(Ok, I guess it's 'Throwback Thursday'... Here's another (Facebook) post I wrote on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 5:30pm.. :D)
At lunchtime today, an ad was running on TV, kids were saying what they would want to be when they grow up (if they grow up).
I was touched to hear such innocent ambitions and I said "awwww, dats sweet" and Mag says "Hmmmppphh, stooory, all of that will never happen and I'll prove it right here and now, in this canteen".
So the survey started, and yours truly started asking everyone what their dreams where when they where younger. Akin said he wanted to be a policeman (I work in an IT firm by the way), Kunle wanted to be a pilot, Glo wanted to be a nurse (I forgot to ask Ms. B, the caterer what her dreams where). And so in less than 5 mins, in a room with about 12 people only Chidi wanted to be an engineer which he is now, hmmmpphhh.
Yours truly wanted to be two things actually - Newscaster ( inspired by the then Sene Alwell-Brown), I used to practise memorizing stories on the newspaper and looking up to read it without looking into the paper, it was so haaarrrd, if only I had known there was a screen right in front of those guys where they were reading it off from *iiisssshhh*, I would have kept at it. Then, I wanted to be a Doctor, but I don't like the sight of blood, or wounds or lifeless bodies, how I for do am na? -_-
In summary, Mag's theory proven without much arithmetic..... but I still believe...
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Elected - the days ahead...
(Going through old notes on Facebook today and I'm reminded of this one... It was written on Sunday, November 9, 2008... :) Here goes...)
Dear Lord,
Your word is of no personal interpretation, it was sent to us for a purpose, let that purpose be fulfilled in our lives, let your word sink deep into our hearts bearing the fruits you desire that it bears in us, in Jesus name, Amen.
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my notes on today's sermon in church. I was blessed by it and i thought to share, I pray u r blessed too
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What changed for Obama right after the election when he became president-elect of the United States of America? His security was beefed up, he was briefed by the secret service intelligence agency, he has access to inside information, he’s sitting with advisers on national matters etc.. All this, after the election.
The bible talks about the physical realm being a mirror of things in the spiritual.
Now let’s see the original picture of what’s playing out here:
Rom 9:11
11 (for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls)
We have been elected (called) by God, we didn’t choose him, he chose us. The benefits accrued to the elected one is as follows:
- Security is beefed up, angels are assigned to minister to you and on your behalf, they are at your beck and call
- The Holy Spirit begins to reveal deep things to you; he gives you insight into matters. You relate with him as one because you understand his language as an elected one and you know when he is speaking.
It would be strange at this time for Obama to begin to worry about things like house rent, what he and his family will eat the next day, school fees for his kids e.t.c, he has no cares or worries over such matters now because they will automatically be taken care of as a result of his election. His priority now is assuming the elected post and doing the work of the office he has been elected into.
This is one elected by men…..
Imagine being elected by God, you should not begin to worry about that challenge, that sickness, that debt that….. whatever it is that brings you worry. When he called you he made a provision and all you have to do is step into the office you’ve been elected into and begin to perform the duties required, just like the bible said – seek first the kingdom of God and every other thing will be added unto you- get acquainted with the requirements of this office through Gods word and begin to work is supper protection and abundance. Begin to touch lives, be God’s hands of healing to a broken world.
If you have doubts that just maybe, you might not be able to function well in the calling which you’ve been elected into, have no fear, faithful is the one who called you and he’ll equip you with all that’s required for a successful time in office.
And guess what, you’ve been elected into an office that you’ll occupy throughout your life time because only you can reach your world for God.
So rejoice and take up your office and its entitlement with joy!!
Dear Lord,
Your word is of no personal interpretation, it was sent to us for a purpose, let that purpose be fulfilled in our lives, let your word sink deep into our hearts bearing the fruits you desire that it bears in us, in Jesus name, Amen.
