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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 13-07-2011 10:42 PM
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I would like us to continue prayers from the Impact Team of InTouch (a Christian ministry). I will post prayers for today through Saturday, July 16, 2011, as I will be travelling. Please join me in prayer for travelling mercies...in Jesus name, amen.
My brothers and sisters here at 9japals, as the Holy Spirit directs you, please at anytime feel very free to lead us in daily prayers.
Master God,
We pray that we will listen and act on your ways as we reach out to those in Lagos and in Nigeria who do not yet know you. Those who have been deceived to believe that you are not helping your people right now, let their eyes be opened in Jesus name. Let them realize that what they see and/or what they are passing through is NOT too great for you. All it takes is them reaching out to you and accepting the only one that can transform their lives in an instant...Jesus the Christ! We pray that you grant us favor where ever we go, as we join with those who are also spreading the Good News of the gospel We ask this in our saviors name, Jesus Christ, amen.
Hebrew 3:13 reads:
Encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called "Today," so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: Why Nigerians Guys in abroad prefer those ladies in Naija(homebase) to those in |
on: 12-07-2011 06:39 PM
| | Too much lip service given to those 9ja guys abroad who choose to get caught up in and stay in wrong for selfish reasons.
Let's not forget the good and decent 9ja guys, the real guys who live for God. Those guys that are genuine, sincere and love their wife (or soon wife to be) very much. Those that take care of the family according to God's standards. They exist also and should be commended for staying strong and protecting their own.
Those guys that go back to 9ja and find their life partner and get married, it's their preference. Nigerians abroad that do find their life partner abroad and marry, it's also their preference. As well, Nigerians in 9ja that do find their life partner abroad and marry, it's their preference.
Though, I have to be real too, most Nigerian guys (others also ) who travel out DO change. They will get so caught up and allow themselves to get swept away in all that is going on around them. Many try to stay firm but it is usually other Nigerians that pull them in. Most find it difficult to stay straight and begin to bend. Even, let's be real many were not even straight before the went abroad. European culture is not so good but American culture...the worse for so many reasons. So, one has to really stay with God to make it there without being scrapped, bruised and severely damaged. If the guy breaks free in time (and some do), he will be the wiser but some don't make it ooo and are never the same.
The women, it's the same thing...they change too. The 9ja guys already know what they've been though and how it's the same for the women who are abroad also, so I believe this is why some do go back to 9ja to get married. Nigerian women back in 9ja should just be aware that things may not be as they seem.
The women abroad usually change from new information, more freedom, bad advice and keeping company with other women who are a bad influence. Many do break free in time and are the wiser but some are never the same again. | | | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: how far should a dumped gal go for a revenge? |
on: 12-07-2011 05:33 PM
| | Though it might be very hard for her and she might have to fight the thoughts everyday not to take revenge, she should place the case in God's hands and not place anymore upon her head.
The guy contributed to killing innocent lives, used and abused another human being (he didn't have to eventhough she did allow it) and now takes all of this to follow him into his marriage ...he will definitely eat his own. The killing of 14 lives, whom each had a purpose and destiny from God, she is guilty of aborting. She should repent, and ask God for forgiveness, and to save her. She should ask for mercy also because when it's time for her to harvest from these acts it maybe unbearable. She allowed herself to be inpregnated 14 times by someone who was not her husband, there is something broken inside her that only Jesus Christ can fix. | | | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: Heart Broken |
on: 12-07-2011 03:32 PM
| 95% of them?.wow!.tht's not true. so not true... cos some here get f#$&& up by women big time  [/b] | | | | |
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 12-07-2011 02:55 PM
| | I received a devotion today from Greg Laurie's ministry and would like to share it with all of you.
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
The Best Kind of Encouragement
So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great. (Job 2:13)
When Jesus entered the Garden of Gethsemane, He told the disciples, "Sit here while I go and pray over there" (Matthew 26:36). Then He handpicked Peter, James, and John to go with Him.
Notice that Jesus did not say, "Explain this to Me," because He didn't need an explanation. He was God, after all. Nor did He say, "Preach to Me," because He certainly didn't need a sermon. He just wanted His friends to stay with them.
Jesus was lonely. Though God and yet man, He was experiencing cosmic, epic loneliness, and He was asking for a little companionship.
