into your hands of mercy. I know she has a bright future and the devil is bent on destroying it. He wants to destroy her so he can stop those souls from eating the bread she’s carrying for her generation.

Lord! We ask that your mercy prevails in her case in the name of Jesus!”

“Amen!” I replied.

“Continue the prayers!” He whispered into my ears.

I had to open my eyes to look at him. He confirmed with a nod.

I should pray for Cris? Why should I? I can pray later, let him do the prayers first. I’m not ready to pray for her yet.

“JULIET!” Came the gentle whisper.

Just hearing that voice alone brought back everything I was taught in a flash.

“I’m sorry Jesus!” I whispered.

“Lord! I lift up my daughter before you! She’s so precious to you and to me! You know her struggles oh Lord! Please show her mercy in the name of Jesus”,

“Amen!” My Roberto replied.

I squeezed his hands and smiled.

“Thank you Jesus!” I said within me and continued the prayers.

“Lord you said in your word in Ezekiel 22:30. And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

Lord! You have found us! My husband and I!”

“And your children!” Tina interrupted.

I opened my eyes and found my kids kneeling down with us. It was already time for family devotion and they came to join us.

To be continued……..

Hmmmmm! Wonderful family!
🤗🤗🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️

I wonder who will be praying for bro Isaac during their quiet time like this couple.

Any volunteers 😁😁😁

Who noticed Satan was still trying to trap her despite the word of God she had heard?

Satan doesn’t respect the information you are armed with. He would still do everything in his power to stop you from being a doer of the word.

It’s our prayers and obedience to God that stamps his defeat on his face.

The story is now officially handed over to Cris.

She’ll be the one telling the story from the next episode.

Episode 14

I was completely amazed by what I was learning this morning. It was so wonderful to watch God’s word destroy the strongholds of the Enemy in your mind.

“Lord! Thank you so much!” I said as I wrote a few more lines and placed a full stop.

“JULIET, LET’S TAKE APOSTLE PAUL AS A CASE STUDY. THE MAN PERSECUTED BELIEVERS SO MUCH THAT EVERYONE DREADED HIM. ONCE YOU HEAR HIS NAME AND YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN, START RUNNING. OH! HE’S OUR ENEMY! HE’S A KILLER! HE’S AN EVIL MAN. LOOK AT WHAT HE DID TO ME. HE KILLED MY UNCLE AND BEAT MY TWELVE YEAR OLD SON SO BADLY. HE DIDN’T OVERLOOK THE FACT THAT HE WAS A LITTLE CHILD. I’LL NEVER FORGIVE HIM FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE.

BUT YEARS LATER THE SAME PAUL STOOD AND SAID, I DID IT OUT OF IGNORANCE. I THOUGHT I WAS WORKING FOR GOD BUT UNKNOWINGLY, I WAS DOING THE DEVIL’S BIDDING”.

“Hmmmmm! This is awesome!”

“SO THE PROBLEM IS NOT THE MAN, BUT THE SPIRIT USING THE MAN AGAINST US. LEAVE THE MAN ALONE, GO AFTER THE SPIRIT. FOR WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES, AGAINST POWERS, AGAINST RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD, AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HEAVENLY PLACES.

THAT’S OUR OPPONENT, NOT THE CONFUSED PERSON WHO FAILED TO KEEP HIS HEART WITH ALL DILIGENCE AND ALLOWED THE DEVIL OVERCOME HIS MIND AND ENSLAVE HIM.

THAT’S WHY I TOLD YOU TO LOVE YOUR ENEMIES. IF A CHRISTIAN OPENS HIS MOUTH AND SAYS YOU ARE CRAZY, IT’S A SIGN THAT THE PERSON NEEDS YOUR HELP. MANY PEOPLE WOULD CALL YOU A FOOL IN THEIR HEARTS AND SMILE WHEN THEY SEE YOU. BUT THE MAN WHO OPENS HIS MOUTH TO REVEAL THE STATE OF HIS DARK HEART IS MORE HONEST THAN THE HYPOCRITE THAT HIDES HIS CURSES WITH A FRIENDLY SMILE.

SO PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU. IF THE BELIEVERS NEVER PRAYED FOR PAUL JUST AS I COMMANDED THEM IN SCRIPTURE, THEY WOULD HAVE LOST A GENERAL IN THE FAITH. BUT MATTHEW AND THE APOSTLES ENCOURAGED THEM THAT IT WAS GOD’S WILL TO PRAY FOR OUR PERSECUTORS AND THEY ALL COMPLIED. THEIR PRAYERS CAME TO HEAVEN AND I HAD TO GO AFTER PAUL.

SO CAN YOU SEE THE REASON WHY YOU HAVE TO PRAY FOR YOUR ENEMIES? THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY ENEMIES, BUT SATAN’S PUPPETS. THE REAL ENEMY IS THE ONE CONFUSING THEIR MINDS WITH LIES. THAT’S THE ONE YOU SHOULD GO AFTER.

“Lord! But the bible says, do not suffer the witch to live. That means we are to destroy them. What do you have to say about that”.

“GOOD QUESTION! I NEED TO OPEN YOUR HEART TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE OLD TESTAMENT AND THE NEW TESTAMENT. BUT THE ONLY THING I WANT TO POINT OUT IS THIS. IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, THE ENEMY WAS NOT THE DEVIL.TRUE OR FALSE?”

“True!” I answered.

“SECONDLY, IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, THE WEAPONS OF THEIR WARFARE WERE CARNAL. TRUE OR FALSE?”

“True!”

“OPEN TO DEUTERONOMY 18:10”

I quickly opened my Bible and read.

“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch”.

“SO CAN YOU SEE THE DIFFERENCE? IN THOSE DAYS, WITCHES WERE IDOLATERS WHO BROUGHT IN FALSE WORSHIP AMONG MY PEOPLE. OPEN TO CHAPTER 13 OF DEUTERONOMY AND START FROM VERSE ONE”.

I quickly flipped my Bible and read.

“If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder.

Verse 2. And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them.

Verse 3. Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

Verse 4. Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.

Verse 5. And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee.

Verse 6. If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;

Verse 7. Namely, of the gods of the people which are round about you, nigh unto thee, or far off from thee, from the one end of the earth even unto the other end of the earth;

Verse 8. Thou shalt not consent unto him, nor hearken unto him; neither shall thine eye pity him, neither shalt thou spare, neither shalt thou conceal him:

Verse 9. But thou shalt surely kill him; thine hand shall be first upon him to put him to death, and afterwards the hand of all the people.

Verse 10. And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage”.

“ANY PERSON WHO TRIED TO STOP MY PEOPLE FROM WORSHIPPING ME, WAS TO BE KILLED AND THE WITCH WAS IN THIS CATEGORY. I GAVE THE LAWS AND PUT THE SWORD IN THR HANDS OF MY PEOPLE AND COMMANDED THE DEATH OF ANYONE WHO TRIED TO PROMOTE THE WORSHIP OF FALSE GODS.

SO IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, PEOPLE HAVE USED THIS SCRIPTURE WRONGLY TO THINK I HAVE PLEASURE IN THE DEATH OF A SINNER. NO! JESUS DIED FOR THOSE ENSLAVED IN OCCULTISM. WIZARDS AND WITCHES WERE ALSO PART OF MY PLAN. THEY ARE PART OF THE PEOPLE JESUS CAME TO REDEEM.

“So what do we do with them?” I asked.

“THEY ARE NOTHING BUT LOST SOULS. INTERCEDE FOR THEM. PRAY FOR THEM. DON’T ALLOW SATAN USE THEM AND WASTE THEM IN HELL. MANY OF THEM ARE THE APOSTLE PAULS THE BODY OF CHRIST ARE WAITING FOR. BUT SATAN SNATCHED THEM FROM US AND LABELLED THEM WITCHES. SO WE STAY AWAY FROM THEM AND HATE THEM,. NOT KNOWING THAT IF YOU CAST OUT THE UNCLEAN SPIRIT IN HER, SHE BECOMES A VESSEL FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DWELL.

NEVER FORGET THIS JULIET! I HAVE NO PLEASURE IN THE DEATH OF A SINNER. DON’T FORGET THIS!”

I smiled as I wrote them down.

“IN THE OLD TESTAMENT, MY PEOPLE FOUGHT AMALAKITIES, HITITES, AMORITIES, PHILISTINES, SYRIANS AND MUCH MORE. BUT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, WE HAVE A DIFFERENT KIND OF COMBAT AND WEAPONS. SO STOP THINKING WITCHES ARE PART OF THEM. PAUL CLEARLY STATED WHO WE WERE FIGHTING. PRINCIPALITIES, POWERS, RULERS OF DARKNESS AND SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HEAVENLY PLACES. WITCHES WERE NOT INCLUDED.

“But Lord! Sometimes we pray against witches during warfare prayers and sometimes we see them confessing and dying. Aren’t you the one who killed them?” I asked.

“YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE JUDGMENT OF GOD OPERATES. IT’S LIKE WITH CAIN AND ABEL. REMEMBER HOW I TRIED TO WARN CAIN OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN BEFORE THE CALAMITY THAT BEFELL HIM. EVEN WHEN I WAS ANGRY WITH CAIN AND WANTED TO JUDGE HIM, I GAVE HIM AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONFESS HIS SINS.

I ASKED CAIN, WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER ABEL? IS IT BECAUSE I DIDN’T SEE HIM WHEN HE KILLED HIM? I WANTED HIM TO KNEEL DOWN AND TELL ME HOW SORRY HE WAS FOR KILLING HIM. I WANTED HIM TO WEEP AND BEG FOR MERCY. BUT HE HARDENED HIS HEART AND OPENED HIS MOUTH TO TELL ME, I DON’T KNOW, AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER?

THAT’S HOW HIS DOOM CAME ON HIM. THE SAME GOES TO ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA. YES, I GAVE THEM ROOM TO REPENT AND SAVE THEIR LIVES. PETER ASKED THEM, DID YOU SELL THE LAND FOR THIS AMOUNT?

IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONFESS AND SAY, ACTUALLY, WE KEPT PART OF THE MONEY FOR OUR FINANCIAL UPKEEP. PETER WOULD HAVE PRAYED FOR THEM AND SENT THEM AWAY. BUT THEY HARDENED THEIR HEARTS AND WENT AHEAD WITH THEIR CALCULATED LIES. THAT WAS HOW THEIR DESTRUCTION CAME.

I AM A GOD OF LOVE, MAKE NO MISTAKE ABOUT THAT. BUT I AM ALSO A GOD OF JUDGMENT. THE LIVING WATER, BUT ALSO THE CONSUMING FIRE. THAT’S WHAT HAPPENED TO THOSE WITCHES WHO CONFESSED AND DIED. YES I KILL AND MAKE ALIVE. I GAVE THEM ROOM TO REPENT BUT THEY PERSISTED IN WICKEDNESS. JULIET, EVERY HUMAN BEING ON EARTH HAS A SPECIFIC TIME GIVEN TO THEM FOR REPENTANCE. OPEN TO REVELATION 2:20”.

I quickly opened my Bible and read it out.

“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Verse 21. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

Verse 22. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

Verse 23. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works”.

I smiled, awed by the revelations from these scriptures.

“THAT DOESN’T MEAN IT WAS ACTUALLY YOUR PRAYERS THAT CAUSED THAT CALAMITY TO BEFALL THEM. THAT’S WHY SOMETIMES YOU PRAY FOR WITCHES TO DIE AND ITS AS IF GOD DIDN’T HEAR YOU. HES ONLY FOLLOWING HIS CALENDAR. YOU CAN’T RUSH HIM. AND YOU ALL KNOW THAT ONCE JUDGMENT HAS ARRIVED, GOD STIRS UP HIS PEOPLE AND USES THEM TO UNLEASH VENGEANCE ON THE UNREPENTANT. JUST LIKE HE WOULD TELL SAUL TO GO AND DESTROY ALL THE AMALAKITIES. BECAUSE OF THE SWORD OF AGAG THAT HAD BEEN MAKING WOMEN CHILDLESS.

AND SAUL WENT THERE ONLY TO MESS THINGS UP. HE DIDN’T KNOW THAT IT WAS JUDGEMENT THAT WAS TAKING PLACE. GOD WANTED TO PUNISH AGAG FOR HIS WICKEDNESS, BUT HE MESSED IT UP.

SO WHENEVER IT IS TIME FOR GOD TO UNLEASH HIS JUDGEMENT ON THE UNREPENTANT WITCH. HE USES THE INSTRUMENTALITY OF MEN’S WARFARE PRAYERS TO DO SO. SO IT WOULD LOOK AS IF IT WAS YOUR PRAYERS THAT ACTUALLY KILLED THEM, BUT IT WAS GOD TELLING THE WITCH YOUR TIME IS UP. THAT’S WHY SOMETIMES YOU PRAY THEY SHOULD DIE BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. AND SOMETIMES, YOU ARE JUST PRAYING SOMETHING ENTIRELY DIFFERENT AND ONE UNCLE IN THE VILLAGE DIES”.

To be continued…….

Episode 13

I woke up at the sound of my alarm. It was time to observe my quiet time. I sat on the bed as sleep was gradually clearing off my eyes. I stood up and looked at the bed very well. I discovered my hubby was not in bed. It was a shock to me.

His quiet time was by 3am, so why wasn’t he in bed? I began to search for my Apostle and found him in the sitting room on his knees.

I smiled and turned to leave when I noticed something in his hand. It was a picture of me. He was using it to pray for me.

“Father! Juliet is my Eve! She’s my mother of many nations! If Satan wants to access this family, he has to go through her. He has to seduce the woman to eat the forbidden fruit. He has to seduce the mother of many nations to give her maid to her husband.

Lord! She’s my backup! My destiny helper and the embodiment of grace and favour you bestowed on me. If a woman goes down? Oh God! When a woman goes down! She never crashes alone! She takes her man down with her. Because she’s a combination of WOMB & MAN. That’s why she’s called a WO-MAN.

Eve fell and her husband fell with her. Sarah fell for Satan’s deception and Abraham went down with her. Lot’s daughters fell and Lot went down with them. He had intercourse with his two daughters and got them pregnant.

Lord! A woman never falls alone. That’s why I’m bringing my Eve before you. If she goes down, I go down! She’s my gatekeeper. Lord, please help her. Last night, when we talked about Cris, I knew she was still holding on to the hurt. She’s still not completely ready to do your will concerning Cris.

She’s standing at the edge of the cliff. One wrong move she goes down into bitterness and unforgiveness. Lord! Please help her. Help her stand firm! Help her overcome the whispers of the the enchanter. The voice of the master seductress. Satan will not penetrate my home in Jesus name!

Lord you told me to be spiritually sensitive. That you’ll always alert me with signals whenever Satan came for my family. And I have gotten the signal. Lord! Here’s a picture of my Julie angel!”

He said and covered my picture with his palm.

“I’m using it as a point of contact. Wherever you are right now Juliana hear me! I command your spirit man to receive strength. You will not fall to the seductress! Recieve grace to overcome the whispers of the enchanter!”

At this point, I couldn’t explain how I was feeling. I felt some kind of heat all over my body. What was happening to me? I had to leave quietly so as not to distract him.

A part of me was excited he was praying for me, but the other part hated the prayer point. Was he saying I still had bitterness in me? I had already told God I was ready to forgive Cris which of course I did. I felt peace as I released her from my heart. Why was he telling God I was listening to the whispers of the enchanter?

He’s just praying out of fear. He’s praying amiss. He should stop wasting his prayers, I have already forgiven Cris.

I returned to the room and began my quiet time. Our rule was one of us could use the sitting room, the bedroom or the study room. We don’t observe our personal time with God in the same room so as not to distract the other person.

So I started worshipping God with songs and later, switched to prayers of thanksgiving. Soon I was praying in tongues and walking around the room.

“START PRAYING FOR CRIS!” Cane the gentle whisper.

Why should I? We have both gone our separate ways. She’s no longer interested in my mentorship program. She’s moved on and I’ve moved on also. I have forgiven her and I’m not holding any grudges against her. So let’s maintain it that way.

“ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE FORGIVEN HER?”

“Yes! Why not?” I replied.

Matthew 5:43 – 48. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.”

I paused in my tracks and tried to continue praying, but the tongues stopped in my mouth. I started praying in words, I knew this prayers were not connecting.

I sighed and sat down on the bed. I knew what it meant. God was calling my attention to something I was neglecting.

“Lord! What is it?” I asked and immediately, my eyes spotted my Bible. It was a language we both understood.

I stood up and went for the study table in our bedroom, taking my Bible along. I sat down and opened the passage that had popped up in my heart. Matthew 5: 43.

I read it and I realized how much I deceived myself that I had forgiven Cris.

“But Lord! You knew I did during our family prayers!” I said within me.

“YES YOU DID, BUT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, YOU LISTENED TO THE WHISPERS OF THE ENCHANTER. WITHOUT YOU KNOWING, BITTERNESS CREPT IN AGAIN. BY REFUSING TO TREAT CRIS WITH THE SAME LOVE YOU HAD FOR HEE BEFORE HER BETRAYAL, YOU GAVE IN TO THE VOICE OF THE SEDUCTRESS”.

I bowed my head and sighed.

“Lord! I’m sorry. I messed up badly. I was busy thinking about how Cris betrayed you. Unknowingly, I was also betraying you. I was judging her actions and just as the bible says that whenever I judged someone, I would be judged. I was judging her actions, but I didn’t know you were also judging mine. I was condemning her and received condemnation as well. I saw her as my enemy and ended up becoming your enemy”.

“JULIET, CAN I TEACH YOU SOMETHING?”

“Yes sir!” I replied within me.

“IS A HUMAN BEING YOUR ENEMY? I WANT TO SHOW YOU THE MYSTERY BEHIND THE WORD, ENEMY”.

