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*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025

THEME: *FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST*

MEMORISE
Mark 10:52
And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus in the way.

READ
John 14:1-6
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be
.And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
*You can never go wrong following Jesus Christ according to His Word.*

MESSAGE
Where we end up in life is determined by who we have chosen to follow and, of course, how we follow.

Beloved, who we follow matters a great deal to what kind of destiny we may end up having in life and in the afterlife. And so we must watch who we follow.
It is important to note that we are to follow God and His holy ways if we ever desire to succeed in life and enjoy peace and destiny fulfilment. But following God is very sensitive because God is a spirit that cannot be followed without a physical or human guide. Jesus Christ came down to the earth to lead men and women to God.

However, it is vital to note that in following men, we must be sure they are truly following God through His word as confirmed by the quality of godly life they live.
Many times, we follow people blindly without knowing who or what they follow.
Everyone you see is a believer of who or what they follow. And it is extremely dangerous to follow someone you do not know who and what he or she follows.

Beloved, Do not follow a man if you don't know who and what he follows.
Those who followed Jesus Christ in the Bible ended well with Him in eternity. Following Jesus makes all the difference in an individual's life.

Please note that you can never go wrong following Jesus Christ according to His word. Because He is the way, the truth and the life. Follow Jesus Christ today and you will experience eternal peace in your soul.

ACTION STEPS
1. Review those you follow, and be sure they are still following God through His word.
2. Keep steps with God daily through His word.
3. Stay sensitive to the Lord by being prayerful on daily basis.

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh God in heaven, help me to keep my eyes on you always in Jesus' name. Amen.

REMEMBER
*You can never go wrong following Jesus Christ according to His word.*

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: Isaiah 21-22; 1Cor 4-6.

HYMN
I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord ;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

I need Thee, oh, I need Thee ;
Every hour I need Thee ;
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour !
I come to Thee.

2
I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by ;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

3
I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain ;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4
I need Thee every hour ;
Teach me Thy will ;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil.

5
I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One :
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.

PLEASE SHARE

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE* DATE: SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025 THEME: *FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST* MEMORISE Mark 10:52 And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus in the way. READ John 14:1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be .And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: *You can never go wrong following Jesus Christ according to His Word.* MESSAGE Where we end up in life is determined by who we have chosen to follow and, of course, how we follow. Beloved, who we follow matters a great deal to what kind of destiny we may end up having in life and in the afterlife. And so we must watch who we follow. It is important to note that we are to follow God and His holy ways if we ever desire to succeed in life and enjoy peace and destiny fulfilment. But following God is very sensitive because God is a spirit that cannot be followed without a physical or human guide. Jesus Christ came down to the earth to lead men and women to God. However, it is vital to note that in following men, we must be sure they are truly following God through His word as confirmed by the quality of godly life they live. Many times, we follow people blindly without knowing who or what they follow. Everyone you see is a believer of who or what they follow. And it is extremely dangerous to follow someone you do not know who and what he or she follows. Beloved, Do not follow a man if you don't know who and what he follows. Those who followed Jesus Christ in the Bible ended well with Him in eternity. Following Jesus makes all the difference in an individual's life. Please note that you can never go wrong following Jesus Christ according to His word. Because He is the way, the truth and the life. Follow Jesus Christ today and you will experience eternal peace in your soul. ACTION STEPS 1. Review those you follow, and be sure they are still following God through His word. 2. Keep steps with God daily through His word. 3. Stay sensitive to the Lord by being prayerful on daily basis. PRAYERS Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh God in heaven, help me to keep my eyes on you always in Jesus' name. Amen. REMEMBER *You can never go wrong following Jesus Christ according to His word.* AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID DAILY READING: Isaiah 21-22; 1Cor 4-6. HYMN I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord ; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need Thee, oh, I need Thee ; Every hour I need Thee ; Oh, bless me now, my Saviour ! I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou near by ; Temptations lose their power When Thou art nigh. 3 I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain ; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. 4 I need Thee every hour ; Teach me Thy will ; And Thy rich promises In me fulfil. 5 I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One : Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. PLEASE SHARE

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Immaculate Heart of Mary
2025-07-26 21:57:50 - Translate

Sunday July 27, 2025

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Office: Psalter week 1, Te Deum

Mass prop. Gloria. Creed. Preface of Sunday

Vestment: Green

Today’s Rosary: Glorious Mystery

Vespers II of the 17th Sunday of the year

WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY

Theme of the Sunday: WHEN YOU PRAY SAY “FATHER.....” The Bible urges us to pray always, to thank God in all the situations of our life (I Thes. 5:17-18). But what is prayer? When should we pray? How and why should we pray? The first reading and the gospel give us answers to these questions. We pray so that we may see the world, people and history as God sees theirs. We need to purify our hearts and this can only happen in prayer. The second reading tells us what the Christian is. A Christian is one who, through baptism, has become a part of the body of Christ. Being in Christ, the disciple prays like him.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Cf. Ps 67: 6-7, 36

God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

The Gloria

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you. We bless you. We adore you. We glorify you. We give you thanks for your great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

COLLECT

O God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy, bestow in abundance your mercy upon us and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may use the good things that pass in such a way as to hold fast even now to those that ever endure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ…..

-FIRST READING-

“Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once.”

A reading from the Book of Genesis (Genesis 18:20-32)

In those days: The Lord said, “Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry which has come to me; and if not, I will know.” So the men turned from there, and went towards Sodom; but Abraham still stood before the Lord. Then Abraham drew near, and said, “Will you indeed destroy the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will you then destroy the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” And the Lord said, “If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake.” Abraham answered, “Behold, I have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?” And he said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.” Again he spoke to him, and said, “Suppose forty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of forty I will not do it.” Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. Suppose thirty are found there.” He answered, “I will not do it, if I find thirty there.” He said, “Behold, I have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it.” Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.”

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 13b:1-2a.2bcd-3. 5-7ab.7c-8 (R. 3a)

R/. On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord.

I thank you, Lord, with all my heart;
You have heard the words of my mouth.
In the presence of the angels I praise you.
I bow down towards your holy temple. R/.

I give thanks to your name
For your merciful love and your faithfulness.
You have exalted your name and your promise over all.
On the day I called, you answered me;
You increased the strength of my soul. R/.

R/. On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord.

The Lord is high, yet he looks on the lowly,
And the haughty he knows from afar.
You give me life though I walk amid affliction;
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes. R/.

