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I know we Nigerians are going through a turbulent time in this new regime. Yeah, times are hard at the moment. However, it is not time for you to go about wailing or crying, or causing the government. No.

As Christians, we have a sure way of going about this stuff. And I tell you, it is not through complaining or grumbling. Rather, take inventory of what you really have at your disposal and start thanking God.

Start with your health. Move on to the beautiful family you have. Go on to your business or job. (Even if you are without job or any source of income at the moment, give God praises still.)

Then, you go on thanking Him for the roof over your head. And on, and on, and on!

You know why??... The Scripture says, "Let the people praise thee, O God; let the people praise thee, Then SHALL THE EARTH YIELD HER INCREASE, and God, even our own God shall bless us". - Ps. 67:5-6.

Yes, it begins with praises and thanksgiving for where you are, the things and people in your life. As you continue thanking and praising Him, then the portals of heaven will open, and God pours you out His abundant blessings!

All through this month and till the year ends, learn to praise God, and you will see Him at work in your life.

Refuse to complain, grumble or lament; just PRAISE! Because this is the right way to secure your money-bag - whatever help or miracle you desire from Him.


(If this post has blessed you, check my profile for other inspiring ones.)

Shalom!

Bluezy13 you are yet to see? Are you playing

My faith in Him has produced countless testimonies! No joke! If I begin to drop them here, you will not be able to read them finish. Ole ka tan!

It's working for me. Read my other threads, you yourself will attest to it.

However, long before this year ends, you will see HOW FAR the "believe" will take me!!

Glory!

Congrats sir, this man, na inspiration.

One of the reasons Christians or believers are not seeing the manifestation of their desire is because of unbelief. It is very dicey to doubt the word of the Lord, in that you'll be shooting yourself in the foot if you do so. In order words, you'll be the one stopping yourself from experiencing the manifestation of God's power in your life.

God's Word is God. You can't separate His Word from Him. So whatever God says to you through His Word or Servants, believe it! It will surely come to pass!

A certain nobleman whose son was sick came to meet Jesus in John 4:46-53, pleading that Jesus should come and heal his son. At that, He exclaimed, "Go thy way, thy son liveth". The Scripture says, "And the man believed on the word Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way" (John 4:50). Just like that! He didn't doubt. By faith, he started his way to his house.

And the good news?.. Before he got home the son had already been healed, instantly!

Child of God, be like that man. Stopping doubting His Word. Even if it doesn't make sense to your natural senses, just believe! Believing in God and and His Word qualifies you for a miracle.

Be like Abraham and Sarah who believed God's Word in spite of the prevailing circumstances.
Be like Mary who believed God's Word from the mouth of the angel and became pregnant just like that without man's 'assistance'.

Believe. Believe. Child of God. Believe. And you will prosper.

You can still ride your first car before 2023 ends. You can still get married this year, whether or not you've found your life-partner. You can still secure that contact, get that job. Whatever is your heart's desire, you can still have it, this year!!! Just believe God. Believe His Word.

(If this post has blessed you, you can read other inspiring threads on my profile.)


Shalom!

CCIA, thank God you reason with me. @CCIA. Please do check my other threads on my profile. I'm sure they will bless you.

What I say to one, I say to all.

Thanks.

Happy reading!

The mistake actually is from the Op. You didn't plan well enough. Before resigning, you should have gotten those structures and utilities down. Emotions aside. You don't mistake somebody else's property for your own, since you are no longer with them.

Just move on. At least, you have learnt a lesson. Next time you will be able to make a more critical assessment and analysis, resulting in better decisions.

You have learnt. May God send you help from Zion.

Nemesis, no mind that my guy. Him dey play.

CCIA you don forget say na university? You know how many carry-overs some of my colleagues park for year one alone?

Are you playing? Shey you dey whine me ni You dey talk about Thirdie. How?

No reason am. I read like mad from year-one till final, it's just that some shit do hapun.

Just take the lesson from the post and run with it. Look at everything occurring in your life from the spiritual angle or perspective. Only with that will you always emerge victorious against the antics of the enemy.

Omo, my guy, I no plan am. E just hapun! Nobody dey go uni go park carry overs , you know.

I didn't come out with that, sorry.

This day I just want to cast my mind back to my days in the university of Uyo. I will be sharing some truths about my personal life.

Back in year one, at the end of the session, second-semester precisely, I had my first blow! I failed a course. And guess what? It was a GST course. If I told you that the "F" did not pain me, I would be lying to you. I almost shed tears. But I quickly reminded myself that it was only my first year and that I would be fine. So, I shrugged and left the department.

