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In this realm, there is no time.
You can be waiting for 5 years for someone and it's just like 30 seconds. Like,.you can't say I've been here for x minutes.

Or I'll meet you at x time.

He will be coming here soon. Etc.

So as I lay on the throne, it appears like I laid for years upon years. (In all I sensed the eyes of him who sits o the throne) deeply on me. Very deeply.


Then I started feeling unneeded , dirty, unworthy, unholy etc.
I felt like a sinner, which off course I am.
And the more the feeling grew, the smaller I felt in front of him who sat on the throne.

It was like I was entering a deep, dark pit.
And I started crying.
Deep tears. Tears that comes from deep inside bitter tears


And just when I was almost consumed with my dirt, and sinful nature, something soft hit my chest.
Very very soft.
And I heard a voice.

This voice seemed like a voice I have known all my life. I can't explain it. It was like this was my friend, the best of all friend. that I've known for a long time, forever. This person loved me to the uttermost . I just felt it deep down.
Like my best friend.

The first realization that passed through my mind was this

God is the greatest


The second thing was that
the greatest and most beneficial act, is to please God and do his will

The third thing was
in the presence of God, nothing else matters. Your job, your suffering on earth, how you've been suffering on earth, who scammed you of money, who beat you, your sickness, etc, nothing mattered. Every desire, wish, every will, every aspiration just melts like a drop of water on a metal surface.

It happened so fast.
As I closed my eyes one minute in my room, I opened them in the next second , in a different realm.

It was like when you blink, just unexpectedly, suddenly, without warning, just like that.

I couldn't even say I was shocked, that's an understatement. I was....frozen.

Normally I would have said I was dreaming, but everything was so real, I fact more real than the world on earth I knew.

My eye sight was unlimited. I could see far and wide. Like from one country to another country, and still beyond.

I could see 360 degrees in this realm. Even behind me. Above me. Under me.


I could hear everything too. Not words, (they hardly spoke in this realm) I mean...I could hear thoughts. Everyone could perceive everyone's thoughts.

There was nothing to hide. Complete transparency. Complete. .

When I looked ahead, I saw him. Or rather, he saw me first, because his eyes had been focused on me. Fastened tight, like he was seeing the very cells in my blood- and it appears he could.


He was sitting on a throne.
The throne had wheels. The wheels were made on fire and we're still on fire at the same time. I can't explain it. It was like fire was burning fire. Two different fire, but still one.
(In that realm, I saw so many things I couldn't and still can't explain).

The throne was suspended in the air. But it looked very balanced like it was on an invisible ground.

Around the throne were four beings. This beings were Giant. And awesome. They were fearful but not scaring. (Another mystery). Ordinary, anyone who beholds them will faint instantly. The power and silent sound that they emitted was unmatched anywhere in the world.

Just four...but it looked like all the transformers in the world was joined together at the highest transmitting level. (And yet I
Perceived they even lowered their power to the least level/setting so I won't faint.)

They had four faces, an eagle, an ox, a lion and surprising...a man. Each face was as big as a three story building. (Just their face alone!).
They knew I was there, like I knew they saw me, but somehow, I was not on their mind or their concern. Only one thing )or person was on their mind.

Remember in this realm we can sense thoughts? These beings had eyes everywhere. Eyes that moved independently of each other. Somewhere.looking west, some south, etc. Somewhere were looking inside themselves, some outside this realm. One rolled and gazed at me.

I realized that their deepest desire, their inmost will, their one wish was very simple.

This mighty beast/beings just had one thing in their mind for ever.

To serve/please/worship the one who say on the throne. So because I sensed their deep love, devotion, respect for the one on the throne, I looked to the mighty throne with fiery wheels, to see who was there, that this might beings feared/respected.

Immediately I looked up, I saw a figure on the throne. It was like he was made of transparent glittering glass. Beautiful. So fascinating. With various colours. Colours I've never seen on earth.

The moment I looked towards him and saw this appearance, I realized three things, or rather, three things where impressed upon my mind.

Immediately, those three realization passed through my mind, my knees became weak like jelly and I fell down like a dead man.

