Month: August 2007

Still Here…

I am still here. Just have not felt much like blogging. My life is in slow motion right now, even though it is still as busy. My Decision Moment has taken an intresting spin. I will update pretty soon. I just need to sit beside a lake with my feet in the water.

Thankful…and Courage

I just got off the phone with my mom. Yes, we have a phone date every Friday night. I do take advantage of the MTN free midnight calls.

I am thankful for my mom. Everyday in the office, i scour the Nigerian Dailies, and i see huge headlines about deaths and shootings in Port Harcourt, the city where my mom lives. But thankfully, scripture is being fulfilled: eleven thousand shall fall down around you but it shall not come near you. My mom says her neighborhood has been pretty calm. They hear gunshots, but it’s not close by. There’s a curfew now in the city.

again, I am thankful for my mom and loved one’s safety – relatives, best friend’s family, etc. And i pray for the families of the innocent that have been caught in the crossfire. May they be comforted.

In other faith related matters, I have come to understand one of the words of God i wrote in my little prophecy book. Sometimes, victory is not about making progress. it’s just about still standing.

My decision moment draws closer. September 4 has been announced as the day NYSC camp begins. My company has hinted that like mordecai who was unrewarded for a service rendered, i am in line for a great recompense. My spirit says yes. My head says no. i wonder if i should stay as a church staff, or go look for greener pastures. My circumstances say go. My prophecies say stay.

I finally understand that it is not an answer i need. I already know the answer. it is the courage to go through i need.

Joshua 1 echoes in my head: Be of good courage….

Safety is of God

Psa 91:5-6 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the [bullet] that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

Port Harcourt, Nigeria, has become a gun battle town. My mom lives in Port Harcourt. My family and friends live there too. Abba, grant them protection. Bring back peace to the city. Amen.

Keeping Faith

She stood on the edge of the cliff. The wind rustled through her clothes. Her eyes stared straight ahead, blank, and unseeing. She started to take the step.

I found myself beside her. From whence I had come I knew not. She was not a stranger. I was her friend before the goodbyes.

“I’m sorry”, I said.
“I’m sorry, too”, she said.
“Don’t jump”, I pleaded.
“I’m lost”, she whispered.
“That’s why He sent me”.

Last night, I saved an old friend’s soul; someone who had drifted from God. I am a happy I haven’t been in too long. All the drama and valleys are worth it after all.

2Co 1:3-4 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

What Nerd Be You?

What Be Your Nerd Type?

Your Result: Drama Nerd
 

You sure do love the spotlight and probably have a very out-going and loud personality. Or not. That’s just a stereotype, of course. Participation in the theatre is something to be very proud of. Whether you have a great voice for musicals, or astounding skills for dramas/comedies; keep up the good work. We need more entertainment these days that isn’t television and video games (not that these things are bad, necessarily.)
Literature Nerd
 
Science/Math Nerd
 
Social Nerd
 
Gamer/Computer Nerd
 
Musician
 
Anime Nerd
 
Artistic Nerd
 
What Be Your Nerd Type?
Quizzes for MySpace

Conflict of being Chosen

I feel so alone. Every decision I am taking with my life is contrary to what is expected of me by family and friends.

I feel guilty too. It’s not all about me, is it?

I feel a conflict. God, or not?

kafo asked: what exactly r u talking about? more info.

@kafo, et al:

Me, Family and Friends=
Gen 13:10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.
Gen 13:11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other

vs

God=
Psa 105:17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
Psa 105:18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:
Psa 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him.
Psa 105:20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
Psa 105:21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
Psa 105:22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
Psa 105:23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
Psa 105:24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.

I know the end of both stories. It doesn’t make the choice easier.