Hello Dear Friends,
How are you doing? How are we preparing for Xmas and the New year? Please remember to make HIM the reason for the season. He has been so faithful to me and even though I still have a list of prayers yet to be answered, I know it's not too late for Him to answer them this year. If some of them remain unanswered, it means that He has better plans for me. Hard as it may be but I'll trust Him. Just the other day, I was telling a dear friend of mine that I have no other option than to trust God. He is all I have, all I depend on, all I believe, all I've ever known... So if He says "Linda my daughter, you have to wait", as much as I may be in a hurry; I have no choice than to wait.
Anyway, today I'll like us to discuss on how Imperfect we are. Lately a lot has been happenning to me but I came across a lovely song "Imperfect me" by "M.I" and ever since I listened to the song, I've had it on 'repeat'. Lovely song that just talks about how Imperfect we are as humans and how it's His love that has kept us this far. Each time I listened to that song, I couldn't help but marvel at Gods' love and how EVERYTHING would have been futile without HIM.
I am very Imperfect... Perfectly Imperfect to say the least... I'm not proud of it but that's the fact. I could step on toes, hurt people, disrespect people... etc because I'm only human but I try to be different from others by acknowledging my Imperfections and striving to be a better person. We have a lot of people who make it their sole responsibility to correct others without first taking a look at themselves. Don't get me wrong, it's okay to correct people when necessary but whilst you are it, will it harm you to do it in love? Does it make you a better person when you result to calling them names? Are you happy when it's all done, the person feels violated and not challenged? I thought the very essence of communication is to pass a message across and ensure that the reciever understands the message??
Moving on, Again I say; I am Imperfect and there's nothing I can do about it. The only perfect being is God, I can only strive for perfection. Please correct me where you deem necessary but be sure to do it in love. Better still, ensure that I understand the message you are trying to pass across. To all my friends that stood by me all these years, I AM GRATEFUL. You endured all my antics, some of you never complained even when it hurt you badly, some of you corrected me in love and some of you just loved me all the same. You waved off my Imperfections as me just being "Linda" and loved me for who I am... Words cannot express my feelings, you are the exact friends that the Bible said "...stick closer than a brother". Even though you have tolerated me, I will continually strive to be a better person and when it may not seem like so, please correct me in love. I'm just a Perfectly Imperfect Being striving for Perfection...
QUOTES BY LULU
- You"ll remain UN- comfortable until you remove a few 'things'
- WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE... (Take out time to really 'digest' the meaning of that phrase)
- I'm made in HIS own image and likeness, so why on earth will I want to be someone else?
- Lulu
Compliments of the Season!!!! Make this season count for someone else...
Stay Strong!
24 Dec 2010
17 Dec 2010
The gift of Salvation
Hello Dear Friends,
I trust our week has been okay so far? Mine has been good but a bit hectic, it is becoming more difficult for me to juggle work and my Blog but God dey... I promised to share my quotes with you every Friday and I'm sorry that didn't happen because of work and a few trips I had to make in the past few weeks but I'll share some more with you today. However, before I go on; I'll like us to go down memory lane...
It's Christmas time again and everyone is looking forward to it for various reasons. For some,it is a time to rest after working hard all through year, to others it's a time to meet family and play catch up over a dish of rice and chicken... but really, is dat what/all Christmas stands for? Sometimes, I find myself caught up in that web, but this year I hope to approach this season differently. Imagine this, someone that I never knew, who didn't mean a thing to me and sincerely I couldn't be bothered about, thought about me and sent His only son to save me. My Savior, One I'll learn to love and respect. One that will later give His life so that I may live. Such love!!! So as we approach the season of His birth, I can't help but marvel at such love and I'm so grateful that even before I 'knew' Him, He sent His only begotten son for my sake.
This season, I am reminded of how blessed I am to be a part of Gods' kingdom and can only imagine what horror it would have been if the Savior wasn't born... So as I rest, catch up with my family this season, I will not forget that it is all possible because He sent His son. He thought of me first, that even when I didn't know Him, He loved me with an everlasting love. The birth of His son will forever mark the beginning of redemption and salvation of mankind. That singular incident is what is keeping the world together today.
Please, remember to thank Him today even as you worry about how to get money for rice and chicken, how you need to get gifts for your loved ones, how you need to change that car because it's too old to take you to the village, how you need to be at the latest xmas party in town... because you see, if He didn't send us this "gift of salvation", we'll have a lot more to worry about.
Daddy, I am thankful for the things I have and most especially for the things I am yet to recieve. We lost many people this year but you deemed it fit for me to be around to celebrate again the birth of your son. It doesn't mean I'm a better person but that there's still a lot of work I have to do for you. Words cannot express my feelings towards you, My Lord be thou exalted. I thank you for my family and friends, grant us the grace to continue to serve you and walk in your ways. Help us realize that to whom much is given, much is expected. Help us make everyday that we spend on earth count and most of all help us understand the true "reason for this season".
QUOTES BY LULU - 2
- You are not a wasteful God, so if you've given me so many talents; it must be because you are confident I'll utilize them wisely
- Taking up responsibilities has a way of making you responsible
- People say, "Temptations come to make you strong"; I say they come to make me exhibit my strength
- Strength is not your ability to not feel pain but your ability to go through pain and come out strong
- All the setbacks I experience today, is necessary for a wonderful testimony
- If He cares to number the hair on my head, He surely must be concerned about the more important things in my life
- Whenever in doubt, just trust Him. You can NEVER go wrong with that
- Lulu
I wish you all a very "Happy Christmas and spectacular new year"!!!!!! Once again, remember to make Him the "reason for the season".
