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RULE TO LIVE BY:
1. Pray daily & often. *Matt. 6:9-13
2. Treat others with Tender Loving Kindness*Eph. 4:32
3. Read God's word every day. *Rom. 10:17
4. Do all things in the name of JESUS! *Col. 3:17
1. Pray daily & often. *Matt. 6:9-13
2. Treat others with Tender Loving Kindness*Eph. 4:32
3. Read God's word every day. *Rom. 10:17
4. Do all things in the name of JESUS! *Col. 3:17
*📍.......GOD HAS NOT CONDEMNED YOU:*
*🔘 There Hope For Repentance:*
.......with what is happening around the globe and mostly in the church... friends, to be honest with you... I'm not happy!! 😔
My unhappiness is due to the fact that, able brother's who started zealously are now at the back seat of the Holy Ghost.
Sister's who commenced gloriously in kingdom fellowships has automatically been reduced to loaves of bread in heavenly record.
However, tonight I wanna commenced by encouraging us with below story of one of my beloved Brother called Paul....
*📍THE STORY OF BROTHER PAUL:*
......when sister Bola got out of the conference room at about 3p.m, her stomach was rumbling. She had only taken a cup of coffee 🍵 since morning and even though she had a pack of sandwich in her bag, what she wanted was some real food.
She dropped her laptop 💻 on her table and grabbed her purse before rushing out of the office.
In the eatery across her office, she set a tray of fried rice and barbeque chicken on an empty table close to the window.
As she picked up the fork, memories 💭 of the incident that had happened few months ago flooded her mind.
She lost her appetite and the fork fell from her hand.
The shock of seeing her fiancé, Paul, stare at her colleague when he came to pick her up was still vivid in her mind.
‘Who is she?’ She had asked the moment she entered his car.
Bro Paul couldn’t even look at her.
"She is my ex. We dated for a while on campus and then we broke up" .... Why didn’t you tell me she works in your office?’
Sister Bola was irritated by the question. "Was I supposed to keep a tab on all the girls you dated? Besides, she just got employed a month ago.’
She looked at him calmly. ‘Did you really date her or was she one of your many flings"
Bro Paul didn’t respond immediately until he pulled out of the street into the expressway. "We dated even though I knew I couldn’t marry her"
"Why?
".....Because she was not my kind of girl. She was pushy and always available. I never had to fight to get anything from her. She gave it all to me willingly. Besides, I wasn’t really in love with her"
"So why did you ask her out?
"Are we going to spend the whole evening talking about a girl from my past? It ended long ago Bola"
Sister Bola didn’t say anything after that. Bro Paul also made no attempt to continue the conversation.
They’d planned to spend the evening with one of Paul’s friends who just got into the country from Canada but instead, Paul dropped her off at home and that made Bola very angry. She got down from the car and marched into her flat.
The next day, Sister Funke cat-walked into Bola’s office in a short gown and a four-inch pointy heels. She stopped in front of her table.
"Are you dating Paul? 😲
Sister Bola grinned. ‘Paul is my fiancé. We are getting married before the end of the year.’ Stay away from my man!
Sister Funke laughed.
Wow!
Smart guy. He messes around and finally settles for a good christian sister.’
Clasping her hands on the table, Sister Bola stared at the blank screen of her desktop.
Some of her colleagues were already settling into their seats. ‘Sister Funke, I have work to do. I don’t have time for small talk this morning.’ She powered the desktop and picked up a file from her table.
Sister Funke sat on the edge of the table.
"The leopard never changes its spot. Are you ready for the baggage Paul’s going to bring to the table? Can you handle it?’
Sister Bola looked at her and her pulse rocketed.
Sister Funke placed her hand on Sister Bola’s shoulder. ‘Let’s talk over lunch.’
.....and they did talk.
Sister Funke was natural with storytelling. She knew how to create pictures and her words were gripping so much that they kept you glued to your seat.
Sister Bola listened to every word Funke said. She knew Bro Paul’s father was a surgeon and his mother the branch manager of a bank in Lagos but she had no idea how Bro Paul spent lavishly back on campus.
*🔘 There Hope For Repentance:*
.......with what is happening around the globe and mostly in the church... friends, to be honest with you... I'm not happy!! 😔
My unhappiness is due to the fact that, able brother's who started zealously are now at the back seat of the Holy Ghost.
Sister's who commenced gloriously in kingdom fellowships has automatically been reduced to loaves of bread in heavenly record.
However, tonight I wanna commenced by encouraging us with below story of one of my beloved Brother called Paul....
*📍THE STORY OF BROTHER PAUL:*
......when sister Bola got out of the conference room at about 3p.m, her stomach was rumbling. She had only taken a cup of coffee 🍵 since morning and even though she had a pack of sandwich in her bag, what she wanted was some real food.
She dropped her laptop 💻 on her table and grabbed her purse before rushing out of the office.
In the eatery across her office, she set a tray of fried rice and barbeque chicken on an empty table close to the window.
As she picked up the fork, memories 💭 of the incident that had happened few months ago flooded her mind.
She lost her appetite and the fork fell from her hand.
The shock of seeing her fiancé, Paul, stare at her colleague when he came to pick her up was still vivid in her mind.
‘Who is she?’ She had asked the moment she entered his car.
Bro Paul couldn’t even look at her.
"She is my ex. We dated for a while on campus and then we broke up" .... Why didn’t you tell me she works in your office?’
Sister Bola was irritated by the question. "Was I supposed to keep a tab on all the girls you dated? Besides, she just got employed a month ago.’