I quickly brought out my quiet time jotter and took out my pen and began to write.

“WHO IS YOUR ENEMY? IT’S EASY TO SAY ITS THE DEVIL, BUT WE STILL FIND OURSELVES FIGHTING EACH OTHER AND HATING ONE ANOTHER. THE TRUTH IS THAT SATAN IS OUR ENEMY, BUT, HE’S DOING SOMETHING TRICKY WE HAVEN’T NOTICED.

THE EARTH IS OPERATED BY DEVILS. AND THEY ARE ALWAYS POWERLESS WITHOUT THE HELP OF A HUMAN AGENT. THAT’S WHY MEN ARE IMPORTANT TO BOTH GOD AND DEMONS. IN ORDER FOR SATAN TO ESTABLISH SIN ON EARTH, HE NEEDS MEN. IN ORDER FOR GOD TO ESTABLISH RIGHTEOUSNESS ON EARTH, HE NEEDS MEN.

AND THE GREATEST WAY TO INFLUENCE A MAN IS THROUGH WORDS, WHISPERS, SEDUCTION. SO WHEN THE SPIRIT OF IMMORALITY WANTS SOMEONE TO COMMIT IMMORALITY, HE STARTS BRINGING SUGGESTIONS TO THE MIND OF HIS VICTIM.

WHEN THE SPIRIT OF HATRED WANTS TO DESTROY A MAN, THIS IS HIS STARTING POINT. HE KEEPS ENGAGING THE MAN IN A CONVERSATION. LOOK AT HOW WICKED THAT MENTOR IS! SHE’S STANDING AS AN ENEMY OF PROGRESS TO YOUR HAPPY MARRIED LIFE! AND EVEN WHEN CRIS TRIES TO SAY NO, IT COUNTERS HER CLAIMS. IF SHE’S NOT AN ENEMY OF PROGRESS, WHY CAN’T SHE ALLOW YOU MARRY THE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS? YOU’RE NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER.

AND THIS SPIRIT STARTS CONVINCING HER AND CONTINUES TO GAIN MORE GROUNDS. AND THE MORE A SPIRIT SUCCEEDS IN CONVINCING A MAN, THE MORE THE MAN WILL BE ENSLAVED TO THE WHISPERS OF THAT SPIRIT.

SO WHEN CRIS PICKS UP THE PHONE, THE SPIRIT TELLS HER TO CURSE HER MENTOR. SHE KEEPS TRYING TO RESIST, BUT SHE HAD GIVEN THE DEVIL A LISTENING EAR THAT, AHE HAS BECOME A VICTIM OF HER THOUGHTS. SO SHE CAN ONLY RESIST FOR A WHILE.

THIS WORLD IS A GAME OF SPIRITS. EVERY THOUGHT THAT APPEARS IN YOUR HEART ARE JUST WHISPERS FROM A SPIRIT. EITHER THE SPIRIT OF GOD OR AN UNCLEAN SPIRIT. THESE ARE THE TWO SOURCES.

SO MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT WHENEVER THEY START THINKING IT WAS ALL THEIR IDEA, ITS NOT. A SPIRIT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE THOUGHTS THAT CAME TO THEIR MINDS. FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN A HALF NAKED LADY PASSES AND A YOUNG MAN SEES HER. IN ORDER TO STAY PURE, HE LOOKS THE OTHER WAY. THAT THOUGHT THAT USUALLY COMES AND ENCOURAGES HIM TO TAKE A SECOND GLANCE, ISN’T THAT THE WHISPERS OF AN UNCLEAN SPIRIT? DO YOU THINK HE’S JUST THE ONE THINKING?

SO THE MAN TAKES A LOOK AND LUSTS AFTER THE LADY IN HIS HEART. CRIS GO AHEAD AND CALLS HER MENTOR A CRAZY WOMAN. BUT SHE’S ONLY A VICTIM, ENSLAVED TO THE WHISPERS OF THE ENCHANTER. SHE DOESN’T UNDERSTAND WHY AHE SAID IT. AFTER SAYING IT, SHE MAY START REGRETTING IT. BUT WHAT DO WE HUMANS DO?

WE PICK ON THAT STATEMENT! OH! SHE INSULTED ME! I’M NEVER GOING TO PRAY FOR HER AGAIN. SHE CALLED ME A CRAZY WOMAN! I DON’T WANT TO EVER SEE HER AGAIN! UNKNOWING TO YOU THAT YOUR ENEMY IS NOT THE PERSON WHO SAID THOSE WORDS, BUT THE SPIRIT THAT WAS BEHIND THE PERSON THAT SAID IT. THE SPIRIT THAT MANIPULATED THE PERSON TO SAY IT.

FOR THOUGH WE WALK IN THE FLESH, WE DO NOT WAR AFTER THE FLESH. FOR THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE ARE NOT CARNAL. BUT THEY ARE MIGHTY THROUGH GOD TO THE PULLING DOWN OF STRONGHOLDS.

JULIET, WE DO NOT FIGHT A PHYSICAL ENEMY, BUT A SPIRITUAL ONE. AND THOSE DEMONS OF REBELLION THAT ENSLAVED CRIS WEAK MIND. TOOK ADVANTAGE OF HER IGNORANCE AND TURNED HER AGAINST YOU, ARE MORE ENEMIES TO YOU THAN CRIS. CRIS IS ONLY A PUPPET UN THIS GAME. SHE’S ONLY ACTING THE SCRIPT THEY GAVE TO HER.

JULIET, GO INTO THE SPIRIT REALM AND GET YOUR DAUGHTER OUT OF THEIR FILTHY HANDS AND STOP THINKING SHE’S YOUR ENEMY”.

To be continued………

How many of you loved the prayer Roberto was praying for his wife?

It’s absolutely true brethren. A woman who falls spiritually is going to be disastrous to the entire family.

Lot’s daughters fell for the deception of the devil and took Lot down with them. After standing for God as virgins in an immoral place like Sodom and Gomorrah, they fell and lost their standing with God.

Brethren, please stop the criticism. Learn to pray for each other. Stop the character assessment, start learning how to fight in the spirit and watch your prayers controlling the physical.

How many of you know that unforgiveness is a very deceptive spirit? You keep telling yourself you have forgiven the person, but you’re still keeping the issue in your heart.

The class continues tomorrow. So come with your pen and jotter.

Please share with me what you have learnt in this episode. Don’t walk away please.

Episode 12

I sat down on the bed all smiles as I awaited my husband to join me for the night. We had an amazing time as a family in God’s presence. Everyone felt the Lord’s hand heavily. God came down for us, to circumcise our hearts. It was awesome.

Soon the door opened and the man of my dreams walked in.

I stood up smiling and spread my arms to give him a hug. He returned the smile and walked into my waiting arms. I hugged him so tightly and gave him a kss on the lips before releasing him.

“My Julie angel is getting stronger oooo!” He said, wincing playfully.

“You almost broke my back!”

I giggled and gave him a punch on his arm.

“You were amazing today. I couldn’t believe this was the convert I discipled!” I replied.

“Hey! That wasn’t me. That was God speaking! So save those thanks for the right person”. He said grinning.

He sat down and on the bed and I quickly took my place beside him. He took up his phone and went to the gallery, scrolling through the pictures.

I leaned my head on his shoulder and watched what he was up to. My Roberto is full of surprises. Soon he arrived at a picture and handed the phone to me. I took my head off his shoulder and took a look at the phone.

It was a picture of Cris and I.

“Why are you showing me this?” I asked.

“I needed to ask you what’s your next line of action? What’s the plan?” He asked.

“Plan? What plan?”

“Don’t tell me you don’t have anything in mind for her. Of course you ought to know the next step to take”.

I sighed and returned the phone to him.

“You’re right! I did have plans for her but she ruined everything. She’s not picking my calls anymore. I wouldn’t be shocked to find out she barred my number. She already made herself clear, no more mentorship. I understand English and I know what that means. I’m not going to force her to do what she doesn’t want to do. She’s free to do whatever she wants to do”.

“Juliana!” My husband called.

“Yes, my sweet Roberto!” I replied grinning.

He chuckled and then replied.

“You’re her mum!”

“Not anymore!” I interrupted.

“I don’t understand! I thought you forgave her?”

“Yes I did! But we can’t be friends like before. I mean she doesn’t want me around her anymore. So why are you still calling me her mother? Do I look like her mother?” I asked frowning.

My Roberto looked at me with shock written all over his face. I was also surprised at my turbulent emotions. Did I say something wrong? I’m not her mentor anymore. The relationship is over. So why was he calling her my daughter? And funny enough, why was I feeling like I did something wrong. What’s going on.

My Roberto stood up and dropped the phone on the table. Climbed the bed and covered himself with the duvet.

“Good night!” He said.

“Aah! You can’t leave me like this! Come back here!” I said and took the duvet off him.

He didn’t turn, he remained still. I gave him a hard pinch on the back and he turned immediately.

“Please I need to sleep!” He said.

