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Friday 28 September 2012
IN AWE OF GOD
In recent times
God has been trivialized,packaged for entertainment, presented as a sort
of psychological panacea, a heavenly glue to keep happy families
together, a celestial slot machine to respond to whims and wants, a
formula for success, a fund raiser for pseudo-religious enterprises, a
slick phrase for bumper stickers, and a sort of holy pie and spiritual
ice cream. How impoverished this all is, when compared to the experience
recorded in Scriptures!(Job 42:1-6, Dan 10:11). I would go far to say
that we will never be able to truly convey to others what God means to
us or who He is to us, unless we have learnt to stand in awe before Him
and tremble at his Glory. If you truly experience God, you will fear
Him! One word that has been greatly misused is "awe", "awesome",
anything nowadays is awesome, please Check the meaning of that word
before you use it next time. We sing "awesome God, How Great Thou Art"?
Yet we want to put him a box! Some people fear the devil now more than
they fear God! Tie a red clothe on your orange and add a broom,nobody
will touch it. Put an inscription JESUS is Lord on the orange?...your
guess is as God as mine. Is it the case of fake pastors and fraud stars
using the name of God for dubious acts? Or the case of people who say
one thing in the light but go and do another thing in the dark? That is a
discuss for another day.. My question is simple, and I don't want you
to throw it to another person or say "please tell them",it is a question
we all need to ask ourselves individually....DO YOU REALLY FEAR GOD? If
you do then let it show in your actions!
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Thursday 2 August 2012
THE GAIN OF YOUR PAIN
I was raped at d age of 9"-Oprah;"
I didn't even complete my University Education"-Bill Gates;"
In my childhood days,I stitched shoes"-Abraham Lincoln,"
I struggled academically throughout elementary school"-Ben Carson;"
I used 2 serve tea at a shop 2 support my football training"-Lione l Messi;"
I used 2 sleep on d floor in friend's rooms, returning Coke bottles for food money, getting weekly free meals at a local temple"-Steve Jobs"
My teachers used 2 call me a failure. "-Tony Blair"
"I had no shoes" GEJ
" I was once a Prisoner before a President " - Nelson Mandela & OBJ
What are u passing through now? Forget it, its gonna turn around for the better and make a perfect story..
The BIG always start SMALL! I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ every pain you experience, there is a greater gain just ahead of you. I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ every misTAKE there is always something t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ TAKE! Turn your mess into a message! Don't waste your pain, turn them into gain!
With God, your life can always be better when you involve Him i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your Life!
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I didn't even complete my University Education"-Bill Gates;"
In my childhood days,I stitched shoes"-Abraham Lincoln,"
I struggled academically throughout elementary school"-Ben Carson;"
I used 2 serve tea at a shop 2 support my football training"-Lione l Messi;"
I used 2 sleep on d floor in friend's rooms, returning Coke bottles for food money, getting weekly free meals at a local temple"-Steve Jobs"
My teachers used 2 call me a failure. "-Tony Blair"
"I had no shoes" GEJ
" I was once a Prisoner before a President " - Nelson Mandela & OBJ
What are u passing through now? Forget it, its gonna turn around for the better and make a perfect story..
The BIG always start SMALL! I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ every pain you experience, there is a greater gain just ahead of you. I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ every misTAKE there is always something t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ TAKE! Turn your mess into a message! Don't waste your pain, turn them into gain!
With God, your life can always be better when you involve Him i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your Life!
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YOUR BODY IS SACRED
To all that think it's fanatism or extremism to Preach against or be
against NUDITY in the name of fashion or hot weather or whatever excuses
they give. . . Read This: The Legendary boxer Mohammed Ali's advice to
his daughters. An incident transpired when his daughters arrived at his
home wearing clothes that were quite revealing. Here's the story as told
by one of his daughters. "When we finally arrived, the chauffer
escorted my younger sister, Laila and me up to my father's suite. As
usual, he was hiding behind the door waiting to scare us. We exchanged
hugs and kisses as we could possibly give in one day. My father took a
good look at us, then he sat me down on his lap and said something that I
will never forget. He looked me straight in the eyes and said; "Hanna,
everything that God made Valuable and Precious in the world I
s covered and hard to get to. Where do you find Diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and protected. Where do you find Pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, covered and protected in a beautiful shell. Where do you find Gold? Way down in the mine, covered over and protected by layers and layers of rock. You've got to work hard to get to them." "He looked at me with seriousness in his eyes. "YOUR BODY IS SACRED. You are far more Precious and Valuable than GOLD, DIAMONDS and PEARLS, and you should be covered too." Satan is preaching the message of NUDITY today cos he knows that if a man looks at a woman lustfully, he has had sex with her. Be Careful how u dress." Send dis to all ur sisters and ladies in ur life, their bodies are d temples of God!!!
s covered and hard to get to. Where do you find Diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and protected. Where do you find Pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, covered and protected in a beautiful shell. Where do you find Gold? Way down in the mine, covered over and protected by layers and layers of rock. You've got to work hard to get to them." "He looked at me with seriousness in his eyes. "YOUR BODY IS SACRED. You are far more Precious and Valuable than GOLD, DIAMONDS and PEARLS, and you should be covered too." Satan is preaching the message of NUDITY today cos he knows that if a man looks at a woman lustfully, he has had sex with her. Be Careful how u dress." Send dis to all ur sisters and ladies in ur life, their bodies are d temples of God!!!
THE MATHS SET
Nothing in life is as great as having a person who serve as the "maths
set" in your life. Math set contains ruler to align one into purpose. He
has compass to direct U̶̲̥̅̊ into fulfilment . He has sharpner to
refine U̶̲̥̅̊. It has eraser to clear the dark path of life .He has
protractor to position U̶̲̥̅̊ i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your assignment. He has angle
liner to shoot U̶̲̥̅̊ into focus like weapon in the hand of a mighty
man. The best teams and players i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the world have
G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡.̮Ơ̴̴̴͡D̶̲̥̅ coaches, do you have one? Christ is our ultimate
model, but he has also given us mentors. Paul said imitate •̸Ϟﻉ as I
imitate Christ.. Let us through faith and patience follow those who
obtained the promise! Do you have a mentor? The best way t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇
solve a mathematical problem is t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ look at the example! Your
mentor is your example!
However I must state that you must not ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ your mentor an object of worship. Βε̲̣̣̣̥ yourself, D̶̲̥̅̊☺̣̣̥̇ŋ't try βε̲̣̣̣̥ ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε somebody else because the best you can become, is a photocopy of that person not an original. I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ other words, your mentor's style or method,must not necessarily βε̲̣̣̣̥ your method! The most important thing is that you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ connected t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the grace that flows i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his or her life.
However I must state that you must not ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ your mentor an object of worship. Βε̲̣̣̣̥ yourself, D̶̲̥̅̊☺̣̣̥̇ŋ't try βε̲̣̣̣̥ ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε somebody else because the best you can become, is a photocopy of that person not an original. I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ other words, your mentor's style or method,must not necessarily βε̲̣̣̣̥ your method! The most important thing is that you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ connected t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the grace that flows i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his or her life.
THE DANA CRASH
On the 3rd of June the Whole World was shocked by the news of the crash
of one of the planes of Dana airlines W̶̲̅ђε̲̣̣̣̥Я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ 153 on board
lost their lives! Others who W̶̲̅ђε̲̣̣̣̥Я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ their
houses also died. The crash is the World's most fatal air disaster this
year, and the worse i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Nigeria History since 1992. The rich
people on that plane didn't know it would be
their last.
The sexy babes didn't know it was their last as they posed for pictures & paste it on their dp & Fb wall.
The ones who were fortunate to be boarding a plane for
the first time in their lives didn't know it would b their first & the last time.
Where is that guy thinking of how t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ make ends meet?
Where is that babe who wants t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ get married soon?
Where are the singles who are worried about tying the
knots?
Where are the men whose thought is on how to return to work tomorrow & sign that contracts that would fetch them millions?
Where are those ones who owns houses in Abuja?
Where are those who took a girlfriend t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Abuja to enjoy the weekend leaving their wives at home with the kids?
Where are those who were in Abuja for flings with their sugar daddies or sugar mummies?
And what about the innocent infants & children?
What about those in their homes on a Sunday afternoon after the church service, spending time with their families, already ironed their clothes for tomorrow's work or school?
What about that girl or boy who went to their neighbours house to watch films?
What about those people that left the church & were bombed?
What I'm saying here is this! It could have been you or me.
Life is vanity!!
Live your today like there's no tomorrow.
Love, forgive, share & appreciate one another before it is too late! Am yet to see that man who knows tomorrow..But the Goodnews is that you can secure your tomorrow i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Christ. Have you genuinely accepted him as your Lord and Saviour? If ƔƸ§, A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ you prepared for His second coming?If you drop dead now, W̶̲̅ђε̲̣̣̣̥Я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ you going t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇?
It is time to get our priorities right, we are chasing money, relationships, marriage and other mundane things, leaving the most important thing out...OUR SALVATION!!!.... I could have been on that plane yesterday..... it could also have been you.....
Think of what was crossing the minds of the 153 people on board during those last few minutes the plane was plunging them to their deaths..... its too late for them now..... but its not too late for us..... let us reorder and shape our lives..... let us move closer to God......
"Except a man be born again, he cannot enter the kingdom of God...... Hell is Real!Heaven is Real!Jesus Christ is calling.....Beyond religion,church,and offering, allow him into your life today! You can ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ this great move today!
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their last.
The sexy babes didn't know it was their last as they posed for pictures & paste it on their dp & Fb wall.
