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The Burden was never designed for three days.
No… that is not the way of a mother. That is not a mother’s journey. She remains until there is maturation and birthing. And anything truly conceived must remain hidden until it has gathered sufficient substance to survive manifestation.
This is why shallow men are always in a hurry. They do not understand that GOD never releases weighty things prematurely. GOD hides what HE values until it has gathered enough stature to survive visibility.
And this is the difference between a reaction and a burden:
A reaction seeks expression. A burden submits to formation.
A reaction is sustained by emotion. A burden is sustained by revelation.
A reaction wants to be seen quickly. A burden is willing to disappear until maturity has fully taken place.
A mother understands this mystery. She does not stand over the womb demanding immediate manifestation simply because conception has occurred. She understands that whatever is authentic must first survive the dealings of hiddenness.
And hiddenness is violent.
Because there are seasons where nothing appears to be happening outwardly, yet everything important is being formed inwardly.
Bones are gathering.
Organs are forming.
Breath is preparing to enter substance.
And this is where weak men become impatient.
They mistake invisibility for absence.
But GOD is not silent during gestation.
HE is building.
And there are burdens from GOD that will not permit a man to return to a casual lifestyle again. Once Eternity places a demand upon the spirit, normal life begins to die slowly.
Comfort becomes an interruption.
Convenience becomes a distraction.
Entertainment becomes noise.
Because the soul has come under summons.
And this is why we are not reacting.
No.
We are responding to a Higher Cry.
A Cry that has interrupted our ordinary lives.
A Cry that did not come from ambition, but from Eternity itself.
A Cry that placed the weight of GOD’s intention upon fragile men and demanded that they carry it until manifestation.
And when a man truly comes under the government of a burden, he stops consulting time.
The concern of the mother is not:
“How long has this lasted?”
The concern is:
“Has maturity fully taken place?”
For every premature manifestation will always be corrupted. Anything brought forth before its appointed stature eventually becomes vulnerable to collapse.
This is why genuine watchmen must remain on the altar long after spectators have departed.
This is why men who have genuinely heard from GOD continue groaning while others have already moved on to lighter things.
Because they understand that until GOD declares it finished, we do not move or shift.
And hear this carefully:
The burden was never given to be admired.
It was given to be labored over.
For what began by the voice of GOD cannot be terminated by the exhaustion of men.
If the Summons initiated it, then only the Summons has the authority to conclude it.
Until then, let us keep the altar burning.
Your Brother,
Toluwalogo Agboola
🚨 𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙇𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙑𝙀: Bernardo Silva to Barcelona is 90% DONE! Hansi Flick and Barça have approved the signing, while Bernardo is CRAZY to join the club.
Jorge Mendes and Barcelona are planning a meeting next week, with Bernardo Silva's transfer expected to be the main topic of discussion (not the only one). It could be the meeting where all the final details are finalized.
Bernardo Silva is asking for €4m net/year (€8m gross/year), less than what he earned at Manchester City, and he is willing to REDUCE his salary even more to make the move happen.
Flick has already spoken with Bernardo and would like to complete his signing. The deal could be completed BEFORE the World Cup.
Atlético Madrid are also interested in the player and have made approaches, but Bernardo's priority is Barcelona right now.
The deal is not completed yet, but it is very close if all parties can reach a final agreement in the coming days.
— @BlazquezFont & @javigiorgetti
@chocozhere@deejayfaremi That same team also had players like Jordi Alba
Pique
Busquets
Xavi
Iniesta
Fabregas
Sergi Roberto
Do not also forget that Messi was practically promoted from the youth team.
Not a time to share a joke, promote entertainment or campaign!!!! People died, people are dying not from natural causes but TERRORISM AND BANDITRY… We cannot let this abnormality become our normal in Naija… The country is BLEEDING
I can’t believe we’re doing this again, “Pep Guardiola is a bigger Premier League Manager than Sir Alex Ferguson”
Please, let’s stop, what Pep did with City is legendary but what Sir Alex did can’t be repeated.
Sir Alex remains the only manager to win the Scottish Premier League with Aberdeen outside Celtic and Rangers and it’s not been repeated since 1984.
He didn’t just win the league with them, he won a European Cup and that wasn’t achieved by splashing the cash.
He came to Man United, a team that had not won the league in 20 years and turned them into a machine, dominating the league and winning 2 UCL, since he left, they’re yet to recover.
Pep met a Man City who had won league titles with Mancini and Pellegrini with owners who were splashing the cash, like I said Pep did a wonderful job at City but please Sir Alex remains “Father”.
@instablog9ja Five more years to solve insecurity. Yet a teacher in Oyo was beheaded, and Baba remained completely mute. That silence is the most honest statement this government has made about how much Nigerian lives truly matter to them
Pep - what can I say? Where do I start? ✍️🩵
It’s difficult to truly describe the impact Pep has had - not only on Manchester City as a football club, but on everything around it as well. The trophies and achievements speak for themselves. But what made him special was always much bigger than winning.
For me personally, he was never just a manager. He was a mentor, a leader and also a friend.
From the very first day we worked together, he challenged me to see football differently. Every detail mattered. Every meter on the pitch had a purpose. There were moments when his intensity pushed all of us to our limits mentally and physically - but looking back, that obsession with perfection is exactly what made his teams so extraordinary.
What many people don’t see from the outside is the human side of Pep. Beyond football, he is incredibly humble, thoughtful and someone who genuinely cares about the people around him.
Over the years, I was lucky enough to experience that side of him very closely. He made me a better player, but also a better person.
When I look back on my career one day, my time working with Pep will always be one of the defining chapters of my journey.
ManCity without Pep will never be the same again. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me, my family, the football club, the community and Manchester as a whole. 🩵
Looking forward to seeing you at the game on Sunday! @PepTeam 🙏
Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City as a man who has revolutionized the Premier League with incredible achievements.
First coach to win the league four times in a row..
First manager to win the domestic Treble.
Only the second coach after Sir Alex Ferguson to win THE TREBLE.
Six Premier League titles in 10 years, with five EFL Cups and three FA Cup wins.
Love him or hate him, the Spaniard exceeded expectations in England with his dominance and brilliance.
Legend!