This is a reminder that when someone is suffering, one of the best things we can do is just be there. Galatians 6:2 tells us, "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
When Job's world fell apart and he lost everything that was dear to him in a matter of hours, his wife only added insult to injury when she said, "Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!" (Job 2:9). Imagine that on a greeting card.
But Job had three friends who showed up, and when they saw Job covered in boils and despondent, they just sat with him and cried. And that was the best thing they could have done for him.
That is often what people really need when they are suffering—someone to just weep with them. We don't always need to have the answers. The fact of the matter is that we rarely do.
When someone is hurting or suffering, we can actually cause more pain when we try to give people answers. It has been said, "Preach the gospel, and when necessary, use words." Sometimes the best thing you can do is just be there.
Prince of peace, King of kings and Lord of lords...let us always remember this. Jehovah, we thank you for your love and grace. Let our minds be renewed in your ways, in Jesus name, amen.
2 Timothy 2:5-6 reads,
Follow the Lord's rules for doing his work, just as an athlete either follows the rules or is disqualified and wins no prize. Hardworking farmers are the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor. | | | | |
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 11-07-2011 08:42 PM
| This weekend I found some 9ja Christian movies online. I looked before and could only find little, but this weekend I found three nice ones on www.youtube.com. The names are, Fiwajomi, Running Against the Wind and Waiting For Time. Oh my goodness, they all are so very uplifting and encouraging!
Abba,
We are so grateful for the powerful indwelling of the Holy Spirit, who equips us to live a righteous life. Apart from the Holy Spirit, no one can live a godly life. We pray that all of us who is praying for Lagos and Nigeria everywhere, will learn how to rely on the Spirit rather than ourselves. Lord, please give us wisdom and favor, as we seek to share the gospel where ever we find ourselves. May we never let go of your hand...in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savioir, amen.
Romans 12:9 reads:
Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. | | | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: Heart Broken By An Igbo Man In London (Page 12) |
on: 11-07-2011 08:20 PM
| Poster i asked you to explain what really Transpired between you both, but you did not. How could you CLAIMED that you love a GUY after WASTING his precious 5 years relationship with you? Don't you think a man who is in desperately need of a paper from you will definitely part away after SIX months or one year relationship with you without archiving his aim towards you? And You seems to forget how necessary documents are to men in the western world, probably you didn't know cos your were born there  Someone loved you with his heart and you BETRAYED HIM just like that? (WHO IS HEARTLESS HERE?) Tell me what were you waiting for in getting PREGNANT for HIM or marrying him if you truly LOVED him as you CLAIMED in your writeup? And What other love were you expecting from him to show you? other than to marry or get you PREGNANT? Gosh You turn this DUDE down probably because he's not the kind of man you wanted to settle down with, but you loved his #@## right? he's just your SEX MACHINE simple and the guy said he don't want to service you no more, then you became furious. I hate BULL%#%## like this | | | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: what motivates you to get married? |
on: 11-07-2011 06:40 PM
| most pple ve diffrent reasons of getting married so i decided to ask my naijapals is::: A-to have a family B-i found one C-family pressure D-tired of being alone E-lust ur opinion is highly welcome!!!
None of these listed are reasons to get married.
I would say that first one has to be called to be married because according to the Bible not everyone marries (example Paul). If one is called to be married, then it's time to wait for the person God has for you and while single grow closer to God. Once you believe that person is in your life, pray to God for his advice and whatever he says DO IT, no matter how hard. If God blesses the union, and the two are married...remember that the husband and wife bond is the strongest bond on earth. Yes...the strongest, 1+ 1= 1...it is a supernatural union. This is why the devil attacks have increased tremendously against marriage. So many are under the influence of the spirit of lust and do the devils work around the clock. Because...attack the union, affect a family; affect a family, affect the children: affect the children, affect a community; affect a community, affect a nation; affect a nation, affect the future of that nation.