The ones who were fortunate to be boarding a plane for
the first time in their lives didn't know it would b their first & the last time.
Where is that guy thinking of how t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ make ends meet?
Where is that babe who wants t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ get married soon?
Where are the singles who are worried about tying the
knots?
Where are the men whose thought is on how to return to work tomorrow & sign that contracts that would fetch them millions?
Where are those ones who owns houses in Abuja?
Where are those who took a girlfriend t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Abuja to enjoy the weekend leaving their wives at home with the kids?
Where are those who were in Abuja for flings with their sugar daddies or sugar mummies?
And what about the innocent infants & children?
What about those in their homes on a Sunday afternoon after the church service, spending time with their families, already ironed their clothes for tomorrow's work or school?
What about that girl or boy who went to their neighbours house to watch films?
What about those people that left the church & were bombed?
What I'm saying here is this! It could have been you or me.
Life is vanity!!
Live your today like there's no tomorrow.
Love, forgive, share & appreciate one another before it is too late! Am yet to see that man who knows tomorrow..But the Goodnews is that you can secure your tomorrow i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Christ. Have you genuinely accepted him as your Lord and Saviour? If ƔƸ§, A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ you prepared for His second coming?If you drop dead now, W̶̲̅ђε̲̣̣̣̥Я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ you going t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇?
It is time to get our priorities right, we are chasing money, relationships, marriage and other mundane things, leaving the most important thing out...OUR SALVATION!!!.... I could have been on that plane yesterday..... it could also have been you.....
Think of what was crossing the minds of the 153 people on board during those last few minutes the plane was plunging them to their deaths..... its too late for them now..... but its not too late for us..... let us reorder and shape our lives..... let us move closer to God......
"Except a man be born again, he cannot enter the kingdom of God...... Hell is Real!Heaven is Real!Jesus Christ is calling.....Beyond religion,church,and offering, allow him into your life today! You can ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ this great move today!
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HOW TO INTERPRETE DREAMS
This is a sequel on my note "The Doctrine of Dreams" you can check my note on the subject if you have not read it before..
I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ this episode I will βε̲̣̣̣̥ focusing on Dream interpretation. Let •̸Ϟﻉ begin by saying that
there is noo formula t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete dreams. That is why I have problems with some of those books out there on dream interpretation. This is because our cultural background, environment,and S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ on affect our dreams which may i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ turn affect its meaning. For example if a Fulani man sees cow i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his dream, and an Urhobo man sees cow i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his dream, the interpretation will βε̲̣̣̣̥ different. While the Fulani man will βε̲̣̣̣̥ seeing wealth, the Urhobo man will βε̲̣̣̣̥ Seeing danger. S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ for instance you read a book that says Cow means danger i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream,the question you need t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ ask is who is the dreamer?
Another episode occured, a friend of mine needed my help on interpreting a dream, she said she was always been dreaming of her secondary school and seeing herself i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the Dorm.. those who she has told the dream previously, told her that the dream means setback! However, she wasn't satisfied with that interpretation because according t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ her, she does not seems t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ place hands on any major setback i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ her life since she has been having those dreams. When she told •̸Ϟﻉ the dream, I almost followed the same line, and was trying t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ see maybe she is the one that is not identifying the set back.. but thank God for the Holy Spirit, I was asking God i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ my spirit t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete the dream t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ •̸Ϟﻉ..and that's was when the Spirit of God told •̸Ϟﻉ he was giving her a ministry t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ young people especially secondary school students. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ am trying t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ say is that not every dreamer has the gift of interpretation, and interpretation differ, but ultimately, God has the final say.
Here A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ some points that can help you interprete your dreams, but please note that these A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ just suggestions, not formulas!
1. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ the actions that happened i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream?
2.W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ the prominent Symbols and how do they relate?
3. Connect dreams with previous once
4. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ was your action or act i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream. The more details you can give about your dream,the easier it will βε̲̣̣̣̥ t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete.
5. W̶̲̅ђε̲̣̣̣̥Я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ you a participator. I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream or a spectator?
6. Do you have opponents i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream, or you have supporters
7. Do you remember the detail
s.. God's message A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ often or mostly remembered easily.
8. The people you see i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ they strangers or known faces? Sometimes The fact that you see a person does not necessarily mean it is that person. For example if you see Pastor Adeboye anointing you i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a dream, it does not necessarily mean Adeboye must anoint you, it simply means God is empowering you himself, and Adeboye
was just symbolic, because you know and cherish Adeboye.
9. Does the dream have
any connection with W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ you did the previous day? It might just βε̲̣̣̣̥ your mind replaying (Isaiah 29:8,Ecc 5:3)
10. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ is the state of your health and mind before you went t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ sleep. For example if you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ sick, you may dream about people who have died!
11. Is the dream negative or positive? Some people have this mentality that their dream change, as i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ if they cry i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream, they will laugh i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ life, and if they laugh i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream, they will cry i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ laugh..for •̸Ϟﻉ that is deception.. Your dream should βε̲̣̣̣̥ straight.Looking at dreams i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ scriptures they were straight t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the point. How can you fall into shit i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream and you wake up jubilating that you will ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ money i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Life? Cast that nonsense off!
Having some of the above i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the right perspective will ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ easier for your dreams t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ βε̲̣̣̣̥ interpreted.
CONCLUSION: Hebrews 1:1-2
Don't ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ dream your supreme or ultimate avenue from hearing God. Value your time with God, his word, and Christ more than your dreams!
Βε̲̣̣̣̥ familiar with the name of Jesus and treasure Him..your dream must align with God's word,or else it is nonsense! If you cannot call the name of Jesus when you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ awake, you cannot call the name of Jesus i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream! You A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ blessed
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I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ this episode I will βε̲̣̣̣̥ focusing on Dream interpretation. Let •̸Ϟﻉ begin by saying that
there is noo formula t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete dreams. That is why I have problems with some of those books out there on dream interpretation. This is because our cultural background, environment,and S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ on affect our dreams which may i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ turn affect its meaning. For example if a Fulani man sees cow i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his dream, and an Urhobo man sees cow i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ his dream, the interpretation will βε̲̣̣̣̥ different. While the Fulani man will βε̲̣̣̣̥ seeing wealth, the Urhobo man will βε̲̣̣̣̥ Seeing danger. S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ for instance you read a book that says Cow means danger i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream,the question you need t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ ask is who is the dreamer?
Another episode occured, a friend of mine needed my help on interpreting a dream, she said she was always been dreaming of her secondary school and seeing herself i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the Dorm.. those who she has told the dream previously, told her that the dream means setback! However, she wasn't satisfied with that interpretation because according t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ her, she does not seems t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ place hands on any major setback i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ her life since she has been having those dreams. When she told •̸Ϟﻉ the dream, I almost followed the same line, and was trying t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ see maybe she is the one that is not identifying the set back.. but thank God for the Holy Spirit, I was asking God i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ my spirit t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete the dream t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ •̸Ϟﻉ..and that's was when the Spirit of God told •̸Ϟﻉ he was giving her a ministry t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ young people especially secondary school students. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ am trying t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ say is that not every dreamer has the gift of interpretation, and interpretation differ, but ultimately, God has the final say.
Here A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ some points that can help you interprete your dreams, but please note that these A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ just suggestions, not formulas!
1. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ the actions that happened i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream?
2.W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ the prominent Symbols and how do they relate?
3. Connect dreams with previous once
4. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ was your action or act i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream. The more details you can give about your dream,the easier it will βε̲̣̣̣̥ t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete.
5. W̶̲̅ђε̲̣̣̣̥Я̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ you a participator. I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream or a spectator?
6. Do you have opponents i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream, or you have supporters
7. Do you remember the detail
s.. God's message A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ often or mostly remembered easily.
8. The people you see i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ they strangers or known faces? Sometimes The fact that you see a person does not necessarily mean it is that person. For example if you see Pastor Adeboye anointing you i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a dream, it does not necessarily mean Adeboye must anoint you, it simply means God is empowering you himself, and Adeboye
was just symbolic, because you know and cherish Adeboye.
9. Does the dream have
any connection with W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ you did the previous day? It might just βε̲̣̣̣̥ your mind replaying (Isaiah 29:8,Ecc 5:3)
10. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ is the state of your health and mind before you went t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ sleep. For example if you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ sick, you may dream about people who have died!
11. Is the dream negative or positive? Some people have this mentality that their dream change, as i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ if they cry i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream, they will laugh i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ life, and if they laugh i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the dream, they will cry i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ laugh..for •̸Ϟﻉ that is deception.. Your dream should βε̲̣̣̣̥ straight.Looking at dreams i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ scriptures they were straight t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the point. How can you fall into shit i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream and you wake up jubilating that you will ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ money i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Life? Cast that nonsense off!
Having some of the above i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the right perspective will ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ easier for your dreams t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ βε̲̣̣̣̥ interpreted.
CONCLUSION: Hebrews 1:1-2
Don't ♍α̲̅Ƙe̲̅ dream your supreme or ultimate avenue from hearing God. Value your time with God, his word, and Christ more than your dreams!
