My dearest Daddy,
Beautiful beyond description, my Excellent King. The Holy One of Israel, the One who is altogether lovely, my Rock, my Salvation, my Hope, my Today, my Tomorrow, my Everything. My Best friend in the whole world, my Hero, my Champion, my Defender, Abba Father.
Thank You for being a faithful and true friend. Thank You for loving me.. I could never stop saying it and I couldn't find the words to fully express how grateful I am to you for it. Daddy, who am I that You Lord are so mindful of?
Who am I Lord? Why do You choose to love me so unconditionally; without a shadow of holding back, without a hint of regret. Why do You care about me so much? I know I haven't done anything to deserve it but You choose to love me anyway.
Like the songwriter said, "You see the depths of my heart, yet you love me all the same.. You are AMAZING GOD". You see how selfish I can be sometimes, you see when my heart is soo far away from you, yet you love me; you know when I say one thing to you, yet my heart screams the exact opposite, yet you love me; you know the times I am being hypocritical, yet you choose to love me!
Daddy, how could I ever respond to this great love? How could I ever match your incredible love for me? How could I ever thank You enough?
Oh my heart is full of gratitude to You Lover of my soul. My spirit adores You, my soul and all that is within me blesses your holy name. You deserve more than I could ever give to You, indeed my love is limited but I give You the best of it. I give You my heart, I give You my soul, I give You my intellect, I give You my desires, I give You my self... I surrender all to You Lord. You own me, Oluwalonimi - You own all of me.
Thank You Lord for loving and accepting me. I could never repay you but I want to say that I love You, I honour You and I respect You.. Now and always.
Your forever girl,
One xx
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Friday, 15 August 2014
Thursday, 14 August 2014
Conversations with One - Let's Get 'Mushy': Things That Made You Go "Awww"
Welcome to Conversations with One Vol 5!!
Basically, Conversations with One is a new chat-series on the blog. Each week, my wonderful friends and I bring you snippets of our 'round-table' discussions from a male/female perspective.. We talk about any and every thing!!
Ladies! Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a guy? (I know I do! lol), and for guys, I bet once in a while you wish you could just read her mind! Well hopefully week after week, we get to bridge that gap!
You can have a look at last week's conversation where we discussed 'What's the Deal with Us'. You can also have a read of previous 'episodes' HERE.
This week we decided to get a little bit mushy up in here!
This week, apart from reminiscing about great gestures, it is also an avenue to give ideas to people (particularly men, lol). You see, some people are clueless when it comes to romance or doing something memorable for their loved one. Hopefully, you will get a truck load of ideas after reading today's conversation!
I hope you would also share your memorable experience in the comment box, and even more, please do so and more in your relationships! Keep the fire of romance alive!
Enjoy!
Ms Hope: I love a guy who can sometimes wake me in bed with a savoury smell of breakfast. Even if he isn't a fantastic cook he can keep it simple with a cup of steaming green tea and sandwiches. Lucky me, my husband is a PRO in the kitchen, so when I'm a good girl, lol, I get breakfast, lunch or dinner treats.
One: I love what you did for your husband - beautiful idea - 101 Things I Love about You :-)
Mr JohnNash: Personally material things don't get to me. However a few girls have shocked me in the past.
One of my amazing ex-girlfriends gave me a book on how I became a Manchester United star. It was specially made for me from the ManU store. That was touching and I won't forget it in a hurry.
Another girl gave me a statue of Steve Jobs. If you know me well, then you will know I blushed.
I think sometimes we make the mistake of giving people what we want for them as opposed to what they want or need.
On the flip side, whenever I want to get a girl something. I don't decide a week before or a day before. I listen to the unspoken words for months. Then I give a gift that she NEEDs when she is NOT EXPECTING. The impact is always colossal.
Mr NumeroUno: I would like to assume that one or two of us might have read the book by Gary D. Chapman 'The 5 Love Languages'. In brief there are 5 Primary love Languages:
1. Acts of Service
2. Words of Affirmation
3. Gifts
4. Physical Touch
5. Quality Time
I encourage those who have not read it to fetch a copy on Amazon or online.
For me, I cherish the time when I had a tooth ache and this certain young lady knowing she could do very little sent voice notes with her soft voice praying for God to soothe it lol.
Or that simple question; 'have you eaten?...what did you eat?' etc.
So for people like me, words of affirmation and acts of services is an A+
Ms MIA: I love the 5 love languages! I haven't read the book but read about each language on google and it makes sense!
I'm like NumeroUno, 'Words of Affirmation' and 'Acts of Service' are my languages.
Oh and someone suggested to add 'Food' as the sixth...hahaha! I think so too.
For me, there are 3 significant gestures I remember most:
One was my now ex who paid me a surprise visit in Uni on the day I finished my final exams to say congratulations......yayyyy! And he was looking 'smoking hot' and I was going "Yah...that's my man"...lol!
Second was a male close friend who went round Ikeja (Lagos, Nigeria) with me for a whole week, carrying my bag and just looking after me.....phew! Simple but unforgettable.
Third was my Ex who was really broke at the time, yet bought me a designer perfume for Christmas. It was a sacrifice that made sense. Yup...that's it from me!
For me, gestures carry more weight based on how I feel about the person doing it + the element of sacrifice + being able to make me feel special (don't we all want to! lol).
There was a guy I dated once. It was the first time my birthday would coincide with me being in a relationship so it would have been nice to celebrate with him but we lived in different cities and he had important things to do which he was leading the night before and the night of my birthday! Anyways, I told him not to honestly bother, I understood and we could do it some other time but he insisted on coming because he knew it was important to me. .. So he took the last train, to ensure he got in a little after midnight, took me out for 'Birthday breakfast' and left afterwards. It was not convenient for him and I appreciated the sacrifice immensely! Quality time + Acts of Service =Ticked all the boxes.
