Beginning and the End
Life is full of beginnings and endings. Every outcome, good or bad, comes with a new set of possibilities. With every decision we make, we are one step closer to the end per time.
While it can be difficult to think about the end, it's important to remember that it is always in sight. No matter what life throws our way, we have to keep moving forward. As long as we keep our hopes high, the outcome will be worth it.
In life, to every outcome we get, there is always a beginning. For example, the moment we are born is the beginning of our life, and the moment we die is the end here on earth. But in between those two points, some countless experiences and memories make up our time on earth.
Also, to every outcome we get, there is always a beginning. It could be the moment we start something new or the day we make our first steps. Whether it's a new job, a new relationship, or a new chapter in our lives, everything starts with a fresh start.
And just as there's always a beginning of that thing new, so there's always an end to it. The end could be the day we quit a job, graduate from school, or the day we say goodbye to someone we love. It might be the end of a chapter in our lives regarding such a thing or the end of an era. But whatever it is, it marks the end of something old and the start of something new.
I have come to understand in life, that to every outcome we get, there has always been something new from the beginning. The moment we first realize there's more to the world than what we see. But no matter what, there's always a start.
And then, there's the end. Whether it's the day we die or the day we finally achieve our dreams, it's always coming. We might not like to think about it including death and eternity, but it's true.
But between those two points, there's so much in between. So much we can control, and so much that's beyond our reach. It's what we make out of our lives that matters. The choices we make, and the people we choose to share them with.
We all hope for a good outcome in life. But whether things turn out the way we want or not, we can always reflect on the journey that got us there. The good and the bad. The happy and the sad.
No one knows what the future holds, but we all have expectations for what lies ahead. For some, the future is a mystery, full of potential and possibility. For others, the future is something to be feared, a time of hardship and struggle.
No matter what your outlook on life may be, one thing is always certain: everything comes to an end. We may not know what lies ahead, but we can always reflect on our past experiences and learn from them and be grateful to God always.
All my life, I believe that every experience is an opportunity to grow. We're here to help one another to make the most of our lives, no matter where we are in our journey. Whether you're just starting or you're nearing the end, I hope you'll find what you're looking for on this planet earth.
We all come to life with a sense of hope, a sense that our story will be one worth telling. And, in the end, we all want to know that our time on this earth mattered. In life I believe that every outcome is worth exploring - that's why we're here.
Our mission should be to help each other make the most of our lives, by providing the insights and advice we needed to make the most of every day. Because life is precious, and it's time well spent.
We all know life is full of surprises. You never really know what's going to happen from one day to the next. But, no matter what life throws your way, there's always a beginning and an end to every outcome. I just wanted to share this thought with you in hopes that it will bring you some peace and comfort as you go through your day.
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
I Wish I Knew Him Earlier
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When I was growing up as a child, my dad something will deliberately order us not to go out to play with other children purposely because he want us to stay inside the room with him hearing Pastor Olukoya's messages on tape. My senior brother and I will use the pillow to block our ears from hearing the message till will fall asleep. Funny hehe?
Though dad did all he can to make us understand how much we should be spiritual which we feel we are too young for that and ignore not to be recognised as spirit koko. We use to feel ashamed when other friends sees us coming back from church with dad, do you want to know why? He is always preaching (evangelize) on the road every time, either when he is coming from work to the house or from church to the house or from market to the house. He will be preaching and singing on top of his voice so that everyone far and near will hear him loud and clear. There is this song he use to sing often, "Jesus the son of God is coming soon, He is coming soon, He is coming soon. Jesus the son of God is coming soon, are you ready to go with Him?" What an amazing song but then to me, it was disturbing to my ears.
Are you like me, who doesn't love the company of believers? Are you always ashamed carrying your Bible with you anywhere you go? Do you compromise your faith when you don't share the same belief with others? Let me tell you the truth, you don't need to be ashamed because it is one of the devil's gimmicks to kill your hunger to know God better than you use to.
Do you know that I will rather enjoy keeping company with friends who are disobedient to their parents, children who disrespect elderly ones, they abuse one another which I was one of the chiefs of abuse (yaabu) if I yaabu you eh? Hmmm. You go first laugh but when you reach your house remember the yaabu you go start to dey cry big time🤣😫🤣... None of us was neither ashamed nor see anything wrongdoing to one another.
I was nowhere near knowing who God is, all I know was that my parents pray a lot and they take us to church when necessary. As a teenager, I attended different churches just to see my school pals. We gist outside the teens' Church, talk about irrelevant matters and gossip about girls around... What a waste of time and season. How I wish I knew God then, I will have outgrown the spiritual state I am today.
The awful thing about my teenage stage was that my mind was already polluted and corrupt🤬. I was the king of immoral practices among my peers, they seek my counsel on illicit engagement and I motivate them to get it done. Above all, my parents were not aware of my misbehaviour.
However, I learnt my lesson in a way that I least expect. When my parents separated due to relative influence, I moved with my mother to a new environment where I began to see the need to get closer to God. It was hard for me to change from my old ways but God helped me by sending people that matter my way.
Though in senior secondary school I was the students boss😎 (you know what I mean💆🏼♂️) my teachers commented that I will be initiated into occultic group if I continue this way when I get into the higher institution🤷🏼♂️. My reply to them was, I will rather be the number one or stand-alone and even before I gain admission I will source for demonic powers to outshine occultic oppressions in the university. I meant it but my saving grace was I struggled for many years before gaining admission to the tertiary institution.
This is my advice for you, you should seek God now than get in trouble tomorrow and aftermath seeking God for mercy and intimacy. The advantage now is that you will become better than you will be tomorrow if you don't now. It was during the years I struggled with unified examinations that God began to wash me up and He is still in business till now. I wrote JAMB about 10 times and I still didn't get admitted to my choice of institution till God finally saw that I have become a transformed person in Christ. Thereafter, I was admitted to the polytechnic which I graduated as a distinction student, aftermath I graduated from Unilorin as a second class upper division student. Isn't God good to me? Yes, He is, I learnt from my shortcomings of not knowing God while growing as a teenager. It's better now than thinking you will tomorrow. Tomorrow may be too late, think this through... I wish I knew God earlier in life than now?
*#Peace*
*#OkanlaDavid*
Sex or Sex?
Sex or Sex? What do you think 💭
When you come across this word, what first comes to your mind? What do you think the intention of the writer would be? Or what the message would be about? We live in a society where this word is trashed as norms and with several uncertainties. What I mean is that the importance attached to this word is no more rendered as important as it should be because of the social norms across the globe regarding it.
The word sex is a pointer that records human existence here on earth, no one can live outside the word sex even after death. Sex is the key to living relevant here on earth, it gives you an identity, you are recognised, know for who you are, who you are becoming and what will come out of you in the future. Your existence validates the sex you bear and the sex you will live for till the end of time.
Sex or Sex? What do I mean? The easiest way to understand this term is to continue with the flow about sex or sex. Don't act as if you don't know what I am talking about but the message might be different from what you think it could be. Sex is the identification of existing humans on earth i.e. a male and female. It is either you are a male or a female? This has being in existence as the Bible recorded it in the Garden of Eden. These are the sex gender created in the beginning and the existence continue till the end of time while sex on the other hand is the system established by the same God who creates the gender sex to sustain the union of a male and female likewise to reproduce his kind and replenish the earth.
Now you have the pictures of what am talking about. It is quite unfortunate to see some individuals who have displaced their identity and abused the system established from reproduction and union. A male wants to be a female while a female wants to be a male. Understand that there is a purpose why you are born a male or female, have you ever seen it that way? Have you ever asked yourself if being the opposite sex would have been best? I'm glad to tell you that you are wonderfully and fearfully made by God the way you are.