Stay Strong!
I trust our week has been okay so far? Mine has been good but a bit hectic, it is becoming more difficult for me to juggle work and my Blog but God dey... I promised to share my quotes with you every Friday and I'm sorry that didn't happen because of work and a few trips I had to make in the past few weeks but I'll share some more with you today. However, before I go on; I'll like us to go down memory lane...
It's Christmas time again and everyone is looking forward to it for various reasons. For some,it is a time to rest after working hard all through year, to others it's a time to meet family and play catch up over a dish of rice and chicken... but really, is dat what/all Christmas stands for? Sometimes, I find myself caught up in that web, but this year I hope to approach this season differently. Imagine this, someone that I never knew, who didn't mean a thing to me and sincerely I couldn't be bothered about, thought about me and sent His only son to save me. My Savior, One I'll learn to love and respect. One that will later give His life so that I may live. Such love!!! So as we approach the season of His birth, I can't help but marvel at such love and I'm so grateful that even before I 'knew' Him, He sent His only begotten son for my sake.
This season, I am reminded of how blessed I am to be a part of Gods' kingdom and can only imagine what horror it would have been if the Savior wasn't born... So as I rest, catch up with my family this season, I will not forget that it is all possible because He sent His son. He thought of me first, that even when I didn't know Him, He loved me with an everlasting love. The birth of His son will forever mark the beginning of redemption and salvation of mankind. That singular incident is what is keeping the world together today.
Please, remember to thank Him today even as you worry about how to get money for rice and chicken, how you need to get gifts for your loved ones, how you need to change that car because it's too old to take you to the village, how you need to be at the latest xmas party in town... because you see, if He didn't send us this "gift of salvation", we'll have a lot more to worry about.
Daddy, I am thankful for the things I have and most especially for the things I am yet to recieve. We lost many people this year but you deemed it fit for me to be around to celebrate again the birth of your son. It doesn't mean I'm a better person but that there's still a lot of work I have to do for you. Words cannot express my feelings towards you, My Lord be thou exalted. I thank you for my family and friends, grant us the grace to continue to serve you and walk in your ways. Help us realize that to whom much is given, much is expected. Help us make everyday that we spend on earth count and most of all help us understand the true "reason for this season".
QUOTES BY LULU - 2
- You are not a wasteful God, so if you've given me so many talents; it must be because you are confident I'll utilize them wisely
- Taking up responsibilities has a way of making you responsible
- People say, "Temptations come to make you strong"; I say they come to make me exhibit my strength
- Strength is not your ability to not feel pain but your ability to go through pain and come out strong
- All the setbacks I experience today, is necessary for a wonderful testimony
- If He cares to number the hair on my head, He surely must be concerned about the more important things in my life
- Whenever in doubt, just trust Him. You can NEVER go wrong with that
- Lulu
I wish you all a very "Happy Christmas and spectacular new year"!!!!!! Once again, remember to make Him the "reason for the season".
Stay Strong!
26 Nov 2010
Quotes by Lulu...
My Darlings, Hw una dey?? I'm doing great...At some point today I took a closer at the Calendar and realized that we are already in the last weekend of November, 2010!!! Isn't this God amazing?? I remember vividly January 1st 2010, and despite all that has happened this year; I can only be thankful to Him for bringing me this far. He has been exceptionally wonderful and though there are a bunch of my prayer requests that haven't been answered, I thank Him all the same because 35days is more than enough time for My God to get them all answered!!
Whilst going down memory lane recently, I stumbled upon some quotes I wrote and I will be sharing some of them with you every Friday till the end of the year, the series will be titled "Quotes by Lulu" :) Please note that I'm not a professional, so be gentle if you have to criticize me :) Basically, the quotes are a reflection of what I felt at the time they were written. I hope that we will learn a thing or two from them...
- You have no idea of the greatness within me, if you did; you'll handle me with care
- Life is a school, you decide on the number of degrees you wish to attain
- For all the times I ran away, He loved me even more. Does that make me want to keep running away? NO!! ...because every time I was away, I missed HIM even more
- I've come to realize that the word "friend" has been abused; an "accomplice" is sometimes more sincere than some friends
- You can have a "blueprint" of how your life should be but make sure to first seek the approval of "The Architect"
- "If it worked for her, it should work for me"... So UNTRUE!!!! Why?...because I'm a different specimen, I have my own unique composition!
- Lulu
There are more from where that came from :) As mentioned earlier, I will continue the series next Friday. I know that the quotes may be "crude" but i sincerely hope that we can learn something from them. Have a wonderful and fun weekend!!! Please don't forget to also thank "The Architect" of our lives for bringing you this far... It is by His grace that we live. Love U loads!!!!
Stay Strong!
Whilst going down memory lane recently, I stumbled upon some quotes I wrote and I will be sharing some of them with you every Friday till the end of the year, the series will be titled "Quotes by Lulu" :) Please note that I'm not a professional, so be gentle if you have to criticize me :) Basically, the quotes are a reflection of what I felt at the time they were written. I hope that we will learn a thing or two from them...
