*WE ARE FAM! (Family...1Cor.12:12)*

(5-year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

*We Are FAM(Family...1Cor.12:12)*
_For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.-1Cor.3:9_

_So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.-ROM.12:5_

_From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work._-Eph.4:16

*Fellow Christians,Do we see ourselves as one big Family as described  above?*

In I Corinthians 12,Paul uses the human body as an analogy to depict the Christian Family as one unbreakable and interdependent unit.

In summary, he says:
*If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.*

It is sad that it is even among Christians that we mostly see ailing differences that tend to break us.
It has never been about denominations,the beliefs,the numbers, the charismatic leader at he forefront or even how 'Spiritual' a church is.(These and more Paul listed among he churhes in Corinth)

It has been always about one Central theme-That Jesus came to die for you and me.It is Love Poured out in blood.This Love which binds us all in perfect unity.

If only we could see ourselves in this light.I need you,you also you need what God has deposited in me for us to function as one.

When i fall, you don't rejoice.When I am building you help me do it because it is towards one body which is you& I unto God's glory.

_How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!-Psalm 133:1_

This is God's wish for us.It may not happen or go to all Christians but it is possible?... *And that is when you and I can agree to say we will live in love, forgive one another, be there for each other,look out for each other,support each ther because I am one tiny but useful part of the whole body in Christ.*

Never be discouraed by those bitter past in the christian circle&to those who take undue advantage.God always grants us the wisdom to discern,treat &deal with them in love no matter how dicey.

However, Let's never grow weary in showing the world the big family we are tied together in love. I believe *You and I* within a small circle can start to live this out and we will see the difference we will make even in this evil,cruel and unfair world. (The world in all its evilness do better at this)

*SO I SAY:*
*YOU AND I make that One Unit.Regardless of the differences,I need you just as you need me...Let LOVE Prevail in whatever form it may take...Remember,we are one big FAM in Christ!*😊

*(We are off to return in June..See Ya...OnThisMorningDevotional'19)*

*A Purposeful&Fulfilling Life (That is Life'd Realisation)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

Hehe...I mostly use it on People's birthdays&other momentous days as well.
_*A Purposeful & Fulfilling Life.... Dear*_

_I really understand many who say it is getting monotonous...at least get another one ee😆_...Oh yes, I do understand because it sometimes  sweetly bore me 'sef'.

However, I am unapologetically sorry because I CAN'T STOP...Why?...Simply:
*LIFE=PURPOSE=FULFILMENT...This is Life's Realisation... Which is Becoming fully aware that Finding your Purpose is something which is not just a fact but truth which must be achieved otherwise your life amount to nothing no matter your good deeds._*

One of my Favourite verses is Ephesians 2:10:
_For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them._

And so without even pulling up any further scriptures,you should know there is a Reason for Life...A single reason for being on the Earth planet...A Single reason where all the various aspects of your life points to & must be attained... This is what PURPOSE is all about.

My strongest inspiration for this message is what someone told me recently:
_You look around& there are a lot happening...People, doing a lot of things these days...Making Money, Getting fame, Winning awards, Setting up group of Companies & you are like...Me too what?...It's as if you don't matter._

_Well, I guess in that same look around, you will find a lot of fakeness and evil means as well_

My simple answer in it all:
Forget about all you see...Tune your focus off esp.when it discourages you. Go to God through his Word,Prayer, Meditation...in all these developing that personal Relationship with him...Know how he deals with you& vice versa...There you will find YOUR PURPOSE.( It takes a lot to find who you are in Christ(Purpose) but this is just the ever unlocking key-More details later)

Beloved, when we find our Purpose, nothing ever matters. It doesn't matter what anybody is doing because You know yourself, comfortable in it,well settled as you pursue that mandate with Christ at the center.

