Merry Christmas y'all. I hope you all had a fantastic day and have recovered from the food shock...lol
I have a little confession to make. I wasn't in a very christmasy mood this Christmas. For some reason I was just on the down low. I kept wondering what the problem was and I prayed and asked God to deliver me from any spirit of heaviness.
It then occurred to me that sometimes we allow the devil through heaviness take over the reason for us being happy. I mean that day alone was the only day that had been set aside specially for me to appreciate the birth of my Master and friend so seriously what was my problem?
My problem was that I was not being: Thankful
Psalm 100:4 urges us to Enter God's gates with Thanksgiving....
In other words, being thankful pleases the Master
For a second take time and look back on 2010 and pick out scenarios and instances when you know fully well that it was only God who delivered you from the mess, the lack, the fear, the shame, the muddle...
Its all coming back isn't it?
Yes if there is anything I, Patience Virtue, is grateful for is that my God has kept me hail and hearty till now and its not by any good deed on my part but by His GRACE
My darlings, take time today and be thankful. Do not let flimsy things, situations set backs take away your ultimate assignment as a believer. Lay aside every weight and just say:
LORD I AM GRATEFUL
Being thankful is our code to unlocking the gates of heaven and releasing our blessings.
As we round up this beautiful 2010: please be ThAnkFul
Yours Truly,
Patience Virtue
PS. Used this to appreciate my God and Master...I am very Grateful Lord....THANK YOU
No Copyright Intended
Tuesday 28 December 2010
Wednesday 24 November 2010
True Worship
Hello Darlings
Of a truth our God reigns and is still in the business of doing miracles.
Sometimes I sit down and wonder where I would be if not for the grace, mercy and favour of our God. Our God is great.
God has a way of showing up when you are getting to that point where you feel you are letting go of everything: sanity, emotions, feelings, life's worth. He steps in and shows Himself strong and mighty.
God is never too early and never too late He is the ON TIME God.
I just want to use this opportunity and invite you as well to sit down and ponder on the things God has done for you in the past up till this very moment...
Yes...that breakthrough; Thank Him for it
Yes...that promotion; Thank Him for it
Yes...that healing; Thank Him for it
Yes...that divine acceleration; Thank Him for it
Yes...that provision/increase; Thank Him for it
Yes...that deliverance; Thank Him for it
I could go on and on and I wouldn't stop.
I just want you to use this opportunity to say thank you to God and give Him true worship for who He is, what He has done, what He is doing and what He is yet to do.
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Give Him pure undiluted Worship:
(No copyright intended)
Of a truth our God reigns and is still in the business of doing miracles.
Sometimes I sit down and wonder where I would be if not for the grace, mercy and favour of our God. Our God is great.
God has a way of showing up when you are getting to that point where you feel you are letting go of everything: sanity, emotions, feelings, life's worth. He steps in and shows Himself strong and mighty.
God is never too early and never too late He is the ON TIME God.
I just want to use this opportunity and invite you as well to sit down and ponder on the things God has done for you in the past up till this very moment...
Yes...that breakthrough; Thank Him for it
Yes...that promotion; Thank Him for it
Yes...that healing; Thank Him for it
Yes...that divine acceleration; Thank Him for it
Yes...that provision/increase; Thank Him for it
Yes...that deliverance; Thank Him for it
I could go on and on and I wouldn't stop.
I just want you to use this opportunity to say thank you to God and give Him true worship for who He is, what He has done, what He is doing and what He is yet to do.
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Give Him pure undiluted Worship:
(No copyright intended)
Friday 22 October 2010
Walk With Me
Hello Darlings,
Of late, I have been jolted out of my sleep at very early times in the morning. One day it was at 2:38am, the next it was 5:15am and last night it was 3:05am.
Now this is a bit disturbing as it is usually not that easy for me to get back to sleep once I'm up. When I'm up I go on twitter and tweet with my 'twitfam' if any is awake. However in a corner of my mind I'm wondering whether I was jolted up for a reason.
On the first two occasions, prophetic songs came to me which I continuously sang till I drifted off to blissful sleep. But yesterday was different. Yesterday I heard the still voice of My Master and My Best-friend. He said to me: Walk with me.
At first I was a bit mesmerized. I was shocked as I know I had been naughty for a while.I had started losing focus on who I truly was and what I stood for. The first thing that popped into my mind after that was when God called Abraham: He told him to: Walk with Him and DO WHAT WAS RIGHT....
That really is what God wants from us. He is not asking for too much. Just for us to walk with Him. A number of times we have the tendency to stray away from the path on which we and God are walking on. This is because pressures of life may throw you to places you never expected to be in and it seems as if you are trying to set a balance between what you want now and what you know God will eventually give you if you trust in Him.
This realisation hit me so bad I had to run back to God for forgiveness. I want to walk with Him no matter the situation. No matter the pressure; no matter the pain. Even when the problems and issues get so hard to bear I still want to Walk with God. The hymn says: 'When we Walk with the Lord in the light of His word; what a glory He sheds on our way'
Yes there is a glory and I want to have a piece of that glory to.Remember the three Hebrew guys: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego...They made up their minds to walk with God and held onto Him even in the face of impending death. God delivered them from the fiery furnance and Nebuchadnezzar said:
'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego! He sent His angel and rescued His servants who trusted Him.' Daniel 3:28.
I have made up my mind to walk with God and trust Him irrespective of any situation I find myself in. I have decided to hold on to Him and be a partaker of the glory of walking with Him. Do the same today.
God bless you
Patience Virtue.
Tuesday 28 September 2010
Smoke
Hello Darlings,
Sometimes if not most of the time we over work not our physical bodies but our mental state.
I do understand that it's not our fault as we live in a world where the pressures of life can be so overwhelming that you can not help but think continuously/ponder on matters which have passed, are present and are yet to come.
But stop!!!!! Take a moment to relax and enjoy the present. You have learnt from your past so why not anticipate enjoying the future. Its easier said than done I know but what is there to lose.
I used to worry a lot. On average I'm sure I worried ten times more than someone of my age. I will continuously ponder on things that should have been, should be and ought to be. The whole mind racket made me worry like no man's business. One day it all occurred to me while reading The Message version of Ecclesiastics 1:2 that all the worrying was for nothing.
If the wisest man on earth who had everything he wanted: riches, women, kingdoms...you name it, had it all said all the chasing around was for nothing...The Message version calls 'nothing' Smoke
I mean I had to laugh when I read it...smoke...what is smoke...nothing...
In the blink of an eye all of life's troubles and searches where reduced to one word 'SMOKE'
So with all of life's troubles try and relax...
Take time to breathe in the fresh air
Take time to appreciate where you are and accept where you've come from in order to be ready for where you are going to.
Don't take things to heart too easily...Try and learn from the wisest man that ever lived:
AVOID SMOKE !!!!!!
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Sometimes if not most of the time we over work not our physical bodies but our mental state.
I do understand that it's not our fault as we live in a world where the pressures of life can be so overwhelming that you can not help but think continuously/ponder on matters which have passed, are present and are yet to come.
But stop!!!!! Take a moment to relax and enjoy the present. You have learnt from your past so why not anticipate enjoying the future. Its easier said than done I know but what is there to lose.
I used to worry a lot. On average I'm sure I worried ten times more than someone of my age. I will continuously ponder on things that should have been, should be and ought to be. The whole mind racket made me worry like no man's business. One day it all occurred to me while reading The Message version of Ecclesiastics 1:2 that all the worrying was for nothing.
If the wisest man on earth who had everything he wanted: riches, women, kingdoms...you name it, had it all said all the chasing around was for nothing...The Message version calls 'nothing' Smoke
I mean I had to laugh when I read it...smoke...what is smoke...nothing...