A faithful couple to God and to each other, UNITED, CAN and DO destroy the schemes of the devil and defeat intruders who try to destroy their marriage. Next comes children because they are wonderful gifts from God. [/b] | | | | |
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 10-07-2011 07:39 PM
| | Heavenly Father,
We kneel before you in thanksgiving for who you are and for everything you have done for us. You love us so much and gave grace to us, though we are so stubburn at times. We give you the highest praise...hallelujah! There is no one like you. Today, we pray for your supernatural protection for each member of the military and their family. And for those who truly are upholding truth and justice by your standards, in Jesus name. Please bless and provide for their needs in everyway, as they protect the nation. Also, uplift their families and provide for their needs...in Jesus name. May all false burdens placed on people. leaders or churches be removed in Jesus name, amen.
Romans 8:24-25 says,
Now that we are saved, we earerly look forward to this freedom. For if you already have something, you don't need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don't have yet, we must wait patiently and confidently. | | | | |
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 9-07-2011 04:15 PM
| | I received this devotional via email from Bishop KAB, and thought to share his message with all of you.
Faith in God
One way to grow in your walk with God is to never allow the things you've learned in the Word of God to get away from you. When you are introduced to more truth from the Bible, take it and add it to what you're now walking in. What you already know is a foundation on which to build. Therefore, don't throw away or forget the old. New truth does not negate the old. It is but another brick to add to the strong foundation of your spiritual house.
To walk in the blessings of God you must have faith. Therefore, it is important that we hold on to our faith and not let it slip away from us. Paul said that we ought to give more earnest heed to the truths we have already heard. He said we ought to pay more attention to what we already know. In other words, what we know, we don't throw away. We are always going to need faith. And we're always going to have to deal with the ramifications of the words from our mouth whether we know it or not. And let me say to you, when you let these things slip away - when you let them get away from you - you pay the price.
So often people learn something, then they move on to something else and forget about what they've already learned. You should always be adding to the house, so to speak. This way, when the trials of life come they won't even be able to shake you. You'll stand strong in the Word of God.
Hebrew 2:1-4 reads:
So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. The message God delivered through angels has always proved true, and the people were punished for every violation of the law and every act of disobedience. What makes us think that we can escape if we are indifferent to this great salvation that was announced by the Lord Jesus himself? It was passed on to us by those who heard him speak, and God verified the message by signs and wonders and various miracles and by giving gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose to do so.
Elohim, let us continue to examine ourselves according to your words and your standard. It is our desire to walk the path you have for us and never forget the things that you have taught us. Whether it be stealing, deceit, trickery, bitterness, resentment, envy, covetousness, jealousy, ill-competition, low self-esteem, etc. that has been allowed to reach the heart and blinds people to take it out on the innocent and hurt innocent people, Lord Jesus root out all, let their motives come from you...in your Holy name Jesus Christ, amen.
Father God, let your will reign in the newest country formed, the Republic of Sudan, in Jesus name, amen.
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Forum / Religion / Re: Why do some Christian hate Muslims with passion? |
on: 8-07-2011 06:47 PM
| | Please know that true believers...Christians or followers of Jesus Christ DO NOT hate muslims; and they DO NOT hate Jews. Who is spreading otherwise? And are they truly a Christian or mouth professing to be a Christian? There is a huge difference...an eternal difference actually. | | | | |
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: Heart Broken By An Igbo Man In London |
on: 8-07-2011 06:23 PM
| | So sorry dear...it is a big heartbreak to face what you are facing now. You shared that you decided to trust the guy, even when some were telling you to be cautious. There were probably other signs you saw with your own eyes and ignored because you couldn't believe the guy would treat you badly? Good for you, for standing your ground and not getting pregnant out of wedlock for him.
It is my hope that you don't allow this experience to rob your joy or interfere with who you are suppose to be for the man to come who is truly yours because all guy are not like this/nor are all Igbo guys (but sorry to say-many ooo). I pray that you do not allow anger, bitterness or resentment to take root. Who you wanted the guy to be and who he really was...two different people entirely. Who the guy really was, it seems he didn't love you at all...so let go soonest and move on with your life. Live and learn...and hope you one day forgive him, if you have not already. Take heart and know that what one does to others, they also do to themselves...so, he will not get away with hurting you.
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Forum / Relationships & Romance / Re: Nigerian mother of quintuplets ‘fights’ to remain in the UK |
on: 8-07-2011 05:48 PM
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Beautiful babies...God bless them all.