With your right hand you save me;
The Lord will accomplish this for me.
O Lord, your merciful love is eternal;
Discard not the work of your hands. R/.

-SECOND READING-

“God made you alive with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.”

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians (Colossians 2: 12-14)

Brethren: You were buried with Christ in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. And you, who were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, having cancelled the bond which stood against us with its legal demands; this he set aside, nailing it to the cross.

The word of the Lord.

ALLELUIA Romans 6:15bc

Alleluia. You have received the spirit of sonship; in him we cry, “Abba! Father!” Alleluia.

-GOSPEL

“Ask, and it will be given to you.”

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 11: 1- 13)

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive every one who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.” And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything’? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

The Gospel of the Lord.

THE CREED (I BELIEVE)

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father from all ages, God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father, through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation. He came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried and rose again on the third day in accordance with the scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord the giver of life, who proceed from the father and son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and life of the word to come. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Celebrant:

Our Lord Jesus Christ reminds us of the need to pray always. Following his exhortation, let us, with one heart and mind, turn to him with our petitions.

FOR THE CHURCH: that she may remain steadfast in her task of evangelization and the building up of God’s kingdom on earth. Let us pray to the Lord.

FOR COMMUNITIES IN OUR COUNTRY EXPERIENCING ARMED VIOLENCE: that the Lord may bring to an end their distressing situations and fill their land with his peace. Let us pray to the Lord.

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THE HABIT OF PRAYER: that they may rediscover God as their Father who is ever ready to answer their cry when they seek him in their time of need. Let us pray to the Lord.

FOR MEMBERS OF OUR WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY: that we may seek to nourish our relationship with Jesus Christ with the word of God, the sacraments and consistent life of prayer. Let us pray to the Lord.

FOR OTHER INTENTIONS: (the sick, church projects or other activities).

FOR THE DEAD, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEMBERS: that they may find eternal rest with the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord.

We pray in silence for our private intentions.

Celebrant:

Father, through your Son, you have shown to us your inexhaustible mercy. We humbly ask you, in your loving kindness, to safeguard us and to hear our prayers. Through Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen.

TODAY'S REFLECTION

At the depth of each and every one of us is a desire to connect to God. Prayer is the expression of such a desire. The disciples of Jesus ask for the greatest of all lessons; to be taught to pray. In prayer we commune with God. We come to have a beatific experience of God and heaven. Above all, Jesus teaches us that, when we pray, the floodgates of heaven are opened. But how do we open the floodgates of heaven in prayer? The only virtue needed for us in prayer to open the doors of heaven is persistence. Any time we pray, we shift the goalpost of life to our area of competitive advantage over the devil. The forces of evil are overpowered when we pray.

PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL

Lord God, my saviour I cry out all day, and at night I come before you. Hear my prayers; listen to my cry for help! Psalm 88:1

It is written, “He disappointed the devices of the wicked so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise” (Job 5:12).

Everlasting Father, please frustrate all conspiracies and evil schemes directed against me in the name of Jesus.
Most High God, my life is in your hand, please be my defense (Psalm 7:10, Job 22:25). Protect me when I go out, when I come in, and all the days of my life in the name of Jesus.
Pray with Psalm 91 (meditatively)

Appreciation
God Bless you
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PRAYER FOR NIGERIA IN DISTRESS