It's our duty to keep up with our identity striving towards fulfilment as the sex we are. A displaced identity displaces purpose but identity dignified secures fulfilment of purpose. No matter how you look there is a purpose for it. Believe in who you are created to be, admire others but not at the expense of who you are, you are one of your kind and there is no one else just like you here on earth. You are the best of your kind, don't doubt it nor let anything compromise it. The male or female you are is as best as you are.
On the other hand, sex is an entanglement between a male and female gender. The world we live in today has misused this activity into social norms of devaluing and the real essence of it has been silenced. Sex is a divine program from God to man to reproduce and rekindle the bond between spouses but the case today remains that sex is induced as a pleasurable activity between any man and woman which is different from God's plan. Sex is also a spiritual exercise that entangles two-spirit beings. When two people engage in sex their souls are spiritually tied together, a bond is established which can be used against or for each party or any of the party.
Sex between couples strengthens their bond of marriage, relationship, commitment to each other and aid reproduction but sex outside marriage and God's plan loses every divine benefits attached to it. Sex is a spiritual weapon which can be used for or against any man, no matter who you are sex outside God's plan devour one's destiny in Christ ask Samson, Joseph, King David, King Solomon among many others in the Bible, even ask me (I learnt from experience but i was saved by grace).
Finally, always appreciate the sex gender you are because there is no one else like you, you are the best of your kind and there is a purpose for your existence just as you are (male or female). Understand that sex is a divine program or activity initiated by God to strengthen the bond between man and wife and stationed them for reproduction to replenish and subdue the earth. The sex-gender race must continue till the end of time and sex is the divine avenue to make that happen.
Thanks for reading through, hope you got something new?
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
My Greatest Temptation
My Greatest Temptation, my great challenge.
I have seen many who have fallen victim to temptation in many ways, would I say they brought it upon themselves or chances have it come their way. Temptation is part of our lives here on earth, there is nothing we can do to eradicate it from happening. No matter who you are, how old you have lived on earth, how rich you are or poor, how experienced you are, everyone has their measure of temptation. The life we live determines the kind of temptation we attract.
If Jesus Christ the Beloved Son of God was tempted despite His spiritual status before God and mission on earth why won't we be tempted? Christ knows the way through it when He was tempted directly by the devil, He knows him (the devil) likewise the devil knows who Christ was but he still went ahead to tempt him. However, our case is quite different because the devil will never come directly in person to tempt us rather he will occupy a thing or someone to carry that assignment out. Have you ever reason why? Is the devil afraid to come to us directly? Or do he feel we won't fall to his temptation when we know it is him?
Well, there is power in us that the devil cannot outshine directly which means he needs our consent to have his plan met. Temptation is a big fight in the mind of any individual because one is in between two crossroads of decision and at the same time the urge to do what is not is presently active. So what do you do in this case? We cannot run nor hide from temptation but we can resist or confront it in order not to fall, victim, as some others did.
So many people have fallen victim to temptation in one way or the other. I have in some cases, what about you but understand that it doesn't determine who we are. When tempted, is either you fall or rise tall but when we fall it is our responsibility to get up and move on in life rather than wallowing as victims of temptation. Temptation is slippery ground, anyone found therein will never leave the past behind and will be limited in limited.
What is my greatest temptation? I have been tempted by something sexually which I fall victim to, I have been tempted financially and I fall for It too, even emotionally, materially I have but I have come to a conclusion that to be tempted is not in things. I discovered that to overcome temptation I have to fight my way not to become a victim and it is what I finally decide for I end up doing which means the decision is left for me to make. The shocking news is that I am my temptation. It is what I choose that I end up falling for be it good or bad, right or wrong. It is my choice, I chose it someway somehow over other chances I got.
I am my own greatest temptation, so are you or aren't you? If I can conquer the wrong decision I desired then I will make the right decision but if I conquer myself for the wrong decision I will end up neglecting the right decision. Oh, myself I wonder how I can conquer you without struggle, I wonder how I can do the needful without chances of being tempted to do wrong? The decision is ours to make not God nor the devil. They both need our consent as they suggest to us.
As I conclude, why do I do things I don't want to do, I say things I don't want to say, I see things I don't want to see nor hear what I don't what to hear, think what I don't want to think? Am I lost to my temptation? Am I subjected to myself instead of me to be in charge? What is the way out, the way to fight against temptation, the way to overcome the nature of self in me? Oh God, I need your intervention. My greatest temptation is me, I love me, I'm interested in me, I will do what I want to do? However, all these things are a pointer to the temptation ahead and the ones to be suggested to us to feast on till we become victim to it.
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
What Should I Do?
What Should I Do? Hmm, don't ask me...
There is a place called junction, where you get to see one channel linked to some other ones. Most especially when you are new in the path you find yourself in, this junction put you in a state of mental struggle on which path to cross to. Sometimes we ignore the fact that we don't know where we are heading to but by hopes and dreams, we think we do. The Bible says " Proverbs 5:21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He ponders all his paths." I wonder whether of a truth we know where we are going?
There are many roads to different destinations but who can find the one that best leads to where we are ordained to be? Sometimes, it is not about how far you have gone but the path you are that gets you where you are today. We are in a society where people no longer ask questions again in as much they are having their desires met in one way or the other. It saddens my heart to see the society we have created over time, what will the generation to come live to follow, or to trade on this path we have created for them? We need to get this right someday somehow.
There was a lady who was engaged to a fine young man. This man always ensures that he has all her needs met on demand, even the things she least expects he will get for her and her loved ones. Many others ladies around who knew them were jealous of her and always wish to be in her position. The man proposed marriage as expected, the parents also enjoy the luxurious lifestyle the man incur on them over time but no one was asking questions?
The wedding ceremony and the likes were the talk on town, the grown, suit, companies, event Centre they used and the likes. It was an amazing experience for the people who attended the wedding. Eventually, she moved in with her husband to discover that he was an armed robber. He steals to make a living and if needs be he can kill during the cause of operation. It happened that she saw a gun in one of his packing boxes while getting things arranged in the house. She wept and await the husband arrival to confront him regarding the gun she saw. Do you know she does not have an idea of the job he does before marriage and now she is stuck or be killed by her husband if she refused to adjust appropriately to the terms given by her husband?
The reason I cheap in this story is to reflect that no one is asking necessary questions to sojourn in this life. I believe in God for guidance and direction because He knows best and knows all. When we find ourselves in a state where we don't know what to do, it is expected to look within us connected to our creator to guide and teach us the way to go. This is how it has been working for me, most times when am lost between two or more decisions I look within and I follow the path that gives me peace of mind despite all odds.
I go for what I'm sure about, things that will give me peace and fulfilment. It I feel the question is nobody else busy but mine because the choice I make will eventually result to what my decision attracts. Life is in phases but men are in sizes. Keep looking within rather than focusing on what you see that is not.
The best way to go is where you find peace for your soul. We all will make that choice what should I do? This will happen when you are left alone to decide for yourself, by yourself and to yourself. So think about it, when you find yourself in such a state what will you do? Or what will I do even when I don't know what to do? What would I still do?
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
Why Suicide is the Only Option - Concluding Part
Why Suicide is the Only Option? This is the concluding part...
