PRAYER FOR YOU

In the remaining days of this year: You shall not weep. You shall not die. You shall not beg to eat. You shall not be ashamed. You shall not be cursed. You shall not cry over loved ones. You shall not be mocked. You shall not be a victim of hire killers. You shall not be a victim of accidents. You shall not be sorrowful.

BUT, You shall be great. You shall be fruitful. You shall be victorious.

You shall be celebrated. You shall be successful. You shall be favoured. You shall be blessed in abundance. You shall be prosperous. You shall have joy unspeakable. You shall have peace beyond limits. You shall make it. You shall testify. You shall be lifted high beyond falling. You shall excel in all that you do. You shall be called Wonderful.

Where the road is thirsty of flesh and blood, you and your loved ones will not go there. The evils that will happen will not know your dwelling place. Death messengers will not know your address and family.

The miracles in the year shall locate your household. Your heart desires will not be cut-short. I will not cry because of you. I pray for you, in the remaining days to end this year,

YOUR PICTURE WILL NOT BE USED FOR R.I.P in Jesus name (AMEN).

Happy new week FOLKS.

SOME LOVELY & SOPHISTICATED: CLASSY ASO EBI STYLES

When it comes to wearing gorgeous traditional attires, some people know the nitty gritty of how well to go about it, how to combine the colors, gorgeous accessories that will complement the amazing attire and how to especially tie the ‘Gele’. Enjoy and have fun….

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HOW TO HANDLE HEARTBREAKS

Heartbreak is an experience almost all adults have to go through. Whereas men also find themselves being heart broken by the women they love, it has been established that women are mostly the victims of heartbreak. What can a person do when he or she faces heartbreak? CHIBUNMA UKWU writes.

Ever been around a person who got heart broken by a loved one? Such people are at such times vulnerable and need lots of care, support and good counsels. This is because of the various effects of the heart break on such individuals. There have been cases where some people threatened to take their lives because they thought they might not cope with the emotional pain and trauma they were facing at such times. Others have indulged in dubious means and acts all in a bid to give a payback to whosoever that broke their hearts. In all, heart break is very dangerous. However, the good news is that, all is not lost. There is hope for anybody experiencing heart break. Below are the things that can be done.

Broken hearts go to God: God is our maker. He knows and understands us and this is the reason we have to go to him for healing when we are hurt or heartbroken. The truth is that it is impossible to heal without God; it is impossible to forgive our ex without God. So, when heartbroken, if there is anywhere we need to go to seek comfort and healing, do not forget that it is going to God our maker.

Broken hearts venture on self development: When healed of the previous heartbreak, it is advisable that the person spend a little time to develop him or herself. Do not rush into another relationship rather, spend time to build yourself. Below are ways you can do this.

Accept the reality that the relationship is broken: This is one of the mistakes that ladies in particular make. When a relationship is over, even if it is that you two are still communicating, you still get to know that things are no longer the same. It might be through the signs, the man no longer calls you or takes delight in you as usual; easily picks quarrels with you and all that. The best thing to do is to accept that the relationship is gone and move on with your life. Some ladies do not do this. Even when the guy gets to be maltreating them, they remain in that relationship, taking all the mess with the hope that thing would get better. Please stop hoping and accept the hurting reality that the relationship is over.

SHOCKING SECRET DISCOVERED IN THE CENTER OF THE HOLY BIBLE

Even if you do not believe in the Bible, please read this incredible words till the end, you won’t believe how this work out! The center of the Bible,

What is the shortest chapter of the Bible?  Is Psalm 117.

What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Is Psalm 119.

So which chapter is the center of the bible? Psalm 118.

There are 594 chapters BEFORE Psalm 118.  

There are 594 chapters AFTER Psalm 118.

Add these numbers together and you will get ….. 1188.

What is the center verse of the Bible?   Psalm 118:8,

What does this verse say? Psalm 118:8 “it is better to put trust in the Lord then to put confidence in man”.

Is this a coincidence? Or did God plan it all? Maybe it was all part of His plan…..even as you are reading this blog now!!!

Maybe you need to make God the CENTER of your LIFE! He LOVES you, and is always with you! And He FORGIVES you all your SINS. TRUST that God has a plan for your LIFE!

When things gets tough always remember…. FAITH does not get you out of TROUBLE…. It gets you THROUGH it!!!