She looked at him calmly. ‘Did you really date her or was she one of your many flings"
Bro Paul didn’t respond immediately until he pulled out of the street into the expressway. "We dated even though I knew I couldn’t marry her"
"Why?
".....Because she was not my kind of girl. She was pushy and always available. I never had to fight to get anything from her. She gave it all to me willingly. Besides, I wasn’t really in love with her"
"So why did you ask her out?
"Are we going to spend the whole evening talking about a girl from my past? It ended long ago Bola"
Sister Bola didn’t say anything after that. Bro Paul also made no attempt to continue the conversation.
They’d planned to spend the evening with one of Paul’s friends who just got into the country from Canada but instead, Paul dropped her off at home and that made Bola very angry. She got down from the car and marched into her flat.
The next day, Sister Funke cat-walked into Bola’s office in a short gown and a four-inch pointy heels. She stopped in front of her table.
"Are you dating Paul? 😲
Sister Bola grinned. ‘Paul is my fiancé. We are getting married before the end of the year.’ Stay away from my man!
Sister Funke laughed.
Wow!
Smart guy. He messes around and finally settles for a good christian sister.’
Clasping her hands on the table, Sister Bola stared at the blank screen of her desktop.
Some of her colleagues were already settling into their seats. ‘Sister Funke, I have work to do. I don’t have time for small talk this morning.’ She powered the desktop and picked up a file from her table.
Sister Funke sat on the edge of the table.
"The leopard never changes its spot. Are you ready for the baggage Paul’s going to bring to the table? Can you handle it?’
Sister Bola looked at her and her pulse rocketed.
Sister Funke placed her hand on Sister Bola’s shoulder. ‘Let’s talk over lunch.’
.....and they did talk.
Sister Funke was natural with storytelling. She knew how to create pictures and her words were gripping so much that they kept you glued to your seat.
Sister Bola listened to every word Funke said. She knew Bro Paul’s father was a surgeon and his mother the branch manager of a bank in Lagos but she had no idea how Bro Paul spent lavishly back on campus.
He had broken the hearts 💔 of many ladies, Sister Funke said, and every Friday, he hung out with his friends at the night club where they drank 🍻 and met new babes.
Many times, he didn’t want to take her along and she knew why.
On such nights, while he was away clubbing, she would hug his pillow and cry herself to sleep. He returned the next day with gifts as compensation for staying away. She didn’t want his gifts, what she wanted was his faithfulness.
In school, she was his babe, but when he returned to Lagos for the semester break, he had other babes.
When she had asked him for the password to his photo gallery, he had refused and said,‘ "I can’t give you my password Funke. I don’t want to break your heart.’
Sister Bola tried to push aside her worries and dug into the barbeque chicken. As she raised her head, she saw Sister Funke appear at the entrance and lowered her head.
The last thing she wanted to hear was more stories about her fiancé’s past.
Few days ago, her mother had asked if a date had been fixed for the wedding, she had say No.
She was getting worried about her relationship with Bro Paul. Could this be God giving her a sign that she should end this?
Her thoughts were interrupted by Sister Funke’s appearance at her table. She forced a smile and watched as Funke sat down and began to talk about Bro Paul.
‘I can’t forget the evening I went to Paul’s room, crying. I was tired of my friends telling me they saw my boyfriend in a hotel with a lady or the chats and calls by some of his flings. Guess what Paul said when I confronted him with his infidelity.’
Sister Bola stared at her, curious.
‘He stood at the door and said,.... ‘Listen Funke, you are the best thing that ever happened to me. I need you to know that you take priority in my life. So stop comparing yourself with other ladies. They don’t have any place in my life. I use and dump them but you are special.’
Sister Bola gasped. ‘He said that?’ 😲
‘I swear on my grandfather’s grave.
When I told him I couldn’t stand him cheating on me, guess what his response was?’
‘I’m listening.’
Sister Funke shook her head. ‘He said all men have the potential to cheat. That it’s a trait they are born with. He said it was like eating eguisi soup and pounded yam every day. No matter how much he loved to eat it, he’d get bored after a while.’ She hesitated.
.... ‘Sister Bola, It wasn’t long before he dumped me for another girl....That’s why I’m asking you to be careful. I know him very well. He will hurt you.’
Sister Bola didn’t pick Paul’s call throughout that day. He was so worried and rushed to her office the next morning.
She was working on a report when the receptionist called to inform her that Bro Paul was at the reception waiting for her.
‘I’m busy. Tell him I’ll call him later.’
But she didn’t. He called several times in the evening and still she did not pick his calls.
Sister Bola was watching a movie on her laptop when her best friend, Chidinma, entered.
‘Why have you not been picking Paul’s calls. The guy is so worried.’
Sister Bola didn’t respond. Chidinma shut the laptop and pushed it aside.
Sister Bola frowned. ‘What? Abeg let me watch my movie in peace.’
‘Bro Paul is waiting for you outside. Stop acting like a teenager and go talk to him.’
Reluctantly, Sister Bola went out of the house. Paul was standing in front of his car when she approached him.
‘What’s going on? Why have you not been picking my calls?’ 🤷♂️
Sister Bola folded her hands. ‘I need a break.’
Bro Paul stared at her for a long time. ‘You’ve had two breaks in the last six months. Sister Funke is still polluting your mind against me right? I told you to stop listening to her.’