And in my school, just like many others, a student could fail any of the GST courses and still be writing and rewriting that particular course till final year, and even have extra year join! That's how terrible failing a GST course is. If God does not intervene, your extra year is guaranteed. Actually, that was why I almost cried silently because I had been informed.

In year two, second-semester, I failed another course again. GST again! (The first was GST121 - Fundamentals of Science and Computing. And the second, GST 221 - Entrepreneurship.) So I quickly wondered, "Why second semester again? Is the devil planning something against me?"

In year three, I yet failed another course! Guess what? It was second semester! That was when it dawned on me that the devil was planning to keep himself for another year, not me! Because if I should fail a course in my final year that would automatically translate to "extra year". I knew what the devil was up to. So I flung into action! I started praying and fasting like never before!

I remember I would go to the field every day at 12am during night classes, and pray him out of my way! We were in a battle. And I was not going to cave in. I attacked him morning, afternoon, night! Him hear am too, Coz na him start am!

In 400 level, final year, he wanted to try but no way! So he came again second semester, no way! In fact, he almost got me in second semester - Sports Psychology (PSY426) - but God helped me. I passed with a D. In the said course, I almost missed the exam due to over-sleeping. I had arrived an hour late for the exam. Thank God for the lecturer who invigilated that day, otherwise I wouldn't have been allowed to come in let alone sit for the exam! That's why I said God helped me.

To the glory of God, there were only three courses I failed and I still graduated with a good degree. I studied Psychology.


Now the moral of this post: if you notice a pattern in your life, family, business, academics, etc. that's inconsistent with the will and plan of God for your life, please don't fold your hands and watch. Satan could be cooking up something against you. Instead, swing into action and watch him run way from you! As for you, you shall emerge VICTORIOUS at last.

(However, if you had an extra year in school, don't feel bad. God is still on your matter. Don't give up. You will come out victorious and prosperous too.)

Shalom!

It is no longer news that we Nigerians are through a difficult time in our nation's history. Yes, it seems as though those in power had planned to choke the life of the poor through their abysmal and unfavorable policies. However, I would like to remind you that we serve a God who never sleeps. As a matter of fact, He is the God of wonders! Let me let you in.

The Scripture says, "Thou art the God that doest wonders", and "To Him who alone doeth great wonders" (Ps.77:14; 136:4). This means that there is no situation under the earth that can overpower or overwhelm you. Why? Because you are connected to Him. You are tied to Him. You are His!

Think of all the wonders God performed in the past. He led His people in the day by a pillar of cloud. The desert or wilderness is known to be VERY hot during the day, but the children of Israel didn't feel the heat for one second. For them, they journeyed under an ACid atmosphere. By night, God was a pillar of fire to them. Again, wilderness is known to be bitterly cold at night. But the wonder God was with them, so they never experienced cold. In fact, they didn't know how it felt like.

Think of how God brought water for them out of that patched land, rained food for them in their rooms, clothed them, etc. Now, think of how Jesus fed the multitudes, healed the sick, raised the dead, cast out demons, turned water into wine, etc! These are all wonders, from the wonder God!

Child of God, don't allow overthinking, worries, depression or the like, to bring you down or to doubt your God. Don't die before your time! He knows you have a family to cater for, fees to pay, rent to renew, etc. He knows! God still performs wonders, you know! Expect His miracles in your life! Expect His wonders! Let Him do His work in your life. Allow Him.

From today, start saying aloud: "I am experiencing the wonders of God. I am marvelously helped. I am enjoying the goodness of the Lord. I carry the favour of God," and so on.

If this has blessed you, you can read my other threads for more.

Shalom!

So I arrived my PPA after the three weeks "vacation" to assume my national duty as a corper. It was a private school. I met the Head-teacher, who also functions as the principal, and told her that I studied Psychology.

I was expecting her to give me Biology or any related subject to my discipline, to teach; but she then gave me English Language textbooks from JSS 1-3.

I was like, "Ma'am, I studied Psychology."
"Yes, that's the subject that's available," she answered. "We need somebody to handle that subject. We need English teacher."

Omo, that's how I ended up teaching English and Lit. In English since there was nobody to handle them.

And it was rewarding. I learnt so many things while teaching those subjects such that, by His grace, I've now become a better writer.

I completed my NYSC last year July.

So, fam, how about you? Did the subject you taught during service impact your life?

Nice one, Op, this is so helpful.

The fear of Obi is the beginning of wisdom.

Him don dey admit small small. Let's see how it turns out.

