Category: Reflective Words

Positioning yourself- closeness or proximity

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Rth 3:2 NET Now Boaz, with whose female servants you worked, is our close relative. Look, tonight he is winnowing barley at the threshing floor.

In most cases, your miracle is closer than you can imagine. 

God often put people, things and situations in your life design in a way to help you in your time of need.

There is a reason family members are called immediate relatives because these are the people who stands for you, or stand on your behalf. 

Sometimes, friends can act like a close relative, and there are few closer than family members. They assume this status because they are available and you have build trust over a period of time.

Look nearby; not far for your help is nearer than you imagine. 

Positioning yourself- obedience

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Rth 3:5 NET Ruth replied to Naomi, “I will do everything you have told me to do.”

It is not an easy decision for Ruth to follow Naomi after a series of death incidents. 

Not only did Ruth stick to her mother-in-law, she also decided to abide by every instructions. 

What this means is that Ruth foresee her chances of success in listening and obeying Naomi.

Ruth understood that Naomi knew the land more than her and can “make a way” for her to settle down in a new-found region. 

Ruth’s perception was unique and unparalleled. It takes a lot of trust and loyalty to exhibit this personality. 

For years and generations after, Ruth’s actions resonate even till today.

May we find the confidence to trust the saving grace of God, amen!

Still here by God’s grace

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It is by the grace of God that we stand for by strength shall no man prevail or succeed.


“He will protect his faithful ones, but the wicked will disappear in darkness. No one will succeed by strength alone.
1 Samuel 2:9 NLT


So, it is not of him who knows how to do it or behave better, but it is God who keeps and sustain those who put their trust in Him.

So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it.
Romans 9:16 NLT


Therefore, we can say by the grace of God We are still here.
Amen!

Positioning yourself- finding a place

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One of the most essential things in life is finding a place you can call home.

It is essential to secure a place and to secure a place, you must search. After you search, then you find your location.

This process is not limited only to finding a place. 

Someone looking for a life partner must search until he/she finds one.

A scholar must search for programs and educational curricula suitable to the line of study. The same goes for friendships, jobs, business partners, vacations, etc.

Rth 3:1- NET 1 At that time, Naomi, her mother-in-law, said to her, “My daughter, I must find a home for you so you will be secure.
You derive security and satisfaction after your findings adventure. 

The quest continues until you find your place. Seek your place in life just like Ruth.

Do not shy away from little obstacles. your place (home) is where you can rest and enjoy peace of mind.

Find your place; find your rest.

Happy Independence Day, America!

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Independence is about gaining freedom.

Freedom is good but without caution, it can lead to mad behavior.

We need God, but some think they don’t need Him. They claim self-dependence.

We need equality and justice, but some still think a particular race is superior to the other. And, of course, we cannot turn a blind eye to the existence of racial discrimination.

We need peace but how can we achieve it with incessant mass shootings?

We need to accept one another without prejudice.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people. Proverbs 14:34

America needs godly Leaders

America needs to return to God.

America’s leaders need to seek God and teach their people to seek God.

Our independence means freedom, but we should never forget where we were and where we are now.

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

No going back!

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Today, I found a song that I had known a long time ago and I decided to post it.

https://youtu.be/7ULY0uL0LWo

I have put my hands on the plough, and I am not looking back.
There’s no reason to give up now. It’s too late!

I have my eyes set high, upon the hill, and I’m going to give it all.

Through the grace of God, any Christian will make it in this life and in the life to come.

Resist evil

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If you do not eliminate the enemy completely, they will come back to fight you and you may get caught unaware.

God’s idea about the enemy is that they must be completely wiped out. If the enemy is not eradicated, even if it is just one, it would ensnare you and be a problem.

Jdg 2:2-3 NET 2 but you must not make an agreement with the people who live in this land. You should tear down the altars where they worship.’ But you have disobeyed me. Why would you do such a thing? 3 At that time I also warned you, ‘If you disobey, I will not drive out the Canaanites before you. They will ensnare you and their gods will lure you away.’”

“Resist the devil” could also suggest that you get rid of him so he does not hinder or stop your progress.

The enemy target your weak areas. So, you need to be on guard for any onslaught. This is why you must resist evil and eradicate it completely, if possible.

The enemy you spare today will come back to hurt you.

Making sense of Faith

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Faith in God brings peace.

Faith in God does not doubt when you face turbulence and troubles.

Faith in God is like saying through the cries, I still trust Him.

This is the confidence we have in Him that when we call on Him, He hears us.

And when you seem not to hear Him, you still trust Him. This is Faith!

Pass the torch to your offspring

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The essence and beauty of life is when you are able to procreate and pass on life to others who, in turn, do same, too.

Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.
Genesis 2:24.

As you aged, other things you cannot do, like your aspirations, plans, projects, and your legacy, pass it on to your offspring who will live your dream come through.

Do not struggle to achieve all in your old age.

For what you had before I came was little, and it has increased to a great amount; the Lord has blessed you since my coming. And now, when shall I also provide for my own house?”
Genesis 30:30 NKJV

Allow your children to live their own dream. Give them the space and time.
When they are successful, you will be delightful. And you will live your old age with a feeling of fulfillment.

Part of living the best of life is seeing others live the best of their lives, especially your own heritage.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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When God

Created mothers

All as lovely

As can be,

He made one

Extra special

And saved her just for me!


Of all the special

Joys In life

the big ones

And the small

A mother’s love

And tenderness

Is the greatest

Of them all.


My mother’s love Is like no other.

Her tenderness and care are boundless,

Her love for us is perfect.

She’s there through thick and thin,

A constant source of love within.

She is strong, brave, and courageous

Mothers are emotional, but their emotion is their strength as they exude true and genuine love to everyone

Give them all the praise there is, they deserve it!

For all the lovely mothers and all the mothers-to-be,

I want to say happy Mother’s Day to you all!

 

Copied, written and adapted by ‘Darasimi Adebayo