In the blink of an eye all of life's troubles and searches where reduced to one word 'SMOKE'
So with all of life's troubles try and relax...
Take time to breathe in the fresh air
Take time to appreciate where you are and accept where you've come from in order to be ready for where you are going to.
Don't take things to heart too easily...Try and learn from the wisest man that ever lived:
AVOID SMOKE !!!!!!
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Hello Blessed People,
I have had this piece up on my Facebook page for a while now and just decided to share it here as well. I have this piece up in my room and try to read it everyday. They are just little pointers to remind us of how to live life and enjoy life in the most stress free way...I got it from an email that was sent to me. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me...
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone. REPEAT...every day, FIND time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus .'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
(Romans 8:31)
Forever Yours,
Patience Virtue
Wednesday 1 September 2010
Brighter and Lovelier Days
Hello Darlings,
I am sorry for the break in transmission. So many things happening. School, projects, searching for a job...the whole works...
However I am grateful to God for keeping you all in peace and in good health.
Over a period of time I have been observing the scenes of life as I go about my daily routine. It's amazing how you can get on the bus and you feel the tension in the air as everyone is thinking about one thing or the other. You sense the stress, tiredness and unease on your way to work, at work and on your way from work.
The whole thing got me thinking one Sunday morning while I was on the bus to church. I realised that one of the reasons why we have so much unrest is because we have lost focus on who gives us peace. We have deviated from the very essence of our peace and have allowed our days to be clouded by black and greys and not brighter colours.
Yes,life throws stuff at us and makes us feel there is nothing more to hope for. But remember you have a God who will never fail you. Look up to Him the author and finisher of your faith. Things may be dragging and every other person may seem to be advancing but hold on; don't let go of Him and He'll definitely come through:
Habakkuk 2:3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Your Brighter day is here...don't wait for it in the mood you are in: feeling down, low and depressed. Wait for it with excitement and anticipation and with faith that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.
Have a blessed day
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
I am sorry for the break in transmission. So many things happening. School, projects, searching for a job...the whole works...
However I am grateful to God for keeping you all in peace and in good health.
Over a period of time I have been observing the scenes of life as I go about my daily routine. It's amazing how you can get on the bus and you feel the tension in the air as everyone is thinking about one thing or the other. You sense the stress, tiredness and unease on your way to work, at work and on your way from work.
The whole thing got me thinking one Sunday morning while I was on the bus to church. I realised that one of the reasons why we have so much unrest is because we have lost focus on who gives us peace. We have deviated from the very essence of our peace and have allowed our days to be clouded by black and greys and not brighter colours.
Yes,life throws stuff at us and makes us feel there is nothing more to hope for. But remember you have a God who will never fail you. Look up to Him the author and finisher of your faith. Things may be dragging and every other person may seem to be advancing but hold on; don't let go of Him and He'll definitely come through:
Habakkuk 2:3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.
Your Brighter day is here...don't wait for it in the mood you are in: feeling down, low and depressed. Wait for it with excitement and anticipation and with faith that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.
Have a blessed day
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Outcomes!!!
Life has a way of dishing out circumstances and situations to you that you never bargained for. Everyone of us or at least most of us have had our lives mapped out one way or the other till a certain point but have had to re-adjust our settings to fit circumstances that may have altered them. Some of these circumstances are good while some are rather unfortunately, bad and may throw you into a state of dis-array, hurt and much more. However, sometimes circumstances which are thrown at us are backdrops to places and spheres we actually ought to be in life. This is what I have termed as OUTCOMES.
As Christians, we are taught and led by the spirit to leave everything to God and also involve Him in our plans. This is ultimately true as my motto in life is: Let Go and Let God as really there is nothing much more we can really do than that which we have already tried to do. Also how we react to this circumstances and situations thrown to us by life's winds which alters things in our lives is very important. As a daughter/Son of zion, your attitude, behaviour and reaction to such situations are being watched by all. So how then are we to carry ourselves into the OUTCOMES which are to propel us to our pre-destined positions in this life? Here are a few tips the holy spirit laid on my heart a few moments ago.
1. Learn to love yourself the way you and at the point you are at:
This is the problem a lot of us are facing at this present time. The high to always want to be at a stage where our other peers are at can hinder or distort the course our OUTCOMES are supposed to take. Just because one person has walked a thousand miles and you have walked five hundred does not make you a lesser person. The bible says: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. [Ecclesiastes 9:11] . I can't begin to count how many times I recite this verse in a day. I have felt confused and very much upset at times when I feel I deserve something and it has been handed over to another who I know did not go through half of what I went through. This verse was laid on my spirit and has taught me that each and everyone is running a different race: hence the race not being for the swift. It is how well you run your race that matters not how fast.
2. Attitude:
Your attitude speaks before you and says a lot about you. Please darlings lay aside the jealousy, envy and hate. It doesn't look good on a child of the kingdom or anyone for that matter. Stop holding on to grudges and letting them rule you. Have a forgiving spirit. Its not easy to forgive not to talk of forgetting. I have currently gone through a phase whereby I feel that holding on to certain hurts are not worth it. I tell myself, no matter how painful or upsetting the situation may be, that there was a reason for God allowing the hurt to happen. It sounds a bit out of place but it has totally worked for me. Its not easy to release grudges but the thing folks fail to realise about grudges is that it eats into you and hinders you from receiving pure happiness you are entitled to. I mean who doesn't want to be happy. I'll rather let you go than allow you still ruin my happiness. I mean its like loosing both ways which is extremely unnecessary. Let your attitude speak well for you and you will see it makes a whole lot of difference having an enchanting and acceptable attitude while journeying into your OUTCOME.
3. Pray:
I can not over-emphasise this enough. I have currently gone through a serious prayer rejuvenation that it feels as if when I don't pray I'm not complete. How do I explain this? It feels like when you are in love and the other party does not share the same sentiments any more and you feel like a part of you has been cut off, that's how I feel when I don't pray. The wonderful thing about prayer is the peace it brings. I am amazed as to how quickly this peace comes. When I have a problem the first thing I say sub-consciously is 'Holy Spirit, Help me!'. Its as simple as that and I feel a sudden re-assurance that I am not alone. Phillipians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.. This verse is absolutely powerful and so true. If Christ has made such an offer why not make the most of it. I'm tired of hearing people complain about one thing or the other and when I ask 'have you prayed?' silence takes the order of the day. Trust me sometimes it is hard to pray especially if the pain is so much that it seems prayer is not enough. I have recently realised that that is a lie of the devil. There is nothing prayer can not solve. You may not get an answer immediately, or the answer you want but an answer will come all the same. So in getting to that OUTCOME I encourage you to pray.
4. Speak words of life and strength into your life: BE POSITIVE:
I can understand that sometimes being positive is hard. I used to be formally known as the QUEEN LADY OF PESSIMISM but I thank God that I am being delivered from it all. The problem with negativity is that it makes you one sided and this can be very frustrating and I mean very very frustrating. You do not give a chance to see the other side of things which is truly a better side of things. You lock yourself up in a mental battle as if to obliterate any manner of good happening in a situation. Please with all things being well and good, try and look at the other side of the coin. Not all things are as they seem. Try and believe that there is still some good in this world and once you believe it you will see it.
