The Lord is my Life Coach, HE gives me His very own amazing chokmah. I live skillfully, and I am never stranded. This is how to make your boast in the Lord.
I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1-2 NIV).
When it comes to your finances, you must see the Lord as your source; otherwise, you’ll struggle financially.
,You must understand that being an heir of God and a joint-heir with Christ, you’re plugged to an unending supply; never think or talk lack. Be supply conscious; not supply from men, your employer or the government, but from God. His supply system is nonstop. But if you focus on men or your salary, that’s a system that fails.
Many have gone into depressing situations because their “source” failed, and the supply stopped, but it’s not so with God’s supply system. Consider Elijah: God instructed Him to get away from Ahab and hide by the Brook Cherith, and commanded ravens to feed him every morning and evening. He also drank water from the brook.
However, after a while, the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land (1 Kings 17:7). Imagine if Elijah’s trust or focus was on the brook and the ravens, and not the Lord Himself. He probably would have gone into frustration when the brook dried up.
If, for instance, your cable company or satellite TV service provider disconnects you, it doesn’t matter what channel you want to watch; it won’t work. But God is your “service provider,” therefore, focus on Him and not the channels. He’ll orchestrate things in your favour and see to it that you walk continually in abundance.
At that time, God prepared a widow at Zarephath to take care of him (1 Kings 17:9). This should tell you something: take your eyes away from men, your job or business; they’re channels. God is your source; focus on Him, because it’s up to Him to choose which channel to use.
If, for instance, your cable company or satellite TV service provider disconnects you, it doesn’t matter what channel you want to watch, it won’t work. But God is your “service provider,” therefore, focus on Him and not the channels. He’ll orchestrate things in your favour and see to it that you walk continually in abundance.
Use the Word for your finances. David said, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). You have unlimited access to God’s inexhaustible riches. Hallelujah!
Our everyday life is built on trust. Trust is having full confidence or reliance on someone or something. Throughout the Bible, God is described as a Shepherd who lovingly guides, protects, and provides for His people. Trusting in Him is the foundation of a life filled with joy, peace, healing, and divine direction.
Just as John 10:11 (KJV) says “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” This verse highlights our Lord Jesus identifying Himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep(us).
This sacrificial love is the ultimate reason we can trust Him completely. Unlike a hired hand who flees when danger comes, Jesus remains faithful, ensuring our safety and well-being are ever sure.
A crucial aspect of trusting the Shepherd is listening to His voice and following Him. Jesus said,“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand” (John 10:27-28, KJV). Jesus the shepherd of our lives wants the best for us, to keep us out of danger and give us eternal life. This is enough reason for us to trust Him. To trust the Shepherd means to attune our hearts to His leading through prayer, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. It involves obedience, even when the path is uncertain.
TRUSTING IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY
Life often presents challenges that test our faith. Yet, even in difficult times, we can find comfort in God’s promises. Just as the opening scriptures says, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV).
God’s guidance is sure and unshakable. Trusting Him means surrendering our anxieties and allowing Him to lead us step by step. He can never fail, He will never fail, He will do all He promised to do.
Trust is just like faith, must be directed to the Word of God. It must be based on God’s Word. It’s very crucial to put the Word into you especially in our current world. He knows our every need, protects us from harm, and leads us toward a glorious future.
As we surrender to Him, we will experience the depth of His faithfulness and the joy of walking in His divine will. As Isaiah 40:11 (NKJV) says, "He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young." May we always trust in our Shepherd, knowing that His plans for us are good and His love for us is eternal.
He Nourishes And Cherishes You
For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church (Ephesians 5:29). The Lord Jesus, in John 10:11 & 14, said, “I am the good shepherd….” The Greek word for “shepherd” is “poimēn” and it means “Pastor”; one that’s called of God to nourish, carefully protect and cherish the flock.
This is what Jesus does to the Church; He nourishes and cherishes it. The Apostle Paul implied this in his Spirit-inspired admonition in our theme verse.
How does the Lord nourish the Church? He does it through the ministry of the Word! It brings to mind something the Lord said to me while in prayer many years ago. He said, “Feed my sheep.” While I was still pondering on the statement, He said it again. At this time, tears flowed freely down my eyes, because I knew what He meant. He wanted me to teach the Word, and I’ve been at it ever since.
What the Lord said to me back then parallels His encounter with Peter in John 21:17. After asking Peter three consecutive times, “Do you love me?” and Peter answered in the affirmative, He said to him, “Feed my sheep.” He was telling Peter to feed them with the Word. The Word is food for the spirit, and anyone who dares to believe and receive the Word is nourished, built up, and sustained in the victorious life. In Acts 20:32, the Spirit writes, “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.”