Sister Bola flared up. ‘Why should I stop? Because she is saying the truth?’ 😔
‘What truth are you talking about?’ 🤷♂️
.....‘I remained chaste while you screwed different ladies. You are marrying me because I am fresh from the oven but once you taste me, you’ll get bored and search for satisfaction somewhere else.’
‘Babe, who is filling your mind with this rubbish.’
Many times, he didn’t want to take her along and she knew why.
On such nights, while he was away clubbing, she would hug his pillow and cry herself to sleep. He returned the next day with gifts as compensation for staying away. She didn’t want his gifts, what she wanted was his faithfulness.
In school, she was his babe, but when he returned to Lagos for the semester break, he had other babes.
When she had asked him for the password to his photo gallery, he had refused and said,‘ "I can’t give you my password Funke. I don’t want to break your heart.’
Sister Bola tried to push aside her worries and dug into the barbeque chicken. As she raised her head, she saw Sister Funke appear at the entrance and lowered her head.
The last thing she wanted to hear was more stories about her fiancé’s past.
Few days ago, her mother had asked if a date had been fixed for the wedding, she had say No.
She was getting worried about her relationship with Bro Paul. Could this be God giving her a sign that she should end this?
Her thoughts were interrupted by Sister Funke’s appearance at her table. She forced a smile and watched as Funke sat down and began to talk about Bro Paul.
‘I can’t forget the evening I went to Paul’s room, crying. I was tired of my friends telling me they saw my boyfriend in a hotel with a lady or the chats and calls by some of his flings. Guess what Paul said when I confronted him with his infidelity.’
Sister Bola stared at her, curious.
‘He stood at the door and said,.... ‘Listen Funke, you are the best thing that ever happened to me. I need you to know that you take priority in my life. So stop comparing yourself with other ladies. They don’t have any place in my life. I use and dump them but you are special.’
Sister Bola gasped. ‘He said that?’ 😲
‘I swear on my grandfather’s grave.
When I told him I couldn’t stand him cheating on me, guess what his response was?’
‘I’m listening.’
Sister Funke shook her head. ‘He said all men have the potential to cheat. That it’s a trait they are born with. He said it was like eating eguisi soup and pounded yam every day. No matter how much he loved to eat it, he’d get bored after a while.’ She hesitated.
.... ‘Sister Bola, It wasn’t long before he dumped me for another girl....That’s why I’m asking you to be careful. I know him very well. He will hurt you.’
Sister Bola didn’t pick Paul’s call throughout that day. He was so worried and rushed to her office the next morning.
She was working on a report when the receptionist called to inform her that Bro Paul was at the reception waiting for her.
‘I’m busy. Tell him I’ll call him later.’
But she didn’t. He called several times in the evening and still she did not pick his calls.
Sister Bola was watching a movie on her laptop when her best friend, Chidinma, entered.
‘Why have you not been picking Paul’s calls. The guy is so worried.’
Sister Bola didn’t respond. Chidinma shut the laptop and pushed it aside.
Sister Bola frowned. ‘What? Abeg let me watch my movie in peace.’
‘Bro Paul is waiting for you outside. Stop acting like a teenager and go talk to him.’
Reluctantly, Sister Bola went out of the house. Paul was standing in front of his car when she approached him.
‘What’s going on? Why have you not been picking my calls?’ 🤷♂️
Sister Bola folded her hands. ‘I need a break.’
Bro Paul stared at her for a long time. ‘You’ve had two breaks in the last six months. Sister Funke is still polluting your mind against me right? I told you to stop listening to her.’
Sister Bola flared up. ‘Why should I stop? Because she is saying the truth?’ 😔
‘What truth are you talking about?’ 🤷♂️
.....‘I remained chaste while you screwed different ladies. You are marrying me because I am fresh from the oven but once you taste me, you’ll get bored and search for satisfaction somewhere else.’
‘Babe, who is filling your mind with this rubbish.’
‘If I wasn’t a virgin, would you have thought of marrying me?’
‘Yes. When I proposed to you, I wasn’t even interested in your virginity. I wanted a woman who loved God. A woman I could grow together with.’
‘How sure am I that when we get married, you won’t cheat on me. You might even be cheating on me already.’
Bro Paul exhaled. ‘I think we should end this relationship.’
‘You see what I’m saying. You are tired of me already. Do you even love me?’
Paul tried to stay calm. ‘Sister Bola, I love you and I’ll always do. But I am tired of you bringing up my past. We’ve been together for two years and you still do not know me.’
‘I’m just scared.’
Bro Paul leaned forward. ‘When we started this relationship, I told you I was a playboy before I met Christ . I didn’t hide anything from you.’
‘But after you got born again, you still had sex with Toyin. You even smooched Bisola and –
‘That was five years ago. I had just known the Lord and I was still struggling with lust. But God’s grace has dealt with that. I have not cheated on you since we got together and by God’s grace, I’m not planning to.
....How many times have sisters in our church visited my house at night but I chased them away. Do you know how many numbers I have blocked?
.....I am not doing this because of you. It’s because I love God and I want to please him. I know I have a crazy past but Sister Bola, I do not live there anymore.
....There are brothers in the church who will fit into your model. Maybe you should just marry one of them.’ 🤷♂️
Sister Bola folded her hands and stared at her feet. She wanted to hug him, to tell him how she loved him more than life itself. She wanted him to cuddle her and tell her everything was okay.
‘I’m sorry you had to meet someone like me. But I know you will find someone better who’ll give you what you deserve. We can’t have a marriage if we do not have trust.’ 🤷♂️
Bro Paul got into his car and drove off, leaving Sister Bola standing at the gate. He was shattered inside. He called his friends. They were hanging out at a restaurant.
