*READY FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH THE GOD OF RESTORATION TODAY?*

Here are a few guidelines on how to prepare:

*Prepare your Heart:* Begin your day in prayers. Ask the Lord to touch and heal you today, and to restore to you all that the enemy has stolen, as you encounter Him today.

- *Dress your best:* You are meeting with the God of Restoration, how else should you be dressed? Your best!

- *Come with your Family:* Every member of your family should benefit from today's healing and restoration appointment. Come along with them or send them the service link if they live outside of Lagos.

- *Be Prompt:* Service begins by 8:15am GMT+1, don't be a second late.

We can't wait to celebrate your testimony of healing and restoration with you at the end of service!

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: SUNDAY 25TH MAY 2025

THEME: *KNOW YOUR PASTOR*

MEMORIZE
Luke 24:15-16
[15]And while they were conversing and discussing together, Jesus Himself caught up with them and was already accompanying them.
[16]But their eyes were held, so that they did not recognize Him. (Amplified Bible)

READ
Luke 24
5. (13-16) That same day, two of them were walking to the village Emmaus, about seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were deep in conversation, going over all these things that had happened. In the middle of their talk and questions, Jesus came up and walked along with them. But they were not able to recognize who he was.
6. (17-18) He asked, "What's this you're discussing so intently as you walk along?"
They just stood there, long-faced, like they had lost their best friend. Then one of them, his name was Cleopas, said, "Are you the only one in Jerusalem who hasn't heard what's happened during the last few days?"
7. (19-24) He said, "What has happened?"
They said, "The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene. He was a man of God, a prophet, dynamic in work and word, blessed by both God and all the people. Then our high priests and leaders betrayed him, got him sentenced to death, and crucified him. And we had our hopes up that he was the One, the One about to deliver Israel. And it is now the third day since it happened. But now some of our women have completely confused us. Early this morning, they were at the tomb and couldn't find his body. They came back with the story that they had seen a vision of angels who said he was alive. Some of our friends went off to the tomb to check and found it empty just as the women said, but they didn't see Jesus."
8. (25-27) Then he said to them, "So thick-headed! So slow-hearted! Why can't you simply believe all that the prophets said? Don't you see that these things had to happen, that the Messiah had to suffer and only then enter into his glory?" Then he started at the beginning, with the Books of Moses, and went on through all the Prophets, pointing out everything in the Scriptures that referred to him.
9. (28-31) They came to the edge of the village where they were headed. He acted as if he were going on, but they pressed him: "Stay and have supper with us. It's nearly evening; the day is done." So he went in with them. And here is what happened: He sat down at the table with them. Taking the bread, he blessed and broke and gave it to them. At that moment, open-eyed, wide-eyed, they recognized him. And then he disappeared.
10. Back and forth, they talked. "Didn't we feel on fire as he conversed with us on the road as he opened up the Scriptures for us?"
11. (33-34) They didn't waste a minute. They were up and on their way back to Jerusalem. They found the Eleven and their friends gathered together, talking away: "It's really happened! The Master has been raised up—Simon saw him!"
12. Then the two went over everything that happened on the road and how they recognized him when he broke the bread.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*Your Eternity with God may be determined by who pastors you.*

MESSAGE
Some years ago, a young lady walked into my office after one of our sunday services. As my custom, I asked smilingly what she would want the Lord to do for her.

"Well," she said; "I want to know my pastor, and I want my pastor to know me."

The disciples in today's text had been with the Lord Jesus Christ for more than three years. And never truly knew their pastor.

It is really strange to sit under a pastor on daily basis for more than three years listening to a pastor and never really know him or her...

If these men were not seemingly consequential disciples, they would not have attracted the visitation of the LORD even after His Resurrection.

To think that the LORD had to include the visit to these blind disciples amongst His last busy schedules on earth speaks volumes of their degree of commitments to His ministry. I figure that the LORD consider His erstwhile labours on these disciples a loss if He left without a serious post Resurrection follow-up on them...

It is important to know your pastor for the following reasons.

1. Your prosperity is connected to your pastor from the Lord.

Jeremiah 23:4
And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.

2. Your destiny is largely dependent on the pastor that God has given to you.

Jeremiah 23:4
And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.

3. Your spiritual growth and devotional life may be largely determined by the kind of spiritual meals that your pastor serves you.

