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JASMINE CHAPTER 2

“Thank you again for bringing me to your home and rescuing me from that unfair bike rider.” She spoke.

“Why do you keep thanking me?” I asked. “There is no big deal. I am just helping a lady in distress. What happened to you could happen to anyone. It could even be my sister.”

“Yes, that is true, but some people are really very skeptical about bringing a total stranger into their home. I have to admit that you are courageous. I mean, you don’t even know me.”

“Something must keel a man.” I replied and we both laughed.

I took her bag into the guest room and asked her if she would like to freshen up, and she answered in the affirmative. After she had bathed, she joined me in the sitting room. We had a long discussion during supper, and I got to know a lot about her. Knowing a lot about her made me feel more comfortable around her.

“So, have you tried to call the person you were going to meet at the hotel?” I asked.

“Yes, it is still not going through.” She replied.

“That is unfortunate. I know it is really not my business. But what business do you have with him?”

“He is a house agent. He said he was going to help me get an apartment.”

“And you think the proper place to meet him was in a hotel?”

“He was the one who proposed the hotel.”

“Now, I understand why his number is not going through. He must have waited until late evening and you didn’t show up. He is surely a married man and might have already retired back to his home.”

“There is a distinct possibility that you might be saying the truth.” She smiled.

“So, what do you want a house for? Are you just moving into town?” I asked.

“No, I need it just for two months.”

“Two months? What for?”

She explained to me that she was a student nurse. She was here for placement at the general hospital. So, she needed somewhere to hole up for two months doing her internship. She had contacted that agent through another friend of hers who was going to be sharing the apartment with her. However, after they started chatting on WhatsApp, and the agent saw that she was beautiful, he started asking her out. That was how she got invited to the hotel.

“So, were you going to date him?” I asked.

“No, I just wanted to hear what he had to say.” She replied.

“Alright, I am going to make a proposal to you. You can live in my house while you do your internship.” I spoke.

“What?!” She was dumbfounded.

“Yes.”

“But why? I am not saying that I am not happy or grateful. I am just wondering why you are being so kind to me.”

“Well, for a start, my mother was a nurse too, and my younger sister is called Blessing. So, helping someone who has my mother’s profession and my younger sister’s name seems kind of a big deal to me.” I explained.

“Oh, thank you, Mr. Emeka. God will bless you always.” Then, her face suddenly became sad.

“What is the matter?” I asked, walking close to her.

“It is about my friend, Nelia. I now have a place to live, but what about her? We were planning to pool our resources together so that we could be able to afford a place to live. Now, that you have taken me in. What becomes of her?” She was sad.

“That friend of yours, can she be trusted?” I asked.

“Yes, of course. We have been friends like forever. I have known her since kindergarten.” She replied enthusiastically.

“Alright, she can move in with us.”

“Really?! Oh, Mr. Emeka. You are such a nice man. You are a Godsent. Let me call her immediately.”

That night, we slept in two different rooms. She slept in the guest room while I slept in, of course, my own bedroom. The next morning, like a true Igbo man that I was, I woke up at 4:30 AM because I had to start preparing to go to my shop. I walked to her room and knocked. She seemed to be already awake because she answered immediately.

“Permission to come in.” I spoke.

“Permission granted.” She laughed.

I opened the door and walked in. She was still in bed but that was not what caught my attention. What caught my attention was the way she was dressed. She was wearing a see-through nightgown and nothing under. However, immediately I walked in, she covered herself with a bedsheet, but I had already seen enough. I sat on the bed beside her.

“Good morning, Blessing.” I greeted.

“Good morning, Emeka. You are up this early?”

“Yes, I told you that I am a business man, right. I have to go to my shop and target the early morning customers.”

“Alright, that is true. So, when are you leaving?” She asked.

“In thirty minutes. Please, take care of the home. I am trusting you, which is something I rarely do. The house is fully stocked. You can prepare whatever you want for yourself and please, make yourself at home. I will see you in the evening.”