“Sleep? When I have not slept!” I saw the look in his eyes. I knew my Roberto well enough to understand that what I had said weighed heavily on his heart.

God what have I done?

“Roberto! Please talk to me! I know what I said hurt you. But I don’t understand what was wrong in those words I said. Please, help your Julie angel understand”, I said, leaning over him.

He didn’t say a word. His eyes looked blurry. He was close to tears.

“Jesus! Please help me! Is this the gravity of what I had just done? My husband is almost going to cry over a statement I made. Lord please help me”.

I brought my face closer to his and whispered.

“Come on!”

He sat up and pointed at the spot beside him. I quickly sat down.

“Humanly speaking, what you said wasn’t wrong. But as children of God it was wrong. That girl is your child Spiritually. And in reality, whether the parents disown the child or the child disowns the parents. It doesn’t change the fact that they are still his parents and that the child is still theirs.

So the fact that Cris doesn’t want you anymore doesn’t change anything. You’re still her spiritual mum and will always be. That’s the first thing you must never forget”.

I looked at him and nodded.

“So are you saying I should keep communicating with her and try to reach out to her?”

“That’s no what I want you to do. What you are to do is to do the job of a mother! And what’s that? Intercession!”

“Hmmm!”

“Women are intercessors! They are born intercessors. Any man who’s an intercessors was only granted that privilege. Intercession has alway been the spiritual office of the Christian lady. Now as a mother, your job is to stand for her in the spirit realm and call her from the realm of the spirit.

Do you think what’s happening to Cris is ordinary? There are powers fighting her glory. There are raging powers fighting her destiny from manifesting. They know that thousands of people are counting on her to feed them with the bread. So stop her, and the thousands that she’s meant to feed with the bread would starve to death.

Satan is manipulating her mind. He’s taking advantage of her weakness and using the spiritual weapon of self destruction, which is encapsulated in a demonic dimension called Rebellion. And through this mechanism, he wields authority over her mind, thereby subjecting her to carnality.

She’s in a spiritual realm called metamorphosis. It’s a realm where the spirit of the new born baby Christian is still taking shape. So any demon that succeeds in engaging her in this period, will successfully sustain it’s dimensions in her. And that’s what the demonic personality called Rebellion, is achieving”.

Oh men! My head don scatter! Na wetin be this? I no understand wetin my guy dey talk oooo!

“Emmmm! Roberto! Can you please come again?” I requested.

“Oh! I’m sorry! I got carried away!”

“Yes! Please carry yourself come back! This guy is loaded! I no fit carry am!” I replied within me.

“What I was saying is that, Satan is using rebellion as a tool to cause her to self destruct. To destroy her destiny by herself. And that her spiritual stage is a stage of childhood. Remember what you always taught us back then. You always said that the child is an empty container. If you put milk in it, it becomes a container of milk. But if you put urine in it, it becomes a container of urine. The child is subject to the information and ideas that was fed to him as an infant. Do if you want your child to know God, start early. Because if you don’t fill that child with milk, Satan is ready to fill him with urine and cause his attitude to smell terribly.
If you neglect your children, Satan will not neglect them for you.

This is what I was trying to explain. She’s at a stage where the spirit of rebellion is trying to influence her and make that seed to grow in her till it becomes a character that cannot change. Because, old habits just as they say, never die. Do you get it now?”

“I do know! Please, be careful with the Rhema ooooo. No wonder why?”

“Why what?” He asked.

“Nevermind! It’s an aside!”

“No say on!”

“Okay! Remember in the Bible, Apostle Paul called himself a custodian of the mysteries of God? A Steward of the mysteries of God”.

“Yes!” He answered.

“That means if you’re looking for mysteries, go and meet Paul!”

“Okay! Go on!”

“I was like, no wonder why that Roman official told Paul he was mad! Too much mysteries!” I said and he burst into laughter.

“Actually, I was only trying to explain the situation on ground”.

“Yes, by turning my head upside down!”

He chuckled.

“So my Julie angel! Will you stand in the gap for this lady and pray for her? Stand for her and call her destiny from the hands of those who hijacked it from her. Stand in the gap and call back her Spirit from the prisons where she had been chained. Are you ready?”

I was silent for a while. I knew what my hubby expected to hear, but I didn’t know how the struggle started again. Does Cris deserve my prayers? Does she deserve it at all? I have so many things to pray about. No spare time for a rebellious mentee. Why waste prayers on a girl who doesn’t respect her elders in Christ?

How many times did Moses pray for those Israelite rebels? A rebel will always do what they know how to do best, rebel. Moses pleaded and pleaded, yet they never changed.

I have forgiven her ooo. But, I don’t want her trouble anymore. We can do better if we stay on our own. I don’t have anything to do with her again. So why waste prayers on her?

This was what I wanted to say, but my eyes saw the clock on the wall. It was 11: 30 pm. I knew if I gave that reply, that would mean another one hour of unveiling the mysteries of God, with my Roberto the Apostle. I better save some time for my sleep, since my quiet time was starting by 2am. I only had two hours, thirty minutes to sleep.

“I’ll pray for her!” I answered.

He smiled and gave me a hug.

“I’m so proud of you! My mentor and my Julie angel!”

“Roberto! The first shall be the last ooo! You’re now the one mentoring me and my children ooo! Infact turn small oil on my head na. I want to dey open mysteries too”.

“Go meet Apostle Paul jare! Tell am say make he do impartation on you!”

“Na you be my Apostle Paul na!” I said and gave him thumbs up.

“Sleep dey your eye! That’s what makes you think I’m your Apostle Paul”.

To be continued……

When Satan is seriously at work, that’s the best time to pray hard.

This lady wants to repent, but Satan keeps bringing occasions to keep her locked up in her sins.

Brethren, the body of Christ has lost the ministry of intercession. We have replaced it with the ministry of criticism.

All that is happening around Cris is beyond the physical. But who’s standing for her in the spiritual realm?

Every person that served God here on earth or fulfilled destiny had someone who interceded for them, including Jesus.

Luke 2:36. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

2:37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

She prayed the destiny of Jesus into manifestation. Many of us thought that woman wasted her time. But the success of Jesus ministry here on earth, was part of her groanings in the secret.

Let’s pick up our mantles of intercession. Satan is seriously wrecking lives. Pray for the perishing!

Episode 11

“Stephen was a man like you and I. There was no difference between that man and each of us. I’m not going to dispute the fact that forgiveness is a piece of cake, cheap and easy to do. But there has been a problem in the body of Christ that has not been addressed.

The Bible says that by the arm of flesh, shall no man prevail. We believers have forgotten that this Christian race is not a race we run with our physical strength. So whenever you mention forgiveness, which is according to the human strength, impossible. He quickly screams, impossible! Forgetting that it is not by power, nor by might but by my Holy Spirit, says the Lord of hosts”.

There was a brief silence in the sitting room, before Joseph said.

“Hmmmmm! It’s hard oooo!”

“Matthew 19:26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible”.

Looks like my husband is armed with scriptures to silence every negative thoughts in our heads tonight.

“So Daddy, now tell me, what can we do in order to obey this difficult command?” Tina asked.

“That’s a good question! Who’s our role model in the Bible?” He asked.

I don’t know why my Roberto loved asking this question. I believe he’s trying to always make us look unto Jesus as our example.

“Jesus!” We all chorused.

“Beautiful! Now did God give Jesus a difficult command? Yes he did. Infact, he sent Moses and Elijah to him on a mountain to tell him he was going to be sacrificed for the sins of mankind. He was going to be disgraced, spat on, whipped, chained like a criminal, nailed to a cross, stripped naked in front of a crowd and bleed till he died.

It was a death loaded with pain. Anyone can die a quick death. A bullet, just one shot, you can just close your eyes and open them in eternity. But a painful slow death? It’s so scary. Jesus was so afraid and sad. His disciples noticed it because he told them.

My spirit is sorrowful even unto death. And he went to the place of prayer and even asked God to permit him to disobey his command. Can you imagine?”

Nobody said anything. All eyes were focused on my hubby.

“Jesus showed us the perfect example. Whenever obeying God is too difficult for you to do, go to the place of prayer and seek his face for strength.

Because while the prayers were going on in the book of Luke 22:43. AND there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

Strength came from God to enable him carry out the command that was given to him. Because the bible made us to understand in the book of Philippians 2:13. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do his good pleasure.

Joseph, that desire to forgive was God’s doing. But it is incomplete with that desire being fulfilled. Joseph, God placed it in your heart to forgive. So your job is to go and meet the God who place that desire in you, and ask him for strength to fulfill it.

Listen to me all of you, stop trying to please God with your human strength. You will fail and continue to fail. You will sin and continue to sin until you learn to kneel down before God and say, give me strength.

Give us strength! There are powers of immorality out there, I need strength to stay pure. There are powers of bitterness out there, I need strength to stay pure. Lord we need you! That’s why a Christian that is not serious with his quiet time is in for serious trouble.