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my notes on today's sermon in church. I was blessed by it and i thought to share, I pray u r blessed too
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What changed for Obama right after the election when he became president-elect of the United States of America? His security was beefed up, he was briefed by the secret service intelligence agency, he has access to inside information, he’s sitting with advisers on national matters etc.. All this, after the election.
The bible talks about the physical realm being a mirror of things in the spiritual.
Now let’s see the original picture of what’s playing out here:
Rom 9:11
11 (for the children not yet being born, nor having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according election might stand, not of works but of Him who calls)
We have been elected (called) by God, we didn’t choose him, he chose us. The benefits accrued to the elected one is as follows:
- Security is beefed up, angels are assigned to minister to you and on your behalf, they are at your beck and call
- The Holy Spirit begins to reveal deep things to you; he gives you insight into matters. You relate with him as one because you understand his language as an elected one and you know when he is speaking.
It would be strange at this time for Obama to begin to worry about things like house rent, what he and his family will eat the next day, school fees for his kids e.t.c, he has no cares or worries over such matters now because they will automatically be taken care of as a result of his election. His priority now is assuming the elected post and doing the work of the office he has been elected into.
This is one elected by men…..
Imagine being elected by God, you should not begin to worry about that challenge, that sickness, that debt that….. whatever it is that brings you worry. When he called you he made a provision and all you have to do is step into the office you’ve been elected into and begin to perform the duties required, just like the bible said – seek first the kingdom of God and every other thing will be added unto you- get acquainted with the requirements of this office through Gods word and begin to work is supper protection and abundance. Begin to touch lives, be God’s hands of healing to a broken world.
If you have doubts that just maybe, you might not be able to function well in the calling which you’ve been elected into, have no fear, faithful is the one who called you and he’ll equip you with all that’s required for a successful time in office.
And guess what, you’ve been elected into an office that you’ll occupy throughout your life time because only you can reach your world for God.
So rejoice and take up your office and its entitlement with joy!!
It’s ok now, you can relax, you are covered...
(I wrote this post way back in July 2009, can't remember what was on my mind then, but yes, my views on this still hasn't changed, so I'll just go ahead and share it again)
GOD says “Wives, be subject (be submissive and adapt yourselves) to your own husbands as [a service] to the Lord.…”.
Beijing conference says "……………".
I’m not married and like they say “some things are easier said than done”, still, these are my thoughts on SUBMISSION to one’s husband.
I believe and Love God and I know a lot of things I want to do but restrain myself from doing because of this relationship between me and God………… I said that to say this ---> read on...
It’s kinnda tough to suddenly realize that the marriage step you took means you loose your rights to making any move on your own (hehe, you didn’t know? Well, now you do), all decisions have to be approved by him. Yes, that tough independent you has to discuss your next steps with him and if he approves of it, you go ahead and if not, OUT goes that bright sparks idea, lol.
Why doesn’t he agree with me? Is it because it wasn’t his idea? Does he feel threatened by it? All these thoughts and more begin to run through your head.
But, here is what I feel the solution is…………….
God is the ultimate one we all should be submitting to, a relationship with God is already one of submission. You tell him about your plans and wait for his instructions on what steps to take. You trust that he loves you so you let your guards down and you do just what he says; to go or not to go, not ur choice but his .
When you submit to a MAN, let it be a MAN who is submitting to GOD. If he listens to God then he won’t miss out the remaining part of the scripture above which says -
- Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
- So that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word,
- That He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such
things [that she might be holy and faultless].
- Even so husbands should love their wives as [being in a sense] their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.
- For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and carefully protects and cherishes it, as Christ does the church
God’s instructions to him are simply: love her, provide for her, protect her, CHIKENA!
You are submitting to a man who is submitting to God who you are already submitting to ( hope you got that, nothing really changes you know)
God loves you, he has your back and this man is submitting to GOD, baby, you are SOOOO Covered!!!
So the question now is, What is your man submitting to? That should help you know what you are or will be submitting to.
