My dear readers, My 2 Kobo has moved to word press Akinjide OJO. I realized blogging from my blackberry would be easier using the new application. I really wish blogger has developed and application of the same nature. The good thing is, I can now blog anywhere, anytime so my thoughts are put down while they are still fresh.
Stay blessed and I hope you will still stop by at the new blog.
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The Mighty Pen
Sometimes I find it’s easier to write things down than to speak them. I don’t know if that’s true for everyone but I know it is for me. I love the written word. I can express feelings and frustrations with little effort on paper, but verbalizing them would be extremely difficult. Why is that?
I have been using Facebook, twitter and the likes for quite some time now and I enjoy the technology that enables me to keep up with friends and family whether far or near. But sometimes I have been taken back by the lack of restraint in some of the posts (I’m also guilty of this). I read some things and it is obvious that there may be more behind the words than is expressed. Almost like a hidden meaning. Some may even be a little offensive. I guess there may be a “new found” courage that comes along with knowing you can simply type a few lines and send it out there and not really have to give account for what has been expressed. I think we would all benefit from remembering that words are powerful both written and spoken and we are all responsible for those words and their outcome. May we all write/speak words that bring about positive results; words that encourage and uplift. Words can mend or break, build up or tear down, leave the reader with a smile or a frown.
Better yet, why don’t we try speaking a bit more? While it may be harder for me to express myself through spoken word, the fact that I’m accountable for what I say helps me to choose my words carefully. People understand each other more through body language associated with what they say. There is less misunderstanding and less hurt that way. I know from personal experience that words can “burn” especially when taken out of context. I will always continue to write but I will also make a conscious effort to speak out more.
Once again, this has been my 2 kobo… Stay blessed.
My heart in God's hands
Some of you may wonder why I have been dwelling on the subject of finding the right person, marriage, etc. Well the answer is simple… or maybe not. Anyway, God has been dealing with me in that area for the last few days. It seems like that is God's Christmas gift to me this year. Let me tell you, it is one of those gifts that is highly beneficial but hard to receive and appreciate. I will be honest; some of the things God has revealed to me concerning His will for me are difficult to swallow.
It has been my habit in the past to dictate to God the way I want my love life to go. I gave no mind to what His will was and is for me in that area. Well, after the last bruising I received at the hands of so-called love, I needed no prodding before I turned to Him for guidance. Sometimes I wish I could still just do things the way I want but I know that no matter how tough things are right now, His ultimate will for me is one that will bring me lasting joy and fulfilment.
Now the latest revelation (which may seem very obvious to some of you but is practically new to me) is that He created me (spirit, soul and body) and therefore everything about me belongs to Him. That includes my heart which is the centre of all my emotions. My heart is not mine to give away; it is up to Him to decide which woman should have it. Therefore, I cannot continue to give it and take it back at will. So my prayer has changed from God, help me to win her heart to God, please take my heart, do what You will with it and hand it over to the woman you have chosen for me.
As soon as I started praying this way, a totally new feeling came over me. While I may still be "disappointed" about not being able to have the woman I have wanted for some months now, (and who's to say she's not the one God is packaging my heart for), I find myself feeling happy to the point of being giddy. I still made an error recently in being particularly rash about a certain matter but I acknowledge that I have a weakness in that regard and trust God to fix whatever damage I may have caused. I was telling a friend a couple of days ago that I feel like I'm in love already. It's a wonderful feeling and I enjoy having it. I feel like the true love that God means for me to have for that certain woman is finally a part of me.
Some people have been asking me who the woman who has swept me off my feet is and my answer to them is I don't know yet although I have an idea who she might be ;-). The thing is when I do find out for sure who she is, she will have my entire heart to herself, and she will be my world, my life, my heart, my all. In fact, she already is all those things to me. Is it strange that I feel all this love for a woman who isn't in the picture yet? Maybe but that's the way God wants it and that's the way it will be. So if you see me and notice a certain spark in my eyes and a spring in my step, don't wonder or be surprised. It's just God working on me and preparing me to take care of one of His wonderful daughters.
Once again, this has been my 2 kobo. Stay blessed and remember me in your prayers.
P.S. I couldn't come up with a good title for this one so I just put something up there.
The Man Whose Ways Contradicted His Name
It is one thing to have a good name, but a different matter altogether to have a life corresponding to that name. Elimelech's name implies that God is King, an expressive name given him by godly parents when the nation followed the Lord. But Elimelech belied the name he bore, for had he truly believed that God was King, he would have stayed in Bethlehem in spite of the prevailing famine.
