*PREPARED?...READY?... on Meditate*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

_Kindly Meditate on this opening question and answer here if you may_

*What Will you tell Jesus if he shows up at your door right now and say-Time to go...I am here to take you home?*

*WILL YOU BE READY?...ARE YOU READY to meet him?*

*BELOVED, ARE YOU PREPARED FOR HIS SECOND COMING*

_Let's Ponder on these verses on Meditate this evening_

_Matthew 24:44 -Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect._

_Matthew 24:42-44 So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected._

_Luke 21:36 Be alert at all times.Pray so that you have the power to escape everything that is about to happen and to stand in front of the Son of Man._

_Mark 13:32-33- However ,no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!_

_1 Peter 5:8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith._

_Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks._

_Hebrews 11:7-By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith._

_1 John 2:28 -And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming._

_Luke 21:36- But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”_

*SO I SAY:*
*LET'S MEDITATE ON THESE...FOR JESUS IS COMING SOON...PREPARE TO MEET HIM*

*(Nyame Ay3bi oo...The Story)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

_...Out of nothing, Russell just burst out from the house &started a run...One that Usain Bolt would have to dig deep to even outrun._
_It was as if he had been plugged...What could have made him..._

_So for the past few weeks, 28-Year Old JHS Graduate Russell Aning had been indoors grieving over his many failures& losses._

_When he knelt down to pray that early morning, he quickly went back to his favourite chair saying..._
*_'What is there to be thankful for?_'...* _he said with a frustrating look which obviously was for God._

_First, was a heartless mother who never took care of them until her demise. He has had to sacrifice all his life.The difficulty in Forgoing his education,the troubles in securing that family house, the agony of taking multiple jobs as a teen just to get his younger ones through school._

He wondered as he inquired of himself... _*'How have we been able to stay alive all these years...'*_ Something there struck him but he went back to his sorrows as they seem the best comfort.

*_So Lord, I accepted the Challenge&have worked so hard to get my younger brother through University education but did he also have to end up jobless like me...How do we fend for our younger sister completing Junior High education._*

_And so the day before,it was the song   recounting God's goodness&the need to be grateful at all times that irritated Russell. His constant shout of Asieduwaa, his younger sister to come &change the channel never yielded never any result._

_As her punishment, she was made to spend the night at the dusty room where their late mother rested. Russell hated that room&never went close because of his views of her._

*_"My children, i regret for not taking care of you as a mother should.Knowing Christ in this last stage of my life...I pray that the good Lord will himself take care of you, protect&guide you knowing the evil family I come from that hate prosperity. Yes, you will go through troubles but never ever will you lack.He, God will make you GREAT!...This is my prayer and so shall it be..._*

_This was as Russell surprisingly entered the room to check up on her sister...He was utterly shocked but the big shock was the next open letter which the sister read that sought to offer financial assistance to her children just for the service their mother provided to some foreign mission years ago.The letter still awaited a response._

_This threw Russell from the room diffusing all the hate&hopelessness...He then Runn off as he finally knelt  in the middle of the streets somewhere to shout... *NYAME AY3BI ooooooo*_

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS NYAME AY3BI OOOO.....  THE STORY...HOPE YOU ARE BLESSED!*

*WHAT HE EXPECTS...(2)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

_All of a sudden the Click-Clack sound of her well-pointed high heels drew all the attention to her as the Auditorium went dead silent._

_Looking all hip with a see through top& shredded fitting Jeans revealing certain 😳😳parts coupled with an overly dose of  multicoloured facial make up; she eyed the man on the podium, stretched her hand pointing straight to him._

_All the many eyes correspondingly moved from her very predictable self to one of their 'suspected' leaders who stood right there 'frozen'. She noisily catwalked albeit seductive and stood right beside the leader whispering something into his ears._

_There was a startling noise at the back as some muscularly built young men had wanted to whisk her away but the *curious& excited head Pastor* signaled them to stop._

_Her countenance changed suddenly as her teary voice shocked the entire auditorium:_