Stop downing yourself. You are not the first person to go through that bump in the road. I believe I am as organised as it gets.A while back I had drafted a perfect plan for myself. Education, career and relationship wise. All of a sudden of late everything seems to be going into utter dis-array. At first when I noticed it, I began to hyper-ventilate, then I began to crash like a computer system. Then thankfully God restored my prayer routine/mode and everything began to seem a little bit brighter. It became much better when I began to speak to myself and encourage myself. I usually say this: I reject depression, inferiority complex and self pity. I uproot sorrow and heaviness now in the name of Jesus. I accept congratulations and reject sorry for my day and my life. There is sooooo much power in the tongue it is unbelievable. And in saying it you have to believe it. Its not going to be if you only say it. Speak it into existence by believing it already exists. That's why Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
These are just a few things I can right down at the moment. Work with it and let me know how it works. I believe by God's grace everything which occurs to push you to your OUTCOME will be a stepping stone to propel you to your destiny and would be a journey that will draw you closer to Him who knows all and permits all.
Keep holding on to his word
Yours sincerely
Patience Virtue.
As Christians, we are taught and led by the spirit to leave everything to God and also involve Him in our plans. This is ultimately true as my motto in life is: Let Go and Let God as really there is nothing much more we can really do than that which we have already tried to do. Also how we react to this circumstances and situations thrown to us by life's winds which alters things in our lives is very important. As a daughter/Son of zion, your attitude, behaviour and reaction to such situations are being watched by all. So how then are we to carry ourselves into the OUTCOMES which are to propel us to our pre-destined positions in this life? Here are a few tips the holy spirit laid on my heart a few moments ago.
1. Learn to love yourself the way you and at the point you are at:
This is the problem a lot of us are facing at this present time. The high to always want to be at a stage where our other peers are at can hinder or distort the course our OUTCOMES are supposed to take. Just because one person has walked a thousand miles and you have walked five hundred does not make you a lesser person. The bible says: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. [Ecclesiastes 9:11] . I can't begin to count how many times I recite this verse in a day. I have felt confused and very much upset at times when I feel I deserve something and it has been handed over to another who I know did not go through half of what I went through. This verse was laid on my spirit and has taught me that each and everyone is running a different race: hence the race not being for the swift. It is how well you run your race that matters not how fast.
2. Attitude:
Your attitude speaks before you and says a lot about you. Please darlings lay aside the jealousy, envy and hate. It doesn't look good on a child of the kingdom or anyone for that matter. Stop holding on to grudges and letting them rule you. Have a forgiving spirit. Its not easy to forgive not to talk of forgetting. I have currently gone through a phase whereby I feel that holding on to certain hurts are not worth it. I tell myself, no matter how painful or upsetting the situation may be, that there was a reason for God allowing the hurt to happen. It sounds a bit out of place but it has totally worked for me. Its not easy to release grudges but the thing folks fail to realise about grudges is that it eats into you and hinders you from receiving pure happiness you are entitled to. I mean who doesn't want to be happy. I'll rather let you go than allow you still ruin my happiness. I mean its like loosing both ways which is extremely unnecessary. Let your attitude speak well for you and you will see it makes a whole lot of difference having an enchanting and acceptable attitude while journeying into your OUTCOME.
3. Pray:
I can not over-emphasise this enough. I have currently gone through a serious prayer rejuvenation that it feels as if when I don't pray I'm not complete. How do I explain this? It feels like when you are in love and the other party does not share the same sentiments any more and you feel like a part of you has been cut off, that's how I feel when I don't pray. The wonderful thing about prayer is the peace it brings. I am amazed as to how quickly this peace comes. When I have a problem the first thing I say sub-consciously is 'Holy Spirit, Help me!'. Its as simple as that and I feel a sudden re-assurance that I am not alone. Phillipians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.. This verse is absolutely powerful and so true. If Christ has made such an offer why not make the most of it. I'm tired of hearing people complain about one thing or the other and when I ask 'have you prayed?' silence takes the order of the day. Trust me sometimes it is hard to pray especially if the pain is so much that it seems prayer is not enough. I have recently realised that that is a lie of the devil. There is nothing prayer can not solve. You may not get an answer immediately, or the answer you want but an answer will come all the same. So in getting to that OUTCOME I encourage you to pray.
4. Speak words of life and strength into your life: BE POSITIVE:
I can understand that sometimes being positive is hard. I used to be formally known as the QUEEN LADY OF PESSIMISM but I thank God that I am being delivered from it all. The problem with negativity is that it makes you one sided and this can be very frustrating and I mean very very frustrating. You do not give a chance to see the other side of things which is truly a better side of things. You lock yourself up in a mental battle as if to obliterate any manner of good happening in a situation. Please with all things being well and good, try and look at the other side of the coin. Not all things are as they seem. Try and believe that there is still some good in this world and once you believe it you will see it.
Stop downing yourself. You are not the first person to go through that bump in the road. I believe I am as organised as it gets.A while back I had drafted a perfect plan for myself. Education, career and relationship wise. All of a sudden of late everything seems to be going into utter dis-array. At first when I noticed it, I began to hyper-ventilate, then I began to crash like a computer system. Then thankfully God restored my prayer routine/mode and everything began to seem a little bit brighter. It became much better when I began to speak to myself and encourage myself. I usually say this: I reject depression, inferiority complex and self pity. I uproot sorrow and heaviness now in the name of Jesus. I accept congratulations and reject sorry for my day and my life. There is sooooo much power in the tongue it is unbelievable. And in saying it you have to believe it. Its not going to be if you only say it. Speak it into existence by believing it already exists. That's why Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
These are just a few things I can right down at the moment. Work with it and let me know how it works. I believe by God's grace everything which occurs to push you to your OUTCOME will be a stepping stone to propel you to your destiny and would be a journey that will draw you closer to Him who knows all and permits all.
Keep holding on to his word
Yours sincerely
Patience Virtue.
Tuesday 1 June 2010
My Greatest Life Experience
Hello People,
This is a short piece that was dropped on my mind a few seconds ago. I hope you enjoy it.
As I sit outside my room, the evening breeze is a bit chilly but warm enough to allow me think and ponder over situations I have experienced and people I have come across in my last year outside my natural habitat.
'Changing Location is not easy'
That's what I always used to hear. But I am forever grateful to God for bringing me out here to the 'not so city not so country side'. It has brought me in contact with different kinds of people from different spheres and works of life.
It has made me see life in a more serene and relaxed way. I can think without having doubts as to what things are. I can see and not misinterpret.
It has brought me closer to my 'FIRST LOVE'
My God, my Lover and my Friend.
I speak with Him daily. He upholds me through every nasty, stinking and upsetting situation. I can speak to Him at any time and love on Him whenever I want to.
I walk through the park and I feel His presence. In speaking to people He tells me what to say. He has given me the gift I always wanted. The peace I always needed. He has revealed to me the secrets of inner, silent strength for my life.
He is my greatest Life experience. I knew Him before but not in the way I know Him now. I can go on and on on how He has been good to me:
He is my Jehovah Jireh: My provider when I'm in need
He is my Jehovah Nissi: My banner when I need protection
He is my Jehovah Rapha: My healer when I am sick
He is my Jehovah Shammah: My God who is always there to save me from trouble
He is my Jehovah Shalom: My God who gives me peace through every storm.
So when people ask me how I'm coping with the change: irrespective of everything going on around, I reply heartily
'The change is good as it has done me well. It has brought me back to my First Love'
I've come back to my First Love:
He wants to come back to you too. Just open your heart and receive Him
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Monday 31 May 2010
The Importance of Prayer
A short Prayer:
Thank you Jesus for such an opportunity to share what you have laid on my heart with your people. I thank you because as they are ministered to, you will show up strong and mighty in every situation they may be facing. Show them Lord that you are the mighty God who fetches water with a basket to disgrace the bucket...Thank you Jesus...