Las las, na Obi go sit don there.

My own tory happened recently. I borrowed a neighbor desktop charger to power him phone oo. Na so my guy seize am for the next one week without giving me back and I dey use the stuff dey power my other phone wey the charging point dey faulty.

Only for me to confront am asking why e come do so, na the guy begin to para for me oo, telling me say "no be say the thing reach 1k!"

Since when I collect am from him hand, my guy no gree come ask for it again. Something wey be say him been dey borrow on a steady. E conscience no allow come again oo.

Op, now, you need to be thinking about the way forward. No allow overthinking or depression kpai you.

Get your wife something to do if she's doing nothing at the moment.

Hustle hard. Use your free time to learn any skill in your area of interest.

That your in-law too, needs to be something doing to assist the family. If he/she has none at the moment, get him/her or ask him/her to get him/herself one. He/she needs to be productive and not be an extra burden on you.

When next you want to meet your wife, pls use something. By now, you guys should be on family planning.

Be prayerful. This is the time for you to draw closer to God like never before. Cry out to God for help. He's the only One that can truly help you.

Your children for now, should be in public school until things improve and get better for you, which I know they will.

So don't give up!

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I must also commend you op, you try. That means you probably got married early, which most nlanders have failed to point out. You try joor! But pls, take caution, and don't bring another child into this world again. The ones you have are okay.

I pray the Lord send you help from Zion shortly. It is well.

Shalom!

That moment Joseph revealed himself to his brethren in the land of Egypt, they COULD NOT BELIEVE him (Gen. 45:3)! And by the time they returned to the land of Canaan, telling their father that Joseph was still alive, Jacob too COULD NOT BELIEVE them! Of course it was hard for Jacob to ever believe (Gen 45:26)! Someone who had long been presumed dead, after several years of not hearing from him? Anyway, that's a testimony. An incredible one. Jacob could not believe it - to see his hearthrob alive, now governor over all Egypt!

Also, when the angel of the Lord told Abraham and Sarah that they were going to embrace a son the following year, the old couple COULD NOT BELIEVE! But it happened as it was said (Gen. 21:1-3)! An incredible testimony for that couple. Sarah who had long passed child-bearing age?

Again, when Rhoda told the believers who were praying for Peter when he was captured and thrown into prison, and that it was Peter knocking at the door, they COULD NOT BELIEVE! Whether they believed it or not, they saw Peter live and direct! He was miraculously delivered from prison and death.

Jesus, our great deliverer, told the neighbors weeping over the death of a damsel that she was sleeping and would be up again, they COULD NOT BELIEVE! They laughed Him to scorn! However, the damsel came back to life. Now, that's a testimony! For the family of the damsel, the neighbors and the entire community!

I could go on and on. I pray for you reading this post right now, in this second-half of the year, God will give you INCREDIBLE TESTIMONIES that will wipe out all your shame and struggles, in the name of Jesus! You will be so shocked to find it hard to believe it yourself. Why? Because we serve a God who is a specialist in impossibilities. A God who does wonders! You are next to testify to the glory of God!

Please comment 'Amen' if you believe you are person God is referring to.

Shalom!

Nigerians be want tear the records book for them .

Op, you are playing with your fuuture! ??

Run ooo! You still dey wait?

She promax!

What I can deduce from that chat are:

1) The earlier the Op realizes that he's not in a relationship, the better for him. It's obvious that it is "eat me I eat you" . That one na relationship? Dey play. They are just playing games joor! And when both parties are tired, they'll go their separate the ways.

2) She's that bold to make demands because she knows the relationship no get head or tail. Lolz. Since op has eaten her, she has to ask for payment through billings. You sef see the boldness! Op is indebted. E sweet for free?

Abeg, op just call it quit and save yourself pocketache, and channel your money into something productive.

I rest my case.

2) Keep your mind on Jesus - You must focus all your attention on Jesus, not letting anything whatsoever steal your gaze. Because, it is in Jesus lies the deliverance of your sufferings or predicaments. So, don't allow anything to steal your focus. Don't allow distractions, the pain or naysayers steal your gaze.

3) Prayer - The Psalmist says, " I will cry unto God, unto God that performeth all things for me". So, wisdom demands that you call unto God in prayers concerning your situation, and not begin to go up and down seeking help. Men will always fail, but God never does. When you call unto Him, He will answer you and show you great and mighty things you never knew. Don't run to men; run to God. Only He has the solution to our problems.