Do you know that everyone in a way or the other have thought of suicide before, though it wasn't obvious as it were we all have someway? Most especially when things turn in a way that frustrated our effort, some will say "I just felt like dying" but the amazing thing was that we snap out of it instantly without giving it a chance to domicile our heart. We all chose to let our frustration melt like wax till things began to become normal or even better again. There is more to life than just giving up, you never can tell what good awaits you after a painful experience. The moment the pleasure of achievement or greatness comes, that instant we forget our pain.
Suicide is a real deal to tackle or kick against by all means. I have come to know that it doesn't walk alone, mechanisms or agents are working in partnership with suicide😜. The agents are the reason why suicide is the only option. These mechanisms if not properly managed or control suicide would sometimes be the only option. Every one of us has one way or the other been afflicted by these agents one way or the other. We can't deny their effects on us during those moments. Moreover, the fact remains that they will always attack us in time to come but the way out is to guard our heart with all diligence because out of it comes issues of life.
Let me give you five agents among many others that project why suicide is the only option so that you may be aware of their enterprise in future.
****Fear (Fear of the unknown)**** **-** Many people in the world today don't have a clue of what life is all about, all they know is they are human beings just here on earth. This kind of people can easily be manipulated mentally for evil works such as suicide bombers or on suicide missions and the likes. The other kind of people are those who have involved themselves in one thing or the other which does not guarantee a pleasant return, so they make up their mind that it won't go well so the best option is to commit suicide in order not to experience the foreseen harm. When fear of the unknown takes over the mind of any individual, such person is half dead already. I pray we will not find ourselves in such a state. Amen. However, for those that fall in this category the way out is to create a sense of hope in them for a better tomorrow.
****Depression -**** This is another agent that project that suicide is the only option in the mind of its victims. There are so many things happening around us that are depressing but we should not allow it to affect us or get into our minds. When depression takes hold in the life of an individual, such person will have nothing to regard not live for rather hope to end the journey of life as soon as they can. We all have heard of several cases of depression and its result on such individuals. The way I feel it can be avoided or overcome is to guard our heart as said earlier and purposely choose to be happy. When things don't warrant you to be joyful find other means to be, don't give room for depression before suicide is suggested.
****Failure -**** This is another agent that has successfully ruined the lives of many to suicide. Many because of failure in one thing or the other ended their lives thinking there is nothing else to live for in life. Just as the one I talked about in the previous article on suicide, because she failed an examination and had an extra year to graduate she decided to end her life. Failure has battled with everyone in one way or the other but we all conquered that is why we are still here living our lives to the fullest. When failure conquers the heart of man, it has this way of suggesting the unthinkable to the mind of man. This is where such individual sometimes sees suicide as the only option just like Lobo in the movie titled the 3Idiots🤪. The end of a failure is when you fail to continue, the way out is to try again, not to give up and have the focus to succeed despite all odds. Failure is not the end but a means to get to the end.
****Anxiety -**** This is another agent that poison the mind of man to choose suicide as the way out of their worries. We all worry about one thing or the other but many of us always wave it off our chest facing the reality till our expected end surfaces. Several individuals are not lucky as we are, their worries has graduated into something else that is beyond mental imbalance which eventually projects suicide as an option. When we get worried about anything, we have a choice to make either we let it overwhelm us or we let it off our mind by engaging in something inspiring or motivating. We are to encourage, inspire or motivate anyone found wanting of anxiety.
****Challenges -**** This is another agent of suicide, it is either I do it or die attitude. Many of us are going through several challenges now and even then but have decided to face them till the end. When challenges before you are projected to do or die, many of us end up choosing to do it rather than dying but some others do not have that grace to face the challenges point to point. Challenges make us strong than the way we use to be each time we choose to tackle them. People who often commit suicide due to the challenges life throws at them are not worse than we are but it was the choice they chose that seem best to them that differentiate us from them. Always encourage people going through challenges, don't add to their predicament because you never can tell how far they have been fighting to survive. The way out is to face such challenges with all we got hoping for the best always without giving any thought to suicide. Challenges are bridges that lead to two destinations either the one that will make you or break you but the choice to that destination is in your hands I make.
As I conclude, there are other agents which you can think of that can bring about suicide but I'm sure of these suicide agents above. Never stop being a fighter because the mind is a battlefield indeed. If you must win, you have half won in your mind and if you must lose it is half done in your mind. Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. I believe Justice has been served on this topic why suicide is the only option. My question is, what came to your mind first when you saw this topic?🤐😜 maybe this guy is planning something close to suicide😟hmm? Do you know it could be true because I was battling with these agents I mention above but I am an overcomer always? I will live fulfilled and nothing will cut my life short without fulfilment of purpose here on earth. Be encouraged and inspired today.
Suicide is never an option!
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
Why Suicide is the Only Option - Part 1
Why Suicide is the Only Option
Waking up this morning thinking through what my engagement will be makes me think otherwise, the demands all around me is just so challenging but who can tell. Some people will say I'm better than some people, I'm privileged in many things than many others likewise I have all I can to meet what I need so what can be my challenge. Truth be told, yes I am privileged than more others who I see around, I'm blessed than you can ever imagine and am living the life I choose to live without constraint from any parties. Then ask me, what will happen to me to say suicide is my only option?
There are thousands of thousands of accounts of suicide around the world today. The rate at which people commits suicide is increasing on daily basis, most affected persons are young adults and those who can't catch up with life any longer. I have always wondered what will happen to a man that will make him commit suicide?🤷🏼♂️ but come to think of it is suicide the only option?
Let me start with Judas Iscariot the disciple in the Bible, Jesus Christ's financial manager. When he betrayed his Master to discover the maltreatment His enemies planned for Him, he couldn't handle it then he felt bitter that he sold out his Master for unbearable torment. So, the only option for him was to commit suicide by hanging himself on a tree. The Bible says; for he who is hanged is accursed of God (paraphrase). For him to have hanged himself, he was cursed already. I believe that in as much it has been written that someone will betray Christ, so it is a must that Christ will be betrayed but it was not written that the person who betrayed Him will hang himself. Well, just a thought though. This proves that suicide is not the only option, in this case, it was his choice to commit suicide.🤷🏼♂️
There was a case I witness before I graduated from the University. There was this girl who was also a final year student that year but to her amazement, she carried a course over which automatically means she won't be graduating that year. So, she started writing suicidal thoughts on her WhatsApp status. When her friends saw the post no one took note but one of her colleagues felt the urge to just check how she was doing after the news on the course she failed. Unfortunately, when she got to her hostel the door was locked from the inside and she wasn't opening nor did she picked her calls. The friend had to call the attention of other students and the hostel manager. They broke the door in to discover she had drank sniper insecticide chemical substance which effects was already showing symptoms on her. She was rushed to the school clinic and fortunately she gain consciousness though I don't know how the story all ended but I knew she tried committing suicide. In this case, is suicide the only option? To me, I don't think so it was her choice. Is failing a course for an extra year worth committing suicide?🤷🏼♂️
I also read about a woman in the newspaper sometime last year. She was owning a debt of #120, 000 but couldn't pay. She had to jump down the bridge into the ocean below but she was rescued. Is suicide the only option? To me, it was her choice.🤷🏼♂️. Also, I hear of a lady who was dumped by her boyfriend (boyfriend ooo🤐), she was bittered till she drink sniper insecticide chemical substance till she died. Like seriously, is suicide the only option? I think everyone has his or her choice to make to either move on in life or move out of it? We all have choices to make whenever we are challenged in any way.🤷🏼♂️
The least I can decide for myself is to commit suicide🤷🏼♂️, like for what reason? Like what happen? Even if I'm to die for someone it shouldn't be on the note of suicide, suicide is never the only option it is a way to outlive one's earthly challenges and predicaments. But do you know that life continues after life here on earth, the spiritual world takes its course till judgement unto eternal life or suffering? The choice we make now determines where we move on to next.
