Ronaldinho Gaucho : " When Messi paid my bail in prison and I got free , I was in a miserable state and very broke , I visited him to thank him in Barcelona training . He gave me a Barcelona shirt signed by him and some Barcelona players, he told me,

“You can sell it. I contacted the [Iconic] website. They will buy it from you , i know you don't want to take money from me but this is a good way,” after One day, the site called me, but I refused. I told them, “This is a gift from my friend, and I will not sell it.” but i surprised that I received money from the site without selling it.

I called the site and told them, “I told you, I don’t want to sell it. Why did you transfer the money to my account ?” The manager said to me, "Messi, who asked us for this, he gave us another shirt that looked like it" Tears flooded my eyes. I will never forget what he did to me after being betrayed by everyone ، Messi does not deny gratitude. This is why things are going well in his life because his heart is very pure "

The Harsh Truths About MEN Nobody Wants to Admit.

1. Men are only loved based on what they provide.
A man without money, status, or value is invisible to society—even to his own family.

2. Men don’t get sympathy, only expectations.
A struggling man is mocked, not helped. The world doesn’t care about his pain—only his productivity.

3. If a man fails, he is on his own.
No safety net, no pity. A failed man is seen as useless, even by those who once praised him.

4. Men are only as good as their last achievement.
Your past success means nothing if you can’t maintain it. The moment you fall, you become irrelevant.

5. Nobody teaches men how to deal with emotions.
Society says “Be a man,” but never explains how to handle pain, stress, or heartbreak.

6. Men are judged by results, not effort.
Nobody cares how hard you try—if you don’t succeed, you’re just making excuses.

7. Men must build themselves from scratch.
No handouts, no shortcuts. A man must create his own value or be ignored.

8. Men’s problems are seen as complaints.
If a man speaks about his struggles, he’s called weak. If he stays silent, he suffers alone.

9. Men are replaceable.
In relationships, jobs, and even families—if a man can’t provide, he’s discarded like an old tool.

10. A man’s worth is always conditional.
No matter how much he loves, gives, or sacrifices, his value is always tied to what he can do.

This is the brutal reality. A man must level up, stay strong, and never expect handouts. Because in the end… Nobody is coming to save you.

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*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: FRIDAY 18TH JULY 2025

THEME: *THE BENEFITS OF PRAYING IN TONGUES.* (PART ONE)

MEMORIZE
1 Corinthians 14:4
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

READ
1 Corinthians 14:1-2, 4-5, 15, 18
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*Praying in the Spirit is connecting with the Holy Spirit to take delivery of all our redemptive packages in God.*

MESSAGE
One of the initial evidences of being filled with the Holy Spirit is the prayer language which is popularly known as speaking in tongues or praying in the Spirit. The energy imparted by the Holy Spirit through this gift is awesome, as it helps us connect with God in prayers and worship. It spiritually refreshes, edifies and comforts beyond words. It is amazing how you can be strengthened to pray for hours without being tired when you are online with God through the prayer language.

The spiritual benefits of praying in tongues are simply amazing and wonderful.
Whenever we pray in the Spirit, we pray accurately because we are praying from the Spirit's stand, hence the prayer points come directly from the Spirit Himself, making it impossible for you to pray amiss.
When we pray in the Spirit, we connect faster to the realm of God to receive all that belongs to us in God.
The Bible puts it this way:
1 Corinthians 2:9-12
"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."

It is also interesting to note that the benefits of praying in tongues is not only limited to the spirit alone, it also has an amazing physical health benefits as well.

A medical doctor of high repute, both in his field and in the Christian faith, from ORAL ROBERT UNIVERSITY made a very startling and amazing discovery of what happens when we use the "Prayer language" popularly known as "speaking with other tongues".
Being a Neurologist, he discovered while conducting a research on the relationship between the brain and praying or speaking in tongues. His discovery was that; whenever we worship or pray in the Spirit, the brain releases two chemical secretions that are directed into our immune system. This promotes healing within our bodies. Amazingly, this secretion is triggered from a part of the brain that has no other apparent activity in human being and is only activated by our spirit led prayer and worship.

This brings to mind the scriptures which says; we were made by the power of the Holy Spirit in creation. And the one who made us also knows how we were wired and what we need to function optimally. It is so soothing and encouraging that spiritual exercise also brings physical, bodily refreshing and rejuvenation. So whenever you are fatigued spiritually, mentally,emotionally and physically, learn to come to the Lord in prayer and worship for our complete package of spirit soul and body refreshment and restoration. Little wonder the Lord Jesus said, "come unto me, all you that Labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

*Hence forth, consciously involve yourself in praying in the Spirit with the intension to connect with the Holy Spirit to enable you take full delivery of your redemptive packages in God.*

May you find rest on every side as you worship and pray in the Spirit henceforth in Jesus name. Shalom.