Submission doesn’t make a fool of you, it doesn’t mean you are weak, it's WISDOM, 'cos the bible says to be “…Wise as a Serpent, Gentle as a Dove”
So, to all my strong Sisters, who like me, have got strong spirits, it’s ok now, you can come out of that protective shell, you can relax, you are covered, the Master Planner had you in mind, mmmmhhhhhh…
GOD says “Wives, be subject (be submissive and adapt yourselves) to your own husbands as [a service] to the Lord.…”.
Beijing conference says "……………".
I’m not married and like they say “some things are easier said than done”, still, these are my thoughts on SUBMISSION to one’s husband.
I believe and Love God and I know a lot of things I want to do but restrain myself from doing because of this relationship between me and God………… I said that to say this ---> read on...
It’s kinnda tough to suddenly realize that the marriage step you took means you loose your rights to making any move on your own (hehe, you didn’t know? Well, now you do), all decisions have to be approved by him. Yes, that tough independent you has to discuss your next steps with him and if he approves of it, you go ahead and if not, OUT goes that bright sparks idea, lol.
Why doesn’t he agree with me? Is it because it wasn’t his idea? Does he feel threatened by it? All these thoughts and more begin to run through your head.
But, here is what I feel the solution is…………….
God is the ultimate one we all should be submitting to, a relationship with God is already one of submission. You tell him about your plans and wait for his instructions on what steps to take. You trust that he loves you so you let your guards down and you do just what he says; to go or not to go, not ur choice but his .
When you submit to a MAN, let it be a MAN who is submitting to GOD. If he listens to God then he won’t miss out the remaining part of the scripture above which says -
- Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
- So that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the Word,
- That He might present the church to Himself in glorious splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such
things [that she might be holy and faultless].
- Even so husbands should love their wives as [being in a sense] their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.
- For no man ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and carefully protects and cherishes it, as Christ does the church
God’s instructions to him are simply: love her, provide for her, protect her, CHIKENA!
You are submitting to a man who is submitting to God who you are already submitting to ( hope you got that, nothing really changes you know)
God loves you, he has your back and this man is submitting to GOD, baby, you are SOOOO Covered!!!
So the question now is, What is your man submitting to? That should help you know what you are or will be submitting to.
Submission doesn’t make a fool of you, it doesn’t mean you are weak, it's WISDOM, 'cos the bible says to be “…Wise as a Serpent, Gentle as a Dove”
So, to all my strong Sisters, who like me, have got strong spirits, it’s ok now, you can come out of that protective shell, you can relax, you are covered, the Master Planner had you in mind, mmmmhhhhhh…
Friday, February 10, 2012
Umu nwanyi na ara kwa nsi na uwa (Women dey chop shit for this world)
Known this dude since I was little, saw him a few days back and he says I haven't been keeping in touch. Finally sent him my pin this morning and this was our first convo:
(Names have been changed to protect his identity)
Participants:
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Ebere Mayne, (He-Diot)
Messages:
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(He-Diot):
Ebere!
(He-Diot):
I get hbeef with u
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
:p
(He-Diot):
What's up?
(He-Diot):
When r u due to the hospital
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Which hospital?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Huh?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Talking to me?
(He-Diot):
No o!
(He-Diot):
Hospital ke
(He-Diot):
I was going to say hair stylist
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Lol
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Hair stylist ke?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
U wan pay? ;;)
(He-Diot):
I just dey worried abt u choice of style
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Meaning?
(He-Diot):
The dreads don't fit u dearie! U r such a cutie! Fyn, cute, and very pretty! The dreads ruin it all...
I for begin toast u if it wasn't for d dreads
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Thank you very much
(He-Diot):
Seriously!
(He-Diot):
I for begin toast u if it wasn't for d dreads
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
saved opinion.jpg (29.56 KB)
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Is that what I added you here for?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
To come and tell me what to do to my hair?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
As I don't have a mirror to see what fits me and what doesn't?
(He-Diot):
Sigh!
