It's easy said than done Talk cheap... Oh God give me grace to conquer my fears in Jesus name

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee...By the grace of God we must make it in this second half of the year 🤩 👌 💪

Heavenly Father, in the quiet sanctuary of this moment, I draw near to Your heart of boundless love. Teach me to see through Your eyes of grace, that I might understand the struggles and triumphs of my sisters and brothers in Christ. Cultivate within me a spirit of patience, that I may extend Your forbearance to those who brush against the edges of my patience. May my life be a reflection of Your mercy, as I learn to embrace and celebrate each person's journey. In the gentle embrace of Your love, help me to offer the same allowance You so freely give to me. In the precious name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Oh Lord, Grant me the strength to forgive myself, to accept the depths of Your grace. Illuminate the paths I must walk to seek reconciliation, to offer apologies where they are due. Open my heart to forgive others as You have forgiven me, to release them from the chains I've forged in unforgiveness. May Your love be the lens through which I view myself and the world around me. Amen.

This is Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, a man who once sat at the peak of power, wealth, and influence in Nigeria. He served as the Governor of the defunct Gongola State (now Adamawa and Taraba States) in 1983, and years later, rose to become the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) between 2012 and 2014. Beyond politics, he was a towering figure in Nigeria’s business landscape — the former CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), a seasoned international businessman, and the Chairman of the African Business Roundtable. He dined with kings, presidents, and captains of industries across Africa and beyond. But today, this is his reality — frail, aged, and facing the inevitable struggles of old age and health. This is the message life is showing us: Everything fades. Power fades. Position fades. Wealth fades. Beauty fades. Strength fades. All that remains are your deeds, your character, and the way you treated others. No human being can escape the cycle of life. It is humbling. It is scary. It is a reminder. So while you still have breath and strength: Live humbly. Love sincerely. Do good without expecting anything. Fear God. Remember that no one leaves this world with anything. May God grant us a graceful old age, sound health, and a peaceful end. Amen.

The Role of a Music Director: A Sacred Responsibility The work of a Music Director is not a task to be taken lightly or commonized. It goes far beyond what many see on the surface. From waiting on God for the right song choice—amidst the sea of available songs or even spirit-inspired compositions—to scoring, rearranging, balancing sound, and guiding the team through the intricacies of musical expression, it truly is a labor of love and diligence. Often, what the congregation experiences as a 5-minute ministration or praise session is the product of hours, and sometimes days, of intense preparation and rehearsal. Behind every powerful moment of worship lies a story of sacrifice, intentionality, and spiritual alignment. Above all, Christ must remain the center—the focus of every note, every harmony, every beat. And once the ministration ends, the process begins again—afresh, with fresh grace. To all Music Directors out there, I salute you deeply. Your role is both spiritual and technical, and your labor is not in vain. Please, I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences too. Shalom.

_*Every Marriage Has Issues* Every marriage faces storms—no union is perfect. Behind every smile is a struggle. Behind every kiss, a choice. Love is not about avoiding conflict, but growing through it—together, not apart.* *Disagreements don’t mean you married the wrong person—they mean you’re both human. Two different people learning to become one will clash. All you need is grace, and keep showing up.* Don’t compare your reality to someone else’s highlight reel. What looks perfect online may be breaking offline. Every lasting marriage has faced battles and chosen forgiveness.* *Marriage needs maintenance. Prayer, quality time, and open hearts keep it moving. Silence kills love, but honest conversations heal wounds. Don’t ignore the issue—work through it with love.* If you’re struggling, you're not alone. Even the strongest marriages have cracks—but cracks let the light in. Remember: every marriage has issues, but every issue can be overcomed with love.* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGhjo07tkjCfXdy322U Be happily married!❤️