All powerful and merciful Father,
You are the God of justice, love and peace.
You rule over the nations of the earth.
Power and might are in your hands and no one can withstand you.
We present our country Nigeria before you.
We praise and thank you for you are the source of all we have and are.
We are sorry for all the sins we have committed
and for the good deeds we have failed to do.
In your loving forgiveness,
keep us safe from the punishment we deserve.
Lord, we are weighed down not only by uncertainties,
but also by moral, economic and political problems.
Listen to the cries of your people who confidently turn to you,
Our God of infinite goodness,
our strength in adversity,
our health in weakness,
our comfort in sorrow;
be merciful to us your people.
Spare this nation Nigeria from chaos, anarchy and doom.
Bless us with your kingdom of justice, love and peace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Sunday July 27, 2025 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office: Psalter week 1, Te Deum Mass prop. Gloria. Creed. Preface of Sunday Vestment: Green Today’s Rosary: Glorious Mystery Vespers II of the 17th Sunday of the year WORLD DAY FOR GRANDPARENTS AND THE ELDERLY Theme of the Sunday: WHEN YOU PRAY SAY “FATHER.....” The Bible urges us to pray always, to thank God in all the situations of our life (I Thes. 5:17-18). But what is prayer? When should we pray? How and why should we pray? The first reading and the gospel give us answers to these questions. We pray so that we may see the world, people and history as God sees theirs. We need to purify our hearts and this can only happen in prayer. The second reading tells us what the Christian is. A Christian is one who, through baptism, has become a part of the body of Christ. Being in Christ, the disciple prays like him. ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Cf. Ps 67: 6-7, 36 God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people. The Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you. We bless you. We adore you. We glorify you. We give you thanks for your great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. COLLECT O God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy, bestow in abundance your mercy upon us and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may use the good things that pass in such a way as to hold fast even now to those that ever endure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ….. -FIRST READING- “Let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once.” A reading from the Book of Genesis (Genesis 18:20-32) In those days: The Lord said, “Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry which has come to me; and if not, I will know.” So the men turned from there, and went towards Sodom; but Abraham still stood before the Lord. Then Abraham drew near, and said, “Will you indeed destroy the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city; will you then destroy the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” And the Lord said, “If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake.” Abraham answered, “Behold, I have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking? Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?” And he said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.” Again he spoke to him, and said, “Suppose forty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of forty I will not do it.” Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. Suppose thirty are found there.” He answered, “I will not do it, if I find thirty there.” He said, “Behold, I have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it.” Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” The word of the Lord. RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 13b:1-2a.2bcd-3. 5-7ab.7c-8 (R. 3a) R/. On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord. I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; You have heard the words of my mouth. In the presence of the angels I praise you. I bow down towards your holy temple. R/. I give thanks to your name For your merciful love and your faithfulness. You have exalted your name and your promise over all. On the day I called, you answered me; You increased the strength of my soul. R/. R/. On the day I called, you answered me, O Lord. The Lord is high, yet he looks on the lowly, And the haughty he knows from afar. You give me life though I walk amid affliction; You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes. R/. With your right hand you save me; The Lord will accomplish this for me. O Lord, your merciful love is eternal; Discard not the work of your hands. R/. -SECOND READING- “God made you alive with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians (Colossians 2: 12-14) Brethren: You were buried with Christ in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. And you, who were dead in trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, having cancelled the bond which stood against us with its legal demands; this he set aside, nailing it to the cross. The word of the Lord. ALLELUIA Romans 6:15bc Alleluia. You have received the spirit of sonship; in him we cry, “Abba! Father!” Alleluia. -GOSPEL “Ask, and it will be given to you.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 11: 1- 13) Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive every one who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.” And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything’? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” The Gospel of the Lord. THE CREED (I BELIEVE) I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father from all ages, God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father, through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation. He came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried and rose again on the third day in accordance with the scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord the giver of life, who proceed from the father and son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and life of the word to come. Amen. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Celebrant: Our Lord Jesus Christ reminds us of the need to pray always. Following his exhortation, let us, with one heart and mind, turn to him with our petitions. FOR THE CHURCH: that she may remain steadfast in her task of evangelization and the building up of God’s kingdom on earth. Let us pray to the Lord. FOR COMMUNITIES IN OUR COUNTRY EXPERIENCING ARMED VIOLENCE: that the Lord may bring to an end their distressing situations and fill their land with his peace. Let us pray to the Lord. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THE HABIT OF PRAYER: that they may rediscover God as their Father who is ever ready to answer their cry when they seek him in their time of need. Let us pray to the Lord. FOR MEMBERS OF OUR WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY: that we may seek to nourish our relationship with Jesus Christ with the word of God, the sacraments and consistent life of prayer. Let us pray to the Lord. FOR OTHER INTENTIONS: (the sick, church projects or other activities). FOR THE DEAD, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEMBERS: that they may find eternal rest with the Lord. Let us pray to the Lord. We pray in silence for our private intentions. Celebrant: Father, through your Son, you have shown to us your inexhaustible mercy. We humbly ask you, in your loving kindness, to safeguard us and to hear our prayers. Through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. TODAY'S REFLECTION At the depth of each and every one of us is a desire to connect to God. Prayer is the expression of such a desire. The disciples of Jesus ask for the greatest of all lessons; to be taught to pray. In prayer we commune with God. We come to have a beatific experience of God and heaven. Above all, Jesus teaches us that, when we pray, the floodgates of heaven are opened. But how do we open the floodgates of heaven in prayer? The only virtue needed for us in prayer to open the doors of heaven is persistence. Any time we pray, we shift the goalpost of life to our area of competitive advantage over the devil. The forces of evil are overpowered when we pray. PERSONAL DEVOTIONAL Lord God, my saviour I cry out all day, and at night I come before you. Hear my prayers; listen to my cry for help! Psalm 88:1 It is written, “He disappointed the devices of the wicked so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise” (Job 5:12). Everlasting Father, please frustrate all conspiracies and evil schemes directed against me in the name of Jesus. Most High God, my life is in your hand, please be my defense (Psalm 7:10, Job 22:25). Protect me when I go out, when I come in, and all the days of my life in the name of Jesus. Pray with Psalm 91 (meditatively) Appreciation God Bless you Financial appeal We appreciate your support and contributions for the propagation of God's word You can also support us to evangelize by donating to this mission. God bless you. Account Name: OBTech Missal Account No. 5404019432 PROVIDUS BANK (NGN) Account No. 5404033159 PROVIDUS BANK (USD). Swift Code: UMPLNGLA Or donate directly here Email Address Amount Naira (NGN) PRAYER FOR NIGERIA IN DISTRESS All powerful and merciful Father, You are the God of justice, love and peace. You rule over the nations of the earth. Power and might are in your hands and no one can withstand you. We present our country Nigeria before you. We praise and thank you for you are the source of all we have and are. We are sorry for all the sins we have committed and for the good deeds we have failed to do. In your loving forgiveness, keep us safe from the punishment we deserve. Lord, we are weighed down not only by uncertainties, but also by moral, economic and political problems. Listen to the cries of your people who confidently turn to you, Our God of infinite goodness, our strength in adversity, our health in weakness, our comfort in sorrow; be merciful to us your people. Spare this nation Nigeria from chaos, anarchy and doom. Bless us with your kingdom of justice, love and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Court remands TikToker in Nasarawa prison for spreading Tinubu’s death rumour... #Aidee #News

Court remands TikToker in Nasarawa prison for spreading Tinubu’s death rumour... #Aidee #News

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"Liar, they call out liar? No, be their culture."

Stop spreading lies about Nigeria.

~ Dabiri-Erewa tells Kemi Badenoch

"Liar, they call out liar? No, be their culture." 😂😂 Stop spreading lies about Nigeria. ~ Dabiri-Erewa tells Kemi Badenoch

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2025-07-26 16:32:16 - Translate

You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.

You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.👌 🦻 💬 💦

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Izundu Chigozirim
2025-07-26 16:02:43 - Translate

*I shut my office door and wept. I couldn’t hold back the tears especially after stepping into the female hostel, now overcrowded*.

*Every single girl under our care this session is under 25 years old. Some are just 12. And here’s what breaks my heart even more-none of these girls were rescued from the streets*.

*Every one of them was brought in by their own parents. While checking in bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels, we found paraphernalia - evidence of addiction, rebellion, deep-rooted pain…*

*This is not just a problem. This is a pandemic*.

*Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*.

*Things are NOT right with our Youths*.

*Today, I read about a young man expelled from Babcock University - a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.*

*He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.*

*Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!*

*What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*?

*What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*?

*Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*?

*Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*.

*They don’t want SCHOOL.*
* *They want “HOOKUP*”
* *They want “YAHOO*.”
* *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*.

*And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*.

*My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*?

*PARENTS! Wake up*!
*Where are you*?
*Why the silence*?
*Why the complacency*?
*Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*?

*Your child doesn’t need a new Phone - they need PURPOSE*.

*They don’t need more Data - they need DISCIPLINE*.

*They don’t need “FREEDOM” - they need BOUNDARIES*.

*We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*.

*Please, let’s start talking again*.

*Let’s check their bags*.
*Let’s check their hearts*.
*Let’s check ourselves*.

*To every Parent reading this please be present*.

*Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*.

*Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*.

*Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*.

*Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*.

*Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach*

*They are not just the future - they are our now*.

_*Let’s not lose them...*_

*WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS*

There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings.

