Are you thinking of marrying a pastor because they live well and big in public? Rethink!
(1) Pastors Don’t live by Salaries but Calvary, and Calvary is a place of suffering, if you are materialistic, DON’T MARRY!
(2) Pastors Don’t have Privacy, because they are public figures and if you are not ready to accommodate people, DON’T MARRY!
(3) Pastors are servants of God not masters, they can be approached at anytime and if you are not ready to serve, DON’T MARRY!
(4) Pastors are humans and not spirits, they make mistakes and can be tempted, if you lack understanding and maturity, DON’T MARRY!
(5) Pastors are celebrities, you won’t survive with your jealousy, competition, envy and over protectiveness.
(6) Pastors are accountable, if you are not responsible, DON’T MARRY. No matter how anointed a pastor is, he can never marry an empty vessel because he will fail.
It’s a great responsibility to be a pastor’s wife. The whole world is looking up to him but he is looking up to his wife.
Show me any great man you know that his wife is not doing exploits. You don’t get to see your pastor’s weakness but his wife does. You don’t get to see that man when he cries and is devastated but his wife does. You don’t get to see him struggle sometimes but his wife knows how he struggles. When the load is too much, he rest on the shoulder of that woman. To mention but a few.
Being a pastor’s wife is a calling itself. You can’t handle it if you hate responsibility. It’s not for everyone.
Some just love to answer the name but not the responsibility. Don’t let their dressing, Good communication skill, anointing and charisma, cuteness, popularity, sweet talks and acceptance deceive you.
There’s always a story behind every Glory. Some stories are short, others are long, but the good news is that, there is always a Glory at the end of every stories.
Maybe you’re going through life unfulfilled, unfocused, searching for meaning, but nothing fills the void. What’s missing? What’s the point of it all?
To find real meaning in life, we need to know Who made us and why.
All life begins with God, who designed each of us in His likeness. The Bible says it this way: “So God created man in his own image, … male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). We were created by God to be like Him, to find Him and to have a relationship with Him.
The problem is instead of loving Him, we chose to love ourselves more. Instead of freely serving Him, we chose to serve ourselves. This is called sin and it broke our relationship with God. Until we restore that relationship, we will never know our true purpose or what matters.
Think of it this way: There’s a God-shaped hole in all of us and no matter what we have or accomplish, there will still be an emptiness without God.
As our Creator, He has a plan in mind for us and only He can make us complete. God holds the answer to your question, “Is there a point to life?”
He even provided a way for us to connect with Him directly and restore our broken relationship—that’s through His Son Jesus Christ, who bridged the gap between us and God.
Through faith in Jesus, there’s no more separation from God. No more holes in your heart.
God has a specific reason for creating you. Get to know Him today and find the real point of life.
Jesus says he’s the light of the World (John 8:12). As children of God, we should be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). But how can we do that? We can start by modeling what Jesus did. I know that this may seem impossible, but it isn’t. Collectively, we can all make a difference when it comes to being “the light” for others. After all, you are a beautiful child of God, made in His perfect image.
What Does “Being the Light” Actually Mean?
Being the light means doing your best to live each day on purpose and in a way that’s pleasing to God. It means showing kindness and compassion to others and yourself. It’s about looking for opportunities to be more like Jesus, to lift others up, and to do the right thing. It also means making a mindful effort to make your light shine brighter and help others discover their light.
God is light and given that He sent the Holy Spirit to live within His believers, so are we if we follow his example. There are many ways to do this, but here are seven practical ways you can try.
1. Focus on Doing Right and Don’t Be Swayed
Don’t blindly do what the world claims to be right. Do what God’s Word says is right. While this may be difficult thanks to the mixed messages we’re constantly assailed with these days, it’s important to set yourself apart from the world. You have to be in this world, but you don’t need to participate in the things that are detrimental to your faith.
2. Treat Others as You Want to Be Treated
Be kind and walk in love, treating others as you would like to be treated. Show kindness to everyone around you, even if they don’t do the same. Seek wisdom, learn how to recognize other people’s pain, and offer help to those who cross your path that need it. Then go beyond your path and seek to help those outside of your circle if possible.
