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Suicide is a self-murder; God frowns at it.

The world we find ourselves is not a tea party. scripture says, the devil, our adversary had been hurled into the world, the world is doom.

Another scripture says: In this world, you will encounter many troubles, be of good cheers for I have overcome the world. That's Jesus Christ giving us respite.

How do you come out of anxiety and depression?
1) recognize the situation is real. You ain't dreaming.
2) know very well you can't handle the situation all alone.
3) take whatever that troubles you to God in prayer in faith.
4) give thanks to God for working out the problems and challenges in your favour.
You may also share your challenges or worries with godly people for counselling.
Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus.

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Meditation & Imagination: Understanding Your Reality in Christ


Key Scriptures: Colossians 2:9–10, Ephesians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

One of the greatest challenges many Christians face is not a lack of faith but a lack of understanding of who they already are in Christ. Many continue to pray for what God has already provided through Jesus Christ because they have not fully embraced the reality of the finished work of the cross. Spiritual growth begins when believers move beyond merely reading the Bible to deeply meditating on it and allowing their God-given imagination to picture the realities that God's Word reveals.

The apostle Paul declared:

«"For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power." (Colossians 2:9–10)"

Notice the present tense. The Scripture does not say that believers will one day become complete in Christ. It says that we are complete in Him. This is not a future promise; it is a present spiritual reality established by the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Meditation: Filling Your Mind with God's Reality

Biblical meditation is much more than quiet reflection. It is the intentional practice of thinking repeatedly about God's Word until it shapes your beliefs, emotions, and actions.

Joshua was instructed:

"This Book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night..." (Joshua 1:

Likewise, David wrote:

"His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night." (Psalm 1:2)

Meditation allows God's truth to become stronger than natural circumstances. Instead of seeing yourself through past failures, financial limitations, or human weakness, you begin to see yourself through Christ's finished work.

When you meditate on Colossians 2:10, you are renewing your mind to the truth that nothing is missing in your spiritual identity. You are accepted, loved, redeemed, righteous, and complete because of Jesus.

Holy Imagination: Seeing What God Says

God created the human imagination. Like every gift, it can be used positively or negatively.

Fear uses imagination to create pictures of failure.

Faith uses imagination to create pictures based on God's Word.

Abraham is an excellent example. Although he and Sarah were physically unable to have children, God instructed him to look toward the stars and count them if possible. Every night Abraham saw a visual reminder of God's promise, helping him picture himself as the father of many nations before Isaac was ever born.

Meditation supplies God's truth.

Holy imagination paints the picture.

Together they strengthen faith.

Imagine yourself walking confidently as God's beloved child.

Imagine yourself operating with wisdom from above.

Imagine yourself overcoming temptation because Christ lives in you.

Imagine yourself serving others with excellence, generosity, and compassion.

These are not fantasies; they are biblical realities grounded in God's Word.

Renewing the Mind

Romans 12:2 teaches believers not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.

Transformation begins internally before it becomes visible externally.

Many believers know Bible verses but still think like defeated people. Meditation replaces worldly thinking with Kingdom thinking. As your mind changes, your choices, conversations, confidence, and expectations also begin to change.



Understanding Your Identity;

The New Testament repeatedly reminds believers who they already are in Christ.

You are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).

You are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

You have been raised with Christ (Ephesians 2:6).

Christ lives in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).

You are God's workmanship, created for good works (Ephesians 2:10).

You are the righteousness of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21).

Meditating on these truths changes your self-image. Instead of identifying with fear, guilt, shame, or failure, you identify with Christ and His finished work.

Your Reality Produces Your Lifestyle

People naturally live according to what they believe about themselves.

If you believe you are rejected, you will often live insecurely.

If you believe you are powerless, you may hesitate to obey God's calling.

But when you know that you are complete in Christ, your actions begin to reflect your identity.

You pray with confidence.

You serve with boldness.

You love without fear.

You forgive because you have been forgiven.