Βε̲̣̣̣̥ familiar with the name of Jesus and treasure Him..your dream must align with God's word,or else it is nonsense! If you cannot call the name of Jesus when you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ awake, you cannot call the name of Jesus i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream! You A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ blessed
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DREAMS
There have been alot of controversies on the issue of
dreams,i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ recent times which have led t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ many
taking extremes of either not taking dreams seriously or seeing dreams
as the MAJOR way God speaks. Well, although dreams can sometimes βε̲̣̣̣̥
as a result of one's thinking, but primarily it is ONE way God
communicates t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ his Children. When the Spirit of God was
poured out as prophesied by Joel and fulfilled i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Acts of the
Apostles, Dreams was one of the manifestation of the out pouring of the
spirit(Acts 2:17-18)
I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ both the Old testament and New testament, we see God speaking t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ His Children through dreams. For example Jacob(Genesis 28:12,38:24,) and Paul(Acts 18:9). However because of lack of understanding, there A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ alot of errors associated with dreams if one is not careful.
ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH DREAMS
1. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ dream and not take it serious
2. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ fear and panic as a result of a dream. I believe God reveals t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ resolve! If He is showing you something i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a dream that's because he wants t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ do something about it,not for you t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ fear.
3. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ run t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the wrong source for help...mind who you run t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ for help when you dream. There A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ alot of wrong materials out there on how t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete your dreams.
4 Wrong ways of interpreting dreams...there is noo one formula on interpreting dreams. For example, the fact that You ate i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream does not necessarily mean you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ possess. It is S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ amazing t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ find out that even people who have been born again for years and on fire for the Lord believe eating i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ dream makes you possess..
5. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ wake up and fight people physically you saw i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dreams as your enemies
6. Error of mistaking between, divine message,nightmare, psychological dreams and demonic manipulation. Dreams A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ not the same. Not every dream you dream is a divine message
IMPORTANCE OF DREAMS
1. God can use dreams t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ reveal his will for your Life (Gen 28:13, 31:24 ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε he did t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Jacob)
2 God can use dream as a defense Mechanism for his Children(God warned Laban through a dream Gen 37:5)
3 God can use dreams t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ expose the plans of the enemies (1 king 3:5)
4 Dreams A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ symbolic
5. God can reveal secrets t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ you through dreams..(ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε He did t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Daniel)
6. God can give you clear direction through dreams (ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε He did t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Paul)
The response of a child of God towards a terrible dream should βε̲̣̣̣̥ that of thanksgiving.
Not every dream should take your time or bother you. You do not have t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ βε̲̣̣̣̥ anxious about every dream!
TYPES OF DREAMS
. Nightmares determined by the state of your heart. For example, you watched horror film till 12Am before going t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ bed, there is every tendency that you might dream of somebody sucking blood and eating flesh. Or after watching a war film you then dream that you were shot. It is a psychological dream
2 Demonic interference... Do not βε̲̣̣̣̥ deceived, the devil does not want you t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ have sound sleep,but God gives sound sleep t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the righteous. S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ the Devil may want t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ disturb your sleep through a bad dream
3 Demonic Oppression... If you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ not born again, the Devil can oppress you through dreams.
4 God's message. God can speak t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ his children through dreams. One characteristics of divine messages via dreams is that they A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ Clear and you will always remember them, even when you forget them, God will always bring them t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ your remembrance...
NOTE: False dreams and false visions exist (2Pet 2:1-3, Deu 13:1-3) people can interpret your dreams wrongly, S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ you need t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ βε̲̣̣̣̥ careful
Finally, Just as lack of dreams may βε̲̣̣̣̥ problematic,multitude of it is also problematic..If you dream everyday, you have t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ check which type of dream, because not all dreams should βε̲̣̣̣̥ taken seriously!!! Eccl 5:7....T̶̲̥̅̊Ợ̣̣̇̇̇ ΒΕ̲̣̣̣̥ CONTINUED!Watch out for my next note on DREAM INTERPRETATION..How should dreams βε̲̣̣̣̥ interpreted? Can you interprete your dream yourself? WATCH OUT!
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I̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ both the Old testament and New testament, we see God speaking t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ His Children through dreams. For example Jacob(Genesis 28:12,38:24,) and Paul(Acts 18:9). However because of lack of understanding, there A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ alot of errors associated with dreams if one is not careful.
ERRORS ASSOCIATED WITH DREAMS
1. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ dream and not take it serious
2. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ fear and panic as a result of a dream. I believe God reveals t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ resolve! If He is showing you something i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a dream that's because he wants t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ do something about it,not for you t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ fear.
3. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ run t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the wrong source for help...mind who you run t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ for help when you dream. There A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ alot of wrong materials out there on how t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ interprete your dreams.
4 Wrong ways of interpreting dreams...there is noo one formula on interpreting dreams. For example, the fact that You ate i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dream does not necessarily mean you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ possess. It is S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ amazing t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ find out that even people who have been born again for years and on fire for the Lord believe eating i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ dream makes you possess..
5. T̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ wake up and fight people physically you saw i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ your dreams as your enemies
6. Error of mistaking between, divine message,nightmare, psychological dreams and demonic manipulation. Dreams A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ not the same. Not every dream you dream is a divine message
IMPORTANCE OF DREAMS
1. God can use dreams t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ reveal his will for your Life (Gen 28:13, 31:24 ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε he did t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Jacob)
2 God can use dream as a defense Mechanism for his Children(God warned Laban through a dream Gen 37:5)
3 God can use dreams t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ expose the plans of the enemies (1 king 3:5)
4 Dreams A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ symbolic
5. God can reveal secrets t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ you through dreams..(ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε He did t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Daniel)
6. God can give you clear direction through dreams (ℓi̶̲̥̅̊kε He did t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ Paul)
The response of a child of God towards a terrible dream should βε̲̣̣̣̥ that of thanksgiving.
Not every dream should take your time or bother you. You do not have t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ βε̲̣̣̣̥ anxious about every dream!
TYPES OF DREAMS
. Nightmares determined by the state of your heart. For example, you watched horror film till 12Am before going t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ bed, there is every tendency that you might dream of somebody sucking blood and eating flesh. Or after watching a war film you then dream that you were shot. It is a psychological dream
2 Demonic interference... Do not βε̲̣̣̣̥ deceived, the devil does not want you t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ have sound sleep,but God gives sound sleep t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the righteous. S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ the Devil may want t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ disturb your sleep through a bad dream
3 Demonic Oppression... If you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ not born again, the Devil can oppress you through dreams.
4 God's message. God can speak t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ his children through dreams. One characteristics of divine messages via dreams is that they A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ Clear and you will always remember them, even when you forget them, God will always bring them t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ your remembrance...
NOTE: False dreams and false visions exist (2Pet 2:1-3, Deu 13:1-3) people can interpret your dreams wrongly, S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ you need t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ βε̲̣̣̣̥ careful
Finally, Just as lack of dreams may βε̲̣̣̣̥ problematic,multitude of it is also problematic..If you dream everyday, you have t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ check which type of dream, because not all dreams should βε̲̣̣̣̥ taken seriously!!! Eccl 5:7....T̶̲̥̅̊Ợ̣̣̇̇̇ ΒΕ̲̣̣̣̥ CONTINUED!Watch out for my next note on DREAM INTERPRETATION..How should dreams βε̲̣̣̣̥ interpreted? Can you interprete your dream yourself? WATCH OUT!
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I BELIEVE
I Believe
I believe-
That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe-
That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a
while and, you must forgive them for that.
I believe-
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I believe-
That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I believe-
That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I believe-
That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them
I believe-
That you can keep going long after you can't.
I believe-
That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe-
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I believe-
That regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there
had better be something else to take its place.
I believe-
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.
I believe-
That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I believe-
That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time!
I believe-
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I believe-
That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I believe-
That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I believe-
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've
learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I believe-
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I believe-
That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I believe-
That our background and circumstances may have influenced
who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe-
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other, And just
because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I believe-
That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I believe-
That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I believe-
That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I believe-
That even when you think you have no more to give, when a
friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.
I believe-
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I believe-
That the people you care about most in life are the essence of life.
Tell them today how much you love them and what they mean to you.
I believe-
That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I believe-
That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a
while and, you must forgive them for that.
I believe-
That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.
I believe-
That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I believe-
That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I believe-
That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them
I believe-
That you can keep going long after you can't.
I believe-
That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I believe-
That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I believe-
That regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there
had better be something else to take its place.
I believe-
That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.
I believe-
That money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I believe-
That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time!
I believe-
That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I believe-
That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I believe-
That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I believe-
That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've
learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I believe-
That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I believe-
That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I believe-
That our background and circumstances may have influenced
who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I believe-
That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other, And just
because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I believe-
That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I believe-
That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I believe-
That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I believe-
That even when you think you have no more to give, when a
friend cries out to you - you will find the strength to help.
I believe-
That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I believe-
That the people you care about most in life are the essence of life.
Tell them today how much you love them and what they mean to you.
LOVE AND TIME
Once upon a time all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a
vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time.
Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was
advised to evacuate the island.
The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”
“The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love, love takes time to grow,but for it to grow you have to let it Flow. God is Love, Why not make love a part of your life today?”
The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats. Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.
Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do. But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave. Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.
Just then Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat. Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”
“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”
A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat. Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”
Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”
Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help. But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”
When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.
Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.
On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”
Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”
“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?” Love wondered.
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of. Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”
“The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love, love takes time to grow,but for it to grow you have to let it Flow. God is Love, Why not make love a part of your life today?”
Tuesday 31 July 2012
BE AN ENCOURAGER
Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man
was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help
drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only
window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The
men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families,
their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service,
where they had been on vacation.
Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by.
Although the other man couldn’t hear the band – he could see it. In his mind’s eye as the gentleman by th! e window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.
It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.
She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”As you go out today, forget about your situation and let your life encourage somebody! Don't enjoy pity or "sorry"! Be an encourager!
Every afternoon when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window.
The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside.