A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online.

A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout.

The world changed — not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker.

Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline.

And the result?

A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride.

*BRUTAL THREAD:*

1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL*

A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late.

The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness.

The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention.

The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals.

If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later.

2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF

*I shut my office door and wept. I couldn’t hold back the tears especially after stepping into the female hostel, now overcrowded*. *Every single girl under our care this session is under 25 years old. Some are just 12. And here’s what breaks my heart even more-none of these girls were rescued from the streets*. *Every one of them was brought in by their own parents. While checking in bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels, we found paraphernalia - evidence of addiction, rebellion, deep-rooted pain…* *This is not just a problem. This is a pandemic*. *Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*. *Things are NOT right with our Youths*. *Today, I read about a young man expelled from Babcock University - a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.* *He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.* *Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!* *What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*? *What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*? *Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*? *Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*. *They don’t want SCHOOL.* * *They want “HOOKUP*” * *They want “YAHOO*.” * *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*. *And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*. *My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*? *PARENTS! Wake up*! *Where are you*? *Why the silence*? *Why the complacency*? *Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*? *Your child doesn’t need a new Phone - they need PURPOSE*. *They don’t need more Data - they need DISCIPLINE*. *They don’t need “FREEDOM” - they need BOUNDARIES*. *We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*. *Please, let’s start talking again*. *Let’s check their bags*. *Let’s check their hearts*. *Let’s check ourselves*. *To every Parent reading this please be present*. *Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*. *Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*. *Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*. *Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*. *Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach* *They are not just the future - they are our now*. _*Let’s not lose them...*_ *WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS* There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings. A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online. A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout. The world changed — not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker. Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline. And the result? A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride. *BRUTAL THREAD:* 1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL* A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late. The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness. The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention. The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals. If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later. 2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF

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Izundu Chigozirim
2025-07-26 16:02:30 - Translate

*I shut my office door and wept. I couldn’t hold back the tears especially after stepping into the female hostel, now overcrowded*.

*Every single girl under our care this session is under 25 years old. Some are just 12. And here’s what breaks my heart even more-none of these girls were rescued from the streets*.

*Every one of them was brought in by their own parents. While checking in bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels, we found paraphernalia - evidence of addiction, rebellion, deep-rooted pain…*

*This is not just a problem. This is a pandemic*.

*Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*.

*Things are NOT right with our Youths*.

*Today, I read about a young man expelled from Babcock University - a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.*

*He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.*

*Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!*

*What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*?

*What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*?

*Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*?

*Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*.

*They don’t want SCHOOL.*
* *They want “HOOKUP*”
* *They want “YAHOO*.”
* *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*.

*And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*.

*My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*?

*PARENTS! Wake up*!
*Where are you*?
*Why the silence*?
*Why the complacency*?
*Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*?

*Your child doesn’t need a new Phone - they need PURPOSE*.

*They don’t need more Data - they need DISCIPLINE*.

*They don’t need “FREEDOM” - they need BOUNDARIES*.

*We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*.

*Please, let’s start talking again*.

*Let’s check their bags*.
*Let’s check their hearts*.
*Let’s check ourselves*.

*To every Parent reading this please be present*.

*Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*.

*Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*.

*Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*.

*Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*.

*Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach*

*They are not just the future - they are our now*.

_*Let’s not lose them...*_

*WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS*

There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings.

A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online.

A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout.

The world changed — not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker.

Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline.

And the result?

A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride.

*BRUTAL THREAD:*

1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL*

A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late.

The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness.

The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention.

The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals.

If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later.

2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF

*I shut my office door and wept. I couldn’t hold back the tears especially after stepping into the female hostel, now overcrowded*. *Every single girl under our care this session is under 25 years old. Some are just 12. And here’s what breaks my heart even more-none of these girls were rescued from the streets*. *Every one of them was brought in by their own parents. While checking in bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels, we found paraphernalia - evidence of addiction, rebellion, deep-rooted pain…* *This is not just a problem. This is a pandemic*. *Let’s stop pretending. Let’s stop covering our eyes*. *Things are NOT right with our Youths*. *Today, I read about a young man expelled from Babcock University - a teenager with a ₦100,000 ritual soap from a herbalist.* *He borrowed ₦500,000. He became a drug peddler.* *Not from a poor home. Not a street child. But a well-groomed boy from a comfortable background. Wetin him dey find? KILO NWA KIRI !!!* *What is going on with our YOUTHS? Why this desperation for quick wealth*? *What has happened to HARD WORK, INTEGRITY, and DIGNITY*? *Last week, we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to bring in one from Togo. Why*? *Because our own YOUTH do not want to learn any skill*. *They don’t want SCHOOL.* * *They want “HOOKUP*” * *They want “YAHOO*.” * *They want to do nothing but SCROLL, LIE, PARTY and they want MONEY FAST*. *And let’s be real. You cannot do Yahoo or Hookup without drugs or Alcohol. They go hand in hand*. *My heart is heavy. Are we just going to fold our hands and watch this generation waste away*? *PARENTS! Wake up*! *Where are you*? *Why the silence*? *Why the complacency*? *Why are some of us condoning and funding this destructive lifestyle*? *Your child doesn’t need a new Phone - they need PURPOSE*. *They don’t need more Data - they need DISCIPLINE*. *They don’t need “FREEDOM” - they need BOUNDARIES*. *We cannot keep blaming SOCIETIES, FRIENDS, INFLUENCERS. It starts from the HOME*. *Please, let’s start talking again*. *Let’s check their bags*. *Let’s check their hearts*. *Let’s check ourselves*. *To every Parent reading this please be present*. *Your child doesn’t just need your MONEY; they need your TIME and VOICE*. *Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to dig deeper, even if it’s uncomfortable*. *Teach values. Wealth is GOOD, but WISDOM, CHARACTER, and CONTENTMENT are better*. *Be their safe space. If you don’t listen, the world will and it will feed them lies*. *Let’s rise up and fight for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save all, but we must not give up on the ones we can reach* *They are not just the future - they are our now*. _*Let’s not lose them...*_ *WHEN PARENTS FAIL – HOW LACK OF DISCIPLINE IS CREATING A GENERATION OF LOST SOULS* There was a time when parents raised warriors. Now, they raise weaklings. A time when children feared their fathers’ discipline. Now, children insult their fathers online. A time when a slap from your mother could reset your entire future. Now, mothers watch their children twerk for clout. The world changed — not because evil became more powerful, but because parents became weaker. Children no longer have boundaries. No fear. No respect. No discipline. And the result? A generation that mocks God, worships vanity, and embraces sin with pride. *BRUTAL THREAD:* 1. *CHILDREN WITHOUT DISCIPLINE BECOME ADULTS WITHOUT SELF-CONTROL* A child who never hears “NO” at home will hear “NO” from life when it’s too late. The boy who was never told to control his desires will become a man addicted to sex, gambling, and laziness. The girl who was never told to respect herself would become a woman who exposes her body for money and attention. The child who was never corrected for lying will become an adult who deceives, manipulates, and steals. If parents don’t discipline their children, the world will punish them later. 2. *THE FALL OF FAMILY VALUES IS THE RISE OF

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Samuel Chijioke
2025-07-26 00:18:44 - Translate

Glory is like a circle in the water, which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, till by broad spreading it disperse to naught."