But one might argue that it was a wise thing to do to leave a famine-stricken land for another land where there was plenty of food for his family. Surely that was a journey any father would undertake to save his dear ones from starvation. But Elimelech was a Jew and as such had the promise, "In the days of famine ye shall be satisfied." Had he firmly believed in the sovereignty of God, Elimelech would have remained in Bethlehem, knowing that need can never throttle God. Had he not declared that bread and water for His own would be sure? Alas, however, Elimelech did not live up to his wonderful name! In going down to Moab, he stepped out of the will of God, who had forbidden His people to have any association with the Moabites. In Moab, Elimelech and his two sons found graves. Yet such a wrong move was overruled by God, for as the result of it, Ruth the Moabitess returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, who was to become the ancestress of our blessed Lord.
He’s still here
The Lord Jesus is in the midst of his church; he walks among the golden candlesticks; his promise is, "Lo, I am with you always." He is as surely with us now as he was with the disciples at the lake, when they saw coals of fire with fish laid on top and bread. Not carnally, but still in real truth, Jesus is with us. And a blessed truth it is, for where Jesus is, love becomes inflamed. Of all the things in the world that can set the heart burning, there is nothing like the presence of Jesus! A glimpse of him can overcome us, that we are ready to say, "Turn away Your eyes from me, for they have overcome me."
His presence will be most realized by those who are most like him. If you desire to see Christ, you must grow in conformity to him. Bring yourself, by the power of the Spirit, into union with Christ's desires, and motives, and plans of action, and you are likely to be favoured with his company. Remember his presence may be had. His promise is as true as ever. He delights to be with us. If he does not come, it is because we hinder him by our indifference. He will reveal himself to our earnest prayers, and graciously suffer himself to be detained by our entreaties, and by our tears, for these are the golden chains which bind Jesus to his people.
My Year of Preparation
Those of you who are religious and go to churches especially in this part of the world will be used to having themes for every New Year. I attend RCCG and I'm looking forward to finding out what the theme for 2011 will be. However, based on inspiration that I received from God through a very special friend, I have decided to have a personal theme for 2011. It is going to be my "Year of Preparation". You may be wondering what exactly I'm preparing for. Well, flowing from my last blog entry, the subject of marriage has been on my mind lately.
I recently watched the movie "This Christmas" again and one thing Madea said struck me. "If you want to hear the Lord laugh, just tell him what you have planned." Well, I can tell you that I have definitely heard God laugh at my plans several times so this time, I'm leaving it all in His hands. I've also been tempted to give up on finding someone to love who will love me back. Over the last four years, I've fallen in love twice and both times, I've come away with my tail tucked firmly between my legs. The most recent one has been especially painful due to the fact that a relationship never even started between us. But just like the guy climbing the apple tree to get to the best one, I WILL NOT GIVE UP.
I have come to the realization that maybe I'm not ready to love someone yet. Maybe I have some growing up left to do. Maybe I just haven't found "The One" yet. Maybe, maybe, maybe…… Whatever the answer is, one thing is for sure, I will use this New Year to prepare to love and cherish that special woman. The one I am lucky enough to be loved by. The one who I will have and hold till death do us part. It will be a year of constant prayer that apple that God has prepared for me will hang on to the branch till I get to it. I also pray that God will accelerate my progress and give me the perseverance that I need so that the apple doesn't have to hang on for too long.
My dear friends, this may sound funny or strange to you but this is a matter that is now close to my heart. I teased my friend when she first told me about her plan and I'm sure she will be pleasantly surprised to know that I have latched on to it and claimed it for myself also. There will be a testimony that will be shared on this blog by this time next year. Don't get too excited yet, the testimony will probably not be about marriage but it will definitely be about a relationship that is getting very close to it. My better half is out there. My life, my love, my all is out there waiting to be found. I pray God opens my eyes so that I may find her.
Once again, this has been my 2 kobo. Stay blessed and Merry Christmas.
Girls and fruit
Was doing some Christmas cleaning and found this little not tucked away between some books.
"Girls are like apples... the best ones are at the top of the trees. The boys don't want to reach for the good ones because they are afraid of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they go for the rotten apples that are on the ground that aren't as good, but are easy to reach. So the apples on the top think there is something wrong with them when in reality, they are amazing. They just have to wait for the right boy to come along, the one who is brave enough to climb all the way to the top of the tree."
There are a lot of girls out there who have been waiting to be found but seem to keep getting overlooked. Let this be a note of encouragement for you that some really amazing guy who is perfect for you is out there trying his best to climb that tree and get to you. You just have to wait and pray that God will send him the help he may need to persevere and make it all the way to the top where you are.
And for you guys out there who are making the effort but seem to always get rejected (I am a case study for this situation and reading this note has encouraged me too), keep striving. Your apple is at the top waiting for you. Just ask God to give you what it takes to make it all the way to the top. You might pick an apple and it slips put of your hands and falls into another person's hands or simply falls where you can't reach it. Don't worry, a better one is waiting for you on a higher branch and God is telling you that you need to keep climbing. Its a tough climb and I know this personally but I believe and hope and pray that you believe with me that it will be worth the effort.
This is once again my 2 kobo. Stay bless and have a wonderful Christmas. May your 2011 be better that you could ever imagine.
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