The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance.
As the man by the window described all this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.
One warm afternoon the man by the window described a parade passing by.
Although the other man couldn’t hear the band – he could see it. In his mind’s eye as the gentleman by th! e window portrayed it with descriptive words.
Days and weeks passed.
One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away.
As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone.
Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside.
He strained to slowly turn to look out the window beside the bed.
It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window
The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall.
She said, “Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.”As you go out today, forget about your situation and let your life encourage somebody! Don't enjoy pity or "sorry"! Be an encourager!
THE JUGGLE BALL
Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the
air. You name them – work, family, health, friends and spirit and you’re
keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a
rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four
balls – family, health, friends and spirit are made of glass. If you
drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked,
damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must
understand that and strive for balance in your life. How?
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is meaningless.
Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life.
Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us each together.
Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you are going.
Don’t forget that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don’t use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special.
Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for you.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life, for without them, life is meaningless.
Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live ALL the days of your life.
Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us each together.
Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings.
Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you are going.
Don’t forget that a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
Don’t use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.
PERSISTENCE BREAK RESISTENCE
Probably the greatest example of persistence is Abraham Lincoln.
Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have quit many times - but he didn't and because he didn't quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America.
Lincoln was a champion and he never gave up. Here is a sketch of Lincoln's road to the White House:
1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.
1818 His mother died.
1831 Failed in business.
1832 Ran for state legislature - lost.
l832 Also lost his job - wanted to go to law school but couldn't get in.
1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.
1834 Ran for state legislature again - won.
1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature - defeated.
1840 Sought to become elector - defeated.
1843 Ran for Congress - lost.
1846 Ran for Congress again - this time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.
1848 Ran for re-election to Congress - lost.
1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state - rejected.
1854 Ran for Senate of the United States - lost.
1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party's national convention - get less than 100 votes.
1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again - again he lost.
1860 Elected president of the United States.
Never give up! It is not over until it is over! Persistence break resistance! When the devil persist,you know what?Resist! when he resists, insist! And when he insists, Persist!Never give up!
Born into poverty, Lincoln was faced with defeat throughout his life. He lost eight elections, twice failed in business and suffered a nervous breakdown.
He could have quit many times - but he didn't and because he didn't quit, he became one of the greatest presidents in the history of America.
Lincoln was a champion and he never gave up. Here is a sketch of Lincoln's road to the White House:
1816 His family was forced out of their home. He had to work to support them.
1818 His mother died.
1831 Failed in business.
1832 Ran for state legislature - lost.
l832 Also lost his job - wanted to go to law school but couldn't get in.
1833 Borrowed some money from a friend to begin a business and by the end of the year he was bankrupt. He spent the next 17 years of his life paying off this debt.
1834 Ran for state legislature again - won.
1835 Was engaged to be married, sweetheart died and his heart was broken.
1836 Had a total nervous breakdown and was in bed for six months.
1838 Sought to become speaker of the state legislature - defeated.
1840 Sought to become elector - defeated.
1843 Ran for Congress - lost.
1846 Ran for Congress again - this time he won - went to Washington and did a good job.
1848 Ran for re-election to Congress - lost.
1849 Sought the job of land officer in his home state - rejected.
1854 Ran for Senate of the United States - lost.
1856 Sought the Vice-Presidential nomination at his party's national convention - get less than 100 votes.
1858 Ran for U.S. Senate again - again he lost.
1860 Elected president of the United States.
Never give up! It is not over until it is over! Persistence break resistance! When the devil persist,you know what?Resist! when he resists, insist! And when he insists, Persist!Never give up!
IT IS WELL
The hymn, “It is Well with My Soul” is one of the most popular Christian
hymns. Horatio Gates Spafford (1828–1888) composed it. When Spafford
was forty-three years old as a Chicago businessman, he suffered
financial disaster in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. He and his wife
were still grieving over the death of their son shortly before the fire,
and he realized they needed to get away for a vacation. Knowing that
their friend Dwight L. Moody was going to be preaching in evangelistic
campaigns in England that fall, Spafford decided to take the entire
family to England. His wife and four daughters went ahead by a ship, and
he planned to follow in a few days. Nevertheless, on the Atlantic
Ocean, an iron sailing vessel struck the ship and the ship sank within
twelve minutes. Two hundred and twenty-six lives were lost — including
the Spaffords’ four daughters. When the survivors were brought to shore
at Cardiff, Wales, Mrs. Anna Spafford cabled her husband with two words:
“Saved alone.” Spafford booked passage on the next ship. As they were
crossing the Atlantic, the captain pointed out the place where he
thought the first ship had gone down. That night, Spafford penned the
words of the hymn: “When peace like a river attendeth my way... it is
well, it is well with my soul.” Horatio and Anna Spafford later moved to
Israel and became channels of God’s blessings to many people there. It
was indeed well with their souls.
One of the close associates of Jesus Christ betrayed Him. He was arrested, tried and condemned to die on the cross. He was crucified and died. However, as the Psalmist prophesied in Psalm 49:15, God saved Him from the power of death, and He resurrected on the third day. The suffering and death of Jesus Christ were not pleasant, but He triumphed over everything. Today, His name is exalted above every other name “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11 NIV).
Trial, temptation, hardship, calamity, death of loved one, or anything that happens to us is not the end of the road. No matter what you may be passing through, the Lord will indeed rescue you from all of it and you will join Horatio Spafford to sincerely sing, “It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.” “Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5 NIV).
One of the close associates of Jesus Christ betrayed Him. He was arrested, tried and condemned to die on the cross. He was crucified and died. However, as the Psalmist prophesied in Psalm 49:15, God saved Him from the power of death, and He resurrected on the third day. The suffering and death of Jesus Christ were not pleasant, but He triumphed over everything. Today, His name is exalted above every other name “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:10-11 NIV).
Trial, temptation, hardship, calamity, death of loved one, or anything that happens to us is not the end of the road. No matter what you may be passing through, the Lord will indeed rescue you from all of it and you will join Horatio Spafford to sincerely sing, “It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.” “Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5 NIV).
DANCE LIKE NO ONE IS WATCHING
We convince ourselves that life
will be better after we get married,
have a baby, then another.
Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough
and we'll be more content when they are.
After that we're frustrated that we
have teenagers to deal with,
we will certainly be happy
when they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete
when our spouse gets his or her act together,
when we get a nicer car,
are able to go on a nice vacation,
when we retire.
The truth is there's no better time
to be happy than right now.
If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself
and decide to be happy anyway. It is not W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ happens 2 a man that matters,but how he handles wht happens 2 him. Don't allow wht happens 2 You determine wht happens IIN you!
One of my favorite quotes comes
from Alfred D Souza.
He said, "For a long time it had seemed
to me that life was about to begin -real life.
But there was always some obstacle in the way,
something to be gotten through first,
some unfinished business,
time still to be served,
a debt to be paid. Then life would begin.
At last it dawned on me that these
obstacles were my life."
This perspective has helped me to see
that there is only one way 2 true
Happiness..... treasure every moment that you have.
And treasure it more because you shared it
with someone special (The Joy of The Lord Is My strength),
special enough to spend your time...
and remember that time waits for no one.
So stop waiting until you finish school,
until you go back to school,
until you lose ten pounds,
until you gain ten pounds,
until you have kids,
until your kids leave the house,
until you start work,
until you retire,
until you get married,
until you get divorced,
until Friday night,
until Sunday morning,
until you get a new car or home,
until your car or home is paid off,
until spring, until summer,
until fall, until winter, dry season,rainy season or Christmas
until you are off welfare or independent,
until the first or fifteenth,
until your song comes on,
until you've had a drink,
until you've sobered up,
until you die, until you are born the second time
to decide that there is no better time
than right now to be happy...
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, Work like you don't need money.
Love like you've never been hurt serve God ℓike you don't need blessings or miracles and
Dance Like no one's watching because God is not just willing to give you hapiness, He is willing and able 2 give you JOY!
will be better after we get married,
have a baby, then another.
Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough
and we'll be more content when they are.
After that we're frustrated that we
have teenagers to deal with,
we will certainly be happy
when they are out of that stage.
We tell ourselves that our life will be complete
when our spouse gets his or her act together,
when we get a nicer car,
are able to go on a nice vacation,
when we retire.
The truth is there's no better time
to be happy than right now.
If not now, when?
Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself
and decide to be happy anyway. It is not W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ happens 2 a man that matters,but how he handles wht happens 2 him. Don't allow wht happens 2 You determine wht happens IIN you!
One of my favorite quotes comes
from Alfred D Souza.
He said, "For a long time it had seemed
to me that life was about to begin -real life.
But there was always some obstacle in the way,
something to be gotten through first,
some unfinished business,
time still to be served,
a debt to be paid. Then life would begin.
At last it dawned on me that these
obstacles were my life."
This perspective has helped me to see
that there is only one way 2 true
Happiness..... treasure every moment that you have.
And treasure it more because you shared it
with someone special (The Joy of The Lord Is My strength),
special enough to spend your time...
and remember that time waits for no one.
So stop waiting until you finish school,
until you go back to school,
until you lose ten pounds,
until you gain ten pounds,
until you have kids,
until your kids leave the house,
until you start work,
until you retire,
until you get married,
until you get divorced,
until Friday night,
until Sunday morning,
until you get a new car or home,
until your car or home is paid off,
until spring, until summer,
until fall, until winter, dry season,rainy season or Christmas
until you are off welfare or independent,
until the first or fifteenth,
until your song comes on,
until you've had a drink,
until you've sobered up,
until you die, until you are born the second time
to decide that there is no better time
than right now to be happy...
