Bayobishow:



Acct statement is 3months. No you can't, if you are applying as a student. Your spouse should come first, then when he or she gets residency card which takes about 4months, he can then do what is called family reunification. It is your right in portugal

Thanks for your feedback ma. So an SOA of 5m will be fine right (myself, wifey and one child)?

Bayobishow:
Thank you so much

Hello madam, please any idea what the duration of the Statement of Account should be? Uk is 28 days, some countries 3 months, while others 6 months duration. Kindly confirm that of Portugal.

Also, can one do Visa application at the same time for the main applicant and dependants?

louxera:





Please add me 07014808549

Please add me up 08122022906

kenneth6901

Hello @Bayobishow, Can I private chat you, please?

Iyanu14:

Yes

Can I still use them even if I have gotten admission already?

yourgirlify:


Some banks give on one way ticket
You don’t have to waste money on a return ticket

Like which and which bank boss?

Dramadiddy:
I think they’re having issues but you can contact them, they’re partners with wema bank so I guess they use wema bank rate

Thanks boss. Someone responded that they use a rate above the black market.

Any suggestions on other platform(s) one can use for IHS payments?

SoapMactavish:


Their rates are higher than black market rate. But what choice do we have?....it's Nigeria

This is wild! Unfortunately, it seems their platform is the only reliable one for this.

I am aware Paga was handling IHS payments before, not sure why it stopped.

Dramadiddy:
Try barter by flutterwave

Hello boss, does Barter use CBN rate or black market? And how do we know the obtainable amount daily?

Hello fam, can I pay for IHS and Visa using Paga? Heard some folks had issues a few weeks back. Please help.

Justwise et al

Mikkieshow:


@Hegela I applied for an undergraduate admission for Jan 2022, but I am yet to get a response on my application.

Not an issue. Just stay calm. They responded my application in less than 2 weeks.

vikkimimi:
What a great way to begin my day... THANKS FO THIS WONDERFUL PIECE

You're welcome!

So this past weekend, in line with my agreed year plans, I went jogging; having done about two kilometers, at a T-Junction, I met some other three guys who were also jogging, somehow, somewhat like a reflex action, I stepped up my pace to align with theirs, I began pacing and panting profusely at a point; it was as if my heart was to jump out through my mouth!

I could not understand what had transpired! One minute I was doing just fine, the next I was gasping for breath! Continuing like this will definitely make me wear out earlier than planned. But how did this happen? How come my pace increased abruptly?

I eventually had to advice myself to slow down and do my thing?� I wasn't gonna allow these guys dictate my pace or direction; I was gonna be me! I ended up doing five plus kilometers for that day!

One thing I learnt from this is that, I am different. You are different. Your path is different. Your pace is different. Your tenacity is different. Your ability to bear pains is not same as another! It is even possible the person you are trying to copy is doing a dash, and most likely you are in for a marathon!

I had not considered that, maybe they were sport guys? Or maybe they were already rounding up their routes and I have just done half of mine!?

Truthfully, it is embarrassing to copy others just because they appear to be doing better than you. At the end, you will end up wasting a larger chunk of your time, energy and resources trying to keep up with the Joneses!

That all your peers are married does not mean that something is wrong with you!
And because everyone that got married gave birth after the first year does not mean that you have been condemned by God as barren (I really don't know how we got this wrong as Africans!).
If after graduation, all your coursemates are doing great, some have good jobs, cars and are even transversing the length and breadth of the world, does not entirely mean your village people have sat over your case!

Never believe that lie!

Your timing is different. Your seasons and times are not same as theirs. We might have started together, but it is no guarantee that we will end together! We might study the same course, but it is not an assurance that we will get employed same time.

Stop burning other people's calories; the people concerned might not even be aware that you are emulating or doctoring your life to follow theirs! Maybe if they do, they would even advise you against it!

Never waste your precious time brooding over who has what and when. Discover yourself, your time and your purpose. Live freely and happily. Stop piling upon yourself unnecessary pressure; you don't need it.