(He-Diot):
Its ur choice afterall...
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
What I have on my hair is my business and u can carry ur toasting and stick it up where the sun don't shine
(He-Diot):
No vex!
(He-Diot):
No vex
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Hell yea, it's my choice.
(He-Diot):
As u like do
(He-Diot):
I was just expressing myself
(He-Diot):
No need to be rude
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Well keep such 'rude' expressions to yourself
(He-Diot):
It didn't call for it
(He-Diot):
This wldnt work
(He-Diot):
I am deleting ur details
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Wareva
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So I suppose he expects that once he has expressed his opinion on my hair I should then proceed to go and scrape it and them kwuru na line na eche ka obia toast'uom? (I should stand in line waiting for his toasting).
Like my friend said "When you change the hair, what else would he want you to change again?"
And so will begin my life of 'changing'
The crap women are made to take from men in this life shaaaa....
In this one's mind now I should desire his toasting nde? That's what should crown all my efforts and hard work in this life? His toasting.
Afo sagbuo ya na toasting ya ebe ahu.
He-diot of a nonsensical someborri!!
(Names have been changed to protect his identity)
Participants:
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Ebere Mayne, (He-Diot)
Messages:
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(He-Diot):
Ebere!
(He-Diot):
I get hbeef with u
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
:p
(He-Diot):
What's up?
(He-Diot):
When r u due to the hospital
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Which hospital?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Huh?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Talking to me?
(He-Diot):
No o!
(He-Diot):
Hospital ke
(He-Diot):
I was going to say hair stylist
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Lol
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Hair stylist ke?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
U wan pay? ;;)
(He-Diot):
I just dey worried abt u choice of style
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Meaning?
(He-Diot):
The dreads don't fit u dearie! U r such a cutie! Fyn, cute, and very pretty! The dreads ruin it all...
I for begin toast u if it wasn't for d dreads
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Thank you very much
(He-Diot):
Seriously!
(He-Diot):
I for begin toast u if it wasn't for d dreads
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
saved opinion.jpg (29.56 KB)
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Is that what I added you here for?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
To come and tell me what to do to my hair?
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
As I don't have a mirror to see what fits me and what doesn't?
(He-Diot):
Sigh!
(He-Diot):
Its ur choice afterall...
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
What I have on my hair is my business and u can carry ur toasting and stick it up where the sun don't shine
(He-Diot):
No vex!
(He-Diot):
No vex
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Hell yea, it's my choice.
(He-Diot):
As u like do
(He-Diot):
I was just expressing myself
(He-Diot):
No need to be rude
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Well keep such 'rude' expressions to yourself
(He-Diot):
It didn't call for it
(He-Diot):
This wldnt work
(He-Diot):
I am deleting ur details
Ebere Mayne ® |*NG*:
Wareva
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So I suppose he expects that once he has expressed his opinion on my hair I should then proceed to go and scrape it and them kwuru na line na eche ka obia toast'uom? (I should stand in line waiting for his toasting).
Like my friend said "When you change the hair, what else would he want you to change again?"
And so will begin my life of 'changing'
The crap women are made to take from men in this life shaaaa....
In this one's mind now I should desire his toasting nde? That's what should crown all my efforts and hard work in this life? His toasting.
Afo sagbuo ya na toasting ya ebe ahu.
He-diot of a nonsensical someborri!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Hardened hearts…
“But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart and he would not listen to Moses and Aaron…” Exodus 9:12
Why did God send Moses to Pharaoh and at the same time harden Pharaoh’s heart?
hmmmmmmpphhh…..
God said to pray for our leaders, but at d same time they are acting like people who some forces are just hardening their hearts… hmmpphh
Then again I remember this saying : “…Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad…”
Now replace ‘Pharaoh’ there with the name of a Nigerian leader that you can’t understand their action…
Why is XYZ’s heart hardened to the plight of the people they are supposed to represent? Why? is it because they are about to be destroyed?