Glory is like a circle in the water, which never ceaseth to enlarge itself, till by broad spreading it disperse to naught."

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CHURCH SYSTEM OF TODAY, THIS IS WHAT GOD DOES FOR YOU….

Let’s start with a simple analogy. When your heart was illuminated from heaven, and you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you left Satan. Since then, have you noticed that Satan has NOT left you alone?

Yes, by God’s grace, Satan does not control your life today - as he used to. But, have you been able to get rid of him completely? I’m sure the answer is NO.

In exactly the same way, when God illuminates your heart and you leave the evil, lukewarm church system of today, please always remember that the church system does NOT quite leave you!

This is partly because the church system of today possesses the STUBBORN NATURE of its designer and builder – Satan.

It’s also because the ways of the church system of today blends excellently with our fleshly nature. So, depending on how long you have spent in the church system, its spirit continues to hover around you, seeking to influence you as the Lord rescues you from its clinging claws to follow Christ.

Therefore, when God rescues you from the church system, please always remember this: you’ll need a lot of PATIENCE and HUMILITY to move forward in the journey ahead. (A journey that many believers will find very, very challenging.)

As you get out of the church system it will take some time for God to get the church system out of you. Primarily, this is because the church system was NOT built around Christ. Rather, it was built around MAN! Built by MAN. Built for MAN. (This is why, till today, many sincere, Christ-loving believers find it difficult to leave the church system – even after they realise that Jesus Christ is NOT at its centre).

But when God calls you out of that church system - to properly integrate you into the heavenly Body of Christ - it will take a considerable time for you to adjust to the process.

There would be lots and lots to learn and re-learn. The primary lesson will revolve around how to be LED DIRECTLY FROM HEAVEN by the spirit of God. This will be in contrast to how you were LED in the church system both by your own will, and by the WILL OF MEN (pastors).

Now, let’s break this down further. In God’s plan of salvation, a believer’s life no longer belongs to him. It belongs EXCLUSIVELY to God! And that life is supposed to be lived EXCLUSIVELY for Christ (2 Cor 5:15). Because of this divine reality, that life can only be CONTROLLED from heaven. This is why Jesus (who modelled the life we ought to live as believers) kept repeating words like these: “I can of mine own self do NOTHING (John 5:19,30, etc).

So, when God rescues you from the church system of today, one of the FIRST LESSONS He’ll teach you relates to directing your attention to WHOM you were called in salvation.

Most believers that come out of the church system of today would want God to show them WHERE to go next (that is, which new church/fellowship to attend next).

But, Christianity is primarily not about WHERE, it’s about a WHO!!! And that WHO is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.

So, God will take time to get you to become more acquainted with Jesus MORE INTIMATELY. Yes, you may have known Him in salvation. But, God wants you to know Him MORE INTIMATELY. To see Him. To hear Him. To smell Him. To feel Him. To touch Him. And, above all, to be LED BY HIM!

This is NOT a lesson that is taught primarily by man. Rather, it is taught from heaven by the Spirit. The Spirit of God.

So, when you leave the church system of today, instead of rushing to join another church, God might ‘leave you’ for some time with the Holy Spirit to be your direct Teacher – rather than men.

The Holy Spirit will teach you more and more of Christ AND how to be led by His Spirit. To accomplish this goal, He will supernaturally plant resources around you. Resources that you may not notice – if ALL your focus is channelled towards the desire to simply be led to the next church/fellowship!

But, if you are sensitive, you may notice the resources He’s sending your way. A book here. A message there. An article here. A video there. As well as one, two, or three brethren that He connects to you for discussions/informal fellowship. And so on.

As you utilise these resources and continuously remain sensitive to His leading, you’d be amazed at how you’ll begin to GROW in the Spirit and in your sensitivity to Him!

And that’s because, gradually, He’ll shift your focus from the ‘WHERE’ (which we learnt from the church system) to the ‘WHO’ (as ordained by God in salvation).

It is in this way that the Spirit of the Lord will eventually LEAD YOU to the physical fellowship that HE Himself has prepared for you - and prepared you for. (For some believers, this process may take years!!!)

In such an assembly, you’ll find other believers that may have undergone a similar divine training/journey. Believers that have been WEANED from the evil origin/ways of the church system – so that their focus can be on Christ ALONE. Where Christ ALONE is at the centre of the church.

It is only in such a Christ-honouring assembly that you can truly grow in fellowship as ordained by God (Heb 10:25).

The alternative is to rush from one church/fellowship in the church system of today to another church/fellowship that has NOT been delivered from the spirit of the church system of today. What a disaster!

And, then, God will have to rescue you again. And the process starts all over again. Of course, there’s no sense in this. And there’s no time to waste in this perilous end-time.

So, when God delivers you from the church system of today, please understand that there will be A PERIOD OF RE-ORIENTATION as the Holy Spirit Himself realigns your focus back to Christ as the SPRINGBOARD of your life. A life that is controlled from heaven and channelled into the will of God on earth.

The journey will be quite challenging. But, at the end, you’ll be grateful that God, in His wisdom, did not only take you out of the evil church system of today, but that He also took the evil church system of today out of you!

So that you may thrive and flourish in the life of Christ (and in destiny) – as ordained by God when He saved you by His unfailing love for your precious soul.

Thanks for reading, God bless you.

(PS - To understand WHY/HOW the church system of today became lukewarm and evil, pls have a look at the article titled, 'THIS IS WHY GOD WILL NEVER, EVER COMPROMISE WITH THE CHURCH SYSTEM OF TODAY....'