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So, Work like you don't need money.
Love like you've never been hurt serve God ℓike you don't need blessings or miracles and
Dance Like no one's watching because God is not just willing to give you hapiness, He is willing and able 2 give you JOY!
YOU ARE SOMEBODY
Right Now -
-somebody is very proud of you.
-somebody is thinking of you.
-somebody is caring about you.
-somebody misses you.
-somebody wants to talk to you.
-somebody wants to be with you.
-somebody hopes you aren't in trouble.
-somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.
-somebody wants to hold your hand.
-somebody hopes everything turns out all right.
-somebody wants you to be happy.
-somebody wants you to find him/her.
-somebody is celebrating your successes.
-somebody wants to give you a gift.
-somebody thinks that you ARE a gift.
-somebody hopes you're not too cold, or too hot
-somebody wants to hug you.
-somebody loves you.
-somebody admires your strength.
-somebody is thinking of you and smiling.
-somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.
-somebody wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun.
-somebody thinks the world of you.
-somebody wants to protect you.
-somebody would do anything for you.
-somebody wants to be forgiven.
-somebody is grateful for your forgiveness.
-somebody wants to laugh with you.
-somebody remembers you and wishes that you were there.
-somebody is praising God for you.
-somebody needs to know that your love is unconditional.
-somebody values your advice.
-somebody wants to tell you how much they care.
-somebody wants to share their dreams with you.
-somebody wants to hold you in their arms.
-somebody wants YOU to hold them in your arms.
-somebody treasures your spirit.
-somebody wishes they could STOP time because of you.
-somebody praises God for your friendship and love.
-somebody can't wait to see you.
-somebody loves you for who you are.
-somebody loves the way you make them feel.
-somebody wants to be with you.
-somebody wants you to know they are there for you.
-somebody's glad that you're his/her friend.
-somebody wants to be your friend.
-somebody stayed up all night thinking about you.
-somebody is alive because of you.
-somebody is wishing that you noticed him/her.
-somebody wants to get to know you better.
-somebody wants to be near you.
-somebody misses your advice/guidance.
-somebody has faith in you.
-somebody trusts you.
-somebody needs you to send them this letter
-somebody needs your support.
-somebody needs you to have faith in them.
-somebody will cry when they read this.
-somebody needs you to let them be your friend.
-somebody hears a song that reminds them of you.
YOU are SOMEBODY to Somebody
-somebody is very proud of you.
-somebody is thinking of you.
-somebody is caring about you.
-somebody misses you.
-somebody wants to talk to you.
-somebody wants to be with you.
-somebody hopes you aren't in trouble.
-somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.
-somebody wants to hold your hand.
-somebody hopes everything turns out all right.
-somebody wants you to be happy.
-somebody wants you to find him/her.
-somebody is celebrating your successes.
-somebody wants to give you a gift.
-somebody thinks that you ARE a gift.
-somebody hopes you're not too cold, or too hot
-somebody wants to hug you.
-somebody loves you.
-somebody admires your strength.
-somebody is thinking of you and smiling.
-somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.
-somebody wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun.
-somebody thinks the world of you.
-somebody wants to protect you.
-somebody would do anything for you.
-somebody wants to be forgiven.
-somebody is grateful for your forgiveness.
-somebody wants to laugh with you.
-somebody remembers you and wishes that you were there.
-somebody is praising God for you.
-somebody needs to know that your love is unconditional.
-somebody values your advice.
-somebody wants to tell you how much they care.
-somebody wants to share their dreams with you.
-somebody wants to hold you in their arms.
-somebody wants YOU to hold them in your arms.
-somebody treasures your spirit.
-somebody wishes they could STOP time because of you.
-somebody praises God for your friendship and love.
-somebody can't wait to see you.
-somebody loves you for who you are.
-somebody loves the way you make them feel.
-somebody wants to be with you.
-somebody wants you to know they are there for you.
-somebody's glad that you're his/her friend.
-somebody wants to be your friend.
-somebody stayed up all night thinking about you.
-somebody is alive because of you.
-somebody is wishing that you noticed him/her.
-somebody wants to get to know you better.
-somebody wants to be near you.
-somebody misses your advice/guidance.
-somebody has faith in you.
-somebody trusts you.
-somebody needs you to send them this letter
-somebody needs your support.
-somebody needs you to have faith in them.
-somebody will cry when they read this.
-somebody needs you to let them be your friend.
-somebody hears a song that reminds them of you.
YOU are SOMEBODY to Somebody
I HAVE LEARNED
I've learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.
I've learned that you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you'd better know something.
I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.
I've learned that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.
I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.
I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I've learned that it's a lot easier to react than it is to think.
I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I've learned that learning to forgive takes practice.
I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.
I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I've learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I've learned that I'm getting more and more like my grandfather, and I'm kinda happy about it.
I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned that you should never tell a child her dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if she believed it
I've learned that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.
I've learned that no matter how good a friend someone is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I've learned that sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose sides even when I don't want to.
I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.
I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I've learned that if you don't want to forget something, stick it in your underwear drawer.
I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I've learned that the clothes I like best are the ones with the most holes in them.
I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I've learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.
I've learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.
I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves, get farther in life.
I've learned that many things can be powered by the mind, the trick is self-control.
I've learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.
I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.
I've learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.
I've learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.
I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I've learned that although the word "love" can have many different meaning, it loses value when overly used.
I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe. W̶̲̥̅hat have you learned?
I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back
I've learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
I've learned that it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.
I've learned that you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you'd better know something.
I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.
I've learned that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.
I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.
I've learned that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I've learned that it's a lot easier to react than it is to think.
I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I've learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I've learned that learning to forgive takes practice.
I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.
I've learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I've learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I've learned that I'm getting more and more like my grandfather, and I'm kinda happy about it.
I've learned that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I've learned that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.
I've learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned that you should never tell a child her dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if she believed it
I've learned that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.
I've learned that no matter how good a friend someone is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I've learned that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I've learned that sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose sides even when I don't want to.
I've learned that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.
I've learned that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I've learned that if you don't want to forget something, stick it in your underwear drawer.
I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I've learned that the clothes I like best are the ones with the most holes in them.
I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I've learned that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.
I've learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.
I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves, get farther in life.
I've learned that many things can be powered by the mind, the trick is self-control.
I've learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.
I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I've learned that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.
I've learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.
I've learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.
I've learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I've learned that although the word "love" can have many different meaning, it loses value when overly used.
I've learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe. W̶̲̥̅hat have you learned?
Monday 2 July 2012
WHAT IS LOVE?
A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8
year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and
deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think:
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca - age 8
When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4
Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen," Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6
"There are two kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them." Jenny - age 8
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6
"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore," Cindy - age 8
"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6
"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine -age 5
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4
"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." Karen - age 7
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget," Jessica - age 8
Sincerely how many of us have really asked of ourselves this question W̶̲̥̅̊Н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ IS LOVE? I want you t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ ponder on this question. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ is your practical definition of love?
"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love." Rebecca - age 8
When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth." Billy - age 4
"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other." Karl - age 5
"Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs." Chrissy - age 6
"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired." Terri - age 4
Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK." Danny - age 7
"Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss" Emily - age 8
"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen," Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate," Nikka - age 6
"There are two kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both kinds of them." Jenny - age 8
"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday." Noelle - age 7
"Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well." Tommy - age 6
"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore," Cindy - age 8
"My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night." Clare - age 6
"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken." Elaine -age 5
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford." Chris - age 7
"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day." Mary Ann - age 4
"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones." Lauren - age 4
"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." Karen - age 7
"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn't think it's gross." Mark - age 6
"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget," Jessica - age 8
Sincerely how many of us have really asked of ourselves this question W̶̲̥̅̊Н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ IS LOVE? I want you t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ ponder on this question. W̶̲̥̅̊н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ is your practical definition of love?
THE PASSPORTS , THE PYTHONS AND THE PASTORS!
Hello friends it is with heaviness of heart that I pick up my pen from
the basket of ministry to pen down wot am about to say. First I thought of
leaving issues the way they already are or should I say "judge not
so that you will not be judged"? But am encourage to speak up because "by
their fruit you shall know them". Maybe I should add that am tired of
the fact that now when you tell people you r a
pastor, they look at you twice and you can just read in their eyes "am scared, and don't know whether to trust you or not". Their imaginary placards boldly reads "are you a passport,Python or a Pastor?"
I am daily bombarded with news and practical events that really calls for concern, from the new prophetic wave without sound word base and doctrines, to the industrialization of ministry across
the country, the display of charisma without character, the raising of a breed of believers who lack substance as a result of 'spiritual malnutrition or kwashokor' rooted in lack of balance diet from
their so called Pastors, the emergence of disciples who r not disciplined,charisma without character leading to various katakata, believers without behavior and who lack sound judgment, really calls for concern.
We cannot deny the fact that not all Pastors are called by God, some called God, some Called themselves, some were Called by their Stomach, some Volunteered, while others were called by God. Any how you got into ministry, there Is one factor you cannot sweep under the carpet- THE GOD FACTOR! With what is happening especially in some S̅ocalled churches nowadays I cannot but ask the
question DO WE REALLY FEAR GOD? The painful truth is that some who were genuinely called by God, are missing it because they feel intimidated by some of those not called by God who r being celebrated..
Let mi not bore you with too much reasons why I want to speak today, I will go straight to the point. My point is that not everyone who goes by the title
of a pastor or man of God is truly one, some r passports or Pythons!
