What Next After Meeting Jesus

Pledge: a solemn promise or undertaking (Google Dictionary). While in elementary and secondary school, we used to recite the national anthem and national pledge every morning at our assembly. Those times, I didn't quite understand the reason for it, but now I do. Presently, the national pledge is one of those things I learned in basic school and would never forget. For the most I've seen, a pledge stays in the subconscious, and not only that, it in a way, shapes the mind and refines the heart. For instance, reciting the Nigerian pledge from childhood has in a way reinforced my loyalty to Nigeria. Bringing this lesson into our relationship with God, I really do not see anything bad in composing a pledge that would reinforce ones loyalty to God. To be candid, I feel most of the Psalms written by the Psalmist (David) started out as a pledge to God. Little wonder God said David was a man after His heart. Acts 13:32 "After removing Saul, he made David their king. God test...

First of all, one of the important choices one would have to make after meeting Jesus is the choice of a marriage partner (if single). Your spouse can make or mar you. You can either choose to marry someone with whom you can attend to Spiritual matters, or marry someone that is just indifferent. Our choices really matter greatly because, our partners are indirectly going to determine our continuity with God.  For instance, if a young Christian man gets hooked up with a lady who is not a child of God, the young man's relationship with God is definitely going to be at stake, and vice versa. Although, there are rare cases, like the Prophet Hosea whom God told to marry a prostitute. But the truth remains, "being unequally yoked with unbelievers is not God's way". Therefore, below is to aid our decision when it comes to that choice of a marriage partner. 2Corinthians 6:14.  BEAUTY IS VAIN (Proverbs 31:30). To say the truth, everyone of us has an imagination of what our...

To continue my last post on "hearing God", here are top ten things that prevent today's generation from hearing God. Check out for what is hindering you, and effect the necessary changes.  1. Sin "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23  2. Pride "God opposes the proud, and shows favor to the humble" James 4:6  3. Insincerity "God is Spirit, and those that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth" John 4:24  4. Hypocrisy "Woe to you, teacher of the law and Pharisees, You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to." Matthew 23:13  5. Unconfessed sin "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9  6. Not reading one's Bible "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path" Psalm...

Every now and then, people ask me, "how can I know God's will?", "How do I hear from God?". Quite a number of Christians do not know or hear the voice of God, yet God is always speaking. To help us better know how to hear from God, I have by the Holy Spirit, come up with these few practical steps. Actually, these steps are how I myself came about hearing from God, so there may be variations from person to person. But then, these are the basics.  Acts 2:17 "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams." 1. GIVE YOUR LIFE TO CHRIST. Ok, I believe, that for you to be on this blog right now, you have an idea who Jesus is right? We give our life to Christ by turning away from our sinful life and facing Jesus. Romans 10:10. Believe that Jesus came and died for your sins and He rose again, therefore giving you victory over death. ...

1 Samuel 16:17 "But the Lord said unto Samuel, "Look not on his countenance or on the height of his stature, because I have refused him; for the Lord seeth not as man seeth. For man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."" This week, I just want to tell you more about trusting God's decision for you. Two weeks ago, I wrote a piece on when God gives you a no for an answer. I will tell us exactly what happened, I mean why I wrote that post in the first place. There is this person, I mean, a guy that sought to engage me. You know, he told me he loved me and stuff. As God's child, I told God what had happened. I was sincere in my approach, I made Him know that I liked that person, and that left for me, I wouldn't mind being his "Mrs". But as God would have His way, He told me, "NO, that man is not your man." Reluctantly and very much sadly, I agreed with God. Now, fast forward to a few days ago, someth...

I just want to tell us today about "starting over". Starting something over again is one of the greatest fears of man. We so much worry about what people would say if they see us starting something we had failed again. Naturally, we are scared of failures, which usually leads us to the fears of starting over again. A lot of things fail in life, but it takes the wise to overcome failures. Hosea 4:6 "My people perish for lack of knowledge." I'd briefly address the story of Ruth and Naomi to bring out some important points here. (In the Book of Ruth). Naomi lost her husband, lost her two sons, and she was left with her two daughters-in-law, no more, no less. Out of sheer dejection, she decided to go back to her fatherland. Ruth, on the other hand, lost her husband, had no children, and was left with a dejected mother-in-law (Naomi). Out of fear and shame, she decided to go with Naomi. You know, she must have thought, "how could she have stayed behind whe...