3. Practice Humility
Be humble, admit when you’re wrong, say sorry, and try to be better next time. You can have ambition, but remember who you serve. It’s not about how amazing you are, but rather how amazing God is. The perfect example of humility was when Jesus washed His disciples’ feet. It was a pure display of humility and servitude.
4. Give Thanks, Even During Life’s Challenges
Giving thanks and being grateful, regardless of the circumstances, builds a deeper relationship between you and God, and with other people.
God is always by your side. He can draw good out of evil. He forgives your sins and loves you (and all His children) completely. Even during the most challenging times, there are things to be thankful for.
The next time you’re feeling disheartened, take the time to write a list of things or people to feel thankful to God for. Chances are you’ll have several. If you’re having trouble, start by being grateful for breath, then consider the rest of your body, and it’s function in serving both you and the world. After all, when was the last time you thanked your feet for doing what they do every day?
5. Don’t Be Afraid to Put Yourself Out There
I bet you didn’t know that I am introverted. It’s true! It takes a lot out of me to get on camera, walk on stage, or talk to a stranger. After many years, and countless mistakes, I’m getting better at it. But, it’s still not easy.
Regardless of whether you’re shy or outgoing, as a Christian, you’re called upon to be a light to those around you (Matthew 5:16a). This is only possible if you put yourself out there, interacting with people and nurturing constructive relationships.
6 Unwavering Resolve
God expects us to be the light and empowers us to do so. Be firm and formidable in your resolve to follow the Lord in everything you do. Don’t get distracted or waver in your beliefs and stay focused on God and his light. While this takes discipline, sacrifice, and courage, it’s an important step in being more Christ-like. Talk to God frequently throughout the day. He will provide you with strength and be your loving guide if you open your heart to him.
7. Love and Trust the Lord
I don’t know where you are today. Perhaps you’re stuck and looking at the huge mountain that somehow appeared out of nowhere. Maybe you’re at the highest point on the mountain you just climbed and are celebrating. Or maybe you just reached the summit of the hardest hill of your life only to find out there’s a bigger mountain beyond it. In whatever circumstance you find yourself in, you must love and trust the Lord. The world will throw so much at you, and Satan will do his best to destroy your light, but don’t let him. You have Jesus, and He is enough.
Keep Your Light Shining
Our lives can lose their joy and sparkle when they become clouded by our sins and the sins of the world. Has sin dulled the signs of Christ within you? If so, it’s time to take the time to examine your life and ask God to illuminate things you may be unaware of. He’ll get you back on the right path if you ask for help and His forgiveness. Let’s face it, as humans, we’re not perfect, but through prayer, we can address where we’ve gone wrong, and get back to living the amazing life He’s planned for us.
John 8:14
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
John 8:14
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
John 8:12
Philippians 2:15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Philippians 2:15
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me
He received 39 stripes because 40 was known to kill a man. They held handfuls of his beard, and hair and pulled it out by the roots, yet they wanted him alive. They kicked, punched, and spit on him for hours until there wasn’t a single spot on his body not covered in blood.
They shoved a crown of thorns down on his head so harshly it stuck in his skin. After hours of being beaten, mocked, whipped, flogged, and tortured they made him walk with a cross. They made him carry it. A rough piece of wood with splinters digging into fresh wounds. They wanted him to feel every ounce of pain they could bring. He had to feel it in order to heal us.
Crucifixion was historically one of the cruelest most tortured deaths a human could face. Hours upon hours of torture. Torture most of us can not mentally think of because the cruelty isn’t normal. It isn’t something our minds can comprehend. We celebrate Easter with pastel colors, happy children hunting eggs, and chocolate. Truth is there was absolutely nothing happy about the day Jesus died. It was cruel, bloody, and nasty.
He could have stopped all of it. He could have called every angel in heaven to demolish every person standing and shouting “Crucify Him!” He didn’t. He knew in order to have a Easter Sunday you need to have an unforgettable Friday. He knew in order to have joy you have to carry your cross. He felt everything that day. He felt how your heart broke wide open when you had to watch your baby die. He felt how heavy your life was when you were staring down the barrel of a gun wondering if the man you called husband was going to shoot you. He carried the weight of the burden you have felt since your spouse died and life just doesn’t seem right since.