When something that’s supposed to be so clear, and they don’t seem to get it? Why?
~ questions are more than answers… ~
Why did God send Moses to Pharaoh and at the same time harden Pharaoh’s heart?
hmmmmmmpphhh…..
God said to pray for our leaders, but at d same time they are acting like people who some forces are just hardening their hearts… hmmpphh
Then again I remember this saying : “…Those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad…”
Now replace ‘Pharaoh’ there with the name of a Nigerian leader that you can’t understand their action…
Why is XYZ’s heart hardened to the plight of the people they are supposed to represent? Why? is it because they are about to be destroyed?
When something that’s supposed to be so clear, and they don’t seem to get it? Why?
~ questions are more than answers… ~
Monday, November 14, 2011
Wider, wider, wider...
"make a big circle... (shouts) Like your mother's cooking pot!!!!!"
The wonderful thing about God's love for us is that he never asks us to do stuff that he knows we can't.
In his word he says 'sin shall not have dominion over you' (Romans 6:13-14). He already said it, so what we need to do when faced with actions which we knows will not please him is to remind ourselves that we can walk away from it. Our maker who knows the way he wired us has told us that 'Sin' will not have dominion over us, this means, we are not helpless. We can walk away from that awkward situation!!! You can!! I can!! *inserts #NoteToSelf here*
I like how God keeps trying to reach out to us everyway he can, either through making the Pastor preach about something that's on our mind, or situations we are facing, or even making people like me blog about or discuss these things right when someone is facing it.
For me, I believe he's been trying to reach me lately with this song and I'll share the lyrics with you in a moment. He also placed this illustration in my spirit. You know how you pass a road in this our wonderful Lagos (well, any road which is not being maintained actually... Just that eerrrmm, our Lagos roads shaaa), you notice a small hole on the ground and you just ignore, a week later you pass by and see it's a little bit wider than before, the next time you pass there it has now transformed into a pothole that you have to avoid, next there's traffic because there's now a big hole on the road and only one side of the road is motorable.
It all started with one small-choncholo-tiny hole that wasn't fixed in time and has now transformed into a big menace.
That's how little funny situations we allow to 'have dominion' over us grow into big menaces that cause a traffic situation and mess up our lives and those of our loved ones or even affects people we don't even know. Situations that God has told us we can walk away from because when you became his, he put something within us that cannot be subdued by Sin.
Notice I said, "when you became his" because if he's not Lord over your life, sorry, Sin will have dominion over you, you can't walk away from it. So make that choice to let him be Lord over your life.
And if you're his but it still feels like you can't walk away from awkward situations, then (#NoteToself), you have not been activating this inherent ability, you're performing below your actual capacity. You can.
(#NoteToSelf... #NoteToSelf... #NoteToSelf... -_- )
- I encourage you as I encourage me -
Alright, here's the song I talked about earlier, it's by 'Casting Crowns' and it's called 'Slow Fade'.
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
The wonderful thing about God's love for us is that he never asks us to do stuff that he knows we can't.
In his word he says 'sin shall not have dominion over you' (Romans 6:13-14). He already said it, so what we need to do when faced with actions which we knows will not please him is to remind ourselves that we can walk away from it. Our maker who knows the way he wired us has told us that 'Sin' will not have dominion over us, this means, we are not helpless. We can walk away from that awkward situation!!! You can!! I can!! *inserts #NoteToSelf here*
I like how God keeps trying to reach out to us everyway he can, either through making the Pastor preach about something that's on our mind, or situations we are facing, or even making people like me blog about or discuss these things right when someone is facing it.
For me, I believe he's been trying to reach me lately with this song and I'll share the lyrics with you in a moment. He also placed this illustration in my spirit. You know how you pass a road in this our wonderful Lagos (well, any road which is not being maintained actually... Just that eerrrmm, our Lagos roads shaaa), you notice a small hole on the ground and you just ignore, a week later you pass by and see it's a little bit wider than before, the next time you pass there it has now transformed into a pothole that you have to avoid, next there's traffic because there's now a big hole on the road and only one side of the road is motorable.