Over the past month I have been re-introduced into a whole new dimension on what prayer can do in a believers life. Therefore you can take my account as first hand gist and experience or better still using the well known expression: this account is gotten from the Horse's mouth.
I was in one of those moods whereby you think of everything going on around you. The busyness of it all and you are searching for some peace and tranquillity. Have you ever wondered like me why everything seems to go on well for others around you even though most of the time the others around you don't have the same faith or moral standing as you? Yes I know what just popped into your minds: Don't compare yourself to others...True, word!!!!!!!!!!!!!
However that's where we ought to call the spirit in. This is because fleshy thinking can lead us to depression, self pity and also a hint of inferiority complex may set in. In order to tap into the spirit and be set aside from fleshy thinking the bible encourages us in Phillipians 4 v 6: not to fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.
Now what say you my learned friends: when such an offer has been made to you why not make the most use of it. This verse was given to us by El Shaddai specifically because Ephesians 6 v 12:For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Of late I have experienced first hand that before things happen in the physical they have usually already taken place in the spirit. That is why it seems everything goes well for a long while and then at a point BOOM everything then seems to start going down hill. Whatever happened, happened in the spirit first before revealing itself in the physical. That is why we have been ordered in 1st Thessalonians 5:17 to: Pray without CEASING.
Now let me take you through my journey with my greatest and 'bestest' lover: The Ancient of days, The lily of the Valley and The rose of Sharon: God Almighty.
Morning Prayer: I have a new devotional I have been using for the past few months and to God be the Glory it has blessed me tremendously: Our Daily Manna by Rev. (Dr) Chris Kwakpovwe. It also has an accompanying prayer book: Prayer Bullets for Winners (War Against Haman)by the same author.
Prior to my newly revived love for prayer,my morning prayer used to be very serene. Up from bed I quickly mumble through my 'thank you Jesus for another day' routine. It became one of the things I had to do everyday as part of my to do list. I can't really remember adding any sort of great importance to it. Don't get me wrong I meant every word in my prayer but it just didn't feel easy. I thank God for where I am now because all that has changed. I wake up in the morning and I can't wait to start my prayers. I don't rush I just have a long talk with my father who sits on the throne and watches over my affairs. Psalm 88v13:But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, And in the morning my prayer comes before You.
I have observed that committing your day into the hands of the One who created it works wonders...really I am not exaggerating. When we wake up every morning it is a gift and not something we are freely entitled to by right. So why not dedicate it to Him. Many things had happened the night before in the spirit which ought to be counteracted in the first few minutes or hours of rising. Usually I commit my day into God's hands. My life, family, career, academics and relationships into His hands. I prophesy blessings into my life and family. I ask for me to meet Godly individuals and pray against wasters, blockers, suckers, emptier's and users of my destiny. This prayer is specifically important because not everyone you meet with or smile with is interested in your progress or happy with your present position. Therefore it is important to fortify yourself spiritually.
Also loosing productivity, fruitfulness and uncommon wisdom into my life and my family for the day is very important. This is because everyday is a day which ought to be enjoyed to the fullest. God has so much blessings in store for us to enjoy in each day so we have to make the most of it.
Afternoon Prayers: These are more subtle as I usually meditate on the Psalms and prophesy the verses into my day, life and family. Some Psalms I pray with are: Psalm 133, 84, 71,20,25,91,126,141,93,5,27,59,121,140
Night Prayers: I remember when I was younger, my family used to have evening devotions as opposed to morning devotions most of my friends at school had. This taught me that in ending your day, you always have to thank your creator, the one who gave you the day and in thanking Him for the day you are surrendering it back to Him.
Psalm 74v16:Yours is the day, Yours also is the night; You have prepared the light and the sun.
Night prayers are usually more intense than morning or afternoon prayers. This is because it is in the night that most spiritual battles are fought Judges 7v19: So Gideon and the hundred men who were with him came to the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, when they had just posted the watch; and they blew the trumpets and smashed the pitchers that were in their hands.
Commit your day to Him and ask Him to correct any errors you might have made that may hinder the blessings He has in store for you. Ask for your night to be covered by the blood and that angels on assignment go out and fight for you and on your behalf. Wherever any evil has been or will be discussed concerning you must be disgraced and brought to fruitlessness. Ask Him to show up in those areas of you life that need strengthening and peace.
Question: Has this worked?
Answer: 100%.
I am a true testimony that praying continuously and at every opportunity works. First you feel lighter like all the weight has been lifted off. Secondly, you have this peace in you that everything is going to work out irrespective of things that are happening around you. Thirdly, you fill fulfilled and protected.
I can not begin to explain the miracles I have received. My faith has been revived and I have experienced the presence of God in a whole new dimension. Its like one minute I'm down the next minute I feel great because the Holy Spirit has ministered to me in one way or the other. It's amazing.
Faith is also very necessary as well when it comes to prayer. Remember
Hebrews 11v1:Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see
Hebrews 11v6: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Give prayer a chance in your life. You will definitely experience what I feel on a regular basis. I will advise that as part of your daily prayer plan you get yourself a good devotional. There are lots out there so take time to check out for one that you feel you can understand well enough.
Ok then I've given you my experience: Go find out about it.And congratulations in advance because your life is about to experience a change like never before.
Love you darlings,
Yours Truly,
Patience Virtue
Tuesday 25 May 2010
Friendship!!!!
Apologies for being absent for a while.....
Academic work took the better part of my time....
However in that time, I thank God for using little happenings to intimate me on issues which occur in our everyday life and how that later on affects us. Today's topic will be centred on friendship.
Friendship is the cooperative and supportive relationship between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis....
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship)
I have had friends...trust me I'm a friend person...
However of late I have looked around and wondered whether the people I called friends are actually friends or just mere acquaintances. There is a huge difference. An acquaintance is someone you happen to know on a formal basis. The casual hello how are you person. Work colleagues, school colleagues and the likes.
However a friend is different. A friend is closer than an acquaintance. A friend is someone you can be real with and absolutely feel free with. I need you to take time and think about people in your life who you consider friends. Then create a mental sieve and separate who you can actually call a friend and who you would take as an acquaintance. Trust me if you have more than ten people on your friends list...you are one extremely lucky and good person. If you don't have up to ten friends under your friends list then don't worry it doesn't mean you are not a good person.
The essence of such a mental separation is to establish the people you can really hold on to in times when you need a helping hand or you want to let yourself go. However in order to have friends you have to be a friend. I have found that the book of proverbs gives a whole lot on the topic of friendship and these attributes will be discussed here. Remember Jesus Christ called the twelve His friends however one still betrayed Him. This did not mean that Jesus was not a friend it meant Judas was not a friend. We have been told in John 15 v 13 that greater love had no man than this that Christ laid down His life for His friends: now I know in this day and age it may be a bit extreme to lay your life down for someone else but can realistically can you think of someone or a category of people who you will be willing to lay down your life for: the first names that pop into your head are those you consider friends...
Being a friend is not easy. Like the parties to a male female relationship it is a full time job. You may laugh but it's true. Understanding is the first thing. Parties to a friendship have to understand each other. There is no basis to any friendship be it in the relationship aspect or not without the parties understanding each other...To me what's the point.
Communication: This is very essential. What people say to each other may easily be mis-interpreted.This is the main reason why relationships are broken because people fail to communicate effectively. A simply explanation solves a lot of issues. Proverbs 15 v 1: A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger. If something is said and needs further explanation the receiver friend ought not to jump into a conclusive notion that it should be interpreted in the wrong way. The giver friend should also try to give their friend the information in such a manner as not to impute ideas into the others head. And if there's strife...Please and Please let peace reign. Try not to cause anything that will bring more strife or throw more salt on the injury.