Oh another thing is letters!! I LOVE reading / letters. When he bought gifts and cards, I would rush to the cards first because I couldn't wait to read what he wrote - the dude was amazing with words!! They say women are moved by what they hear - Hearing/reading his affirmations made my day! I never got tired of reading his reassurance of how he felt. I absolutely loved it :-)
The most romantic thing for me was getting a perfumed teddy bear on Valentine's Day.... With perfume! :) *sigh* I love perfume.
Also, a while ago, I went to the cinema during the week and my friend was late (as usual), and I was waiting for AGES)...so he got me flowers. I thought that was cute. I was smiling for days cause nobody had ever gotten me flowers before...For any reason lol.
Ms PumpkinUnited: Two things I'd never forget in a hurry:
One time I really wanted this Kindle Fire HD tab but couldn't get it at the time cause I was saving up for my fees. So my dear bestie at that time, (he's now progressed to boo of life) surprised me on one particularly depressing night with the Kindle Fire tab hidden under my pillow in my absence.. This sure brought tears to my eyes cause at that time because I knew he was really broke, he gave what he didn't have just for me to get what I wanted.. for me it was like 'blood sacrifice' looll..
One: Awww *sniff sniff*. Amen @boo of life! He definitely deserved that promotion lol
Infact I need to turn this conversation into a book! I love all the gestures and I bet it would be a best-seller lol..
So, ladies and gentlemen, you've read our experiences, it would be great to read yours too! More importantly, rekindle the romance in your relationship, do something special for that loved one! xxxx
Do you have any question? Please do not hesitate to ask!
Basically, Conversations with One is a new chat-series on the blog. Each week, my wonderful friends and I bring you snippets of our 'round-table' discussions from a male/female perspective.. We talk about any and every thing!!
Ladies! Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a guy? (I know I do! lol), and for guys, I bet once in a while you wish you could just read her mind! Well hopefully week after week, we get to bridge that gap!
You can have a look at last week's conversation where we discussed 'What's the Deal with Us'. You can also have a read of previous 'episodes' HERE.
This week we decided to get a little bit mushy up in here!
Definition of mushy - Excessively sentimental.. Emotional, saccharine, sugary.. (Source: Google)
We asked the question:
"What is the nicest gesture/most romantic thing someone of the opposite sex has done for you?"
I hope you would also share your memorable experience in the comment box, and even more, please do so and more in your relationships! Keep the fire of romance alive!
Enjoy!
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Ms Hope: I love a guy who can sometimes wake me in bed with a savoury smell of breakfast. Even if he isn't a fantastic cook he can keep it simple with a cup of steaming green tea and sandwiches. Lucky me, my husband is a PRO in the kitchen, so when I'm a good girl, lol, I get breakfast, lunch or dinner treats.
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| Breakfast in bed is always a good idea for your spouse |
A few romantic things I've done (I must say so myself, right? Lol) I composed, and produced a song for my husband which I mimed for him on our wedding day, also on our 5th wedding anniversary, I published a book titled '101 Things I Love About You'. I detailed all those small, seemingly negligible everyday things he does that makes him rock my world.
One: I love what you did for your husband - beautiful idea - 101 Things I Love about You :-)
Mr JohnNash: Personally material things don't get to me. However a few girls have shocked me in the past.
One of my amazing ex-girlfriends gave me a book on how I became a Manchester United star. It was specially made for me from the ManU store. That was touching and I won't forget it in a hurry.
Another girl gave me a statue of Steve Jobs. If you know me well, then you will know I blushed.
I think sometimes we make the mistake of giving people what we want for them as opposed to what they want or need.
On the flip side, whenever I want to get a girl something. I don't decide a week before or a day before. I listen to the unspoken words for months. Then I give a gift that she NEEDs when she is NOT EXPECTING. The impact is always colossal.
Mr NumeroUno: I would like to assume that one or two of us might have read the book by Gary D. Chapman 'The 5 Love Languages'. In brief there are 5 Primary love Languages:
1. Acts of Service
2. Words of Affirmation
3. Gifts
4. Physical Touch
5. Quality Time
I encourage those who have not read it to fetch a copy on Amazon or online.
For me, I cherish the time when I had a tooth ache and this certain young lady knowing she could do very little sent voice notes with her soft voice praying for God to soothe it lol.
Or that simple question; 'have you eaten?...what did you eat?' etc.
So for people like me, words of affirmation and acts of services is an A+
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| Taking extra care of him when ill/down is very special. Men also want to know they are cared for |
I'm like NumeroUno, 'Words of Affirmation' and 'Acts of Service' are my languages.
Oh and someone suggested to add 'Food' as the sixth...hahaha! I think so too.
For me, there are 3 significant gestures I remember most:
One was my now ex who paid me a surprise visit in Uni on the day I finished my final exams to say congratulations......yayyyy! And he was looking 'smoking hot' and I was going "Yah...that's my man"...lol!
Second was a male close friend who went round Ikeja (Lagos, Nigeria) with me for a whole week, carrying my bag and just looking after me.....phew! Simple but unforgettable.
Third was my Ex who was really broke at the time, yet bought me a designer perfume for Christmas. It was a sacrifice that made sense. Yup...that's it from me!
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| Receiving a sacrificial gift is indeed priceless! |
Miss Me: Hmm, for me the nicest gesture in terms of material things would be getting me something that you know that I need especially if hints have been dropped! It's good to know that you're listening!! And I don't mind surprises, I like it when he buys me something that he knows I would like because he knows me well enough!! Basically buying things that I have said I want and buying things I have not said I want, but would like!!! {Impossible standard much?!?! :)}
For non-material things similar to NumeroUno, I am all for making sacrifices. Things where it's obvious that you've taken me into consideration. Also I like knowing that there is nothing too much for me to ask you to do! Simples!!!!
One: Wow!! I loved reading all the responses.. I was like aww and was surprised at some of the simple things that left a huge impression on people... It got me thinking!
For non-material things similar to NumeroUno, I am all for making sacrifices. Things where it's obvious that you've taken me into consideration. Also I like knowing that there is nothing too much for me to ask you to do! Simples!!!!
