My Easter Story

 Conspiracy,

Betrayal,

Delivered,

For just 30 pieces of silver,

Prophecy fulfilled,

Late repentance,

Questions,

Identity answered,

Silence,

 A Choice of freedom to many,

The wrong yet prophetic choice was made,

Innocence sensed,

Hands washed,

An exchange,

The criminal is released while the savior is delivered to be crucified,

Stripped, the crown of thorns on his head and staff in his hands for mockery.

Spat on and struck,

Simon of Cyrene helped,

Vinegar and gall mixed at Golgotha,

Garment parted to cast lots,

Authority questioned,

Insulted and mocked,

Silent and obedient even to the death on the cross, 

Awaiting the wisdom of God to be unraveled in being a helper and rendered helpless,

Cry of help to Abba,

Heaven was silent,

Forsaken,

He has to bear the pain of the cross,

Oh! What a sacrifice,

Darkness covered the day,

Veil was torn, the earth shook, and rocks rent.

Grave opened, bodies arose, and death is now a lie.

Joseph begged Pilate 

The body released and wrapped,

Sepulcher sure, stone sealed, and watch set until the third day,

Wisdom unraveled in his power.

 Earthquake, the stone rolled, he is not here, for he is risen

Risen in victory

His perfect love could not be overcome 

Hallelujah

No fear but joy of resurrection

We dance on an empty grave💃

Jesus is alive

We are overcomers

#MyEasterStory❤️

#Lolu🖊️

PERSPECTIVE ABOUT WOMEN LEADERSHIP

 

About a year ago, I was in a meeting where a woman was addressing us. A guy at my back said, “why are women leading everywhere?"

 I was reluctant to talk at first but later on, I was like, “do you have a problem with that?"

He said he doesn't just like it.

I think that will be the first time I heard and see someone expressly who is not pleased with women taking the lead.

 I couldn't really engage him but that kind of man tends to see their wife's success as a threat or won't even want to empower them or any female folks.

I know if it was a man leading, he won't talk. I believe for anyone to be in a position, it shows they have what it takes in terms of capacity, delivery, knowledge, and value forgetting any biological configuration.

Women are more celebrated and appreciated when they are leading and doing great in their various fields because of the prior notion that they are weaker vessels, nothing much is expected from the gender, they ought to submit, and a lot of misconceptions.

Or they probably think women are weak because they are emotional.

I say, crying is not a sign of weakness, and holding up (man up as it is popularly called) is not a sign of strength. Standing tall and coming out of the situation as a better person is what we call strength.

Wives are to submit to their husbands in the lord and not women submitting to men in any other setting asides from an authority figure.  If you have a problem with that? Then if your boss is a female, you can resign. I bet you don't want to try that.

The submission is in the confines of marriage. Note the Lordship of Christ there. Your head must have a head. If not, it's dangerous. That's why you are covered when your head submits to Christ knowing fully well that any of his direction and leading has been subject to his lordship.

GOD IS GOOD

 

God is good

God is good

I know you will tell me to show you the evidence of his goodness, especially in down and trying times

We tend to think it's only when things are sweet and rosy that we can confess the goodness of God 

I don't need to say much because the testimony of creation is enough evidence to reveal to us the goodness of God

How that he is mindful of us

Making us who are the last of what he created to dominate others

Oh!! How thoughtful and mindful

Where were you when the foundation of the earth was laid?? and many more rhetorical questions were the response of God to Job at that moment when it seems like the world was against him?

What is now the definition of God's goodness when the physical is not depicted that

I guess there is a need for a mind shift 

 It's high time we see the definition of his goodness from the light of his personality rather than subjecting it to different timings and phases of life.

God is good

All things work together for good of them that love God. He finetunes all things to work together for our good.

Maintain your confession irrespectively.

JAPA~ the current chronicles of an average Nigerian desire.

 

JAPA~ the current chronicles of an average Nigerian desire.

Previously, I wrote about _SAPA_ and I hope you got the gist. We speak abundance in Zion.

Let's talk about the summary of the hilarious motto of this year  _O Ju lari, a o meni ton lo UK~2022_

JAPA~ the current chronicles of an average Nigerian desire.

As much as we are believing that Nigeria will eventually work out, we still need to state out some facts.

 Faith is not denying the visible but knowing what God's will is concerning the situation and trusting him as we embark on the walk.

When a country is void of a working system, frustration sets in and citizens will have to start seeking possible options. 

No one desire to remain stagnant or keep journeying in a circle. 

For many, the possible options irrespective of the hectic processes one will pass through are life-changing decisions. 

Alas! breakthrough from the shackles of a crawling economic situation and epileptic system of government.

The reasons are justified and understandable sincerely but, to those still around, do not be pressured. 

As Nigeria is currently experiencing an exodus, be fully persuaded and prepared before going.

 Get every necessary information needed to the tiniest details.

And please, to avoid compound frustration, don't go without a word from God. What gives one fulfillment in life is being at the center of his will, knowing what to do and where he will have us be per time. 