_*I saw them that fateful day...They saved that man's life with just the knock on his door as part of their *HOUSE to HOUSE EVANGELISM.*
*He had served God all his years but had lost it all. If God didn't show up someway somehow, Atheism was his next bet&there was no turning back._*

*So She never bothered about her secret of being bi-sexual that fell into the hands of the Women's leader in the church. It wasn't her she trusted but the God in her. And Noone knew of this until she decided to tell her own story that eventful day.*

*I felt loved& belonged...Virtually no back backbiting,envy,strife,sexual immorality et al.*
*It was my second home aside the christian home i was raised.That was good&that was church but i still needed to experience God for myself. Finally, that day came all these while I had not paid heed to the pure&unadulterated word that came...*

*Beloved, All these were 35years ago.... I speak to you Church&Church leaders of today?...Is that the body of Christ we see today...Let this speak to you.*

*Wondering what happened to me?....*

She giggled& suddenly fell down... as the head Pastor woke up from that revealing dream... _*He Wondered -what is God saying... What does he expect of us... OF ME... How do I tell the church this🤔... How?...DRAMATISE...?*🤔😉_

*SO I SAY:*
*Take Note of how the Story above carries a lot of lessons of WHAT HE(GOD) EXPECTS OF US!*

(More to come...Running series)

*'WHAT HE EXPECTS OF US'...(1) (Luke10:30-37)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

Ewurakua,Ewurama and Ewuraa met separately aside the church's own to study the word,discuss bothering questions on the christian front& pray.

For the past 2 weeks, they had not met together&so they were glad they finally did.The topic as Ewurama had posted on their 'E' group page was *'WHAT HE EXPECTS...'*

Just when Ewurakua was about to open to that Bible passage after the pleasantries&routine opening prayer,Ewuraa cut in.

She said _'Hmm, do you know i was here last 2 weeks?...This topic eee,it brings to mind...Anyway,So you remember that annoying neighbour who chooses when to greet or speak to you 'no'.When i was coming last 2weeks, i had this deep incline to speak to her but i ignored._

_'I came here&found noone&as if being pursued&with that strong incline, I drove home to meet Sister Yaa  seated right in front  of the building. As i stepped out,she quickly rushed to me, apologised & started what i call the confessions of a depressed married woman.'_

Ewurakwa comes in_ ... _' ooh so that is why you went to the Pastor&later the psychologist last week. I see...mmmm..i think i will also share this._

_You know Ogra had been my childhood friend&though i had been entertaining some of her bad habits,I didn't know  it influenced my teenage girl._
_Well, not until the last chat i overheard her dishing out to my young girl. That..'ooh Awurade!'...'Anuanom ee'...it could have spelt doom. I wanted to seriously give it to her but then i remembered the last discussion we had about Our Words._

_I still went to her& with a lot of restraint registered my displeasure as well as straighten the relationship.Can you believe she called an hour ago to tell me of how well i treated the issue had helped to look at her life once again._

Ewurama then concluded&said ' _Ladies,it looked like God has through your stories thoroughly exhausted the topic.Listening  to you,i get why i was led to Pray for some people last week._

As they closed that eventful meeting, Ewurama told them of how their small regular meetings had been an example for many to emulate in that vicinity.

*SO I SAY:*
*TAKE NOTE OF HOW THE STORIES ABOVE CARRY A LOT OF LESSONS OF WHAT HE(GOD) EXPECTS OF US IN OUR DAILY LIVES.*
(This will  be a running series..LOOK OUT )

And so with this, you know What to Expect tomorrow evening in *WHAT TO EXPECT...(2)*😉😃☺

*As For Me and My house...*(Joshua 24:15)

(5- Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)*

It is one of the most difficult statements to make especially as a parent.

You look around& see very good noble  Christian families _'raise their Children right'_ yet we see a lot fall off & that seems to be the order of the day. (And Pastors children?😉... )

...BUT I encourage&challenge you at the same time to boldly declare in ALL FAITH esp.the young ones coming that
*As For Me and my house, we will only serve the Lord.*🙌🏻🙏🏻

When Paul told the jailer in Acts 16:31 to *“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”*
It was further to emphasize what Jesus came to do on earth....To save all mankind which starts from the household/families. (We see how families can tear peoples faith apart so...)