Satan knows that a prayerless Christian is a powerless Christian. So he’ll do everything in his power to keep you from praying. John 1:12. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.

God actually gave us power to become like him. To live a righteous life like him. To forgive the way he forgives. To love our enemies the way he did when he was on earth. To pray for those who persecute us the way he commanded us. But why is it as if we don’t have this power?

Ye have not, because ye ask not. And where is the place where you meet with God to ask him for strength? In your quiet time.

That’s why Satan is ready to make sure you don’t keep your quiet time. He’s ready to make you so busy and allow you see 21 reasons why you don’t have time for prayers and studying God’s word.

So when unforgiveness comes, you’re powerless. When fornication comes, you’re powerless. When anger comes, you can’t control it. When bitterness comes, you cannot tame it and send it packing.

Pray! You don’t have time. Anyway, Satan has your time and he’s working overtime to keep you struggling to grow.

Pray! You said you’re tired. Well the enemies won’t come and find you tired and leave you. They won’t say, he was tired that’s why he couldn’t fight us. We would come back another day. They will so reck your life that you won’t believe you were born again in the first place.

Can we go down on our knees right now and ask God for strength!” My husband said as he stood up with Tina and knelt down.

My son and I quickly joined them.

“Let’s ask God for strength! Strength to do his good pleasure! Strength to love our enemies! Oh! Do you think it’s easy to love those who persecute you? Go ahead and try in your human strength. I wish you good luck on that.

Go ahead and cry to God. On my own! On my own! I can’t make it! I can’t make it!”

My kids and I began to burst into prayers.

“Please pray like Jesus taught us to pray. Jesus is our perfect example on how to pray. The Bible says, Jesus was dripping out sweat as he was kabashing. All these gentle man prayer is how the Rabbi, Pharisees and Sadducees pray.

Pray fervently! Pray with energy! Let God know you mean business! You don’t pray a gentleman prayer and sweat heavily.

The Bible says in Luke 22:43. At once an angel from heaven was at his side, strengthening him.
44 He prayed on all the harder. Sweat, wrung from him like drops of blood, poured off his face.

Jesus was a man of fervent prayers. Even the bible says a fervent prayer of a righteous man is so powerful and availeth much than all these gentleman prayer!”

With that, my kids changed into a fervent praying mode. Everyone was blasting in tongues and in no time, we are all dripping sweat like Jesus.

“Lord! Fill us with power! It is your spirit that quickeneth. The flesh profiteth nothing! Oh my God!

Angels are here! Angels just arrived to give strength. Who’s ready to recieve!” My hubby announced.

The prayers become hotter. I threw myself on the floor and began to groan in unknown tongues. Mt stomach tightened as I prayed.

“Lord! Cris has offended me. I’m so bitter! I cannot make heaven with such a bitter heart! Please wash me! Strengthen me! Help me to forgive her. On my own I can’t forgive her. What she did is so painful! But Lord, I still love you and I’m ready to show how much I love you by keeping your command.

But you’ve just made me understand that I can’t do it on my own. So please help me! Help me forgive her!”

“DAUGHTER! WHY IS FORGIVENESS SO IMPORTANT?” Came the inner voice.

I was still speaking in tongues, but this voice was engaging me in a conversation. Prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue. It’s a discussion and it’s done between you and God.

“HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO FORGIVE?”

“No sir!” I replied.

“FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES, AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US”.

“Yes Lord!”

“DAUGHTER! UNTIL YOU FORGIVE CRIS! I AM FORCED TO DENY YOU FORGIVENESS! I CANNOT GO AGAINST MY WORD! I LOVE YOU AND I’M READY TO FORGIVE YOU, BUT I CANNOT BREAK MY WORD. YOU HAVE TO FORGIVE CRIS SO I CAN ALSO FORGIVE YOU!”

“Lord! I’m ready to let go!” I replied.

“BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY! AS YOU HAVE SHOWN MERCY, THEREFORE, I HAVE SHOWN YOU MERCY! JULIET MY DAUGHTER, I FORGIVE YOU!”

It was as if a heavy load was taken off my chest. Immediately, I felt my joy restored, I felt peace of mind. I was still speaking in tongues, but I was now smiling.

“Lord! Cris was the one who sinned against me. Why were you confronting me that I was a sinner?”

“YOU SINNED!”

“What was my sin?” I asked.

“BITTERNESS! HOLDING GRUDGES AGAINST HER! SIN IS LIKE VIRUS. YOU CONTACT IT BY ALLOWING THE PERSON WITH THE VIRUS SPREAD IT TO YOU. BUT IF YOU PUT ON YOUR NOSE MASK AND SANITIZE YOUR HANDS, YOU’RE SURE OF A SPIRITUAL HEALTHY LIFE. GOD’S WORD IS YOUR SANITIZER”.

I bowed myself to the ground in worship and began to sing praises to God.

To be continued…….

Our God is awesome
He wants us to forgive so that we can receive his forgiveness.

Can you imagine?

So why are we wasting our time in bitterness and grudges. Instead of forgiving and moving on to enjoy our relationship with God.

And how many of you learnt something from the prayer life of Jesus. Fervent prayers are so powerful and unique. Please let’s wave our gentility prayers goodbye. We are warriors in the realm of the spirit.

Please share with me one or two things you learnt from this episode. Don’t just pass without saying anything.

Please don’t be a Ghost reader

Episode 10

MRS JULIET THOMPSON POV

I was shocked by what had just happened. Cris called me a crazy woman and banged the phone on me. I’ve been calling her and she’s not picking up my calls.

What’s wrong with her? I remembered how she came on her own telling me she needed a mentor. Is this how she was going to repay me? I can’t believe a child I fed will ever turn around and give me such deadly bite.

I was so angry that I couldn’t control my tears anymore. It was really painful to watch the children you love so much, hurt you.

“Mum! Why are you crying?” Tina asked.

I quickly wiped my tears and put on a smile.

“Don’t worry about me Tina. I’ll be fine”, I replied.


She left immediately and ran to get her elder brother.

They both came to meet me in where I was in my study room.

“Mummy is crying. I want us to pray for her!” She said.

“Tina, you have started your drama again!” Joseph said frowning.

“Mummy is not feeling fine!” She said, using the back of her hand to feel my body temperature.

“I’ll go get Daddy!” She said and before I could stop her, she ran off.

“Mum! What’s going on?” Joseph asked.

“Don’t worry darling! It’s nothing serious!” I replied smiling.

He sat down on my table and took my hands.

“Tina is just a little kid. I’m 16. I’m more of an adult than Tina is. So you can always discuss whatever borders you with me”, he said, looking into my eyes worriedly.

Sometimes my kids were more caring than expected. I’m so happy for them. Well, I guess sooner or later I would have to tell them.

Soon, Tina came back.
“Daddy sent me to call you. He said I man is requesting to see you”.

“A man?”

“Yes ma!”

“What man?”

“I don’t know! But he said I should call you”.

I stood up and followed her to the sitting room. Even my son followed us.

I got to the sitting room and met a young man in his thirties, sitting down. Immediately I saw him, the spirit of God told me this was my mentee’s boyfriend. What had Cris done again? This is too much! Had she reported me to her boyfriend that I was the enemy of progress that stood against their wedding? This girl has really paid me in her own coin. So much for mentorship. I’m done with her.

“So you’re my girlfriend’s mentor?” He began without introducing himself.

“Please, I don’t understand what is going on here. You should at least introduce yourself so I can know you better!” I said, trying to start a conversation with him.

“Dmn you!” He screamed and stood up.

“Damn that stupid introduction! What did I do to you? Tell me! Have I offended you in the past? Tell me so I would ask for your forgiveness!” He said on top of his voice.

I quickly signalled my kids to go to their room and leave us. They did that in a jiffy.

“Pastor! Please tell your wife to leave my girlfriend alone. I don’t know what I did to her that she keeps telling her not to marry me. She keeps telling her that I am an evil person. That if she married me, she would spend the rest of her life in regret. Please tell her to stop it. When you wanted to marry your wife, nobody told your wife you were an evil person. So I don’t know why she’s treating me like this!” He said and stormed out of the house, banging the door loudly.

My husband and I stood in shock and embarrassment. I threw myself on the sofa and began to cry. My husband didn’t say anything apart from telling me to stop crying that it was going to be alright.

I was so bitter and angry. Just take a look at what Cris did to me. Anyway, I was a fool! I was the fool who went to mentor a lady old enough to mentor herself. She was so matured as a spiritual giant that she could tell me that I was a crazy woman. So much for mentorship.

“Juliana! My husband called me.

“It’s alright! Please stop crying” he said trying to console me.

“Don’t worry about me! I’m fine! In all my years of mentoring young converts, I have never been this humiliated. I have never been disgraced like this. I have never been……”

“Shush Julie angel!” My husband said placing a finger on my lips.

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you”, he said.

“Roberto! This is different! This girl backstabbed me! She destroyed my reputation in the secret and insulted me publicly. She disrespected me and…..”

“Julie angel!” My husband interrupted me.

