Show Love!

Its amazing how we tend to ignore the little things, how people ignore or bypass others when they feel its of no importance. Sometimes its an intentional act, at other times its unintentional but all the same it is wrong!

These things happen everyday and everywhere: In the bank, when the cashier attends to the big well dressed man before giving a second glance to the ordinary looking man who even got there first. Ignoring the maid guard who sits at the post as you walk into a place. Altogether avoiding the woman sweeping the streets so she doesn't stain your outfit in any way.  As Christians  we should be Christ like. 

Sometimes we get so caught up with life's activities, we don't even bother about these little things. Let's all learn to number our days and be mindful of our actions...

Show an act of kindness today, extend kind gestures wherever you are. Smile at that elderly man manning the gate, be courteous to the waiter taking down your orders. Appreciate the cleaner in the streets. A little smile, a word of greeting, a show of appreciation would go a long way

Set out to be happy, the Joy of the Lord is our strength. Life is a race, walking with God is the ultimate race. Infect someone with that joy, touch lives positively. God is Love, show some love everyday.

I LEARNT TO DANCE IN THE RAIN, I THANK GOD

The saying: Life is a roller coaster ride and it has its ups and down, it’s up to you to scream or enjoy the ride!

This quote above mirrored year 2012 for me! It sure was one real rollercoaster ride with many downs…… At first I screamed and screamed till I lost my voice, when I thought all hope was lost: he taught me to enjoy the ride and now I can dance in the rain.

Am I happy? Am I joyful? Well I certainly I’m grateful! I joyfully danced till my throbbing feet stopped aching last night because God has been so good to my family and I, despite all odds, He again proved over and over that he is God.

2012 for me can be said to have been ‘a turbulent year’

At my moment of deep despair and confusion: February, I walked on water through it all... I saw Jesus in the midst of the struggles; I saw His grace and His love over me in February when my body waged war against leg ulcer. At first, I jumped around in confusion, listening to different opinions from different doctors, consultants, surgeons. Wasted money going to different hospitals…

My beautiful father; God bless you Daddy always…

You reminded me patiently that healing comes from God and to receive that healing, you must be in the right frame of mind..

You kept asking me to believe God’s report…you said his report says I am healed, His report says I am strong: I struggled to believe that report till you again reminded me that it’s been God all along, If I can trust him for other things why is my faith failing now?

And then I calmly took it to God in honest sincere prayer with faith and I was free and in a very short time too (When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream)

Was I ecstatic? Dear God that was awesome!

Subsequently, events happened that almost changed my life and my destiny. I was distraught, heartbroken and helpless but again God was merciful, He showed himself once more.

 I want to share what my elder sister shared with me: She said God has so many names and each name serves a peculiar purpose. God is the Prince of peace: meaning when you have God you also have peace that transcends all understanding…the storm may rage but still peace from God calms every storm

She said God is referred to as the rock of ages, meaning all other grounds are shallow grounds but when you stand on the rock of ages: you cannot fall and neither will you waiver e.tc

I also refer to him as Keeper of my life I look back and through it all, Lord you kept my life and all I see is beauty, grace, love and more grace.

I felt worthless and yes I am undeserving of God mercy but God is merciful,

With a leap of faith, I went as I am, I rededicated myself and there’s been no looking back.

Yes I am far from perfect neither I’m I seeking perfection but God grace…Oh God’s grace

I am the product of God’s grace

As a family, we overcame

And oh yeah:

Few friends got married. Happy Married Life!!!!

My friend blossomed into a proper mummy juggling with 9-5job and having sweet Subomi all to herself. Crazy …Lol

I made new friends. Awesome: New friends that help my spiritual life, new friends that lift me up when I am down, new friends that we help each other become better…  Segun, David, Ope

And my old friends: We get better just like old wine: Temitope- Friend closer than a brother, IJ, Mariam, Ty, Niyi….. I thank God for blessing me with such awesome friends..

My birthday wish list got ticked off well almost, and my Xmas list is getting ticked off too….                                      

I remember that conversation I had with my friend: Complaining and sad about the accident I was involved in and your response: Nom your response sure did the magic: Can I ever begin to compare God’s faithfulness with mine?

“Think of all the good things you have enjoyed that was undeserved and from God” your exact words….   It would be a huge sin to complain. With a heart filled with gratitude I can only say Thank You!! I can’t complain about the year, the storms were blessings as I learnt to cast down all and lay at his feet.

I am currently going through a real life class/tutorial on faith and yes without faith you just can’t please God

All in all, I have seen favour, the Lords mercy and compassion over my family and I, He has preserved us. All I can say is THANK YOU!

I am a living testimony of God’s grace, goodness and mercy!

Going forward:

v I know that everything will be alright… I am learning to stop worrying and allow God take the front seat…

v I understand we all have our different issues, and sometimes, we get overwhelmed but let go and let God…

v You may be sick with some dreadful ailment, battling health issues (Yes I may be particular about this because I have walked this road well) Don’t give up, I believe in miracles, I believe in the power of the holy ghost, I believe in God, tell him your problems: 

v For those having relationship issues, once your relationship with God is right, all other relationships would subsequently work out and you would find answers to what you seek

v Don’t allow any background, preconceived ideas, current situation, past failures, self-doubt hinder you from achieving your goals; Remember with God all things are possible!

v Live life! Speak Life! You are alive, if you are reading this you are still breathing, you are alive. Number your days, make each day count!

v Set daily goals, stop the procrastination.

v Do more of what you love- Life gets B.U.S.Y. and I get carried away with same old monotonous drill…. I am not married, I don’t have kids yet sometimes I feel so overwhelmed no doubt the Lagos stress is a major contributing factor.

v Try something new- Sometimes I feel like I’m stuck in a rut, can’t remember when last I asked someone to teach me something new.. So this year, I want to learn a new language, learn a new skill (Maybe how to power off and my generator so when there is no male at home, I’m not stranded…lol)

Really I sure need to break up with monotonous routines in 2013

v Appreciate and always remember my blessings: - "There's no room for discouragement in a grateful heart." Today I created a new Journal (inspired by one of my career mentors Miriam): actually a notebook I pinched from a friend; now transformed into my Journal of possibilities: There I’m going to track down my dreams, my important goals, achievements etc It would also be a gratitude journal and I plan to write down things that I am grateful for.

I have come to the realizations that being aware of what you have, instead of what you don't, will change your life drastically. It's easy to rant on how bad Nigeria is, corruption, our leaders, traffic, electricity, so many numerous issues instead be the change you want to see. Make a difference no matter how little (You could start by not throwing litter out of your car as you are driving through a busy street)

Rather than rant, focus on what you do have and see your whole world changes, and how happier you would be.

v Give – Help people, strangers not just your friends, help people who can never pay you back. Love your neighbour, (No I haven’t learnt to love my neighbour as myself, but with God’s grace: I am getting there) Give more. Love more.

v Create new relationships- This is where I suck at!! I could be really bad with creating new relationships and meeting new people although once the bond is formed, I’I think I’m quite good at managing, keeping relationships.. I want to make a better attempt at creating new relationships, meeting new people, social networking is good and beneficial and important to progress in life, so yeah I would give this a try too.

BTW, these are not new year resolutions; these are just my thoughts to a better 2013 #

It’s a beautiful new year, Thank God always and in every situation and keep shining!

Cheers to the good life in 2013!!!