Trust me, las las, you will be alright!

I call you blessed! God's grace and favour will be made manifest in your life this week! He will be with you all through these challenging times you are facing now and cause you to testify at the end in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you exclusively!

Remember that I love you, and there is nothing you can do about it!

Do have a great week!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!
©2019

While growing up, my Mum would always say 'show me your friend and I will tell you who you are'! Some how back then it seemed she was been overbearing, going about repeating this over and again; now I know better!
If there is anything I do not take for granted, it is the kind of friends I make. I can have very many colleagues, but few friends. We might be coursemates, but not friends.

I have once had to take care of a business in a location that is about 8 hours away from where I was! I almost gave up on that venture, but then remembered that I had a friend in town; the only challenge was that this friend was a very busy man! The amazing thing was that, as soon as I mentioned what I needed done, he totally ignored his arrangements for the day and went about mine! I was totally awestruck!

This reminds me of what Sir Isaac Newton in a letter to his rival Robert Hooke, in 1676 said:

"What Descartes did was a good step. You have added much several ways, and especially in taking the colours of thin plates into philosophical consideration. If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants."

Beloved, choose your friends wisely. No matter the resolution you make each year so long as your circle of friends remain, you will achieve little or nothing.

If he/she is not contributing to your life in any way, then that fellow is just occupying space!

You keep praying for God to send you 'helpers of destiny' but the position these 'helpers' should stay is occupied by someone else who just adds to the number.

Someone once said, if you have five millionaires as friends, you will become the sixth! If you have five foolish people as friends, you become the sixth!

Start with yourself, understand what you want and where you are going to; then choose people who will be a plus in this regard.

Never choose friends out of sympathy or just because others are having friends around them. Infact, it is better to be alone than to be with the wrong set of people.

On the other hand, please ask yourself, 'in what way am I contributing to the people around me?' How valuable am I to the people I call friends or to those who call me friend?

Hear what the Bible had to say about the friendship between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 18 vs 1-4 (ESV):

"As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul... Then Jonathan made a covenant with David, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was on him and gave it to David, and his armor, and even his sword and his bow and his belt."

Beloved, it is time to reevaluate your friend list. A wise man once said, "your network determines your net worth". Who is your friend?? Selah.


I call you blessed exceedingly. This season, God will open your eyes and grant you wisdom to choose the right people that will help you attain your purpose here on earth in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you exclusively! I love you, and there is nothing you can do about it!

Do have a great week!


#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!
©2019

Peterdreddblog:
Lol.. They've stolen my bank account o

Oya provide evidence! #winks

ifyan:
The stolen house guy na smart criminal joor

Seriously fa!

Lol!

Laslasticlala and seun, comman see something o!

A Twitter user (@RolandSteady) tweeted his drink placed in his refrigerator and properly snapped, but upon coming back, the drink has been replaced with N100 note... In return, Malta Guinness Nigeria replaced the drink missing with two cartons of Malta Guinness!

In the same vein, another tweeter user claimed that his house in Banana Island has been stolen! Abeg na which company to replace him own!??

In recent times, I have seen so many stories on the social media; stories of people who are in abusive relationships and somehow they all manage to end their post with "I don't know what to do.."!!

This itself beats my imagination!

Imagine someone in the middle of a sea, gasping for life with no help in sight and then suddenly, a ship passes by and all the person says is " I don't know what to do"! Call for help! Run away from such relationships!

Some folks are in relationships that are time bomb waiting to explode! Some are in ships without a relation to their partner. Infact, some are in a relationship all by themselves! This sect, they are the only one that sacrifice in a relationship, they call, give money, visit, reach out to the family members of their partner, sacrifice their time in order to remain in this relationship and the person they are suppose to be in the relationship with is not committed whatsoever! Instead of reciprocating same gesture and more, they complain, nag, give excuses for their actions and complain some more!

Beloved, if the above narratives describes the state you're in now, then know that you're in that relationship all by yourself!