I am not saying this to hide under the shadow of mediocrity or complacency. 

I will love to explore and compete globally which I know will be done with ease and at the correct time but, let's get our passports in case any opportunity unfolds.

To everyone at home and in the diaspora, ridiculing Nigeria to make a point is self-immolation. 

We are all eternally connected to Nigeria, and whatever image we project of our country, we make of ourselves. Watch your confession over Nigeria.

Nigeria: Out of the ashes, we rise💚🤍💚🇳🇬

SAPA

 

SAPA~  the lamentation of the present undeniable economic state of the country, birthing hilarious theories and solving formulas.

It's the way Nigerians bring out a sense of humor in every occurrence for me.

Truth be told, more than half of Nigeria's population struggles every day to obtain the necessities of life.

Where most people lie their heads for comfort have turned into tear absorbers as a result of hunger pangs and living as a shadow of themselves.

They are left with no choice but to live by the available and not the desirable.

Alas! ours is not close to Samaria's famine experience and I know it won't reach the point where people will start eating their children all for survival's sake. 

The miraculous wrought by God was beyond the imaginable and I believe the same is possible.

In our country today, what can be synonymous with fine flour sold for a shekel in Samaria?

Dollar or Rice?

Nothing is impossible.

I speak prosperity on the works of your hands.

And, Hear ye the word of the Lord, there is abundance in Zion.

Identify and shift your focus on what lies in Zion.

The happenings around are voicing out a lot.

What is your response? What are you voicing out?

You can also echo your reality to the end that nature and forces of the earth will hear you and are propelled to work in your favor beyond the consensus of mortals.

Don't let your case be like the man in the book of 2nd Kings who saw the abundance but couldn't be a partaker of it.

Believe it is possible, be hopeful, and don't close your mind to seeing possibilities.

As you see abundance, extend the tentacles, and don't enjoy the blessing alone. The little kindness goes a long way.

Nigeria; out of the ashes, we rise.

Sojourners on Earth

 

Clement, Clement, wake up! wake up!

He can no longer, speak, move, or breathe.

His essence is gone and only the variable; a body that is nearly turning to sand is lying still.

But, where has he gone to?

Alas! He has returned home.

We're sojourners on the third planet in the universe.

One day, we will be called home to experience rest or distress forever. 

We'll give an account of how we spent our lives here on earth.

Our works will go through the fire to know if they will pass the tests of love and time.

Don't you find it funny that we will be asked to be accountable for what we do in the variable that will eventually turn to sand?

Vanity upon vanity, all is not vanity as your impact is inscribed in the hearts of men.

What will I do for my name to be registered in the sand of time?

Live for purpose.

May it not be heard that I came to earth without fulfilling purpose and was dumbfounded when asked about what I used my life for.

Let's stay diligent in that which has been committed to our hands.

It goes a long way and God is a sure rewarder of those who seek him diligently.

Those doing it for money shouldn't be more hardworking than those doing it for souls.

A soul is precious because that is what counts in eternity.

My spirit, my headquarter

DÚDÚ~not in the demeaning way they made being black seem

 

What are your experiences about being black? I mean your confidence, courage, and the other side.

The question above was asked by one of my potential clients in the new settings I found myself in recently.

Being black is a whole concept I can continually unravel anytime any day.

But, why the question? I asked.

He said he was just surprised that I still maintained my skin color irrespective of the pressures that come with bleaching these days.

I smiled😊

I understand that some tend to appreciate it while others talk down on it jokingly or meanly not knowing if it's getting at me or not.

I think it started getting at me when people emphasize more on it more while I was going up. That omoo, you are black too. Why are you this black? etc.....

But, that's the fact and nothing can change that. I am a dark-skinned lady.

But, above all, I've come to learn over time that it begins with seeing myself from God's perspective first.

And my response to how I interpret any conversations that stem from that changed over time.

From my relationship and fellowship with God, I have learned to appreciate myself irrespective of what anyone says or thinks about who I am, what I'm known for, and what I represent.

Some make it look like you are at a disadvantage because you are black. Some people also use to hype my black, tell me not to try bleaching or anything and I will be amazed.

While exchanging words with someone in form of an argument recently, he said that's why I am black.

I was like, thank you🤷🏽‍♀️ I've passed the stage of a word like that getting at me. Try again!!!

The conclusion of the whole matter is, that don't let society dictate what is acceptable to you. They are selling a mindset.

They tell you, that by just bleaching a bit, you will look much more attractive whereas, in the long run, you keep journeying in a circle to maintain the fake skin color and you are joking about skin cancer and kidney damage.

See yourself the way God sees you because from there stems appreciating yourself.

Don't mirror your life to what people say or think. Appreciate the almightiness of God revealed in your true color. Correct-mindedness will give you good self-esteem, anywhere, anytime any day.

To all my fellow Dúdús~ not in the demeaning way they made being black seem.

I am rooting for you all🥂🖤

Caption Credit: Goldiya