The world opens up to you in a unique form and there you will find many chasing you seeking to find out what you really have in store...#Fulfilment

*Remember, Living a Purposeful Life is not about the many good deeds, the big things,the mere fame,how nice people perceive you but it is about knowing who you are in Christ& fulfilling them for in there lies Fulfilment*

*SO I SAY:*
*It has always been my desire and Prayer for you& forever shall it be(even in those days😁):*
*That you will live a Purposeful and Fulfilling Life..For what is life without Purpose!*

(Will be going off briefly by Wednesday to return in June)

*OUR STORIES(2)...A Mother's Day Special*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

Let's wrap up what's supposed to be a lasting celebration of our Priceless Mothers.

Today, we *briefly* share the lives of these wonderful women from the scripture.

*Mary(Gospel Accounts)- Telling us how Purity, Nobility and that of a holy living is required of every woman nd mother. Remember, it stems from the Heart. And so Woman of today, You may never know what God intends to use for...A descendant in the saviour Stead..Pursue Holy living*

*Hannah(Book of Samuel):Continue to Cry, Pray,Persevere&Hope in the God for that one thing you desire for us as a mother.Mine was for a Child...One I gave back to God...What is yours?.. That wayward child or  Happy home?..Like me, God will answer you Persist in Prayer but remember this-Never forget your God.*

*Deborah(Judges)*-I *am bold, a Fighter, Warrior, Poetess,A ruler...An industriois woman just like 21st DayWoman...Hey, bit aside from leading or going to places where men feared,I was also a wife and a suitable helper performing all the traditional functions as a rounded woman.*
*We slowly started that postive revolution even from then. I represent the dynamic Woman today who is bracing all the odds...However, please don't overdo it or go the extreme...Be the woman God made you to be*

So we can celebrate our mothers once again and I am sure you have taken some notes from these women. More to come...

Hey, you can also check the lives and background of all the women in he Bible via the link below-
https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/all-women-bible/Chapter-2-Alphabetical

*SO I SAY:*
*OUR STORIES...WOMEN IN THE BIBLE...A Mother's Day Special... Happy Mother's Day All Mothers*

*OUR STORIES(A Mother's Day Special)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

Hello in a weighty tone...Why?...Because they are all pulling me down with shouts of _'We all have stories to tell'_😁

So I had a lot of pleasure & trouble at the same time choosing from these stories. Mothers are wonderful, let's go into them now:

_A lot of people call me the First ever in many ways&I can only take solace in that because it seems like the negative aspect seems to stick. As a mother of 2 boys,I am blamed for the woes of many just because of my indecision of allowing  an outsider to destroy our home& even innocent ones after._

_Now, It wasn't that I didn't love or trust my husband but I accept women,we may sometimes have to fight alone but it is always best to run the motherhood  race with our loving husbands.In all,my life as the first woman with and without sin,faithful wife,dependable helper, mother of a murderous&obedient sons were enough examples for you._ This is my Story in.brief.I am *Eve.*

_To many,womanhood is nothing short of bearing children. Even though,we knew it wasn't wholly true yet we relished that 'pain-joyful' experience.We believed, Prayed,hoped and even despaired at times pushing our husbands yet we trusted in the Lord...And when he showed up,it was not in just the being but what the children stood for. Are you ready for the child God is bringing your way and the huge duties as a my mother...Brace yourself ee.._ This is Sarah and my in-law Rebekah (Genesis)

_I have lived with my mother-in law all these years.Women, it is possible for us to stick together showing the world a different side of womanhood. She was more the mother i never i  had...They say you enter some families and the blessings, i must say this is one because..._ My name is Ruth & my mother in law Naomi is here as well.

My name is Abijah.You can call Abi.This is my story.
_I married a  husband who was well steeped in idolatry.He was a Royal...So?...but one thing I did was to cry unto the Lord, seeking first the spiritual welfare of our son and the many other things he led me to do...I tell you it wasn't easy but God indeed proved himself&today he became one of the greatest revivalist of our time.A lot of women find themselves in the same boat&have stayed strong both in word and prayer...Women,let's keep on Keeping on o you...God is indeed faithful._

_Who am I to be counted among he mentions of Mothers today. Today, I am here to tell you that a former member of the Ashawo association have now been seen the need to stop and live a befitting life to cater for my family and Children. My Friend,Homer(Hosea Prostitute wife) can also tell you more...😁_ Anyway, I am Mary Magdalene.