Most times we get "yes" responses from God, and we are excited about it. Some other times, we get a "wait" response, we take a chill pill, and still feel good. But at some very crucial moments, we receive a fully-blown capital "NO", Ouch! NOW WHAT NEXT AFTER GOD SAYS NO? Huh? Lately, I've been getting series of "yes-wait" responses from God, and I've been like, "Yea, God, I don't mind, I'd wait. Thank you." Not bad right? But just recently, I got a really saddening no, and I didn't handle it quite well. Just so you would learn how to handle a "NO", or better prepare oneself for it, I have by the Holy Spirit come up with this list to help better the moment. 1. Dearie, God had made the best decision in that situation for you. Anything else would have been brutal for you. He knows better than you do, and He made a wholesome choice for you. "Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, a...

IDOLATRY, this was the one sin the children of Israel kept on committing, generation after generation. And it was this same sin that made God turn His back on them. The modern day idolatry is not the typical bowing down of heads to gods, but rather, it is anything that we exalt above the name of Jesus, even right from our minds. While we may be confident we have no idols, below are 5 pointers of idolatry we might be unaware of.  1. AS A CHRISTIAN, WHEN YOU AWAKE IN THE MORNING, WHERE IS THE FIRST PLACE YOU GO? Into whose presence do you firstly visit? Into your inbox SMS, twitter, Instagram, Facebook? The Psalmist says, "My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up." Psalm 5:3... Does the LORD hear your voice right after you have checked all you notifications? If yes, then I'm afraid you do have an idol.  2. WHAT WAGES WAR WITHIN YOU? Do you have to always battle with doing or not doing something...

The unbelievable happened to me! And right now, I am still in deep shock. Last night, out of the blues, my mom called me to ask, "You are no longer a kid, you are 20. Tell me, who is that person you want to marry?" What? At that instant I felt like I was going to disappear and appear in planet Mars. Some of you might be wondering, "what's the big deal in that?". Well, my mom and I don't have the kind of relationship where we talk about relationships, lol. Hence, the shock. However, at that instant, I understood what people meant when they talked pressure from parents to get married. Really, that pressure is real. But then, I am here to tell you of something that is much more valuable than the pressure of getting married. "The Will of God" Truth be told, a twenty something year old lady should begin to have a Mr Who. However, there is what we call "the will of God". The will of God supersedes that of your parents', it superse...

O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.  O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever. The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever. The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever. And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever. With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever. To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever. And made Israel to pas...

We often confuse "working" for God with "walking" with him. You may work for someone you do not know, but do you think it is possible to walk with a total stranger? Amos 3:3 "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" Some of us attend bible study weekly, prayer meetings, clean the church, join the evangelism team, sing in the choir, act in drama, teach in Bible study, and so on. You know, all these are works. There is still the real thing that has been left out, that is, walking with God. God has called us first to walk with Him, to conform unto the image of Christ. Church activities are only secondary to our walk with the Father. Now, how do you walk with God? 1. It is by committing your life unto His hands, and living the life He has given to you through Christ. Galatians 2:20 "My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, wh...

Have you promised God over and over again to stop a particular sinful habit, yet still find yourself doing the exact thing? Yes, you have tried in every way you can to stop a bad habit, but you just cannot bring yourself to stop... Romans 7:19 Which is the way? God has given us the power to live above sin, we have been made free from sin. And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. However, there is still your part to play, and that is why I have come up with this post through the Holy Spirit to help guide every one of us. Below are some of the things to do to overcome our disturbing bad habits, and become more like Christ. Shall we continue in sin and expect God's grace to abound? God forbid! Romans 6:1 1. AVOIDING THE STIMULUS. Whether the bad habit is masturbation or stealing, something must have spun its action. We have been set free by the blood of Jesus. But, if we keep exposing ourselves...