To me, I feel suicide is not the only option nor should it be an option to shy away from our challenges and predicaments.
Thanks for reading, except the concluding part...
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
My Dreams My Job.
My Job, My Dreams.
I have seen some people work hard than you can imagine and still have nothing to show for it, I have seen who hold their job with high esteem and still have nothing to show for its aftermath, some have even put all their best working for others and at the end of it all, they still lack behind. Also, on the other side I have seen people who do less and earn more, people who invest in what they enjoy doing and end up making a huge impact in life, so did I witness people who pursue what they feel is best for them and actualized their purpose in life. My conclusion is this life is indeed a twist of happenings to wonder at.
Growing up before now I use to believe greatness comes as a result of hard work but when I start seeing hardworking people and no sign of greatness in them rather relegated in some ways questions began to arise in my heart. These questions I pondered day and night finding answers that can justify the struggles of man. What is the way to greatness in life? Is it hard work? Hard work on one job, business, engagement or what? I want to know, yes I want to know.
Every child growing up is urged to go through the process of schooling, get good grades, good pay job and be happy? Like really, this doesn't work again the last time I checked. We are in the days where thousands of students graduate annually, the rate of unemployment skyrocket, not to talk of good pay jobs, so tell me how those graduates can live happy as we were told? Is it the societal system that did wrong, the masses, the government, parents, the educational system, or religious beliefs or what?
Fortunately for me as a graduate, I got a job at least unlike other unfortunate graduates so to say as regards getting a job in a multinational company. I intend to be hardworking as we have always been told but to my surprise meeting up with target performance as required is not visible to meet due to logistics. They know without some things being put in place the target demand can't be met but despite all this, I'm still required to meet the demands of both the company and its customers. So, tell me how can greatness emerge?
I worked to my best ability to the extent that physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially am not seeing any progress of greatness yet... I thought hope this is not a cat and mouse race? Oh my oh my🤦🏼♂️? What a world I now find myself in. The most concerning aspect of it all is that since the job started have always struggled to meet up my dreams as I desired. Before the job, I had more time to learn in a diverse dimension, self-development, improving my potentials, gifts and abilities but since the job started I rarely have time for all these rather struggle to meet up targets and company's demands alongside with its customers. Am I on the right path I ask myself? What am I doing here? What are my goals while here? Till when will I do this? Is this how my greatness will emerge? Oh my 🤦🏼♂️...
My dream is to make an impact, tough lives that will touch the world, do things that will outlive me after I'm long gone and live a life of fulfilment. I want to die smiling to the gate of heaven saying I have done what I was called to do on earth so I can rest on God's shoulder glorifying His name forever. These are my dreams and desires. The amazing thing about all these is that God has given me access to see the greatness that I can become, He gave me a voice I can sing with which has made many great, He has given me hands to write which I have also seen many become great as a writer, He gave me a creative mind which I have seen many creative things that generations to come will always live to remember, He has given me the ability to make other become what they can be by inspiring, motivating and counselling them which I have seen many become great through all these giftings. Please, tell me if greatness is not ahead of me with all these giftings but I am stuck around my job for now😢😟.
Well, will I say just for now, just for a while who knows tomorrow? What if I don't live for tomorrow, what if today is my last, what if this is the chance I got, what if all I have is now? My job or my dreams? This is the question that has been running through my mind lately and this is my conclusion "I will do my best as I work for my company meeting demands as expected but not at the detriment of my dreams?" My dreams are far important to me than my company demands, I will rather work to see my dreams becoming a reality by all means. I will not trade my dreams for anything neither will I leave them dormant nor lose them. My dreams will be my job and not my job my dreams, my dreams have come to stay and outlived me and my job is to make it happen before my time is up here on earth.
This is what I believe now; "My dreams is my job, my job is to see my dreams come to reality and I must work hard on my job to see my dreams outlived me after am long gone for many generations". I will keep my dreams, hope and faith alive till the end of time and I will not give up on my dream till my last breath as a living being. Afterlife I will meet my God empty, fulfilled and glorious in an appearance before Him till eternity. My dreams my job.
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
Openness Demands
The most open person existing on earth are children, they find it easy to relate with anyone that gives them attention. When children need attention, parents majorly are expected to give them the attention they needed. I have seen some parents who it has become their usual act shutting up their children who need their attention in some ways.
When a child is shut up, such child withdraws from being open regarding the matter, even sometimes this leads to closing up general. This is when they stop talking about themselves and asking questions regarding a matter that is of concern to them from their parents.
Also, when you detect that a cheerful child suddenly becomes shy parents are expected to become more attentive to such child but in most cases, it is always difficult to penetrate such child. Patient and understanding are required here if not, the children-parents relationship will be ruined rather the child will keep up with the parents-children relationship instead. Relationship communication is expected to be a two-way channel of relation but in cases like this, it becomes a one-way flow which is parents-children relation.
We are in a world where parents don't bother about educating their children on matters of concern that they will encounter outside the walls of their homes. Parents should educate their children on pressing societal issues like sex education, moral values, manners of expressions, peer group and pressure among many others. Understand that if you don't educate them, the society will even beyond the level they should know which might be unhealthy for them and pollute their reasoning or mind.
The media has also become a high channel of influence on our children and the main issue here is that some parents don't mind what their children watch. Children these days often imitate what they watch on TV, hear on radio, music, internet among others. However, It is advisable for parents to always review any media programs or shows be it cartoons, music, movies and the likes before their children invest their minds in it and enlighten them if needs be.
To parents, let your children's matter be your concern because when they go off track it will be traced back to you. So to avoid that, start giving them the proper attention they needed now and then. Children think faster than you think, don't let their age deceives you because some will say "he is just a child or she is just coming up" that child knows more than you think. Move closer to them, you will be surprised to find out what that child knows. Openness demands from both parties, when children discover that you compromised then they close up (not being open) which make cost you your children-parents relationship.
Finally, parents should keep away any materials that may endanger the children's mental health, invest positively in their minds, engage with them mature conversation and help them solve difficult puzzles and issues. It helps them grow better and become more articulated in all they do. In conclusion, when they complain about a thing or person don't ignore nor neglect their view of point because we are grooming them to become future leaders and they are to live on after us... Any parents who take note of all these will win their children to themselves and the openness is unmeasurable.
Hope I have been able to pass a message across to parents across the globe...
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
Children Should be Warned
We live in a world where children are no longer safe with strangers, friends, extended relatives even close confidence. They are abused in so many ways, forms and this have a negative influence on them.
When I was much younger, I use to play with my auntie and her friends. They were university students then, each time I enter their room I use to see pornography magazines everywhere. As a kid I live curious to know what it is all about, even sometimes I see them on bikinis not minding I was there. This polluted my mind over time and I struggled to find my way out of this mental dilemma.
Also, there was a time an elderly man was caught up with a child being abused. When he was interrogated, he noted that the girl child was always tempting him each time she sat on his lap. I wonder how will a kid girl tempt a mature minded individual till he abused her sexually. However, every parent should warn their children to desist from sitting on anyone's lap most especially girls and the boys should be guided when around the opposite sex be it younger or older ones no matter the situation.
I have also witnessed parents taking baths or showers with their children over time. I wonder what message they are passing to them and how this can help the children become better adults over time.
Many have forgotten that children are also emotional beings, when they are exposed to activities that will unleash their sexual reasoning they will begin to ask questions to feed their curiosity and this can endanger their mental faculty especially when they ask the wrong people.