*SO I SAY(On their Behalf):We are Proud Mothers. These are our Stories...Mothers Special*

*The Perfect Picture()*

(5-Year Anniv🌻🙌🏻)*

In 2009,Ghanaian Filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso produced the box office movie- *The Perfect Picture* in Ghana.
The movie was described as 'perfect' in Picture quality,Producion,directing,Acting &others...yet it still had its flaws as many questioned other areas like aspects of the storyline&other themes.

At best, someone aptly described it as humanly Perfect.As excellent as it was, the Perfect picture was still not perfect.

Our lives as humans can be best described as that.No matter what we do,we in ourselves can never be perfect.(Rom.3:10)

However, not until this perfect intervention of what Christ did on the cross for us. The moment we believe in that, spiritually God makes us anew,perfect in nature opening up his world of a Perfect Picture(Will,Plans&Purposes) for us.One that has no flaws.

_Psalm 18:30-As for God, his way is perfect:The LORD’s word is flawless;he shields all who take refuge in him._

This is a personal observation confirmed by an insider source from another:Just like us, our anointed&revered men of God can also be as petty&guilty of certain common things that you won't even do.

_'...He shields all who take refuge in him.'_...That is the difference at the end of the day to abide& take refuge in him allowing him to work on a work-in-progress like us to its final state.

Remember, though we are still not perfect yet... _(Eph.4:13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.)_
;We have a mandate to present to the world God's perfect picture for their lives.

Interestingly, in living out this Perfect Picture,Our  lives are full of the everyday troubles,certain common& 'unpardonable' mistakes,unbearable pains&sorrows amidst the temptations& trials;yet we are still full of Joy.

In the end, because we are in him,he enables us to trade our sorrows&pains for joy, weakness for strength and the many troubles for Victory which is only found in Christ Jesus.

*For those resting,basking&living in Christ, this is our lives- God continues to work on all of our imperfect self  to mirror the life of Perfect Picture which he has willed for us in spite of the many afflictions here on Earth.*
_He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever."_(Rev. 21:4)

_Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, even as your soul prospers.(3John 1:2)_

_We are God's Workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do  good works which he prepared in advance for us to do.(Eph.2:10)_

*SO I SAY:*
*We live here on Earth but with a heavenly Perfect Picture of who and what we are to affect the world...The Perfect Picture*

*MEDITATE!(1John 5:6-12)*

*(5 Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

We do another edition of Meditate this evening on your All Round Devotional.

Let us let his word keep blessing our lives.

Here we go:

V.6 This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth.

V.7 For there are three that testify: 

V.8 the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

 9 We accept human testimony, but God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son.

V.10 Whoever believes in the Son of God accepts this testimony.Whoever does not believe God has made him out to be a liar,because they have not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 

V.11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

V.12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.

*SO I SAY:*
*MEDITATE!*

*OnThisMorningDevotional'19*

HOMOSEXUALITY on *Controversial Controversies*

(5-year Anniv. 🌻🙌🏻)*

Hi, the main topic is on Controversy. Let's stir one this morning.

So, *WHY IS HOMOSEXUALITY SUCH A BIG DEAL???* Uh huh, I asked..why such a big deal?

How do you deal with one... *SHUN 'COS DESPICABLE?... LOVE TO WIN SUCH?...CAUTIOUS NOT TO BE INFECTED oo?... SHOULD NOT BE A SUBJECT FOR TALK 'koraaa' ?😁*

*DO YOU AGREE WITH WHAT LEVITICUS 20:13 SAYS AS IN PIC ABOVE?*🔥

This is *controversial. controversies* Share your views... Surely, we'll get back to these issues but for now, ALL TO YOU.

*SO I SAY: CONTROVERSIAL CONTROVERSIES...HOMOSEXUALITY..Let's hear you ee...Please No blows 'wai'.(I know this is Ghana😜)*

HOMOSEXUALITY on *Controversial Controversies*

(5-year Anniv. 🌻🙌🏻)*

Hi, the main topic is on Controversy. Let's stir one this morning.