A name is a word or set of words by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.  Hello children of God! It's really been a while in here, and I welcome us all back on board. Every one of us was christened and given a name at some point during our births. However, there is a name that God has given to each of us, and only those who have a close walk with God have discovered theirs. Do you know what God calls you?  "But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Isreal, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine." Isaiah 43:1 The thing is, God has a name He for every one He has redeemed and those that are His. You might think, "is it really necessary that I know what God calls me?" Well, yeah, you need to know what God calls you. So how can you discover that name? 1. Firstly, you need to know God. Common, if you do not know God, how do you intend knowing what He ...

Since inception, life has always been a challenge; a battle for the strong, and a survival of the fittest! But, just when you are about to quit or give up, remember these few things: 1. You have actually been relying on your own strength. The Bible says, by strength shall no man prevail. That is, by your strength, you are very likely to fail. You really cannot make it on your own. Zachariah 4:6 2. By telling yourself "you quit", you just gave the devil a chance to win. 3. Quitting, as a Christian, is a way of telling God He is incompetent, and that, He has created a failure out of you. 4. By giving up, you also give up on God and His promises concerning you. 5. And finally, by quitting, you fail yourself. However, there is still hope for you, God is always there, ready to put you right back on track. All you have to do are the following: 1. Acknowledge that you cannot do it on your own. You know, the moment God says you will achieve something, say, be an influen...

"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the LORD: work as children of light:" Ephesians 5:8 KJV. Seriously, "when was the last time you told a lie?" Or better put, "when was the last time you told the truth?" I know, you are born again, (I mean no insult), but then, what is up with those quick get-a-way lies you tell? It is very easy to let a lie slip out of your mouth, and if not cautioned on time, you are at the risk of always telling lies. I discovered some Christians are of the school of thought that says, it is not possible to lead lifetime without telling a little lie here and there. Really? Let's assume you love the LORD and you keep His commands. Now when was the last time you slept with a woman who isn't your wife? Or when was the last night you shoplifted (stole) at the mall? You probably have never done those things (at least after meeting Jesus). Let's be reasonable here, you know the last thing you would ev...

 Every Christian knows how important it is to pray. We all, at least, are familiar with the Bible verses that urge us to pray always, 1Thessalonians 5:17.  However, a good number of us find it very very difficult to pray consistently. And why is that? Honestly I do not know. At one point, one is actively praying, and at another point, one is just down, and prayer just becomes a struggle. You know, an "on" and "off" kind of thing, you get right?  I am also not an exception here, in fact, if there's anybody who used to go more "off" than "on", it should me. But hey, that's not now anymore, God has helped me. Therefore, what you are about to learn here is my secret to having a stable and life changing prayer life.  As I said earlier, I used to frequently go off in the place of prayer with the excuse of always being busy, as in, school work, fellowship activities, social responsibility etc. Having a cold prayer altar wasn't a thing ...

Born again, sanctified, studies the Bible, prays, goes regularly to church, very active with the things of God, however, chic (attractive and fashionable) in appearance, does the "worldly things" in a godly manner, an active blog reader, watches E! News, keeps up with the Kadarshians, generally updated, and very sociable. Does the above character describe you? If yes, this post has been written just for you alone. Really, I am yet to come across any verse in the Bible that declares being sociable a sin per say, but then, there are guidelines and principles that have been written, to guide us, even as we sojourn in this world (1Peter 2:11). Firstly, being sociable means being able to interact with others and one's environment in a very friendly way. We should try as much, not to confuse "sociability" with "sexy". They are two entirely different terms. Where the problem lies with most sociable Christians is in the inability to draw the line between...

How exactly do you react to an annoying situation? What do you do when you have just found yourself in a situation that has seemingly annoyed you? Yesterday, I was at the ATM, and some guy who got there after I did, tried to cheat his way right to my place. To be honest, I didn't even think twice before I addressed him, and put him back in his rightful position. However, surprisingly, some other people on the queue were in support of him, probably because they were much older, or maybe because they felt I had not been polite enough while addressing him (of course, I was polite, ok, I was a little). Now, that got me really mad. The first thing that came to mind was to hush all of them, but you know, God cautioned me, and I held my peace. They all kept saying what they could, and I never uttered not even a word till I left. This is just one of the numerous annoying situations that one could easily find oneself. The very important thing here is to know how to react to such situati...