It all started with one small-choncholo-tiny hole that wasn't fixed in time and has now transformed into a big menace.
That's how little funny situations we allow to 'have dominion' over us grow into big menaces that cause a traffic situation and mess up our lives and those of our loved ones or even affects people we don't even know. Situations that God has told us we can walk away from because when you became his, he put something within us that cannot be subdued by Sin.
Notice I said, "when you became his" because if he's not Lord over your life, sorry, Sin will have dominion over you, you can't walk away from it. So make that choice to let him be Lord over your life.
And if you're his but it still feels like you can't walk away from awkward situations, then (#NoteToself), you have not been activating this inherent ability, you're performing below your actual capacity. You can.
(#NoteToSelf... #NoteToSelf... #NoteToSelf... -_- )
- I encourage you as I encourage me -
Alright, here's the song I talked about earlier, it's by 'Casting Crowns' and it's called 'Slow Fade'.
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Praying Vs Acting
When I hear peoples responses whenever ‘Praying’ is suggested, it lets me know that those who raise arguments against prayer being a line of action do not fully understand what prayer is.
I shall try sharing some thoughts here, with the hope of opening your minds to what prayer IS NOT and what it is.
Praying IS NOT a state of hopelessness’, it’s not a lazy option sought by those who don’t seek to change situations.
Praying IS what gets you out of that state of hopelessness.
Praying IS what opens your eyes to the answers for that situation which you face.
I hear many people say “Don’t just pray, prayer doesn’t solve any problem, ACT, do something” and I ask “Do what? What do I know to do?”
Oya, you, in all your “prayer is not the solution” wisdom, can you please tell me what the solution to my problem is? Don’t give me a textbook answer please, no thesis, get me out of my predicament.
If I wasn’t sure of what I was saying, you’d probably here me saying “Pastor XYZ said, Pastor ABC said”… BUT, I write this, just as the disciples wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 ---- For we were not following cleverly devised stories when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty (grandeur, authority of sovereign power)…. This is not some feel good story, I write what I’ve seen work for me (and is still working for me). It’s out of my own experience so calm down and read. #YesYou! :P
Whether we like to admit it or not, most of our ideologies have come from something we’ve read somewhere, or activities, events in history we’ve observed and these have helped form our opinions on certain issues.
That I do not contest, but, it then means that you must allow me to state my opinion from what I’ve read from the Bible and observed from various accounts of history stated in it. Yes, ehen? You have your articles and books, and I have my book too, my Bibeli Mimo. Yes ke, *shines teeth*
Anyway,
HISTORY:
The children of Israel at various points were faced with difficult situations, and they sought God’s face (prayed) on what to do, asking what the next line of action would be. God answered and sent his word. Psalm 107:19,20 --- “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.
They never went to war without first asking God what to do (praying).
PRESENT DAY:
A man/woman/nation is faced with a difficult situation. He/She/They seek God’s face in ‘Prayer’ and he sends his word to them, a message from the bible, or he breathes ideas into their spirit right there in their praying position, they take note of the answers and do as he says.
You can deduce from this that ‘Prayer’ is itself an action. It is a ‘Strategy Session’ with you and the maker of the Universe; the one who has seen the end of the matter from the beginning and knows the next step to take. People who act first plan, that’s what you do in prayer.
Maybe it’s our ‘religious’ upbringing that’s holding us back from fully comprehending the true meaning and impact of prayer. In the past (and even today), people just pray to fulfil all righteousness, they don’t really expect answers to their prayers. They pray, stand and act like what they just did is not related to anything.
Today and to those who understand and know better, when we pray, we even have a pen and paper beside us, because we are expectant. Prayer is the beginning of the process of solving the matter at hand. As you pray, the Holy Spirit begins to breathe ideas into you and you begin to jot them down. When you stand from that place of prayer, you no longer see the problem as unsolvable or the situation as hopeless, rather, your eyes open and you begin to notice answers everywhere. Prayer gets you out of that “I’m finished, there’s nothing else I can do” state.