The fourth realization that enveloped me as I feel down was this truth:

Man is nothing. You and I, are nothing.
The best ,most obedient, most holy, most righteous, most handsome or beautiful individual is nothing before he who sits on the throne.

The following you are about to read is purely fiction. However, it has been embedded with some truths, some realities and some true incidences. Its not meant to prove anything. This is just for you to read and observed, contemplate etc. Read with an open mind.

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Norah199:
Thanks for your advice. So far I have done almost everything you said and I have had peace since then. I only feel somehow they are not talking but now I guess keeping the distance is the best way for my sanity

You're welcome my bro.
If this is what it takes for peace, then so be it.

I know you will weather the storm by Gods grace.

Just hold God tight (even though I know you don't feel the need), you'll need him very very soon.

Cheers brother.

Norah199:
Good morning guys. I need some matured minds and married men and women in the house to look into this matter and give me an ideal way to go about this. Would be a long read pls bear with me.

So late late 2021, I got married to my long time girlfriend. Before the marriage, my mom had a little reservation about the girl and her family for some odd reasons due to her tribe. She’s Igbo. Everything was funny because the first day I introduced my wife to my mom. She liked her and everything was cool. They where going on well until my mom started telling me she’s having some dreams about the girl and her family. She’s white garment member. I think her dislike started growing when she told my wife about her church and she said she can’t go to her church for any reason. I was a former member of the church when I was a teenager but with time as I grew I stopped going to the church not because it’s a bad church or something wrong with it. I just don’t fancy going there and also not a church type of person. My mom believe it was the girl that made me stopped going to the church which was funny. She has said that several times.

For the record, I’m an only child of my mother, my dad is late and she’s yet to marry again. I do everything for her like her rent, monthly upkeep, and also got her a good car. Initially I thought she was doing all these because she felt she hasn’t enjoyed me yet and another woman is coming into the picture which is normal for most parents. So I did everything I could to make her comfortable before my wedding.

We did the wedding and everything went on smoothly aprt from some normal family disputes and all but the wedding was successful. Deep down I know my mom still doesn’t like my girl because of her statement s most times but I don’t always give her that room so she’s always quiet and rather not talk what’s on her mind.
Later on, my mom started complaining of the money I give to her. She seems not to be ok with it. Trust me guys. I do more than enough for my mom. I just tried my best to handle everything well and sometimes allow her have her ways with her demands so she doesn’t see my wife as a stumbling block to her.

To cut the long story short, my wife took in and was due for delivery and her mother came like a month before the delivery. Actually my wife had a false labour that made us rush to the hospital and doctor said she has very high maleria and was in serious labor. I called the mother immediately and she started coming the next morning because she lives in the East. The doctor gave her some injections and drugs for the maleria and the labor stopped. Doctor told us it wasn’t the right time for the baby to come out because it was 8 months.
The next morning when she was strong, we went back home with the mother that was already in town.

The mother decided to stay till the delivery instead of going back and coming again when she delivers which I supported.
Two weeks the doctor gave us turned to 1 month and labor didn’t still come. All these while I never knew my mom was so bitter that my mother inlaw was in my house for that long. She once asked me why the woman didn’t go and come back. It was that bad. To make matters worse, I lost my child after a CS was done on my wife. It appeared the baby was in distress which the doctors failed to notice and came out with birth asphyxia. After about two weeks, she died. I opened a thread on that.

Problem started after I buried my child. Everyone was in sorrow and so much pains especially my wife. A day after the burial my mother called my mother inlaw and asked her why she hasn’t gone yet. Started accusing the woman of killing the child and all manners of things. How she had turned her husband to vegetable and now she wants to teach her daughter how to turn her son into vegetable too. It was really bad. They both insulted each other and quarreled seriously on the phone just a day after the lost of my child. She also called my wife and told her “shebi she doesn’t want children” my wife was quiet and didn’t utter a word.

I was in so much pain and so pissed at my mom for everything she did and didn’t even speak to her for like a month even though I still sent her upkeep money. I reported her to her uncle and a few respected people. I don’t know if they talked to her but nothing was done. No body called for any meeting even her own pastor that I reported to. Instead he told me it’s woman talk. That they both insulted each other and the rest..