Here's the link to the article - https://www.facebook.com/742640349163995/photos/pb.100064517749584.-2207520000/1640733416021346/?type=3 )

WHEN YOU LEAVE THE CHURCH SYSTEM OF TODAY, THIS IS WHAT GOD DOES FOR YOU…. Let’s start with a simple analogy. When your heart was illuminated from heaven, and you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you left Satan. Since then, have you noticed that Satan has NOT left you alone? Yes, by God’s grace, Satan does not control your life today - as he used to. But, have you been able to get rid of him completely? I’m sure the answer is NO. In exactly the same way, when God illuminates your heart and you leave the evil, lukewarm church system of today, please always remember that the church system does NOT quite leave you! This is partly because the church system of today possesses the STUBBORN NATURE of its designer and builder – Satan. It’s also because the ways of the church system of today blends excellently with our fleshly nature. So, depending on how long you have spent in the church system, its spirit continues to hover around you, seeking to influence you as the Lord rescues you from its clinging claws to follow Christ. Therefore, when God rescues you from the church system, please always remember this: you’ll need a lot of PATIENCE and HUMILITY to move forward in the journey ahead. (A journey that many believers will find very, very challenging.) As you get out of the church system it will take some time for God to get the church system out of you. Primarily, this is because the church system was NOT built around Christ. Rather, it was built around MAN! Built by MAN. Built for MAN. (This is why, till today, many sincere, Christ-loving believers find it difficult to leave the church system – even after they realise that Jesus Christ is NOT at its centre). But when God calls you out of that church system - to properly integrate you into the heavenly Body of Christ - it will take a considerable time for you to adjust to the process. There would be lots and lots to learn and re-learn. The primary lesson will revolve around how to be LED DIRECTLY FROM HEAVEN by the spirit of God. This will be in contrast to how you were LED in the church system both by your own will, and by the WILL OF MEN (pastors). Now, let’s break this down further. In God’s plan of salvation, a believer’s life no longer belongs to him. It belongs EXCLUSIVELY to God! And that life is supposed to be lived EXCLUSIVELY for Christ (2 Cor 5:15). Because of this divine reality, that life can only be CONTROLLED from heaven. This is why Jesus (who modelled the life we ought to live as believers) kept repeating words like these: “I can of mine own self do NOTHING (John 5:19,30, etc). So, when God rescues you from the church system of today, one of the FIRST LESSONS He’ll teach you relates to directing your attention to WHOM you were called in salvation. Most believers that come out of the church system of today would want God to show them WHERE to go next (that is, which new church/fellowship to attend next). But, Christianity is primarily not about WHERE, it’s about a WHO!!! And that WHO is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. So, God will take time to get you to become more acquainted with Jesus MORE INTIMATELY. Yes, you may have known Him in salvation. But, God wants you to know Him MORE INTIMATELY. To see Him. To hear Him. To smell Him. To feel Him. To touch Him. And, above all, to be LED BY HIM! This is NOT a lesson that is taught primarily by man. Rather, it is taught from heaven by the Spirit. The Spirit of God. So, when you leave the church system of today, instead of rushing to join another church, God might ‘leave you’ for some time with the Holy Spirit to be your direct Teacher – rather than men. The Holy Spirit will teach you more and more of Christ AND how to be led by His Spirit. To accomplish this goal, He will supernaturally plant resources around you. Resources that you may not notice – if ALL your focus is channelled towards the desire to simply be led to the next church/fellowship! But, if you are sensitive, you may notice the resources He’s sending your way. A book here. A message there. An article here. A video there. As well as one, two, or three brethren that He connects to you for discussions/informal fellowship. And so on. As you utilise these resources and continuously remain sensitive to His leading, you’d be amazed at how you’ll begin to GROW in the Spirit and in your sensitivity to Him! And that’s because, gradually, He’ll shift your focus from the ‘WHERE’ (which we learnt from the church system) to the ‘WHO’ (as ordained by God in salvation). It is in this way that the Spirit of the Lord will eventually LEAD YOU to the physical fellowship that HE Himself has prepared for you - and prepared you for. (For some believers, this process may take years!!!) In such an assembly, you’ll find other believers that may have undergone a similar divine training/journey. Believers that have been WEANED from the evil origin/ways of the church system – so that their focus can be on Christ ALONE. Where Christ ALONE is at the centre of the church. It is only in such a Christ-honouring assembly that you can truly grow in fellowship as ordained by God (Heb 10:25). The alternative is to rush from one church/fellowship in the church system of today to another church/fellowship that has NOT been delivered from the spirit of the church system of today. What a disaster! And, then, God will have to rescue you again. And the process starts all over again. Of course, there’s no sense in this. And there’s no time to waste in this perilous end-time. So, when God delivers you from the church system of today, please understand that there will be A PERIOD OF RE-ORIENTATION as the Holy Spirit Himself realigns your focus back to Christ as the SPRINGBOARD of your life. A life that is controlled from heaven and channelled into the will of God on earth. The journey will be quite challenging. But, at the end, you’ll be grateful that God, in His wisdom, did not only take you out of the evil church system of today, but that He also took the evil church system of today out of you! So that you may thrive and flourish in the life of Christ (and in destiny) – as ordained by God when He saved you by His unfailing love for your precious soul. Thanks for reading, God bless you. (PS - To understand WHY/HOW the church system of today became lukewarm and evil, pls have a look at the article titled, 'THIS IS WHY GOD WILL NEVER, EVER COMPROMISE WITH THE CHURCH SYSTEM OF TODAY....' Here's the link to the article - https://www.facebook.com/742640349163995/photos/pb.100064517749584.-2207520000/1640733416021346/?type=3 )

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Akinniyi Valentine
2025-07-25 14:47:02 - Translate

The obvious trap that anti-GMO campaigners keep falling into is to base their argument around science instead of economics. That's a surefire way of losing the debate and making yourself look like some kind of Pastor Chris conspiracy kook.

Look, I come from a family where if you close your eyes and throw a stone, it will hit a doctor. They're like ants. And I can tell you for free that doctors are some of the most arrogant and intransigent professionals you will ever meet, especially where it concerns things that fall within their scope which they don't fully understand - but they will never admit it to you.

A doctor is like a pilot. They are trained to carry out specific tasks using a written set of instructions and parameters. Everything functions off checklists, instructions, and equipment that someone else created, and their job is to demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with these things. It's not a doctor's job to question the funding, motive, or methodology behind a peer-reviewed research paper. It's not a doctor's job to question why certain research studies have NOT been carried out and why.