You give generously because you trust your heavenly Father as your source.

Your outward lifestyle becomes an expression of your inward reality.

Practical Steps for Daily Meditation;



Begin each morning by reading a passage about your identity in Christ.

Read it slowly several times.

Speak it aloud.

Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal its meaning.

Close your eyes and picture yourself living that truth throughout the day.

Reject thoughts that contradict God's Word.

Continue thanking God until His truth becomes more real than your circumstances.

Over time, this practice reshapes your thinking and strengthens your faith.



Conclusion

Christianity is not merely about trying harder; it is about discovering who Christ has already made you to be. The finished work of Jesus has established a new identity, a new position, and a new reality for every believer.

Meditation fills your heart with God's truth.

Holy imagination enables you to see yourself through the eyes of Scripture.



As you continually meditate on God's Word and picture your life through the finished work of Christ, your confidence grows, your faith matures, and your daily life increasingly reflects the reality of Heaven.

Never forget the powerful declaration of Scripture:

"For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power." (Colossians 2:9–10)

When you truly know who you are in Christ, you stop striving to become what God has already declared you to be. You begin living from your identity rather than working for it. That is the transforming power of meditation on God's Word and a sanctified imagination shaped by the finished work of Jesus Christ.

More grace sir. May the Lord keep strengthening you in Jesus' name.

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Lukuluku69:
How can "God" be praised by overcoming what He has Power over?

God created EVERYTHING we are told and has the POWER over EVERYTHING.

How then, can DEATH be attributed to HIM when indeed He has Power over it?

Everything about Him(Jesus Christ) points to Humility; that's the starting point of all things.

Have you asked yourself why God needed Creatures both visible and invisible to Exist?
Do you think He would get bored if God didn't create anything?

Do you think God would be afraid of living alone? We are yet to fathom God who dwells in unapproachable light.

God Himself is a symbol of Humility.

Jesus Christ was with God the Father before the existence of all things. Book of Philippians 2: 6 :- who, being in the very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to grasped,

Vs 7 : but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of servant, being made in human likeness.

Vs 8: And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death- even death on a cross.

Only death of Jesus Christ can overcome sin, Satan, the world and even the death itself.

All we that believe this gospel by faith have all crossover from death to life.

Hallelujah! Jesus Christ of Nazareth is alive!

All mankind have a believe system.
There is nothing like the word "void" in this earth. Every space need to be occupied.

As a man, you must believe in something or someone - it may be a fellow human being, s deity, force, philosophy, idol, science etc.

Have you paused and think deeply about what you believe? Does it or he has the power to raise you at the LAST DAY?

John 6:39:- "And this is the will of Him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all he has given me, but RAISE them up at the LAST DAY.

All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. (John6:37).

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dotter:
Omo, let’s be honest,in this country, we’ve been told that a B.Sc. in Economics, Sociology, or Arts is the "automatic" ticket to a good life. But the truth is bitter: most of us graduate only to realize that the labor market doesn't care about our ability to define "Supply and Demand" or "Ancient History."

I spent 14 months sending my Economics degree to banks and firms, waiting for "Graduate Trainee" slots that 200,000 other people were fighting for.later I downgraded to just wanting a normal job this time I got but salary was just stressful to the eyes,I thought I needed an "Uncle" in Abuja to save me. I was wrong.

The Reality Check: Your Degree is a Foundation, Not a Job
Companies today are not looking for "Graduates"; they are looking for Solutions. A B.Sc. gives you a certificate, but it doesn't give you the Professional Skills that actually bring money to a business.

Here is how I escaped the "Certificate Trap" (And no, I'm not selling any course):

1. I "Stacked" My Degree with High-Income Skills
I realized my Economics degree was just theory. I needed execution. I kept the analytical brain the degree gave me but added Data Analytics and Digital Marketing.

If you studied Arts, turn your communication skills into UX Writing or SEO.

If you studied Social Sciences, your research skills can become Product Management.