ACTION STEPS
1. Spend time to pray and worship in the Spirit for at least 10minutes before rushing to work today.
2. Plan to spend at least one hour daily praying in tongues to sensitise and edify yourself.
3. Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen you spiritually.

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh God of restoration, restore and revive my prayer life today. Set me on fire for you now and always in Jesus' name. Amen.

REMEMBER
*Praying in the Spirit is connecting with the Holy Spirit to take delivery of all our redemptive packages in God.*

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READINGS: 2Chronicles 14; Proverbs 19; Acts 17;

HYMN
Come, Holy Ghost, in love,
Shed on us from above
Thine own bright ray :
Divinely good Thou art ;
Thy sacred gifts impart
To gladden each sad heart :
Oh, come to-day !

2
Come, tenderest Friend and best,
Our most delightful Guest,
With soothing power :
Rest, which the weary know ;
Shade, 'mid the noontide glow;
Peace, when deep griefs o'erflow :
Cheer us this hour.

3
Come, Light serene and still,
Our inmost bosoms fill ;

Dwell in each breast !
We know no dawn but Thine ;
Send forth Thy beams divine.
On our dark souls to shine,
And make us blest.

4
Exalt our low desires,
Extinguish passion's fires,
Heal every wound ;
Our stubborn spirits bend,
Our icy coldness end,
Our devious steps attend
While heavenward bound.

5
Come, all the faithful bless :
Let all who Christ confess
His praise employ ;
Give virtue's rich reward ;
Victorious death accord,
And, with our glorious Lord,
Eternal joy.

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UKPABI ASIKA THE GREAT!

By Emeka Obasi

No individual did more for the Igbo after the genocidal Civil War than Ajie Ukpabi Asika, a First Class Economist produced by the University of Ibadan, who was appointed Administrator of East Central State in 1967. Strangely, those who should praise him only remember that he did not support Biafra.

Asika and his wife, Chinyere, returned from the United States with chains of University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) degrees and settled down to work at the University of Ibadan. By 1966, they had moved to Tanzania and later Zambia.

It took another Economist, Dr. Adebayo Adedeji, to recommend Ajie to Gowon through Col. Olu Obasanjo. He was the only civilian among the twelve new governors. Had Gowon appointed a Federal officer to administer the East, perhaps everything Biafra would have been completely destroyed.

Asika behaved like a statesman. He welcomed and rehabilitated all those that were on the Biafran side and put their ingenuity to good use. Those who fuelled inventions through Research And Production (RAP) got a new agency, Project Development Agency (PRODA) headed by one of the brains behind Ogbunigwe, Gordian Ezekwe.

The ECS cabinet had an array of achievers, carefully selected. There was Ukwu I. Ukwu, with PhD, Cantab. Samuel Ikoku, Economist, politician and University lecturer, Charles Abangwu, former Deputy Speaker, Eastern Region House of Assembly, Magnus Adiele, another University teacher and Dan Ibekwe, lawyer, former Federal minister, also made it.

Flora Nwapa, novelist and University administrator, joined Philip Nnaemeka Agu, a lawyer, Martin Elechi a former District Officer (DO), Dan Njemanze, another lawyer, Osita Okeke, Zackhaeus  Dibiaezue, and Anthony Ofo - Mogboh, to move the new state to greater heights. They were supported by Chu Okongwu, Vincent Aniago and Innocent Nwoga, among others.

What many did not know was that before the war ended, Asika moved swiftly to secure Igbo investments across the nation. He was successful in the West, in Kano, in Ilorin but Port Harcourt gave him so much headache. Rivers State governor, Alfred Papapreye Diette - Spiff, hardened his heart and supported what became known as Abandoned Property.

It was sad that Spiff who attended St. Joseph's College, Sasse Buea, Western Cameroon, did not consider men like Prof.Theodore Okeahialam and his brother, Heron, who also passed out from the same school, before him.

Heron was the Engineer behind Radio Biafra, who made the world believe that the studio was in Enugu all through the war. Fact is, he moved the station round. At a time, signals came from a palm tree in Otulu, Ahiara, Mbaise. Prof. Okeahialam did not only head the Biafran Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre in Libreviile, Gabon, he pioneered inventions.

Biafran doctors produced Kwashiorkor Mixture for malnourished children, a formula later adopted by the World Health Organisation. F. Udekwu and David Nwafor used fresh coconut as intravenous fluids to treat wounded soldiers. Nelly Obiayo separated Siamese twins. Humphrey Anyanwu did well with surgery.

In 1974, Anyanwu and Nwafor had jobs at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu. They performed two major heart surgeries with Egyptian turned Briton, Bagdi Yacoub.