Whether the mom's motives were to take advantage of the UK law...only she can say but if so, she should make amends. As for the babies, they are here now and too frail to travel. The mom's extension really should be granted, it is the only humane thing to do regardless of the circumstances at this point in time. As for the money owed, the family and relatives should do everything they can to help the mom legally raise the money to pay off the debt. Then once the babies are able to travel, mom and the babies should NOT remain illegally in the UK but return home. The best.
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 8-07-2011 01:50 PM
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Father God,
We are thankful for the privilege of living in Nigeria where we have freedom to worship the true and living God. We ask that the eyes of each citizen of our country who know and love you, turn the hearts of people to honor and towards following you only. Great I Am, as believers, let us join one another throughout the land in transforming Nigeria through the love of God.
Only you can do it and we praise and serve you alone. Father, we thank you for hearing and answering our prayers.
All for your glory, we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
We are redeemed from the curse through the blood of Jesus Christ, amen! (Galatians 3:13)
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 7-07-2011 08:21 PM
| | On this 7th day of July, let
us stand in the gap and pray for all the ones standing firm for justice. Great God may they all rest in your strength where ever they are. May your love, peace, joy, endurance and protection continue to be upon them now and forver more, in Jesus name, amen. Jehovah, all people of Lagos, in fact all Nigerians should benefit from the country's resources, not just a few. Let those ones be moved out of the way that don't see if from your point of view, in Jesus name. God...let us always remember that you alone are the standard, not man! Those who work to be paid, trusting that they are going to be paid, should be paid-full stop. Those who fight the right way to make it to the univerisity to get an education for their future, who study and work hard, should get their deserving marks. Those educators who are dedicated to preparing the youth, who are the future of Nigeria, should receive their entitled compensation. Those who work in a company and do a good job should receive no immoral demands tied to their job. Those who have protected and served the country well should not be forgotten. May the needs of orphans and widows be miraculously provided for. Bless the littles ones. Bless the innocent. God, we love you with all our heart. We thank you for always being there for us and we thank you for answering our prayers..in the magnifiscent name of Jesus name, amen.
While writing today's prayer, it came to mind one reading in the Bible about how some things were done in old testament times. How during the harvest time, those that owned land or had a harvest would never harvest 100% of their crops. They would always leave some to share with the poor. It is a very kind act that speaks volumes. Those who are blessed are able and should share with the less fortunate. When God blesses us, we are to bless others. Trust God who gives in the first place and who surely rewards. It is in helping others { no strings attached} that we also help ourself.
Matthew 25:42-45 reads, For I was hungry, and you didn't feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn't give me anything to drink. I was a stranger, and you didn't invite me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me no clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn't visit me. Then they will reply, "Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?" And he will answer, "I assure you, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me. "
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Forum / Religion / Re: BUT I LOVE HIM!!! SHOULD I GIVE UP GOING TO CHURCH FOR HIM? |
on: 6-07-2011 08:38 PM
| | My dear sister, as painful as it might be right now to be away from you ex, you have made the right decision. It is better to just let your ex go and trust God. You have been strong and stood firm on God's word all this while, I pray you remain in the light in Jesus name. Lifesytles do seperate people, along with values, beliefs, etc. Your ex is in a different belief system all together and though God loves him very much and wants him to be saved; God also loves you very much and wants you to remain saved with him. God will never ever have us sin to reach another person. Christians are not suppose to be unequally yoked/joined together with a non-believer. Please remember, one of the enemy's greatest tactics he uses to move us Christians away from God, to loose focus away from God or to compromise God's word is...a man. And for Christian men it's....a woman.
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Forum / Religion / Re: 1. Prayers for Lagos, Nigeria |
on: 6-07-2011 07:11 PM
| | Gideon's Story final part 3-final
Pastor says the thing Gideon had to address, that something that Gideon had to do was
TEAR DOWN HIS DADDY'S IDOLS
That something that ALL MEN must address, ALL have to do ...not just men, it does apply to all of us... we have to tear down our father's idols.
Judges 6, verse 24 says, And Gideon built an altar to the Lord there and named it, "The Lord Is Peace." The altar remains in Ophrah in the land of the clan of Abiezer to this day.