When parents dress up before their children, they may end up looking out for others who should dress up before them or vis-a-vis. It is best to always avoid dressing in front of your children no matter what age. Guide your children emotional curiosity.
I have witnessed over time when adults refer or address other people's children or children as my wife my husband, even some will go far calling your wife their wife or your husband their husband? Like why should this be?
They always forget that when some sensualized words are proclaimed, the natural receives such words to act on till it becomes a reality. Please, let avoid calling children my wife and my husband it stirs in them anxiety and curiosity to be one at their age. This is why some children tend to get lose to people you least expected till they get abused sexually.
Someone says show me your friend and I will tell you who you are. The parent should ensure they monitor their children with whom they play with. Children also abused each other sexually, they try to explore what they have seen someone do be it their parents, other people, adults or on media.
When I was teaching in a school years ago, we heard the report of a pupil who took her female classmate to the toilet with the mission of inserting a pencil into the private part of the other girl willingly but was caught up in the process by the class teacher. The girl said she use to see her mummy do that for other mummies. The mother was a nurse and she use to witness get mother take delivery of pregnant women in the house. So, as parents let mind what we do before children and also the other children they mix up with.
We must be ever ready to listen to our children, let pay attention to them because there is always something to say. When your child is not comfortable with someone don't force such child rather find out what the problem is. Likewise, when your child like someone beyond reasoning investigates the mutual relation your child is having with that person so that your child won't be taken advantage of.
I believe you can also agree with me on these things that children are passing through and should be aware of any of these red flags. Draw your children closer to you, be open to them and they will reciprocate too. The more trust they have in you, the better chance and influence you have over them. Children are wonderful creatures from God they are to be treated well and not to be abused.
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
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#03 Since You Pass Away
Welcome to the concluding part of this series "Since You Pass Away". I strongly believe that you have been able to see what it means to see someone or something dear to you Pass Away but life continues.
Nevertheless, all alive today have left 2021 behind likewise has it passed away. Though many won't have let the year go just like that if they have the power to do so but unfortunately time has no boundaries nor barriers to living its nature. The year has been a glorious one for many including me and horrible for some others. It all depends on the angle you are seeing it from.
The year 2021 am sorry I have to see you go, you are indeed a year to always watch for, a year of supernatural abundance for our supernatural turnaround. I believe so much in 2021 till the end for a supernatural turnaround in all ramifications of life. Fortunately, I experienced high measures of it someway somehow I least expected. I started the year as an undergraduate, ends it as a graduate, I met amazing personalities who in one way or the other added more value to my life, my belief system was tested if of a true I believed which grew my faith in God the more and at the end all thanks to God.
Though, I wasn't perfect as I may look. I have some wrongs set before me in the year 2021 which was dealt with as best as I can. At first, it wasn't easy starting but I pushed through till I see them no more. Hope am not bothering you with all the talk about me.
However, the message is Since the year had passed away what have you missed, what have you seen, what have you stopped doing, what have you started doing and so on. I believe everyone is up to something this year? What are your plans Since 2021 passed away, what are your engagement, what are the measures you are putting in place and so on?
For me, marriage is knocking and am in for it. If I don't go for it now when will I? I have made my plans, budgets, preferences of needs and I have commenced work on it. I believe everything is in it with me, so is the universe and God approves it.
Since 2021 passed away, I have come to realise the measures of knowledge I have acquired over time but I have not put them to work. Many of us have read over and over again about many things, acquired several skills and built up capabilities but are still struggling to put these things to work. Since the year pass away, I see the reason why we must put them to work for our desired turnaround. It is not about what you know but about what you do with what you know.
I am not saying there won't be challenges sort of but have the understanding that they will push you to do the best you can regarding any matter of concern till you earn for yourself a good report. Challenges will either make you or break you, you will either fall on the winning side or the failing side, it will either push you ahead or keep you behind. Therefore, it is best to prepare for the unexpected this year. Virtualise the chances, strengths, opportunities you have this year rather than worrying about the weakness, troubles and challenges ahead. All we need to do is to focus on the course of life, using what we have to get what we want in a licit way or manner and attain the desired height we look up to achieving.
Why not use this as your field of execution, execute the plans that are long due for, unleash the potentials you possess defeating fear and ignorance, invest the year ahead and earn for yourself a fortunate story to tell this time next year. Since you passed away should be on a positive note becoming better than you use to be and making a fulfilled life to live on.
Thank you for reading through and not getting bored of me my story... I believe you get the message?
#Peace
#OkanlaDavid
#02 Since You Pass Away
#02 Since You Pass Away
To continue from where I stopped from my last article on this series;
Getting home that night after Church service, no one knew anything was wrong nor did my father die. Everyone saw me relate, as usual, no one suspected a thing and I was filled with excitement. Nevertheless, I was pained at the same time but I could hide it in my smiles and laughter. After the service, I said to myself He is gone.
What was going through my heart was "How I wish this and that" but he is gone already. I walked home pounding on his memories and the word I already received that he will leave us soon. I just couldn't explain any better what went wrong.
I can't remember how I slept off when I got home but to my surprise, I had a dream. I saw my father and me wanting to cross the road to the other side but he was limping as he walks so I tried to help him work properly but he refused. He said he could do it that he was not a baby as he use to say when he was alive each time I treat him like one🥰😍😁. And I asked him if I did well and hope I will also marry well then he said yes that I have nothing to lose rather I will enjoy all that God will give me. He went aside to urinate, I also joined but he was finished before I do then he started walking ahead which I couldn't catch up till I woke up.
I was amazed to see him in such a manner. It is well, it has been three and a few months since he passed away. However, this is one of my pass away stories to tell. No matter how long we live, we will all pass away someday while those that are left behind will tag us as pass away. Nevertheless, my prayer is none of us shall pass away untimely in Jesus Name. Amen. We shall live to fulfil purpose here on earth.
Other things had passed away in my life to date. I can remember my first day in junior secondary school, it was a great experience for me. My father took me there for enrollment, on our way he encouraged me to do well and aspire for the best in life. I can't forget those words, these words kept me going.
I met new friends and teachers who I find interesting to be around. This time had passed away but the memories still lie in my mind. It was a public school where we have many classes and students. I was in JS1F which consists of 105 students😱, I was like WHAT! But got no choice at the end of that class I ended in 29th position among others... When I got home, my uncle asked for my report card to challenge my position but he got surprised after seeing the students population. 🤐 I just walked into the room will pride😎.
In JS2F we were 89 students and when the session was over I ended in 10th position. I was the class entertainer, my friends and I were like band guys. We have a drummer - he drums using the desk, we a rapper, I was the vocalist and dancer and one other cheerleader. Other class members will come to watch and listen to us as we entertain the class when no teacher is around. All teachers stay in the staff room they only come to class if need be or they are called for. It was so fun, singing, dancing, playing, bullying around during school hours. The time had passed away, what a time to remember.
I was in JS3k when I had my first girlfriend 🙈, we were both shy about the relationship we share which was influenced by other peers. There was even a time when our French teacher used my class as her teaching assessment exercise which was invigilated by her superior. She ask questions in French which was one of her student strengths because I used to engage well in her class. I was like 🧐the class book warm but I still enjoyed being the class entertainer.
Life after junior secondary school opens me up to another lifestyle. When I got entrance into Senior secondary school I saw my JS classes as my past till now. But I still have contact with a few friends including my first girlfriend but we are just friends. They are only the past I still see and keep up physically. Many years past already, these are passed away and even since we are still here alive and hoping for the best to come. There is no better yesterday only if we can do the best we can today. Life still continues since you pass away.