Asika did not like the unforgiving spirit of Spiff. The Amanyanabo of Bonny, William Dappa Pepple, was exiled, for following Gen. Emeka Ojukwu to one of the Peace Meetings in Addis Ababa, in 1968. The king lived in Enugu. Ojukwu was worried but relief came when Asika found a place for Pepple in Aba, nearer home. He died there in 1972. Today his son, Asimini Dappa People III, sits on the throne as Perekule XI, Amanyanabo of Bonny.

Asika had the most efficient Civil Service in the country, that applied IBM computers through the Eastern Data Processing Centre, manned by Dr. Ofia Nwali and supervised by Ukwu I. Ukwu. Scholarships to Europe, America and other parts of Nigeria were awarded and handled perfectly. 

In Sports, Asika was excellent. Enugu Rangers remain the first Nigerian team to become double champions. This was achieved in 1974. That foundation also makes the Flying Antelopes the only club to have won the Challenge Cup three times consecutively.

East Central State Academicals lifted the Manuwa/ Adebajo Cup in 1971. East Central State Spartans grabbed soccer gold at the First National Sports Festival, Lagos 1973 and retained it in 1975. Rangers had won the first league, the Amachree Cup, although informally, in 1971.

All the players and managers of these teams were Biafran combatants. Coach Dan Anyiam, was Brigade Major of the 60 Brigade that fought gallantly in Oguta. Skipper Godwin Achebe was at the School of Infantry. Godwin Ogbueze was a teenage commando, just like Dominic Nwobodo. Patrick Ekeji moved from the Air Force to Army Signals. Emma Okala and Christian Chukwu, fought as well. Nwabueze Nwankwo was tough in the Mid - West.

Today's leaders would have distanced themselves from Biafrans who painted Asika in bad light. Ajie welcomed them with open arms and was the one who coined the phrase, No Victor , No Vanquished. He visited fellow governors, to be sure that harm did not befall returnee Ndigbo.

I got chatting recently with multi talented Obi Asika, Ajie's son who has continued from where his father stopped. The Junior Asika is into music, soccer, administration, name it. He said : "No Victor, No Vanquished was actually a book written by Ajie. He also negotiated General Amnesty for Biafran soldiers and kept almost everyone out of prison. There is a road named after him in Kano, and another in Ilorin, for his work of rehabilitating the Igbo, securing their property and giving them a way back. I celebrate him every day."

Some of the Biafran officers who were in detention beyond Asika's tenure, were set free in August 1975 by Murtala Mohammed. They included 1966 coup plotters, Humphrey Chukwuma, who remained in Biafran detention through out the war and Ganiyu Adeleke, who commanded the Biafran School of Infantry after he was injured in battle. Peter Adomokai, Aide de Camp to David Ejoor was an Instructor at the School of Infantry. There was also the soldier, Peter Odili. Both men were not in detention.
Benneth Ochei was also set free alongside, Ojukwu's aide, Kanayo Esinulo, who was whisked away from the Lagos Airport, on his way to Frankfurt, by security operatives, on August 23, 1973.

Prof. Ken Post who once lectured at the University of Ibadan told Esinulo that Asika "was one of the most brilliant students I ever taught in all my teaching career." Ajie founded the ECS Writers Workshop and loved Arts and Entertainment. At the First National Festival of Ars and Culture, his state emerged tops. Nkpokiti dancers were also spectacular, globally.

Born in Barkin Ladi and moulded at St. Patrick's College, Calabar and Edo College, Benin, the Umuezearoli, Onitsha man explored the world and brought his experience home. Asika married Chinyere, whose dad was the super public servant, Nathan Ejiogu of Egbu, Owerri. Her sister, Kema Chikwe, became a Federal minister. South - East governors need to be schooled about what Ajie Anthony Ukpabi Asika( Dona Meche ) did for the Geo Political Zone.

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#GOD’S WORD IS HAMMER AND FIRE!

God’s Word is an inexhaustible reservoir of divine power, flowing with life, truth, and purpose for every generation and every circumstance. It is not merely ink on paper but the very breath of God; living and active. Scripture teaches, and trains us in righteousness, cutting through deception and aligning our hearts with God’s will. Its power lies in its unchanging truth, for every word is inspired by the Holy Spirit, equipping us to live fully for Jesus Christ. To experience the fullness of God’s power in our lives and service, we must feast daily on His Word, for no other nourishment strengthens the soul like the eternal truths of God’s word.
Just as physical food sustains the body, God’s Word is the essential sustenance for spiritual vitality and strength. Without it, our faith grows weak, and our discernment falters. But when we meditate on God’s word, allowing it to dwell richly within us, it transforms our minds, convicts our hearts, and empowers us to walk in obedience. The Bible is not just a book of wisdom; it is the very voice of God, reproving, guiding, and equipping us for every good work. If we desire power in prayer, clarity in calling, and victory in spiritual warfare, we must hunger for God’s Word above all else, for it is the foundation of an unshakable life in Him.