Patience/Perseverance: This is my ultimate motto for this year and beyond to be patient. I do not in anyway want to hurt anybody and hinder my blessing from coming down from heaven. So if a friend says something to me that hurts me I choose not to react immediately and try not to take it too close to heart. I activate my patience gear on and relax. Then later in a more cheerful mood and not governed by the emotions of what I felt when the word was spoken I gently tell my friend how I felt and why I didn't take what was said as appropriate. This has helped a lot as most times we react to quickly to what has been said and don't get a chance to think of what has been said. This is what causes the issues/brawl to go on for longer.
Also when you have friends you know their strengths and abilities. For me I have a friend who when she gives advice she doesn't know how to give it in a way whereby she is not harsh. I mean that's her nature and in as much as I want her to be more understanding in giving criticisms I leave her to do as she is because that's what makes her her and I love her as that. Just because I am not that way doesn't mean her way is not right. For example, I was going through a trying period a few weeks ago and all she could say was that she had noticed I had been moody and that I shouldn't be and that I should know that sometimes she too goes through things...blah blah blah...
When she finished...I wanted to speak because I felt this is someone who should understand me for me. I am not her and I believe she shouldn't judge me on the basis of how she handles things. However the Holy Spirit laid it on my heart not to speak. I didn't and I let it go. Sincerely I think she was expecting a reply from me but I never gave it. This is what came to my mind: She does not know what I am going through so I shouldn't judge her for that. And from there I moved on. You know your friends so try to handle and manage their idiosyncrasies. Remember being patient and silent does not make you weak, it shows how strong you are to handle a situation.
Forgive and let go: Please just forgive and let go and let peace reign. its had but remember that Proverbs 10 v 12 says Love covers all wrongs and if you have a friend you ought to love them. Please half of the times when we hold on go little squabbles we can be enjoying the finer things of life...So please Let go and if it hurts talk to your friend after exercising patience and if your friend is truly your friend they would understand and share your sentiments. If not please leave it to God to be the one to sort it out....
People always remember Proverbs 18 v 24: A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Yes go to Him who knows all for everything and please be a friend....
Love you all and it sure feels good to be back
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Academic work took the better part of my time....
However in that time, I thank God for using little happenings to intimate me on issues which occur in our everyday life and how that later on affects us. Today's topic will be centred on friendship.
Friendship is the cooperative and supportive relationship between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, affection, and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis....
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship)
I have had friends...trust me I'm a friend person...
However of late I have looked around and wondered whether the people I called friends are actually friends or just mere acquaintances. There is a huge difference. An acquaintance is someone you happen to know on a formal basis. The casual hello how are you person. Work colleagues, school colleagues and the likes.
However a friend is different. A friend is closer than an acquaintance. A friend is someone you can be real with and absolutely feel free with. I need you to take time and think about people in your life who you consider friends. Then create a mental sieve and separate who you can actually call a friend and who you would take as an acquaintance. Trust me if you have more than ten people on your friends list...you are one extremely lucky and good person. If you don't have up to ten friends under your friends list then don't worry it doesn't mean you are not a good person.
The essence of such a mental separation is to establish the people you can really hold on to in times when you need a helping hand or you want to let yourself go. However in order to have friends you have to be a friend. I have found that the book of proverbs gives a whole lot on the topic of friendship and these attributes will be discussed here. Remember Jesus Christ called the twelve His friends however one still betrayed Him. This did not mean that Jesus was not a friend it meant Judas was not a friend. We have been told in John 15 v 13 that greater love had no man than this that Christ laid down His life for His friends: now I know in this day and age it may be a bit extreme to lay your life down for someone else but can realistically can you think of someone or a category of people who you will be willing to lay down your life for: the first names that pop into your head are those you consider friends...
Being a friend is not easy. Like the parties to a male female relationship it is a full time job. You may laugh but it's true. Understanding is the first thing. Parties to a friendship have to understand each other. There is no basis to any friendship be it in the relationship aspect or not without the parties understanding each other...To me what's the point.
Communication: This is very essential. What people say to each other may easily be mis-interpreted.This is the main reason why relationships are broken because people fail to communicate effectively. A simply explanation solves a lot of issues. Proverbs 15 v 1: A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger. If something is said and needs further explanation the receiver friend ought not to jump into a conclusive notion that it should be interpreted in the wrong way. The giver friend should also try to give their friend the information in such a manner as not to impute ideas into the others head. And if there's strife...Please and Please let peace reign. Try not to cause anything that will bring more strife or throw more salt on the injury.
Patience/Perseverance: This is my ultimate motto for this year and beyond to be patient. I do not in anyway want to hurt anybody and hinder my blessing from coming down from heaven. So if a friend says something to me that hurts me I choose not to react immediately and try not to take it too close to heart. I activate my patience gear on and relax. Then later in a more cheerful mood and not governed by the emotions of what I felt when the word was spoken I gently tell my friend how I felt and why I didn't take what was said as appropriate. This has helped a lot as most times we react to quickly to what has been said and don't get a chance to think of what has been said. This is what causes the issues/brawl to go on for longer.
Also when you have friends you know their strengths and abilities. For me I have a friend who when she gives advice she doesn't know how to give it in a way whereby she is not harsh. I mean that's her nature and in as much as I want her to be more understanding in giving criticisms I leave her to do as she is because that's what makes her her and I love her as that. Just because I am not that way doesn't mean her way is not right. For example, I was going through a trying period a few weeks ago and all she could say was that she had noticed I had been moody and that I shouldn't be and that I should know that sometimes she too goes through things...blah blah blah...
When she finished...I wanted to speak because I felt this is someone who should understand me for me. I am not her and I believe she shouldn't judge me on the basis of how she handles things. However the Holy Spirit laid it on my heart not to speak. I didn't and I let it go. Sincerely I think she was expecting a reply from me but I never gave it. This is what came to my mind: She does not know what I am going through so I shouldn't judge her for that. And from there I moved on. You know your friends so try to handle and manage their idiosyncrasies. Remember being patient and silent does not make you weak, it shows how strong you are to handle a situation.
Forgive and let go: Please just forgive and let go and let peace reign. its had but remember that Proverbs 10 v 12 says Love covers all wrongs and if you have a friend you ought to love them. Please half of the times when we hold on go little squabbles we can be enjoying the finer things of life...So please Let go and if it hurts talk to your friend after exercising patience and if your friend is truly your friend they would understand and share your sentiments. If not please leave it to God to be the one to sort it out....
People always remember Proverbs 18 v 24: A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
Yes go to Him who knows all for everything and please be a friend....
Love you all and it sure feels good to be back
Yours Truly
Patience Virtue
Thursday 11 February 2010
REJOICE!!!!!
I can see the question that comes into mind (especially if you are going through a rough season in your life)is what is there to smile about? Theres a lot of suffering in the world: financially, politically, emotionally and physically ....So PLEASE WHAT IS THERE TO SMILE ABOUT?
1st Thessalonians 5 v 16: Be joyful always
Joyful: elated; full of high-spirited delight
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
1st Thessalonians 5 v 18: Give Thanks in ALL circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
To Give Thanks: Showing appreciation and Gratitude
(en.wiktionary.org/wiki/thankful)
To some the meaning of these passages may not make any sense because we are hurting too much or too tired to see the sense in it. The world has made the word joy seem like a verb which only occurs when good things happen. When you buy a car, you have to be joyful. When you get married, its a joyous occassion and the endless list of moments when we ought to be joyful goes on. However what of those times when it seems 'inappropriate' to be joyful. For example, when you have been waiting for a promotion and suddenly it passes you by...Will you be grateful,thankful or Joyous? When the results you expected was not what you got and it seemed you were the only one out of your crew in that category...will you be grateful, thankful or joyous? When that breakthrough you have been praying for is about to go through and at its point of maturity it vanishes right before your very eyes...what do you do...?These are just some common areas which we experience in our daily lives.