One: Wow!! I loved reading all the responses.. I was like aww and was surprised at some of the simple things that left a huge impression on people... It got me thinking!
Interestingly, I was going to mention the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman too! If you haven't read it, please do!
For me, gestures carry more weight based on how I feel about the person doing it + the element of sacrifice + being able to make me feel special (don't we all want to! lol).
There was a guy I dated once. It was the first time my birthday would coincide with me being in a relationship so it would have been nice to celebrate with him but we lived in different cities and he had important things to do which he was leading the night before and the night of my birthday! Anyways, I told him not to honestly bother, I understood and we could do it some other time but he insisted on coming because he knew it was important to me. .. So he took the last train, to ensure he got in a little after midnight, took me out for 'Birthday breakfast' and left afterwards. It was not convenient for him and I appreciated the sacrifice immensely! Quality time + Acts of Service =Ticked all the boxes.
Oh another thing is letters!! I LOVE reading / letters. When he bought gifts and cards, I would rush to the cards first because I couldn't wait to read what he wrote - the dude was amazing with words!! They say women are moved by what they hear - Hearing/reading his affirmations made my day! I never got tired of reading his reassurance of how he felt. I absolutely loved it :-)
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| Women are moved by words, you'd be surprised at how far a love note goes to making her feel special! |
Ms MIA: *CoughCough* nice one One! I'm really loving this Conversation, especially responses from the guys, picking up some important tips.
Mr Ogbomosho: This topic is Hot Mehn!!!
Romantic tinz?!!!!! Erm..
This topic got me thinking, what really is my love language? Truly I knew only one of them but I thought it would be nice to know which is my weakest, as marriage counsellors will say you will always most likely get the opposite of you which means my weakest love language might be my wife's. God help!!!!!
How can you find out your strongest and weakest Love language I hear someone ask?
well click on the link below:
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/
So whats the most romantic thing I have done or anyone done for me that sticks. I wouldn't say I am romantic like that but... I once asked a girl out long time ago back in the days and took her to this lovely wonderful place on our first date....BURGER KING!!!!!!! I was glad she found the funny side to it otherwise... lol.
Mr Ogbomosho: This topic is Hot Mehn!!!
Romantic tinz?!!!!! Erm..
This topic got me thinking, what really is my love language? Truly I knew only one of them but I thought it would be nice to know which is my weakest, as marriage counsellors will say you will always most likely get the opposite of you which means my weakest love language might be my wife's. God help!!!!!
How can you find out your strongest and weakest Love language I hear someone ask?
well click on the link below:
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/
So whats the most romantic thing I have done or anyone done for me that sticks. I wouldn't say I am romantic like that but... I once asked a girl out long time ago back in the days and took her to this lovely wonderful place on our first date....BURGER KING!!!!!!! I was glad she found the funny side to it otherwise... lol.
We then went to the park and yeah... Lets just say there was some live music involved too. (#livemusic#rehearsal#)
One: Loll @ Burger King - I think I would like to ask the girl what she thought :-). I guess the live music must have redeemed you!
One: Loll @ Burger King - I think I would like to ask the girl what she thought :-). I guess the live music must have redeemed you!
Every girl needs to be serenaded at least once in a lifetime :-) Live Music always wins! If you can, do it yourself, if you can't, hire someone :-)
Ms Angel: Hahaha.. Umm...I'm a ridiculously romantic girl *hides face*
So I love flowers (although they die within max 2 days cos I don't know how to maintain them lol), and going out to eat (from Nandos to KFC....who you're with is what makes it nice and memorable. Plus everyone likes chicken lol)
So I love flowers (although they die within max 2 days cos I don't know how to maintain them lol), and going out to eat (from Nandos to KFC....who you're with is what makes it nice and memorable. Plus everyone likes chicken lol)
The most romantic thing for me was getting a perfumed teddy bear on Valentine's Day.... With perfume! :) *sigh* I love perfume.
Also, a while ago, I went to the cinema during the week and my friend was late (as usual), and I was waiting for AGES)...so he got me flowers. I thought that was cute. I was smiling for days cause nobody had ever gotten me flowers before...For any reason lol.
| There's something feminine about flowers. Give her some today! |
I guess what I'm saying in conclusion is that anything that anyone of the opposite sex does is amazing when I see that they have gone out of their way to do it.
One: *shock gasp* Ms Angel, so you are romantic! Some people can form 'not bothered'! lol.. Awww that's cute! I think flowers are just beautiful!! :-)... You're very right, it IS the thought behind the action that matters.
One: *shock gasp* Ms Angel, so you are romantic! Some people can form 'not bothered'! lol.. Awww that's cute! I think flowers are just beautiful!! :-)... You're very right, it IS the thought behind the action that matters.
Ms PumpkinUnited: Two things I'd never forget in a hurry:
One time I really wanted this Kindle Fire HD tab but couldn't get it at the time cause I was saving up for my fees. So my dear bestie at that time, (he's now progressed to boo of life) surprised me on one particularly depressing night with the Kindle Fire tab hidden under my pillow in my absence.. This sure brought tears to my eyes cause at that time because I knew he was really broke, he gave what he didn't have just for me to get what I wanted.. for me it was like 'blood sacrifice' looll..
Another one was when I was really down with flu, couldn't sleep at all or eat and then he took me to his place and nursed me back to health, one of the nights I woke up and wanted nothing else but that strawberry flavoured tea in my house and he had to jog to my house around 2am to get it for me (talk of catching a grenade for me), infact I wanted to fall ill again sef .. there's been countless but these two really standout.. it was the most romantic thing ever.
#OkBye
#OkBye
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| 2am run to fulfil a craving is definitely a keeper! Sacrifices say a lot in love |
Infact I need to turn this conversation into a book! I love all the gestures and I bet it would be a best-seller lol..
I think for couples, recounting these special moments with each other help to build your relationship. Sometimes it's easy to forget the nice things and focus on what's not happening.
