Encourage Yourself In The Lord

More often than not, the response of an average man to things going wrong is that born out of fear -which eventually leads to inaccurate decisions. People become fearful and seemingly irrational, giving room to the devil to creep-in and whisper terrible ideas -a forerunner for spiritual death.

In a season as this, where every calculated attempt and resources -with the aim to salvage the situation- has failed, it is useless for man to try to salvage what he has no control over. It is however important to drop our intellectual capabilities and mental strength for God's instructions and be willing to obey them.

Therefore, rather than be bedridden with worry, draw strength from the throne of Him who has the whole world in His hands. Recharge your inner man with power and might, and hold on to your conviction of faith.

Finally, though, it might appear the world is turning against you, and nothing seems to be working, know that no matter what happens, your faith-life isn't limited to the circumstances and/or events of this present life, but in the one who is able to do the impossible.

Examples of people who trusted God absolutely regardless of the intensity of their challenges: 

Abraham, an old man who had the right in all realities of life to give-up. Biological sciences and time was against him, yet he was wiling to act and encourage himself upon the pedestal of the promises of God. The result of which was "The Father of Nations".

Isaac, an industrious businessman, who at the time of global recession heeded the directives of the Lord and in return reaped a hundred (100) fold. "He gained the wealth of the gentiles".

David, a relentless chaser after the things of God, who came back one morning to the news that his family and properties along with that of his men had been taken away, enquired of the Lord and encouraged himself in the Lord to pursue, and for that He obtained territories yet untapped both in the physical and in the spiritual. "The one King who served as a King and a Priest".

These men of old had one thing in common, the God element. Therefore, in this season rather than be defined by the difficult times, encourage yourself in the Lord and strive to be the best you ever. Do not allow your tragedy change your theology, for who and/or whatever has your attention has control over your life. 

Let Go, Let God

Happy Palm Sunday

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'.

Mar-ri-ness

Mar-ri-ness

The fact that I write about marriage does not mean I have had a first-hand experience of the union in anyway. Instead, it is as a result of several observations made from the little world that revolves around me -from my parent's, to my sibling's, colleagues', and through the knowledge amassed from various authors of best selling books. Not forgetting seminars and endless discussions with friends and mentors across board.

Though the understanding of marriage varies in proportion to varying cultural practices, believes and philosophies, It is still principally an institution of interpersonal relationship between similar entities. It is believed that before such huge step is considered, some level of understanding must have been  established successfully, without any of the two parties involved expressing discomfort or dissatisfaction.

The reason "why one marries is as important as who to marry and the happiness of such person thereafter".
For true happiness is too-often-than-none, dependent on what choices you make and who you make such choices with.
Happiness, love, insurance, and hope, does not come from the outside or by chance, but by a conscious effort to provoke such experience in one's life. One of my mentors once said "when you are consciously 'grateful' for a cause, it will never go wrong. Instead it will be replicated and spread across board" ~ Poju Oyemade.

I am hit with mixed feelings each time I consider the level of moral decadence in our present day society, and I cannot help but fear what the future holds for us all if this persists.
One of my greatest fear is to live in discomfort and dissatisfied for the rest of my life, and since divorce is not an option, and living in what one would call a-hell-of-a-relationship isn't either, I find it paramount to be responsible for every decision I would ever make. Otherwise, the destruction of mind and character would be inevitable.

Success in marriage -just as in every other aspect of life- is not a function of how hard you try, but how smart you work. It lies in every decision you make, and in the choices that you can hardly ever take back.

God's vision for man is that we have life -and that- more abundantly, to subdue the earth and multiply exceedingly. As interesting as it might sound, it will never be achievable if one of the recognizable source of good life -even for the next generation- is dysfunctional and eventually defeated.

Albeit life could be challenging, with the right approach it is most definitely good.
Make the right choices, stand on it, and see it germinate.

Remember, life is everything and your perception. Man can only be limited in understanding by what he dims fit.
Choose right, live right.