May God bless you. HEAVEN or HELL, it’s your CHOICE, so choose WISELY today cos tomorrow maybe too LATE.

Shalom!!! By Ashley

INCREDIBLE VIDEO SHOWS NEWBORN TWINS CLING TO EACH OTHER AS THEY ARE BATHED FOR THE FIRST TIME

 A fascinating video shows a set of newborn twins, a boy and a girl, locked in a tender embrace with their eyes closed as they are bathed for the very first time. The 2minute 50-second long clip was uploaded to YouTube on November 8 by Paris-based midwife Sonia Rochel, and has since been watched almost 4million times. Ms Rochel made the clip public to showcase 'The Thalasso Baby Spa' - a small bath tub and shower unit she designed for babies to replicate the feeling of being in the womb. 
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THE SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA QUALIFIED FOR THE 2014 WORLD CUP

Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for next year’s World Cup finals after a 2-0 home win over Ethiopia in their playoff in Calabar on Saturday.

Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty and Victor Obinna added an 82nd-minute free kick for the second-leg success and a 4-1 aggregate win in the two-legged tie after Nigeria also won in Addis Ababa in last month’s first leg.

The 2-0 home win in the second leg in Calabar on Saturday means the reigning African champions have reached the finals for the fifth time, having played in four of the last five tournaments.

Moses tucked the spot kick away in the 20th minute while Obinna provided a rare piece of magic during a dull game, curling home a free kick eight minutes from time soon after coming on as as substitute.

Nigeria were runaway favourites to finish the job after winning in Addis Ababa in last month’s first leg but they were largely uninspiring.

Perhaps they was because their progress to Brazil was never seriously in doubt after Ethiopia defender Aynalem Hailu  was harshly adjudged to have handled in the penalty area as he took a shot in his midriff but could do nothing to prevent it running up his outstretched arm.

Hailu will want to forget the tie as soon as he can as he also gave away the penalty at the conclusion of the first leg which initially tipped the tie Nigeria’s way.

Moses sent Ethiopia keeper keeper Sisay Bancha the wrong way to the delight of the home crowd, who were drenched by a tropical storm in the second half but still celebrated with some passion after the final whistle.

Obinna, recently recalled to the squad, strengthened his claim for a place in the finals with a rasping effort that gave Bancha no chance.

But overall it was an uninspiring performance from  Stephen Keshi‘s men who also missed several good chances.

Emmanuel Emenike, who scored both goals in the first leg, should have put Nigeria head in the sixth minute as Ethiopia’s defence failed to clear a long throw, which bounced Emenike at the back post.

Off balance as he struck, Bancha turned it round the post with a fine one-handed save.

Brown Ideye headed wide at the back post in the 31st minute, again given time and space by a visiting defence caught ball-watching.

Ogenyi Onanzi produced a fine diving save out of Bancha as half-time approached with a long range shot delivered with some power.

An increasingly desperate Ethiopia had two penalty appeals turned down early in the second half but never managed to produce a decent goal scoring chance.

Another four African play-off ties will be decided over the next four days with the next clash later on Saturday between Senegal and the Ivory Coast. Source : New-update

 

6 PRINCIPLES OF PROVOCATIVE PARENTING

These six principles will put you back in the driver's seat with your son.

The Rev. Eugene F. Rivers III of Azusa Christian Church in Boston has never forgotten the advice he once got from a drug kingpin. Rivers wanted to spearhead an effort to clean up his community and help kids whose lives were being ruined by drug addiction, gang violence and joblessness. In a stroke of genius, he decided to ask the local drug dealers for insight. With their fancy clothes and Cadillacs, they seemed to be the real heroes to kids.

"Man, why did we lose you to the underworld?" he asked one powerful dealer. "And why are we losing other kids to you right now?"

The answer was stunning. The dealer stared him in the eye and said, "I'm there—you're not! When the kids go to school, I'm there—you're not. When the boy wants somebody older to talk to or feel safe and strong around, I'm there—you're not. I'm there—you're not. I win. You lose."

I don't want to lose with my kids, and I know you don't either. We want to win. Dad, as crazy as it sounds, it's time we take the advice of a drug dealer.

It's time to show up in a big way.