If you don’t have a notebook or something to write down your ideas get one and don’t pray without it beside you.
Get a pen and paper (or something to take a note with, these days we use our mobile devices) whenever you want to pray about a situation (this would mean it has to be with you at all times because the Bible says we are to pray without ceasing). Praying is you having a conversation with him; your instructor, and this can be done anywhere. You can say a prayer aloud or under your breath and expect an answer and note down what he says. You’ll know it when you get his response because he says that his sheep hears his voice, if you’re his, then you’ll know when he replies.
Something else to note is that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, life is spiritual. Everything we see in the physical is a reflection of something that’s taking place in the spiritual realm.
Let me give you an example. In Exodus 107, there was a battle between the people of Israel and Amalek. In verse 11 we read --- And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
A physical battle was going on but they noticed the results were from a spiritual process. Don’t be deceived, I say again, Life is spiritual.
America does not have the solution to Nigeria’s problems, other nations also do not. (switches to pidgin) Dem sef dey find who go solve their own. Textbook solutions have failed the world and its systems. All man dey package themselves make e be like say dem know wetin dem dey talk. Don’t think that all these articles and ‘boboyaya’ statements will help anyone. One moment they release a roadmap filled with the ‘supposed’ solution to the problem and the next minute their hands are on their heads because it has failed.
Prayer puts you in a place of authority; far above all the plenty grammar people are busy speaking everywhere.
On many accounts the bible tells us of how God revealed the plans of the enemies to the Israelites. Imagine going to war with not just the knowledge of your move, but that of your adversaries; placing you steps ahead of them. Now that’s what I call being at a position of advantage.
In a praying place you’re receiving spiritual solutions to physical problems. As you receive the instructions for the next steps concerning an issue, you dispatch ministering angels to go ahead of you to make sure things are in place and that your actions produce the desired results.
Why do you think people get frustrated? They keep doing their best but the system keeps pulling them down.
That’s when you need to act from a position of advantage and that is what your senses alone cannot give you. That’s why you go about solving it by getting instructions from the one who knows the beginning from the end and he has seen the obstacles you’ll face and has planned a way of escape for you already.
Praying IS NOT an alternative to action, IT IS your first step in action.
So, next time you hear someone say “Have you prayed about it?” or “Pray for Nigeria”, know that this means “Go and strategize”.
Church agbasa (The service has ended)… :D
I shall try sharing some thoughts here, with the hope of opening your minds to what prayer IS NOT and what it is.
Praying IS NOT a state of hopelessness’, it’s not a lazy option sought by those who don’t seek to change situations.
Praying IS what gets you out of that state of hopelessness.
Praying IS what opens your eyes to the answers for that situation which you face.
I hear many people say “Don’t just pray, prayer doesn’t solve any problem, ACT, do something” and I ask “Do what? What do I know to do?”
Oya, you, in all your “prayer is not the solution” wisdom, can you please tell me what the solution to my problem is? Don’t give me a textbook answer please, no thesis, get me out of my predicament.
If I wasn’t sure of what I was saying, you’d probably here me saying “Pastor XYZ said, Pastor ABC said”… BUT, I write this, just as the disciples wrote in 2 Peter 1:16 ---- For we were not following cleverly devised stories when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty (grandeur, authority of sovereign power)…. This is not some feel good story, I write what I’ve seen work for me (and is still working for me). It’s out of my own experience so calm down and read. #YesYou! :P
Whether we like to admit it or not, most of our ideologies have come from something we’ve read somewhere, or activities, events in history we’ve observed and these have helped form our opinions on certain issues.