I recently went through a set back and it hurt more than anything I have ever felt. I felt alone and this crippling fear of rejection and not being able to match up to standard engulfed me. It was not as if I hadn't prayed through it all or accorded myself any selfish praise but it just didn't work out for me. I felt crushed and I mean crushed. I didn't know what to do or how to feel. I began to cry. Not that crying helps but the pain was too much...I began to consider all the ridicule, the embarrasment....Lord why me I cried why me. I suddenly remembered a song I love...Donnie McClurkin's version of STAND...and I remembered what I was supposed to do...
You have to STAND up to that situation. No matter how traumatic it may be. After you have done all you can, all you can do is STAND... Why? Its not easy...you may be like me and cry, or get angry and look for someone to blame, or begin to harbour jealousy and spite...NO.... just STAND and watch the Lord see you through...Be sure in the Lord... All you need to do is endure that present season; God has a purpose; God has a plan...Do not give up through the storm or the rain. Do not bow to the situation, hold on and be strong; God will step in....Yes these are the words of the song but take a seat and meditate on it.
Is there a time the Lord has spoken and not kept to his word? God is not a man that He should lie neither is He the son of man that He should repent. I will rather rely and rest in the arms of my Lord than succumb more to the pressures of this world. If things have happened God must have allowed it...Why? Because He will neither leave me nor forsake me.The thoughts He has for me are of good and not of evil: Jeremiah 29:11 It is at this stage of STANDING that we should give thanks. The bible says in ALL things (yes I am saying all things) give thanks. It may be an inappropriate situation to give thanks in but yet still give thanks. Why? Because it could have been worse. For the person waiting for the promotion that passed by you, it could have been worse because you may not have had a job or worse still got fired....for the person with the resulyts which weren't expected, it could have been worse as you may have had to go through a resit or yet fail the entire course...for the person waiting for the breakthrough, it could have been worse if you were not even at the starting point and had nothing to aim for...
My analysis may seem far fetched or unrealistic, but as a christian, walking in the light and way of God and believing on His every word, I have decided that when set backs occur in my life I wil not be sober but give thanks to Him in advance for being gracious to me and allowing me not to have been in a worse position and thank Him in advance for that position I am aiming for.
It may be hard...but thats why we lean on Christ our solid rock. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run in and are safe. Whatever God has said about me in His word will be established in my life. Greater is He who is in me than he that is in the world. This should be our daily prayers.
A set back is not the end of the world. It is only the beginning of the next chapter to our life stories on how we were able to achieve our destinies in christ. I will always bless the Lord at all times...Because when the Praises go up, the blessings come down... Remember He will never put more on you than you can bear.... So in the clear words of Apostle Paul's letter to the Phillipians, chapter 4 v 4 Rejoice in the Lord Always and again I say REJOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1st Thessalonians 5 v 16: Be joyful always
Joyful: elated; full of high-spirited delight
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
1st Thessalonians 5 v 18: Give Thanks in ALL circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
To Give Thanks: Showing appreciation and Gratitude
(en.wiktionary.org/wiki/thankful)
To some the meaning of these passages may not make any sense because we are hurting too much or too tired to see the sense in it. The world has made the word joy seem like a verb which only occurs when good things happen. When you buy a car, you have to be joyful. When you get married, its a joyous occassion and the endless list of moments when we ought to be joyful goes on. However what of those times when it seems 'inappropriate' to be joyful. For example, when you have been waiting for a promotion and suddenly it passes you by...Will you be grateful,thankful or Joyous? When the results you expected was not what you got and it seemed you were the only one out of your crew in that category...will you be grateful, thankful or joyous? When that breakthrough you have been praying for is about to go through and at its point of maturity it vanishes right before your very eyes...what do you do...?These are just some common areas which we experience in our daily lives.
I recently went through a set back and it hurt more than anything I have ever felt. I felt alone and this crippling fear of rejection and not being able to match up to standard engulfed me. It was not as if I hadn't prayed through it all or accorded myself any selfish praise but it just didn't work out for me. I felt crushed and I mean crushed. I didn't know what to do or how to feel. I began to cry. Not that crying helps but the pain was too much...I began to consider all the ridicule, the embarrasment....Lord why me I cried why me. I suddenly remembered a song I love...Donnie McClurkin's version of STAND...and I remembered what I was supposed to do...
You have to STAND up to that situation. No matter how traumatic it may be. After you have done all you can, all you can do is STAND... Why? Its not easy...you may be like me and cry, or get angry and look for someone to blame, or begin to harbour jealousy and spite...NO.... just STAND and watch the Lord see you through...Be sure in the Lord... All you need to do is endure that present season; God has a purpose; God has a plan...Do not give up through the storm or the rain. Do not bow to the situation, hold on and be strong; God will step in....Yes these are the words of the song but take a seat and meditate on it.
Is there a time the Lord has spoken and not kept to his word? God is not a man that He should lie neither is He the son of man that He should repent. I will rather rely and rest in the arms of my Lord than succumb more to the pressures of this world. If things have happened God must have allowed it...Why? Because He will neither leave me nor forsake me.The thoughts He has for me are of good and not of evil: Jeremiah 29:11 It is at this stage of STANDING that we should give thanks. The bible says in ALL things (yes I am saying all things) give thanks. It may be an inappropriate situation to give thanks in but yet still give thanks. Why? Because it could have been worse. For the person waiting for the promotion that passed by you, it could have been worse because you may not have had a job or worse still got fired....for the person with the resulyts which weren't expected, it could have been worse as you may have had to go through a resit or yet fail the entire course...for the person waiting for the breakthrough, it could have been worse if you were not even at the starting point and had nothing to aim for...
My analysis may seem far fetched or unrealistic, but as a christian, walking in the light and way of God and believing on His every word, I have decided that when set backs occur in my life I wil not be sober but give thanks to Him in advance for being gracious to me and allowing me not to have been in a worse position and thank Him in advance for that position I am aiming for.
It may be hard...but thats why we lean on Christ our solid rock. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run in and are safe. Whatever God has said about me in His word will be established in my life. Greater is He who is in me than he that is in the world. This should be our daily prayers.
A set back is not the end of the world. It is only the beginning of the next chapter to our life stories on how we were able to achieve our destinies in christ. I will always bless the Lord at all times...Because when the Praises go up, the blessings come down... Remember He will never put more on you than you can bear.... So in the clear words of Apostle Paul's letter to the Phillipians, chapter 4 v 4 Rejoice in the Lord Always and again I say REJOICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday 1 February 2010
Sometimes...But...Always
Sometimes we get tired of Life and wonder what the true essence of it is...but
Always remember that you were created for a purpose...no one was brought here without a mission..strive to fulfill your mission
Sometimes we feel distressed and wonder why bad things happen to good people...sometimes it feels in the midst of a million people your all alone...but
Always remember you are never alone..Afterall If God be for you who can be against you...Being alone is a good thing sometimes...you get the time to reflect on issues that are bothering you and try to seek solutions to them
Sometimes it seems the closest persons to you hurt you most...when you need them they just seem no where to be found....but
Always remember that you have got family to back you up...there are friends that are always there through thick and thing...certain situations may show us who are friends really are.. friends who are always there are not classified as friends but family...