In the book of Kings&Chronicles, a lot were unexplained but we some descendants who did right others did evil based on what their fathers did before.

So even for many Christians parents, though they have faith &hope, they hang on that thread  not knowing what their families will become. Is it a Generational curse, Family curse, their own actions/inactions or even that of the children...And it must be said not all can be explained.🤔

What do we do then?... Never Cease Praying & Committing  your children & family to the Lord's hand.(even before marriage).Beloved, It is more than the Children dedication we do. _For Prayer is like axing down a big tree, you don't bring it down with just one hit. _(Our elders in Twi say 'Ab)sobaa na 3ma gya pae3')_

We see Job praying&committingeven the uncommitted sins of his children...
_"Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, “Perhaps my children have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” *This was Job’s regular custom."*_(Job 1:5)

When Proverbs told us to Train up a child in the way he should go so that when he grows he won't depart from it...It was more Spiritual than Physical.

_And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children. (Isaiah 54:13)_

This is it👆🏻 because comparing to the other, you look around&see the hardwork, training and discipline you put into your family yet theirs seem to be flourishing... You realise that it goes beyond just the physical.

Beloved, Your family may not look too good as the waywardness&worldliness seem to be on the ascendancy.That is why God has raised you✊🏻. Never give up,Keep on praying,Keep on Committing them to them.No matter how it looks like the Tree is falling down, don't give up at its peak point.

For it is never going to be easy just because you prayed but it is ever going to be possible because you prayed and committed it all to the God who knows it all.

Look around...Look around even in this gloomy world,and  testimonies abound(I know many) and that was just because they never gave up but prayed & committed their families to God... *#Believe*

SO I SAY:
*Like Joshua,As for me and my House, we have chosen to serve the Lord & so shall it be!(Personalised)*🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

*2ndComing&His Judgment on MEDITATE(Part 2)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

We continue with the new phase of *MEDITATE* and that also means the Part 2 of Jesus' second Coming.

We want to make it to heaven but hardly do we want to hear about these& *Prepare* ourselves for them.

Why don't we Meditate on these verses once again:
*2 Corinthians 5:10-For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad._*

*Matthew 12:36-37-"But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment."For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."*

*1Thessalonians 4:16-17- For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.*

*Hebrews 9:28-So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.*

*Revelation 1:7-Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.*

*2 Peter 3:10-But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.*

*Matthew 24:44-Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect*

*John 6:39-40 - And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.”*

*Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.*

*1 Thessalonians 3:13 May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.*

*SO I SAY:*
Let's MEDITATE on these... For *Jesus is Coming Soon... Prepare to meet Him.*

*Barbara J. Yoder Salvation Story*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

Straight we hit it with Barbara sharing her salvation story with us...Be blessed.

_Many times I have wished my coming to know Christ was easier.I was born into the middle of an evangelical revival center. I grew up sitting in sawdust on the floor of the tabernacle, listening to and living by the greats in the faith._

_As a small child, Billy Sunday’s widow was our next-door neighbor.Being raised in a Christian environment and home, I was “Christianized” from birth. My mother taught me to pray and memorize Scripture. Sundays were dedicated to church and family._

_When I was 11, a godly woman prophesied to my family about who I was to become, and it was spot on.The catch was that I never seemed to feel connected to God. And the faith I had was fear-based. I was tormented by the thought of going to hell.I was two people—one who would lead several hundred to the Lord in a meeting one day at high school, and one who would do just the opposite the next day. I longed to know God but couldn’t seem to find Him in a way that “stuck.”_

_My environment became toxic because of the church I had been raised in and the one I attended in high school. Actions by a member of our church scarred my mother, who eventually committed suicide. My family was torn apart by grief. The church eventually suffered when the pastor and several members committed adultery._