To be continued...
#Peace ✌️
#OkanlaDavid
#01 Since You Pass Away
We all have one way or the other lost something or someone to the pass. Do you know that feeling of loss? I could remember when my father pass away, it was not really shocking for me at first when I was called but when I reflected on the news later on I began to feel the pain of Loss.
When my father passed away, I feel the vacuum of a father in my heart. Though He has been ill for a while the love and bond of the family strengthen him to fight strong. It was a case that I was all over him always, feeding him, bathing him, cloth him, watching over him over the night, chatting with him when awake and some others.
We often take him to the hospital for treatment until we were told not to bring him as frequent as we do. The hospital expenses and stress reduced but drugs and home care increases. It was really hard for everyone in the house because we all felt the heat sort of. Then I was still much at home and not working so I spent more time with him, ensuring that his needs were met.
During that time we had fewer friends and extended family come checking on our welfare, they all stay away except for very few persons. We tried other means to get recovery herbal treatment and the likes but all we did was just to spend money and nothing seem different. Spiritually we did all we can but only God knows best.
Time went on and on, I saw the love between my father and mother despite all odds they still reflect the love for one another. I hear it in their voice, saw it in their action and I feel it in my heart. Love truly knows no bounds, neither does it know consider the opinions of others. My father will always want to see my mother around even to the extent of feeling jealousy when another male person comes visiting. We all laugh out the act but I felt how he loved her.
My mother also proved her love for her family so dearly without blemish. Mother loves father dearly no one can deny this fact, she spend what she had, her time, resources and never mind her loss. At the same time she catered for the family; schooling, feeding, rent before we moved to our own house, monitoring, ensuring the home is in order. It was a test of time for us all.
I saw every reason to help my mother take of my father till I gain admitted into the university. I felt that overburdened on mother's shoulder because things I relief her of will become visible to her. The horrible part was I felt he has little time to live and I never shared the feeling with anyone.
I travelled back home for a short while after the semester exams when I saw my father he has become calm and restful and I said to myself it getting nearer. I embraced him as much as I can, chat with him for a while and left him to rest. I appreciate my mother for her care and support. Then I left for school the following week and while on my way I felt it strong that I will be called in school that he passed away.
I was preparing to enter into the exam hall for the accounting test on that faithful day when I received a call from my mother that father had passed unto glory. I couldn't believe nor deny it. My mother's brother also called to inform me and check how am doing. I responded as if I wasn't bothered, till I got to the hall for the test. The course was a borrowed one from another department, I did the test for just doing sake and I went to church aftermath.
After church service walking home that night, suddenly father's reflection comes done on me. Then, tears drop down my eyes as I walked home. I was just thinking and at the same time talking to myself considering how it had come to this. If I have the power I would have raised him up as Jesus would to but what can I do.
On one side I was glad he was gone due to what he was passing through mentally and physically. Also, on the other side how I wish he lived to reap the fruits of his labour. He so much loved his wife and his children. He truly cares and will sacrifice for us. Father was gone already but my heart still search to see him before going.
As I conclude this part #01 I had a sweet encounter over the night that gave me rest understanding that he was with me as at the time I was searching him out in my heart. Nevertheless, there is still more to know about "since you pass away" and understand that this is just one among many others things that pass away.
To be continued...
#Peace ✌️
#OkanlaDavid
Looking Forward
Last year was a memorial to me, it was supposed to be a year with many moments of glory and a lot of recognition. I remember when that year began where I spent a lot of time behind the computer, in the church, school, even at home, slaving over every single detail to ensure that all I do must result in testimonies likewise my write-ups will hit every headline, launch some of my singles on time and above all, gets accepted by the right platforms.
The year started with a great pitch where I was able to utilise every chance I got. I met several personalities who received me and will be willing to offer me different accelerator programs and a couple of funding deals but I worked with a set of individuals whose interior motives were different from mine. Our engagement was not strengthened by collective effort rather some badmouth the chances we got. However, I had no choice order than to invest more in those who are willing to work with me and myself.
As they say, fortune favours the bold, so I chose the one that gave me the most benefits and also considering that we all must laugh last. Fortunately, we ended well investing more in ourselves and leaving behind those that are not on the same page with us till the programs end. The year was indeed an acquisition of skills for my team and I, full of what to do but financial power was our concern to execute what we know till we part ways.
First of all, I would like to welcome the New Year with the hope that this year will bring blessings, prosperity and joy to you, me and all mankind. The New Year holds great promise for each of us. The New Year should be about setting goals, aspirations and planning towards achieving them.
On this note, I want to share with you what I will be looking out for in this new year with a specific focus on my spiritual growth and commitment, writing abilities, branding, social media initiative programs, my songs, building a godly and positive relationship, building financial capacity and invest to re-invest, marital settlement, team spirit and above all "all that I do must glorify God in all ways". I plan to see all these come to pass before the year ends. However, I know I can't do all these by my strength, wisdom or power? All I need is God in it all.
When I think about the year 2021, I am really excited about the challenges I was able to overcome. Also, I'm glad for the ones that lie ahead this year and the possibility of working with amazing like-minded people in having them solved. I am grateful to God for all my experiences in 2021. It was an amazing year both personally and professionally, as a result of which, I have improved significantly both as an individual and as a responsible citizen. I will be working with positively oriented persons towards the progress of what we do and seeing how our efforts are paying off will give me hope that we can indeed make a difference.
The challenges of 2022 are many but I believe we are ready to face them head-on to make sure that more people are made to benefit from the good works we enjoy. I will pursue the needful to earn remarkable results and never stop being grateful to God at all times.
This new year, I promise to work hard to set higher standards for greater achievement than last year and move it forward with even more commitment, determination and enthusiasm.
Let me use this medium to tell you that 2022 will be an enlightening year for me in all ramifications. I know it by the signs. I see it in the stars and I hear it from my challenges ahead and winnings too. This year is going to be a great one for us because we are ready to take on the world.
Waste no time because time waits for no one. I have a theme am working on but that is for later. I tend to conclude that little there, little here will bring about a striking balance but the glory is to have something positive to show at the end of it all. I look forward to seeing that we all utilise the new year well with proof to show for it.
#Peace ✌️
#OkanlaDavid
Last Day for Gratitude
Who dare say God is not worthy to be praised? Who dare feel gratitude is not worth giving? Who dare won't appreciate God for life? Who dare say God did not do anything? Who dare writes that gratitude shouldn't be our attitude this season? I wonder deeply who dare tempt the efficacy of God?
Understand that there are many things to appreciate God for, things we know about likewise the ones we don't know of. God says "People perish because they lack knowledge" when knowledge is void abuse is inevitable. We must learn to embrace knowledge at all times most especially regarding gratitude to God.
Do you know that your waking up each morning is not one power nor might by the doing of the Lord. Do you know that someone slept last night and couldn't wake up this morning somewhere? Do you know such person also have plans as you do, same as family, even have something to live for but it was just too unfortunate? So will you say, it is not worth the gratitude to God?
Do you know that the power of sensitiveness is beyond our strength, might and reasoning? The ability to sense happenings is worth giving thanks for, the sense of knowing and the act of will. Have you ever imagined how a mad man thinks, how he feels, even how he relates with living and non-living things? The mad man is never aware of his mental state nor identifies his predicament. Do you see the difference between a mad man and you? Isn't it worth giving God thanks?