There is something God has been laying on my heart to write about for a while now, and that is "online dating". However, in order to be more informed, I went as an "undercover agent" to get more insights into online dating, so you can be rest assured that I'm going to write realistically. Mind you, I've been on several dating sites when I was an unbeliever, but this time, I went as a child of God, therefore, I know the two sides of it, a life of sin is totally not worth it. Each time I remember those times I had spent on dating websites, I knew I had made the right choice following Christ alone. First of all, let's get some definitions right. Online dating, is the practice of searching for a romantic or sexual partner on the internet, typically via a dedicated website -wikipedia. It is also, a way of starting a romantic relationship on the internet, by giving information about yourself, or replying to someone else's information -Cambridge Dicti...

Yikes! It's Easter. (Our little secret: I have totally forgotten about dieting (who cares anyway? Lol). Happy Easter everybody, may the joy of this Season never cease our homes, Amen. Last week, some random thoughts just occurred to me, and almost suddenly and quietly, I realized I would be turning "the big twenty" in less than six months, (It's actually in three months time :( I'd really miss being a teenager). Psalm 90:12 NLT "Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom." I got talking with God, one thing led to another, and now, I have a list of what a Christian should achieve, or have achieved as an adult. You might not as well agree with everything on this list, that's not an issue. God gave them to me personally, you can as well, ask Him for what He specifically wants for you. Are we clear here though? NB: Adult here means, a matured in Christ. 1. As an adult, you should know, or have found out the purpose...

And finally, we're concluding on the secular movie segment. From the comments that were made in the last post, I really did not feel the need to still go on to conclude again. I mean, the comment just sort of warped up everything more that could have been said, the LORD still got a few words on the matter though. First is, be mindful of who you fed, is it your flesh or your spiritual man? Do not gratify the body at the expense of you spiritual self. Matthew 26:41 NIV "Watch and pray so you do not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." Secondly, remember that you become a slave to whatever you let control you. Please, do not become a movie slave (or any other secular thing), he who the Son sets free is free indeed, friend. 2Peter 2:19 NLT "They promise freedom, but they themselves are slaves of sin and corruption. For you are a slave to whatever controls you." And lastly, in everything you do, always obey the voice of the Ho...

Yea, still on the matter, "secular movies". Just so you know, I'm as expectant as you are on this issue, keep calm, and let's learn together. Normally, I feel people (Christians now), just watch movies to relax, have fun, and feel good, without actually giving much thoughts on the secularism of those movies, at least that is what it is for me. However, we should remember the Bible verse that says, "Be careful, be vigilant, your adversary, the devil, goeth about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." 1Peter 5:8. You may say, "how does this apply to an innocent movie?" Actually, we have to be very careful, because sometimes, what may seem innocent, could be something that's lethally dangerous. And really, the more I dig into this matter, the more complicated it becomes. We talk about the secular music, the movie, how about the secular world itself? Aren't the clothing made by Hollywood designers supposed to be secular too, ...

Somehow, I told a friend about a movie I saw, and at the same time, also recommended the movie to him. Much to my surprise he said, "So Christians are not allowed to listen to secular music, how come no one is talking about the secular movies?" Hello everyone, hope we have been good? When he, (my friend above) accused me of watching and promoting secular movies, I actually found it very difficult to express myself, that was like the first time I'd hear such a thing as "secular movies", seriously? Now here is the deal, a lot of us go to the movies, stream movies online, watch them on DVD, without seeing much of a big deal in them, but actually, there are big deals! Well, plainly speaking, there is nothing wrong in seeing a movie, however, as Christians, we have to be mindful of the kind of movies we see. The cliche, "What would Jesus do?" is the absolute answer when situations like this arises. Ephesians 5:1-2 "Imitate God, therefore, in ev...

I was in a public bus earlier in this week, and something I didn't quite appreciate happened. I got in an argument with some guy over a seat in the bus, you know, I wanted the window seat, he wanted it too! I mean, what kinda guy fights with a lady over a window seat, huh? Anyways, I had no choice but to let it go, although very disappointing, because he had started to raise his voice at me, really??? Courtesy actually demanded that he let the lady have it her way, and he behaved like a proper gentle man. To further worsen the matter, I had a feeling he was a Christian, because, he didn't join the other commuters in chanting the Islamic verses as they prayed. I realized we were the only ones mute in the bus, possibly the only Christians there, couldn't even imagine what the Muslims there must have thought of the both of us. So, what exactly went wrong with the both of us? We both claimed to be right, no one apologized to the other, and we got busy with our phones and ...