You can invent the game 'Remember that time....'... Definitely a nice date-night idea with your spouse! :-)
You can invent the game 'Remember that time....'... Definitely a nice date-night idea with your spouse! :-)
So, ladies and gentlemen, you've read our experiences, it would be great to read yours too! More importantly, rekindle the romance in your relationship, do something special for that loved one! xxxx
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The Author of Romance is God Himself.. "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" Rom 5:8 - What a God!
The Author of Romance is God Himself.. "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" Rom 5:8 - What a God!
Monday, 11 August 2014
Diary of an Anxious Single Girl
I know that feeling of wanting to meet the guy already!!! Like just know him. You know what I mean? Looking forward to starting forever with him, can't wait to be in that great relationship...
That's me right there too, I love anything that has to do with love, romance etc...
In the past, I used to look at every good guy like a potential dude. I would meet someone who seemed nice and quickly start assessing him to ascertain if he were the one. While it was fun, it was also VERY stressful! (Bold and underlined).. And mehn, I have stories for my kids, grand kids and great-grand kids lol
I have discovered that it is really important to just relax and let God handle that area of my life. You know why? I learnt that I was very bad at handling it my way - checking and checking! I wasn't enjoying my life as a young single girl, I was bothering myself daily with the prospects of marriage, looking out for the man so I don't miss him lol. I discovered that even more than I am, God is interested in my marriage and who I get married to so it was wise for me to step back and let Him take the wheel while I enjoy the life He has blessed me with now.
When a man comes or I see someone I like, I take it to God in prayer, submit His name and honestly tell God how I feel about him. Somehow God either makes him stay or makes it obvious through a variety of ways that he's not for me (sometimes it still hurts! But in the long run, I realise it's for my good!)
The bible says we should not be anxious for anything but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, we should make our requests known to God. (Philippians 4:6)
I choose not to be anxious but to prayerfully and joyfully seek God's face knowing He's got me sorted!
So, concerning your future, husband or marriage, let me borrow these very famous words - Relax, God is in control. Build and enjoy friendships now, enjoy this season of your life that God has blessed you with, trust Him to know that He has got you covered and when that blessed man comes, you will know!
Have a wonderful week people!
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PS Hope you've gotten your tickets for The Convo on Saturday the 23rd of August, 2014? Tickets are going fast and will not be available for purchase on the day so hurry! Get them now!
Saturday, 9 August 2014
The Proof of His Love
It's always great getting an email from readers of the blog. It's even more exciting reading testimonies of a personal encounter or experience of God's realness, goodness and faithfulness.
I feel I really need to share this, I have been sharing it with people around me. I'm saved by God's grace and I love God.
Most times I feel I don't really enjoy the type of relationship most born-again Christians that I know enjoy with Him. I don't feel that emotion of his love for me. All my life I have not really had any bad experience, I have always had things in my own way. Never been involved in an accident, never lost anyone very close to me, never had any terrible experience so I felt I was just a special kind of being.
Now the thing with that is that most times I found it hard to empathise with people's pain. I was worried that nothing moved me. When my very close friends are in pain, I find it hard to get emotional. Nothing moved me!
When I see people pray or worship God and weep, not for any problem they might have but because they are amazed at His love towards them, I really wondered.
I assumed that I was probably too heart hardened, I started praying Ezekiel 36:26 "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh". This was supposed to come with salvation, so why did I still feel like I had a stony heart?
Then something happened.
Just some days back, I was rushing to pick up something from someone and boarded a Tricycle (popularly called Keke) and I was the only passenger. The Keke driver got to a junction where he was supposed to make a left turn and stopped because cars were coming on the part of the road he wanted to cross to. Immediately, a car coming at top speed hit us from behind. As the driver was trying to control the Tricycle, I fell out of it and landed on the other side of the road. As God would have it, there was no car coming at that particular moment and this is a part of the road that is usually always very busy. People gathered to help us, the Keke driver was rushed to the hospital immediately but I had just a little bruise on my knee.
God saved me!!!
With the way the force of the impact threw me out of the Keke, everyone was surprised nothing happened to me.
I was listening to a song by the popular Gospel singer Panam Percy Paul (He that dwelleth) during my quiet time and I was weeping uncontrollably. It could only have been God that kept me.
A friend of mine updated his Facebook status recently and 2 comments later read 'RIP' - Unfortunately, my friend who updated that status had just slumped and died just a day after he made that post... Just like that!
I wonder if all these makes sense to you but I have come to see how much God loves me. So many things happen in life and anybody that is alive should know that God has a purpose for his or her life. I am not better than the dead but God's grace has always kept me.
I wonder why the ever busy road had no approaching car the day I had the accident?
Why did I not land with my head or waist when I fell off?
Why did God save me while some people who have experienced a smaller kind of accident end up dying from it???
Now I understand the depth of His love for me!!
God kept me!
God saved me!!
His grace and mercy kept me!!!
I weep for His awesome love, who are my that God is so mindful of me???
Please thank Him for me, I don't think my thanksgiving will be enough. Help me thank God.
I will keep speaking of his wondrous works and all He has done.
Thank you Lord!!!
I got an email recently from a lovely lady and she was happy to share on the blog as well. You may be able to identify with her story and I pray that it blesses you. xx
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I feel I really need to share this, I have been sharing it with people around me. I'm saved by God's grace and I love God.
Most times I feel I don't really enjoy the type of relationship most born-again Christians that I know enjoy with Him. I don't feel that emotion of his love for me. All my life I have not really had any bad experience, I have always had things in my own way. Never been involved in an accident, never lost anyone very close to me, never had any terrible experience so I felt I was just a special kind of being.
Now the thing with that is that most times I found it hard to empathise with people's pain. I was worried that nothing moved me. When my very close friends are in pain, I find it hard to get emotional. Nothing moved me!
When I see people pray or worship God and weep, not for any problem they might have but because they are amazed at His love towards them, I really wondered.