- You have no idea of the greatness within me, if you did; you'll handle me with care
- Life is a school, you decide on the number of degrees you wish to attain
- For all the times I ran away, He loved me even more. Does that make me want to keep running away? NO!! ...because every time I was away, I missed HIM even more
- I've come to realize that the word "friend" has been abused; an "accomplice" is sometimes more sincere than some friends
- You can have a "blueprint" of how your life should be but make sure to first seek the approval of "The Architect"
- "If it worked for her, it should work for me"... So UNTRUE!!!! Why?...because I'm a different specimen, I have my own unique composition!
- Lulu
There are more from where that came from :) As mentioned earlier, I will continue the series next Friday. I know that the quotes may be "crude" but i sincerely hope that we can learn something from them. Have a wonderful and fun weekend!!! Please don't forget to also thank "The Architect" of our lives for bringing you this far... It is by His grace that we live. Love U loads!!!!
Stay Strong!
23 Nov 2010
Finishing Strong!
Hello Darlings! I'm so sorry about my long absence, hopefully that will change from now on. A whole lot has happened since the last time I blogged and it will take a much longer time to "fill you in" but rest assured that you'll get the 'gist' soon :)
I stumbled upon a 'write up' I did in 2009 (20/8/09 precisely) and I decided to share it with you. Enjoy...
No one to speak to so I write,
Hoping it will ease the burden that I bear,
The burden of uncertainty and fear for the future,
In anticipation for the best, I wait patiently,
But gradually this 'wait" is beginning to wear me out,
Some call it Impatience, I call it an endless wait,
Just when I think i've scaled the hurdle,
Something creeps up, reminding me that I've only just begun,
So I ponder, ... if it always seems like the beginning, how am I expected to run this race called "life" and "finish strong"??
Surely, I'm not here to remain at the "beginning",
Whilst I juggle those thoughts in my head, I'm reminded that the race is not to the swift...
It's not all about "starting well" but more importantly, about "finishing strong",
...So i relax, knowing that for as long as there's "life", I'll have the opportunity to fulfil my purpose,
...perhaps all these hurdles are to equip me for the race,
...perhaps, once I get past the beginning successfully; "finishing strong" will be a 'piece of cake',
I am also reminded that His ways are not our ways,
...that His thoughts for us are of good and not of evil,
...that He knows the end of a thing before it begins,
...that He knew us before we were born,
So I look back and say... No matter how much time I spend in the beginning phase, with HIM the end will be great!
Stay Strong!
I stumbled upon a 'write up' I did in 2009 (20/8/09 precisely) and I decided to share it with you. Enjoy...
No one to speak to so I write,
Hoping it will ease the burden that I bear,
The burden of uncertainty and fear for the future,
In anticipation for the best, I wait patiently,
But gradually this 'wait" is beginning to wear me out,
Some call it Impatience, I call it an endless wait,
Just when I think i've scaled the hurdle,
Something creeps up, reminding me that I've only just begun,
So I ponder, ... if it always seems like the beginning, how am I expected to run this race called "life" and "finish strong"??
Surely, I'm not here to remain at the "beginning",
Whilst I juggle those thoughts in my head, I'm reminded that the race is not to the swift...
It's not all about "starting well" but more importantly, about "finishing strong",
...So i relax, knowing that for as long as there's "life", I'll have the opportunity to fulfil my purpose,
...perhaps all these hurdles are to equip me for the race,
...perhaps, once I get past the beginning successfully; "finishing strong" will be a 'piece of cake',
I am also reminded that His ways are not our ways,
...that His thoughts for us are of good and not of evil,
...that He knows the end of a thing before it begins,
...that He knew us before we were born,
So I look back and say... No matter how much time I spend in the beginning phase, with HIM the end will be great!
Stay Strong!
8 Aug 2010
Marriage or Wedding?...
Dearest Friends, I've missed you guys a great deal and I'm glad to be back again. I've attended a number of weddings lately, spoken to some married people and this has inspired todays blog.
I remember as little girls, we all imagined our fairy tale weddings with Prince Charming. We all wanted to have wedding gowns made by Valentino, Vera Wang... etc The wedding venue will be a castle like church, followed by a lavish reception preferably by the sea... All these wishes are okay and very much in place, if they are not considered a determining factor to a long lasting marraige. Some of these mentioned wishes have made people end up with the wrong partner.
A young lady wanting to have a "talk of the town" wedding will definitely want a husband that will guarantee that it comes to pass. Whilst some are lucky to have met the right one, others haven't been that lucky and they soon find out after the wedding that they have married a stranger all in a bid "to impress". I don't want to sound like the devils' advocate, afterall "me sef i like beta thing" but i also know that it is much better to have a not so luxurious wedding and have a spetacular marriage.
Wedding is that "one" day ceremony where your friends, loved ones, family come to rejoice with you and your partner. That is the day that you show the world who you've chosen to spend your life with and also the day you promise each other in front of your maker that it is '...till death do you part. Marriage is the main thing, it is when you both start practicing and trying to live out what you promised God and other people. That is the main thing you should be concerned about, that is where all the effort should go. Wouldn't you rather invest all it takes to make sure that your marraige is "talk of the town" ? The one day ceremony (wedding) will pass and will be quickly forgotten but your marriage is something, if done properly will be referred to by a lot of people for a very long time.
