Randy Peters went to Channels TV for an interview with Seun Okinbaloye, and in his usual self, he spoke at length about the many problems in the country, he talked about how terrible and bad everything is. He went on to talk about the electricity situation in the country, and in an attempt to downplay the efforts of the government, he said the government promised light and went on to install solar for themselves. Then Seun interrupted him and asked; "what would you have done differently"? Then he showed the world that he is only eloquent when it comes to mentioning problems and criticizing leaders. He could not answer the question, he quickly dribbled around it and went back to doing the best thing he is known for, mentioning problems. One problem with Nigerians is that we always mistake eloquence and fast speech for intelligence, we always mistake book smartness for problem solving abilities. Randy Peters can mention the names of all the traditional rulers that have ever reigned in different kingdoms in Nigeria in chronological order, he is that smart but does that make him fit to suggest or recommend a great leader?? NO! Apparently his mentor too is quite good with mentioning problems but to suggest a solution?? Big deal. Same name, similar voice tone, similar problems.
So UK go block roads and airspace because an August visitor, President Tinubu will be visiting
Omo, Obidents, see how our President is honoured globally o 😆
Nothing be the thing 😯
Petrol is ₦1,400 today.
That was the first thing I heard this morning, and immediately I knew the day was already ruined.
I stepped outside and it didn’t take long to confirm it. Transport fares had already increased. The same route I normally pay ₦300 for suddenly became ₦500. The drivers kept saying the same thing: “Fuel don cost.”
Everyone complained… but we still entered the bus. What choice do we have?
Then it hit me — if transport has increased today, food prices will follow next. The woman that sells rice and beans near my house will soon adjust her prices. The market traders will blame transport, and the transporters will blame petrol.
But that wasn’t even the worst part of my day.
The heat today is unbearable. The kind of heat that makes you sweat even when you’re just sitting down.
So I rushed back home thinking at least I could put on the fan and rest.
But as usual, no NEPA light.
Just heat everywhere.
Someone will say, “Why not install solar?”
You check the price of solar panels and immediately close the page before you develop high blood pressure.
So this is my reality today:
₦1,400 petrol.
Transport fare increased.
Food prices about to go up.
Crazy heat.
And no electricity.
Sometimes it feels like we are just surviving one day at a time in this country. 😭
PRAYERS FOR YOURSELF
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. - (Psalm 65:4)
READ: Psalm 15:1-5
PRAYERS:
1. Father, I thank You for choosing me and making me Your own. Thank You for the tremendous privilege of being Your beloved child.
2. Father, I consecrate myself to You afresh. Please fill me to overflowing with Your Spirit, in Jesus' name.
3. Dear Lord, I want to shine brighter in Your purpose for my life this year. Guide me with Your wisdom and empower me with Your strength to walk the path that You have ordained for me.
4. Lord, please reveal Your ways to me and let me see things just the way You see them, in Jesus' name.
5. Father, please fill my heart with an unquenchable passion to win souls for You. Empower me to be a faithful and diligent labourer in Your vineyard.
6. Lord, please fill my heart with an ever-increasing hunger for Your word. Help me to truly abide in Your word day and night.
7. Lord, please help me to always remain humble before You. May I never become wise in my own eyes or think I can function without Your grace, in Jesus' name.
8. Father, please help me to speak the truth at all times. Empower me with grace to walk uprightly in all my endeavours despite temptations, in Jesus' name.
9. Lord, please help me to walk in perfect health throughout this year and beyond. Let sicknesses and diseases be far from me and my family, in Jesus' name.
10. Father, please bless the work of my hands. Help me to experience multiplication in my finances, in Jesus' name.
11. Father, please help me to establish and maintain the right relationships according to Your will for me this year. Please bring me in contact with destiny helpers, in Jesus' name.
12. Your personal prayer points for yourself.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Judges 1-3
Open Heaven Devotional by Pastor E A Adeboye
Labour Party won 10 out of 24 seats in the Abia State Assembly in 2023
PDP won 12, YPP took 2 while APC took 1
Today, only one House Member is remaining in PDP having almost all of the opposition joining the Labour Party
The two YPP has also joined the Labour Party
Aren't you concerned that Dr Otti is turning Abia to a One Party State or you're okay with that since Otti is your favourite Politician
If you applaud Alex Otti and criticise APC for doing the same thing
You're apparently not different from what Tinubu is doing
You hear??!!!
“Zamfara gold goes into the state governor’s account, but oil from the South goes into the Federal Government’s account.”
~ Senator Francis Fadahunsi accuses late Buhari and former central bank governor Emefiele of questionable gold dealings
SAFETY IS OF THE LORD
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. - (Psalm 91:2)
READ: Psalm 127:1-2
I find it surprising that many influential people think that their bodyguards can truly keep them safe. The truth is, no human being can truly keep another person safe; safety is of the Lord (Proverbs 21:31). For example, when bodyguards are confronted by assailants with superior firearms, the people they are protecting will quickly realise that nobody is really willing to die for someone else, no matter how much he or she is paid. Beloved, the only one who can keep you safe is the Most High God; therefore, your hope for tomorrow should be in Him and no one else.
Sometimes, on my travels around the world, I am driven by reckless drivers. At one time in Brazil, one of such reckless drivers drove me from the hotel I was staying in to the place I was to minister at. As he drove, I was busy praying for him because I was worried about his safety. I knew that my safety was not in his hands, and if anything happened, I would be safe; it was him I was worried about. No matter how good or bad a driver is, I know that I will always arrive safely at my destination because my life is in God's hands.
Even though David was a mighty warrior who had fought and defeated lions, bears, and giants, he knew he was not responsible for his safety. Throughout the book of Psalms, he reminds us to keep our eyes on the only One who can truly keep us safe. Psalm 121 is one of such Psalms that reminds us that the Lord is our keeper (verse 5). People who have had to undergo surgery because of what seemed to be a minor accident, such as hitting their toes against a stone, will understand how important David's words in Psalm 91:11-12 are.
When God protects a fellow, the person's enemies won't be able to harm him or her, no matter how numerous they are. This was Jehoshaphat's experience when he wore his royal robes and went into battle with Ahab against the Syrians. He became the primary target of all the captains of the Syrian army because they had been ordered to kill the king only, but God's mark of safety was upon him, and they did not touch him (1 Kings 22:29-33).
Beloved, put your trust in God because only He can keep you safe.
KEY POINT:
When God protects you, nothing and no one can harm you
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Joshua 23-24
Open Heaven Devotional by Pastor E A Adeboye
Ikoyi registry won't take you up to 10 minutes to be legally joined together.
Do traditional marriage
Do Registry, call friends and Family to a restaurant and eat.
Go for Church blessings, not necessarily a Church Service, your Pastor can bless you in his office and other Ministers.
You can do all these in a day or 8 hours depending on distance
You are honestly married 😍
𝐔𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐧𝐨-𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮’𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭
UK deploys armed police and imposes no-fly zones for President Bola Tinubu's UK visit. Learn about road closures and security measures in Windsor.