Some folks are in a corporate career engagement with an employer and all they do every morning during resumption of work is to complain, whine and swear! Single joy they don't have! Apply for another job, No! Go out for interviews, No! Start your own business and resign from this current job, No! Do a side business alongside this job so a side money can come in, No! Get an advance certification so you can have more chances at switching jobs, No! For the past ten years, you are still stuck there, nothing changes and daily you keep complaining!

Some others are in an abusive relationship where their partners use them as punching bags! They don't really need to do anything wrong before they get beaten up. 'Bro Tyson' has not married you yet o, but cos you 'talked anyhow', he has released some severe slaps on your face! Each time this happens, he comes back begging, telling you that he is sorry and that it is the devil and even use promises of marriage to do you 'longa longa'! My sister, 'ji masun'!! Wake up!

Remove yourself from that abusive ship! Stop hoping that 'Bro Tyson' will change during marriage - this is a lie from the pit of hell! Marriage is going to amplify every weaknesses! If he gives you one slap per week now, if unfortunately you both end up married, expect to be rushed to the hospital weekly! Run away from such people!

Some will never see anything right about you no matter how hard you try! They will always pick a fault in all you do! They always dampen your mood whenever they're around you. It seems all they bring is sadness into your life! You enjoy yourself more whenever they're not around you.

And if you are already married to such toxic persons and he currently beats you to stupor, and you are tempted to remain in such and keep praying for him, please don't! Don't loose your life inside that ship! Truth is, God might not answer such prayers because of the hatred you have bottled in your inside!

No relationship is worth your life! Do not wait for him to end your life prematurely and put your children (if any) in a worry and sorry state! Wake up and walk away now! Refuse to enter into depression because of the action and/or inactions of anyone!

This year, trust God to break every relationship that does not add to you! Seek for people who will contribute to your life. Don't force yourself on anyone! Contribute your quota to that relationship, but apply wisdom in all!

If it is not safe, don't be in it!

I call you blessed. This year for you will be a year of Obvious Blessings and answered prayers! God's grace and favour will become manifest upon your life in Jesus mighty name! Amen!

God bless you excessively!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Happy New Year to you all!

Cc: Lalasticlala

Today is the last day of the month and year 2018; tomorrow is the beginning of another new year, please make it count.

Don't just go about making new year resolutions, live intentionally.

Don't just go about drinking and eating, seek to do the will of the Father.

Don't always assume, ask. If not clear enough, ask again. Keep asking until you are certain you understand and know.

Don't always be quick to cast blames, look inward. You might just be the guilty party.

Don't ever believe you can't, push yourself until you get it!

It's not all about the Benz, Toyota and Lexus can also be a good start!

Be specific about what you want for the new year. Never have too bogus a goal, that you become confused before the middle of the year.

Set checks and measuring parameters to help you ascertain how far you have fared along the way. Maybe monthly, bimonthly or even weekly, sit back once in a while and ask yourself where you are headed and how far you have come. What is lacking? What should you change? What character or trait should you drop or add?

And while you are at it, ensure that only goals that are achievable and realistic are made! Don't go hoping to buy a Benz when you are yet to finish your polytechnic/university education or even go for Youth Service! Don't tell yourself that your weight will drop from 120KG to 80KG before February 2019; that's absurd! Setting such unrealistic goals will eventually lead to frustration!

Be time conscious! For each goal set, add a timeline to it! The year 2019 is long. Break it down. Have daily, weekly and monthly goals! Live your life as if today will be your last! Stop procrastinating!

"Here is my final conclusion: fear God and obey his commandments, for this is the entire duty of man." Ecclesiastics 12:13 (TLB).

I call you exceedingly blessed!
Be sure to enjoy the love of family and friends this season. Don't live in isolation. I love you and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it!

God bless you excessively.