Jeremiah 3:15-16
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more.

In other words, you may be malformed by following a wrong pastor.

*The wrong pastor with the wrong message can mar your life and destiny for life.*

It is unfortunate that many people are sitting on the wrong pews listening to the wrong pastors because of their personal proclivities and idiosyncrasies.

It is vitally important to know the pastor that God has ordained to pastor you in life.

*Your Eternity with God may be determined by who pastors you.*

ACTION STEPS
1. Prayerfully meditate on today's devotional guide again.
2. Thank God for His mercies and blessings through holy men and women in your life.
3. Pray that God will open your eyes to see your pastor and the wisdom to relate profitably with him.

REMEMBER
*Your Eternity with God may be determined by who pastors you.*

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Open my eyes that I may always see you and to see men from the platform of your grace. Help me to separate men from men knowing them that deserve honour from you in Jesus name. Amen

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: Isaiah 62-64; Mark 7-9; Jude 1;

HYMN
Fade, fade, each earthly joy; Jesus is mine !
Break every tender tie; Jesus is mine !
Dark is the wilderness, earth has no resting-place,
Jesus alone can bless, Jesus is mine !

2
Tempt not my soul away; Jesus is mine !
Here would I ever stay; Jesus is mine !
Perishing things of clay, bora but for one brief day,
Pass from my heart away ! Jesus is mine !

3
Farewell, ye dreams of night; Jesus is mine !
Lost in this dawning light; Jesus is mine!
All that my soul has tried left but a dismal void,
Jesus has satisfied ; Jesus is mine !

4
Farewell, mortality ; Jesus is mine !
Welcome, eternity ; Jesus is mine !
Welcome, O loved and blest ; welcome, sweet scenes of rest ;
Welcome, my Saviour's breast; Jesus is mine !

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16 BEST GIFTS YOU CAN GIVE TO YOUR CHILDREN


By focusing on these areas, you can create a supportive and loving home environment that fosters your child's overall development and well-being.

1. **A Good Home**
One of the best gifts you can give to your children is a good home. Creating a positive environment involves supporting their physical, emotional, and psychological development. Nothing stresses a child more than a home where parents are in turmoil.

Provide your child with a safe haven.
Ensure the home is safe and free from hazards, addressing both physical safety (like childproofing) and emotional safety (offering a non-judgmental space for self-expression).

Parent together as a couple to model teamwork. Children learn by observing, so demonstrate values you want them to adopt, such as honesty, kindness, and responsibility.

2. **Health and Well-being**
Ensure your children have access to nutritious food, regular medical check-ups, and opportunities for physical activity.

Provide a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy, and encourage them to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Promote regular physical activities, such as playing outside, participating in sports, or dancing.

Establish a consistent bedtime routine to help them wind down, ensuring they get enough sleep according to their age (e.g., 8-10 hours for school-aged children). Teach good hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing, brushing teeth twice a day, and bathing regularly.
Keep their living space clean and organized to promote well-being and prevent illness.

3. **A Good Community**
Surround your child with positive influences. Choose friends who are supportive, good role models, and can mentor your child.

4. **A Good Name**
Living out a good name for your children means setting a positive example and creating a legacy they can admire and aspire to. Exhibit behaviors such as kindness, patience, and responsibility. Demonstrate honesty, reliability, and strong moral principles through your actions.

Show respect for others, including your children, family members, and the community. Be known for your positive contributions and interactions within your community. Actively teach your children about the importance of values such as honesty and responsibility. Live honorably so that your child will be proud to call themselves yours.

5. **Wisdom**
Demonstrate wisdom in your own life and share your insights and experiences with your children. Encourage open-ended questions, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Teach your children about important values and ethics, discussing how to apply them in real-life situations.

Share life lessons you have learned to help your children avoid the mistakes you made. Provide opportunities for your children to make decisions and take responsibility for their choices. Teach them how to handle and create wealth, socialize, develop emotional intelligence, solve problems, grow spiritually, and take care of their bodies.

6. **Quality Time**
Your children need your presence. Spend quality time engaging in activities they enjoy, which strengthens your bond and creates lasting memories. Maintain open lines of communication, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings.

7. **Fond Memories**
Build strong family bonds by spending quality time together. Family is about shared experiences—focus on creating positive memories for your child.