_I left the church, becoming a temporary atheist while in college. I was embittered by religion. God didn’t seem to work in the private lives of people in the church, and He certainly didn’t feel very caring to me. So I moved on._

_Living the life of an intellectual and professor at a major university, I became desperate. I could never seem to leave behind the questions: Is God really real, and if so, is He a personal God whom I need to know? If I don’t know Him, will I end up in hell?_

_I immersed myself in reading both non-Christian and Christian philosophers. I closed myself off to most Christians because of their seemingly lack of authentic faith. Nothing touched the vacuum in my heart until I read Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book T he Cost of Discipleship. He talked about taking the leap of faith._

_While reading his book, I said to God, “If You exist, I have a few things to talk over with You.” At that moment, Jesus walked into my room. I was overcome with liquid love and wept my way back to God. From that moment on, I knew Jesus was real._

_It wasn’t, however, until a year later that I moved to Detroit, where I found myself in one of the largest churches in the nation at the time—a charismatic church, where I began to be discipled and eventually entered the ministry. I began to learn how to believe God, walk with God, overcome obstacles and know who I am in Christ._

*SO I SAY:*
*This is her Salvation Story...why don't you share yours to the many in this perishing world*

*2ndComing&His Judgment on MEDITATE(Part 1)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

For the past weeks, I have changed the phase of the MEDITATE section of my *On This Morning* Devotional.

I have chosen& reminded you of certain vital topics,brought you their scriptural references so that you can chew on them&let God speak to you. _(Of Course, that is what the #Meditate section is about)_

I started with the Great Commission,then The End Times Signs and today we center on *The 2nd Coming& his Judgment(PART 1)*

We want to make it to heaven but hardly do we want to hear about these& *Prepare* ourselves for them.

Now, let's Meditate on these verses...
*Hebrews 10:37 -For in just a very little while, "He who is coming will come and will not delay.*

*Acts 17:31 For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”*

*Revelation 22:12-13 Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.*

*Revelation 16:15 "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed."*

*Matthew 25:31-33-"But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. "All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on the left.*

*Matthew 16:27-"For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and WILL THEN REPAY EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS.*

*Acts 3:19-21 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, and that he may send the Christ, who has been appointed for you - even Jesus. He must remain in heaven until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.*

*1 Thessalonians 3:13 May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.*

*Revelation 22:20-21 He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen, Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen.*

*SO I SAY:*
Let's MEDITATE on these... For *Jesus is Coming Soon... Prepare to meet Him.*

_*LESSONS&POINTERS FROM THE '18WORLD CUP*(PART 2)_

(5-year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

As said, we continue our lessons and Pointers from the 2018 Fifa World Cup that just slipped into history.Of course,there are lessons even for us Christians!

So it has been full of Surprises,Fallen Giants,Fun& Enthralling...Again, of Times& Seasons,Trend Analysis(Generational influence),Planning,Working your bits&leaving the rest to God.

Psalm 145:15- _The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season._

There are Seasons and times...Not only for the players but even Countries,For Perennial Underachievers- Croatia, it was their first final ever& for Belgium, their Golden age generation had to achieve something. *(TODAY, I SEE THIS IN THE RISING AFRICA NATION RWANDA WHO ARE BLAZING THE TRAIL IN ALL SPHERES...JUST GOOGLE THEM..GHANA,LET'S RISE UP!)*

Same with the Magnificent France teenager Mbappe.For Croatia Modric,it has been years of being underestimated& overshadowed by Messi&Ronaldo...yet when God says it is your time... *I SEE SOMEONE SET TIME OF GLORY JUST BECKONING IF ONLY YOU WON'T WEARY BUT  WILL CONTINUE TO STAY UNDER HIS FEET, THE WORLD WILL JUST BE AT YOUR FEET🙏🏻*

Luke14:28- _For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?..._
I have been priviledged to watch many cups since 1998.(interestingly,France won that one too) And there is no denying the fact a lot of plans goes into it.

From the Nation to host it down to the last event at the finale;Planning, Diligence & Excellence is a key hallmark for them after which you can say they leave the rest to God.