I assumed that I was probably too heart hardened, I started praying Ezekiel 36:26 "A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh". This was supposed to come with salvation, so why did I still feel like I had a stony heart?
Then something happened.
Just some days back, I was rushing to pick up something from someone and boarded a Tricycle (popularly called Keke) and I was the only passenger. The Keke driver got to a junction where he was supposed to make a left turn and stopped because cars were coming on the part of the road he wanted to cross to. Immediately, a car coming at top speed hit us from behind. As the driver was trying to control the Tricycle, I fell out of it and landed on the other side of the road. As God would have it, there was no car coming at that particular moment and this is a part of the road that is usually always very busy. People gathered to help us, the Keke driver was rushed to the hospital immediately but I had just a little bruise on my knee.
God saved me!!!
With the way the force of the impact threw me out of the Keke, everyone was surprised nothing happened to me.
I was listening to a song by the popular Gospel singer Panam Percy Paul (He that dwelleth) during my quiet time and I was weeping uncontrollably. It could only have been God that kept me.
A friend of mine updated his Facebook status recently and 2 comments later read 'RIP' - Unfortunately, my friend who updated that status had just slumped and died just a day after he made that post... Just like that!
I wonder if all these makes sense to you but I have come to see how much God loves me. So many things happen in life and anybody that is alive should know that God has a purpose for his or her life. I am not better than the dead but God's grace has always kept me.
I wonder why the ever busy road had no approaching car the day I had the accident?
Why did I not land with my head or waist when I fell off?
Why did God save me while some people who have experienced a smaller kind of accident end up dying from it???
Now I understand the depth of His love for me!!
God kept me!
God saved me!!
His grace and mercy kept me!!!
I weep for His awesome love, who are my that God is so mindful of me???
Please thank Him for me, I don't think my thanksgiving will be enough. Help me thank God.
I will keep speaking of his wondrous works and all He has done.
Thank you Lord!!!
Ezioma
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Sometimes, as human beings, we may take certain things for granted. Because we haven't had what we term a significant encounter, we don't seem to appreciate the grace of God that is so great upon our lives. There is a God in heaven who daily loads us with benefits.
To deny Him is to act a fool for the bible says that the one who says there is no God is a fool. To love and fear Him is to be wise..
God loves you sooo much.. He cares about even the littlest detail of your life. You are never left nor forsaken by Him.. He is mindful of you, your name is written in the palms of His hands. The strands of hair on your head is numbered by Him. He loves you beyond what you coud ever think or imagine and He is calling you with such great love to a relationship with Him...
Friday, 8 August 2014
Dear Daddy
My Dearest Daddy,
I am having an amazing experience with the Convention!
The RCCG Convention has been around for 62years now! I know it gets better and better each year, but this time Daddy You are definitely showing off your awesomeness in grand style! Thank You!
Like one of my favourite Yoruba song says "Ma joba lo Oluwa.. Ijoba re dun momi yeye oh, majoba lo Oluwa" - Keep reigning Lord, keep reigning King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
I love You and I look forward to tonight..
Holy Spirit, POWER-house, the breath of GOD! The power that made a virgin young girl pregnant with the Saviour - Christ, the same power that raised Christ from the dead, the same Power that moved upon the face of a world without shape or form and brought light into darkness, brought wonder out of emptiness; the same power that blasted in two the red sea for the great exodus, the same power that breathe upon the dry bones of the Valley and made a great army out of a dead situation - literally.
Teacher, Comforter, Intercessor, Helper, the Third Person of the Trinity. I acknowledge You for You are great and You do miracles so great.
It's all about You at the Convention - and WOW, you have indeed surpassed our very expectations.
Sending you the best part of me, the best part of my love, today and always.
Your girl,
One xx
PS If you are in Nigeria, please try as much as possible to be present at the Holy Ghost Service of the RCCG's annual convention at the Redemption Camp - KM 46, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. If you're not, please join us online tonight!
http://new.livestream.com/rccgonline
I am having an amazing experience with the Convention!
The RCCG Convention has been around for 62years now! I know it gets better and better each year, but this time Daddy You are definitely showing off your awesomeness in grand style! Thank You!
Like one of my favourite Yoruba song says "Ma joba lo Oluwa.. Ijoba re dun momi yeye oh, majoba lo Oluwa" - Keep reigning Lord, keep reigning King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
I love You and I look forward to tonight..
Holy Spirit, POWER-house, the breath of GOD! The power that made a virgin young girl pregnant with the Saviour - Christ, the same power that raised Christ from the dead, the same Power that moved upon the face of a world without shape or form and brought light into darkness, brought wonder out of emptiness; the same power that blasted in two the red sea for the great exodus, the same power that breathe upon the dry bones of the Valley and made a great army out of a dead situation - literally.
Teacher, Comforter, Intercessor, Helper, the Third Person of the Trinity. I acknowledge You for You are great and You do miracles so great.
It's all about You at the Convention - and WOW, you have indeed surpassed our very expectations.
Sending you the best part of me, the best part of my love, today and always.
Your girl,
One xx
PS If you are in Nigeria, please try as much as possible to be present at the Holy Ghost Service of the RCCG's annual convention at the Redemption Camp - KM 46, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway. If you're not, please join us online tonight!
http://new.livestream.com/rccgonline
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Thursday, 7 August 2014
Conversations with One - What's the Deal with 'Us'?
Welcome to Conversations with One Vol 4!!
Nubian Princess: I really don't know for the babe ooh... Is that her non-verbal way of agreeing? Maybe she's commitment phobic (I have a few friends who are... It's a real thing!) and is having difficulty tying herself down to one man. Maybe she's testing out what a relationship with him would be like... Maybe she has lots of time on her hands.... *throws hands up in frustration*
Basically, Conversations with One is a new chat-series on the blog. Each week, my wonderful friends and I bring you snippets of our 'round-table' discussions from a male/female perspective..