A doctor's job, like a pilot's job, is to read what someone put in the book and follow the instructions built on this information. If a study conclusively proving that GMO food has negative health consequences has not been done because nobody will fund it, it's not a doctor's job to ask why. Just like despite Boeing whistleblowers as far back as 2014 having complained about the 737 MAX program, it wasn't the Lion Air pilot's job to determine whether the design of this aircraft posed any hazards. Their job was to follow checklist and do as they were told.

The truth that you will never hear a doctor admit is that most doctors are not especially knowledgeable about things outside their narrow field of specialisation. And even within their field, the knowledge they have is the knowledge that the medical industry allows them to have. Until now as you're reading this, many American doctors and nurses are still taught that there are racial differences in how pain is felt, and that black women feel less pain than white women. As a result of this completely racist, unscientific, 18th century nonsense which nobody has removed from the books, black women in the US are routinely given less anaesthetic during medical procedures, and they are 7-12 times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than white women.

If you point this out to an American doctor, he will find excuses to deny the obvious or take offense at being queried by a layman who hasn't done 100 level Anatomy. Until Bill Gates funds a peer-reviewed study showing that this 18th century anachronism shouldn't be taught in medical school, and then lobbies the Department of Health to change its guidelines, they will keep defending it because that's what the books say.

So as an anti-GMO campaigners, the dumbest thing you can do is start quoting obscure or suppressed studies to 'prove' to a medical professional that GMOs are bad. It's a fight you cannot win and you would be foolish to even try. By the time he whips out a paragraph of 5-syllable words that he learnt from his medical textbook, you'll be left blinking your eyes and looking like a dickhead. Bill Gates is a very smart guy. He has ensured that the entire medical research space cannot produce any research that contradicts the one that supports his financial interests, and typically nobody who wears a white coat dares to stand up to him.

So stick to the economic argument, which is that one man cannot be allowed to privatise and monopolise an entire continent's food supply. Force them to remain on the defensive by using an argument that anyone can understand, and there is no logical comeback for.

Stop losing and looking silly because you want to take on a white coat on their own turf. It doesn't end well. Stick to what you can prove and defend empirically. Leave the Pastor Chris nonsense out.

The obvious trap that anti-GMO campaigners keep falling into is to base their argument around science instead of economics. That's a surefire way of losing the debate and making yourself look like some kind of Pastor Chris conspiracy kook. Look, I come from a family where if you close your eyes and throw a stone, it will hit a doctor. They're like ants. And I can tell you for free that doctors are some of the most arrogant and intransigent professionals you will ever meet, especially where it concerns things that fall within their scope which they don't fully understand - but they will never admit it to you. A doctor is like a pilot. They are trained to carry out specific tasks using a written set of instructions and parameters. Everything functions off checklists, instructions, and equipment that someone else created, and their job is to demonstrate knowledge of, and compliance with these things. It's not a doctor's job to question the funding, motive, or methodology behind a peer-reviewed research paper. It's not a doctor's job to question why certain research studies have NOT been carried out and why. A doctor's job, like a pilot's job, is to read what someone put in the book and follow the instructions built on this information. If a study conclusively proving that GMO food has negative health consequences has not been done because nobody will fund it, it's not a doctor's job to ask why. Just like despite Boeing whistleblowers as far back as 2014 having complained about the 737 MAX program, it wasn't the Lion Air pilot's job to determine whether the design of this aircraft posed any hazards. Their job was to follow checklist and do as they were told. The truth that you will never hear a doctor admit is that most doctors are not especially knowledgeable about things outside their narrow field of specialisation. And even within their field, the knowledge they have is the knowledge that the medical industry allows them to have. Until now as you're reading this, many American doctors and nurses are still taught that there are racial differences in how pain is felt, and that black women feel less pain than white women. As a result of this completely racist, unscientific, 18th century nonsense which nobody has removed from the books, black women in the US are routinely given less anaesthetic during medical procedures, and they are 7-12 times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth than white women. If you point this out to an American doctor, he will find excuses to deny the obvious or take offense at being queried by a layman who hasn't done 100 level Anatomy. Until Bill Gates funds a peer-reviewed study showing that this 18th century anachronism shouldn't be taught in medical school, and then lobbies the Department of Health to change its guidelines, they will keep defending it because that's what the books say. So as an anti-GMO campaigners, the dumbest thing you can do is start quoting obscure or suppressed studies to 'prove' to a medical professional that GMOs are bad. It's a fight you cannot win and you would be foolish to even try. By the time he whips out a paragraph of 5-syllable words that he learnt from his medical textbook, you'll be left blinking your eyes and looking like a dickhead. Bill Gates is a very smart guy. He has ensured that the entire medical research space cannot produce any research that contradicts the one that supports his financial interests, and typically nobody who wears a white coat dares to stand up to him. So stick to the economic argument, which is that one man cannot be allowed to privatise and monopolise an entire continent's food supply. Force them to remain on the defensive by using an argument that anyone can understand, and there is no logical comeback for. Stop losing and looking silly because you want to take on a white coat on their own turf. It doesn't end well. Stick to what you can prove and defend empirically. Leave the Pastor Chris nonsense out.

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2025-07-25 14:03:13 - Translate

Dear Nigerians,
Please do not joke with this warning. Read & share widely. This is not about politics. Tinubu's relentless foreign aid threatens to plunge Nigeria into its darkest era yet, a pit from which recovery may be impossible.
GMOs will **** us all!!

Around June 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria quietly launched the TELA Maize Variety, a genetically modified organism (GMO) seed allegedly designed to boost maize production in the country, with little to no publicity.

The TELA Maize was developed at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in collaboration with the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF), which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are plants, animals, or microorganisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Scientists isolate specific genes from one organism and insert them into another to transfer desired traits.
For example, scientists can insert genes from a bacterium that naturally produces insect-killing proteins into a crop plant. This modification helps the plant resist pests without requiring chemical insecticides.

How will it affect Nigeria?