I have not forgotten about the overarching principle in Proverbs 16:9-
_The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps._... yet the same Prov.21:5 tells us  _The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance..._

The Lord is not against this...planning, do things right&striving towards excellence AND IN ALL THESE ACKNOWLEDGING IT IS GOD WHO WORKS &DIRECT OUR PATH IN ALL OUR WAYS.

I believe there is a God factor in Sports & he uses it to speak to us all the time...For just a second in a game can be a turning point for a losing team to be winner.(Real&Athletico Finals)

.I always say 99.9999% is as equal as 0.1111% in Football as such is the God we serve and so are his ways.(2 Pet.3:8)

YOU KNOW WHAT?...JUST TRUST HIM&DO YOUR BIT &...☺☺

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS PART 2 OF LESSONS&POINTERS FROM '18WORLD CUP THAT JUST EBBED WAY*

_*LESSONS&POINTERS FROM THE '18WORLD CUP*(PART 1)_

(5-year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

The 2018 Fifa World Cup just ended in Russia& there has been a lot in there... A lot that Christians can even learn from.

I love Football not only because of the fun,intelligence& technique but also overtime i realised it teaches us lessons about Life &especially how God works-So unpredictable.

So it was a 6-goal thriller in the final, one in which our African Reps(France)😄 'stole' the cup away with 4 of them.

Could this have easily been predicted?...Nope..  Although,we get it right at times,Like even Prophets _who only know in parts_, many soccer pundits/enthusiasts with all their Knowledge & experience still get many elements wrong. such are the ways of God... *Not of Man!* & football is a clear symbolism.

So it has been full of Surprises,Fallen Giants,Fun& Enthralling...Again, of Times& Seasons,Trend Analysis(Generational influence),Planning,Working your bits&leaving the rest to God.

*Surprises,Fallen Giants&Thrills*- Giants like Germany, Spain,Brazil& Argentina all exited  earlier than expected.For Germany, it was shockingly at the Group stage feeding into the Trend Analysis of defending country failing to go past group stage.

*What is the Family curse that is following you...That you can skip past....It seems to be recurring with you...AS A HEIR OF THE KINGDOM, I STAND ON THE BLOOD HE SHED AND BREAK IT NOW IN JESUS NAME..DECLARE THIS IN FAITH& WALK IN THE VICTORY!*🙌🏻

The Spain&Russia encounter was reminiscent of the David & Goliath affair... *ONCE AGAIN, I STAND ON HIS WORD IN 1SAM.17. & DECLARE THAT  MAY ANY GIANT IN YOUR LIFE FALL...YOU WILL SING I DON'T HOW BUT GOD DID IT& IT WAS JUST WITH A STONE..GET YOUR STONE& MAKE THAT MOVE*

For the Brazil in their Belgium game,it was a case of Reliance on their own strength,Past Glories & also complacency.It takes us to what Proverbs 3:5-6 still tells us today
*Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him,and he will make your paths straight.* ... _Always, BE REMINDED, NO MATTER THE HEIGHT YOU GET TO,NEVER HAS IT BEEN BY OWN STRENGTH_

So, there are Seasons and times... And it was just God's set time for France's Mbappe&Croatia's Modric to shine... *YOUR SET TIME TO SHINE IS JUST COMING...JUST TRUST&WAIT UPON HIM... HE NEVER FAILS...More to come this Evening*

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS PART 1 OF LESSONS&POINTERS FROM '18WORLD CUP THAT JUST EBBED WAY*

*THE SIGNS ON MEDITATE(PART 2*

*5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻*

So these are the Continuing symptoms of the yellow disease- weight loss,pale stools,fever, vomiting, changes in mental function& yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin.
(This gives a clear indication of Illness-Jaundice.)