THE PASSPORTS
Some pastors r Passport, they r the photocopy of another Pastor. Thank God for mentors, but your mentor must not b your method. Christ is your Ultimate model. You don't have 2 fry your hair because your mentor is doing so , the anointing is not in the hair. You don't have 2 always re-preach the sermon of other men of God. You can spend time with God and he will give you a message. Imitation most of the time is limitation. Don't get moi wrong I have mentors too. Whot am saying is that many Pastors now i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the name of father i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the Lord and mentor have been placed i̅in a box. A pastor of Church Z invited a guest preacher for his convention, the invited guest told the pastor of Church Z..I cannot come for your
programme! The pastor asked why, he said "You r not part of our clique!".. Some Pastor even go 2
extent of reciting the tongues of their socalled mentors.
The truth is your mentor is human and can mk
mistakes, some can even function as the "Old Prophet" i̅in the book of Kings, b careful..You need
2 hear God for yourself. If as a pastor your "pastor said" and "my mentor said" is more than your "God said", you have 2 watch it, you r tinting towards
a Passport.Stop trying 2 b likee somebody else because the best you can b is a photocopy and a
passport of wht already is.
THE PYTHONS
If not that I understand the fact that people generally have a short attention span, I would have
written a whole book on this.
We have somany pythons on pastors clothing...a whole lot of them out there! Pythons shrink the live out of people. They see ministry as industry and can go any length t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ get the crowd. They r not interested i̅in the well being of their flock as far as their pocket is filled. Pythons kill, steal and destroy the sheep.
One way 2 identify pythons is that they send toxics into the air in the name of revelation and " God said" when God did not say! Most of their doctrines are not in line with scriptures,or they r scriptures turned upside down..their foundation is not strong.
They may reign for a while but they suddenly fade away. They have turn themselves into "god of men"
A Parent and strong members of Church "A" were
traveling out of town and they decided that daughter stay with their pastor because they didn't want her 2 mess around when they r way. Unfortunately, the python disflowered the girl and
threaten her that if she tells anybody she will die..she is iin the University now,and she is S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡
afraid of Pastors.
Another brother i̅in another Church" B" i̅in Delta state
was the head of Ushers iin the church. He was into Shipping, one of his expensive badges was stolen
and it is really making things difficult for him. All attempts 2 find the stolen vessel is proving
abortive. They had a programme iin his church and a "prophet" was invited,the prophet on the day of the programme mentioned his name,called
his phone number, and this brother rushed forward.
The prophet told him "God" was telling him who stole the vessel and whre it is located, but that the brother should see him after the service. After
service the brother met him, he told the brother that before he will give him the complete prophecy he should go and bring N450,000 then he will tell him the name of the person who stole the vessel and
Whre it is located. The brother begged him that he
does not have such amount, he told him that he should forget the prophecy then. The brother got angry and went 2 meet his "Pastor" who invited the prophet,2 tell him wht was happening and for the pastor 2 go and plead with the prophet, the Pastor
told him 2 go and settle the prophet. That was how the guy angrily left the church!...
Time will
not permit mi 2 tell you more, but I know
you understand wht I am talking about. Back iin the days when a pastor is your referee iin your CV companies consider it, but now....
THE PASTORS
I am not going 2 say much about this...than 2 say, they r called by God,and they see their calling as
a privilege. All their desire is 2 please their boss as they see 2 the well being of their flock. They do the
work of the ministry not because of wht they can gain but because at the end they want 2 hear, "well done gud and faithful servant,even as the Lord prosper them here on earth. They r conscious of the fact that, they were first christians before they became pastors and they don't want 2 miss heaven. They r "Men of God" not "God of men"! They r not perfect beings but they try their best 2 b kingdom examples. They don't say do wht I say but don't do wht I do. They boldly say imitate mi as I imitate Christ
If you think am talking 2 only Pastors, you r wrong...r you under a Passport,Python, or a Pastor. The truth is alot of Christians r very gullible and believe anything. Why has the prophetic ministry become a merchandise, because people r looking for teachers who will tell them what their itching ear wants 2 hear. They want who will tell them who their enemies r, or about d̶̲̥̅̊ problem they r already aware of. Some native doctors left shrines,put on a fine suit,and you who have been a believer since 19Abraham and 19Moses cannot sense the difference? Check your bornagainness...How can a Pastor bring a calabash and native pot 2 church
and say write your prayer point and put it inside, we want 2 use what the devil is using 2 fight him
back", and you see members obeying the
So called "divine instruction"?
It is worth noting however that Sometimes members can turn a pastor into a
passport or a python as a result of their attitude towards him. Your pastor will kindly tell you to come
and give to support God's work, you will not! A prophet from nowhere who does not understand your spiritual history comes and tell you that you will die, and says sow a seed of one million, you produce the seed with speed, and your pastor begins to wonder how you got such an amount.
The danger of sitting under a passport or python is that you will suffer the consequences. Most of the time, I wonder how people run after signs and wonders, when they r signs and a wonder themselves. You r a type of your pastor. If you r a victim of a scam you have to check yourself because, your desire is also faulty!
Finally Pastor, r you a Passport, python or a pastor? Who called you? If you were genuinely called, r you doing ministry in the way of the Lord, or in the way of the vogue? You started well but now you r missing it,remember better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof...please forget about your title or position it doesn't matter what matters is your mantle. Member, are you under a passport or a python, you better prayerfully look for a PASTOR,...i rest my case.
pastor, they look at you twice and you can just read in their eyes "am scared, and don't know whether to trust you or not". Their imaginary placards boldly reads "are you a passport,Python or a Pastor?"
I am daily bombarded with news and practical events that really calls for concern, from the new prophetic wave without sound word base and doctrines, to the industrialization of ministry across
the country, the display of charisma without character, the raising of a breed of believers who lack substance as a result of 'spiritual malnutrition or kwashokor' rooted in lack of balance diet from
their so called Pastors, the emergence of disciples who r not disciplined,charisma without character leading to various katakata, believers without behavior and who lack sound judgment, really calls for concern.
We cannot deny the fact that not all Pastors are called by God, some called God, some Called themselves, some were Called by their Stomach, some Volunteered, while others were called by God. Any how you got into ministry, there Is one factor you cannot sweep under the carpet- THE GOD FACTOR! With what is happening especially in some S̅ocalled churches nowadays I cannot but ask the
question DO WE REALLY FEAR GOD? The painful truth is that some who were genuinely called by God, are missing it because they feel intimidated by some of those not called by God who r being celebrated..
Let mi not bore you with too much reasons why I want to speak today, I will go straight to the point. My point is that not everyone who goes by the title
of a pastor or man of God is truly one, some r passports or Pythons!
THE PASSPORTS
Some pastors r Passport, they r the photocopy of another Pastor. Thank God for mentors, but your mentor must not b your method. Christ is your Ultimate model. You don't have 2 fry your hair because your mentor is doing so , the anointing is not in the hair. You don't have 2 always re-preach the sermon of other men of God. You can spend time with God and he will give you a message. Imitation most of the time is limitation. Don't get moi wrong I have mentors too. Whot am saying is that many Pastors now i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the name of father i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the Lord and mentor have been placed i̅in a box. A pastor of Church Z invited a guest preacher for his convention, the invited guest told the pastor of Church Z..I cannot come for your
programme! The pastor asked why, he said "You r not part of our clique!".. Some Pastor even go 2
extent of reciting the tongues of their socalled mentors.
The truth is your mentor is human and can mk
mistakes, some can even function as the "Old Prophet" i̅in the book of Kings, b careful..You need
2 hear God for yourself. If as a pastor your "pastor said" and "my mentor said" is more than your "God said", you have 2 watch it, you r tinting towards
a Passport.Stop trying 2 b likee somebody else because the best you can b is a photocopy and a
passport of wht already is.
THE PYTHONS
If not that I understand the fact that people generally have a short attention span, I would have
written a whole book on this.
We have somany pythons on pastors clothing...a whole lot of them out there! Pythons shrink the live out of people. They see ministry as industry and can go any length t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ get the crowd. They r not interested i̅in the well being of their flock as far as their pocket is filled. Pythons kill, steal and destroy the sheep.
One way 2 identify pythons is that they send toxics into the air in the name of revelation and " God said" when God did not say! Most of their doctrines are not in line with scriptures,or they r scriptures turned upside down..their foundation is not strong.
They may reign for a while but they suddenly fade away. They have turn themselves into "god of men"
A Parent and strong members of Church "A" were
traveling out of town and they decided that daughter stay with their pastor because they didn't want her 2 mess around when they r way. Unfortunately, the python disflowered the girl and
threaten her that if she tells anybody she will die..she is iin the University now,and she is S̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡
afraid of Pastors.
Another brother i̅in another Church" B" i̅in Delta state
was the head of Ushers iin the church. He was into Shipping, one of his expensive badges was stolen
and it is really making things difficult for him. All attempts 2 find the stolen vessel is proving
abortive. They had a programme iin his church and a "prophet" was invited,the prophet on the day of the programme mentioned his name,called
his phone number, and this brother rushed forward.
The prophet told him "God" was telling him who stole the vessel and whre it is located, but that the brother should see him after the service. After
service the brother met him, he told the brother that before he will give him the complete prophecy he should go and bring N450,000 then he will tell him the name of the person who stole the vessel and
Whre it is located. The brother begged him that he
does not have such amount, he told him that he should forget the prophecy then. The brother got angry and went 2 meet his "Pastor" who invited the prophet,2 tell him wht was happening and for the pastor 2 go and plead with the prophet, the Pastor
told him 2 go and settle the prophet. That was how the guy angrily left the church!...