#WelcomeTo2019
#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!
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Sometime ago, we had a project to execute and out of the total cost of this project we were only able to raise about 80%! So in the evening of that day I was discussing with Her Royal Sweetness on how my day went and somehow I noticed that she was overly happy; I on the other hand was so burdened with the remaining 20% of the funds needed to perfect the project.
I could not understand why she was that happy. Like we still needed so and so amount and you are here jumping 'upandan'!??

You see, Her Royal Sweetness had to lecture me on how gracious God is to have blessed us with 80% of the funds we needed and that the remaining 20% was truly insignificant!
Wow! Like I knew this all along, but somehow I had forgotten! I was overwhelmed with the part left undone and neglected the parts already taken care of.

I was counting my problems and not my blessings. This my friend is human nature. We are always carried away with the unachieved that most times we forget the magnitude of what God has helped us to achieve.

The year is coming to an end in a few days; this should not be a time to fill your thoughts with all you could not achieve. Each of the times you failed between January and now is only a lesson learnt. Truthfully, that failure did not consume you - I'm quite sure it is not your dead body that is reading this post!

You see, everything you could not achieve is in the past now! Look back with a heart of gratitude. Thank God for the seemingly little and insignificant things that God has done for you - like sleeping and waking up, your ability to fart, walking upright without support from anyone or anything, talking and seeing unaided, etc.

Look on the bright side! Be thankful for the past and present, then trust God for the future.

Anticipate the best for the year ahead! Do this for yourself - do not enter the new year with that baggage of sorrows and regrets!
Howbeit, on my WhatsApp status update, I would just say "Thank You Lord Jesus"!
Usually, when I do this, some friends would chat me up and ask if I have gotten my dream car or maybe a superb contract for supplies!

As a matter of fact, our thankfulness should not be tied to when some great feats are achieved or when your desires are granted! In times of discomfort, frustration and unmet desires, please make it a habit to thank God!

Take out some few seconds today and just say "Thank You Lord Jesus"!

I call you blessed. The remaining part of this month and year will bring about a manifestation of all your desires! That sickness is hereby terminated in Jesus mighty name! Amen!

God bless you excessively!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Cc:

Lalasticlala

"Budgets are for poor people. You don't need to have a budget. In fact 'ehn', creating a budget for the month or year displays a lack of faith in the provision power of God! Just spend your income and trust God to always 'provide for all your need according to His riches in Glory'!"

The above and other wrong concepts are some things that you must drop going into the new year.

But to start, what is a budget and does it really display a lack of faith in God?

A budget, according to dictionary.com, "is an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; a plan of operations based on such an estimate; and an itemized allotment of funds, time, etc., for a given period".

Let's hear what God has to say as it concerns budgeting:

Luke 14:28-30 (MSG):
"Is there anyone here who, planning to build a new house, doesn't first sit down and figure the cost so you'll know if you can complete it? If you only get the foundation laid and then run out of money, you're going to look pretty foolish. Everyone passing by will poke fun at you: 'He started something he couldn't finish'."

Luke 16:2 (ESV)
"And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager'."

From the above, we can see, that an unbudgeted year is a potential year of failure! Not having a budget for the day, week, month and year shows a gross irresponsibility, lack of accountability and an act of mismanagement of the funds God has and will entrust into your care.

You see my friend, every income received in the form of gifts, salaries, profit from businesses etc are resources entrusted into your hands by God. At the end of our time on earth, He expects us to turn in the account of how we have managed the resources he has given to us! If your salary is 70,000 naira, then there should be a plan for expenses to be incurred, amount to be saved, reinvestment plans (if any), etc

Challenges will surely come every year, but having a budget helps you prepare ahead; it gives you the needed shock absorber for the problem(s) that should have swallowed you; it cushions the after effects of these anticipated issues and also allows you come up with feasible saving and investment strategy(ies).

Imagine wanting to get a car, the first thing you should do is know how much you have saved up, how much you will be receiving before the time of getting the car, the cost of the vehicle, maintenance cost, the source of purchase, etc. It will be futile to just get a car not having placed all of the aforementioned into consideration!.