“On Palm Sunday, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The crowd shouted Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord.

On Friday that same week, the same crowd shouted, ‘Crucify him!’ Is there any difference? Is there anything new under the sun?” He asked.

“Roberto, you don’t understand! She betrayed me!”

“Just as the people betrayed Jesus”.

I sighed as I realized I had given in to the spirit of bitterness.

“But what did Jesus do about them? Father forgive them, for they know not what they do!”

Silence took over for almost 60 seconds.

“Juliana, you need to understand that as a Christian, you’re going to enjoy honour, favour, wealth, prosperity and suffering. It’s part of what you must go through as a Christian. So don’t allow Satan tell you nonsense. We don’t have room for him in our hearts. If he’s looking for someone to fill with bitterness, he won’t find my Julie baby!” He said and tickled me.

I giggled and move away swiftly.

“Stop that! We’re in a serious conversation here!” I said trying to maintain a straight face.

“Who are you bonning face for? Is it for me or the devil that came to steal your joy?” He said coming after me.

I quickly stood up and made to run, but he grabbed me and I squealed, laughing.

“Daddy! Is mummy okay!” Tina said from the doorway.

“Yes she’s fine!” He said and held my face up and pointed at my teeth.

“Can’t you see her happy smile?” He said and I couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

“Okay! So who was that man?” She said and moved forward, Joseph following behind her.

“He’s a good man. He was so upset today that he couldn’t control himself. Don’t think anything bad about him okay!”

“I don’t understand! I heard him screaming at mummy. Why would you defend such kind of person?” Joseph asked.

I was shocked by my Roberto’s attitude.

“Yes why would you defend him?” Tina asked.

“Because I have forgiven him and I don’t want bitterness to take a root in me. Remember what we studied in church today. Give no room for the Devil”.

“Daddy! Why must we forgive a man who did not ask for our forgiveness in the first place? It sounds stupid and looks like an act of weakness. For me, I use to forgive ooo, but at least you would tell me I’m sorry so I can forgive you, abi?” Joseph asked.

“Yes! You need to ask me to forgive you first, before I will forgive you. That’s how forgiveness ought to look like”, Tina concurred.

My kids were right. At least you need to tell me you are sorry before I forgive you. Even the bible says, ask and ye shall receive. How can you forgive someone who is not sorry for what he or she has done? You don’t give the children’s bread to the dogs. You only forgive those who are sorry for what they have done and apologize about it. No apology, no forgiveness.

My husband beckoned on the kids to sit down. Tina took her spot on daddy’s laps, while my boy sat beside me.

“Remember the story of the prodigal son. How he suffered in his sins till he decided it was time to go home?
The bible said, while he was yet to reach the mansion of his father. The father saw him, ran to meet him and embraced him even in his dirty rags, because he had compassion on him. The boy was yet to apologize, but his father had already forgiven him before he did”, my husband said.

“I don’t agree with that! He was going to ask his father to forgive him in the first place”, Joseph said.

“Yes! The father only did it before he asked. Everyone knew he was there to ask for his father’s forgiveness. Daddy! I’m talking about people who hurt you and are not sorry about it. Some of them even want you to retaliate, give them a fist battle. Do you forgive the undeserving?” Tina asked.

“Even God does not forgive a sinner untill they ask for his forgiveness. For me, if you offend me. I will stop talking to you, I will punish you with my attitude towards you so that you come back begging me, when you cannot bear the way I’m treating you. I cannot fight you, but I have ways to retaliate and torture you untill you come and beg me”, Joseph said.

“Joseph, who is our role model in the Bible?” My husband asked.

“Jesus!” He answered.

“What did Jesus do to the people who nailed him to the cross?”

That was it! That was the right answer to give at a time like this. I was wowed by the well of spiritual wisdom my husband carried.

“Did they ask Jesus to forgive them for nailing him to the cross before he forgave them?” He asked.

I was the one who answered.

“No!”

“Good! What about the disciples who abandoned Jesus when he was arrested? What about Peter who denied him three times? Did he say, until Peter comes and begs me, I don’t want to ever see him again. Peter did not only betray him. He went back to the fishing business that Jesus called him from.

And when Jesus met him at the place where he was fishing, he forgave him. He performed a miracle that made Peter catch a lot of fish, when Peter had not said, Lord forgive me.

Kids, you don’t need anyone to ask, before you forgive. You forgive because that was the pattern Jesus showed us. Jesus did not snub Peter or gave him silence treatment. Jesus didn’t tell Peter to come and apologize to him for going back to fishing. He forgave, he was a master of compassion.
He had compassion on those that nailed him to the cross”.

“Hmmm! That’s because he’s God and not a man. Jesus was not a complete human being. He was God in human form. There’s no human being who can do what Jesus did to those people that nailed him to the cross”, Tina said.

Whoa! This was true. Jesus was God in human form. If it were to be a real man, I’m sure he won’t be able to control his temper or something.

My husband chuckled.

“Then ask Stephen! Ask Stephen if he was a God in human form when he forgave those people who stoned him to death”.

Both my kids and I were speechless.

To be continued…….

Who loves this kind of spiritual husband? 🖐️🖐️🖐️🖐️

This is what spiritual family leadership is all about.

Can you imagine Chris went to confront Mrs Thompson?

It’s true brethren. As a Christian, you must not wait for apology before you forgive. All those attitude, snubbing and silence treatment is not what Jesus taught us.

So what should I do as a Christian when someone offends me? Since Jesus doesn’t want us to snub or treat the person badly just to tell them we are not happy with them?

Episode 9

I had to block Chris from calling me. His calls were incessant. Whenever I switch on my phone, it would start ringing. My gateman had come to inform me that my boyfriend was waiting outside my gate.

I told him to tell him to leave, but the man kept telling me he said he was not leaving.

“Go and meet him!”
“No don’t do that yet”. Came the two instructions.

My heart yearned to see Chris so I decided to go out and meet him, at least tell him in an open place where nothing can happen.

“Cris! You’re not ready yet! Tell your gateman to ignore him. Your heart is still hurting over the break up. You are not likely to survive standing before him for now. Though it’s an open place, the enemy knows how weak you are towards this man and sow a seed of compromise in you through your conversation with him”, came the gentle whisper.

“That’s probably my mind playing tricks on me”, I replied the inner voice.

“I don’t know why I would be talking to myself as if someone is talking to me? It’s so awkward”, I said as I followed the gateman to meet him outside.

As soon as I saw him, I knew I shouldn’t have come out to meet him. He was looking so devastated and I felt guilty to be the reason why he was in that state.

He stood up as soon as he saw me. His eyes were red from crying. He went down on his knees.

I felt like running back into the house. I stood, completely confused. My heart was sounding loud in my chest. My entire being shook so badly in desire to be in his arms.

“Cris! This is your life. This is your destiny! This is the man you once professed love to. Tell me you don’t love me. Tell me you don’t ever want to see me again. Tell me that all those times we spent together were just you pretending or playing the role of a girl in love. Tell me I was the wrong man. Cris, why have you decided to kill me?” He asked and broke into tears.

I couldn’t withstand it anymore. I took him in my arms and wept with him.

“I’m so sorry Chris! It’s not me. On my own I would love to live the rest of my life with you. Waking every morning with you beside me. Have children together with you. Grow old with you as my lover. But my mentor had already told me you are not the one for me.

Left to myself, I would marry you. But I cannot disobey her. Please try and understand. I love you! I love you with all my heart!” I said admist tears.

Hold on a second! What was I saying? Did I just tell Chris my mentor was responsible for our break up? That was stupid of me. Oh no! What did I do? Now he’ll label her an evil person. I wish I had known I would have followed my instincts when it told me to stay indoors.

Why am I this stupid?

Chris looked at me and said nothing. He pulled out of my arms and stood up.

“Cris, why are you this vulnerable? You are supposed to be the boss of your life, not one mentor out there giving out commands. Cris, she’s happily married, with her husband and her kids. But she doesn’t want you to get married. She wants you to be her puppet. She wants to control your life and destiny. Cris, you are better than this. Please, stand up again and go for what you want”.

Like my instincts had told me earlier, I knew these were seeds of compromise. And the soil of my heart had just received every single one of them. Now it was left for Satan to continue from where my boyfriend stopped and water them. I was such an idiot.

“Cris! I’m not going to force you, but I can assure you one thing. I can’t live without you”. He wiped his tears and opened his car door.

“Get ready to attend my burial!” He said and turned on the ignition.

My heart skipped at that last statement. I almost ran after him. I was too emotional to make any move. As soon as his car was out of sight, I almost ran after him. Was he truly going to commit suicide? If he did, that means I would be termed a murderer. I murdered an innocent man, all in the name of what? That he’s a baby husband. Is that what I was going to tell the press? Was that what I would tell the whole world?

How would I face the world and tell them I broke up with my boyfriend because he was a baby husband? This is ridiculous. I need to snap out of this drama. Chris life is in danger and I had the keys that would save him. Would God allow me see someone dying and allow him die? I Know God would want me to save that person. So this was my new line if action.