On that cross, he held the rapist and murderers, the sinner and the saint. He leveled every playing field and said ALL of you are worth it. He knew he had to carry the cross. He never promised the cross you carry in this life would not be heavy. His wasn’t. His promise is that Sunday is coming… No matter how heavy Friday is.
Financially, emotionally, mentally, or physically. Friday is heavy. That cross is weighing you down and you are about to crumble under its weight. His promise was simply this. He won’t make you carry it alone. What kind of king would step down from his throne for this?
Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God did for you what no king or good friend can do. He did every bit of it for you and me. Oh yes it is heavy. So heavy sometimes you do not think you can take one more step. But look up, because Sunday is coming.”
The sons of God (angels) that came down to earth to sleep with beautiful ladies and marry them in Pre-Flood time, were the fallen angels who came down to corrupt the fallen men further and gave birth to Giants that were all eventually destroyed by God in the Flood (Gen. 6:1-7).
Today, the Fallen Angels (Demons) are still coming to the earth to sleep with many young girls, ladies and women to corrupt further. And they will still all be destroyed at His coming.
Wicked Demons from the Oceans and Deserts and Forests and from the Air who transformed themselves to Handsome Men and Beautiful spotless Ladies whose origin are unknown have invaded the world getting hooked up with the sons and daughters of men, possessing them with evil spirits that makes them to begin to misbehave.
Many ladies have been terribly possessed. They are not the one controlling themselves again. They have slept with demons and ghosts and have been inflicted and afflicted in their spirit.
Some ladies wanted to get married and settle down, but it has become impossible. Their Spirit Husbands would never allow that. Some men can never get settled or marry again. They have slept with demons and have been possessed with strange spirit that would never allow a woman settle down with them.
THEREFORE, THE MORE YOU REJECT JESUS CHRIST WHO HAS POWERS OVER YOUR SITUATIONS, THE MORE YOU REMAIN IN YOUR PITIABLE SITUATIONS.
A few days ago while I was on the phone with my dad, I was complaining about a lot of things he needed to know and after speaking, He responded to me with these soul-satisfying words “I have you at heart, and I haven’t forgotten about you “ I went frozen for some minutes because it made me recall this interesting passage of the scripture;
“For your, Father knoweth what things ye need of before ye ask him.” – Matthew 6:8b KJV
My soul became calm immediately after I heard those words and I used them to boast. I would love to affix spiritual meaning to my story;
When I realized the Scripture I used above, I concluded that this is how we should feel as children of God knowing fully well that no matter the situation or circumstances, Jehova knows.
In that, we make our boast. My soul, be still because amidst all I am passing through, God has me at heart, and He will always come through.
This year, the festival is a hybrid event featuring Live ministrations from gospel ministers such as; Travis Greene, Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, Don Moen, DunsinOyekan, Donnie McClurkin, Tim Godfrey, Eben, Mercy Chinwo, William McDowell, Phil Thompson, Tope Alabi, Chandler Moore.
The Experience 2022 concert is free and a ‘must attend’ event that promises to be a night of pure worship and a tremendous experience of the presence of God.
● Date: Friday, 2nd December 2022 ● Time: 7pm WAT ● Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
Nigerian Gospel singer, songwriter, Moses Bliss alongside Mr M & Revelation are set to make their debut at “The Experience” 2022.
The world’s largest gospel music event, The Experience 2022 Lagos Concert, which is going to return back to Tafawa Balewa Square for the first time three years, is due to take place on the 2nd of December. And it’s going to have the likes of Moses Bliss and Mr M & Revelation make their debut appearance at the prestigious worship event.
The annual programme is an all-night power-packed event featuring many Gospel music ministers. It is great time to honour God and to give Him quality praise and worship.
This year, the festival is a hybrid event featuring Live ministrations from gospel ministers such as; Travis Greene, Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, Don Moen, DunsinOyekan, Donnie McClurkin, Tim Godfrey, Eben, Mercy Chinwo, William McDowell, Phil Thompson, Tope Alabi, Chandler Moore.
The Experience 2022 concert is free and a ‘must attend’ event that promises to be a night of pure worship and a tremendous experience of the presence of God.
● Date: Friday, December 2, 2022 ● Time: 7pm WAT ● Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
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