I think some of the factors resulting to this could be: parental prefrencial treatment, children growing up apart, bad upbringing.

Lol. This is hilarious

what do you mean by running out of time? do you have few years left to be alive?
pressure is so rampant in Nigeria because we want to proof people right or wrong.this is unfortunate.
we need to realise that so long as you keep up the pace,you are making progress.

progress can be measured at various stages of life and as such is relative.

imagine u even have another program you are taking up.
that is good progress and you will certainly reap the benefits eventually

Iogobenz:
Big fish that works in a drugstore counter lol.
Na where big fish dem dey work for the place you come from?
Aunty you are delusional.

mind game gone wrong. she schooled abroad she drives a car,she is from a family of professionas,she is not a chemist but a pharmacist and she is not a catch for the business minded man? you even estimated that even at 170k her salary is still small,so much for a ”drug store attendant".u for call her sales girl.I hear u. your mind analysis no get part 2

donstan18:
You'll understand better when you become a parent.

no oh,please there is no excuse. I am a parent and I apologize to my child when I am wrong either to her or to someone else in her presence . apologizing will help the kids desern between right and wrong more easily.

ImaIma1:


Just like one marriage I know that's not working because the guy is selfish and irresponsible. The wife (a very close person to me) later found out that before they married he went about trying to know how much she earns. He got the information, down to bonuses and rent allowance, upfront, etc.

When they got married, he expected so much from her. And, along the line, the salary got slashed and she was paying off loans and debts the husband incurred. Finances became so tight.

The guy was more interested in her earnings than loving her and that foundation couldn't stand the test of time.

the exact same thing applies here.he is pretending the reason he wants to know what she earns is to know if she can take care of herself, which is still an error.the main reason is so he knows how much of an asset she is. these kind will see responsible ladies that are from humble backgrounds but want to catch big fish. he is just an opportunist. such can be found in every tribe but I can guess where this business man is from.anyways,if I knew the said lady I will advise she dodges this bullet.

what if you start a buying and selling business?

Iogobenz:
They relate very well.
I wonder where you got the idea that the girl is not on his level.
His problem is to know if the girl makes enough to cater for herself or it's her parents maintaining her current lifestyle which he might later take over from them after commitment,and he doesn't want that.
Women can pretend so he doesn't want to ask questions and want to be sure.
My friend makes way more than the said lady,but is an ambitious man and wouldn't want a pampered lady to draw him down.
The question is simple,can her job sustain her?
If its 170k like someone said then I think it won't work as the money too small.

so he wants to marry a lady that will take care of herself with what she earns as if she was a single lady. a married woman shld be taken care of,even if she can still afford everything herself,not entirely but enough to make her feel special. 170k salary is still small ba,ur friend is looking for an investor and not a wife. your friend shld not marry since he is not ready to spend on another individual aside himself.

Iogobenz:
No I don't think he is insecure because I know him for long now.
He knows if it is by going by what the girl is used to,he won't be able to cope.
First the girl uses a brand new car bought by her parents,big house and all those rich kid things.My guy will really struggle to keep up with that.
But he thinks if the girl is doing good from her job(drugstore pharmacist),maybe she might not bother him much with unrealistic demands that need to be met.
They are both young,my guy is 28 and she 25.
So if he starts rooting large bills from an unrealistic woman now it might mar his dreams a lot.
So he wants to know what she earns possible so he can judge If she is self sufficient first or not.Shey you understand?

he has no business with knowing what she earns before even marrying her. your friend is an opportunist. he wants to elevate his status by marrying into the family. it's not about if he cares about this lady. besides if he is asking all these questions he shld just leave the young lady and look for his specifications.

Your problem is that you like money too much and lack the discipline nor patience to make it as you should.

It's this same issue that caused your first mistake, trying to jump several steps ahead of yourself.

Calm down and take it one after the other. Stop comparisons, it's all in your head.

Find peace with your self and your God

The word of God never goes obsolete.

Proverbs 13:22: A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

You people should keep deceiving yourselves with the drama of one big happy family.

Righteousness89:
Securing The Marriage should not Even be the top Matter .

Securing His Life From Eternal Destruction is the Main Concern..

There is a Way that Seems Right to a Man, the End is Destruction..

Sin could look or Sound Sweet! But the Consequences are Grievious and Eternal!

Admonish your Friend or Brother to Pull out now their is Life..

If He has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear..

God bless you. Such a dirty job, horing himself to canal women. He is a male prostitute and there is no dignity in such labour. It's not just his marriage that needs saving,he too shld be saved.... Tho I don't blv the story

Rawhumper:
Hitler became agressive because of many reasons,Germanys defeat in World war1 and the heavy damages placed on Germany to pay on countries then weaak economy,corruption etc in the system.