Jeremiah 23:29 – Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? (KJV)

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!!! Ultra-Modern Medical Science !!!
Dr. Ananya Sarkar

You had a fever for two or three days. Even without taking any medicine, your body would have recovered on its own in a few days.
But you went to see a doctor. Right at the start, the doctor prescribed numerous tests.
The test reports didn't find any specific cause for the fever, but it was found that your cholesterol and blood sugar were slightly elevated — which is quite common and fluctuates mildly in most people.

The fever went away, but now you're no longer just a fever patient.
The doctor said – “Your cholesterol is high, and your sugar is slightly elevated, meaning you are pre-diabetic.”
From now on, you’ll need to take medicines to control your cholesterol and blood sugar.
Along with this, several dietary restrictions were imposed.
You may not have followed the diet strictly, but you didn’t forget to take the medications.

Three months passed this way.
Further tests were done.
Cholesterol had slightly reduced, but now your blood pressure was found to be slightly high.
To control this, another medicine was added.
Now your medication count reached 3.

Hearing all this, your anxiety started increasing.
“What will happen next?” – This anxiety started affecting your sleep.
The doctor prescribed sleeping pills.
Now your medication count reached 4.

Due to all these medications, you started having acidity and heartburn.
The doctor said – take gas tablets on an empty stomach before meals.
Now your medication count is 5.

Six months passed like this.
One day, you had chest pain, and you rushed to the emergency room.
After thorough checking, the doctor said – “You came at the right time, or else a major problem could have occurred.”
Some specialized tests were then prescribed.

After going through many expensive tests, the doctor said –
“Continue the old medications, and now we’ll add two heart medicines. Also, you’ll need to consult an endocrinologist (a hormone specialist).”
Now your medication count is 7.

Following the advice of the cardiologist, you visited the endocrinologist.
He added another medicine for sugar and one for a mildly enlarged thyroid.

Now your total medications are 9.

You started believing you were a seriously ill person —
Heart patient, diabetic, insomniac, acidity patient, thyroid patient, kidney patient, etc.

No one told you that you could maintain your health by improving your willpower, self-confidence, and lifestyle.
Instead, you were repeatedly told you are a “serious patient”, weak, incapable, and a broken person!

After another six months, due to the side effects of these medications, you started experiencing urinary issues.
A routine test showed that something was wrong with your kidneys.
Then more tests were done.
After reviewing the report, the doctor said – “Your creatinine level is slightly elevated, but if you continue the medications regularly, there’s no need to worry.”
And added two more medications.

Now your medication count is 11.

You are now taking more medicines than food, and due to their many side effects, you are slowly moving toward death!!

Regarding the original fever for which you had gone to the doctor –
If the doctor had said instead:

“Don’t worry. It’s a minor fever. No need for medication. Just take rest for a few days, drink plenty of water, eat fresh fruits and vegetables, go for a morning walk – that’s all. No medicine needed.”

Then how would the doctor and the pharmaceutical companies make a profit?

The BIG question:
On what basis do doctors declare patients to be suffering from high cholesterol, high BP, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, etc.?
Who decides these standards?

Let’s understand a bit more in detail —

★ In 1979, the threshold for blood sugar was 200 mg/dl.
Back then, only 3.5% of the world population was diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes.

★ In 1997, under pressure from insulin manufacturing companies, the threshold was reduced to 126 mg/dl.
This increased the number of diabetics from 3.5% to 8% — meaning an additional 4.5% of people were labeled diabetic without symptoms!
In 1999, the WHO approved this new standard.

Insulin companies made huge profits and opened new factories.

★ In 2003, the ADA (American Diabetes Association) declared 100 mg/dl fasting blood sugar as the benchmark for diabetes.
Due to this, 27% more people were unnecessarily labeled as diabetic.

★ Currently, as per the ADA, 140 mg/dl after a meal is considered diabetic.
As a result, nearly 50% of the global population is now considered diabetic — many of whom are not actually sick.

Indian pharmaceutical companies are trying to lower this even more — to 5.5% HbA1c, so more people are diagnosed and medicines sold.

Many experts believe that up to 11% HbA1c should not be considered diabetic.

Another example:
In 2012, a famous pharmaceutical company was fined $3 billion by the US Supreme Court.
From 2007 to 2012, their diabetes drug was accused of increasing heart attack deaths by 43%.

The company was aware of this in advance, but deliberately suppressed the information for profit.
During that same period, the company made $300 billion in profit.

This is the ‘Ultra-Modern Medical System’ of today!!

Think... and start thinking deeply..