_Okay,What then does the *SIGNS* below tell us?...#TheEndTimes...#BeReminded...#Meditate...#BePrepared_

_"Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"_(Matthew 24:3)

1John 2:18, NKJV. _"Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour."_

_Matthew 24:6... "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come."_

II Timothy 3:1-5, _"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them."_

Matthew 24:14, _"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."_

Luke 21:25-26, NIV. _"There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken."_

*THE WAY OUT*
Luke 21: 28,
_*"Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”*_

1Corinth16:13 
*_Be on your guard; stand firmin the faith; be courageous; be strong._*

1 John 2:28
*_And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming._*

*SO I SAY:*
*BELOVED, LET'S TAKE NOTE... THESE ARE THE END TIME SIGNS ON MEDITATE (PART 2)*

*'Nyame Ay3bi oo'...The Message (D.Hamilton Inspired)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

Its literal surface look *like a mother will say "Akwasi, Ma y3 bi oo"* may not strike that big Gratitude chord you may be looking for but a further reflection then cuts it here...

*_'Nyame Ay3bi oo...God has Done well oo'_*

Isaiah 12:5
_Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth._

_*The Songwriter succinctly put it that when we go on our knees in prayer, let's make sure/endeavour to shower God with a lot more of  the Praises and Thanksgiving because  our God has done well...*_

Ever wondered the countless seemingly 'little' yet vital things that God does for us in place of the many many big things we want God to do for us.

_He will definitely not give you stone when you ask for bread but first he'll lead  you on that path to get the flour....And sometimes that seems like  nothing to us._

So does he do same for not choosing that school,meeting her not him, rejecting that juicy offer all which today has brought you to this glorious end that you never envisaged.

Just look back, reflect &you will see that it was those little 'minutest' things that God did that has brought us you this far....

*Truly Nyame Ay3bi...🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻*

*And it all starts because Our God gives us these vitals which we've normalized... Waking up each morning to life,Our Going outs&Coming ins,Guiding and Direct our Path every single day...* Without this, how will we be able to do all the other (big) things?...Ask Yourself?

Beloved,learn to give all the Praise,Adoration&Thanksgiving that he so deserves.

" *Nyame Ay3bi Wate...🙌🏻🙌🏻*"

Psalm 107:1
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Ephesians 5:20
Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

_Yehowa ay3ade3 oo, )noa na )tutu ya namon so yie,)de y3n k) na )di y3n ba..)noa na )y3n ade3 nyinaa...._🎼

We are too much of asking and wanting to receive from God at all times with all our selfish interests.
We forget that the below also applies to God-
_A person who feels appreciated will always do more than is expected._ There is even much more blessings in Appreciating and Thanking God.(oh the 10 lepers comes to mind)

*SO I SAY:*
*Nyame Ay3bi..s3 y3 k) Awurade anim a,y3ma aseda ne ayeyi no d))so...Of Course,When we go before God,Let's endeavour to shower him with more& more of the Thanks& Praises...Nyame Ay3bi ooo🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻*

_Brace Yourself for Nyame Ay3bi...The Story😉_

*WAITING ON GOD*(From Our Daily Bread)

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

Let's enjoy this once again from Our Daily Bread Devotional just this Tuesday(July 3).

It's all about *The Need to Wait&....Understanding the need to wait on God...For it might just be a dear one or even YOURSELF*

*The Message:*
_I was sitting with a group of passengers on an airport shuttle heading to our connecting flight when the bus driver was told to ''hold in place''.It looked like we would miss our flight, and this was more than one passenger could handle._

_He exploded at the driver, insisting he ignore his orders or 'risk the wrath of a lawsuit.' Just then an airline employee came dashing up carrying a briefcase. Looking at the angry man,the airline employee triumphantly held up the briefcase.When he had caught his breath,he said,'You left your briefcase. I heard you mention how important your meeting was and I figured you would need this."_

_Sometimes I find myself impatient with God, especially about his return. I wonder,What can he be waiting on? The tragedies around us, the suffering of people we love and even the stresses of daily life all seem bigger than the fixes on the horizon._