2. I Started Building "Assets" Instead of just sending CVs
Instead of just clicking "Apply" and praying, I started creating stuff. I used my laptop to learn Web Development and how to make 2D Explainer Videos.
One day, I saw a startup with a terrible website and no video presence. I didn't ask for a job. I just made a 60-second animated video for them and sent it to their DM with a list of SEO errors I found on their site. They didn't ask for my B.Sc.; they asked for my invoice.

3. The "Portfolio" is Your Real Connection
In Nigeria, "Man-know-man" is real, but "Result-know-result" is faster. If your Infographics and Video Productions are top-notch, HR will skip the "Referral" line to talk to you. I built a simple portfolio that showed I could handle Brand Positioning,it proved I wasn't a "novice."

4. Use AI to Cheat the "Experience" Gap
Most jobs ask for "3 years experience." How? I used AI to work faster. AI helped me script videos, analyze pricing data, and research market advantages for brands. It’s like having a senior consultant in my pocket.

The Bitter Truth:
Stop waiting for that "Uncle" to call you. He is busy helping his own children. Your B.Sc. is a great start, but it’s the Web Dev, Video Production, and AI skills you learn after school that will pay the bills.

I'm not here to sell you anything. I'm just tired of seeing sharp guys with 2.1 or 1st Class wasting away in N60-80k jobs,Monday to Saturday,Off Sunday with this rate of fuel Nigeria is hard .

To my fellow graduates in the house: Are you still hoping your certificate will save you, or are you ready to learn the skills the market is actually crying for? If you want to know which free tools I used to learn these things, ask in the comments, I'll list them as I have time.

Hi, thanks for sharing this wonderful info.

Pls, do well to share the free tools you used to learn. Kindly share tools to learn by using mobile phone too. Thanks, I wait for your response.

Hi fellow nairalanders.

Congratulations to those shortlisted for the uni Ilorin recruitment exams.

Please, if you know what there test format looks like or if you can lay your hands on past uestions, pleasie do well to share with me.

You can mention if you have past questions or you know about their test format. God bless you.

Hello nairalanders, thanks for the feedback so far.

For those that applied for Academic and non-academic positions.?
Did you take any other test apart from the computer literacy test?

Were you able to next it to final page for submission of the application? This is the exact stage where I was unbale to proceed after taken the computer literacy test. Please, did you get any mail as regards to the test taken.

Please someone can please help with the screenshot of the final submission stage. Let me know if you got the message, " you have successfully submitted for this job positions"

[quote author=Jokay07 post=137202858]I applied too oo
For non teaching
I was told to write computer literacy test never see my score up till now[/
quote]

Thanks for the response bro, after, the taken the test, did you get to a stage where you click on next and finally submit the application?
Did you get any mail that your application is successfully submitted?

Thanks, I await your response bro.

Hello Fellow naira lander, if you have successfully applied for University of Ilorin Non-teaching and teaching job, pls kindly share with us the following;
1) test format

2) difficulty face when applying.

Please, if you have successfully applied for non-teaching staff, kindly DM
I need help in submitting my final stage for test after filling my referee details.

The job positions is available on the portal but test could not be taken.

Pls, if you have overcome this hurdle, pls share details.

Bea1234:
Hmm.. I heard it's a very profitable niche. But you're English needs to be top-notch o..


Anyway, I write one fiction which I'm about to upload.. so.. I guess I'll soon find out how true it is..

Thanks bro. I am aslo working on one fiction too; hoping to publish it in a platform.
Can you guide me on how to publish on Amazon KDP?
Quite me with your watsap bro.

Bea1234:
Sorry. I have been on ban.. just got released this evening. What niche are you interested in?

Thanks for your response. Sorry to hear about the ban. I write fiction (ghostwriter).
How can you be of help sir?

Bea1234:
Sorry. I have been on ban.. just got released this evening. What niche are you interested in?

Thanks bro, fiction (ghostwriter).
How can you be of help sir?

Bea1234:
What does this mean guys?