GMOs are like seeds with superpowers; they can harm other living things, such as:

- Bees, birds, and butterflies that interact with the plants
- Animals like cows, horses, and goats that eat the plants
- Nearby plants that grow alongside GMO crops

The use of herbicide-resistant GMOs can trigger dangerous ecological changes in Nigeria. One major risk is the rise of herbicide-resistant weeds, which thrive despite chemical control. This disrupts balance in our ecosystem and build a chain reaction and that's just the beginning
If bees are harmed, they can't help natural plants grow by spreading pollen. That means animals depending on those plants for food or shelter start to suffer. With their habitats shrinking, they migrate or die off. We could see huge wildlife extinction within a few decades.

Health implications:

Introducing genes from one food into another can trigger new allergens or unknown effects in the human body. The long-term health impact of GMO foods is still unclear. It’s like being used for experiments without your consent.
Just like a fucking Lab rat

GMOs have been linked to cancers, allergies, and other health issues partly due to their reliance on toxic pesticides. By harming biodiversity and reducing nutritional diversity, they pose serious risks to both human health and the environment.

There has been growing speculation around GMOs in Africa, especially with figures like Bill Gates involved. Many see it as more than just control over Nigeria’s food system; it raises fears of long-term harm to public health and population through toxic, life-altering food.

Let’s talk about the economic implications: What is a patent? A patent is the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. In this context, it means Nigeria can only buy seeds from Bill Gates.

From our laws too
“Patents and Designs Act Cap 344,”

GMO seeds are often patented, meaning a few foreign companies control the seed supply, forcing farmers to buy new seeds every season at higher costs. The result? Farmer dependency, and loss of control over Nigeria’s agriculture & food security to a foreigner, Be worried.

Just like our oil was patented, so Nigeria must rely on a few foreign companies to refine it, and we’re seeing the same with our farmlands. GMO patents threaten our food security, leaving food production in the hands of outsiders. Same trap, different sector.

GMO seeds are made to resist pests and herbicides. But once planted, they lead to super-strong weeds that won’t die even after spraying herbicides. These “superweeds” are a tough, lasting problem for farmers and the environment.

They become herbicide-resistant weeds, plants that survive even after weedkiller sprays. When weeds face the same herbicide over and over, they adapt and build resistance, making them harder to control; they keep spreading, threatening crops and ecosystems.

When herbicide-resistant weeds take over farmland, they kill any non-GMO crops planted. This forces Nigerian farmers or the Nigerian state to rely only on patented GMO seeds controlled by foreign companies like those linked to Bill Gates or risk losing their harvest and going hungry.

Control over our food supply gives these companies huge power, potentially swaying government decisions just to keep access to GMO seeds. “He who controls a nation’s food chain controls the nation.” This could put Nigeria completely in their pocket.

The biggest issue? Market transparency. GMO seed monopolies often hide or don’t label their products, so farmers can’t make informed choices. The Nigerian government already gave them the go-ahead to enter our market. This means many will end up unknowingly buying and planting GMOs

Dear Nigerians, ‼️ Please do not joke with this warning. Read & share widely. This is not about politics. Tinubu's relentless foreign aid threatens to plunge Nigeria into its darkest era yet, a pit from which recovery may be impossible. GMOs will fuck us all!! Around June 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria quietly launched the TELA Maize Variety, a genetically modified organism (GMO) seed allegedly designed to boost maize production in the country, with little to no publicity. The TELA Maize was developed at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in collaboration with the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF), which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. GMOs, or Genetically Modified Organisms, are plants, animals, or microorganisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Scientists isolate specific genes from one organism and insert them into another to transfer desired traits. For example, scientists can insert genes from a bacterium that naturally produces insect-killing proteins into a crop plant. This modification helps the plant resist pests without requiring chemical insecticides. How will it affect Nigeria? GMOs are like seeds with superpowers; they can harm other living things, such as: - Bees, birds, and butterflies that interact with the plants - Animals like cows, horses, and goats that eat the plants - Nearby plants that grow alongside GMO crops The use of herbicide-resistant GMOs can trigger dangerous ecological changes in Nigeria. One major risk is the rise of herbicide-resistant weeds, which thrive despite chemical control. This disrupts balance in our ecosystem and build a chain reaction and that's just the beginning If bees are harmed, they can't help natural plants grow by spreading pollen. That means animals depending on those plants for food or shelter start to suffer. With their habitats shrinking, they migrate or die off. We could see huge wildlife extinction within a few decades. Health implications: Introducing genes from one food into another can trigger new allergens or unknown effects in the human body. The long-term health impact of GMO foods is still unclear. It’s like being used for experiments without your consent. Just like a fucking Lab rat GMOs have been linked to cancers, allergies, and other health issues partly due to their reliance on toxic pesticides. By harming biodiversity and reducing nutritional diversity, they pose serious risks to both human health and the environment. There has been growing speculation around GMOs in Africa, especially with figures like Bill Gates involved. Many see it as more than just control over Nigeria’s food system; it raises fears of long-term harm to public health and population through toxic, life-altering food. Let’s talk about the economic implications: What is a patent? A patent is the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. In this context, it means Nigeria can only buy seeds from Bill Gates. From our laws too “Patents and Designs Act Cap 344,” GMO seeds are often patented, meaning a few foreign companies control the seed supply, forcing farmers to buy new seeds every season at higher costs. The result? Farmer dependency, and loss of control over Nigeria’s agriculture & food security to a foreigner, Be worried. Just like our oil was patented, so Nigeria must rely on a few foreign companies to refine it, and we’re seeing the same with our farmlands. GMO patents threaten our food security, leaving food production in the hands of outsiders. Same trap, different sector. GMO seeds are made to resist pests and herbicides. But once planted, they lead to super-strong weeds that won’t die even after spraying herbicides. These “superweeds” are a tough, lasting problem for farmers and the environment. They become herbicide-resistant weeds, plants that survive even after weedkiller sprays. When weeds face the same herbicide over and over, they adapt and build resistance, making them harder to control; they keep spreading, threatening crops and ecosystems. When herbicide-resistant weeds take over farmland, they kill any non-GMO crops planted. This forces Nigerian farmers or the Nigerian state to rely only on patented GMO seeds controlled by foreign companies like those linked to Bill Gates or risk losing their harvest and going hungry. Control over our food supply gives these companies huge power, potentially swaying government decisions just to keep access to GMO seeds. “He who controls a nation’s food chain controls the nation.” This could put Nigeria completely in their pocket. The biggest issue? Market transparency. GMO seed monopolies often hide or don’t label their products, so farmers can’t make informed choices. The Nigerian government already gave them the go-ahead to enter our market. This means many will end up unknowingly buying and planting GMOs

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