Frankly speaking, It is good to have themes for the year, to say 2019 is your year of 'Abundance', 'Breakthrough on all sides' and all the rest; but until you intentionally make and follow through some basic principles, then forget it! Such themes will become meer wishes!

It is time to live an intentional life! 2019 should not be lived through by happenstance! It is OK that you had no plan for 2018, but beloved, never allow the same happen in the coming year. Now is the time to plan! Now is the time to budget! Now is the time to get serious with your life. Just do it!

I call you blessed. God's grace will help you end well this year. He will grant you strength and help in times of need. He will deliver you this period according to His promises and at the end all will be well with you and yours in Jesus name!

From Her Royal Sweetness and I, we wish you a Merry Christmas!

We love you and there is nothing you can do about it!

God bless you excessively!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Uncle Segun and Aunty Funke got married. Both of them were from the Western part of Nigeria, so cultural shock wasn't a part of their expectations.

Within the first week of being married, different ways of doing things started surfacing. Stuffs Uncle Shegun never knew Aunty Funke does are the things he started seeing, and vice versa.

In fact, she never knew he snores! Like, really? How can a spiritual and 'look gooding' brother like Uncle Shegun snore when sleeping?
On the other hand, Aunty Funke does not like the smell of 'Fufu'! What? How can a woman not like the smell of Fufu when her husband's best meal should include Fufu and soup?

OK o. That one by the side, they woke up one morning, about preparing for church and when it was time to brush their teeth, Aunty Funke started pressing the toothpaste from the middle? 'Funkeee!!! How dare you press it from the middle?' He asks. 'People who press toothpaste from the middle don't have managerial skills! They can't manage resources! They are wasters!' And that's how Uncle Shegun kept ranting and his wife kept singing along. Fews days later, they divorced.

Please how much is a toothpaste in your area? Maybe around the 200 - 800 naira range. So how exactly should this be the reason why a man and his wife should divorce? Is it worth it? Maybe if they had counted their cost first before proceeding to keep arguing over toothpaste, it would not have ended this way.

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words cause quarrels." Proverbs 15:1 (TLB).

Beloved, having a relationship is one thing; keeping the relationship is another. Praying to get married is one thing, remaining in marriage is another.

The rate of divorce around the world is skyrocketing! Never in history have we had it this bad. Couples file for divorce for the slightest of reasons. Some go into counselling sessions with a preconceived notion; others do just for the sake of it.

Challenges in every relationship or marriage are real. Don't let anyone deceive you. EVERY marriage suffers setbacks. ALL marriages and relationships have ups and downs. If anyone (man or woman) tells you they have never had issues with their spouses and they have already been married for at least 6 months, then that person is a LIAR!!!

Your '6 packs' is easier to keep or maintain when single. Trust me, the moment you get married they start reducing. Even your wife's 'figure 8' will change to 'figure 0' soon; just let her take in first!

Understand though, that the challenges you will encounter in every relationship or marriage are only placed there to make you stronger, bond you both together and ensure that you are truly knighted in love in every sense of the word.

So the next time you see a reason to raise your voice and shout at your partner, simply walk away. Don't say anything. Go and think about how the birds are able to identify their husbands and children since they all have the same feather colour. Or better still think about why corruption is still prevailing in Nigeria. Trust me, after thinking about all these, your mind would have calmed down. Then return, and discuss whatever issues are still remaining.

Usually, when you take that time apart, you will see things from a different angle! You will understand what your spouse has been trying to communicate to you.

"Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear. God's righteousness doesn't grow from human anger." James 1:19-20 (MSG).

At the end of the day, every time you see a reason to quarrel with your spouse or anyone you're having a relationship with, ask yourself this question: 'Is this worth my relationship? If placed on a scale, will I choose this argument or my relationship?'

I call your marriage and relationships a success! God will grant you the wisdom and patience to live with your spouse in peace and sweetness. He will grant your heart's desires and before the end of this year, every delayed blessings are coming to you with speed in Jesus name! Amen.