What I suggest is an in-your-face, audacious approach I call provocative parenting. The idea is to be a cause, not an effect; to be an active, unapologetic variable rather than a passive nonvariable; to make family life fun and interesting; to set high goals and reach them with your son.

Where do you begin? Think about this: Teenage men live in a provocative world. You can hear it in their music, their relationships, their cars and their competitive sports. Their hopes and affections thrive on energy and excitement. Their very nature calls for a parenting approach that respects and complements that zest.

Don't get nervous. Provocative parenting is not so much about who you are but about what you do. There are six principles of provocative parenting. We've already encountered the first rule of a provocative parent.

Principle 1: Don't just be there—be audaciously present. Now we're ready to look one by one at the other five principles of provocative parenting.

Principle 2: Don't try to force change—provoke it. To do this, you must first understand one simple truth: Change yourself, and the whole world must adapt. The world, and all those in it, will follow your lead every time.
For example, rather than yelling orders across the room, snuggle up close to him and whisper in his ear (mouthwash recommended) and watch what he does. Rather than scold him, ask questions about his future and watch what he does. Rather than criticize his pals, offer to take them out to eat and watch what he does. Get the idea?

As the parent in the house, the advantage is yours to be the instigator of positive action. This won't always make you the most popular person, but it will put you in a much better position to change a life.

Principle 3: Don't just get an attitude—get an awesome metaphor. To become a provocative and highly effective parent of a teenage boy, the word pictures you use to describe your teen have to work for you, not against you.

Using a word picture, how would you describe parenting your teen? Following Jesus' lead, try filling in this sentence: "Parenting my teenager is like ...”

You might come up with all sorts of images and thoughts. Do any of your similes sound like these? Parenting my teen is like:

* Herding a rabbit (I don't get anywhere chasing him—but whip out the carrots, and he comes running).

* Pulling teeth (I have to yank all day just to get this guy to speak).
Your word pictures for parenting your teen reflect the truth about how to perceive the relationship. In other words, your pictures are probably attached to real feelings and experiences. Your word pictures also suggest how you probably act in his presence.

Choosing a more positive word picture won't cure all your parenting problems, by any means, but it's a great place to start—especially if you want to become a parent who makes good things happen.

Principle 4: Don't get a bigger hammer—get a better idea. Parents stuck in "bigger-hammer thinking" believe they just need a more powerful version of whatever isn't working, whether the hammer is talking, bribing or punishing.
Provocative parents choose to do something different. If a "hammer" fails to work, they quickly move to screwdrivers. If a screwdriver fails, they try a velvet glove. If that fails, they try butterfly kisses. They're always trying new things. These parents end up relaxed and at ease because their style is not to make their solution work but to find what works through open-minded exploration of alternative solutions. There's a lot of riding room out there on the range of better ideas.

Principle 5: Don't just tolerate teens—get passionate about them. I used to feel a lot of panic when I spent time with teenagers socially. Every time I was with a group of teens, I felt like I was in a cage with lions that would just as soon eat me as talk to me.
It all changed when I made the decision to change my point of view. I changed it to "These crazy creatures aren't man-eating lions! They're a bunch of frightened kids, more scared than I am. They want someone to walk up to them, talk to them, like them—maybe even tickle them under the chin."

I immediately started to wade into crowds of teens whenever possible. I treated them like a bunch of quivering little kitties in need of a gentle scratch. They loved it. Soon I did too. Now the tension I used to feel in a teenager's presence is long gone.

When you begin to like teenagers on purpose, something powerful happens. Think about the strongest, most positive, visceral feeling you have for your teenager. A special message of love and strength is transmitted when you focus on that feeling. Your teen is waiting to sense that message from you. Act on the best things you feel toward him.

Principle 6: Have some fun! Above all the passions you provoke, I pray that having fun is at the top of the list. There's nothing worse in the realm of parenting than a joyless crank. Generations of well-intentioned, perfectly correct, biblically informed parents have gone down to defeat because their kids figured out something vital—the joy was missing. Laughs never happened. Fun had to be bought somewhere else.

Adults can overlook somberness in the duty of doing good, but teenagers never can. For them, humor and rejoicing are the proof of any pudding. Family fun has a way of salving the deepest wounds we encounter as we nurture our children through adolescence.
Let fun be part of your purposeful parenting plan and your teen will see the spark of our Savior in you. It may be your most provocative move yet. By Bill Beausay