Sometimes it seems as if the target we set for ourselves are too high...we want this done by this, we want this thru by this...I want this to go this way....and when it seems we are drowning in our own high standards, we begin to loose hope...but
Always remember no standard is set too high...Do not compromise your position because you feel it is making you loose valuable time or connections...we are all created differently..some aim low while some are average...some, however, are destiny pushers and aim high they do not want to be associated with mediocrity...It all depends on your level of faith...God understands and knows when things will happen...Always remember...if Joseph had gone into the palace from the pit he was thrown into by his brothers, He would never have managed His position well..and who knows the story may have been different...
Sometimes it hurts to let go...you want to but it is hard..so many circumstances come in and just make it all the more worse...it may be a lost love, a sour relationship with a friend, a tragic experience that has left an imprint in your memory...but
Always remember that you get to live life only once...you can not get back any moment, second, minute, hour or day spent carrying all the burdens of life around...I know what you just thought...easier said than done right ?..true...its the person who wears the shoes who knows where it hurts the most...but the fact and truth stll remains...its easier to let go than to hold on too it..its less stressful and also less painful letting it go than keeping it in...
Sometimes its hard to love again...after a while you give up trying at all... and then you loose emotion, feeling and what not...you begin to shut down slowly like a computer system which is hanging...but
Always remember as hard as it may seem that the ultimate love comes from God...there is never a limit on love...you can never say you don't have enough love...there is always enough love to give...all you need to do is try and tap into you bank of love..no need for cheques, long lines and no fear of running into overdraft...theres no harm in trying again...it took the guy who made the light bulb so much failure to actually reach his success...And if the people/person you show love to abuse it...there's still more love to go round..remember..whatever you sow is what you reap...just make sure your steps are ordered before you love...and remember someone, somewhere out there is waiting to give you that love back in return...
(c) Kelechi Anyogu.
Always remember that you were created for a purpose...no one was brought here without a mission..strive to fulfill your mission
Sometimes we feel distressed and wonder why bad things happen to good people...sometimes it feels in the midst of a million people your all alone...but
Always remember you are never alone..Afterall If God be for you who can be against you...Being alone is a good thing sometimes...you get the time to reflect on issues that are bothering you and try to seek solutions to them
Sometimes it seems the closest persons to you hurt you most...when you need them they just seem no where to be found....but
Always remember that you have got family to back you up...there are friends that are always there through thick and thing...certain situations may show us who are friends really are.. friends who are always there are not classified as friends but family...
Sometimes it seems as if the target we set for ourselves are too high...we want this done by this, we want this thru by this...I want this to go this way....and when it seems we are drowning in our own high standards, we begin to loose hope...but
Always remember no standard is set too high...Do not compromise your position because you feel it is making you loose valuable time or connections...we are all created differently..some aim low while some are average...some, however, are destiny pushers and aim high they do not want to be associated with mediocrity...It all depends on your level of faith...God understands and knows when things will happen...Always remember...if Joseph had gone into the palace from the pit he was thrown into by his brothers, He would never have managed His position well..and who knows the story may have been different...
Sometimes it hurts to let go...you want to but it is hard..so many circumstances come in and just make it all the more worse...it may be a lost love, a sour relationship with a friend, a tragic experience that has left an imprint in your memory...but
Always remember that you get to live life only once...you can not get back any moment, second, minute, hour or day spent carrying all the burdens of life around...I know what you just thought...easier said than done right ?..true...its the person who wears the shoes who knows where it hurts the most...but the fact and truth stll remains...its easier to let go than to hold on too it..its less stressful and also less painful letting it go than keeping it in...
Sometimes its hard to love again...after a while you give up trying at all... and then you loose emotion, feeling and what not...you begin to shut down slowly like a computer system which is hanging...but
Always remember as hard as it may seem that the ultimate love comes from God...there is never a limit on love...you can never say you don't have enough love...there is always enough love to give...all you need to do is try and tap into you bank of love..no need for cheques, long lines and no fear of running into overdraft...theres no harm in trying again...it took the guy who made the light bulb so much failure to actually reach his success...And if the people/person you show love to abuse it...there's still more love to go round..remember..whatever you sow is what you reap...just make sure your steps are ordered before you love...and remember someone, somewhere out there is waiting to give you that love back in return...
(c) Kelechi Anyogu.
Sunday 31 January 2010
A new beginning
Hello Everyone,
I'm pretty new at this so my apologies if I drift off or you lose me half way. I will try my best to enunciate to you what I feel on issues most of us experience everyday. This blog will be most useful to young guys and ladies in their late teens and relatively early-mid twenties...However this does not eliminate the older ones from adding to my views or even considering my thoughts...
Before I begin, I will like to write a short prayer which will introduce my blog for the day:
The Lord is my Pacesetter, I shall not rush;
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals.
He provides me with images of stillness,
which restores my serenity;
He leads me in the ways of efficiency through
calmness of mind
And His guidance is peace
Even though I have a great many things
to accomplish each day
I will not fret, for His presence is here
His timelessness, His all importance
will keep me in balance
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity,
By annointing my mind with His oils of tranquility.
My cup of joyous energy overflows,
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours,
For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord, and dwell in His house forever.
(Culled from Toki Miyashina's rendition of Psalm 23)
My mother (God bless her) always used to tell me that my mind was always working 24/7 round the clock even in my sleep because I always had something on my mind. Now I am a young lady in her early twenties...I consider myself beautiful, intelligent and mature. However, sometime I tend to wonder about a lot of things: what will happen in the next two years; who will I marry; is my boyfriend cheating on me; I'm I going to have a great career;
Now I mean I am a young girl...most people will say I don't need to think of all these things, I should read my books...
This is true, However as young people we live in a world that begs us to consider our future...Usually we wouldn't have to do this as mumsy or popsy has our backs. But we have gotten to a stage whereby you have to make some decisions on your own. For example your future career. What do you want to do as a life ambition...what do you see yourself waking up every morning to do...what are your talents...
All these may sound a little too much if you think of it at one time. But the truth of the matter is that it still stays there whether you thik of it or not.
Next comes the relationships: Both with the same sex and the opposite sex. With the same sex: you consider what attributes you need in a friend...a good friend not a gossip friends (girls you know what I am talking about when I say 'gossip friend')you want people who you can run to in times of need both spirituaally, pshychologically or otherwise...You want someone who you can have real talk with...who you can be real with and who will be real with you... People who you will push you into your destiny and who you can push into their destiny. These are the things I think about...and I sure know I am not the only one.
Now the opposite sex relationship part: you want someone who completes you...someone who can cross your t's and dot your i's without making you feel stupid but correcting you lovingly. Someone who is more spiritually advanced than you are and who is willing to share your visions and dreams with you and encourage you ever so often. Complement you on the little efforts you make and just make you feel good. Above all someone who LOVES you genuinely and not because you are tall dark and handsome and have a fat bank account or you are the epitome of a coke bottle, light skinned and beautiful.
Now these are just areas I picked because I think of them a great deal. It may be different for some but to some it may be the same. Here is what I have been learning since the beginning of this year and I hope it works for you too if you apply it.
I have decided (more like I have taken a pledge with myself) that I will exhibit patience and virtue. As a girl I have too but it doesn't mean guys are not to be patient and virtuous as well. I will explain to you why these two characteristics are imortant in our daily lives.
Patience: Patience (pā-shəns) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation ...