After that incident till date. My wife, mother, and mother inlaw haven’t spoken to each other even though I have had more peace since then but the fact still remains my mom and wife are not in good terms. I have long forgiven and moved on with my mom even though that closeness is not there but I don’t fail to send her money for upkeep every month. My wife is cool with it and said she doesn’t want that closeness with my mom even though she has forgiven her too.

My mom and I talks once in a while and never for once has she asked about my wife since that incident and my wife hasn’t called either which I don’t blame her. The last time I visited my mom. She said some ill things about my wife and her family and even told me my wife is not my rightful wife and some other things. I usually don’t listen to her talks because I know how religion has turned so many people into something else.

The question right now guys. What do I do in this situation. The truth is nothing can change my moms mind about my wife and her family. But still as a husband, I still feel somehow knowing my wife and mom are not in good terms. My mother inlaw the last time told me she wants to make peace with my mom that they can’t keep fighting forever especially because of her daughter. But deep down I know the thought my mom have about them. So I just told her it’s not the right time and with time everything will be fine. I can’t force my wife to call my mom because she didn’t do no wrong. At the same time my mom won’t even listen to me for any peace making. There are more things to say but I will end here. Sorry for the long write up.
Your opinions would be deeply appreciated.
Thank you 🙏

My post will hurt, but it's 100 percent true. My post will sting but it's the transparent truth.

You are a very nice guy, and I'll commend you for protecting your wife and being unbiased. Some men would have also told.their wife that try and understand mama, she's an elderly person etc. But you stood on the truth.

That being said. YOUR MOM WILL BREAK YOUR HOME . your mom will scatter your family. This issue is a serious issue that can be generational malice.
I'm sorry if the above hurts, but deep down you know it's true. Your mom is being selfish, putting her own desires before your happiness.

The truth is, even her pastor supports her, don't be surprised he might be the one feeding her those lies.

Your wife and mother in law are very nice people, God blessed you with a very good in law. Honestly.

Solution:
Bro, if you value your happiness and home, keep your mom away from any discussion or activity that affects your home.

Support her, check up on her, send her money BUT DONT BRING HER INTO ISSUES WITH YOUR HOME OR WIFE . Separate them like how oil mix with water.

This is the true test of every man, and the way you carry yours will prove if indeed you are a man. Just be cheerful, don't let it weigh you down. In this matter, your mom's mind is made up for war, and appeasing such people is very very difficult. You need prayer and wisdom.

I hope this short advice can help.
Every problem that has a begining must also have an end.

Cheers up bro

Adebaba1:
my issue is quite bleeped up and i would like to go to straight to the point.
i am in my late twenties
in 2019 after my service year, i joined an IT firm as a novice and within two years, my programming skills became better but the language i was learnin wasnt really in a high demand, its esql/ESB. i struggled to get grasp of the language.
After 2 years i quit, the reason i left was that i was already turning to an errandboy/software developer/secretary, the pay wasnt even much and the salary was still being delayed, i had to call my boss every month before he would pay salary.
i left the job for an oil firm thinking i would be better paid but alas it was just a slight difference between them, if i knew i was going to be paid that amount i won't have joined but it has happened and i have moved on.
i still feel the urge to return back to coding but i am looking for gigs not jobs.
right now i am learning different things and cant focus on one because i am thinking of how fast i can make money
i am currently learning data science on coursera, software tester on youtube, react on coursera,
a friend just talked about bubble.io and how he is seeing gigs on twitter, i also want to learn it
because of my programming experience, i know i can learn everything but my problem is what above skills can i learn that will make me earn faster

ps please don't judge me on my obsession with making fast money, i am the first born and i have parents to take care of
my take home salary in the oil firm is not up to 90k

Dm me

glosplendid:
A stranger I just met at night...and was stranded...I took the highest risk by accommodating him..i went and bought dettol soup for him to bathe with..cos the guy was woozing bad...and he sounds good and so intelligent...though I couldn't sleep all night..i was busy doing something that will keep me awake till following morning...because I wanted travelling in the morning longstory short...I went to take my bathe...the guy took my transport fare and my phone..made away with my pause..and left me damn stranded...the worst was that...I don't hav no number to call for help...the only number on my head was my ex own..i gats boro phone to call..i didn't even let him know how I lost my fone and money...cos I know he will say am stupid...well..he later helped me out wit some money that I used for my trip..my dear...the thing dey me like nollywood...buh it was a big lesson..by the way I never stoped helping..buh I am applying xtra caution now..buh I don't like sharing this..cos I don't want people to blame me by helping someone I don't know

Trust me, you did well, And God will surely bless you. It's.people that make people that have a harden heart, and I'm happy you said you never stopped helping, that shows you are genuinely a good person.