God bless you excessively!

PS:
If you'll like to receive Jesus into your life please say this prayer: "Dear God, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived. Lord, I want to start afresh; come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. Make me a new creature in You. Thank You Father. Amen!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Some weeks ago, I was discussing with a friend on taking some very tough and scary but yet to be made decisions. It is a phase I sincerely don't enjoy as an individual. When I consider the gravity and dire consequences of such decisions on both sides, I cringe for real!

One truth life has taught me is that in order to grow, there must come a time when we are faced with very dicey decisions to be made. When we are at a crossroad seeking to know what path to tow. When we must decide if we are OK remaining on the popular path or turn to the less popular but God-backing path.

Decisions that definitely will not make sense to the average man. These decisions would not be logical, but deep down you know they are correct and true.

You would not have a very plausible and breathtaking explanation to give when asked some questions, but still you know you are right; you know this is what God would want you to do!

There might be a venture that has been ringing in your heart since the beginning of the year. A move you should make. A relationship you should try and salvage; or maybe put an end to it? A relocation plan you must execute. Old time friends that you must leave behind. Projects you should embark on.

Take a deep breath. Search yourself. What do you really want? For how long have you procrastinated on it?

Someone once said, not taking a decision is a decision in itself!

Great men are not people who allow 'what will be to be'. I've heard that song and I know you have too... "What's gonna be, gonna be, what goes up must come down...". Truth is that, unless there is a conscious effort on your part to decide what to do and what's gonna be, some things will never happen.

Beloved, do not let a lack of explanation keep you from taking a destiny changing decision! Do not let the fear of men, keep you from fulfilling the best of God. Our Warri brothers will say, " life na per head "!

Proverbs 8:1 (NIV):
"Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?
At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:"

Please don't chicken out. Pray about it. Seek counsel from men and women who understand the things of the Spirit. Research about that venture. Go for it. Make that decision. You can, and you will!

I call you blessed. God's grace will speak for you henceforth. He will grant you the boldness to do what you must in order to fulfill destiny. And I pray that at the end of your stay here on earth, you will make heaven in Jesus name. Amen!

God bless you excessively!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Myles Munroe once told a story of how he was invited to speak at an event in a country and during one of the free evenings, his host suggested they take a walk. While they were walking, another gentleman who was a relative to the host met them, pleasantries were exchanged and both men were engaged in a tete-a-tete. Myles then had his time to himself, so he took a lonely path and followed through until he got to a graveyard. Oh what different sizes of graves that he saw - small and great, with their time spent on earth engraved on the tombstones, some even had great words written about them, others don't!

You see, out of every grave present in a graveyard are two set of persons generally: those who fulfilled their purpose here on earth, who knew why they were here and pursued it until the end, who understood that they do not have all the time in the world and so had to discipline themselves and bring about a fulfillment of the reason why they were born; and those who did not fulfill purpose, and hence dying with all the potentials they were born with!

Even in our generation, some are still diligently following the footsteps of Methuselah who lived for 969 years, gave birth to sons and daughters and died! What a waste of potentials!

Beloved, life and purpose is more than this. God did not just create you so you can come to this earth, give birth to children and die.

"And God blessed them, and God said unto (commanded) them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it..." Genesis 1:28 (KJV)(emphasis mine)

This scripture is not just God's saying, it is a command!
Logically, before you can ask a man to do something, you must first be sure that he has the capacity to do same.

If God is commanding us to "Be fruitful" (release of a hidden potential), "and multiply" (reproduction of that potential), it is because at creation He has endowed us with everything we need to fulfil purpose.
I think that is why out of the over 8 Billion people on earth, there is no two humans who have the same fingerprints! We can look and talk the same, but our fingerprints must be different! We might get born and grow up in the same neighborhood, we might even have attended the same school, but our potentials released to each of us at creation is far different! We might even have the same parents at birth and be conjoined twins but our purpose on earth is different!

