Your Joy Will Come

 Dear Beloved,

Wipe your tears. God has not left you. Neither has He forgotten you. He loves you so, so, so much!

Your present situation might make you feel as if God has turned His back on you, but He hasn't. He loves you!

What you are going through right now might seem as if the suffering will never end. You have asked yourself multiple times, "Will this pain ever stop?" "When will God answer me?" "Should I seek solution elsewhere?"

Beloved, the pain will stop. The suffering will end. The solutions will manifest. Your prayers has already been answered. Surely, you will sing and dance again in celebration.

Be at peace, your expectations will come faster than you anticipated! I rejoice with you 💃
Psalm 30:5. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Waiting

 It's June... It's the 6th month of the year. 2025 seems to be gliding through time like a speeding train. Soon, we will surely find ourselves at the end of the year!

Did your heart miss a beat? Do you feel panicky? Are you asking yourself, "What have I achieved this year?" What are those things you're believing God for, since January, February, March... and now, it's June? What are you waiting on God for? Do not be dismayed. Do not fret. Do not be discouraged.

Our God is not a liar! Everything He says He will do, He will do! I want you to place your hand on your chest and make a decision right now. Say to yourself, "I will wait until my change comes!" Even if it doesn't manifest this month, we still have six more months to go. God will surely come through for you in His time. He is never late. Every time the fear, doubt and panic comes, say to yourself, "God's got my back! I will wait till my change comes!" Job. 14:14.

Do Not Fret!

I went out to get somethings at a local shop and while greeting the neighbours (near and far) that I met along the way, my gaze locks with someone's eager stare. She was a mother of two, living with her husband, in a makeshift home (shop turned into an apartment). She waved at me. And I waved back at her.

"Anything for the girls?"

I started to laugh.

She walked up to me in her usual jovial manner. "How far with these people? We are tired of waiting?"

She was referring to one of the remote software testing gig I was running. "Don't worry, I will let you know once they select you as a participant."

The young woman sighed. Her countenance changed. Worry, mixed with sadness engulfed her face. "The way I need money now ehn... Imagine someone came to scam me this hot afternoon."

I became alarmed. Getting scammed in this season that we are in hits harder and the pain is much worse. "What happened?"

She narrated how someone came to her POS kiosk to withdraw some funds, but he sent her a fake alert and left with some cash. By the time she discovered the fraud, the young man was gone! I consoled her in the best way I could and encouraged her with a token. It was a tenth of what she had lost, but, it would bring some form of comfort.

Presently, the situation around many of us cannot be expressed in words... Have you also been scammed like that lady, by strangers or known persons? Do you have needs, wants and desires and it feels like you are in a sinking ship? No way forward? Are you afraid of tomorrow? Unsure whether you should go left or right?

Do not fret! Do not be troubled! Jesus sees you, He hears you and He can feel every ache, pain and despair in your heart. He will surely come through for you. Be at peace Beloved of the Lord ❤️

"It is the Lord Who goes before you; He will [march] with you; He will not fail you or let you go or forsake you; [let there be no cowardice or flinching, but] fear not, neither become broken [in spirit–depressed, dismayed, and unnerved with alarm]." AMP. Deutronomy 31:8

Be Still!

It's being raining over here for days... off and on, sometimes throughout the day. Making it uncomfortable to leave one's house. I am not a fan of walking around pothole infested and muddy roads. Nor do I like being splashed with yucky water by fast cars, bikes, et al. I don't envy those who are in one nine to five employment or the other. Or those who have to get to their business places, come rain, come shine. Una doh oooo.

It's colder now, be it day or night. My blankets are now my best pals. Plus late night cuddles from my significant other. 😂 These past few days, several people can be seen clad in different types of sweatshirts and hooded jackets. I think I saw someone in stockings today, or was it yesterday?

How is the weather condition in your life right now? Are you facing a storm? Is it as if the sun will never shine again? Are the dark clouds looking so gloomy, as if it will never clear up?

Be at peace! Stand still and watch as your King, Saviour and Priest will come through for you. After all, he gave up the ends of the earth in exchange for you! Isa.43:4

God Hears You

Yesterday afternoon, while cooking lunch, I was super hungry and it made waiting for the food to cook tiring and cumbersome. I didn’t have anything to snack on. We've exhausted these group of enjoyables (groundnut, biscuits, candies, etc) already... and I haven't been able to stock the pantry with them due to unavoidable circumstances. I thought of soaking garri-flakes while I wait for the main meal, but later changed my mind. I will grudgingly wait for the food to cook, then I will fill my belly.

What are you waiting on God for today? How long have you been waiting? Are you angry at your maker because it seems as if he is taking his precious time in manifesting your miracles? Or does it seem as if God hasn't heard your cries?

Dear beloved, God hears you. He knows exactly what you need every single moment of each day. Try as much as you can to trust in him and hold on, and wait for him to act. Let him cook up your miracles and serve you right before your enemies. It will surely end in praise!

Enjoy your day 🤗 Job.14:14

Trying Out New Things

I was a little bit skeptic when my better half asked me to make garden eggs sauce with bitter leaves! In the past, I have used chicken broth, beef stew, pumpkin leaves with spinach and even water leaf to make the garden egg sauce. But I have never ever tried using bitter leaves.

What are you skeptic about this time and season? Are you scared about venturing into a new business, a new job, or a new contract? Is it your marriage, dating-relationship or sibling rivalry issues? Or is it that nosy neighbour in your compound or area? You are at a complete loss on what to do. Or everything you have tried ended up compounding issues?

Be it as it may, don't give! Don't stop pressing forward! Don't fail to seek a multitude of counsel from people who have gone ahead of you in the job or business or marital life. And most importantly, seek God first in all you do and He will surely direct your paths. Stay safe 🤗 Prov.3:5,6.

Stay Strong

I went to the street market yesterday to get some spices to make lunch. Obviously, everything is on the increase. The sellers are agitated and the buyers are filled with gloom and apprehension. The atmosphere can be compared to the state of a nine months old pregnant woman, ready to give birth! There is tension in the air, wherever you go. 

Some people are hopeful that things will turn around soon, while a good majority assume that it will only get worse. No one knows the outcome of the Nigerian situation presently. All we can do is to move... taking each step at a time... hoping that whatever happens, it will work for our good.

What part of the globe are you right now? Every country is facing their unique challenges and problems. 

I want to encourage you this morning/afternoon/night, take a deep breath... this is not a cliché, it is really going to be all right. The way God is going to sort you out... it will be beyond your craziest imaginations! 

Please hold on, and stay strong. If you are weary, ask Him for strength! If you are scared, ask Him to take the fear away! I pray that God will replace your ashes for beauty... your sadness for joy... and your turmoil for His everlasting peace! Shalom! Rom.8:28, Isa.61:3