Let's not mix these two things (wedding and marriage) up because it could end up in a tragedy. Imagine the following scenarios;
A: Girl meets a guy, he's well to do, nice person, showers her with loads of gifts and money but she doesn't exactly feel like their soulmates. She is blinded by the goodies she constantly recieves from him, she is the envy of all her friends, so when he 'pops the question', she hastily says "yes". telling herself that with time she'll get to understand him better and that after the wedding, they'll work things out. Afterall, what could possibly go wrong? He has enough resources to take care of all her needs ,not to mention the "talk of the town" wedding that is sure to take place.
B: Girl meets a guy, he has prospects, is goal oriented... but is not well to do at the moment. He can afford to offer her the traditional outing to the cinema once in a while, maybe dinner sometimes but nothing too fancy. She has loads of friends that have wealthy boyfriends and is tempted to think that she may have "settled for less". One thing she couldn't deny was the fact that they loved each other dearly and he would do absolutely anything to ensure that she was fine. He respected everything about her and didn't joke with matters concerning her. He couldn't promise her a "talk of the town" wedding but she knew their marraige was going to be "heaven on earth" so when he popped the question, she didn't regret saying "yes".
So with scenario A, you can be sure her joy will know no bounds during the wedding but she'll spend the rest of her life regretting. However, scenario B, will enjoy a lifetime of joy and fulfilment. We all love the good things of life and sometimes we wish to have the 'best of both worlds' but life is known to be very tricky sometimes, so when faced with life defining issues; please make the right decisons that will serve you long-term not short term.
Life is already complicated, why would you want to further complicate it by making the wrong decision? A word they say is enough for the wise. Have a blessed week!
Stay Strong!
I remember as little girls, we all imagined our fairy tale weddings with Prince Charming. We all wanted to have wedding gowns made by Valentino, Vera Wang... etc The wedding venue will be a castle like church, followed by a lavish reception preferably by the sea... All these wishes are okay and very much in place, if they are not considered a determining factor to a long lasting marraige. Some of these mentioned wishes have made people end up with the wrong partner.
A young lady wanting to have a "talk of the town" wedding will definitely want a husband that will guarantee that it comes to pass. Whilst some are lucky to have met the right one, others haven't been that lucky and they soon find out after the wedding that they have married a stranger all in a bid "to impress". I don't want to sound like the devils' advocate, afterall "me sef i like beta thing" but i also know that it is much better to have a not so luxurious wedding and have a spetacular marriage.
Wedding is that "one" day ceremony where your friends, loved ones, family come to rejoice with you and your partner. That is the day that you show the world who you've chosen to spend your life with and also the day you promise each other in front of your maker that it is '...till death do you part. Marriage is the main thing, it is when you both start practicing and trying to live out what you promised God and other people. That is the main thing you should be concerned about, that is where all the effort should go. Wouldn't you rather invest all it takes to make sure that your marraige is "talk of the town" ? The one day ceremony (wedding) will pass and will be quickly forgotten but your marriage is something, if done properly will be referred to by a lot of people for a very long time.
Let's not mix these two things (wedding and marriage) up because it could end up in a tragedy. Imagine the following scenarios;
A: Girl meets a guy, he's well to do, nice person, showers her with loads of gifts and money but she doesn't exactly feel like their soulmates. She is blinded by the goodies she constantly recieves from him, she is the envy of all her friends, so when he 'pops the question', she hastily says "yes". telling herself that with time she'll get to understand him better and that after the wedding, they'll work things out. Afterall, what could possibly go wrong? He has enough resources to take care of all her needs ,not to mention the "talk of the town" wedding that is sure to take place.
B: Girl meets a guy, he has prospects, is goal oriented... but is not well to do at the moment. He can afford to offer her the traditional outing to the cinema once in a while, maybe dinner sometimes but nothing too fancy. She has loads of friends that have wealthy boyfriends and is tempted to think that she may have "settled for less". One thing she couldn't deny was the fact that they loved each other dearly and he would do absolutely anything to ensure that she was fine. He respected everything about her and didn't joke with matters concerning her. He couldn't promise her a "talk of the town" wedding but she knew their marraige was going to be "heaven on earth" so when he popped the question, she didn't regret saying "yes".
So with scenario A, you can be sure her joy will know no bounds during the wedding but she'll spend the rest of her life regretting. However, scenario B, will enjoy a lifetime of joy and fulfilment. We all love the good things of life and sometimes we wish to have the 'best of both worlds' but life is known to be very tricky sometimes, so when faced with life defining issues; please make the right decisons that will serve you long-term not short term.
Life is already complicated, why would you want to further complicate it by making the wrong decision? A word they say is enough for the wise. Have a blessed week!
Stay Strong!
20 Jul 2010
Career, home or both?...
Hello!!!! Please excuse my long absence as i've been over my head with work. I'm not even married yet, not to talk of having kids and still i barely have time for myself. I really need to work on my time management if i plan to be a "Career wife and mom". Are there single ladies in the house that identify with what i'm talking about?
Anyway, i know that this "feat" will not be solved on it's own; i will need Gods' divine intervention and guidance to see me through. In the past, i noticed a trend where women just sat home and took care of children whilst their husbands had the job of "providing" for the home. Although i have nothing against this trend, i also believe there is a reason that couples are called "Partners". A lot of people will argue that the lady is also partnering with her husband even when carrying out only domestic duties, that she doesn't necessarily have to work. Whilst i agree with that, my question is "Is she less of a partner when she decides to bring some income into the home"? My discussions with working class wives have shown me that it isn't an easy job at all but not impossible. Infact some of them are fulfilled and don't run the risk of playing the "Had i known game".