Do you know God also watches over the poor, the beggars, even the madman we ignore down the street? Have you ever imagined or ask yourself do a mad man get ill due to an unhealthy substance taken? How did he get healed when ill of fever or stomach aches or cold or what have you... They just got healed supernaturally without going to the hospital or using any drugs. The same illness killed someone you heard about next door, even some others illness gets complicated.
There are many in the hospital now crying in pain both physically and mentally seeking relief as they may wish. It's unfortunate that it not working the way they wish for, am not saying this to mock nor jest but to make us see reasons why we must be thankful. There are some of you that your health was challenged but you won over and became healed. Thank God that you have the capacity financially and other resources needed that get you better. Even those that didn't even get I'll in any way or the other, you think it is by the way you live or good food you eat? It is just the Lord's doing that all.
In all we do let appreciate God for sound health all through, even healing you from the ailment you think will have grown worst. However, the last day of the year is worth showers of gratitude. In as much you are alive, healthy and strong when challenged till now gratitude should be your attitude.
Never ignore the place of gratitude in your life, someone somewhere is fighting to survive likewise the position you are in today is someone else prayer point hoping on God for intervention. Many people are out there going through stuff not to compare to what one is going through. Though we are all going through something, somehow, somewhere but we are still here standing strong and tall.
Think about the shelter over your head, do you know someone somewhere who doesn't have such privilege? The shelter is a major concern to some people you know down the street but your case is different. So, tell me why won't you give gratitude to God Almighty.
Above all, the last day of the year is worth giving thanks to God, unending gratitude should be part of us such a time like this and onward. The level of your gratitude determines the measure of the blessings you get from God. From the beginning of the year till now God has ever remained faithful. The last day gratitude should be a must for everyone that witnesses it or what do you **think**?
#Peace ✌️
#OkanlaDavid
I Did What I Can.
I could remember the last days in the year 2020 when I noted out that the new year will be a great one for me. I believe it so much that I saw the end from the beginning and was full of excitement without measure. The New Year is my year of perfection "I believe it I receive it" so I say to myself.
Starting the year 2021 was amazing for me because I was rounding up my first degree which I ought to have completed before the pandemic, even long before the pandemic. It was a breakthrough for me because many around me are done with their Masters already, some married, some with kids, some with good jobs well paid and the likes. This was one of my biggest dreams to be a graduate as many have it. I was so positive about it and I see nothing hindering it as in previous years.
The year started, I gave it my time, humility, patience, kindness, courage, love, tolerance, perseverance, commitment and determination. I tried so hard that everyone knew my effect and felt the impact. Although among many only a few recognised I was there, some even feel if I am not there someone else will be there even do better but I never allow that to pull me down or back. I just kept the zeal on, the fire burning and I never looked back on critics.
From the virtues I attributed during this time, I was able to earn strong and healthy relationships with people that matter, people who are willing to teach me what I should know and help me achieve my aim for the year. I also helped many others recognise their purpose and pursuits in life. It was a good feeling without regret despite all odds. I enjoyed it all, the teachings, learning, training, seminars, events, services and classes I was privileged to attend. The year was indeed loaded for me.
My challenges were not as much as my opportunities and privileges. Though, I was somehow carried away at times when I was challenged.
As a believer of Christ, the Holy Spirit is my greatest asset. The Spirit of God guided me all the way, there were times I wanted to end some strong relationships but He pets me to be patient concerning every issue.
Sometimes He urge me to apologise first to make peace, at first I looked stupid but it earn me honour and respect. What a wonderful year indeed.
My strength during this time was my belief system, potentials, skills, personality, association, mother, relations, my fiancee, gadgets and shelter. All these contribute to all that I was able to achieve so far this year 2021. My belief system is my faith in God that with Him all things are possible. In as much I have a God who is so faithful to fail, so will I not fail on my conquest for the year.
The potentials I had also pushed me to meet opportunities. I write, sings with the guitar, designs graphics, computer appreciation packages, moderate events and programs, coordinate children and teenagers, initiate exciting activities and exercises among many others. People were able to see these through me demanding my input in what they do. These gave me more access to know and learn more. The skills too added more vibes to what I do. The amazing thing about all these is that I wasn't aware of all these, I was just giving all my best shot in anything I find myself doing. I gave all I can in-kind, cash and services. I had no worries, I forget offends easily without being bitter in any way. I forgive at my best. Likewise, I do apologise first as I can before conflict escalate. It was just amazing.
Many see me as weak, foolish and dummy but they never had the privileges I earned nor do they attain the height of fulfilment as I did. The degree program ended with excitement and a sense of accomplishment. Where many others wouldn't nor do they end better than I do. God has been good to me, He has brought me this far and not to leave me. He is still here with me till the end of time. If being a fool, weak and dumb before others will make me achieve this far, I feel other virtues should be unleashed in the New Year.
However, never think you did not do all you can in this year to achieve that much as you expected. What you have done so far is the product of the best you put into the year 2021 and a signal to do better in the coming year. No matter how much you tried so hard to make it work, understand that only God can make the best happen and establish it forever till Jesus comes. If you rush into a thing without God you will rush out, so it is best to walk into the year with God, invest in your belief system, potentials, acquire new skills, secure good and healthy relationships, unleash the virtues in you and project a good and long-lasting personality this new year 2022 and it shall be well with you.
Wishing you all a prosperous new year ahead.
#Peace ✌️
#aGratefulHeart
#OkanlaDavid
Marriage is Good
All my life, I’ve seen several kinds of marriages; the one I feel is best, the one I feel is worse, the one I think shouldn’t have happened and so on. Have met people on several occasions whose perceptive of marriage differs from mine, which makes me question the union called marriage.
Is it a must to marriage, I asked myself? But the Holy Spirit reminded me that marriage is designed by God and no one can hinder it from happening if only the two individuals (the couple) agrees on it with God. Well, I rest my case afterwards when the Holy Spirit intrude on my carnal thoughts.
From that moment henceforth, I started praying ahead to God to prepare me for what am not prepared for in marriage. Oh Lord, prepare me for what you have prepared for me in marriage.
I believe the year 2022 is a year for me to take bold steps regarding the marital settlement, marriage is sweet when both parties are understanding and accommodating. Readiness to live together, commitment to one another, affectionate about each other and effective communication between the two parties should be encouraged. Marriage is not about the surface but deep within it is measurable.
This is what I thought about marriage, I think marriage is a good thing ordained from above to bless mankind on earth. In as much it is designed by God, this means there is a deeply hidden truth yet unknown to us about marriage - am still searching to know more.
The things of God are deep and can only be searched out by the Spirit of God. Just my thought!
The above photoshoot is my mission for 2022. Watch out!
What is yours?
#PeaceBeUntoYou
#OkanlaDavid
The Journey I Never Knew
All my life I desire timeliness in all things in as much am ready to start it. I believe things will work directly as thought and life can be dictated as it should be.
I forgot that life consists of several components and aspects which influences every of our input and decisions we make. Even this happenings most times happens unaware and it all depends on how we handle the situation at hand making it work for our good. It either we take advantage of these happenings or it takes its advantage over us (then we become affected sort of).
The journey I never knew at this point in my life is my academic journey so far. I am a citizen of Nigerian who aspires for the best and tends to become resourceful to my country. We all have the choice to become whoever we want to be whether by chance or by faith.
God has already blessed me with parents and guardians who believes in God and education bringing up a child. With gladness, both primary and secondary education went as forecasted. Nevertheless, the struggle begins aftermath. Life after secondary school is quite different from when I was in college, I started feeling the heat of pressure all around me. The major pressure was either getting a job or getting admitted into the university.