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patience)
Endurance: the power to withstand hardship or stress (wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
These two attributes are what have kept me going for the past 31 days of this year. This is because as young people we are too hasty...we want so many things to work in our own way and at our own time. But people, life is not like that. We have to understand that there is a higher force than us who sees and knows our end from the beginning. Proverbs 3 v 6: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
This is what we need to do surrender all to God and be patient and believe that in due time He will see us through. Good things don't happen quickly. The best things in life don't happen in a rush...To cook good Jollof rice ( a Nigerian delicacy) and I mean good party Jollof rice you don't rush it and don't stir it. It then comes out beautiful and tasty. Take all your plans like that. There is no need to rush into anything. Don't rush to study a course you know you are not good at or won't be able to cope with along the line. Don't enter friendships with the same sex to which you know you do not share the same views as they would only corrupt you. Do not enter relationships with the opposite sex because you feel all your friends are in a relationship and it feels like the right thing to do. BE PATIENT. ENDURE all the stress and pressures of life. Because although you may seem like a late bloomer you will be in a better position than most of your peers.
I once watched a Mount Zion Ministries Move called 'Back to Zero point' . This film really touched me. It showed me how we can with our own hands ruin our destiny's because of lack of patience. Rushing to do God's work as orchestrator of our lives when He didn't ask for your help. At the end the result is going back to the same position you were running from.
Please no matter what you do remember this:
1.When you dont know where to turn, return to the Lord
2.Wait for your appointed time of Glory: Do not be too hasty...HE who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it...
Just exercise a bit of patience.
Virtue: the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
a particular moral excellence
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
Virtue comes into this whole Patience theory when you carry yourself in such a way that people admire you for being upright. Being virtuous should affect every area of our life. Carry yourself in such a way that people want to know you. Not for bad but for good. Carry yourself in such away that people want you to be their friend. Carry yourself in such a way that what you know you won't do infront of your parents you won't do outside. Carry yourself in such a way that you will be seen as a problem solver not a trouble causer.
Try and be accomodating so others can accomodate you. Exercise virtue in all you do...Ladies consider the Proverbs 31 woman. Guys you want a Proverbs 31 woman so why not be a Proverbs 31 Man...
I hope what I have written has inspired you guys...
I started with a prayer of peace because I think that is what we all need.
I will try and write as often as I can.
If this inspired you, share it with your friends and family.
Till next time,
Its me....Patience Virtue
I'm pretty new at this so my apologies if I drift off or you lose me half way. I will try my best to enunciate to you what I feel on issues most of us experience everyday. This blog will be most useful to young guys and ladies in their late teens and relatively early-mid twenties...However this does not eliminate the older ones from adding to my views or even considering my thoughts...
Before I begin, I will like to write a short prayer which will introduce my blog for the day:
The Lord is my Pacesetter, I shall not rush;
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals.
He provides me with images of stillness,
which restores my serenity;
He leads me in the ways of efficiency through
calmness of mind
And His guidance is peace
Even though I have a great many things
to accomplish each day
I will not fret, for His presence is here
His timelessness, His all importance
will keep me in balance
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity,
By annointing my mind with His oils of tranquility.
My cup of joyous energy overflows,
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruits of my hours,
For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord, and dwell in His house forever.
(Culled from Toki Miyashina's rendition of Psalm 23)
My mother (God bless her) always used to tell me that my mind was always working 24/7 round the clock even in my sleep because I always had something on my mind. Now I am a young lady in her early twenties...I consider myself beautiful, intelligent and mature. However, sometime I tend to wonder about a lot of things: what will happen in the next two years; who will I marry; is my boyfriend cheating on me; I'm I going to have a great career;
Now I mean I am a young girl...most people will say I don't need to think of all these things, I should read my books...
This is true, However as young people we live in a world that begs us to consider our future...Usually we wouldn't have to do this as mumsy or popsy has our backs. But we have gotten to a stage whereby you have to make some decisions on your own. For example your future career. What do you want to do as a life ambition...what do you see yourself waking up every morning to do...what are your talents...
All these may sound a little too much if you think of it at one time. But the truth of the matter is that it still stays there whether you thik of it or not.
Next comes the relationships: Both with the same sex and the opposite sex. With the same sex: you consider what attributes you need in a friend...a good friend not a gossip friends (girls you know what I am talking about when I say 'gossip friend')you want people who you can run to in times of need both spirituaally, pshychologically or otherwise...You want someone who you can have real talk with...who you can be real with and who will be real with you... People who you will push you into your destiny and who you can push into their destiny. These are the things I think about...and I sure know I am not the only one.
Now the opposite sex relationship part: you want someone who completes you...someone who can cross your t's and dot your i's without making you feel stupid but correcting you lovingly. Someone who is more spiritually advanced than you are and who is willing to share your visions and dreams with you and encourage you ever so often. Complement you on the little efforts you make and just make you feel good. Above all someone who LOVES you genuinely and not because you are tall dark and handsome and have a fat bank account or you are the epitome of a coke bottle, light skinned and beautiful.
Now these are just areas I picked because I think of them a great deal. It may be different for some but to some it may be the same. Here is what I have been learning since the beginning of this year and I hope it works for you too if you apply it.
I have decided (more like I have taken a pledge with myself) that I will exhibit patience and virtue. As a girl I have too but it doesn't mean guys are not to be patient and virtuous as well. I will explain to you why these two characteristics are imortant in our daily lives.
Patience: Patience (pā-shəns) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation ...
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patience)
Endurance: the power to withstand hardship or stress (wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
These two attributes are what have kept me going for the past 31 days of this year. This is because as young people we are too hasty...we want so many things to work in our own way and at our own time. But people, life is not like that. We have to understand that there is a higher force than us who sees and knows our end from the beginning. Proverbs 3 v 6: In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
This is what we need to do surrender all to God and be patient and believe that in due time He will see us through. Good things don't happen quickly. The best things in life don't happen in a rush...To cook good Jollof rice ( a Nigerian delicacy) and I mean good party Jollof rice you don't rush it and don't stir it. It then comes out beautiful and tasty. Take all your plans like that. There is no need to rush into anything. Don't rush to study a course you know you are not good at or won't be able to cope with along the line. Don't enter friendships with the same sex to which you know you do not share the same views as they would only corrupt you. Do not enter relationships with the opposite sex because you feel all your friends are in a relationship and it feels like the right thing to do. BE PATIENT. ENDURE all the stress and pressures of life. Because although you may seem like a late bloomer you will be in a better position than most of your peers.
I once watched a Mount Zion Ministries Move called 'Back to Zero point' . This film really touched me. It showed me how we can with our own hands ruin our destiny's because of lack of patience. Rushing to do God's work as orchestrator of our lives when He didn't ask for your help. At the end the result is going back to the same position you were running from.
Please no matter what you do remember this:
1.When you dont know where to turn, return to the Lord
2.Wait for your appointed time of Glory: Do not be too hasty...HE who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it...
Just exercise a bit of patience.
Virtue: the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
a particular moral excellence
(wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn)
Virtue comes into this whole Patience theory when you carry yourself in such a way that people admire you for being upright. Being virtuous should affect every area of our life. Carry yourself in such a way that people want to know you. Not for bad but for good. Carry yourself in such away that people want you to be their friend. Carry yourself in such a way that what you know you won't do infront of your parents you won't do outside. Carry yourself in such a way that you will be seen as a problem solver not a trouble causer.
Try and be accomodating so others can accomodate you. Exercise virtue in all you do...Ladies consider the Proverbs 31 woman. Guys you want a Proverbs 31 woman so why not be a Proverbs 31 Man...
I hope what I have written has inspired you guys...
I started with a prayer of peace because I think that is what we all need.
I will try and write as often as I can.
If this inspired you, share it with your friends and family.
Till next time,
Its me....Patience Virtue
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