I know this is a very "touchy" topic and whichever way it swings, each party will be right but since it's my blog, i'll be discussing my own take on the issue :) Now imagine a lady that is career minded, has a zeal to touch/affect lives, is more than willing to contribute financially to the growth of her home, is used to getting things done for herself and wants to be a complete woman in all ramifications of life. Imagine this woman being mandated to become a complete house wife. Why? Because her partner believes that he earns more than enough to sustain the home & that her place is with the kids.... Will such a woman give her very best to the home? Will she be fulfilled? Won't she be more prone to nagging? Won't she be likely to make life a "living hell" for her partner? I'm not justifying women that have the above mentioned characteristics, i'm just saying that indeed "there is no smoke without fire". It won't harm couples to sit with each other and agree on how they want to run their home. It helps them understand each others dreams and aspirations and also helps to achieve them. It is important to understand that even when we come together as couples, it's okay to differ in some aspects, encourage individuality in a relationship and most of all we need to learn to compromise. I believe that when all that is in place, issues such as "House wife" and "Career wife" will be long sorted out before indeed it becomes an "issue".
As for me, i intend to be a Career wife and mom for the simple reason of being fulfilled in all aspects of my life. I want to be able to support my partner and home financially as well as be there for my kids. It isn't an easy task but you know what they say "nothing good comes easy". I also believe that since it's in line with my purpose, the Lord will back me every step of the way. Once i'm fulfilled and happy, i'm able to make everyone (especially close ones) around me feel the same. "You can't give what you don't have".
My final take on this issue is that we should all identify what makes us happy and work towards it, bearing in mind that sometimes we need to come to a compromise. A compromise that won't hamper our growth but will create room for our partner to grow too. A house wife can find a million and one things to do to occupy her time whilst a career wife can also find a way to make sure that her job doesn't distract her from carrying out her domestic duties. It doesn't also have to be a "9-5" job, it could be an establishment of her own.
May the Lord open the eyes of our understanding to discern that which is proper and may He guide us every step of the way, AMEN!
Whatever you decide, make sure it's in line with your purpose and partner :)
Stay Strong!
Anyway, i know that this "feat" will not be solved on it's own; i will need Gods' divine intervention and guidance to see me through. In the past, i noticed a trend where women just sat home and took care of children whilst their husbands had the job of "providing" for the home. Although i have nothing against this trend, i also believe there is a reason that couples are called "Partners". A lot of people will argue that the lady is also partnering with her husband even when carrying out only domestic duties, that she doesn't necessarily have to work. Whilst i agree with that, my question is "Is she less of a partner when she decides to bring some income into the home"? My discussions with working class wives have shown me that it isn't an easy job at all but not impossible. Infact some of them are fulfilled and don't run the risk of playing the "Had i known game".
I know this is a very "touchy" topic and whichever way it swings, each party will be right but since it's my blog, i'll be discussing my own take on the issue :) Now imagine a lady that is career minded, has a zeal to touch/affect lives, is more than willing to contribute financially to the growth of her home, is used to getting things done for herself and wants to be a complete woman in all ramifications of life. Imagine this woman being mandated to become a complete house wife. Why? Because her partner believes that he earns more than enough to sustain the home & that her place is with the kids.... Will such a woman give her very best to the home? Will she be fulfilled? Won't she be more prone to nagging? Won't she be likely to make life a "living hell" for her partner? I'm not justifying women that have the above mentioned characteristics, i'm just saying that indeed "there is no smoke without fire". It won't harm couples to sit with each other and agree on how they want to run their home. It helps them understand each others dreams and aspirations and also helps to achieve them. It is important to understand that even when we come together as couples, it's okay to differ in some aspects, encourage individuality in a relationship and most of all we need to learn to compromise. I believe that when all that is in place, issues such as "House wife" and "Career wife" will be long sorted out before indeed it becomes an "issue".
As for me, i intend to be a Career wife and mom for the simple reason of being fulfilled in all aspects of my life. I want to be able to support my partner and home financially as well as be there for my kids. It isn't an easy task but you know what they say "nothing good comes easy". I also believe that since it's in line with my purpose, the Lord will back me every step of the way. Once i'm fulfilled and happy, i'm able to make everyone (especially close ones) around me feel the same. "You can't give what you don't have".
My final take on this issue is that we should all identify what makes us happy and work towards it, bearing in mind that sometimes we need to come to a compromise. A compromise that won't hamper our growth but will create room for our partner to grow too. A house wife can find a million and one things to do to occupy her time whilst a career wife can also find a way to make sure that her job doesn't distract her from carrying out her domestic duties. It doesn't also have to be a "9-5" job, it could be an establishment of her own.
May the Lord open the eyes of our understanding to discern that which is proper and may He guide us every step of the way, AMEN!
Whatever you decide, make sure it's in line with your purpose and partner :)
Stay Strong!
16 Jul 2010
Sleep, oh sleep...