Ladies! Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of a guy? (I know I do! lol), and for guys, I bet once in a while you wish you could just read her mind! Well hopefully week after week, we get to bridge that gap!
You can have a look at last week's conversation where we discussed Reading the Writings on the Wall. You can also have a read of previous 'episodes' HERE.
You can have a look at last week's conversation where we discussed Reading the Writings on the Wall. You can also have a read of previous 'episodes' HERE.
This week's topic of discussion is a bit like a continuation of last weeks'.. We got responses about how to know when a guy/girl is not that into you and I have to admit, I had to do a personal check on some of the criteria... Thanks for being very honest and straight-forward in your points.
This week's question:
"There's this babe that I really like. I've told her about it. Now the thing is that she hasn't agreed but she does everything that a girlfriend/wifey would do - I ask her out to dinner etc and she agrees, we talk a lot, she even cooks for me occasionally. I am getting quite confused here.. If she's interested, why is she not agreeing to make it formal? And if she's not into me then why does she do all these things that say she is?! What do I do to get to the permanent site? Helpppp!"
This week's question:
"There's this babe that I really like. I've told her about it. Now the thing is that she hasn't agreed but she does everything that a girlfriend/wifey would do - I ask her out to dinner etc and she agrees, we talk a lot, she even cooks for me occasionally. I am getting quite confused here.. If she's interested, why is she not agreeing to make it formal? And if she's not into me then why does she do all these things that say she is?! What do I do to get to the permanent site? Helpppp!"
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So many maybes! I really don't know but I do know that if I'm taking time out of my rather manic schedule to talk to you a lot, go to dinner with you, COOK for you, then I'm definitely sending a message that I'm very interested in you! :-) I would suggest a frank conversation along the lines of "Babe (or dear or sweetie or darling or whatever), what gives? Where is your mind at? Are you considering making us work seriously or am I just a pleasant distraction?" Also, if the dude isn't a 'kid', he should have that conversation like yesterday! #NoTimeWasting! #NoNeedForConfusion! #CommunicationIsKey! #SayNoToMixedSignals! Okay, I'm done!
One: Exactly! You have communicated my sentiments.. Why is he not asking those questions? #NoTimeforTimeWasting.
One: Exactly! You have communicated my sentiments.. Why is he not asking those questions? #NoTimeforTimeWasting.
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Ms PumpkinUnited: I think I will plagiarize Nubian Princess cause she just spoke my mind on this... From experience with some friends and what I've seen around, ladies mostly do this as a form of 'insurance cover', it's more like *dont get too committed so that shifting base to the other person will be easier just in case this one doesnt work as planned*.. but then I wonder why the guy will choose to keep mute instead of voicing out his mind.. abi did cupid's arrow strike his tongue a fatal blow nii ..*justcurious*
One: Hahaha @Cupid striking his tongue..
So I have a question, have you ever been in this situation before? Either the receiver (waiting on the promise) or the giver (playing wifey/boyfy) but not committing? If yes, why?
Ms PumpkinUnited: I actually have not (cause I don't even have that type of gracious ministry or strength) but I do know friends who have been on the painful receiving end and the somewhat tedious giving end; tedious cause of the number of persons involved the 'movement of the cheese'.... I know I like hanging out with and doing stuff with and for my friends but once I notice they (guy friends) are prolly beginning to misunderstand, misinterpret or feel vibes I'm not feeling, it spoils the friendship for me and I just peel myself away..
One: Thanks.. But please which one is 'movement of the cheese'? lol
Ms PumpkinUnited: Lollll, I meant dividing yourself into 2, 3,4 5 etc in the name of commitophobia..
Nubian Princess: I have definitely never been on the giving end... I'm sorry, it's just too much work.... Yes, I love domestic stuff but just to be cooking like that.... Ahn... No oooh!
But I have had a male 'friend' who did and said everything a significant other should without any commitment. I gave myself brain and removed myself from the equation. (Fast forward 2 years plus later and bobo wants us to try a real relationship.... *le sigh*)
I had a point.... Yes!
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One: Hahaha @Cupid striking his tongue..
So I have a question, have you ever been in this situation before? Either the receiver (waiting on the promise) or the giver (playing wifey/boyfy) but not committing? If yes, why?
Ms PumpkinUnited: I actually have not (cause I don't even have that type of gracious ministry or strength) but I do know friends who have been on the painful receiving end and the somewhat tedious giving end; tedious cause of the number of persons involved the 'movement of the cheese'.... I know I like hanging out with and doing stuff with and for my friends but once I notice they (guy friends) are prolly beginning to misunderstand, misinterpret or feel vibes I'm not feeling, it spoils the friendship for me and I just peel myself away..
One: Thanks.. But please which one is 'movement of the cheese'? lol
Ms PumpkinUnited: Lollll, I meant dividing yourself into 2, 3,4 5 etc in the name of commitophobia..
One: Oh, thanks Pumpkin... *whisphers* (Do you guys understand what 'movement of the cheese' and now 'commitophobia' means?)...
Nubian Princess: I have definitely never been on the giving end... I'm sorry, it's just too much work.... Yes, I love domestic stuff but just to be cooking like that.... Ahn... No oooh!
But I have had a male 'friend' who did and said everything a significant other should without any commitment. I gave myself brain and removed myself from the equation. (Fast forward 2 years plus later and bobo wants us to try a real relationship.... *le sigh*)
I had a point.... Yes!
We (men and women) should learn to occupy ourselves with other things. We'll have less time for things that waste time.... #MyTwoCents
Ms MIA: I agree with Nubian Princess and Miss PumpkinUnited, the maybes are just endless joor! Plus I just don't like when people give mixed signals, the heartache is unnecessary and I don't even think it's a Christian attitude (note to brothers et sisters)!
Ms MIA: I agree with Nubian Princess and Miss PumpkinUnited, the maybes are just endless joor! Plus I just don't like when people give mixed signals, the heartache is unnecessary and I don't even think it's a Christian attitude (note to brothers et sisters)!