That I do not contest, but, it then means that you must allow me to state my opinion from what I’ve read from the Bible and observed from various accounts of history stated in it. Yes, ehen? You have your articles and books, and I have my book too, my Bibeli Mimo. Yes ke, *shines teeth*
Anyway,
HISTORY:
The children of Israel at various points were faced with difficult situations, and they sought God’s face (prayed) on what to do, asking what the next line of action would be. God answered and sent his word. Psalm 107:19,20 --- “Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.
They never went to war without first asking God what to do (praying).
PRESENT DAY:
A man/woman/nation is faced with a difficult situation. He/She/They seek God’s face in ‘Prayer’ and he sends his word to them, a message from the bible, or he breathes ideas into their spirit right there in their praying position, they take note of the answers and do as he says.
You can deduce from this that ‘Prayer’ is itself an action. It is a ‘Strategy Session’ with you and the maker of the Universe; the one who has seen the end of the matter from the beginning and knows the next step to take. People who act first plan, that’s what you do in prayer.
Maybe it’s our ‘religious’ upbringing that’s holding us back from fully comprehending the true meaning and impact of prayer. In the past (and even today), people just pray to fulfil all righteousness, they don’t really expect answers to their prayers. They pray, stand and act like what they just did is not related to anything.
Today and to those who understand and know better, when we pray, we even have a pen and paper beside us, because we are expectant. Prayer is the beginning of the process of solving the matter at hand. As you pray, the Holy Spirit begins to breathe ideas into you and you begin to jot them down. When you stand from that place of prayer, you no longer see the problem as unsolvable or the situation as hopeless, rather, your eyes open and you begin to notice answers everywhere. Prayer gets you out of that “I’m finished, there’s nothing else I can do” state.
If you don’t have a notebook or something to write down your ideas get one and don’t pray without it beside you.
Get a pen and paper (or something to take a note with, these days we use our mobile devices) whenever you want to pray about a situation (this would mean it has to be with you at all times because the Bible says we are to pray without ceasing). Praying is you having a conversation with him; your instructor, and this can be done anywhere. You can say a prayer aloud or under your breath and expect an answer and note down what he says. You’ll know it when you get his response because he says that his sheep hears his voice, if you’re his, then you’ll know when he replies.
Something else to note is that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, life is spiritual. Everything we see in the physical is a reflection of something that’s taking place in the spiritual realm.
Let me give you an example. In Exodus 107, there was a battle between the people of Israel and Amalek. In verse 11 we read --- And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
A physical battle was going on but they noticed the results were from a spiritual process. Don’t be deceived, I say again, Life is spiritual.
America does not have the solution to Nigeria’s problems, other nations also do not. (switches to pidgin) Dem sef dey find who go solve their own. Textbook solutions have failed the world and its systems. All man dey package themselves make e be like say dem know wetin dem dey talk. Don’t think that all these articles and ‘boboyaya’ statements will help anyone. One moment they release a roadmap filled with the ‘supposed’ solution to the problem and the next minute their hands are on their heads because it has failed.
Prayer puts you in a place of authority; far above all the plenty grammar people are busy speaking everywhere.
On many accounts the bible tells us of how God revealed the plans of the enemies to the Israelites. Imagine going to war with not just the knowledge of your move, but that of your adversaries; placing you steps ahead of them. Now that’s what I call being at a position of advantage.
In a praying place you’re receiving spiritual solutions to physical problems. As you receive the instructions for the next steps concerning an issue, you dispatch ministering angels to go ahead of you to make sure things are in place and that your actions produce the desired results.
Why do you think people get frustrated? They keep doing their best but the system keeps pulling them down.
That’s when you need to act from a position of advantage and that is what your senses alone cannot give you. That’s why you go about solving it by getting instructions from the one who knows the beginning from the end and he has seen the obstacles you’ll face and has planned a way of escape for you already.
Praying IS NOT an alternative to action, IT IS your first step in action.
So, next time you hear someone say “Have you prayed about it?” or “Pray for Nigeria”, know that this means “Go and strategize”.
Church agbasa (The service has ended)… :D
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