I wrote tertiary examination entrance on several occasions as we have it in my country Nigeria "PCE, UME, JAMB, UTME" all these exams are labelled as a ladder to get enrolled into the university. Accumulation of the exams I wrote was about 10times after secondary school.
Finally, I had my way into the Polytechnic through part-time studies aftermath direct entry into the university then graduated in 2021, 12years after secondary school. It can only be God all the way, He has held me close this far and till all is perfected. He kept me focused, determined and purposeful to catch up with all that have missed over time.
I appreciate all that had contributed to my academic success to date and I promise not to take you all for granted. Most especially the mother of me (Sweet Mother), you stood by me all this while, your support, care and affection never grow dim not ceased. Thank you for being there.
The year 2021 is indeed one of a kind. Perfection rolls within it for my good, nevertheless this is all the doing of the Lord.
Thanks for reading through and sharing my testimony with me.
#aGratefulHeart
#OkanlaDavid
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul...
The out pouring of the Love of God upon mankind is unimaginable and no man can tell it all.
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul...
Only the heart of understanding can feel this love deeply into the soul of man but who can tell.
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul...
New Birth in Christ is the only channel to the unstopping Love of God and the mind that is renewed always in the true knowledge of Christ.
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul...
What an everlasting Love of Christ in My Heart, what an everlasting Joy of the Lord in My Soul.
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul...
All I am today, all I am now, all I'm saying, all I have to say, and all I will keep saying is THANK YOU ALMIGHTY JESUS CHRIST who is seated at the right hand side of MY GOD, MY FATHER. Thank you.
Oh My Heart, Oh My Soul, A Grateful Heart and A Grateful Soul. Amen...
#Peace.
#BDD/OkanlaDavid
Birthday Wishes
Birthday comes just once a year, while deathday comes once a life time.
The years we have lived to witness till today is not by chance but by grace from the giver and taker of the life in us.
God is responsible for the breath of life in us, so He is worth of our praise and worship both in spirit and in truth.
No one celebrate death, most especially when the demise is worth to have lived longer.
Death takes always from the earth and position the souls of men for eternity.
The testimonies of death is horror and unpleasant in the sight of men.
However, this is the more reason why we ought to praise and worship God for the breath of life on daily basis.
For we slept and wake, it is God who has kept, preserved and sustained us all.
The wisdom needed to number our days on earth comes by appreciating God for the gift of life.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
I thank you oh Lord for today, adding another year to my age here on earth.
You have being my source of joy, happiness, strength, honour, wisdom, knowledge, glory, power, blessing and everything i am today and forever even till eternity. I thank God for everything.
I also appreciate my parents Late Muyiwa Okanlawon and Mrs. A. Okanlawon for driving me into this part of the earth and their parental responsibilities over me and also in faith.
My siblings, cousins, relatives, friends and well wishers.
I love you all for being part of me all the way.
I celebrate my spiritual parents both far and near, may God continue to increase you all in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.
I appreciate my bestie Olori Adetemi, you will always be loved and celebrated.
Thank you all for helping me this far in life.
I am a product of many spiritual fathers, parenting, and disciplines by grace.
Above all I AM A CHILD OF GOD, co-heir to our Lord Jesus Christ seated far above all, an overcome, a testimony, living miracle, walking grace and wonders, I am God representative here on earth.
Thank you God for another new year, shall it be filled with praise, thanksgiving and unending joy in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen
Happy Birthday to ME
I am Okanlawon Oluwaseun Daivd
I am Okanla David
I am the son of God bought by the prize paid on the cross of Calvary to manifest here on earth.
It is God who has made it possible for me this far, all glory be to Him and may His name alone be praise now and forever. Amen
#PeaceBeUntoYou🥰
#OkanlaDavid
What a Friend, What a Friend Like You!
What a friend, what a friend like you.
A friend not made out of gold, silver or bronze.
Not even out of diamond stones or precious treasures.
Neither made out of the finest waters nor mountain.
A friend not made out of dust so called.
What a friend, what a friend like you.
A friend made out of God's loving and kindness.
God who made her, made her by the breath of His nostrils.
A friend full of life, light and amazing potentials from above.
Who is beautiful, fearfully and wonderfully made by God the creator of all.
A friend made out of divine promise to man and the world at large.
What a friend, what a friend like you.
Everything about you is just perfect as God has created you.
Though, we all are work in progress into perfection and wholeness.
Becoming what God wants us to be as time will permit and grace given.
I cherish you because you are masterpiece of your kind with no pretence.
The glory of God sparkles in your countenance which is undeniable.
You are that friend everyone should long for neither covets to have.
What a friend, what a friend like you.
Since you walk into my life, have never felt alone nor find any like you.
You are lively spirited, beautiful, bright, intelligent and full of life.
You are selfless, humble, and full of virtues, strong willed to fulfillment.
Countless of amazing things that words can’t describe that who you are.
Thank you for being a friend and part of me now and even more.
What a friend, what a friend like you.
I pray this year shall launch you unto the center of the center of God's divine plan for you.
He will prepare you for what He has already prepared for you.
The numbers of your days shall you fulfill and you shall not be barren nor fruitless.
It is my prayer to also spend the rest of my days with you without blemish and struggle.
I love you so much, you are indeed a friend to dwell with forever.
What a friend, what a friend like you.
Olori Adetemi is what i call her.
What a friend, what a friend like you.
I know you have a friend like her? Do you?
Peace.
OkanlaDavid
I'm a virgin here?
There is always something new about life to learn. People often feel that there is no new thing under the surface of the earth, even the Holy Bible saying that the thing that has been is what will be again, and that which has been done is that which will be done again; and there is nothing new under the sun. This is every true but I believe that what an individual might know can be unknown to another and will be new when they come across such thing. Remember, I'm a virgin here!
Our society today has succeeded in structuring the mind of people regarding the word VIRGIN or when one is identified as a VIRGIN. The question is what do you understand by the word VIRGIN? Like someone will say; it is when someone has never experience sexual intercourse or the state of being sexually inactive sort of. This is every true but I believe there are also other terms to define the word VIRGIN. My definition being a virgin here mean “someone who has not done it before!” Done what, if you may ask? Your inexperience about a thing makes you a virgin regarding that thing you don’t know which you intend knowing. Hope you get the gist? Well, I'm a virgin here.
Well well well, literarily all am saying is am a starter here on this platform (read.cash). I am Okanla David, I enjoy writing, singing, meeting people, keeping fit, reading, am open to new knowledge and making others happy and feel important (intro in brief). I have a sweet friend who led me here believing I will make best use of this privilege to reach out to people and also earn through it. What a sweet friend and a lover! However, as a virgin here I believe there is more to know here on this platform; people to meet, things to learn and gain, cash to earn and above all lives to touch. Remember, I’m a virgin here.
If you are reading this, you can share your experience using read.cash and how I can improve being expose to more opportunities I know not (as a virgin like me). I believe what goes round will always come round, keep doing what you think is best and contribute to life making tomorrow a better place for everyone to live as possible. This word has always being my watch word over the years. Truth be told, I really want to know more and learn from people I come across on daily basis. Remember, I’m a virgin here.
It is what we know that makes us become known, likewise it is what we show that makes us a show. I believe that there is more to life than all we might have come across, so we are all virgins in one aspect of life or the other. Ensure you remain teachable, learnable and willing to know more only then can one become versatile as an individual. Keep learning, keep moving and Keep at it always. Should I welcome myself or will you welcome me on board? Remember, I’m a virgin here? Oh, who can tell.
Hola!
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