To my Bro, you've searched your heart to see that you want to be with her, please ask her on a more serious note to get her honest stick out and tell you whether or not she's feeling you too. For me, if I had that conversation with any guy and he didn't come up with any concrete decision, like Nubian princess said, I will give myself BrainPlusWisdom and allow brother his space....QED!
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I haven't been on the receiving end but I've been friends with guys where we were so close like that (no cooking, washing or any domestics however) but I'm ever so clear that I DON'T WANT ANYTHING! Even that one, now that I'm grown, I'm checking myself and holding the breaks cause that can cause hurt too no matter how clear you are!
Dassal!
Dassal!
One: You're right, it's important to check ourselves.. Sometimes we need to help the other person: If you are not interested, don't be extra-friendly.. I probably have been guilty/accused of this. To be honest, it was only going to be 'just friends' with the individual but he was a great friend and sometimes I guess the lines were blurred... So as often as I told him it wasn't happening, he just wasn't getting it!
| This is just mean lol |
I have been both the 'giver' and the 'receiver' and it ain't pleasant at all... Like everyone has said, it's important to have 'that talk'.. I believe very much in defining relationships as much as possible... No 'what ifs', just straight-talk.. As a lady, it's usually a bit dicey because you don't want to come across as being pushy or desperate so you wait sometimes endlessly! for the guy to bring up the topic.. I think like you all have said, it's best to 'keep stepping' but mehn that thing is easier said than done.. When you like someone, it's not that easy to just move away (except feelings were not that deep).. The faith and hope is real that maybe one day, one day, they will see the light.. Or am I lying? lol
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Ok beauriful people, over to you, what do you think? Should he wait for her or forget about it? Also, have you ever been either the 'Giver' or the 'Receiver' of mixed signals? Please share! xx
PS, I noticed that none of the guys on the panel said anything.. Is it in solidarity with the guy? lol
Do you have any question? Please do not hesitate to ask!
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Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Winner(s) of Yesterday's Giveaway!!!
Hello beautiful people!
Thanks to everyone who sent in their responses for the giveaway yesterday!
The WINNER is ... *drum roll*
..Ok, ok, the thing is that there are 2 winners! See, there is a clear winner and then there is the Judge's pick (lol, is there anything like that?)..
The first person who sent in her answer via Facebook (message) was Ms Damilola Oseni at exactly 13:06 hours! Thank you so much for your message dear.. I'm sure you and Seun would have an amazing time at THE CONVO on the 23rd of August!! :-)
Now, the next winner is someone that won my heart by her lovely email lol.. She broke all the rules - no Facebook, no Twitter and she didn't tell me who she would be coming with lol but her email made me smile, therefore I have no choice but to give her a ticket from my heart :-)
Ms Dami, you get a ticket too! :-)
(Oh, are you the same person? I just realised that you are both Damis! haha!)
For everyone who commented, interacted via social media, thank you, thank you! Hope to still see you at THE CONVO.. You can get your ticket here for N4800 only.. http://www.afritickets.com/event/the-convo-lagos-edition-by-ijustmetme
Now, I am excited.. I look forward to the event! I know it would be unforgettable.. I also look forward to meeting many of the bloggers I've only interacted with 'virtually' and meeting YOU too :-)
Thanks to everyone who sent in their responses for the giveaway yesterday!
The WINNER is ... *drum roll*
..Ok, ok, the thing is that there are 2 winners! See, there is a clear winner and then there is the Judge's pick (lol, is there anything like that?)..
The first person who sent in her answer via Facebook (message) was Ms Damilola Oseni at exactly 13:06 hours! Thank you so much for your message dear.. I'm sure you and Seun would have an amazing time at THE CONVO on the 23rd of August!! :-)
Now, the next winner is someone that won my heart by her lovely email lol.. She broke all the rules - no Facebook, no Twitter and she didn't tell me who she would be coming with lol but her email made me smile, therefore I have no choice but to give her a ticket from my heart :-)
Ms Dami, you get a ticket too! :-)
(Oh, are you the same person? I just realised that you are both Damis! haha!)
For everyone who commented, interacted via social media, thank you, thank you! Hope to still see you at THE CONVO.. You can get your ticket here for N4800 only.. http://www.afritickets.com/event/the-convo-lagos-edition-by-ijustmetme
Now, I am excited.. I look forward to the event! I know it would be unforgettable.. I also look forward to meeting many of the bloggers I've only interacted with 'virtually' and meeting YOU too :-)
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Tobi Atte brings The Convo to Lagos!!
Are you going for The Convo?!!!
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You probably have read the post that went (and still going) viral - "9 Reasons (You may not know) Why Christian Single Ladies Can't find Their Boaz, David or Joseph" and the follow up "11 Reasons (You may not know) Why Christian Single Men Can't Find their Ruth, Esther or Mary".
It was written by the amazing Blogger, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Certified Life, Relationship and Motivational Coach (wow, I had to take a deep-breath after that impressive mouthful!) - Mr Tobi Atte..
Tobi Atte doesn't only write deep, meaningful posts on relationships, marriage and living your best life, He is also the amazing host of 'The CONVO' - a live event with real and open interactive discussions on love, dating and relationships!
I have seen pictures and watched videos of previous events and I am excited that he is bringing it to LAGOS!!!!
Yes! Yes people, The CONVO is coming to Lagos on Saturday the 23rd of August at the beautiful Nike Art Museum and Gallery in Lekki Phase 1 (3rd Round-about) and I cannot waittttt!!!
I am confident that it would be a very enlightening and enriching experience.
Please note that this event is strictly on a registration-before-the-day basis.. You can register and pay for your ticket(s) here http://www.afritickets.com/event/the-convo-lagos-edition-by-ijustmetme
Tickets are only N4800 a-piece and would only be available online and not on the day... Tickets are limited and will be sold to those who get their hands on them first.. What are you waiting for?!! Hurry! Hurry!!