So, *WHY IS HOMOSEXUALITY SUCH A BIG DEAL???* Uh huh, I asked..why such a big deal?

How do you deal with one... *SHUN 'COS DESPICABLE?... LOVE TO WIN SUCH?...CAUTIOUS NOT TO BE INFECTED oo?... SHOULD NOT BE A SUBJECT FOR TALK 'koraaa' ?😁*

*DO YOU AGREE WITH WHAT LEVITICUS 20:13 SAYS AS IN PIC ABOVE?*🔥

This is *controversial. controversies* Share your views... Surely, we'll get back to these issues but for now, ALL TO YOU.

*SO I SAY: CONTROVERSIAL CONTROVERSIES...HOMOSEXUALITY..Let's hear you ee...Please No blows 'wai'.(I know this is Ghana😜)*

CONTROVERSIAL QUOTES*- *Controversial Controversies

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

We are still Standing on the Controversial turf trying to whip up anything Controversy.😎

Thanks for the feedback...You..Yes You..Grateful as always.

Check out these and let's continue talking. *This is Controversial Controveries.*

The Quotes now:
*If an individual wants to be a leader and isn't controversial, that means he never stood for anything.-Richard M. Nixon*

*Everything I say has ended up to be a controversy, but that is how it should be. A politician who doesn’t generate controversy is a dull politician, and that is not an interesting politics-Prez Akufo Addo(GH 60 years on Speech on who founded Ghana)*

*Nothing is too controversial, but you have to think about how to do it with sensitivity. I don't try to be insensitive. I think really, really carefully about exactly what things mean and how they will affect people.-Stewart Lee*

*If you have to say or do something controversial, aim so that people will hate that they love it and not love that they hate it.- Criss Jami*

*“Controversial' as we all know, is often a euphemism for 'interesting and intelligent.- Kevin Smith*

*I'll never tell a lie. I'll never make a misleading statement. I'll never betray the confidence that any of you had in me. And I'll never avoid a controversial issue.-Jimmy Carter*

*I have discovered with advancing years that few things are entirely black or white, but more often different shades of grey.-Jeffrey Archer*

*At first, they'll only dislike what you say, but the more correct you start sounding the more they'll dislike you.-Criss Jami*

*I think if I'm controversial it's not because I set out to be. It's because I've never felt comfortable being part of someone else's mainstream community.-*

*I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent.”-(1 Timothy 2:12)*

*I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.-Mahatma Gandhi*

*Don't judge a man by his controversies. Anyone could find him or herself dealing with issues. What matters is how they deal with it.-Constance Chuks*

*Jesus said:Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.For I have come to turn "`a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law-a man's enemies will be the members of his own household.'-Matt 10:34-36*

*People who always want to be at convenient places won’t make a change at controversial places-Israelmore Ayivor*

*There's a fine balance between too much controversy and just enough...Controversy, then, is the proverbial double-edged sword. While a little garners attention, too much can hurt, and it may not be the type of attention most people or brands want."-Berger*

*Ariana Huffington is unattractive, both inside and out. I fully understand why her former husband left her for a man – he made a good decision.” –Prez Trump(& Too much Controversy😜)*

*SO I SAY:*
*So Controversy koraa, is it good,bad or is it the extreme of it or how one reacts to it???... Controversial Controversies...Air your views ee na these quotes de3..😀😎*

*MEDITATE! (Psalm 119:89:96)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

We are on with Meditate this Tuesday morning.

Know you will be blessed as ponder over this.

_V.89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;it stands firm in the heavens._

_V.90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;you established the earth, and it endures._

_V.91 Your laws endure to this day,for all things serve you._

_V.92 If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction._

_V.93 I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have preserved my life._

_V.94 Save me, for I am yours;I have sought out your precepts._

_V.95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,but I will ponder your statutes._

_V.96 To all perfection I see a limit,but your commands are boundless._

*SO I SAY:*
*MEDITATE!*

*OnThisMorningDevotional'19*