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Saved by a social media broadcast

by Abayomi Omoniyi




It sounds funny, isn't it? That someone can be saved by a viral broadcast on social media network. That's actually my story. I used to be a very dedicated and a fervent child of God, filled with the spirit and dedicated to the things of God but like every other child of God that faces one form of temptation or the other, I had my fair share of them and one of those actually saw the end of my zeal for anything related to the things of God. The fall was gradual but consistent. It began by telling what Christians call small or little lies, skipping church services, trying to get unequally yoked with unbelievers, one thing led to another, you know how those kind of stories end, don't you? All of these and more contributed to the pulling down of my faith in Christ Jesus.



Finally I was down and now enjoying the moments of sin while it lasted but remember, the wages of sin is death". My life degraded gradually as those people that knew me before as a Christian and noticed the difference started asking questions, I ignored everything i once taught and believed in as an assistant pastor of the Second largest congregation on campus. I knew what I was doing was wrong but you know that deadly feeling and enjoyment in indulging in wrong doings that leads most Christians to their early grave. That was the feeling i constantly felt. I gradually drove away the Holy Spirit because of the sinful nature that he could not behold that was now evident in my lifestyle. I started having sex with my new found girlfriend, whom also had another boyfriend which I knew about but for the stupidity that sin can get you to enjoy, it didn’t matter to me. My life was now a shadow of what it used to be. I that was formally the assistant president of my student fellowship started skipping fellowship and was seen everywhere with my girlfriend. That was how I could no longer approach the throne of mercy with boldness. I became a recalcitrant and God was watching me all the while. I knew He loves me and had a purpose for me but I was blinded by the pleasures of sin. Soon I started getting involved in all kind of vices from smoking marijuana, cigarettes to drinking, clubbing and partying late nights and it became worse but in all of this I never found joy, I had no peace and I was not fulfilled. The very thing I ran away from haunted me even when I was high on anything I took. I lost peace; I couldn’t sleep at night anymore. I always wished night should be the fastest part of the day so that I don’t have to worry about not sleeping.

In all of these I have discovered that peace and fulfillment can only be found in Jesus. The reason the scriptures says "my peace i give to you not like the world giveth" and there is also a saying that "you cannot give what you do not have" the world cannot give peace because she does not have it in the first place.

Fast forward to my encounter with Jesus again.

I have always hoped to get back to my feet and be restored back in His presence. It has always been my topmost prayer after I realized my fall and how much I now needed Jesus back. Even while I commit the atrocities I still pray this prayer silently because I know it was the only sure way, out of my state of depression and frustration that is characterized by my way of life.


The Social media post that saved me...

During my youth service, after my graduation from the University, I joined a church and the church had a group we created for ease of communication on the popular whatsapp instant messaging platform. We constantly shared ideas, encouragement, and spiritual messages to stir our spirit up. There has been so many of this kind of spiritual messages I have heard in the past even in different church programs, from individuals and through so many other mediums like this one, that didn't really do much on changing me from my bad ways. Ordinarily I am supposed to have left the group after my passing out from youth service and eventually stopped attending the church but because the church for me was now more of a family than just a youth service year church that I had to leave after graduation, I kept my membership of the group so after I left youth service I was still a passive member of the group on social media. On this faithful day a brother I know so much and who has always been a source of encouragement for me which also gave me hope that God is not done with me yet due to the testimony he once shared in the church, posted this article and that was it for me. Like most of the post shared. I read and digest it if possible, but this particular one was so strong on me that it immediately started to make me see why I had to rededicate my life to Jesus the moment I started reading it until I gave my life back to Jesus Christ. One thing that surprised me the most was how soon the peace I never had for years returned back to me in just a moment. It was a miracle and a blessing at the same time. I will never forget the impact of that particular post the brother shared that changed my life forever.


Action Point;

All the while I was in sin I was never away from God, any chance I had I prayed, for Him to save my soul again even though I was a wretched sinner. I never stopped asking for his mercies to restore me and sometimes I felt He said something like "Don't worry, I will restore you again." He eventually did restore me and it was a worthwhile experience as I now have peace like a river in my soul. No matter the kind of sin we have committed, running away from God's presence is not the solution, it will only complicate issues. Draw close to God so he can draw close to you. God bless you as you rededicate your life to Him today.


https://mymotivitain..com/2017/08/how-i-was-saved-by-social-media.html

Dream: A Creative Vision of Life?


By Rosemarie Sumalinog Gonzales



Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. Most of us take life as it comes. Getting out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown is necessary to meet the demands of life.

Perhaps the greatest torture that could be devised would be for us to be forced, in our later years, to watch a continuously repeating movie of the lives we could have led had we dared to believe in and pursue the dreams and goals that were available and attainable in our lifetimes.

None of us really has a time management problem. We really have a dream and goal focus problem. We spend too much energy worrying about the things we want to do but can't, instead of concentrating on doing the things we can do but don't It is the regret for something we did or didn't do yesterday and the apprehension of what we can't do tomorrow that is the biggest energy drain on our lives. It is what you would like your life to become.

A goal is what, specifically, you intend to make happen. Dreams and goals are previews of coming attractions in your life. You can be either the script writer, the star and the producer of an Oscar-winning epic life or an extra in a movie that someone else wrote and directed for you. Which is it to be?

Comparison rarely benefits anyone. Avoid the tendency to compare yourself with them as well. Both are false assumptions. Success isn't a pie with a limited number of pieces. Neither is your success measured by what others say or accomplish. Envision something you have always wanted to do. Go on, take your time. Let yourself go.

Most people are focused on what they believe they "can't" do, and not on what they "can" do. If you can dream it, you can do it. Boldness has magic, genius, and strength. Start now. A vision is something like a mirage in the mind. A state you want to be manifested into your outer world. The idea becomes a conviction after your "will" joins in to support the idea.

Why Develop a Vision? Every decision and choice we make have consequences. Weak visions lead to an imbalanced life. Visions not based on our "inner self" are not satisfying and empowering. An unclear vision leads to vulnerability to "whatever" happens, staying true to your vision will make things happen better than you ever thought possible.

Some people call this faith. Not creating a vision is like walking around with your eyes closed, except in the invisible realm your "inner eye" is shut. You cannot go anywhere if you have no place to go to. You must see yourself going somewhere in order to get there! In effect, seeing something in the invisible as "real" manifests the energy in your outer world to eradicate the obstacles that would prevent you from realizing your vision. However, be forewarned. Negative visions can manifest negative results as well. People who are always "envisioning or saving for a rainy day," eventually have one. "When it rains it pours" is usually the battle cry when misfortune manifests. You will become more powerful and charismatic as well. Your relationships will become more sincere, authentic, and energized.

I have one myself and find that a vision board has been my savior when I lose sight of my dreams and has been a great inspiration for me when I forget how good things can be in life if I just hang in there. The power to visualize was given to us for a reason. The power of vision works through determination, commitment, and faith.

Imagine harnessing that tremendous power of the mind and envisioning an outcome so strongly that it transcends your material surroundings. The power of a vision permits us to see beyond our present condition.

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