When he entered, they immediately knew something was wrong. He sat down and narrated all that had happened.
‘Guy, listen, don’t let guilt pull you down. You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus .... Old things are passed away and you carry a new life now.’ One of his friends said.
Another friend placed a bottle of orange juice in front of him. ‘You are crucified with Christ right? .....But even at that, the life you now live is by faith in the Son of God who died and gave himself for you.
You are a different person now....It’s so hard to believe that you lived a wild life before. See how God has worked powerfully through your life.’
‘Apostle Paul says... we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus. It is this same God who works in us to will and do of his good pleasure.’
Bro Paul sat back and listened as his friends continued to talk. Quietly, he prayed under his breath 🙇♂️.
‘Holy Spirit, I don’t know what to do. The woman I love with every breath of my being isn’t comfortable with me because of my past. Help me Lord 😢
*"....Paul, I have made a new covenant with you because of my Son Jesus . This new covenant takes no record of your past. Your sins and iniquities have been wiped clean. I have made you a partaker of the divine nature and right there in you dwells the fullness of my Son. Lay hold on the great and precious promises I have offered to you. Rest in me. Be calm*"
Paul sighed inwardly. ‘Ok God. I trust you.’
‘Bro Paul, are you here?’
He sat up. ‘I’m sorry jare. What did you say?’
‘What do you want to eat?’
While Bro Paul made his orders and discussions moved to other issues, Sister Bola was on her knees with her best friend, praying 🙇♀️.
When Sister Bola didn’t know what words to say to God again, she prayed in tongues. It wasn’t until past 11 that Sister Chidinma finally left her house.
At lunch the next day, Sister Funke appeared as usual. She settled beside Sister Bola with a burger and coke.
‘How’s Bro Paul?’ Funke started.
‘Yes. When I proposed to you, I wasn’t even interested in your virginity. I wanted a woman who loved God. A woman I could grow together with.’
‘How sure am I that when we get married, you won’t cheat on me. You might even be cheating on me already.’
Bro Paul exhaled. ‘I think we should end this relationship.’
‘You see what I’m saying. You are tired of me already. Do you even love me?’
Paul tried to stay calm. ‘Sister Bola, I love you and I’ll always do. But I am tired of you bringing up my past. We’ve been together for two years and you still do not know me.’
‘I’m just scared.’
Bro Paul leaned forward. ‘When we started this relationship, I told you I was a playboy before I met Christ . I didn’t hide anything from you.’
‘But after you got born again, you still had sex with Toyin. You even smooched Bisola and –
‘That was five years ago. I had just known the Lord and I was still struggling with lust. But God’s grace has dealt with that. I have not cheated on you since we got together and by God’s grace, I’m not planning to.
....How many times have sisters in our church visited my house at night but I chased them away. Do you know how many numbers I have blocked?
.....I am not doing this because of you. It’s because I love God and I want to please him. I know I have a crazy past but Sister Bola, I do not live there anymore.
....There are brothers in the church who will fit into your model. Maybe you should just marry one of them.’ 🤷♂️
Sister Bola folded her hands and stared at her feet. She wanted to hug him, to tell him how she loved him more than life itself. She wanted him to cuddle her and tell her everything was okay.
‘I’m sorry you had to meet someone like me. But I know you will find someone better who’ll give you what you deserve. We can’t have a marriage if we do not have trust.’ 🤷♂️
Bro Paul got into his car and drove off, leaving Sister Bola standing at the gate. He was shattered inside. He called his friends. They were hanging out at a restaurant.
When he entered, they immediately knew something was wrong. He sat down and narrated all that had happened.
‘Guy, listen, don’t let guilt pull you down. You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus .... Old things are passed away and you carry a new life now.’ One of his friends said.
Another friend placed a bottle of orange juice in front of him. ‘You are crucified with Christ right? .....But even at that, the life you now live is by faith in the Son of God who died and gave himself for you.
You are a different person now....It’s so hard to believe that you lived a wild life before. See how God has worked powerfully through your life.’
‘Apostle Paul says... we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus. It is this same God who works in us to will and do of his good pleasure.’
Bro Paul sat back and listened as his friends continued to talk. Quietly, he prayed under his breath 🙇♂️.
‘Holy Spirit, I don’t know what to do. The woman I love with every breath of my being isn’t comfortable with me because of my past. Help me Lord 😢
*"....Paul, I have made a new covenant with you because of my Son Jesus . This new covenant takes no record of your past. Your sins and iniquities have been wiped clean. I have made you a partaker of the divine nature and right there in you dwells the fullness of my Son. Lay hold on the great and precious promises I have offered to you. Rest in me. Be calm*"
Paul sighed inwardly. ‘Ok God. I trust you.’
‘Bro Paul, are you here?’
He sat up. ‘I’m sorry jare. What did you say?’
‘What do you want to eat?’
While Bro Paul made his orders and discussions moved to other issues, Sister Bola was on her knees with her best friend, praying 🙇♀️.
When Sister Bola didn’t know what words to say to God again, she prayed in tongues. It wasn’t until past 11 that Sister Chidinma finally left her house.
At lunch the next day, Sister Funke appeared as usual. She settled beside Sister Bola with a burger and coke.
‘How’s Bro Paul?’ Funke started.
Sister Bola smiled. ‘He is fine. He is such a wonderful man. I won’t trade him for anything in this world.’