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Our father's have passed many things down to us. A lot of good things but some things that were passed down are not good and we must address them.
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Verse 25, That night the Lord said to Gideon, "Take the second best bull from your father's herd, the one that is seven years old. Pull down your father's altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole standing beside it.
Gideon built a NEW altar unto the Lord and named it The Lord is Peace, then he tore down the OLD altar that his father built to Baal. He was afraid to tear down the old altar during the day, so Gideon waited to do it at night BUT Gideon did it. The next day, all were asking who tore down the altar of Baal, which was a pagan god who they sacrificed even children to. It was discovered that it was Gideon and they wanted to kill him.
>>>>>>>>>>Know, please know that when you began to tear down the idols, the idols of this world...the world is not going to be happy with you>>>>>>>>>
But Gideon was obedient.
Pastor asked, do you know why Gideon was able to tear down the old altar?
BECAUSE he had built a new altar. The altar of PEACE.
UNTIL WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD, WE WILL NOT TEAR DOWN THE OLD ALTAR (we'll let it stand). We have to have peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ is the Peace and He came and died for our sins. Pastor shared the scripture Hebrew 1:1-3. And says that sin has caused enmity/offense/war between us and God. God is Holy...how can we, in a state of sin, have a relationship or peace with God? It is only through Jesus Christ. Jesus is our peace.
Pastor asked, do you first have peace with God or are you worshiping at the altar of your father?
If you are going to be different and change the route of your family tree, you have to FIRST get right with GOD. Have peace with God. Those altars have to come down.
We can not serve two masters, we will love one and hate the other. There are some who are more in love with the worship of baal/demonic worship, then with the peace of God...and a right relationship with God.
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And, it's not just a one time deal...it's everyday that we have to deal with the idols of this world and tear them down.
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Ask yourself...Am I right with God? Have I confessed my sins? Have I asked God to help me? OR, am I pretending that it's someone else's fault, being covetess, rude, selfish, proud, bitter, manipulative, etc....abusing innocent people everyday? The altars have to go....put your faith in God.
>>>PURSUE FAITH AND PEACE & GOD WILL DO THE REST<<<
We are not going to be perfect. Pastor shared that the essence of David;s heart was that he wanted faith and peace from God. David sinned more than King Saul, and God cut Saul off and kept David who was a womanizer, an adulterer and a murderer. Yet, David was know as a man after God's own heart. HOW?
----Because Saul never truly trusted in God and he loved the praise of men.
------David said, take not your Holy Spirit from me, I've got to have you "God".
That's a man of courage, David was a flawed man but a man after God's own heart. We should also say....I've got to have God...I've got to continue to walk by faith. I may stumble, I may have to get up 7 times in a day but I'm going to keep pressing on to God because I've got to have HIM.
This is what our family's want....not for the man to be perfect but a courageous, godly man. An ordinary man that serves an extraordinary God!
>>>>>>*******It all starts with the right relationship with God********<<<<<<<<
It's not anything else...it's not your wife (husband), children, job, no job, bad choices, etc. IT IS your relationship with God that matters. ARE YOU AT PEACE WITH GOD?
Have you asked Christ to come into your life and be the Lord and Savior?
Dear Lord Jesus,
I believe you are the son of God. Forgive me of my sins, come into my life...I want to change. I surrender my life to you today. Thank you for changing me....thank you for saving me, in Jesus name, amen.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Glory to God!!!!!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
If you read this prayer and accept God's free gift of life in Jesus Christ...you are now a new creation! All of heaven is rejoicing for YOU... praise to God!!! If you have a church you've been attending share your new life with them. If you don't have a church home yet, I pray you find one soonest in Jesus name and begin to read the Bible (KJV or King James Version), starting with the book of John. It is a good idea to try and find a Bible printed in the 1980's or earlier. Please feel very free to email me as well. God's continued blessings always.
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Forum / Religion / Re: Is Bible Corrupt? |
on: 6-07-2011 03:32 PM
| if the Bible was not important those that dont believe the Bible would not spend their time looking for flaws.Everyday i read what you all write against the BIble and Christianity i believe the Words of CHRIST the more because HE said these things will come.the more you try to prove the Bible wrong the truer the Words of CHRIST become ...let him hear that have an ear
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