8. **Stable Routine**
Establish a consistent daily routine that includes regular times for meals, homework, chores, and bedtime. This helps children feel secure and develop good habits.

9. **A Listening Ear**
Maintain open and honest communication. Listen to your child's concerns, validate their feelings, and provide guidance when needed. You should be the person your child feels comfortable approaching—be approachable and easy to talk to. Many children suffer in silence without support.

10. **A Good Education**
Provide your child with access to the best schools you can afford. Foster a love for reading by offering age-appropriate books and reading together.
Invest in educational materials that promote growth, and if you provide your child with a digital device, guide them towards sites that enhance learning. Make education fun.

11. **A Vision**
Support your children's passions and interests, helping them develop a sense of purpose and direction.
Guide them in forming their vision, understanding their "why." Discuss the importance of education, hard work, and pursuing goals. Don’t just tell them to succeed; help them understand the reasons behind their efforts.

**12. Patience and Understanding**
Don’t give up on your child; remember that nurturing takes time. Avoid setting unrealistic expectations or hoping for immediate results. It's important not to pressure your child excessively, as this can lead to feelings of inadequacy or depression.

**13. Unconditional Love**
Provide your child with unconditional love, support, and affection. This helps to build their self-esteem and sense of security. Pay attention to their emotional well-being and offer support when needed. Encourage open conversations about feelings, and provide praise and encouragement to boost their confidence. Avoid comparing your child to others.

**14. Encouragement and Support**
Support your child's interests and activities, and encourage them to try new things. This approach fosters confidence and resilience. Create a conducive learning environment at home to support their education, nurture curiosity, and assist with homework or projects when necessary. Be your child’s biggest cheerleader. When they experience setbacks, help them to get back up. Take deliberate actions to show your support, such as celebrating their achievements, praising them publicly, being present during significant moments, and affirming their efforts.

**15. Setting Boundaries**
Establish clear and fair rules and boundaries that are consistently enforced. This helps children understand expectations and promotes self-discipline.

**16. Teach Your Children the Way of the Lord**
Teaching your children about faith and spirituality can be a rewarding experience. Demonstrate your faith through your actions, words, and values. Read and discuss Bible stories with your children, highlighting key lessons and principles. Establish a prayer routine, teaching them how to communicate with God. Attend church services together, participating in worship and community activities. Teach them important biblical values, such as love, kindness, and forgiveness.

Support your children's spiritual growth by providing opportunities for Bible study, prayer, and service. Lead by example, demonstrating forgiveness and grace in your own life. Surround your children with faith-filled music, books, and conversations. Pray for their spiritual growth and well-being, asking God to guide and bless them.

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POLITICS AND INTERESTS

Have you seen the video of Atiku having breakfast in Aregbesola's house?

While he was in his living room, the drummers were beating "2027, Tinubu o lule ni". Wow! Inside Aregbesola's house!!!

If anyone had earlier told me that a day would come when the sitting room of Aregbesola will be boardroom for plans against Tinubu, I will say no, it's impossible.

In the same vein, if anyone had earlier told me that Wike would be Tinubu's man Friday (right-hand man), I will say it can never be possible.

My people, here we are today. Everything is happening. It's been long that I came to realise that politics is not worth being obsessed about.

Where interests align, archenemies become bosom friends and staunch allies. That's politics for you. Let's just be careful.

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15 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR WIFE

Marriage is a beautiful union built on love, trust, and mutual respect. As a husband, one of your greatest responsibilities is to protect and care for your wife, ensuring she feels safe, valued, and cherished. In today's world, protecting your wife goes beyond physical safety; it encompasses emotional well-being, respect, and support. Here are 15 ways to protect your wife:

1. Make Her Know That She Is Number One In Your Life: A woman feels secure if you always make her know she is number one in your life. Show her and say it.

2. Be Bias Completely In Her Favour: Stand with her every day and let everyone know your stand. Don't let your wife be in doubt about your stand, let her know that you are biased in her favour.

3. Protect Her From Your Family: Never allow your family to intrude into your family life; they are not to come between both of you. Do not report her to them and do not bring them in to settle disputes between you and her.

4. Protect Her From Your Children: Do not allow your children to disrespect or dishonour her. Protect her if your children disrespect her.