Usually they inscribe "Rest in peace" on the tombstone of those who have died; but would they truly be resting in peace, knowing that the reasons why God sent them to this earth was either partially fulfilled or totally abandoned!
Unless you are among the 1% who argue that God has showed them the date they will die, then we must prepare to be called Home at ANY time. There is no time beloved. Whatever you must do, must be done now! Some die at 4 years old, others die at 40! When will yours be? Assuming it is to happen tonight, are you ready?

Think about this today!

God has deposited so much in you to be a source of blessing to the world at large. That song, that ability to inspire with words, that compassion to help those in pains, that ability to craft things from wood or stone, etc, might just be what the world will remember you for! They are what will keep blessing lives even after your demise. That way when people say "Rest in peace", you know truly, that you will be resting in peace.

I call you blessed! This week and beyond is declared your week of unusual happenings. Every good thing you have ever desired will gravitate towards you with speed in Jesus name! Amen.

God bless you excessively!

PS:
If you'll like to receive Jesus into your life please say this prayer: "Dear God, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived. Lord, I want to start afresh; come into my heart and be the Lord of my life. Make me a new creature in You. Thank You Father. Amen!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Lalasticlala
Mynd

This ought to hit FP!

While we were growing up, I had an experience that transformed my life for the better. Most likely my elder sister might not remember this incident.
I am the first son and second child of my Dad. My elder sister back then was very 'troublesome'! She won't allow me be; always forming 'senior sister'! She dishes out instructions on a per minute basis, and we, her siblings, must strictly adhere to, otherwise she'll beat us up! But you know nao, unto 'first son things' I sha was still disturbing her noni.

Usually she bests me and then I cry and case closed. So one faithful day, it dawned on me that I was a guy and she was a girl and as such I can overpower her. So on this particular day, I really did fight hard with her. And y'all know I don't chicken out easily! Lol. So we kept fighting until I punched her somewhere delicate!

She cried!

I mean she kept crying until my heart couldn't take it again and so I joined her and we both cried together!

From that day until today, around 20+ years after, no matter how hard a Lady tries to get me angry, the highest I will ever do is to walk away! I mean, I will just carry my 2 left legs and walk away. Simple.
I won't reply her. I won't hit her. I won't even allow myself get to the point of wanting to get physical or violent with her. Because I always have one fear: I might cry when I see her crying!

So, why this early Monday morning confession of mine??

You see, the rate of violence and other form of abuses against women is getting really terrifying!
Stories of husbands beating their wives blue and black has filled our news headlines!

But me, I have only one question for such men:
How does it use to do you when you are slapping her?
Does it use to sweet you like TomTom when you start punching and hammering your wife's face and body?
Do you use to get sexually aroused when you see blood coming out of her mouth, nose and other body parts?
Because ayam not understanding at all!

The part that pains my marrows, is that some ministers in some unfortunately popular churches will beat their wives over the night and the next morning climb the pulpit to preach!
Some will finish redesigning their wife's face and still have the guts to call for early morning devotion!

And yet you say you are praying to God, lifting up 'unholy hands' abi?
Biko wakanda Christian are you mbok? Are you reading a different Bible?

Ephesians 5:25 & 28 says "And you husbands, show the same kind of love to your wives as Christ showed to the Church when he died for her... That is how husbands should treat their wives, loving them as parts of themselves. For since a man and his wife are now one, a man is really doing himself a favor and loving himself when he loves his wife!"

Aaaarh, so you even bear the title 'Apostle' and yet with a pestle you beat your wife's head!
You even have 2 sons and you remember children are fast learners, observing how you use to sandpaper their mother's face with slaps, how you use to molest and malhandle their Mum! Hopefully their wives won't be their punching bags as well! And those of you that use to give excuse(s) on behalf of the man, continue, you hear?!!