This led to the purge when he took power as chancellor,he reorganised the system,bla bla.

It was the attack on Poland by Germany was the major factor that led to the world war.

If we start tracing reasons which are many,we wont b able to list them.

Adolf Hilter wanted expansion,he so much believed in the Arian blood to be superior,his plan was to annihilate the world especially the jews,Poles,blacks etc.

Ironically most of the soildiers in the German army were Austrians,even Adolf Hilter was an Austrian not German.

Germany would have won the war,they had the most disciplined Army,best war machines,economy etc.
He bit more than he could chew,some school of thought believe that Hitlers attack on Russia was the main factor that cost him the war.

Sorry if i derailed but am a writer.

interesting. I enjoyed the info. Thank you

mariahAngel:


What if she's the dangerous one?
I'd advise anyone willing to help to be extra extra careful.
It's super creepy taking a total stranger into your home with things that happen these days.
I can't even imagine it... Creeps the sh!t outta me

Think about it: wouldn't it be easier to ask those around her than total strangers online for accommodation?

very very valid point!

theForth:
no, she should be beneath her husband.

good

theForth:
and a woman should be under her husband too??

should she be on top oga?

This looks awful and not right at all. It is a man that seeks a wife and not the other way. Man kind specializing on distorting God's way of doing things.

LOVE LIKE HE DID .

Friday, July 24th . 2020
Pastor Chris

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise (Luke 10:37).

The words in our opening verse are a part of the Lord’s dialogue with a certain lawyer who asked Him in Luke 10:25, “…Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

In His response, Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan: a traveller had been stripped of his clothing, beaten and left half-dead by the roadside. First, a priest, and then a Pharisee, came by, but both avoided the man. Finally, a Samaritan helped the injured man.

Then as read in our theme verse, Jesus said to the inquisitive lawyer, “...Go, and do thou likewise” (Luke 10:37); in other words, do what the Samaritan did. How does this apply to you today? Ephesians 5:1 tells us to be emulators of God in love.

Everything about God and His eternal Kingdom centres on His love. He wants everyone in the world to know how much He loves them. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). His love is the basis for everything and He gave us the honour to demonstrate that love and preach it everywhere, because it’s been shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit (Romans 5:5).

Commit yourself to helping others know Christ and experience His love. Let your life portray Him at all times. That’s what the Samaritan did; he epitomised the love of God, and we’re to do likewise.

PRAYER
Precious Father, I thank you for the message of salvation through which I’ve been made your righteousness in Christ Jesus. And now, I’m honoured with the responsibility of propagating this Gospel of your love to my world. I’m constantly compelled from within to tell of your love and manifest your grace for your glory and praise, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

|| Ephesians 5:1-2 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. ||

|| John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 28:17-31
Psalms 30-31

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 2:1-10
Isaiah 44

phemmyfour:
you ve been brainwashed. Bad things happen to good people too.

if following the word is brainwashing pls pour 500g of Ariel. I want enough soap in the washing

SUBJECT YOUR PLANS AND DESIRES TO HIM .

Thursday, July 23rd . 2020
Pastor Chris

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service (Romans 12:1).

Oftentimes, people have desires that aren’t in sync with God’s plan. They don’t care about God’s will, as a result, they do whatever they choose, hoping somehow God would accept their actions. They try to force their will on Him, but it doesn’t work that way. Ask, “Why are you taking these actions?” and they’d tell you, “I prayed about it.” As far as they’re concerned, God ought to accept their actions and choices since they “prayed” about it. That’s absurd!

There’s a difference between doing something because you “prayed” about it and doing something because God said so and that’s His will for you. The latter is the best and safest place to be; fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. Never find yourself doing things for which you think you don’t need God’s approval. That a plan, an idea or desire has been in your heart all your life doesn’t mean it came from God.

There’re people who are born with demons right from birth. Some others receive demons while growing in an environment that’s littered with evil, wickedness and demonic manifestations. It’s one of the reasons some people grow up with morbid desires that stay with them for many years and finally, they act on them.

But now that you’re born again, God expects you to present your body to Him, as a living sacrifice. Also, your mind must be yielded to His Word; your heart must be regulated by the Word. This is the reason for meditation. Meditating on the Word guards your thoughts in the things of God, in the direction of His plans and purpose for your life. Don’t act on carnal desires of the mind that are inspired by the world and its systems. Stay focused on the Word.

CONFESSION
My spirit, soul and body are filled with God; I give vent only to His thoughts, ideas and desires. He’s at work in me both to will and to do of His good pleasure. My life is the expression of His will and glory. Hallelujah!