The Church is very important to the Lord. The Bible says “…we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones” (Ephesians 5:30). We’re one with Him. And through the ministry of the Word, He sustains, energizes, strengthens and prepares us for His soon return: “That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:26-27).
The Church is very important to the Lord. The Bible says, “…we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones” (Ephesians 5:30). We’re one with Him. And through the ministry of the Word, He sustains, energizes, strengthens and prepares us for His soon return: “That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish” (Ephesians 5:26-27).
-GSW-
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It is not a crime to allow yourself the room to think and come to terms with the true situation of things instead of believing a lie.
Nigeria will not become great unless someone builds it
Nothing becomes great all by itself
Someone has to make the effort to make something out of nothing or make great something that is not so great.
When i moved into the community where i live now, it was a jungle
I was the first inhabitant and i was surrounded by all sorts of wild animals that saw me as an interloper.
I didn't run away from there like other people did.
I stayed
I built the access roads (when i was building, they were droppling building materials on the main road and using wheel barrows to ferry them through a makeshift pathway to my site.)
My neighbours who had not developed their sites at the time would send me messages on whatsapp asking me how I was coping.
In my mind, i was determined to be a pacesetter
Within a year others moved in, inspired by me
They even named the street after me for my little contributions.
I am not an advocate for the Nigerian government but I am a firm believer in being the architect of my own fortune.
No one else will build Nigeria for me. That you have a land in a marshy area does not mean you cannot build a solid house on it.
Corruption is a label that can be changed
Fraud is a learned way of life that can be unlearned
Moving to other nations is a temporary fix.
By the grace of God i live in Nigeria by choice.
I am raising my family in Nigeria by choice too
If i wanted to I and my family can live anywhere in the world.
I was born in Nigeria for a reason. God could have placed me in any other country.
I have read the history of nations.
All the advanced countries became what they are now post world war 2, which was 1945
Most of Europe was devastated by the war and broke.
America was the only nation that survived that war as a wealthy nation.
This was fifteen years before Nigeria gained independence.
Just fifteen years!
When i walk on the streets of other nations and see the advancement in their architecture and urban planning, i ask myself serious questions.
Why can't we do this in Nigeria?
Why can't we have these things?
Why can't we become the fullness of God on the earth?
Why are we inferior in thinking and worldview?
I realised that it was the colonialism mentality that is plaguing us.
We have been raised with an unconsious mindset of the subservient.
We still see white people as "Masters" and we concede excellence to them.
We are contented to live in the slave quarters and allow our masters live in palaces.
I am not part of that we anymore.
I am tired of mediocrity
I am tired of this narrative
I am not putting up with it anymore
I am not giving this legacy to my children
And i am not blaming anybody for how Nigeria became like this.
I am owning the nation and taking responsibility
I dont even want to be liked or remembered for it
I just want to do what i know I am capable of doing from within.
I was seeded with the power to turn a desert into a well watered garden
To rebuild desolate cities and make ruined destinies great
I am not a motivational speaker
I am the real deal.
I put my pen to paper and wrote down what has to be done for my dream for Nigeria to become real.
I am not interested in politics and i do not support anyone
However I believe those in power or those coming into power can perform better if they have the right kind of support and positive criticism.
All the narratives that divide us keep us poor and wretched.
We must unite to build a nation where people will be proud to move to and not move away from.
I will pay my taxes and all my bills
I will vote my conscience
I will play my part to support the local economy
I will patronize made in Nigeria goods as much as I can
I will turn this place into paradise for me and my generations unborn.
I speak for myself and the future I see.
I will be a fulfiller of prophecy
-GSW-
@Gen_Buhar This is bad. But just thinking, is it the leadership over the years that have conditioned people this way (that taxi driver) or Nigerians have always been like this, personally, I believe it is the former
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I am Oluwadamilare Fabiyi, a first-class graduate of Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Ibadan, I graduated as the best student in my department and faculty with a CGPA of 3.86/4.0 and graduated among the top 0.1% in the University.
My long-term ambition is to solve public health problems using preventive insights from data. Presently, I have a strong research interest in antimicrobial resistance, Infectious diseases like neglected tropical diseases, with focus on preventive techniques like Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
While in the University of Ibadan, I served as the pioneer President of @onehealthclub_ , and I Co-founded @ecocisclub , a Water, Sanitation an Hygiene advocacy NGO where I presently serve as the Executive Director. I also served as Tran Lead in the Students Union Research Club.
I am a data-scientist with advanced proficiency in Python, SPSS , and Excel and I have also taken over 80 online certifications Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Data Science.
I plan to pursue a Phd in Epidemiology to gain advanced skills in preventive infectious disease surveillance. A high GRE score will boost my chances of PhD scholarship in the USA, but I cannot afford the cost of the examination, I could not make the selection list for the Michael Taiwo Scholarships this year and also once was not selected for the GRE voucher that happened earlier this year.