Hiya!!! I missed you guys o... I just thought i'd give you all a "breather" yesterday but trust me i was "tempted to blog" :) Se o wa pa? Kedu?... Lol! Don't mind me o, my blog is not supposed to be all stiff and formal so kindly excuse my "goofs" :)
So back to todays' story, in my bid to become a "complete" woman (Physically, Spritually, Mentally, Financially, ...), i decided to go back to my exercise routine. In the past i tried the gym but i got bored, even with the addition of aerobics; i just wasn't motivated to continue (Did i hear someone say "lazy girl"? Na U sabi ). I even tried Salsa dance classes and it was fun while it lasted. Well i haven't ruled it off completely, i just haven't been attending classes due to work and distance. With all those excuses in place, "home girl" was busy packing on the pounds and telling herself that she just looked like a true African woman... lol. Anyway, i got out of my delusion and this time, i opted for early morning jogs but it hasn't been easy o especially because i just started yesterday :)
It's not been easy because all my limbs are beginning to ache (well i haven't worked out in a while) but that's really the least of my concerns. The major pain in d ... is that i have to get up early! Reduce my hours of sleep!! U may not understand my lamentations but people close to me know that i DON'T JOKE with my sleep. Lai lai! If i have to choose between sleep and food, outings, clothes, shoes,... name it (well except God), i will choose "Sleep" anytime. Even if asked when asleep, i will choose sleep...lol. So now you have a fair picture of what i mean... but to be sincere, since i started this new routine i start the day feeling very refreshed and i'll tell you the reason.
Since i will choose sleep over most things, i had to find something that is of great importance to me and that is God. So when i jog in the morning, it isn't only an exercise routine for me; it also serves as my "quiet time". I have my ears plugged and listen to heart warming, life transforming music. It takes me to a different realm, i am reminded once again on how the Lord has been faithful, how i can't thank him enough... I get to have conversations with my maker and together we plan my day... little wonder that for everytime i've done that, i've come out refreshed!
Moreso, the bible says "Do not love sleep or you'll grow poor; stay awake and you'll have food to spare" (Prov. 20: 13). I am not saying that we shouldn't sleep at all but a healthy amount of sleep will do just fine. I'm not a Doctor but i've heard that 6-8 hrs sleep should do just fine so please take heed. I am in the process of "loosing the bondage" of sleep in my life :) and by the grace of God, i'm sure it will happen soon! Don't worry, watch this space cos you'll be reading about pretty soon...
For others out there that may be facing the same "sleep" issue, the first step is to want to handle it; the second and most important step is to let the Lord guide you. Oh, and for the record; "gisting" with God is so much fun! He listens, he really does... You just might want to try it early in the morning?
Stay strong!
So back to todays' story, in my bid to become a "complete" woman (Physically, Spritually, Mentally, Financially, ...), i decided to go back to my exercise routine. In the past i tried the gym but i got bored, even with the addition of aerobics; i just wasn't motivated to continue (Did i hear someone say "lazy girl"? Na U sabi ). I even tried Salsa dance classes and it was fun while it lasted. Well i haven't ruled it off completely, i just haven't been attending classes due to work and distance. With all those excuses in place, "home girl" was busy packing on the pounds and telling herself that she just looked like a true African woman... lol. Anyway, i got out of my delusion and this time, i opted for early morning jogs but it hasn't been easy o especially because i just started yesterday :)
It's not been easy because all my limbs are beginning to ache (well i haven't worked out in a while) but that's really the least of my concerns. The major pain in d ... is that i have to get up early! Reduce my hours of sleep!! U may not understand my lamentations but people close to me know that i DON'T JOKE with my sleep. Lai lai! If i have to choose between sleep and food, outings, clothes, shoes,... name it (well except God), i will choose "Sleep" anytime. Even if asked when asleep, i will choose sleep...lol. So now you have a fair picture of what i mean... but to be sincere, since i started this new routine i start the day feeling very refreshed and i'll tell you the reason.
Since i will choose sleep over most things, i had to find something that is of great importance to me and that is God. So when i jog in the morning, it isn't only an exercise routine for me; it also serves as my "quiet time". I have my ears plugged and listen to heart warming, life transforming music. It takes me to a different realm, i am reminded once again on how the Lord has been faithful, how i can't thank him enough... I get to have conversations with my maker and together we plan my day... little wonder that for everytime i've done that, i've come out refreshed!
Moreso, the bible says "Do not love sleep or you'll grow poor; stay awake and you'll have food to spare" (Prov. 20: 13). I am not saying that we shouldn't sleep at all but a healthy amount of sleep will do just fine. I'm not a Doctor but i've heard that 6-8 hrs sleep should do just fine so please take heed. I am in the process of "loosing the bondage" of sleep in my life :) and by the grace of God, i'm sure it will happen soon! Don't worry, watch this space cos you'll be reading about pretty soon...
For others out there that may be facing the same "sleep" issue, the first step is to want to handle it; the second and most important step is to let the Lord guide you. Oh, and for the record; "gisting" with God is so much fun! He listens, he really does... You just might want to try it early in the morning?
Stay strong!
14 Jul 2010
Who is responsible?....
Hello Dearies, sorry for the late post today. My day has been a bit busy to say the least... Originally, i was going to blog about something else but there was an event i went for today that made me change my mind.
My Dad asked that i represent him at a valedictory/prize winning ceremony of one of our reputable secondary schools in Nigeria .Yes u saw right MY DAD, didn't the Bible say honor your father and mother so that your days will be long? I have a lot of things to do on planet earth o, so i agreed to go :) At first i was so angry; "Couldn't he send someone else? Does he think i'm that jobless? or i play at work? " But i wasn't brave enough to voice out my thoughts, so when he asked i just meekly said "Yes". Hmmm... this life na wa...