_Then someone tells their story of having just met Jesus,or I discover God is still at work in the messes.It reminds me of what I learned that day on the shuttle. There are stories and details God knows that I don't. It reminds me to trust him and to remember that the story isn't about me.It's about God's plan to give time to others who don't yet know his son(2 Peter3:9)_

_*WAIT&WITNESS TILL JESUS RETURNS*_

*SO I SAY:*
*WAITING ON GOD.(From Our Daily Bread)*

*Being dIFfErEnt...*

5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

_“Don’t be afraid of being different, be afraid of being the same as everyone else.”_
_“Be different so that people can see you clearly amongst the crowds._

_Dare to Be Different!..You've got to Stand out!,..Don't follow the Crowd... Be Unique... Be Different!_

So I'm sure we have heard a lot of motivational  Speeches, Sermons &talks on *Being Different*

This evening  just the below is what God has laid on my heart to tell you about this so admirable Subject- _Being Different._

Lot chose the other path instead of joining his uncle Abram(Abraham)  to stay on the same big land which God had promised will flourish through Abraham.

Lot within the short span of following his uncle had become big with lots of possessions.And so just when the friction ensued between their flocks, he pounced on that&decided to go on his own way leading him to the dreadful Sodom country.(All in Gen.13)

*Sometimes, Being Different means choosing the same old normal path &being different in it.*

Of course, Sometimes Being Different is not doing what everyone else is doing *but it is doing what God wants you to do.*

Beloved, *Don't be Different just to be Different. Be different because the Difference is needed.*

Mostly,i see a lot of people mostly upcoming &youthful who are bent on being different or 'special' when clearly there is NO NEED TO.

Mostly, this happens when we indelibly tag ourselves as being different&it must be by our own unique ways (some unseen pride 'bi' in there),gain certain status or some riches begin to flow in; we begin to think and want to do things differently like Lot without...

First,Examining ourselves to see if indeed that is what God wanted us to do.

I am in no way stifling anyone's initiative or creativity...I won't even be the last person as I was a culprit of what I am talking about now.

Bear in mind, God  loves creativity,style,uniqueness, elegance,variety,DIFFERENCE.And so he created us differently with...👇
_Romans 12:6-8 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well...._
_1 Peter 4:10-11- God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another._👈🏻

In a world full of darkness, God wants us to be the difference by being the Light that illuminates for all to see his Goodness, Faithfulness&Glory.

*It is not the 'Nkyekyeho no' or self  image... If there is any feel good factor or glory as it seems, it is the just the other things  he adds on to us.* *TAKE NOTE!*

*SO I SAY:*
once again, *DON'T BE DIFFERENT JUST TO BE DIFFERENT,BE DIFFERENT BECAUSE THE DIFFERENCE IS NEEDED.*

*THE SIGNS ON MEDITATE(PART 1)*

(5-Year Anniv.🌻🙌🏻)

Symptoms like fatigue,drowsiness,agitation, dark urine,abdominal pain,yellowing of the whites of the eye&skin give one a clear *SIGN* of the illness *Jaundice.*

If nothing is done about it, it sneaks in, relaxes AND...KILLS You!

Just like those symptoms,the *SIGNS of the end time* are always things to look out for and also guard ourselves against otherwise...

No wonder the disciples inquired-
_"Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"_(Matthew 24:3)

So let's  know them, Meditate on them as continues to access his Grace to be ready for his coming...

*"Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. And many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There he is!' do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect--if that were possible. See, I have told you ahead of time. "So if anyone tells you, 'There he is, out in the desert,' do not go out; or, 'Here he is, in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. (Matthew 24:4-5; 11; 23-27)*

*"It was the same in the days of Lot. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. But the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. "It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed. (Luke 17:28-30)*

*And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold." (Matthew 24:12)*

*Matthew 24:14,-"And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."*

*WAY OUT:*
*Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. *"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. (Matthew 24:40-44)*

*"Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap. For it will come upon all those who live on the face of the whole earth. Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man."(Luke 21:34-36)*

*SO I SAY:*
*BELOVED, LET'S TAKE NOTE... THESE ARE THE SIGNS ON MEDITATE (PART 1)*