FURTHER STUDY:

|| Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. ||

|| Proverbs 3:5 AMPC Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 28:1-16
Psalms 26-29

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 1:15-23
Isaiah 43

Lastmankc:
Naija mentality.My elder brother doesn't joke with tithe,yet most times he do have unexplainable losses.

it's not naija mentality. It's biblical. To avoid devourer in your pocket, pay your tithes.

They want to use your account to receive illegal money. Except u want efcc on ur case, don't try it

Wow. Beautiful. May God prosper your business. While people are saying no job, u have created a very good one for yourself.

Men and women alike, u went to school, good and fine but that certificate should not stop u from helping yourself with a skill or businesz

BonPatrick:
I don't pay tithe but no body is abive mistake even professional pilot makes careless mistake that crash planes

I understand. Sorry for your loss. Keep trying the number.

SirMichael1:
You're wise.

thank you

None. Everyone should face their work or their books. After this pandemic, half of the year has gone. If you sit down to waste your time watching big brother this year, u are not a serious person.

Why will you make this kind of mistake? Do you pay tithe?

This is a very dangerous set up lady. It could end well for you, it could also turn deadly. What if a lady comes Here and say, oh stay with me" only for u to find out it was a set up?

You are homeless but things could get even worse. Be careful, think through your actions very very well.

I am so over all this bbn drama. After ceecee and miracle's set, the rest are just bleh

PRAYER STRENGTHENS YOU TO DO HIS WILL .

Wednesday, July 22nd . 2020
Pastor Chris

And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him (Luke 22:43).

One of the many benefits of prayer is that it strengthens you against unbelief, to do God’s will. Unbelief isn’t only about not demonstrating faith for what you want from God. Unbelief is also a refusal to act as God said we should act. Imagine that you’re unhappy about something and you want to take a certain action, and the Spirit says, “No need; let the matter go.” Yet, you go ahead with your decision; that’s unbelief.

Think about Moses in Numbers 20; God instructed him to speak to the rock and water would come out of the rock for the children of Israel to drink. But being angry at the people, Moses “struck” the rock twice, instead of “speaking” to the rock. The Lord was displeased and said to Moses and Aaron, “…BECAUSE YE BELIEVED ME NOT, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them” (Numbers 20:12). Moses’ disobedience was a result of unbelief; God said so.

Perhaps, if he had done as God instructed, he’d have been healed of the anger and frustration with the people. This is part of the reasons for prayer. In the place of prayer, you’re supposed to give up the consciousness of everything else and everybody else. When you’re in prayer, you give up offences, and humbly fellowship in God’s presence. Your spirit is calm from every disturbance or distraction. At that moment, you can yield to His love and direction.

Even if you had a lot of things you wanted to tell Him, sometimes He interrupts you; He starts talking before you talk. Suddenly, all the doubt, anger and frustration will disappear, and you’re strengthened. This happened with Jesus as He prayed during that moment of anguish; the Bible says, “…there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him” (Luke 22:43). In the place of prayer, He received strength to do the will of the Father.

So, pray more, especially in these last days. The more frequently you pray, the more you’re pulled by the Spirit’s mind, to His ways, strategy and direction. Hallelujah!

PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for your peace that garrisons my heart and mind. Thank you for the opportunity of fellowship with you in prayer and being strengthened to do your will, and live for your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

|| Philippians 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure. ||

|| Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God. ||

|| Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. ||

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 27:27-44
Psalms 23-25

2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 1:1-14
Isaiah 42

I will share my own testimony. It was 3rd of December last year, I started feeling pains in my feet, like play like play, 4 days later I couldn't walk, I was literally crawling around the house. The soles of my feet swollen and extremely sore.
At first I thought I wore the wrong set of shoes. When I saw a therapist, he said it's stress, that I walk /work too much. OK, but then the itching started. Oh Lord. It was mad. I will itch and itch and it was like the more I itch, the more the itch itch lol. Sometimes my toes will swell. I will literally feel like a string is tied on the swollen toe.

I went to the doctors, they ran tests, said everything looks fine. They placed me on drugs matching my complaints, for where. No improvement.

I was low key praying about it all these while but still hoping there wld be a medical solution.

One night I cried to God to help me out of the predicament because I didn't know what else to pray.

I woke up feeling better... Not completely but u see, when you feel any Form of improvement, hold unto it by faith as your healing because that is it!

I stopped the drugs completely and the major improvement I noticed was that the itching stopped. I was so grateful to God. People of God, that was how God healed me. The pains stopped, the itching stopped, the swelling went away.

The word of God works! It is imperative tho, that you know God's word for yourself now, not when your life is now hanging by the thread cos you will need to pull out of your reservoir if u know what I mean. Have a blessed day people.