Only just be very very cautious in the help like you said. God will give you wisdom. Amen

Laper:
i still need this

Contact me

Greatzeus:
I'm about to renew my International Passport too. I have completed the online registration,what remains for me to do is make payment N25k online and I will be given a schedule date to come for recapturing and documents validation.
The above process is not stressful but your passport will take longer time to be ready,compared to those who go through NIS staff.

Oh I see. Thanks so much for the tips
Do you have any idea on how long it will take if we go through this online process?

Thanks again

Hello

Please has anyone done any passport renewal from the Lagos immigration office recently?

Kindly update on cost, duration and location please. Thanks

sensepad:
Hello,

This opportunity is specifically tailored to assist technically talented Africans to diversify and increase their chances of fulfilling their dreams.

As for website, it'll be activated once we launch. Our focus now is responding to the multitudes of enquiries we have. Soon, we'll shortlist and decide on who to work with.

No training will be provided. Only Founders with online business ideas will be selected. In the future, we might consider collaboration with AfCFTA for product based businesses.

Hope this answers your concern.

Regards

Yes it does. Thanks and good luck .

Cheers

sensepad:
What we're offering is beyond moral support as you can get that from anybody.
To start a business means your business will be registered and this is what we mean. The logistics to incorporate in Europe will be done by us so you can face the most important thing; product development.

We don't just stop at incorporation, founders are mentored until their startup raise the first public fund. As per the 95% failure rate you mentioned, if this scares you to start your own business, then I'll suggest this isn't for you.

Starting a business goes beyond registration. You need a mentor, a startup studio to help you meander your way through the business terrain while you decide if you want to move abroad or not. All you need to participate is a proven technical skill, honesty, dedication and the can-do spirit as well as the desire to start your own business in Europe, nothing more.
If you need more info, kindly reachout on twitter.

Best regards

Ok. Thanks for the explanation. I understand now. Is there a website or road map someone can check out to get more info?

This is an amazing opportunity. But my concerns are, European market, demographics, customer behaviour, are totally different from those in Africa. Does this package also include any training to understand their perception? Else one can bring a product that can sail in Africa ordinarily, but will be ignored over there.

Apart from Twitter is there anywhere else to connect?

Cheers

abfelicity91:
Straight to the point, I always want to get a skill, programming
Honestly, I'm not good at computer yet, just want to start from the scratch.
.
Today I would say I want to learn graphic designer, other times I would say website designer, web development and all that.

I just have passion for tech but I don't a preferred field .

Which would you advice me to go with considering the fact that I'm not good at operating a computer fluently..
Help please

From all indications, you need a programming mentor to guide you and explain the ropes to you.

There is a road map, depending on your skill set, desire, Intellect or preference of IT career.
You may equally need a private tutor to help scale those long process/trial by error self taught programmers go through.

Dm me.

sensepad:
Hello everyone,

The Tech industry is getting intense and very competitive, especially in Nigeria with the growth rate of new talents. The tech industry in Nigeria is saturated and this is the best time as a tech genius to try more rewarding environment that pays you with better currency.

Are you a programmer? Do you have Python skills? A full stack Developer? Graphic designer, UI/UX designer, or a social media influencer? Well here is a great news. You can start your own business in Europe, registered and running with guaranteed stream of income in euro. If you're a solopreneur or have 2 team members, it's very ideal. Let's connect @buukstay on twitter.

Instead of applying for visa to japa with very little chance of success, start a business abroad first then use your startup as a means to travel. Easy, isn't it?

Anyone who has an existing business too can contact for more inquiry.
Let us talk today. You never can tell, this might be the portal you'll ever need.
Regards

Where does the guaranteed stream of income comes from?