Yuppie! I'm done with my exams for this semester, so, "What Next After Meeting Jesus" has actively resumed. Now, straight to business, I'm gonna ask you a question. How often do you go on a personal retreat? I mean, how often do you declare some "alone time" with God? By definition, retreat is the act or process of moving back or away, especially from something hazardous, formidable, or unpleasant: made a retreat from hectic city life to the country." (Credit: thefreedictionary.com). Retreat in this context is, moving away from your normal schedule, to having some quiet moments with the LORD, alone. As a matter of fact, you actually are owing God your time. All those days that you have failed to pray, times when you skipped and missed your devotion, don't you think you owe God? I think I owe God anyways. A timely retreat compensates for those lost moments, it makes God see your love for Him, and it makes Him tell you those things He's been...

In my last post, I talked about "the other woman" that is supposedly intimate with a married man. And really, that got some of my close friends talking. Their reactions: "Dammy, how can you just put the other woman alone in the limelight?" "What if the other woman was actually being pressurized by the man? She could have been a victim of blackmail after all" "Yea, the other lady is so so wrong, but the wife of the man also has her faults, I mean, how on earth should your hubby who is a man of God slip right under your watch as a woman of God too, huh? A responsible wife has the responsibility of protecting what belongs to her, husband included!!!" Ok ok ok, you all are somewhat right, "the other lady" is not the only one at fault here. But then, I still believe we should call a spade a spade, I see no reason trying to turn tables around, or trying to defend the other lady, c'mon, we all are here to learn. Now, to address th...

Just three days ago, multiple award winning worship leader, Isreal Houghton, announced his marital woes on social media. His marriage of 20 years has come crashing and according to Him, he's sorry it's happened. What really happened was that he cheated on his wife and they were not able to deal with the "post cheating spree". When I saw the news, my first thought was "what exactly went wrong?" Not that I blame him, but really, a worship leader? I'm sad is an understatement! Anyways, that's life. But then, the reason why I'm bringing the matter up here is to talk about "the other lady". I mean, Isreal cheated on his wife with "the other lady". So who is that lady? Well, let's just make an assumption here. Now let's say, the other lady is someone close to his ministry, probably a member of the choir, or a friend. Long story short, she got into Isreal, and bang! It happened. The big question is, "when and wher...

"I need air! I cannot stand this place"..... It was in the embalming room..... We were there as part of our course requirement, to learn how to embalm, or at least become familiar with the embalming instruments before the practical examination. A tour by the lab instructor that started off well became a nightmare when we got into the embalming room. As we entered the room, some of my colleagues and I, dashed back out, lol, the smell that greeted us was so gross. But then, what got me thinking was the reason why we couldn't stand the odour of the room, because at least, we have been working on cadavers since our second year of medical studies. We are in a way, already used to the smell and gory sights in the gross anatomy lab. So why then did the embalming room itself offset us? After thinking for a while, I got an answer. It's simply because the smell was way more than what we had previously been exposed to. It's like taking someone who has been used to ta...

So, you have rushed out of the house without praying, talking to God, nor reading your Bible, huh? Well, it ain't over yet until it's over. Here is a list of 7, sort of a "make-up devotion". 1. While on the bus (not driving), silently pray. You don't have to shout, your neighbor doesn't even have to know you are praying, just talk to your Father. 2. On the walkway, sing a few choruses, or better yet, plug in your earphone and get in the Spiritual flow. Emphasis on "walkway", not highway..... 3. At your breaks, you can update your Bible reading schedule. Thankfully, you have a Bible on your mobile device, so don't just eat, read you Bible too. 4. Try as much not to spend any free period of yours doing irrelevant things, say gossiping, surfing the web, or gisting with your colleague. It's already bad enough that you left home without talking to your Heavenly Father, don't make it worse! 5. If you are the type that goes about with ...