Funke shook her head. ‘That playboy has really messed with your head. I’ve told you to be careful. Bro Paul is-’
Sister Bola raised her hand ✋ .
*..... ‘I will not listen to you speak ill of my fiancé. He is a different man now and yes he may not be perfect but he is surrendered to God and that’s what matters to me. I’d rather marry a guy with a terrible past who is open to the leading of the Spirit than a man with no story who is stubborn and hard-hearted.’*
Sister Funke stood up, enraged and stormed out of the eatery. Sister Bola dialed a number.
‘Bro Paul, please can I see you after work?’
He didn’t respond.
‘Bro Paul please. I’m sorry and this time I mean it. Sister Funke was here and I told her I wouldn’t trade you for anything in the world. We’ve been together for two years and I’ve learnt more of Christ through your life than all the sermons I’ve heard. Don’t quit on me please.’
Bro Paul sighed. ‘I never did. I’ll see you after work.’
When Sister Bola returned to the office, Funke passed by her table without looking at her or saying a word. At the close of work, Bola stopped by her table and still Funke would not look at her face.
Outside, Bro Paul was waiting. Bola entered his car and sat beside him.
‘I’m so sorry.’ Sister Bola pleaded. Paul smiled and turned on the engine.
Just then, Sister Funke came out of the gate and when Bro Paul saw her, he turned off the engine.
‘Give me a minute, please.’
He climbed down from the car and hurried towards Funke. He stood in front of her, blocking her path.
‘What do you want?’
*....‘Sister Funke, I’m sorry for the way I treated you in the past. You were there for me but I never for once appreciated you. I used you to satisfy my lust and I hate myself for doing that to you. I knew you loved me but I was a stupid and callous man. I’m sorry.’*
Tears welled up Funke’s eyes. 😭 ‘I loved you Paul. You hurt me so badly.’
‘I know and that’s why I’m asking you to forgive me. You are a beautiful woman and you deserve the best. I’m sorry.’
The tears were pouring down her face 😭 ‘It’s okay Bro Paul. I forgive you.’
Bro Paul held her shoulders but she buried her face in his chest. She reached for her handkerchief and wiped her tears.
‘Sister Funke, thank you for forgiving me.’
She nodded and stood there as Bro Paul returned to his car.
‘I was really cruel. She was faithful to me but I treated her like a piece of shit. I wish I could rewrite my past.’
Sister Bola squeezed his hand. ‘That cruel man died many years ago. This man here is different.’
Bro Paul nodded and pulled his car away from the gate. Funke was still standing at the same spot as they drove past. She waved at Bola and smiled. Bola waved back and blew kisses at her.
* THE END****
*📍.......GOD HAS NOT CONDEMNED YOU:*
A sister was telling me one day.. *"...... I remember those days ooo... I was very serious with God eehhhhh... I was ready to die for this race....and often used to pray for hours...and each day I must tell someone about Christ....But now 😔....Hmmm... the zeal is no longer there... The fire 🔥 has quenched"*
In the Book of Genesis 3:6-9......It's written "and when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
....and the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
....and they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
.....and the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou.
Sin....is simply a violation of God's law....Sin is the only thing that separates us from God 😢
Funke shook her head. ‘That playboy has really messed with your head. I’ve told you to be careful. Bro Paul is-’
Sister Bola raised her hand ✋ .
*..... ‘I will not listen to you speak ill of my fiancé. He is a different man now and yes he may not be perfect but he is surrendered to God and that’s what matters to me. I’d rather marry a guy with a terrible past who is open to the leading of the Spirit than a man with no story who is stubborn and hard-hearted.’*
Sister Funke stood up, enraged and stormed out of the eatery. Sister Bola dialed a number.
‘Bro Paul, please can I see you after work?’
He didn’t respond.
‘Bro Paul please. I’m sorry and this time I mean it. Sister Funke was here and I told her I wouldn’t trade you for anything in the world. We’ve been together for two years and I’ve learnt more of Christ through your life than all the sermons I’ve heard. Don’t quit on me please.’
Bro Paul sighed. ‘I never did. I’ll see you after work.’
When Sister Bola returned to the office, Funke passed by her table without looking at her or saying a word. At the close of work, Bola stopped by her table and still Funke would not look at her face.
Outside, Bro Paul was waiting. Bola entered his car and sat beside him.
‘I’m so sorry.’ Sister Bola pleaded. Paul smiled and turned on the engine.
Just then, Sister Funke came out of the gate and when Bro Paul saw her, he turned off the engine.
‘Give me a minute, please.’
He climbed down from the car and hurried towards Funke. He stood in front of her, blocking her path.
‘What do you want?’
*....‘Sister Funke, I’m sorry for the way I treated you in the past. You were there for me but I never for once appreciated you. I used you to satisfy my lust and I hate myself for doing that to you. I knew you loved me but I was a stupid and callous man. I’m sorry.’*
Tears welled up Funke’s eyes. 😭 ‘I loved you Paul. You hurt me so badly.’
‘I know and that’s why I’m asking you to forgive me. You are a beautiful woman and you deserve the best. I’m sorry.’
The tears were pouring down her face 😭 ‘It’s okay Bro Paul. I forgive you.’
Bro Paul held her shoulders but she buried her face in his chest. She reached for her handkerchief and wiped her tears.
‘Sister Funke, thank you for forgiving me.’
She nodded and stood there as Bro Paul returned to his car.
‘I was really cruel. She was faithful to me but I treated her like a piece of shit. I wish I could rewrite my past.’