I showed it to the lady that's selling sim card today, and she said I'll have to do welcome back to enroll my sim into 4G.

How true guys?

For the past one week, my network has been terribly bad. I need advice guys?? 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hello bro. I just decided to quote you on this dear thread.
I saw your comment on Nairaland today about kid water creativity.
You mentioned writing and publishing on Amazon KDP. Pls, I can you guide me? What nitche do you write on. Pls, I await your reply.

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While farming remains the backbone of the agricultural sector, there are other sectors in the downstream value chains that offer substantial opportunities for higher margins and business growth.

The most lucrative segments often depend on ;

Regional factors,
Market demands,
Specific agricultural commodities involved.

By focusing on adding value like

Optimizing logistics,
Leveraging into technology e.g Drone mapping etc

businesses can significantly enhance profitability within the broader agricultural landscape.

1. Agro-Processing and Value-Added Manufacturing.

2.Packaging, Branding, and Marketing

3. Supply Chain Management and Distribution

4. Agri-Tech and Precision Agriculture Solutions

5.Cold Chain Logistics and Storage.

This means there are many opportunities for more youth to be involved,money is one of the least problem,it takes skills and research. This is from experience. My first business didnt start with money.

Finally, there are many youth who have become self-made millionaires through farming e.g Farmer Samson, a young Nigeria farmer who transfromed farming with his Soiless farm lab in Ogun State. He has receive foreign grants from Mastercard and GIZ. and now shakes hands with many leaders across the global and some Africa Presidents.

This is so insightful. How can we possibly connect?

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Noblechykk:
You guys are still recycling this same narrative for whatever reason known to you guys. An even was scheduled to start by 10. People crowded the venue as early as 5. Am. Now tell me from an unbiased standpoint, what could the organisers have done?

At what time did the stampede occurred? Was it at 5am?

The stampede took place exactly when an order was given to open the gate and that wasn't at 5am.

A guy here on this forum has enlightened you about manslaughter case; a driver who killed pedestrian unintentionally.

Someone who built a stage without proper testing before holding event on it .

Even there is a bible chapter that talks about safety; if a man who built a house with decking and refuses to put a railings there. If someone accidentally falls off from it, the owner of the house is guilty of murder .

Why did you think many organizations employ health and safety officers; especially most manufacturing companies?
The governor was only concerned about rule of law taking its course.
Go through the article again; he said, " why would they be granted bail before trial?"

He finally says, " the ball is in the court of the judiciary."

Luckybelt:
Someone in canada want a math teacher for his kid 2 hours ever Saturday for 30,000 per month

Hi, compliment of the season.
Would you pls me link me up with the offer bro!

EXPRESSSMAN:
You are the one that is the illiterate. Can you pay duty without paying VAT on it?
You don't know that you pay VAT on the amount of duty you paid, Mr literature.

Thanks to your comment bro.
People don't do background checking before dishing someone else's opinions.

The total custom duty to be paid is the summation of all the charges above; that is
Import duty + Levy + SUR + ETL + VAT = Total custom duty payable.
VAT is included in import duties.

Bobodee09:
Most you are just educated illiterate honestly.

So duties paid on cars is VAT, oil companies tax is VAT??

Like do you know the meaning of VAT??

If you are an undergraduate or a graduate you are a disgrace to Nigeria education system.

Don't be too quick to dismiss someone's opinion and also stop portraying yourself an island of knowledge.

Always do your background checking before tagging people airing their opinion in this forum illiterates.

Custom uses Vehicle Identification Number to determine the amount imported vehicle would be in US dollars and use their calculator on computer to calculate the duties the importers will pay.

The total custom duty to be paid is the summation of all the charges above; that is
Import duty + Levy + SUR + ETL + VAT = Total custom duty payable
Do you now see that VAT is inclusive?

There is element of truth in what they guy said even though it may not be absolute.

Passiveseyi:
What are your biggest challenges right now?

Let me know in the comment, just maybe, we can brainstorm the solutions together!