See ehn, we all know every woman's mouth has been blessed with words! So whenever she exercises her blessings, just look left, look right, look left again and cross that road! If you have a strong feeling to hit someone, draw a person's picture on the wall and start hitting the wall! If you can't do that one, go to a gym or better still take a stroll! Leave where she is, don't yield to the desire to punch your wife! Please!

Sincerely I am so pained right now that I don't know what kind of prayer to pray for you; I just hope God will have mercy on you and open your eyes. Amen.

I call you blessed! This week is declared your week of 'release'! God will show up for your good and you will see His Mighty Hand in your life and family in Jesus name. Amen!

God bless you excessively!

PS:
If you'll like to receive Jesus into your life please say this prayer: "Father I acknowledge that I am a sinner, that Jesus died for me, and that You raised Him from the dead. Father please forgive and cleanse me from all my sins. I accept Jesus today as my Lord and my Savior. Amen!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!

Some weeks ago, I went to a student environment as my job dictated and got talking with some young guys within the age bracket of 18-22 years. At a point, one of them said he would like to work with my firm so that he can be paid 50,000 naira per week and that if that happens he will stop 'pressing'!

Sincerely, I was dazed. Firstly, because I never knew that yahoo boys now call scamming 'pressing'! Secondly, because the mentality of this coming generation of youths with regards to being successful in life is grossly faulty!

These guys literally spend their illegal proceeds on girls, clothes, shoes, drinks and cannabis or cocaine as the case may be! 50,000 naira per week kwa!!! Lol.

My friend, the only way up that gaurantees staying up is down! Yes you heard me correctly - down! You can't get to the top without passing through the bottom.

"...Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When He appeared in human form... Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names..." Phil. 2:7-9 NLT.

You see, even Jesus had to first go down before the Father would lift Him up!

It is of utmost concern to me, that we have a generation coming who believe that hard work is boring and leads to poverty! They say '' soft work is awa work oo''! It is in their songs, in their movies and now in their lives! The rate of internet fraud is on the increase! You tell a foreigner online that you are from Nigeria and the person blocks you immediately!

Our youths pose as ladies with almost naked pictures online to deceive gullible fellows! The other day someone sent me a friend request on Facebook and when I checked the person's profile, it was an almost nude one! I declined immediately!

The truth about this sect is that out of a sampled 10 number of youths involved in these fraudulent acts, only maybe 1 will stand the test of time; others die off before they even attain their prime in life!
Some currently depend on the blood and life of some gullible girls that want it quick in life too, to extend their stay on earth.

This is the reality. Quite unfortunately it is a sad one! My friend, hardwork still pays! Do not be deceived. Such kind of ill-wealth do not last - like a grass they wither by evening! Stick to the old path! Work it out! Work hard and smart! Do not give up! The economy might be hard but at least you got the money to buy a laptop, modem and data subscription - use that money to start a legitimate business. Take your time to build your resources upwards!

"Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles, But the one who gathers by labor increases it." Prov. 13:11 NASB.

Be patient my friend. One thing at a time. Start small. Then grow. Don't skip any step along the way. Understand what stage you are at the moment. Consistency is key here. If you are in school, live within your means. When you get that job, irrespective of what you earn, steadily grow your knowledge base and your finances!

However, if you have been following the hardwork route but you are yet to see your day of celebration, please do not give up. Keep at it, for when the clouds are full, it pours.

"And let us not get tired of doing what is right, for after a while we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't get discouraged and give up." Gal. 6:9 TLB.

Lastly, understand that there is no shortcut to success. Actually, the 'shortcut' eventually becomes longer than the 'normal' route to success. Be guided.

You are blessed, henceforth! God will cause His light to shine in all that concerns you! Where it seems all hope is lost, He will strengthen, guide and open doors for you in Jesus name. Amen.

God bless you excessively!

PS:
If you'll like to receive Jesus into your life please say this prayer: "Father I acknowledge that I am a sinner, that Jesus died for me, and that You raised Him from the dead. Father please forgive and cleanse me from all my sins. I accept Jesus today as my Lord and my Savior. Amen!

#AlegehPrince
#TheSage!