I got into my estate and took up my phone. I had missed calls. I was still scrolling through them when my mentor’s call came. I quickly swiped the green bar.

“Hello mum!” I greeted.

“Hi Cris! How are you doing?”

“I am fine ma!”

“Are you sure? Your voice sounds like someone crying. Are you sure you are fine?”

If I should tell you I was fine, I would be a liar. I was burning with anger all over. Here was the woman who ruined my life and she was acting as though she loved me. She was acting like she cared about me. I was only restraining myself from lashing out at her. But with the way our conversation was going, I might lose my restraint.

“Come on Cris, you can always talk to me. What’s going on. Is that guy still trying to turn your head upside down? Is he trying to drink acid, telling you if you don’t come and collect the bottle from his hand he would drink it”, she said and started laughing.

What was funny? How was an attempted suicide a joke? That was it friends, that was how I lost my restraint.

“Mummy! I don’t know if I should call you that. You came into my life and all you ever did was to ruin my life. You destroyed everything. You took my friends away from me. You took my boyfriend away from me and stopped us from getting married.

My life was perfect without you and it’s just about to get more perfect. I think it’s time we go our separate ways. Maybe we can still be friends, but this mother and daughter relationship is over. I don’t need you anymore. Away with your destructive mentorship. Get lost crazy woman!” I screamed and ended the call.

Just as I expected, she started calling, but I put the phone on silent and threw it on my bed.

What did I just do? What’s happening to me? Some hours ago I was telling God I was ready to obey him, now I had just ruined everything. I called my mentor a crazy woman! Who does that? I had bitten the fingers that fed me. This is the end for me. I remember how I knelt down to beg this woman that I needed her to mentor me. To teach me the word of God and help me fulfill my destiny.

All she had done was to help and teach me. And what did I do to her in return? I called her a crazy woman. A well known woman of God. A pastor for that matter. This is too much for me to bear. Even if I told God I was sorry, how do I go back to her and tell her to mentor me? Infact, she wouldn’t want to ever set her eyes on me in her compound. Cris what is your problem?

I threw myself on the bed and wept bitterly.

“God I’m so sorry!”

“Really!” Came the response.

“Yes I am! I’m such a disappointment. I’m a horrible person. I’m such a…..”

“Cris, how many times are you going to keep repenting?Proverbs 28:13. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

You’re confessing your sin, that’s a good thing. But you’re not forsaking them. You’re still holding on to your sins”.

“Do you mean I have to confess to her? Tell her about the day I fell into sin? Tell her the lies I told her about Chris conversion?”

“Yes!”

“Ha!” That’s impossible!” I said

“With God nothing is impossible. It’s time you come out of your secrecy. It’s time you break free from all these impulsive sin. And opening up to your mentor is the best way to earn your freedom.

Confess first, and then forsake your sins. Don’t worry about how she would react. She won’t kill you for telling her the truth. Rather heaven will rejoice a sinner has returned home”.

It took me an hour, before I finally made up my mind. Finally, I stood up, took up my phone and my purse. Suddenly my phone started ringing in my hands.

I checked the caller’s ID. It was not a saved contact.

“Don’t pick that call!” Came that gentle whisper.

Sometimes I wondered who was this? Was this me talking to myself or something else.

I ignored and swiped the green bar.

“Hello!” Who’s this?”

“Is this Cristina Kolapo?” The caller asked.

“Actually, call me Christiana. I don’t go by the name Cristina anymore……”

“Cris!” The man cut me off.
“I think something has happened to your boyfriend”.

That was it. The news I dreaded most. Suicide! Oh my God! I’ll never forgive my mentor for this. If he dies I’ll make sure she pays for it.

Wait a second! Wasn’t I about to meet her to apologize to her?

What’s wrong with me? Why am I living a double life?

“Cris!” The caller brought me back.

“We don’t have much time. Right now, we’re taking him to the hospital. We found him lying on the floor unconscious. We’re on our way to Dr Melvin’s hospital. We hope we’ll meet you there”.

I ended the call and rushed out of the house. I knew in my panic stricken state it wasn’t safe to drive. So I called my driver.

I urged him to drive as fast as he could, which he did carefully. Though we almost bumped into two vehicles on the way, we managed to arrive safely.

I got into Chris ward and met him laying on the bed unconscious.

I still have so much to tell but I’ll be handing over to my mentor, Mrs Juliet Robert Thompson.

She’ll be the one telling the story from the next episode.

To be continued……

Whenever a sinner plans to repent, there is always a battle from hell to keep that soul a sinner.

It takes the mercy of God to deliver such person from the grip of the devil.

You guys should be praying for Cris oooo. There’s serious contention going on here.

Satan knows what he stands to lose if he allows this glorious destiny to manifest.

Cris would have stayed out of a lot of trouble if only she had been obeying the instructions of the Holy Spirit.

Imagine her calling the voice of the Holy Ghost, “MY INSTINCTS”!

Episode 8

As I came out of the pastor’s office, I met Chris sitting down.

He stood up without a word, taken by my sad facial expression.

“Are you okay?” He asked, but I didn’t answer.

He made to come close up I held up my hand in restraint. Pausing in his tracks, he asked the same question and this time I knew I had to answer sooner than later.

“Chris, I don’t think we can…….”

“Shush! Shhhhh”, he interrupted.

“Let’s go! This is no place to talk, we’ll talk in the car”, he said and turned around without looking at me.

Was he finally ready to say goodbye? Pastor Kunle had just given me the biggest warning of my life. God loved me this much to go after me despite my stubbornness. It’s time to take the right decision.

I sighed and looked at the door I had just closed behind me.

“Thank you!” I said in a whisper.

Each step I took reminded me of all the times I had spent with Chris. The days we hanged out and had fun together. It was finally time to settle down and raise a family and here were the obstacles. Actually, not obstacles really. God was showing me the future and he wasn’t part of it.

All I had to do was to let go. God had plans for me and I must follow it. But why is it that my heart is so set on loving a man that God doesn’t want for me? Why can’t I close my eyes and walk away. This was a heavy burden on my back and it’s a pity that I wasn’t willing to hand it over to Jesus for help.

Sharon my younger sister is 23. She got married last year. I’m 32 and heading for 33 in 4 months time. I’m losing time here. When is God going to settle me maritally? My little sister is already miles away with the man of her dreams. Here I am struggling with getting married to the man I love.

Why was God disturbing my plans? My little sister got born again a few months before I did and was allowed to get married. I mean God allowed her to marry the man she fell in love with. She was already crushing on him before her conversion. Yet God allowed it. Someone she loved before she knew Jesus. Isn’t God supposed to wipe away her old life completely and start a new one for her?

But God allowed everything and smiled at their wedding photo. I was there also wishing when my Chris and I would be joined together. He never objected at first. But now, he’s acting like an enemy. He’s fighting me from doing what I want to do with my life.

Wait, aren’t we humans free moral agents? Aren’t to make decisions anymore? So why’s God trying to boss my life? It’s my life and I can do it the way I want.

“Are you sure it’s your life? Did you ask for it? Wait, did you tell God you wanted to become a human being and so your wish was granted? Wasn’t it God who had a plan in mind and needed a human being to achieve it, so he created Cris and sent her to this world? How come she arrived the earth and starts fighting what she came to do on earth? How come she arrived and started claiming it’s her life? How come she arrived the earth and started claiming she’s the owner of the breath of life she only received from God?

Who is really the one messing things up? Who is really scattering plans? Who is the one making demands here? God or you?” Came the gentle whisper within me.

I paused in my tracks and tried to digest those words. I felt frustrated. I felt stuck, with nowhere to run to. Why me?why all these? Why can’t I live my normal life again?

“Normal life? Cris can you hear yourself? You call the life of the mentally retarded lady a normal life? You called on God and he showed up. But it appears you only loved his miracles, you don’t love him. It’s just like a lady who is dating a guy because of his money and not because she actually loves him. She only wants what he can give. That’s what you’re doing to your God”.

“Stop it! I know I love God. I know in my heart that I truly love him”.

“How?”

“Don’t ask me that question. I know I love God!”

“If you love me, keep my commandments! That explains how much you love him right?”

“I love him. It’s just that, that, that……”

“That what? You fornicated and covered it with the blanket of lies. You tell lies without feeling guilty. You tricked your pastor to believe that Chris is actually born again when you know he’s not a genuine child of God. So much display of how you love God.

Matthew 15:8. This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.”

I almost screamed in frustration. What is wrong with me? Why am I too adamant.

“If this was what Christianity was all about, I wouldn’t have opted for it at all? I would have gladly remained a mentally retarded lady. That was a better life than this one I’m struggling to live”, I said in a whisper.

“Wow! I’ve heard that before. You’re not the first person to say that. That was exactly what the children of Israel told me after they left Egypt. When they suffered the bondage of the Egyptians, they cried to me for help.