Sister Bola squeezed his hand. ‘That cruel man died many years ago. This man here is different.’
Bro Paul nodded and pulled his car away from the gate. Funke was still standing at the same spot as they drove past. She waved at Bola and smiled. Bola waved back and blew kisses at her.
* THE END****
*📍.......GOD HAS NOT CONDEMNED YOU:*
A sister was telling me one day.. *"...... I remember those days ooo... I was very serious with God eehhhhh... I was ready to die for this race....and often used to pray for hours...and each day I must tell someone about Christ....But now 😔....Hmmm... the zeal is no longer there... The fire 🔥 has quenched"*
In the Book of Genesis 3:6-9......It's written "and when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
....and the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.
....and they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.
.....and the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou.
Sin....is simply a violation of God's law....Sin is the only thing that separates us from God 😢
A sinner does not enjoy the presence of the Lord....You will only hid from your father when you have offended him.
....But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first (Matthew 19:30)
It griefs my heart to see so many Christians who started this journey....Who started this race since 19Moses
But unfortunately, now many has lost hope of Lords Second coming.
Many are now enjoying the things of the world....Many are now swimming in the ocean of sin....
Many has left the house of God.... While some are secretly dining with sin and covering it with church ...But deep down... they know they have fallen.
So many Christians today are like the above sister's 👆
Before we were standing on our duty post.....We were very serious with this race
We pray and fast....We were ready to sacrifice everything for this race But now we are are trying to cover up and struggling to remain in faith.
Many are like Adam and Eve today... They are hiding from their Creator because they have forsaken his way.
The Lord is asking you
— Where are thou ?
— Where is your first burning zeal?
▫️My Brother....before you vowed never to follow the world...But now you have secretly joined them .
▫️You you promised never to compromise your faith...But now the reverse is the case.
▫️You were determined never to join that evil group But today you are even their leader 😢.
▫️Before you where you were burning for God....Now the fire has quenched....You confessed Christ without shame But now you are hiding.
▫️Brotherly... before you use to uphold sexual purity and consistently preaching against masturbation, fornication, adultery, pornography etc... But today you have left your ancient footmark and presently doing what you once preached against...😢
— How are the Mighty fallen.....Dog had returned to it vomit...
Oh, Lord.... 😭
▫️Before you can Read the whole Bible back to back... But today you can't even remember the last time you spend 2 hours straight in daily Bible reading...
▫️Before you were not ashamed to preach 🎤 the gospel but today even carry your Bible 📖 in the day is a very big task.
▫️Before you can pray for hours in the spirit....But now you are already snoring and sleeping 😴 on your DUTY POST.
▫️Before you where frequent in the church activities and night vigils......But now you are managing to even attend Sunday service so pastor will not ask you why you didn't come .
Brother the Lord is asking you.....
— WHERE ARE THOU.....?
— WHERE IS YOUR FIRST BURNING ZEAL FOR GOD...?
▪️My Sister.....Before you were a good example to the unbelievers.....But now there's no difference between you and them.....Today you have embraced their Babylonian dressing lifestyles.... Parading in mammy water borrow wigs and attachments, kips painted with vampire blood, with long fixed nails like a Village witch.
▪️Before you were determined to finish this race in faith......But now you don't even know your place in this race 😢
▪️Before you promised never to defile yourself as a virgin. ...But now the reverse is the case 😩
▪️Sisterly ... before you use to uphold sexual purity and consistently preaching against masturbation, fornication, adultery, pornography etc... But today you have left your ancient footmark and presently doing what you once preached against...😢
— How are the Mighty fallen.....Dog had returned to it vomit...
Oh, Lord.... 😭
▪️Before you can stand and tell people about Christ ....But now you are hiding even to come out for evangelism wahala.
▪️Before you can Read the whole Bible back to back... But today you can't even remember the last time you spend 2 hours straight in daily Bible reading...
▪️Before you where burning 🔥 for God burning in prayer....But now even to pray the Lord's prayer is a war
The Lord is asking you My sister....
— WHERE ARE THOU...
— WHERE IS YOUR FIRST BURNING ZEAL FOR GOD..
*🚦 THE DANGER OF BACKSLIDDEN:*
Backsliding does not occur in a day.....It happens gradually.
....But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first (Matthew 19:30)
It griefs my heart to see so many Christians who started this journey....Who started this race since 19Moses
But unfortunately, now many has lost hope of Lords Second coming.
Many are now enjoying the things of the world....Many are now swimming in the ocean of sin....
Many has left the house of God.... While some are secretly dining with sin and covering it with church ...But deep down... they know they have fallen.
So many Christians today are like the above sister's 👆
Before we were standing on our duty post.....We were very serious with this race
We pray and fast....We were ready to sacrifice everything for this race But now we are are trying to cover up and struggling to remain in faith.
Many are like Adam and Eve today... They are hiding from their Creator because they have forsaken his way.
The Lord is asking you
— Where are thou ?
— Where is your first burning zeal?
▫️My Brother....before you vowed never to follow the world...But now you have secretly joined them .
▫️You you promised never to compromise your faith...But now the reverse is the case.
▫️You were determined never to join that evil group But today you are even their leader 😢.
▫️Before you where you were burning for God....Now the fire has quenched....You confessed Christ without shame But now you are hiding.
▫️Brotherly... before you use to uphold sexual purity and consistently preaching against masturbation, fornication, adultery, pornography etc... But today you have left your ancient footmark and presently doing what you once preached against...😢
— How are the Mighty fallen.....Dog had returned to it vomit...