9 STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE YOU QUIT YOUR MARRIAGE❗❗❗ God wants you to be happy in your marriage. He wants you to have a marriage without sorrow. God wants you to have a strong, consistent, stable and beautiful marriage. No matter where you are presently in your marital journey, I want you to know that there is a brighter marital future ahead of you by God’s grace. WHAT TO DO: 1. 📌EXAMINE YOURSELF Examine your characters first and make the necessary corrections. You can't have the marriage of your dreams if you are part of the problems. You may need to replace some negative statements and give up some undesirable attitudes. Develop emotional intelligence by recognizing, understanding, and managing your emotions. Show empathy towards your spouse, and try to see things from their point of view. Make amends where necessary. Do not be a difficult partner, be a peace maker and not a trouble maker. Make up your mind to improve, even if your spouse fails to improve. 2. 📌COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SPOUSE Marital harmony cannot occur without communication, and in situations where peaceful union is not possible, frustration takes over. Practice open, honest, and respectful communication. Listen actively, express yourself clearly, and make an effort to understand each other's perspectives. Ask your spouse if there is any character he wants you to change to bring peace in the home. Create time to talk. To resolve the issue, get together and sit down. Instead of focusing on the personality, jointly address the underlying cause. Don’t apportion blame to anybody but apologize to one another in love. Use positive words to settle your disputes and disagreements with heart-to-heart discussions. 3. 📌GIVE TOTAL COMMITMENT TO YOUR MARRIAGE Your commitment to your spouse determines the beauty of your relationship. A happy marriage does not just happen by chance or luck; it is deliberately created. Marriage requires personal commitment to ensure its success. The more you invest in your marriage, the more valuable it becomes. When you are committed to your marriage, you put in all your efforts to bring out the best in it. Getting your spouse to fall in love with you over and over again is easy once you have the right information and you apply it. 4. 📌WORK AT YOUR MARRIAGE UNTIL YOU INTENTIONALLY WORK AT YOUR MARRIAGE, IT WON'T WORK! IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! Married Couples that experience peace, joy, fulfilment, harmony, happiness and everybody bursting with the joy of the Holy Ghost, didn’t arrive there by accident. They worked at it and are still working at it! The truth is that there are no trouble-free marriages. EVERY marriage has issues. Accept this and resolve to find a resolution. God doesn’t favour one marriage more than another. He is ready to give you joy, peace and happiness in your home as long as you fulfil your own part of the marriage covenant. 5. 📌DON'T GIVE UP ON YOUR MARRIAGE PLAY YOUR OWN PART! FIGHT FOR YOUR HUSBAND, FIGHT FOR YOUR WIFE, FIGHT FOR YOUR CHILDREN, FIGHT FOR YOUR MARRIAGE, FIGHT FOR YOUR PEACE, FIGHT FOR YOUR JOY AND FIGHT FOR YOUR HAPPINESS! KICK STRANGE MEN/ WOMEN OUT OF YOUR MARRIAGE FOREVER! DIVORCE IS NOT GOD'S DESIGN!! Don't quit on your spouse. 6 . 📌INVEST IN YOUR MARRIAGE BUY MARRIAGE BOOKS! ATTEND MARRIAGE SEMINARS. REGISTER FOR OUR MARRIAGE SCHOOL. Invest in your marriage to become the marriage of your dream. The more you invest in a marriage, the more valuable it becomes. Your marriage can be a model for other homes. 7. 📌FORGIVE: it is impossible to have a peaceful and long lasting marriage without forgiveness. Forgive and reconcile quickly anytime you have issues. Develop healthy conflict resolution skills, addressing issues in a constructive and respectful manner. Practice forgiveness and work towards moving forward together. Don't allow the devil to take advantage of your marital challenges 8. 📌PRAY Pray to God about it. He is all-knowing. Everything is within his power. Ask God to change you as well, so that your spouse will be inspired to change as well. Ask for the grace to continue in spite of all obstacles, as well as the perseverance and wisdom to manage the situation. Destroy any evil forces threatening your marriage and ask God to help you bring stability to your home. God is going to bring order back to that house. He will turn your struggle around and revitalize your marriage. 9. 📌Go For Counsel “For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war; and in multitude of counselors there is safety” (Prov. 24:6). Never wait till when your marriage is in a coma before looking for help. Both of you should Seek help from experts and be prepared to follow their advice. You will not fail in marriage in Jesus name Kindly share this message with your loved ones 🙏

6 MAIN REASONS WHY RELATIONSHIPS DON’T LAST THESE DAYS... 1. TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE IT EASY TO CHEAT. One reason why relationships fail to last these days is that technology has made it easier to cheat. By just swiping on Tinder, you get connected to thousands of new people around your city you could have a relationship with instantly. 2. WE DON’T WANT TO COMPROMISE Nowadays, everyone wants to be seen as a tough man or woman, and no one wants to compromise. The modern man and woman prefer to take the easy way out by quitting instead of compromising. The modern man and woman see compromise as being weak. This attitude is making so many relationships fail. 3. WE ARE TOO BUSY FOR OUR RELATIONSHIP The modern-day man and woman want the good things of life. They devote all their time and energy chasing the dream and forget to love. These days people don’t have the patience to deal with all that comes with being in a relationship. They are just too busy to have time for love. 4. WE WANT THE PERFECT PARTNER EVEN WHEN WE AREN’T PERFECT OURSELVES The modern man and woman want a partner without flaws. We are always in a hurry to leave a relationship if we find someone we think is better and the cycle keeps going on. No one is patient anymore with their partner. No one is patient enough to bring out the best in their partner. We all want a perfect partner even when we aren’t perfect ourselves. 5. SEX IS SO EASY TO FIND These days, sex is so easy to find and this is affecting relationships. Sex with a new guy or girl is always a phone call away. It’s easy to have sex without even being in a relationship with that person. This generation now considers good sex as a quality a partner should have, so they go around having random sex as they seek a partner who can satisfy them better. 6. NO ONE IS READY TO BE A FOOL FOR LOVE Relationships don’t last these days because this generation doesn’t understand what it means to love someone madly. We are just too realistic for our own good and we don’t love madly anymore. No one is ready to be vulnerable by letting go of themselves. We have become too smart for ourselves & this is affecting our Relationships today. We no longer want to be fools for love. Remember: No one is happy if they are from a broken family. So, let us pray and build a strong foundation of marriage with the grace and blessings of our Almighty God and may our God bless us all.

Your grace is sufficient for me

Oh Lord, Grant me the strength to forgive myself, to accept the depths of Your grace. Illuminate the paths I must walk to seek reconciliation, to offer apologies where they are due. Open my heart to forgive others as You have forgiven me, to release them from the chains I've forged in unforgiveness. May Your love be the lens through which I view myself and the world around me. Amen.

Oh Lord, Grant me the strength to forgive myself, to accept the depths of Your grace. Illuminate the paths I must walk to seek reconciliation, to offer apologies where they are due. Open my heart to forgive others as You have forgiven me, to release them from the chains I've forged in unforgiveness. May Your love be the lens through which I view myself and the world around me. Amen.