Largely, it is very easy to "forget" God on a tight and busy day. For instance, at that moment when you have an interview or an examination scheduled for 7:30am, you have woken up late, and your adrenaline is working excessively! Surely the first thing that would be on your mind at that moment wouldn't be God, and neither would it be your devotion, nor quiet time. Even if at all God would be on your mind at that instance, it would in aspiration for His miracles, it would be that you are hoping He would cover up your lapses. How then do one have God's time at such times? Firstly, you need to know that God understands, He knows exactly how you feel at that moment (he knows about that hormone that has made you put Him aside), and He knows that you really wished you could make out time for Him, He understands. Therefore, you should in that instance, not be so hard on yourself, because if you are, there's every chance that day is just going to turn out worse tha...

It's really been a while since I last came here, and I'm as surprised as you are. Quiet a lot of factors have contributed to my inertness here. One of them is the fact that so many people have given me so many advise as to how to run this blog, and I've been bogged by those advises. Not that I'm complaining, in fact I'm grateful, but then, majority of those advise have made me lose my initial enthusiasm. I don't know how to make into words how I really feel right now, but I'd try to make you get the picture. What made me start this blog in the first place was because I needed somewhere I could "read" on some of those conventional things that happen after meeting Jesus. I didn't start with the mindset of lecturing others, or being a high profile preacher, nah! I really wanted a place where I could discuss topics that bothered me, and also help others who might be going through the same, or learn from those who have passed through the sam...

Valentine is the season of love, it is a time to share, a time to give and to receive. Valentine may not be in the Bible literally, I tell you Jesus already set us an example by showing us how to love. 1 Peter 2:24 NLT "He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By His wound you are healed." John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." Valentine is not all about lovers or those who are in romantic relationships, as widely misconceived (Confirmed through wikipedia). Valentine is when you give to the needy, when you make someone smile by meeting their needs. However, there has been a widespread Valentine's Day misconception, and below are a few things you should watch out for this Valentine: 1. VALENTINE is Not the Time for Sexual Arousal and Immorality: First of all, you are a chri...

What next after meeting Jesus? Really, what is next after meeting Jesus? What is next is that you give up your own will and desire, and instead, live the new live God has put in you from the moment you accepted Christ as your LORD and Savior. A man's will may be to be the richest in the world, but after meeting Jesus, such a man has but to let go of his own will and desire, and then come unto Jesus to know what plans the LORD already has in store for him. Earlier today, I mentioned losing weight and stuff, and so, from the various responses I got, right now, I have been brought to repentance. For some of we ladies, our will is to attain that imaginary perfect figure so to speak, at least for those of us who are plus sized. But, really, what is God's opinion on that subject matter? Is it part of His will for you to be termed "Miss Curvy", or should that still be your goal even after meeting Jesus? I would want us to note that this flesh is merely mortal in nature...

I have not been consistent with blogging lately, partly due to academic demands, and more is the challenge of getting my device charged. (Electricity supply has been very poor here lately). So, having a flat battery has been the order the day for me and it's been very disheartening and discouraging. Loyal friends, please bear with my inconsistencies, it's gonna last only a while, I trust God. Today, I just want to talk on a situation I'm currently faced with and I'd be seeking your opinions. I don't even know how to begin!  Ok, here. I'm a plus sized, not that plus though... I'm somewhere between size 10 and 12, not as big as you might think, lol. And well, we all know that what is in trend now is being less than a size 10, therefore, I've been working out. Luckily for me, I have a neighbor who is a student and also a trainer. He trains me without charging a dime, and thus has made working out a lot better for me. Now, my challenge is, he's bee...

Today, a friend in Christ met me, she told me a few things I would like to let you know. (For the record, I'm one of those people who do not have friendly dads.)  So, she met me, and told me it was up to me to make my dad into whomever I want him to be. According to her, "how do you expect someone who has not yet found the truth live as though he had found it?" "It doesn't matter how long and hard you pray to God for a change of heart in you dad, if you do not do your part by being friendly to him, I'm afraid you are only gonna keep praying till Christ comes." "Your dad can only change when you require him to change".  Her words got me really sad and disturbed. So I asked, shouldn't a father already be aware of his responsibilities to his child? Shouldn't he naturally be friendly to his child? Or shouldn't he be the one to care and make everything work? But I realized that, the more questions I asked, the sadder I became. Ple...