But back to the main story, I'm glad that i attended the ceremony because it further opened my eyes to a lot of things. I watched the graduating students rejoice and shout each time they were referred to and it reminded me of the days when i was just like them, when i just couldn't wait to get out of secondary school and being a border then it was like "Freedom here i come". I thought a lot about those times and where i am today, i couldn't help but marvel on how far i have come and how the Lord has kept me. Trust me, it wasn't easy. Again i said, "Baba ese, Chineke Dalu!!!"
But as i watched these students, i didn't have only happy thoughts... I was sad, tears welled up in my eyes... I thought, our leaders of tomorrow, an upcoming generation that God could use to change a lot of things happenning in this country and the world... These ones are opportuned to have good education and training but some of their counterparts have never seen the four walls of any school. My heart bled further, by no fault of theirs some children come into this world and they suffer, they have no one to show them the way, some have no parents to be their role models, some in their quest to be noticed anyhow by the world turn to robbery, prostitution, etc.... Aren't those children also potential leaders of tomorrow? What crime did they commit? Aren't they also children of God? Doesn't God also love them?...
Then it struck me... Even though God has the power to change everything, he doesn't always do so but he has people like you and me that can make the change. He has blessed us with good homes, quality education, good jobs, etc... And what do we do? We still complain that it's not enough, forgetting that there are people that may never have a taste of what we have and they are also God's children. Could it be that the Lord blessed us, to be a blessing to others? Because you see, there is nothing that we have that we didn't recieve so we should also let other people recieve.
There and Then at the ceremony i made up my mind to give, to help in anyway i can. I have always had a passion for the youths and i will start with them, i will start with the ones i can reach, it may not be enough but it is a process. I will not hoard my blessings, I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for something i could have changed. Baba God i beg no vex, i now understand that i could be your little helper (i'm so honored), i could be someone's angel because again, what is life without giving?
So my dear ones, the question is "Who is responsible"? Are you?
Stay strong!
My Dad asked that i represent him at a valedictory/prize winning ceremony of one of our reputable secondary schools in Nigeria .Yes u saw right MY DAD, didn't the Bible say honor your father and mother so that your days will be long? I have a lot of things to do on planet earth o, so i agreed to go :) At first i was so angry; "Couldn't he send someone else? Does he think i'm that jobless? or i play at work? " But i wasn't brave enough to voice out my thoughts, so when he asked i just meekly said "Yes". Hmmm... this life na wa...
But back to the main story, I'm glad that i attended the ceremony because it further opened my eyes to a lot of things. I watched the graduating students rejoice and shout each time they were referred to and it reminded me of the days when i was just like them, when i just couldn't wait to get out of secondary school and being a border then it was like "Freedom here i come". I thought a lot about those times and where i am today, i couldn't help but marvel on how far i have come and how the Lord has kept me. Trust me, it wasn't easy. Again i said, "Baba ese, Chineke Dalu!!!"
But as i watched these students, i didn't have only happy thoughts... I was sad, tears welled up in my eyes... I thought, our leaders of tomorrow, an upcoming generation that God could use to change a lot of things happenning in this country and the world... These ones are opportuned to have good education and training but some of their counterparts have never seen the four walls of any school. My heart bled further, by no fault of theirs some children come into this world and they suffer, they have no one to show them the way, some have no parents to be their role models, some in their quest to be noticed anyhow by the world turn to robbery, prostitution, etc.... Aren't those children also potential leaders of tomorrow? What crime did they commit? Aren't they also children of God? Doesn't God also love them?...
Then it struck me... Even though God has the power to change everything, he doesn't always do so but he has people like you and me that can make the change. He has blessed us with good homes, quality education, good jobs, etc... And what do we do? We still complain that it's not enough, forgetting that there are people that may never have a taste of what we have and they are also God's children. Could it be that the Lord blessed us, to be a blessing to others? Because you see, there is nothing that we have that we didn't recieve so we should also let other people recieve.
There and Then at the ceremony i made up my mind to give, to help in anyway i can. I have always had a passion for the youths and i will start with them, i will start with the ones i can reach, it may not be enough but it is a process. I will not hoard my blessings, I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for something i could have changed. Baba God i beg no vex, i now understand that i could be your little helper (i'm so honored), i could be someone's angel because again, what is life without giving?
So my dear ones, the question is "Who is responsible"? Are you?
Stay strong!
13 Jul 2010
This little light of mine...
Hello dearies,
So i didn't let my excitement get a better part of me because trust me the moment i was done with the first blog post, i wanted to do another one :) E be like say this thing dey "shack" me small ... Lol! Anyway, i hope we all had a restful night and our day has gotten off to a good start... I am just very grateful for the gift of life, especially today.
I didn't have a very "restful" night because i was haunted by nightmares, i rarely have them but this one was the second in the past three days. Last nights' own did take the peak and i got up with a real scare. It felt too real to be just a dream. I'm not about to bore you with the gory details but trust me when i was done panicking and praying, i knew there was a lesson to be learnt from it.
U see, Life is indeed a gift. When you slip into that state of unconsciousness called "sleep" and get back to full consciousness the next day, do not think it's your own doing; it is ONLY the grace of God that keeps us. I don't mean to sound morbid but i think as humans, we need to be reminded that we are all here for a purpose and each time we are given the opportunity to see another day; we should make sure it takes us closer to achieving that purpose. It will be a very sad thing to "leave" without achieving our purpose.