“Okay, Emeka. Thank you very much. Have a safe and fruitful day.”

“Thank you. I almost forgot. When did you say your friend, Nelia was coming?”

“Today.”

“Alright, let me know as soon as she comes, alright?”

“Alright, bye.”

I went to my shop and just like Blessing had said, my day was very fruitful. Market was good and I was in a joyous mood when I drove back home that night. I had been too busy with business that I had completely forgotten that there was someone in my house. When I got to the door, I started searching for my house keys, then I remembered that I hadn’t taken them because Blessing was home.

I smiled as I rang the doorbell and waited. Then, I heard footsteps approaching. The door opened and I froze. The person who opened the door was not Blessing. It was her friend, Nelia.

“Good evening, sir.” She greeted.

But I couldn’t answer. Nelia's face seemed too familiar to me, and it seemed I had met her before.

TO BE CONITNUED.

If You Marry for Love—You Lose. Marriage Is Not Romance. It’s a Strategic Investment.

Let’s stop deceiving ourselves.

Love is not enough.

Romance won’t sustain you.

And marriage built on feelings will collapse under pressure.

Because marriage isn’t an emotional experiment.

It’s a power move.

1. Feelings Fade—Structure Stays

You’re happy today. Great.

But what happens when money gets tight?

What happens when you lose your job?

What happens when she wakes up and says, “I’m not in love anymore”?

If your marriage was built on butterflies, expect it to collapse once the wind changes.

Love is a spark. But marriage needs fuel.

Vision. Structure. Alignment. Sacrifice. Strategy.

2. If You’re 70 and You Marry 30—Your Household Is 50

Let’s talk logic.

You’re wise. She’s fresh.

But instead of raising your stock, she drops the average.

You’re thinking legacy—she’s thinking TikTok.

You’re building wealth—she’s building “influencer reels.”

(She’s not even ready to build it into a media business.)

You’ve seen war—she’s crying because you forgot to comment on her new selfie.

And now you’re stuck in a marriage that drags you backward.

Because you married vibes—not vision.

3. Marriage Is a Merger—Not a Movie

When two become one, it’s not about hugs and kisses.

It’s about merging empires. Consolidating influence.

Combining assets. Multiplying momentum.

Even the Bible said:

“One will chase a thousand, two will chase ten thousand.”

But what if the “two” is a liability?

What if she’s chasing dopamine instead of purpose?

What if she’s more obsessed with matching pajamas than matching values?

Now, you’re running with dead weight.

Fighting alone. Providing alone. Planning alone.

And she’s somewhere saying,
“I don’t like forcing things.”

4. Modern Girls Don’t Grind—They Ghost

Let’s be real.

Many modern women want:

• Love with no labor
• Comfort with no contribution
• Leadership with no loyalty

She wants a soft life—but won’t lift a finger.

She’s jobless, but has high taste.

She’s broke, but her demands come in six figures.

She says you’re stressing her mental health—because you asked about her career goals.

Try to build with her, and she’ll say,
“This isn’t flowing naturally. I need space.”

5.Her Submission Is a “Maybe”

Her obligations are “Optional”

Today’s woman wants:

• To reply when she feels like
• To submit if the vibe is right
• To bear children only when convenient
• To pause the relationship if she’s “not in the mood”

Any hint of hardship, she’s gone.

Any serious talk, she’s “emotionally unavailable.”

Any call for accountability, she’s “being controlled.”

And if you dare lead with firmness?

She’ll tell Twitter you’re a narcissist.

6. Dysfunction Is the New Normal

Many modern girls were raised in chaos.

Divorced parents. Absent fathers.

Traumatized mothers.

And instead of healing, they brought that chaos into dating.

So when you show up with purpose and structure?

She calls it “too much.”

She wants a soft man who’s strong.

A rich man who’s humble.

A loyal man who doesn’t ask questions.

She wants everything—but gives almost nothing.

So Here’s the Brutal Truth:

Marriage is a system.