5. Avoid Reporting Your Wife To Your Family, Friends And Fans: It is very wrong and childish to report your wife to your family or friends. Grow up, be a man and not a boy.

6. No Secrets: There’s never a good reason to keep a secret from your wife. I'm talking about where the money goes, where you’ve been, and what’s really going on in your life, your relationship and family. Honesty is essential.

7. No Female Friendship: You can be friends with other couples, but it’s a terrible idea for you to have a close relationship with any female whom you discuss everything with. It is totally unhealthy and will make your wife feel insecure.

8. No Pornography: Pornography is cancer that’s ruining the sex lives of countless married couples. Real life can never measure up to the hyper-sexualized world of pornography, and exposure to it can rob you of the chance for a natural and fulfilling relationship. No woman will feel secure with a man who is hooked on pornography. Flee from porn, it kills marriages.

9. Let Your Wife Know Your Co-Workers: Don’t exclude your spouse from that office Christmas party, and if possible, let her have at least, a little familiarity with the secretaries or assistants who work with you daily. Invite her for lunch occasionally. This will make her feel more comfortable and build trust. Allow her to be familiar with your world and to spot trouble if it arrives.

10. Negotiate The Family Budget And Then Stick To It: Decide with your wife how your family income will be used and what your financial goals are. Once those guidelines are set, failing to live within them is dishonest and unfair. If something unusual comes up, talk about it. But be transparent about who’s spending what.

11. Decide Together On Boundaries For The Children: Disagreeing on parenting can be toxic to your marriage and disastrous for your children. Talk about what the rules and expectations for the children should be, and then support your wife by sticking to your joint decision.

12. Beware Of Extreme Time-Consuming Hobbies: It’s fine to have individual interests, but if your hobby or passion causes you to spend time with others more than your wife, you might soon feel like you have more in common with those people outside. Limit the hours spent on separate endeavours each week and find something you enjoy doing together.

13. Be Loyal To Your Wife: Your wife needs to be able to count on you to speak positively about her and defend her if necessary. Avoid friends who love to engage in wife bashing or who find such behaviour as cute. Be ready to fight for your wife and defend her always. Never say anything about her in her absence which you never want her to hear, that is disloyalty.

14. Attend Church With Her: A recent study reveals that women feel more comfortable and secure with men that go to church with them than with a man who never loves to serve God.

15. Be Transparent With Phone And Internet: The only reason to have a cell phone or online password that your spouse doesn’t know is if you have something to hide. You should be completely comfortable with having your wife look at your phone, any social media accounts, text messages, or other forms of communication.

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My Love,

I’ll never apologize for loving you fiercely, for cherishing you with all my heart. If that makes me vulnerable, then so be it. I’ll always love you in the purest, most unconditional way because that’s what love deserves.

People who seek genuine connection are less interested in sex. Asking for it too early can be a turn-off, especially for grown women.

Fewer men have mastered this, and are interested in genuine connection. A man who is interested in building with you won't just be interested in Szx, especially in the early phase of dating.
You will go on dates, spend time together and get to know each other. The funniest thing is that sex is always going to be here or there.

As I get older, I have really crave connection. The one that we can put our phones down and just talk. It's the weekend; here's what I truly want to do. Get into the car with her and drive to Germany for about 3 hours, stop in one steak house and just eat while we drive back to Switzerland.

Don't get me wrong, I love sex, and I think I'm good at it, too,, but if sex is going to ruin my connection with a grown, decent woman, I don't want sex. It can wait until we both are ready for it.

Don't rush into sex without knowing that person, especially if you seek a genuine connection. Invest time in deep talk with them. This is how deep connection is built.

Sex is not love. Conversation is love.

Be guided.

Do your best and l leave the rest.

2027:
Let the entire opposition parties form a coalition, give presidential ticket to Mr. Peter Obi then find someone who's widely accepted from the North as his running mate (V.P). As far as 2027 is concerned Peter Obi is their major headache that's why they have hired many bloggers blackmailing or remarketing him. If the opposition parties really mean well for the good of Nigeria and Nigerians let them do away with greed and personal interest. We know personal interest can't be completely ruled out, however, let them use the above strategy and they would see themselves unseat the incumbent govt come 2027.

When God is at work, man goes to rest: for God to work man must rest.