Oh, Lord.... 😭
▫️Before you can Read the whole Bible back to back... But today you can't even remember the last time you spend 2 hours straight in daily Bible reading...
▫️Before you were not ashamed to preach 🎤 the gospel but today even carry your Bible 📖 in the day is a very big task.
▫️Before you can pray for hours in the spirit....But now you are already snoring and sleeping 😴 on your DUTY POST.
▫️Before you where frequent in the church activities and night vigils......But now you are managing to even attend Sunday service so pastor will not ask you why you didn't come .
Brother the Lord is asking you.....
— WHERE ARE THOU.....?
— WHERE IS YOUR FIRST BURNING ZEAL FOR GOD...?
▪️My Sister.....Before you were a good example to the unbelievers.....But now there's no difference between you and them.....Today you have embraced their Babylonian dressing lifestyles.... Parading in mammy water borrow wigs and attachments, kips painted with vampire blood, with long fixed nails like a Village witch.
▪️Before you were determined to finish this race in faith......But now you don't even know your place in this race 😢
▪️Before you promised never to defile yourself as a virgin. ...But now the reverse is the case 😩
▪️Sisterly ... before you use to uphold sexual purity and consistently preaching against masturbation, fornication, adultery, pornography etc... But today you have left your ancient footmark and presently doing what you once preached against...😢
— How are the Mighty fallen.....Dog had returned to it vomit...
Oh, Lord.... 😭
▪️Before you can stand and tell people about Christ ....But now you are hiding even to come out for evangelism wahala.
▪️Before you can Read the whole Bible back to back... But today you can't even remember the last time you spend 2 hours straight in daily Bible reading...
▪️Before you where burning 🔥 for God burning in prayer....But now even to pray the Lord's prayer is a war
The Lord is asking you My sister....
— WHERE ARE THOU...
— WHERE IS YOUR FIRST BURNING ZEAL FOR GOD..
*🚦 THE DANGER OF BACKSLIDDEN:*
Backsliding does not occur in a day.....It happens gradually.
The first attack you will face is your prayer life...Yes the devil will start by making you too lazy and busy to pray.
Maybe you are the type who usually pray for two hours.....You will see yourself praying for one our in other to catch up with something.
...Of course you are OK ....But later it will turn to 30 minutes prayers......gradually 5 minutes.
At last you will start postponing your prayer......"when I come back I will pray" ......Not knowing you are spiritually dead Sleeping on your DUTY POST.
....Now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. ..... the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
.....Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
...... But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof (Romans 13:11-14)
🕘 My beloved Brethren.... it's time to awake from your slumber
🕘 It's Time to return back to our DUTY POST
🕘 It's 5 minutes to twelve
✳ Return from where you have fallen.
✳ Cry to him for a revival 😭
✳ Tell him to quicken you once more.
✳ Ask him for the grace to finish this race.
.... Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
..... Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
...... For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30)
Maybe you left him because of difficulties....The Lord is saying come back home my Son's and daughter's and cast all your burden on me for i cares so much for you.
Now is the accepted time And It's pays to serve Jesus because tomorrow might be too late.
Remember; your soul is precious and was costly purchase by the Blood of Jesus Christ and you can't afford to lose "yours" in Hell 🔥 for the next billions and trillions of years in ETERNITY......with eternal sorrow, tears 😢 , anguish and hopeless of ever coming-out due to mere pleasure and fashion of this world that PASSETH-AWAY which you can easily forsakes NOW and run to Heaven.
Oh Heaven; a place of an everlasting joy, without tears, sorrow and neither pains but rather filled with happiness and God's glory.
Please my beloved, "Don't Miss Heaven" and I pray to see you in that Glorious City very soon.
Please Say Below 👇 short prayer and get right with God today by returning back to your first Lost spiritual zeal .
*🚦CONFESSION AND REDEDICATING TO CHRIST:*
Dear Lord Jesus Christ; I admit that I am a sinner and backslider
I have lost my first spiritual zeal and done many things that don’t please you.
I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry 😢, and I repent.
I ask you to forgive me and restored back my first spiritual zeal and focus.
I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me. You did what I could not do for myself.
I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life... I give it to you. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that pleases you.
I love you, Lord Jesus, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you In Heaven in Jesus name i pray. Amen.
(After saying this prayers..... Please meet your church ⛪ Pastor and confess all your hidden secrets sin to him and ask him to help you in daily intercessory)
If you have further questions or counseling.....Feel free to Connect with Me through below 👇 Contact.
...............................
I DROP MY PEN..... ✍️
⚠ ......Please Don't Act Selfish..... Kindly Forward This Article To Your Friends, Relatives Or WhatsApp Groups And Help Someone To Increased Mentally,' Spiritually And Inspirationally.
Maybe you are the type who usually pray for two hours.....You will see yourself praying for one our in other to catch up with something.
...Of course you are OK ....But later it will turn to 30 minutes prayers......gradually 5 minutes.
At last you will start postponing your prayer......"when I come back I will pray" ......Not knowing you are spiritually dead Sleeping on your DUTY POST.
....Now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. ..... the night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
.....Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
...... But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof (Romans 13:11-14)
🕘 My beloved Brethren.... it's time to awake from your slumber
🕘 It's Time to return back to our DUTY POST
🕘 It's 5 minutes to twelve
✳ Return from where you have fallen.
✳ Cry to him for a revival 😭
✳ Tell him to quicken you once more.