If you don’t build it with strategy, it will collapse in drama.

Stop marrying for butterflies.

Start marrying for alignment.

For values. For vision.

Pick a partner who multiplies your purpose—not one who multiplies your pain.

Because at the end of the day…

It’s not who makes your heart skip.

It’s who helps you finish the race.

Marry wisely.

Remember—when it finally comes to a divorce, obligations are enforceable by law, but no one can compel her to keep loving you and riding your joystick that’s insisting she’s the best rider it has ever seen.

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MBOMUZO IN OKWUOHIA AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY,
OBOWO L.G.A., IMO STATE, NIGERIA.
Okwuohia is a Community in Obowo
L.G.A., of Imo state, Nigeria, that has enviable rich historical background and deep cultural heritage. Okwuohia is the only community in Obowo and the old ETITI District that has four markets covering the four market days in Igbo calendar, namely: Eke, Orie, Afor and Nkwo. All these have distinct locations and hold accordingly.
The community prides herself with many cultural festivals which include Mbomuzo, Ntumaka, Nrim-ji (Iri ji) among others. But the one that attracts people in their numbers to the community is, "MBOMUZO", a-k-a "NKUISI-MKPURU-UKWA".
MBOMUZO simply means, "clearing of the roads ", otherwise known as environmental cleansing, especially with regard to roads leading to traditional centres and matket places. It is intended to make the roads passable again in order to give proper access to the markets and homes of citizens.
In Okwuohia, all roads are cleared very thoroughly starting from individual homes to the Eke-Okwuohia, Orie-Okwuohia, Afor-Okwuohia and Nkwo-Okwuohia market squares. Also, roads leading to major and significant rivers are cleared. For instance, the Onu-iyi-lolo-nwanyi (Onu-ngele) stream at Umuduru Mgbakam is usually kept cleared for the "AHIA-NGANGA" ceremony by the women of Okwuohia during the same period. It has to be noted that all the road clearing and cleansing must be completed on or before the NKWO market day preceding the EKE market day of the ceremony.
NKUISI-MKPURU-UKWA: As said earlier in this write-up, MBOMUZO Okwuohia is also referred to as NKUISI-MKPURU-UKWA. Why?
Ours, is an agrarian community. In those good old days, our people cultivated yams, coco-yams, maize, cassava and mkpokoro in large scales. Farming was done more at locations far away from homes. Due to this, farmers constructed make-shift structures there in the bush/farms, where they rested and had their meals during the toils of the day. Most times, people returned to their homes very late in the evening. Major foods eaten in the farms those days were bread-fruits (Ukwa), palm kernels, yams and coco-yams. The bread-fruits were eaten whole without removing the the shells or the outer covers. Farming took place between the months of January and May, during which period farmers fed on any available food items. When such farmers returned to their homes from their farms in the month of May, they settled down to enjoy more pleasant and well prepared food. They would no longer eat the bread-fruits with their shells. Also, they cleaned their environments that had been left bushy during the period of intensive farming activities in the farms. From their homes, clearing and cleansing progress to the roads that lead to other homes and traditional centres. At this time, people begin to exchange visits with relatives and friends both far and near to show that they have returned home after the farming period in the bush. Such visits are usually reciprocated. During such visits, entertainments are unlimited based on the dispositions of the parties involved. In Okwuohia, after the entertainment at home, people gather at the designated market square to demonstrate it the more. The venue is usually at the ORIE OKWUOHIA, where the EKWIRIKWE music music is played and danced in an organized manner.
EKWIRIKWE MUSIC AND ORDER OF DANCING:
After the presentation and blessing of kola-nuts by the traditional ruler of Okwuohia, who declares the ceremony open after his speech and brief demonstration of the dance, the ceremony begins. Ofeiyi people, who are the custodians of the EKWIRIKWE do a brief demonstration dance. Thereafter, the traditional order of seniority of the three sections of Okwuohia is strictly observed thus: MGBAKAM, OFEIYI and AMARAMOHIA. Finally, a general dance which is usually longer and more thrilling comes up and marks the end of the ceremony.