PS Tobi and his lovely wife Bukky, were the very FIRST couple featured on The Waiting and Loving It series on 1 + The One :-) You can read their beautiful interview HERE. It will surely bless you and make you go 'awww' :-)
PPS Tobi and Bukky's wedding story was featured on Bella Naija too! See the feature HERE and HERE
PPPS - GIVEAWAY!! I have great news!! I will be giving out a FREE ticket to a reader.. It's really easy to win, all you have to do is let me know on Twitter @1plustheone or via Facebook www.facbook.com/1plustheone who you'll be coming with and I'll give you a ticket free (1st person wins!).. See simple as.. :-)
You can read more of Tobi's posts on his web/blog page www.ijustmetme.com
Have a lovely week beautiful people and seee you at The Convo!! xxxx
You probably have read the post that went (and still going) viral - "9 Reasons (You may not know) Why Christian Single Ladies Can't find Their Boaz, David or Joseph" and the follow up "11 Reasons (You may not know) Why Christian Single Men Can't Find their Ruth, Esther or Mary".
It was written by the amazing Blogger, Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Certified Life, Relationship and Motivational Coach (wow, I had to take a deep-breath after that impressive mouthful!) - Mr Tobi Atte..
Tobi Atte doesn't only write deep, meaningful posts on relationships, marriage and living your best life, He is also the amazing host of 'The CONVO' - a live event with real and open interactive discussions on love, dating and relationships!
I have seen pictures and watched videos of previous events and I am excited that he is bringing it to LAGOS!!!!
Yes! Yes people, The CONVO is coming to Lagos on Saturday the 23rd of August at the beautiful Nike Art Museum and Gallery in Lekki Phase 1 (3rd Round-about) and I cannot waittttt!!!
I am confident that it would be a very enlightening and enriching experience.
Please note that this event is strictly on a registration-before-the-day basis.. You can register and pay for your ticket(s) here http://www.afritickets.com/event/the-convo-lagos-edition-by-ijustmetme
Tickets are only N4800 a-piece and would only be available online and not on the day... Tickets are limited and will be sold to those who get their hands on them first.. What are you waiting for?!! Hurry! Hurry!!
PS Tobi and his lovely wife Bukky, were the very FIRST couple featured on The Waiting and Loving It series on 1 + The One :-) You can read their beautiful interview HERE. It will surely bless you and make you go 'awww' :-)
PPS Tobi and Bukky's wedding story was featured on Bella Naija too! See the feature HERE and HERE
PPPS - GIVEAWAY!! I have great news!! I will be giving out a FREE ticket to a reader.. It's really easy to win, all you have to do is let me know on Twitter @1plustheone or via Facebook www.facbook.com/1plustheone who you'll be coming with and I'll give you a ticket free (1st person wins!).. See simple as.. :-)
You can read more of Tobi's posts on his web/blog page www.ijustmetme.com
Have a lovely week beautiful people and seee you at The Convo!! xxxx
Friday, 1 August 2014
Dear Daddy - O'funlola Boluwakole
Dear Daddy,
I have many things and too many reasons to thank You for. When I consider how much You have done for me, I cannot thank You enough.
Daddy, You know how You make me feel. How I feel when I'm short of words to express my love. You know how I enjoy dancing with no music just because I am short of words to say exactly how I feel. I never really have been good with words anyway, so I dance to You to express my affection for You.
I have tried everything else, I have done and undone but nothing is as sweet as You. Even when I am unfaithful, You love me still. You are the perfect lover anyone can ever ask for. When You scold or correct me I know it is because You love me so much. Even Your word says You correct those You love.
So when You are silent, I get really worried because at that time I feel like Your love is dwindling (though I know that is impossible). You matter to me more than anything or anyone else in the world. I always itch to hear from You and love it when You speak. You fill me with joy and gladness.
Thank You for blessing me with a beautiful family, they are the best in the world; even with all our intricacies and differences. Thank you for my lovely daughter too. I look at her and I wonder why You ever thought to give me such a beauty as a child. But it is to me a proof of Your love and most importantly, Your mercy.
I learn a lot about You from my relationship with her. Been a single mom can be very tasking and demanding most times, but her smile always light up my world. And I know You love me as much and even more. Always watching me so I don't fall. And when I do, You lovingly tend my wounds and wipe my tears.
Thank You for being my number 1 and my all-in-all. You are the best Lover I could ever have. I love You with all my heart. I cannot even love You to the moon and back because You are farther than the moon. :-D
Your baby boo,
Funmi B.
I have many things and too many reasons to thank You for. When I consider how much You have done for me, I cannot thank You enough.
Daddy, You know how You make me feel. How I feel when I'm short of words to express my love. You know how I enjoy dancing with no music just because I am short of words to say exactly how I feel. I never really have been good with words anyway, so I dance to You to express my affection for You.
I have tried everything else, I have done and undone but nothing is as sweet as You. Even when I am unfaithful, You love me still. You are the perfect lover anyone can ever ask for. When You scold or correct me I know it is because You love me so much. Even Your word says You correct those You love.
So when You are silent, I get really worried because at that time I feel like Your love is dwindling (though I know that is impossible). You matter to me more than anything or anyone else in the world. I always itch to hear from You and love it when You speak. You fill me with joy and gladness.
Thank You for blessing me with a beautiful family, they are the best in the world; even with all our intricacies and differences. Thank you for my lovely daughter too. I look at her and I wonder why You ever thought to give me such a beauty as a child. But it is to me a proof of Your love and most importantly, Your mercy.
I learn a lot about You from my relationship with her. Been a single mom can be very tasking and demanding most times, but her smile always light up my world. And I know You love me as much and even more. Always watching me so I don't fall. And when I do, You lovingly tend my wounds and wipe my tears.
Thank You for being my number 1 and my all-in-all. You are the best Lover I could ever have. I love You with all my heart. I cannot even love You to the moon and back because You are farther than the moon. :-D
Your baby boo,
Funmi B.
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