4) Patience - Now, this is one virtue you must not throw the trash! Patience is key! God will bring you out of every challenging situation but you've got to be patient. Don't be in a hurry. God is cooking something up for you. Allow it to 'done'. The Psalmist testified: "I waited PATIENTLY unto the Lord; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry" (40:1) . There will be no 'hearding' if the ingredient of patience is not applied. God will answer you and that shortly, if only you will be a little patient.

Shalom!

It doesn't matter which side of the divide you stand on, hard times come to everyone. It doesn't matter whether you are a Christian or not, everyone will definitely have a fair share of suffering in life. (I'm sure you have heard that the rich also cry) And it doesn't even matter whether you voted for the current administration or not, we are in it together. What matters is your response to challenging situations or circumstances. Would you take the easy way out - by committing suicide? Of course not. We are Nigerians, and are very strong people!
You already know that tough times never last, but tough people do. Here are some nuggets to help you sail through these difficult times:

1) Endure - Scripture says, "endure hardness as a good soldier of Christ". And what does that mean? It means keep pushing, moving, persist, don't give up! Why? Because it will surely come to pass! Things will not always be like this for you. There's a glory ahead for you. A place of rest. Your finances, family or business will soon bloom! Just endure! At the moment! Things will change for the better. Jesus too, had to endure the cross for you and I, and you know where He is now. So endure!

2)

I had several:
1) Steven G and Alonso in my primary school because I loved those players and also a LFC fan.
2) Groundnut, also in primary sch, because whenever you find me, you would shaa see me eating Groundnut. Even till now, I didn't don't joke with it. Fast forward to 2021 during my service year in Gusau, Zamfara State, my customer discovered that I always eat Groundnut, so he too began calling me Groundnut boy.
Make I stop here.

Pharaoh's birthday celebrations favoured the Chief Butler, as he was restored to his office.
Pharaoh's dream favoured Joseph, as he was not only brought out from prison, he also became the Prime Minister of Egypt, far higher in rank and position than the one (Potiphar) who had thrown him there!
My prayer for you: this regime shall favour you and every member of your family, as well as mine, in Jesus' name. Amen!
(Gen. 40:20-21; 41:40-41)
Shalom!

"And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."Gen. 39:2. This also means that the presence has no regard for location. You may be in Zamfara and be far more prosperous and successful than somebody in Lagos or Port Harcourt.
Your location does not matter! Just carry His presence. The economy or rate of inflation doesn't matter, either! Just have it. The Lord help us.

As a Christian or believer, there's absolutely one thing you need to prosper in life. You don't need many things; just one. When you have it, you have entered into your rest. This means that, all your problems, worries, etc. will be gone! And what is this thing? It's the Presence of God.
It puts you over and above! And no matter what challenge you may face, you will overcome. The presence of God is makes the difference in your life - career, business, family, etc. and causes you to stand out! It causes you to impact your world, your generation and generations to come.
The presence makes you successful in all your endeavors. Ask Joseph. He was always on top, no matter what! Moses, Joshua, Samson, the apostles, etc. understood this. Go for His presence. And you will become invincible, never knowing defeat.
How do you get it? Through prayers, you desire it. Through studying the Word. Through fellowship with the brethren.
Shalom!

Sexual immorality has become the bane of the world, especially among the youths. Young boys and girls now see it as a normal thing, which is absolutely wrong. No doubt, sex is a beautiful thing but it must be in the confines of marriage because God vehemently frowns at sexual intercourse committed by two unmarried people. Here are five reasons why you should run away from it:
1) Sexual immorality impedes your progress - Really, as a young man or woman, it slows down your progress and advancement in life. You may not realise it but that's the truth. It becomes a snare and net to your feet, dragging you backwards.
2) It makes your prayers not to be heard - For the one who goes about committing sexual immorality, your prayers to God become an abomination because He will not answer them, no matter how hard or long you pray. He just cannot hear you when you call unto Him for help.
3) Your glory is replaced with shame - SI causes your glory to become corrupted, resulting in calamity and shame. Instead of you excelling and succeeding, you struggle without making any headway in life. This shall not be your own story！
4) Your wisdom and understanding is withdrawn - If you are the type that was once a genius in your class, field or area of specialty, before long you become a dummy, and ultimately go into obscurity.
5) You destroy your soul - When you have sexual intercourse with someone that's not your spouse, you are literally destroying your soul with your own hand. That fellow becomes a walking corpse. (For he/she that liveth in pleasure is dead while he/she liveth) How terrible！
Why not run away from it today and be free？For your body, is the temple of God. Grace, be relased unto you now to say NO to defiling your body！
Shalom！