Forgiveness

Ed note: Forgiveness is another action that sustains a man's life, and without it he becomes embittered by life. -Pst. Godman Akinlabi 

When a man is hurt or bitter, it is as though his mind is shielded from everything that's good in life. At the point, he finds it difficult to appreciate anything good and the only energy he'd be radiating would be 'hardness'.

'This could be witnessed in say a man who refuses to forgive his spouse and in the process becomes bitter and oblivious to all the good things in his marriage. He shuts himself out on everything and everyone, and in the process offers himself nothing but disservice'.

Although i'm not married yet, i've witnessed people live bitterly prior to an awful decision, and i can tell that it's one of the regrettable-errors to be made by anyone.

The irony of forgiveness is that it prevents one from receiving and accepting forgiveness in return as at when due. A quick look at our Lord's prayer explains it better, "forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us". In other words, you can't get grace if you don't extend grace to others -it's that simple.

In the light of the truth, you can get angry or choose to express your disappointment, however, "be angry but don't sin". That is, express your displeasure without seeking to draw blood from the other person.

Although, it's humanly to want to take revenge, but for every disagreement you have a choice to either throw-caution-to-the-wind or end it on the spot.

Just as you're not less a man if you choose to express your disappointment in a thing or someone, offering a sacrifice of peace doesn't make you a coward either. In fact, it makes you a better man and reveals how strong you are in dealing with matters generally. Also, it further speaks of the better man that is on your inside, and this you need show more often.

N.B: Everyone can get angry and destroy what's been built over the years, but that doesn't have to be you.

Choose right, Live right!!!

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African Politics

African politics is like the case of two candidates who went head-to-head for the seat of a ruler. Both devised their individual strategy of appealing to the needs of the people through poverty-alleviation projects.
Candidate A's idea was to supply machinery, raw-materials and other food-crops as a means to develop and increase the agricultural output of the state. Also, a means to generate revenue through sales and exportation of farm products.
Although his idea was a laudable one, the developmental programme required a minimum of 4-years to materialise.

Candidate B's idea was to supply already processed food product as a means to satisfy the immediate needs of the people.

The chieftain analysed this two, and eventually picked the latter, as he was compelled to by the decision of his people.

After few months of consumption and zero regeneration of produce consumed, the situations reverted to the way they were. And the people wailed as the economy deteriorated.
No sooner the people voted their preferred choice than they called for his head, as there was no generation of revenues and inflation soon hit the land.

Often a times people forget the place of investment and embrace short-cuts. But at the end they come to realise how much they have failed. It is but a pity that only a few shows concern and is ready to sacrifice for the future.
As for me I say God bless the Universe.

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The language fear understands

 Fear is nothing but perception and a psychological response to our emotional weaknesses.
It is as a result of our succumbing to the idea of doubt in ourselves, values, focus, strength, and right.

I discovered that there is only one secret to insecurity and its ranks and most importantly a solution to fear.

Man's fear for 'life' and its relative constituents is in the absence of the knowledge of his capabilities.
It is as a child who is weak, quite, and without a voice in the absence of his father. At this point, anyone and anything could possibly have their way around him and push him in defined direction with little or no force applied.
However, a spark of life and expression rushes through his veins and confidence is restored the moment he feels the presence of his father.

Over the years, we have tried to sort ourselves, get rid of our challenges, be appreciated and recognised by those we love and believe should love us in return. We try consistently to find meaning, purpose, and divinity, but the more tried the farther they all seem to get.
Some lose hope and give-in to mediocrity, while others thirsts for some change in a miracle.

At some point of my life, I was equally confused and frustrated, but God's word made the difference.
Firstly, by showing me who I am, and His divine-driven purpose for my life. Since then, I have been working towards developing and marketing this new me.

Lastly, He consistently inspires courage in me through His word and revelation. It is like being presented with a flashlight in the darkest path of your life.
 
Friend, my solution to insecurity and fear is God. Zephaniah 3:15-17 reads: " [For then it will be that] the Lord has taken away the judgments against you; He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, even the Lord [Himself], is in the midst of you; [and after He has come to you] you shall not experience or fear evil any more.
In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem [you], Fear not, O Zion. Let not your hands sink down or be slow and listless.
The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.

It is not okay to think you can ever do it on your own, even the universe understands the power of unity, the more reason you need to be united with God if you desire divine change.

Take a while, think about it, then make your call, be sure that He will 'pick-up'.

The tales of a youth corp member

It's barely a week and the kids are all around us. They seem extremely joyous to see people of different Background, Culture, Ideology, Belief, and Religion show so much love through imparting their world.

Each day, I have an additional reason to rise from my bed and head-out. It is like a newly found passion, a new wine poured into a new jar, a new 'Simi' added to my Jimmy, just like a new wife married into a new home.
I wake every morning regardless of the difficulty, distortion, the level of the societal decadence, chaos, and general imbalance and I look forward to behold the smile on the faces of these kids. They appear so innocent, vibrant, and if you allow them, they could transfer the same level of joy and excitement into your heart.
The smile on their faces is so electrical that it can light-up the universe, even when power-supply in this environment has not been consistent for months.

Their scream of coffa -their pronunciation for corper- reminds me of my first day out here, for I thought they had seen a cobra and were only warning me to take to my heels *chuckles*.

To make influence sparks a volt of peace internally, so much that you feel fulfilled. The best part of which is to know that you have someone to share that measure of peace with.
This and more was definitely the reason Jesus Christ asked that children be brought to Him, as their naivety and innocence brings-out the best in others.
Just as children, God requires that we live our daily lives blessing others through our character, compliments, services, and witness.
Let us all embrace a life of influence, an ordinary life to be made EXTRA through grace.

From me to you: find inner peace, influence a Nation.