I guess what i'm trying to say is; let us try and find out our purpose in life and work towards achieving it. Trust me, the only one who can give you ACCURATE information on that is God. He made you, formed you, breath life into you, the Alpha & Omega... it is by His grace we live. So, you can run all you want but sooner than later, you'll find out that all roads lead to Him.
To live a life without purpose is to live a life that is heading straight for doom. A word they say, is enough for the wise.
As for me, i know it can be very hard especially with all the troubles of the 'world' but i'll try nonetheless, i won't let setbacks deter me from my purpose. When i fall (cos i definitely will), i will get up, i will be reminded that i serve a forgiving God, one who loves me with an everlasting love, a God of second chance, a God who's utmost desire is to bid me "Welcome" when the time is come....
This little light of mine, i'm going to let shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!!!!!
Stay strong!
So i didn't let my excitement get a better part of me because trust me the moment i was done with the first blog post, i wanted to do another one :) E be like say this thing dey "shack" me small ... Lol! Anyway, i hope we all had a restful night and our day has gotten off to a good start... I am just very grateful for the gift of life, especially today.
I didn't have a very "restful" night because i was haunted by nightmares, i rarely have them but this one was the second in the past three days. Last nights' own did take the peak and i got up with a real scare. It felt too real to be just a dream. I'm not about to bore you with the gory details but trust me when i was done panicking and praying, i knew there was a lesson to be learnt from it.
U see, Life is indeed a gift. When you slip into that state of unconsciousness called "sleep" and get back to full consciousness the next day, do not think it's your own doing; it is ONLY the grace of God that keeps us. I don't mean to sound morbid but i think as humans, we need to be reminded that we are all here for a purpose and each time we are given the opportunity to see another day; we should make sure it takes us closer to achieving that purpose. It will be a very sad thing to "leave" without achieving our purpose.
I guess what i'm trying to say is; let us try and find out our purpose in life and work towards achieving it. Trust me, the only one who can give you ACCURATE information on that is God. He made you, formed you, breath life into you, the Alpha & Omega... it is by His grace we live. So, you can run all you want but sooner than later, you'll find out that all roads lead to Him.
To live a life without purpose is to live a life that is heading straight for doom. A word they say, is enough for the wise.
As for me, i know it can be very hard especially with all the troubles of the 'world' but i'll try nonetheless, i won't let setbacks deter me from my purpose. When i fall (cos i definitely will), i will get up, i will be reminded that i serve a forgiving God, one who loves me with an everlasting love, a God of second chance, a God who's utmost desire is to bid me "Welcome" when the time is come....
This little light of mine, i'm going to let shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!!!!!
Stay strong!
12 Jul 2010
WELCOME
12th July, 2010
I am so excited about this new journey that we are about to embark on, i trust God that it will be very fruitful. Firstly, i"ll like to give honor to whom honor is due, My rock of ages, My comfort, My Daddy, My Friend, My all ... "God, i am so grateful for the gift of life and for the opportunity to do this today. Without you, i am nothing".Also, i would like to say a big 'thank you' to a lady who i've never met but inspired me through her book "Diary of a Desperate Nigerian Woman". She is indeed a woman after Gods' own heart and if you
want to be one, please get a copy of the book. It is currently sold at 'Terra culture, VI
I'm not really going to say much today as i am still filled with so much excitement :) I will be sharing with you, my journey through life. Sometimes, it may be a bit bumpy and other times, smooth sailing but the most important thing is that we get to learn a few things from each other that might make this journey a bit more interesting.
One more thing, we are going to refer to "my maker" a lot cos i am absolutely nothing without Him. Even when we fight (trust me we have loads of them) , i know He loves me a great deal . I am no Saint but i am just madly in love with Him and i strive to be more like Him each day. I have come to realize that no one can match Him but since i am made in His own image, i'll keep trying to reflect Him in all i do
Get ready my Darlings, God has something in stock for us , all we have to do is let Him lead the way. I love
U loads and see U tomorrow (i hope this excitement will let me wait) Lol
Stay strong
I am so excited about this new journey that we are about to embark on, i trust God that it will be very fruitful. Firstly, i"ll like to give honor to whom honor is due, My rock of ages, My comfort, My Daddy, My Friend, My all ... "God, i am so grateful for the gift of life and for the opportunity to do this today. Without you, i am nothing".Also, i would like to say a big 'thank you' to a lady who i've never met but inspired me through her book "Diary of a Desperate Nigerian Woman". She is indeed a woman after Gods' own heart and if you
want to be one, please get a copy of the book. It is currently sold at 'Terra culture, VI
I'm not really going to say much today as i am still filled with so much excitement :) I will be sharing with you, my journey through life. Sometimes, it may be a bit bumpy and other times, smooth sailing but the most important thing is that we get to learn a few things from each other that might make this journey a bit more interesting.
One more thing, we are going to refer to "my maker" a lot cos i am absolutely nothing without Him. Even when we fight (trust me we have loads of them) , i know He loves me a great deal . I am no Saint but i am just madly in love with Him and i strive to be more like Him each day. I have come to realize that no one can match Him but since i am made in His own image, i'll keep trying to reflect Him in all i do
Get ready my Darlings, God has something in stock for us , all we have to do is let Him lead the way. I love
U loads and see U tomorrow (i hope this excitement will let me wait) Lol
Stay strong
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