The EKWIRIKWE music delivers messages which present Okwuohia as place with people of remarkable mutual respect, prowess and noted for wrestling. EKWIRIKWE music is used to caution Okwuohia people not to eat the bread-fruits with the shells again after the Mbomuzo. Hence, "ONYE ATALA UKWA NA MKPEKELE" and "NKUISI-MKPURU-UKWA". This is demonstrated by hitting one's back-side to symbolically discharge the ones eaten previously. Before the EKWIRIKWE dance arena is approached, people sing various songs and dance along the road according to Age Grades, socicultural groups and sections.
MBOMUZO AND THE PRONOUNCEMENT OF DATE.
Only the Eze of Okwuohia, in consultation with you Traditional Council has the powers to announce the date for MBOMUZO every year. Above all, it is a known fact that Okwuohia community is the first among all the communities in Obowo and even the old ETITI District to perform Mbomuzo every year, thus determining the cultural calendar for other communities that perform the same and or related festivals.
Mbomuzo holds in Okwuohia on the second EKE-Okwuohia market day in the month of June every year. Visitors, friends, in-laws and well -wishers of the community visit the community to enjoy the characteristic hospitality and conviviality associated with the ceremony. Entertainment items are unlimited especially according to the preparedness of the individual families and persons during the period. Such entertainment items include and not limited to polished bread-fruit meals, maize pudding, cassava foo-foo, oil-bean pudding and different kinds of drinks.
PROBLEMS:
The festival has suffered from various problems which include but not limited to wrong perceptions, misrepresentation, misconception, ignorance, ineptitude, iconoclasm and apathy. Many, especially the less informed and the neo-religious groups strongly hold to the perception that that the festival is fetish and wasteful (especially those who are not willing to spend their resources to host guests).
ADVANTAGES:
The period leads to keeping the surroundings clean, re-union of families, friends, in-laws and well -wishers, tourist attraction and advancing our cultural heritage including ensuring the acquisition and development of the EKWIRIKWE playing and dancing skills.
In the good old days, women who earnestly took part in the road and market clearing and cleansing and later took part in the AHIA-NGANGA activities after bathing on serious intents at the Onu-Lolo-nwanyi (Onu-Ngele) stream, would appear at Mbomuzo the following year either pregnant or as nursing mothers if they either prayed for or desired such thereby.
MODIFICATIONS SO FAR:
Since culture is dynamic, efforts have been made by the leadership of Okwuohia community, over time, to modify certain aspects of the festival and programmes there-of in order to exponge some questionable and undesirable aspects of it. For instance, the timing and declaration of the date of the festival are now done by the Traditional ruler of Okwuohia in synergy with the Traditional Council. Also, no shrine or deity is either worshipped or honoured before, during and even after the festival. Most times, the traditional rulership open the festival with Christian thanks-giving worship at an agreed Christian church here in Okwuohia.
CONCLUSION:
In line with the realities of the present moments, efforts should be made to allow for acceptable modifications while there should be insistence on protecting and upholding the soul, spirit and purports of the cultural heritage of our dear Okwuohia community especially as regards affects MBOMUZO.
Written by:
Chief Emma C. Anyanwu, (DIKEMBA),
1st Traditional Prime Minister and Currently the Chairman of Okwuohia Traditional Council,
Being a lecture presented by me at the 2019 edition of MBOMUZO festival, at EKE-OKWUOHIA Market Square.

50 HABITS OF SOUND CRITICAL THINKERS

1. ASK QUESTIONS

Critical thinkers are naturally curious. They ask why, what, how, when, and who to dig deeper into issues.

2. CLARIFY DEFINITIONS

They seek to understand and define terms clearly to avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

3. GATHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

They ensure they have sufficient and accurate data before forming conclusions.

4. EXAMINE ASSUMPTIONS

They constantly test and question the assumptions behind arguments or decisions.