Time will
not permit mi 2 tell you more, but I know
you understand wht I am talking about. Back iin the days when a pastor is your referee iin your CV companies consider it, but now....
THE PASTORS
I am not going 2 say much about this...than 2 say, they r called by God,and they see their calling as
a privilege. All their desire is 2 please their boss as they see 2 the well being of their flock. They do the
work of the ministry not because of wht they can gain but because at the end they want 2 hear, "well done gud and faithful servant,even as the Lord prosper them here on earth. They r conscious of the fact that, they were first christians before they became pastors and they don't want 2 miss heaven. They r "Men of God" not "God of men"! They r not perfect beings but they try their best 2 b kingdom examples. They don't say do wht I say but don't do wht I do. They boldly say imitate mi as I imitate Christ
If you think am talking 2 only Pastors, you r wrong...r you under a Passport,Python, or a Pastor. The truth is alot of Christians r very gullible and believe anything. Why has the prophetic ministry become a merchandise, because people r looking for teachers who will tell them what their itching ear wants 2 hear. They want who will tell them who their enemies r, or about d̶̲̥̅̊ problem they r already aware of. Some native doctors left shrines,put on a fine suit,and you who have been a believer since 19Abraham and 19Moses cannot sense the difference? Check your bornagainness...How can a Pastor bring a calabash and native pot 2 church
and say write your prayer point and put it inside, we want 2 use what the devil is using 2 fight him
back", and you see members obeying the
So called "divine instruction"?
It is worth noting however that Sometimes members can turn a pastor into a
passport or a python as a result of their attitude towards him. Your pastor will kindly tell you to come
and give to support God's work, you will not! A prophet from nowhere who does not understand your spiritual history comes and tell you that you will die, and says sow a seed of one million, you produce the seed with speed, and your pastor begins to wonder how you got such an amount.
The danger of sitting under a passport or python is that you will suffer the consequences. Most of the time, I wonder how people run after signs and wonders, when they r signs and a wonder themselves. You r a type of your pastor. If you r a victim of a scam you have to check yourself because, your desire is also faulty!
Finally Pastor, r you a Passport, python or a pastor? Who called you? If you were genuinely called, r you doing ministry in the way of the Lord, or in the way of the vogue? You started well but now you r missing it,remember better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof...please forget about your title or position it doesn't matter what matters is your mantle. Member, are you under a passport or a python, you better prayerfully look for a PASTOR,...i rest my case.
Friday 22 June 2012
THE PACKAGE
A married lady was expecting a birthday gift from her husband. For many
months she had admired a beautiful diamond ring in a showroom, and
knowing her husband could afford it, she told him that was all she
wanted. As her birthday approached, this lady awaited signs that her
hubby had purchased the diamond ring.
Finally, on the morning of her birthday, her hubby called her into his study. He told her how proud he was t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ have such a good wife, and told her how much he loved her. He handed her a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, the wife opened the box & found a lovely,leather-bound Bible,with the wife's name embossed in gold. Angrily, she raised her voice at her husband & said, "with all your money you give me a Bible? She stormed out of the house, leaving her husband.
Many years passed & the lady was very successful in business. she managed to settle for a more beautiful house and a wonderful family, but realized her ex-husband was very old, & thought perhaps she should go visit him. she had not seen him for many years. but before she could make arrangement, she received a telegram telling her that her ex-husband had passed away, & willed all his possessions to her. she needed to come back immediately & take care of things. when she arrived at her ex-hubby's house sudden sadness & regret filled her heart. she began to search through her ex-hubby's important papers & saw the still new Bible, just as she had left it years before. With tears she opened the Bible & began to turn the pages. Her ex-husband had carefully underlined a verse, Matt 7:11 'And if you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more shall your heavenly father, who is in heaven, not give what is good to those who ask him?'' as she read those words, a tiny package dropped from the back of the Bible. it had a diamond ring wit her name engraved on it. The same diamond ring which she saw at the showroom many years ago. On the tag was the date of her birth, & the words 'LOVE U ALWAYS'. She could not hold back her tears, they freely flowed down her Cheeks! It dawned on her t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ her Husband was the best thing that ever happened t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ her!!
How many times do we miss God's blessings just because they A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ not packaged the way we expect! Βε̲̣̣̣̥ sensitive! Sometimes Big things come i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ small Packages.... Don't miss your divine Package! Βε̲̣̣̣̥ sensitive!
Hello people, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY? please leave a comment and share.
Finally, on the morning of her birthday, her hubby called her into his study. He told her how proud he was t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ have such a good wife, and told her how much he loved her. He handed her a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, the wife opened the box & found a lovely,leather-bound Bible,with the wife's name embossed in gold. Angrily, she raised her voice at her husband & said, "with all your money you give me a Bible? She stormed out of the house, leaving her husband.
Many years passed & the lady was very successful in business. she managed to settle for a more beautiful house and a wonderful family, but realized her ex-husband was very old, & thought perhaps she should go visit him. she had not seen him for many years. but before she could make arrangement, she received a telegram telling her that her ex-husband had passed away, & willed all his possessions to her. she needed to come back immediately & take care of things. when she arrived at her ex-hubby's house sudden sadness & regret filled her heart. she began to search through her ex-hubby's important papers & saw the still new Bible, just as she had left it years before. With tears she opened the Bible & began to turn the pages. Her ex-husband had carefully underlined a verse, Matt 7:11 'And if you, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more shall your heavenly father, who is in heaven, not give what is good to those who ask him?'' as she read those words, a tiny package dropped from the back of the Bible. it had a diamond ring wit her name engraved on it. The same diamond ring which she saw at the showroom many years ago. On the tag was the date of her birth, & the words 'LOVE U ALWAYS'. She could not hold back her tears, they freely flowed down her Cheeks! It dawned on her t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ her Husband was the best thing that ever happened t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ her!!
How many times do we miss God's blessings just because they A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ not packaged the way we expect! Βε̲̣̣̣̥ sensitive! Sometimes Big things come i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ small Packages.... Don't miss your divine Package! Βε̲̣̣̣̥ sensitive!
Hello people, WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY? please leave a comment and share.
GOD'S COFFEE
A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to
visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into
complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some
expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
"If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... And then you began eyeing each other's cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of Life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us."
God brews the coffee, not the cups.......... Enjoy your coffee!
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything."
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some
expensive, some exquisite - telling them to help themselves to the coffee.
When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said:
"If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is the source of your problems and stress.
Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink.
What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups... And then you began eyeing each other's cups.
Now consider this: Life is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain Life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of Life we live.
Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee God has provided us."
God brews the coffee, not the cups.......... Enjoy your coffee!
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything."
TAKE THE SON
Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young
son,shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around
the
world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection.
Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others adorned the walls of their family estate. The widowed elderly man looked on with
satisfaction as his only child became an experienced art collector. The son's trained eye and sharp business mind caused his father to beam with
pride as they dealt with art collectors around the world.
As winter approached, war engulfed their nation, and the young man left to serve his country. After only a few short weeks, the elderly man
received a telegram that his beloved son was missing in action. The art collector anxiously awaited more news, fearing he would never see his
son again. Within days his fears were confirmed. The young man had died while rushing a fellow soldier to a medic. Distraught and lonely, the old man faced the upcoming Christmas holidays with anguish and sadness.
The joy of the season-a season that he and his son had so looked forward to in the past-would visit his house no longer. On Christmas morning, a
knock on the door awakened the depressed old man. As he walked to the door, the masterpieces of art on the walls only reminded him that his son was not coming home. He opened the door and was greeted by a soldier with a large package in his hand.
The soldier introduced himself to the old man by saying, "I was a friend of your son. I was the one he was rescuing when he died. May I come i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ for a few moments? I have something to show you." As the two began t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ talk, the soldier told of how the man's son had told every one of his-and his father's-love of fine art work. "I'm also an artist," said the soldier, "and I want to give you this." As the old man began to unwrap the package, paper gave way to reveal a portrait of the man's son. Though the world would never consider it a work of genius, the painting
featured the young man's face in striking detail.
Overcome with emotion, the old man thanked the soldier, promising t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ hang the portrait above the fireplace. A few hours later, after the soldier had departed, the old man set about his task. True to his word,the painting went above the fireplace, pushing aside thousands of dollars worth of paintings. And then the old man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the gift he had been given. During the days and weeks that followed, the man learned that his son had rescued dozens of wounded soldiers before a bullet stilled his caring heart. As the stories of his son's gallantry continued to reach
him, fatherly pride and satisfaction began to ease his grief, as he realized that, although his son was no longer with him, the boy's life would live on because of those he had touched. The painting of his son soon became his most prized possession, far eclipsing any interest i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the priceless pieces for which museums around the world clamored. He told
his neighbors it was the greatest gift he had ever received. The following spring, the old man became ill and passed away. The art world was in anticipation, since, with the old man's passing, and his only son dead, those paintings would be sold at an auction. According t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the will of the old man, all of the art works would be auctioned on Christmas Day, the way he had received his greatest gift.
The day finally arrived and art collectors from around the world gathered to bid on some of the world's most spectacular paintings.
Dreams could be fulfilled this day; greatness could be achieved as some could say," I have the greatest collection." The auction began with a painting that was not on any museum list... It was the painting of the old man's son. The auctioneer asked for an opening bid, but the room was silent.
"Who will open the bidding with $100?" he asked. Moments passed as Na̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊ђ one spoke. From the back of the room came, "Who cares about that
painting? It's just a picture of his son. Let's forget it and get on t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the good ones." More voices echoed in agreement. "No, we have to sell
this one-first," replied the auctioneer. "Now who will take the son?"