I looked down upon them in mercy and sent Moses to them. What did I not do for those people? I fought against the most powerful army in Earth. Egypt was like the U.S. Army in those days. Deadly and never knew defeat. I singlehandedly fought for them promising them that till they die their eyes will never see what an Egyptian looks like.

Not a single Israelite drew out a sword in that battle. All I told them was to be spectators of the destruction of Pharaoh’s Army and entertain themselves. They were grateful to me for the deliverance, just as you are. But when the rigors of life in the wilderness showed up, they said they were going back to Egypt.

They looked me in the eye and told me that when they were whipped by Egyptian taskmasters, suffering like animals, building cities for Pharaoh was better than the deliverance I offered them. Daring me, they were bold enough to pick up stones and stone my servant Moses, just to have their way.

Cris, I’m not here to force you to do my will. Feel free to choose, I’m only trying to protect you from the consequences of what this path you’re about to take would bring you. But if you’re feeling what I am doing to you is evil, tell me to leave you alone and painfully,I will grant you your desire”.

I knelt down and broke into tears. How could God love me this much to allow me have my way?

“Lord please don’t leave me! Part of me wants to do your will but the other part wants something different. I’m struggling between two personalities. I need you Lord! If you leave me where would I go? I can’t survive one day without you. Please don’t leave me for the devil to destroy.

“Then are you ready to obey me?” Came the gentle whisper.

“Yes!” I said.

“Then here’s the first step. Go out there and enter your car. Drive home straight. Then in the comfort of your house, give Chris a call and tell him it’s over between the two of you”.

With zeal surging through my body, I got up and opened my purse to pull out my car keys. I really understood the message. The last time I tried breaking up with Chris was a disaster. And that was because I tried doing it face to face with him. The best way to avoid getting weak was to do it on phone. It that way, my emotions won’t overpower me.

As soon as I stepped out of the building, Chris opened his car door and stood up.

“What took you so long?” He asked.

“I’m sorry!” I apologized.

“Okay! So get into the car so we can talk”.

“Give me a few minutes”, I said as I went for my car.

He nodded in agreement and sat back in his car, leaving the door opened.

As soon as I got into my car, I turned on the ignition and turned around.

Chris noticed and stepped out of his car to be sure what was going on.

I headed for the streets without wasting time.

“Cris! What’s going on?” He shouted, but I wasn’t ready to listen.

I drove as fast and as safely as I could. My phone was ringing non stop all through the drive home.

As soon as I parked my car in my compound, I picked up my phone and answered Chris.

“Hey! I don’t understand what is going on here. Please help me understand! What was the meaning of the drama you just pulled out?” Chris ranted.

“Chris! Hear me clearly! It’s over between us. We can’t be together anymore. It’s good bye forever Chris. I do hope you find another woman better than me in the future”, I said and ended the call.

I quickly called my driver and told him not to allow Chris into the compound anymore.

He agreed and returned to his post.

I took out my phones and switched them off immediately.

“Lord! Help me to release him completely! I don’t want to throw him away and minute, I’m looking for him”, I whisper.

To be continued…….

Sometimes when we read about the children of Israel and their attitude towards God, we are like, what’s wrong with this people?

That’s the problem. It’s like a girl dating a rich guy because of his money.

They only loved the miracles God gave them. They never loved the God who gave the miracles

Can we take our time and whisper to God.

“Lord please help me never to exploit you. May I never find myself taking advantage of my relationship with you.

Deuteronomy 30:6. And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.

Can we make this scripture a prayer point

Oh Lord circumcise my heart.

Go ahead and pray!

Episode 7

“Who is the Christian husband?” The pastor asked.

I quickly took out my phone and began to track what he was saying.

“The Christian husband is the spiritual head of the home and physically the God ordained leader of the family.

That’s why it is important for you to get married to first God’s choice and secondly, purpose partner.

In every organization, the leaders are the ones who permit what ever the group will do. So if you are not married to someone who understands your divine calling. He may appear like an enemy to you. Whenever you disregard authority, you are in to face God’s anger.

The Christian husband is also the priest of the family. And what is duty of the priest? The priest stands in the gap for the entire household. The priest consults with God even when the entire family is asleep, he still with God.
The priest atones, pleads, and stands to make decrees.

So as a leader, his relationship with God is the most important thing to him. He must not be a lukewarm, baby or an unbeliever. He must be a person that knows how to consult with God whenever a challenge arises.

I remember years ago when my mum gave birth to my younger sister. It was in the middle of the night when my mum started screaming for help. I was observing my quiet time, praying on my knees.

The Holy Spirit told me to remain in my position, so I turned deaf ears to my mother’s screams.

My mum woke my dad up telling him that the baby’s eyes were turning white.

Right where I was the Holy Spirit told me it was an evil spirit sent by a jealous relative to terminate the life of the child.

“Daddy what should we do!” My mum wailed.

“What do you want me to do? Call pastor na!”

“I’m trying his number but he’s not picking. God oooooo! Don’t allow my baby to die!” My mum cried.

“If she dies we will born another one na. She’s only two weeks old”, my dad replied.

His statement angered me and I was surprised my mum said nothing about it.

“God why? Any child we give birth to after our first son, dies as an infant. God please, let this baby live!” Was the trash that came out of my mother’s mouth.

Hmmm, when the head of the home is a baby.

No wonder the bible says in
Ecclesiastes 10:16.
Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!
Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

With the go ahead from the Holy Spirit, I stood up and marched into my parents bedroom. Took the child from my mother’s arms and laid my hands on the child.

“Come out! In the name of Jesus!” That was all.

I returned the child to my mum and went back to continue my prayers. I didn’t even wait to confirm if the child was actually okay or not. I just gave the command and left immediately.

I didn’t hear a sound from my parents room till the next morning. The baby was sound and alive. She’s in the university today as we speak.

But can you see the trash my Dad was saying due to the level of his spirituality?

He had already surrendered to the enemy before the battle started. All my parents could do was to call their church pastor, who was sound asleep.

You can’t marry a man that doesn’t know how to consult God in the face of challenges. He’ll keep recommending the doctor, the hospital and cast blames on whoever is available to take the blame.

Why do you prepare for marriage? Marriage is a lifetime commitment that has the string of responsibilities attached to it.

When responsibilities start coming. Going to work, taking care of the kids, taking care of your spouse and lots more. You become more and more tempted to abandon your prayer altar and see it as something less important.

That’s the first realm of attack. The bible says if the foundation be destroyed, what can the righteous do? That means, living a righteous life cannot easily take care of the damage that a prayerless couple can orchestrate.

So many people who struggled to maintain their prayer lives as singles, entered into a relationship and that was the end of their prayer life. That’s why your singlehood is a great period of preparation.

You build your quiet time and your intimacy with God. That’s the first step. So in marriage, your prayer life cannot be choked up by the cares of this life, what Apostle Paul called trouble in the flesh. Because you moved from the realm of learning how to pray into the realm of mastery.

So even when your body looks stressed out by the activities of the day, your body is so used to praying that it just can’t skip it. That’s the first thing to build because marriage is not freedom to break my abstinence.

Marriage is warfare. Marriage is not honey, darling, sweetie pie, bread of my heart. Marriage is war.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not telling you there’s no pleasure there, but you need to understand that there are two categories of Christians on this planet. Number one is the civilian Christian, number two is the Christian soldier.

So when I say marriage is war, I mean getting married is as good as stepping into the battle field. And as I said earlier, woe to the civilian that runs into the battlefield without adequate training.

Remember, you don’t learn how to use the gun in the battlefield, you learn how to shoot before you enter the battlefield.

The civilian Christian is the Christian that most of us call the bread and butter Christian. They are the ones that are first captured whenever war breaks out. The spiritual children cannot withstand the enemies in Spiritual combat, so they are easy target for the enemy.

Thirty minutes quiet time, one bible verse per day. No fasting life, no alnights. Chats on social media for 6 hours daily. Dozes off within 2 minutes of midnight prayer.

Watches season films for 3 hours. But pours saliva on his bible during personal bible study, due to heavy sleep.

Doesn’t know the word of God, but knows the eleven best players of Chelsea football club. Cannot quote the name of the twelve Apostles correctly, but knows the names of the twelve best Nollywood actors.

Cris, with all I have said so far. Are you sure you want to go ahead and marry this baby husband?”

I looked up at the pastor, shocked by the revelation I had received.

To be continued…….

Brethren, the singlehood period is not a period of daydreaming and fantasy. It’s a time to focus on two most important things

One, building your relationship with God.

Two, finding your purpose and getting busy with it.

Those are the most important things to you right now. You don’t need to allow Satan help you waste your time in Spiritual sluggishness.

Many young Christians today are still relaxing in their comfort zone. Taking things gently, wasting precious time.

They are still joking with their preparation time. Get busy with discovering purpose and building a consistent prayer life.

Rise up!
Rise up!
We’re not in a playground. 5 minutes prayer 15 minutes bible study. Rushed prayers and quiet time because of waking late

Indisciplined lifestyle. You cannot go on like this. It’s time to get up and come up higher.

Hebrews 5:12-14.
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.