I really appreciate your write-up.
It's so insightful and inspiring.

Everyone on this planet has one or more challenges they are facing.

Mine is trying to acquire a meaningful skill that will help me to secure a better job. I have delved into programming but later changed my mind to explore video editing.

God bless me with a wonderful tutor; he was able to help me even without paying a dime.

I experienced the awful setback when my system developed a fault. I accidentally spilled water on the keyboard now it has a board issue.

Up till now, I haven't been able to repair because of the fanacial challenges.
A technician said, if the board can't be repaired, then one will need to get other board.

I wish get back my Laptop up so that I can continue to upskilling.
Thanks for the wonderful piece.

IdeasPro:
Thanks for the compliment. Please my WhatsApp is in my signature below this post. You can reach me from there.

Thanks so much for timely response.
I have got your number. I will definitely keep in touch sir.

IdeasPro:
It will always be difficult to get what you want in life including remote jobs. But you can go round this by doing something unique to stand out from the crowd.

First, make sure you learn and master sellable digital skill.

Second, build trust and credibility with your target audience.

Third, demonstrate your digital skills through your virtual office i.e. blog website.

Example, when I wanted to start freelance writing many years ago, I offered to write 4 articles for a product creator in exchange for the guide he was selling.

He was selling the guide for $17 then and my 500 words per article was $10. And I ended up doing other freelance writing gigs for him at my rate.

From there I successfully launched that freelance writing career.

But the best way to showcase your skills now is to create a blog around your target market.

Chronicle your journey through blog posts, using niche audience keywords and phrases to write these articles with SEO in mind.

This involves upfront investment anyway in domain name registration and web hosting to run a WordPress blog platform.

Your digital skill can be in anything e g. graphic design, virtual assistance, freelance writing, SEO, consultancy, brokerage in expertise between seller and buyer, social media management,, video editing, just name it.

So, you need credibility to get clients and referral and you have to demonstrate your expertise to earn it.


Unfortunately, a lot of people don't want to invest in themselves and future to get sustaining jobs and income.

And be creative in everything you do to attract the type of people and remote jobs you desire to get.

The above steps I took years back worked for me and I am still reaping the fruits of my labour today with many internet businesses that sprung up from that humble beginning.

My 2 cents

Your post is so insightful.
I do write fiction stories; though as a beginner. Pls, let's connect. You will be a good mentor.

Do well to mention me with your contact sir. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks so much.

I have planted Maize and tomatoes on half plot of land. Very soon, I will plant cassava join. Just experimenting...

May God help to get access to loan and land so that I can go on a big sale!

Tetraozonaitera:


Even Orhepta Tonic get am. I dey shack anytime I take am.

Its even used in baking cake.

‭‭1 Timothy 5:23 NIV‬‬
[23] Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.


Many don't read their Bible. They rely on what some fake pastors and prophets say.
The Bible is not against alcohol but being drunk with it. Paul even advised Timothy to take it once in a while for his health.

Will you hide under this verse to drink Alcohol?
You don't have same ailment as Timothy did right?

We have many other verses that talk about being drunk. read all through and don't take just one or two verses in isolation.
When you start with just a shot, you graduate into taking several mugs.

We all know how addictive Alcohol could be. In cough Syrup and other medicine, they are of little quantity which can't have harmful effect in the body.

pol23:
I’ve never heard that version of the story.
My family was a bit close to them.
I’m talking about late 80’s.
That was the popular story.
I could remember one of his Son nearly attack a passerby with cutlass because he threw stone at the Croc just to see it moves.
I could still verify my version of this story from my dad because we never get to talk about it for over 30 years….
It’s a popular story we all knew, there seems to be no reason to verify till this morning when you have a different version.

Anyways, it's been long. It's one of the stories I picked up from the street.
I stand to be corrected.
The pics up there really showed the croc has grown so big. Back in the he days, it's size isn't up to this.

How are you doing my brother from Ibadan?