Finally, a friend of the old man spoke. "Will you take $10 for the painting? That's all I have. "Will anyone go higher?" called the auctioneer. After more silence he said, "Going once, going twice...Gone!" The gavel fell. Cheers filled the room and someone shouted, "Now we can get on with it and bid on these treasures!"The auctioneer looked at the audience and announced that the auction was over. Stunned disbelief quieted the room. Then someone spoke up and asked, "What do you mean it's over? We didn't come here for a portrait of some old man's son! What about all of the other paintings? There are
millions of dollars worth of art work here. We demand an explanation!"
The auctioneer replied, "It's very simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes the son...gets it all."
Friends, Just as the art collectors discovered on that day...The message is still
the same...the love of the Father....a Father whose son gave his life for others...And because of that Father's love...Whoever takes the Son gets it all. It is as simple as that, take Jesus and get the whole of God!TAKE THE SON....you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ just a click away from more inspiring articles and stories visit www.anthonyojspeaks.blogspot.com 2180A49E>....... Please don't just read, share and leave a comment. thanks ...
world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection.
Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and many others adorned the walls of their family estate. The widowed elderly man looked on with
satisfaction as his only child became an experienced art collector. The son's trained eye and sharp business mind caused his father to beam with
pride as they dealt with art collectors around the world.
As winter approached, war engulfed their nation, and the young man left to serve his country. After only a few short weeks, the elderly man
received a telegram that his beloved son was missing in action. The art collector anxiously awaited more news, fearing he would never see his
son again. Within days his fears were confirmed. The young man had died while rushing a fellow soldier to a medic. Distraught and lonely, the old man faced the upcoming Christmas holidays with anguish and sadness.
The joy of the season-a season that he and his son had so looked forward to in the past-would visit his house no longer. On Christmas morning, a
knock on the door awakened the depressed old man. As he walked to the door, the masterpieces of art on the walls only reminded him that his son was not coming home. He opened the door and was greeted by a soldier with a large package in his hand.
The soldier introduced himself to the old man by saying, "I was a friend of your son. I was the one he was rescuing when he died. May I come i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ for a few moments? I have something to show you." As the two began t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ talk, the soldier told of how the man's son had told every one of his-and his father's-love of fine art work. "I'm also an artist," said the soldier, "and I want to give you this." As the old man began to unwrap the package, paper gave way to reveal a portrait of the man's son. Though the world would never consider it a work of genius, the painting
featured the young man's face in striking detail.
Overcome with emotion, the old man thanked the soldier, promising t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ hang the portrait above the fireplace. A few hours later, after the soldier had departed, the old man set about his task. True to his word,the painting went above the fireplace, pushing aside thousands of dollars worth of paintings. And then the old man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the gift he had been given. During the days and weeks that followed, the man learned that his son had rescued dozens of wounded soldiers before a bullet stilled his caring heart. As the stories of his son's gallantry continued to reach
him, fatherly pride and satisfaction began to ease his grief, as he realized that, although his son was no longer with him, the boy's life would live on because of those he had touched. The painting of his son soon became his most prized possession, far eclipsing any interest i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ the priceless pieces for which museums around the world clamored. He told
his neighbors it was the greatest gift he had ever received. The following spring, the old man became ill and passed away. The art world was in anticipation, since, with the old man's passing, and his only son dead, those paintings would be sold at an auction. According t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the will of the old man, all of the art works would be auctioned on Christmas Day, the way he had received his greatest gift.
The day finally arrived and art collectors from around the world gathered to bid on some of the world's most spectacular paintings.
Dreams could be fulfilled this day; greatness could be achieved as some could say," I have the greatest collection." The auction began with a painting that was not on any museum list... It was the painting of the old man's son. The auctioneer asked for an opening bid, but the room was silent.
"Who will open the bidding with $100?" he asked. Moments passed as Na̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊a̶̲̥̅̊ђ one spoke. From the back of the room came, "Who cares about that
painting? It's just a picture of his son. Let's forget it and get on t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ the good ones." More voices echoed in agreement. "No, we have to sell
this one-first," replied the auctioneer. "Now who will take the son?"
Finally, a friend of the old man spoke. "Will you take $10 for the painting? That's all I have. "Will anyone go higher?" called the auctioneer. After more silence he said, "Going once, going twice...Gone!" The gavel fell. Cheers filled the room and someone shouted, "Now we can get on with it and bid on these treasures!"The auctioneer looked at the audience and announced that the auction was over. Stunned disbelief quieted the room. Then someone spoke up and asked, "What do you mean it's over? We didn't come here for a portrait of some old man's son! What about all of the other paintings? There are
millions of dollars worth of art work here. We demand an explanation!"
The auctioneer replied, "It's very simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes the son...gets it all."
Friends, Just as the art collectors discovered on that day...The message is still
the same...the love of the Father....a Father whose son gave his life for others...And because of that Father's love...Whoever takes the Son gets it all. It is as simple as that, take Jesus and get the whole of God!TAKE THE SON....you A̶̲̥̅̊rε̲̣̣̣̥ just a click away from more inspiring articles and stories visit www.anthonyojspeaks.blogspot.com 2180A49E>....... Please don't just read, share and leave a comment. thanks ...
Wednesday 20 June 2012
LOVING THE UNATTRACTIVE
Mohammed stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and
studied the crowd of people making their way through Nnamdi Azikiwe
Airport. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he
didn't, the girl with the rose.
His interest in her had begun thirteen months before i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a public library he visited. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the previous owner's name, Miss Chinasa Ndukwe. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in Asokoro i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Abuja City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond.
The next day he was shipped overseas for Peace Keeping assignment i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a neighbouring country. During the next year and one month the two grew to know each other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A romance was budding. Mohammed requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn't matter what she looked like.
When the day finally came for him to return from Liberia, they scheduled their first meeting - 7:00 PM at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. "You'll recognize me," she wrote, "by the red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel." So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he'd never seen.
I'll let Mohammed tell you what happened:
A young woman was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips. "Going my way, soldier?" she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then I saw Ngozi Obiora. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify me to her. This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be, grateful. I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment.
"I'm Lieutenant Mohammed,and you must be Miss Chinasa. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"
The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my dress. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"
It's not difficult to understand Miss Chinasa's wisdom, The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are. Mohammed,Chinasa, Mrs Obiora... W̶̲̥̅̊Н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ do YOU have t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ say?
His interest in her had begun thirteen months before i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a public library he visited. Taking a book off the shelf he found himself intrigued, not with the words of the book, but with the notes penciled in the margin. The soft handwriting reflected a thoughtful soul and insightful mind. In the front of the book, he discovered the previous owner's name, Miss Chinasa Ndukwe. With time and effort he located her address. She lived in Asokoro i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ Abuja City. He wrote her a letter introducing himself and inviting her to correspond.
The next day he was shipped overseas for Peace Keeping assignment i̶̲̥̅̊n̶̲̥̅̊ a neighbouring country. During the next year and one month the two grew to know each other through the mail. Each letter was a seed falling on a fertile heart. A romance was budding. Mohammed requested a photograph, but she refused. She felt that if he really cared, it wouldn't matter what she looked like.
When the day finally came for him to return from Liberia, they scheduled their first meeting - 7:00 PM at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja. "You'll recognize me," she wrote, "by the red rose I'll be wearing on my lapel." So at 7:00 he was in the station looking for a girl whose heart he loved, but whose face he'd never seen.
I'll let Mohammed tell you what happened:
A young woman was coming toward me, her figure long and slim. Her blonde hair lay back in curls from her delicate ears; her eyes were blue as flowers. Her lips and chin had a gentle firmness, and in her pale green suit she was like springtime come alive. I started toward her, entirely forgetting to notice that she was not wearing a rose. As I moved, a small, provocative smile curved her lips. "Going my way, soldier?" she murmured. Almost uncontrollably I made one step closer to her, and then I saw Ngozi Obiora. She was standing almost directly behind the girl. A woman well past 40, she had graying hair tucked under a worn hat. She was more than plump, her thick-ankled feet thrust into low-heeled shoes. The girl in the green suit was walking quickly away. I felt as though I was split in two, so keen was my desire to follow her, and yet so deep was my longing for the woman whose spirit had truly companioned me and upheld my own. And there she stood. Her pale, plump face was gentle and sensible, her gray eyes had a warm and kindly twinkle. I did not hesitate. My fingers gripped the small worn blue leather copy of the book that was to identify me to her. This would not be love, but it would be something precious, something perhaps even better than love, a friendship for which I had been and must ever be, grateful. I squared my shoulders and saluted and held out the book to the woman, even though while I spoke I felt choked by the bitterness of my disappointment.
"I'm Lieutenant Mohammed,and you must be Miss Chinasa. I am so glad you could meet me; may I take you to dinner?"
The woman's face broadened into a tolerant smile. "I don't know what this is about, son," she answered, "but the young lady in the green suit who just went by, she begged me to wear this rose on my dress. And she said if you were to ask me out to dinner, I should go and tell you that she is waiting for you in the big restaurant across the street. She said it was some kind of test!"
It's not difficult to understand Miss Chinasa's wisdom, The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. "Tell me whom you love," Houssaye wrote, "And I will tell you who you are. Mohammed,Chinasa, Mrs Obiora... W̶̲̥̅̊Н̣̣̣̝̇̇̇ɑ̤̥̈̊†̥̥ do YOU have t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ say?
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