Are you offering mentorship or business acceleration/incubation packages in any way?

Or just morale support?

Starting a business in euro isn't also easy. Easy one has connections, a good mentor, funds, or an advisory board for the start up, it might fall into the 95% that fail within 2 years.

Kindly expatiate on what you mean.

Ayobammi20:
Please who knows the best way to learn coding easily. I need a self taught programmer to guide me on this. Am finding it very difficult to learn coding especially JavaScript. Am learning on my own since I don't have much to buy a course online(udemy or udacity). Someone should help me out.

Dm me

techliteup:
Good morning, could someone please recommend a good coding bootcamp like Decagon? Probably a bootcamp with accommodation that is not as expensive as Decagon.
I stay in Kaduna and there are no better coding training center here. The few available will either teach WordPress or HTML for four weeks. Which is not what I truly desire.
I was going to get a Decagon student loan, but they said that was only for graduates. I will be 29 this year I don't want to be useless. I attempted JAMB several times without success into the university or polytechnic.
Thanks for your help, I am willing to relocate

Dm me

Devdevdev:
Please this is a serious thread and I'll appreciate responses.

I've been learning Front-End web development for 4 months now and I've made a lot of progress. Recently I tried to learn some back end with Nodejs, Express and MongoDB just to get some exposure, but I've realized it's not for me at all. Its so boring and I hate every bit of it. It literally puts me to sleep everytime.

I spend hours working on Front end projects and I enjoy every minute of it, but backend is like a chore.

Since it is apparent that frontend is my calling, can I possibly become a successful Front-End developer? Are there really opportunities for beginner frontend devs? I've been told that adding backend languages to your stack improves the possibility of you being hired, but it's clear I hate backend and would hate a job as a backend developer.

What's your advice for me?

If I lecture you on backend, not only will you love it, you'll build a profitable career out of it.
Dm me

Ayokequeen:
I'm a tech lover, I have a basic knowledge of programming because I studied computer science in polytechnic but switched to engineering in university. I love programming and I've been trying to get back in line but hustling has never allowed me to concentrate. I will love at least one of my children to be tech savvy and I'm thinking of taking the approach of catch them young.
How do I achieve this and where do I start from?

Please I need candid advice.

1. Download programming cartoons for them

2. Download children cartoons like scratch

3. Each time they attempt or do something new concerning IT or programming, give them a reward.

You should note that programming isn't for any child. The child may love coloring, and so graphics will be a best bet. If you try the above and it doesn't seem to click, let the child be. Don't force it.

Cheers.

tptit231:
I have add the trainings on aws and little of DevOps but for me DevOps seems difficult and I just need a road map to land me an IT support job , any suggestion
Secondly I have a thesis on Aws and has to do with availability (e-commerce) need someone we can do this together and am ready to pay for his service
Thanks

Dm me

WallStreetfx:
Please help me with my php learning when I watch YouTube they will use difference method to write thier php which is so fucking confusing.

Pm me

kenedyx:
I got a huge contract through my brother's company.

The contract is securely in my possession now and I've been fully paid. Initially, the plan was for my bro to supply me the materials

But the issue now is the quotation he's giving me is way higher than what I'm getting elsewhere.

I've asked him to beat down his price but he's adamant. I plan on sidelining him if he doesn't do the needful.

Guys any thoughts on this?

But from him. Close eye and buy from him.
By next year, that difference won't mean anything. Don't let money cause a divide.

You called the contract huge right?

kinhon:
Where do i get consulting services about software developing?

Dm me.

Jaxx123:
Chat me pls if you can do it .

09064873736

NoTE: You have good profile and convince sample portfolio


Like Lagos and Oyo State CofO digital project

09064873736

I've messaged u on WhatsApp

dongc:
I am all ears...

I'll dm you .
Respond and we can plan when you'll be free for a zoom call.

sukkot:
do you have examples of your work. a friend wants to build a website

How do we contact you

dongc:
Have you done something similar before? Share ?

Yes I have. It's on a private server, for internal use and so I can't post the url on public view.
It involves stock and products management, inflow from HQ and outflow to various warehouses, warehouse management/control, various reporting etc.

Dm me so we can set up a zoom call and I'll present it to you.