✳ Ask him for the grace to finish this race.
.... Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
..... Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
...... For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30)
Maybe you left him because of difficulties....The Lord is saying come back home my Son's and daughter's and cast all your burden on me for i cares so much for you.
Now is the accepted time And It's pays to serve Jesus because tomorrow might be too late.
Remember; your soul is precious and was costly purchase by the Blood of Jesus Christ and you can't afford to lose "yours" in Hell 🔥 for the next billions and trillions of years in ETERNITY......with eternal sorrow, tears 😢 , anguish and hopeless of ever coming-out due to mere pleasure and fashion of this world that PASSETH-AWAY which you can easily forsakes NOW and run to Heaven.
Oh Heaven; a place of an everlasting joy, without tears, sorrow and neither pains but rather filled with happiness and God's glory.
Please my beloved, "Don't Miss Heaven" and I pray to see you in that Glorious City very soon.
Please Say Below 👇 short prayer and get right with God today by returning back to your first Lost spiritual zeal .
*🚦CONFESSION AND REDEDICATING TO CHRIST:*
Dear Lord Jesus Christ; I admit that I am a sinner and backslider
I have lost my first spiritual zeal and done many things that don’t please you.
I have lived my life for myself only. I am sorry 😢, and I repent.
I ask you to forgive me and restored back my first spiritual zeal and focus.
I believe that you died on the cross for me, to save me. You did what I could not do for myself.
I come to you now and ask you to take control of my life... I give it to you. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that pleases you.
I love you, Lord Jesus, and I thank you that I will spend all eternity with you In Heaven in Jesus name i pray. Amen.
(After saying this prayers..... Please meet your church ⛪ Pastor and confess all your hidden secrets sin to him and ask him to help you in daily intercessory)
If you have further questions or counseling.....Feel free to Connect with Me through below 👇 Contact.
...............................
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'God Protects Those Who Seek Him For Safety'
Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust you."— Psalm 91:1-2 NCV
Today's Prayer
Lord, You alone rule; You are the most high. Some try to make it without Your help and protection, but I readily admit I need it and ask You to provide it. You are the Almighty — You are able. I choose to follow and obey You and Your commandments, and I pledge allegiance to You. You have the power to protect me — I am counting on Your help. Please provide the help and protection I need. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust you."— Psalm 91:1-2 NCV
Today's Prayer
Lord, You alone rule; You are the most high. Some try to make it without Your help and protection, but I readily admit I need it and ask You to provide it. You are the Almighty — You are able. I choose to follow and obey You and Your commandments, and I pledge allegiance to You. You have the power to protect me — I am counting on Your help. Please provide the help and protection I need. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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_"Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name."_
_Psalm 91:14_
*Lord, I pray for Your precious children, who are reading this now. Make a way out of no way for them, Lord. You are putting them on the heart and mind of people in high places. People they do not know are having divine conversations about them. With everything they are going through, they have set their love, trust and affection on You, Lord. Now, I pray that You will take them from the low places and set them on high, and when You do, help them not to forget where You brought them from. Help them to remember and give You the glory. Cause them to shine brightly for You. Be glorified in Your children in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen!*
Shalom Treasured Child of God, may your Tuesday be Triumphantly Blessed!
` ☕☕☕
*#MonthofNewness*
*#YearofLaughter*
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In the Bible, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights.
Day 41 came and the rain stopped.
Moses committed murder & hid in the desert for 40 years.
Year 41 came, and God called him to help rescue Israel.
Moses went up on the mountain for 40 days.
On day 41, he received the Ten Commandments.
The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.
Year 41, they walked into the Promised Land.
Goliath taunted Israel for 40 days.
Day 41 came, and David slew him.
Jonah preached a message of repentance to Ninevah for 40 days.
On day 41, God stopped His plan to destroy them.
Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days.
Day 41, and the devil fled.
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples for 40 days.
On day 41, He ascended into Heaven.
All this to say...don't quit. The rain will stop, the giant will fall, and you will enter your "promised land." Don't give up at 40.
41 is coming. leave a heart if u believe 💓🛐🛐🛐📖❤️✝️🤍🛐🙏🏾
Day 41 came and the rain stopped.
Moses committed murder & hid in the desert for 40 years.
Year 41 came, and God called him to help rescue Israel.
Moses went up on the mountain for 40 days.
On day 41, he received the Ten Commandments.
The Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years.
Year 41, they walked into the Promised Land.
Goliath taunted Israel for 40 days.
Day 41 came, and David slew him.
Jonah preached a message of repentance to Ninevah for 40 days.
On day 41, God stopped His plan to destroy them.
Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days.
Day 41, and the devil fled.
After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples for 40 days.
On day 41, He ascended into Heaven.
All this to say...don't quit. The rain will stop, the giant will fall, and you will enter your "promised land." Don't give up at 40.
41 is coming. leave a heart if u believe 💓🛐🛐🛐📖❤️✝️🤍🛐🙏🏾
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_'Thus saith the Lord GOD, It shall not stand, neither shall it come to pass.'_ (Isaiah 7:7)
Every negative word spoken against your life and destiny by the enemy is hereby destroyed. May the fire of God consume every evil Orchestrations planned against you. Your enemies will be put to shame. It will be evident that God is fighting for you.
_~Blessing_
Every negative word spoken against your life and destiny by the enemy is hereby destroyed. May the fire of God consume every evil Orchestrations planned against you. Your enemies will be put to shame. It will be evident that God is fighting for you.
_~Blessing_