5. EVALUATE EVIDENCE

They assess the quality, reliability, and relevance of evidence before accepting any claim.

6. DISTINGUISH FACT FROM OPINION

They differentiate between objective facts and subjective opinions to maintain clarity.

7. CONSIDER MULTIPLE VIEWPOINTS

They listen to other perspectives before forming a judgment or decision.

8. THINK INDEPENDENTLY

They resist peer pressure and groupthink, choosing to think for themselves.

9. RECOGNIZE BIASES

They identify both personal and external biases that may affect decisions.

10. BE OPEN-MINDED

They remain receptive to new ideas, even if those ideas challenge their beliefs.

11. STAY OBJECTIVE

They try to set aside emotions when evaluating information.

12. USE LOGIC AND REASONING

They apply rules of logic to identify sound arguments and spot fallacies.

13. LOOK FOR CAUSE AND EFFECT

They analyze relationships between variables and seek out causes, not just symptoms.

14. DETECT FALLACIES

They can spot errors in reasoning, such as strawman, slippery slope, or ad hominem arguments.

15. SEEK CLARITY

They avoid vagueness and strive for precision in communication.

16. SUSPEND JUDGMENT

They avoid rushing to conclusions without sufficient evidence.

17. DRAW CONCLUSIONS CAUTIOUSLY

They avoid overgeneralization and prefer modest conclusions based on data.

18. BE CONSISTENT

They ensure that their arguments align with their principles and previous positions.

19. EMBRACE COMPLEXITY

They are not afraid of complicated problems and understand that most issues are multifaceted.

20. REFLECT REGULARLY

They evaluate their own thinking process and learn from past decisions.

21. CONSIDER LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES

They think beyond the immediate impact and consider future effects of decisions.

22. VERIFY SOURCES

They ensure their sources are credible and not just appealing or popular.

23. CONNECT IDEAS

They make connections between different ideas, disciplines, or experiences.

24. THINK STRATEGICALLY

They consider the best paths to reach goals and how actions align with those goals.

25. SOLVE PROBLEMS METHODICALLY

They follow a step-by-step approach in analyzing and resolving problems.

26. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY

They express their thoughts logically and understandably.

27. ADAPT TO NEW INFORMATION

They change their position when evidence requires it.

28. STAY INFORMED

They continuously seek knowledge and updates in their fields of interest.

29. ENGAGE IN DEEP READING

They analyze complex texts for nuanced understanding rather than skimming.

30. RECOGNIZE EMOTIONAL INFLUENCES

They identify how feelings might cloud objective judgment.

31. SEEK FEEDBACK

They are willing to listen to constructive criticism to improve their thinking.

32. PRIORITIZE ISSUES

They focus their efforts on the most critical problems instead of minor distractions.

33. THINK AHEAD

They anticipate outcomes and consider alternatives.

34. SET THINKING GOALS

They define what they want to achieve with their analysis or decision-making.

35. DOCUMENT REASONING

They often write down their thought processes to examine them more clearly.

36. MAINTAIN INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY

They acknowledge the limits of their knowledge.

37. PRACTICE SELF-DISCIPLINE

They avoid mental laziness and the temptation to jump to easy answers.

38. ENGAGE IN DISCUSSION

They enjoy meaningful dialogues that challenge their thinking.

39. REVIEW MISTAKES

They go back to analyze poor decisions to understand what went wrong.

40. DEVELOP MENTAL MODELS

They use frameworks or analogies to better understand abstract concepts.

41. USE THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS

They imagine scenarios to explore consequences and test ideas.

42. BALANCE INTUITION AND ANALYSIS

They recognize intuition’s role but validate it with reasoning.

43. FOCUS ON PURPOSE

They keep their main goal or objective in sight during their thinking process.

44. STAY PATIENT

They don’t rush through problems; they give time to think things through.

45. RECOGNIZE CONTEXT

They consider how circumstances influence the meaning and relevance of information.

