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LOVE 2 Giving yourself  The love of God is selfless. It’s the greatest miracle ever known and that ever existed to man. The only true one at that. God gives himself wholly and totally to us and our needs. He knows whatsoever we desire even before we inquire. He is the father to all and he doesn’t fail to give His undivided attention. Imisi has asked herself these questions ever since she made up her mind to give back to God. What can I do? How can I do it?  Let’s see 1 John 4:9; In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.   Taking a look at this, it is seen that we reciprocate the love of God by living through Him. That’s the only thing God wants and that is how we reciprocate the love of God. By living through Him, it means doing His word. As simple as it sounds, there’s complexity in this too as Imisi is confused. God does not want you to prove your love to Him by just...

Audacity of Faith' "The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It's our handle on what we can't see. " Hebrews 11:1 Message Version I watched my husband as he tried to knot his tie. He threw it into his bag in anger. I moved close to him , picked the tie then I said "this is my job" "Why did you make me do it then?" he smiled "To train you" I poured out He pinched my cheek softly and I giggled "Do you really have to go?" I asked him maintaining eye contact and he sheepishly fixed his gaze on something else "The Hospital? Laura , I thought we talked about this. I'm a doctor, it's my job" "Well-done , Super Hero" I eyed him then I sat on the bed   He sat beside me "I told you to request for a leave when the corona stuff started but you didn't listen. stop trying to be ' Dr. Adadevoh versi...

"I'm a King" "I'm tired of this country" Harry screamed "I was born here by mistake" Rita said "I can't wait to leave" Peter added "Do you remember the pandemic time ? Other countries contained the virus to a reasonable extent but this nation failed" "The leaders failed. They couldn't even care for the masses. Other countries made provisions for food ,money and even data but this country didn't even care about the health of people. They just didn't understand hunger was a virus that killed faster than the corona. They are just looking for how to use every situation for their advantage" Harry said "Remember when they even wanted to send money. They wanted to send five thousand naira. Like what would that even do?" Rita yelled "I wonder o" Peter hissed "What do you think about it , Anita and Alexander?" Harry asked "I don't know" I stared at them "I know I...

*LOVE 1* (Reciprocating God’s love) John 3:16 Imisi gives her life to Christ in her fellowship at an altar call. She gets up forgoing all dismay and discountenance she perceives or feels in her head. She confesses and finally she’s being celebrated in heaven, as a lost sheep who returned home. She has received the unconditional love that God has sowed into her life but she is not willing to reciprocate that love fully; she has school work, house chores, meetings with friend, events to attend but has no time to sit down and think of what to do for God, at least she’s saved that’s the main thing she thinks. A large number of us are like Imisi. We let our activities take up our time so much that we all say we are preoccupied when asked to do something for God. We go by our usual activities everyday that we forget that God *sowed* *unconditional* *love* at the beginning of our salvation with the intent of *reaping* it back. Most of us like Imisi think that at least, _I’m_ _going_ _to...

"Who I am" Purpose? What is discovering purpose? What exactly does it mean to discover purpose? I threw the motivational book I was reading "These books don't even help" I screamed Why am I here? What's my purpose? Why am in this world? "We didn't plan to give birth to you" Mum says "If not for you I'd have married another woman and not your mother" Dad says angrily Their words replayed everytime I think about why I'm here My cousin , John walked into my room I wiped my tears with the back of my palm He picked the book I threw " 'Your purpose...Your Success' by Sylvia Turner" he read out "Have you read it?" I asked him "Nah. I don't read motivational books" he replied "Why?" I asked him "They aren't motivational" he laughed "I discovered" I said sadly Tears rolled down my cheeks "What's wrong?" He asked I explained how I felt like my lif...

"The Secret of Understanding" I sat on the toilet seat for minutes doing nothing I stared at my report sheet again "A C grade in five subjects , D in two subjects and a B in one subject I'm not traveling with my family this summer" I muttered in tears I'm going to be here in Nigeria studying when my mates are having fun I guess I'll have to show them this 'evil' report again *Maybe I'm destined to be an average student* I rinsed my face with water so know one will know I was crying I walked into the class Phileo was the only one in the class Phileo was an extraordinary student. He had always been the admiration of the whole school. Our eyes met. "Hi , Favour" he said "Phileo , Hi" I replied "Phil , can I ask you a question?" I asked  "Yes . Sure" he replied "How come you're so different from everyone in class?" He smiled "I know we are not close but just tell me. I really ...

" CHOICES " (Decisions on love) "Hi Sophia " David called I was in the Church's library arranging the books people returned "Oh! Hi David' I said without enthusiasm "You look beautiful today" he complimented I blushed "Thanks" I replied "So...Did you enjoy today's service?" He asked after few seconds of silence "Definitely. I always enjoy service" He beamed a smile "You look like you want to tell me something" I said "Uhm..yeah" he said scratching his head "Are you nervous?" I laughed "Definitely not" he said raising his shoulders demonstrating he had ego  And I laughed  "Sophie , did you think about what I told you last week?" He asked I knew what he wanted but I just wanted him to say it "My name is Sophia" I pouted "I like calling you Sophie" he grinned "Okay. Sophie.." he said "...yah" he added "I'm still thi...

I AM A CHRISTIAN I am a Christian Not by the title that sounds assuring and peaceful I'm a Christian because of the blood shed That bought me. I am a Christian Not because I live among them Or because I was born into it I'm a Christian because the attitude of Christ Is found in me. I am a Christian Not because I read about the Antiochians Or because I'm mesmerized by their commitment I am a Christian Because Christ died And He is risen. I am a Christian Not because I want to follow the multitude who bear the title I am a Christian because I know the magnitude Of the benefits therein. I am a Christian because I love Christ , the crucified. ©️Ajigbotosho Grace 2020.

"Fitting In" "Dad" I cried '"What is it , Rhema?" "Dad , my birthday party" I said in tears He drew me close and hugged me I'm sure I looked dejected and pitiful "Dad , is it wrong to feel like this?" I sobbed louder He smiled at me "Rhema , do you remember what I said to you when you became worried about your body changes"  "That I'm special and that no one should make me feel unaccepted?" I probed "I warned you when you started moving with those 'slay queens' "he patted my back "I just wanted them to accept me. Everyone follows them . Everyone 'worships' them" "As a Christian , you don't go that way because you gather for Jesus not that you conform to the standards this world because you're not of the world" "I just wanted to impress them. The whole birthday party was to impress them in grand style and they didn't even show up" I hissed...

PLAYLIST-ISH "Amber! Please turn that music down." I told my friend I was in Amber's house. I left my house so I could read with full concentration and I guess reading here is worse. "No. Music helps to concentrate." she said swaying her hips then she played with the strings of an invisible guitar "Music doesn't help me and this music is definitely not good for you." I explained "Well, Deputy Jesus , what music is good for a child of God?" she asked sarcastically "Don't call me 'Deputy Jesus' " I said "It's not like God will judge the playlist on your phone. He looks at the heaaaaaart not my phone, Sophia."  She laid an emphasis on the 'heart' I placed my books on the table giggling at her words "Well, I read in Teevo Rhapsody that there are three questions to consider before listening to any song." Her hands were crossed on her chest. I pursed my lips. She looked like she...