46. MAINTAIN ETHICAL AWARENESS

They incorporate values and ethics into decision-making.

47. AVOID ECHO CHAMBERS

They expose themselves to different perspectives, not just ones they agree with.

48. DEVELOP METACOGNITION

They think about how they think and improve their thinking methods.

49. PRACTICE CONSISTENTLY

They sharpen their critical thinking daily through habit, not occasional effort.

50. ACT ON YOUR THINKING

They don’t just analyze—they also make reasoned decisions and take action.

Today, Jesus—the spotless Lamb—took the place of the guilty.
He bore our sin.
He carried our shame.
He was wounded… so we could be healed.

It looked like defeat.
But heaven called it victory.

The cross—the symbol of suffering—became the bridge to salvation.
The grave—the end for most—became the beginning of eternal life.

Through death… we find life. Through sorrow… we find joy. Through the cross… we find hope.

So yes, it is Friday… and it is Good.

Because Love hung on a cross, and changed everything.

It is GOOD!!!

On the occasion of today Good Friday,the steadfast love of the Lord will never ceases; his mercies will never come to an end in your life and home in Jesus name

*WISHING YOU HAPPY GOOD FRIDAY* *AND EASTER IN ADVANCE*


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Ladies, understand this clearly: men pursue women for two main reasons — sex and love. But here’s the reality that’s often overlooked. Most men do not marry for sex, and they do not marry solely for love. Men marry for stability.

Let me break this down. A man can love you with all his heart and still not marry you. He can enjoy your company, share intimate moments, and even spend years with you without ever making you his wife. But the moment he encounters a woman who brings stability into his life — true, undeniable stability — he will marry her.

And when I say stability, I’m talking about peace of mind.
I’ve heard men confess, “I love her, but I don’t think I can spend the rest of my life with her.”
Why? Because love alone is not enough. Sex is not enough. Men are visionaries when it comes to marriage. They don’t fantasize about wedding dresses, flower arrangements, or the color scheme of the big day. Instead, they ask themselves essential questions: Can this woman build a home with me? Can she nurture me and our future children? Can she give me the peace of mind I crave?

Men run from discomfort. They avoid chaos. This is exactly why a man can stay with a woman for years without commitment, and then meet another woman and marry her within a month. It’s not about how long you’ve known him — it’s about the comfort and calm she brings to his life.

Sex is pleasure. Love is affection. But respect — respect is stability. And stability is what ultimately leads a man to say, “This is the woman I want to build my life with. This is my wife.”

So ladies, don’t just aim to be loved or desired — aim to be a woman of peace. Aim to be the calm in his storm, the stability in his vision, the respect in his heart. Because when a man finds peace with you, he finds his forever in you.

YOU CAN TURN YOUR PARTNER INTO A MONSTER (Part 1)

Let’s be real — many people didn’t start out as bitter, withdrawn, promiscuous, stingy, alcoholic or spiritually cold individuals.

They became that way… because of the kind of partner they ended up with.

Now, let’s be clear: no one has a valid excuse for losing their values or becoming a worse version of themselves.

But experience has shown that the influence of a spouse or dating partner can either MAKE you or BREAK you.

A faithful husband can slip into adultery when he’s been repeatedly starved of intimacy by his wife.

A once joyful and vibrant person can become moody and depressed when constantly criticized or neglected by their partner.

A once generous lady can become a very stingy woman if he dates or marries a selfish and inconsiderate man.

A once vision and purpose driven man can become irresponsible and useless if he marries a vision killer and unsupportive wife.

A once passionate and firebranded sister can become a shadow of herself if she entangles herself with an unspiritual and ungodly man.

So here are two questions:

1. Is your partner making you better or slowly destroying you?
2. Are you helping your partner grow, or are you the reason they’re getting worse?

To be continued…….. (part 2 dropping by 11:30am today). Stay tuned

As you wake up this beautiful Friday morning, God and his host of Angels will go before you, God will cause you to succeed in whatever your hands find to do, he will not be tired of hearing you when you call. No matter the circumstance, may you continue to enjoy the privilege of being the beloved of God. May you receive uncommon and unlimited favor from him now and always. Good morning and do have a victorious Friday. Amen

*FOBCARES *

DOES GOD HATE POVERTY OR PROSPER

Look At What The Bible Says About Prosperity:

1. JOSHUA 1:8
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Explanation:
God ties prosperity and success to obedience and meditation on His Word. When a person lives by God's principles, they align with His divine laws that produce fruitfulness in all aspects of life.

2. PSALM 1:2-3
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Explanation:
A person who delights in and meditates on God’s Word will be stable, fruitful, and prosperous in all they do—just like a well-watered tree.

3. DEUTERONOMY 8:18
“But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
Explanation:
Wealth and prosperity are not self-earned; they are gifts from God given to fulfill His covenant. Remembering this keeps us humble and aligned with His purpose.

4. 3 JOHN 1:2
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
Explanation:
This verse highlights that true prosperity includes physical, financial, and spiritual well-being. God desires complete prosperity for His children.

5. PROVERBS 10:22
“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.”
Explanation:
When God blesses someone with wealth, it comes with peace and joy—not with the sorrow and stress that often accompanies worldly riches.

6. MALACHI 3:10
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.”
Explanation:
Tithing opens the door to divine abundance. God invites us to test His faithfulness by giving, and He promises overflowing blessings in return.

7. PROVERBS 3:9-10
“Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”
Explanation:
When we honor God with our wealth—especially the first part of it—He promises to bless us with more than enough in return.

8. LUKE 6:38
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
Explanation:
Generosity activates prosperity. God multiplies what we give and causes it to return in abundance, often through others.

9. PSALM 35:27
“Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.”
Explanation:
God delights in the prosperity of His people, especially those who support and promote His righteous cause. Prosperity brings Him glory.

10. PHILIPPIANS 4:19
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Explanation:
God promises to meet every need—not just financially but in all aspects—based on His abundant and unlimited resources in Christ.

11. GENESIS 26:12-13
“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great.”
Explanation:
This shows how God can cause supernatural increase even in difficult environments when we act in obedience and faith.

12. JOB 36:11
“If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.”
Explanation:
Obedience to God is clearly linked to a life filled with abundance and joy, not just in eternity but in our present lives.

13. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.”
Explanation:
God not only provides for our needs but empowers us to be generous and abundant in doing good for others.

14. ZECHARIAH 8:12
“For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew.”
Explanation:
God speaks of prosperity in every sector—seed, vine, ground, and heavens—pointing to fruitfulness in all areas of life.

15. ECCLESIASTES 5:19
“Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”
Explanation:
True prosperity includes both the ability to gain wealth and the joy of enjoying it—it is a divine gift, not just a human accomplishment.

God Indeed Loves Prosperity Of His People And Hates Poverty.

I NOTICED SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BRIDE AT MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING, SO I LIFTED HER DRESS
I was the groom's childhood friend, and I was overjoyed to see him finally find happiness. His bride was walking down the aisle, and everything seemed like a fairytale: the stunning white dress, the long train, the flowers... But something felt off. Her walk seemed strange. It was as if she couldn't move comfortably.
I watched more closely as the bride approached the altar. Her steps were awkward, almost unsteady. Everyone around was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, but I couldn't shake the unsettling feeling that something was wrong.
As she drew nearer, one of the guests whispered a joke about how the bride seemed to be "floating" down the aisle. People chuckled softly, but I wasn't laughing. Something was eating at me. And at the very moment when the bride was nearly at the altar, I stepped closer.
My heart froze. I couldn't ignore my instincts any longer. So, just as everyone expected her to stand beside the groom, I quickly approached and gently lifted the hem of her dress.
The church fell silent, and everyone stood still. WHAT I SAW DEFIED ALL LOGIC! I looked at the groom. "What's going on?" he asked with confusion.
I didn't know how to answer him.