THIS IS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, JUST CLIAM IT

Acts 16:31…So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Did you know you have the scriptural right to claim salvation for each and every member of your family?

As a Child of God, you have been given that right! You have a scriptural, biblical right to claim every member of your family for the Lord.
If you have anyone in your family who is not saved - a mother, a father, a husband or wife, a brother, sister, a grandma or grandpa - then open your Bible right now and underline Acts16:31.

Write today's date and the exact time somewhere near it. Read Acts 16:31 over and over again. Memorize it. Let the Lord quicken that verse deep into your spirit. Let Acts 16:31 sink deep into your spirit, Read it again and again. Get it clear in your mind and spirit.
As you claim this promise of God, begin to see your sons, your daughters, your mother, your father, your husband, your wife, your grandma and grandpa, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews coming to the Lord. See them ALL getting saved in the Name of Jesus!

One other scripture that can increase your faith to claim your family for the Lord is Acts 2:39: "For the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord, our God, shall call".
God wants you and your family saved. It is time we accept that fact, and claim them for the Lord.

Prayer: Father, according to Your word, I claim the salvation of every member of my family, in Jesus' name. Amen!
Bible Reading: Acts 16:25-34, Stay bless.

SOME HABITS OF A HEALTHY MARRIAGE YOU SHOULD START TODAY

Our habits make a difference in marriage and there are several habits of a healthy marriage that you should start today to improve your marriage. Do you know that the discipline of practicing healthy marriage habits can greatly improve the happiness/joy of your marriage? It is a simple fact but very true. The little things that we do as a habit in our marriages matter take this helpful advice about adding these habits of a healthy marriage to your relationship and watch it improve.

1. Kiss Hello And Goodbye: Kissing each other hello and goodbye is a one of the best habits of a healthy marriage you could follow. Taking time for this small little habit is a way to say that you don’t enjoy being apart and you are happy when you can be together again. This is one of the little habits of marriage that most of us are really good at in the beginning of our marriage. Then it gets dropped along the way. But it doesn’t have to! Be intentional about keeping up those kisses!

2. Say I Love You: Saying I love you to one another is so important. Sadly, it is something else we tend to get lax in as the years go by. We tend to think that our spouse knows that we love them so we really don’t need to say it so frequently. That is skewed thinking; keep saying it. We all love to hear those sweet words, don’t we? I really don’t think they can be said too much.

3. Talk about Your Day: When you first met the person that you later married, you probably talked all of the time, didn’t you? Don’t let that habit die. Many times in marriage, we get so settled that we don’t try to talk to one another. We reason that we already know what the other person would say and besides, what is there to talk about? Start by sharing about your day with one another; that is a great opening to a broader conversation.

4. Say Good Morning And Goodnight: Sometimes, husbands and wives have to go to bed at different times or get up at different times due to family demands or work schedules. Always tell each other good morning or goodnight, even if it is only in a quick phone call or text message. This is a habit that bonds you together more deeply. Taking time to do that tells your spouse that they are on your heart. If you are fortunate enough to go to bed and wake up together, count your blessings and say goodnight and good morning with a kiss.

5. Hold Hands: Holding hands is something that you need to continue to do, even as the years go by. Holding hands is a sweet little habit that lets the other person know you love them and that you want to be near them. And did you know that holding hands has been found to be very calming, especially for wives? It also temporarily lowers blood pressure. It is one of those sweet little things that only the two of you can share.

6. Practice Small Courtesies: One bad habit many of us seem to fall into when we live with someone day in and day out is that we forget to extend small courtesies to them. Be intentional about continuing to say thank you and express your gratitude for things to your spouse. We shouldn’t treat those with whom we live with any less courtesy than we do a stranger. It is only a matter of disciplining yourself to be well mannered with your spouse. You will find these little things make a big difference.

7. Be Considerate: Be considerate of your spouse. If you are going to be late on your way home, give them a call so they won’t worry about you. If you are going back to the kitchen at bedtime, ask if your spouse would like anything. One great advantage about being considerate is that it often comes back to you. In other words, if you treat your spouse with consideration, they most likely will you too. Then you will both be happier.

Those little daily habits we practice can make a huge difference in our marriages. What little daily habits do you and your husband practice? By Alicia Fannin

HONEYMOON RESORT OPEN AFRICA’S FIRST UNDERWATER HOTEL ROOM IN ZANZIBAR(Tanzania)

Zanzibar is plotted just east of the coast of Tanzania and a suitable twin centre with a Tanzania Safari combining adventure and relaxation with minimal travel time between. The impeccable beaches are lined with palm trees and replenished with the cool turquoise waters of the ocean making it more like paradise on earth. As an independent or combined holiday Zanzibar will please all of its guests.

The incredible luxury resort, and without surprise, located at the Manta Resort on the Zanzibari island of Pemba, was designed by the Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, who erected the first underwater hotel room in a lake in Sweden. A luxurious room costs $900 per night as a single or $1,500 per night as a couple.

The three-tiered suite includes a roof deck, a landing deck at sea level with a lounge and bathroom, and of course the underwater bedroom. The bedroom windows afford a nearly 360-degree view of a nearby coral reef and dozens of species of fish.

PHOTOS BY: JESPER ANHEDE

SOME INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

1, There are two kinds of failures: those who think and never act, and those who act and never think. Don’t be either. Great achievers think and act. Put your ideas into action! Take the first step, and then the next… Do something today! - Mensa Otabil.

2, You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. - Zig Ziglar.

3, It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision. - Helen Keller.

4,“You must decide if you are going to rob the world or bless it with the rich, valuable, potent, untapped resources locked away within you.” ― Myles Munroe, Understanding Your Potential.

5,We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill.

6, Many people make decisions when things aren't going well. They look for relief in the despair of the valley instead of waiting for the clarity that comes from being on the mountaintop. And when you're experiencing the darkness of the valley, it's always tempting to make changes that you hope will relieve the discomfort.  - JOHN C. MAXWELL, the Difference Maker.

7, Stop looking at what you see and start looking at what you can have. - Mike Murdock.

8, Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality. - Les Brown.

9, Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people. - Jim Rohn.
10, Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.  - Steve Jobs.

11, We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. - Albert Einstein.

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EVERY PARENT MUST READ THIS

 

 The first time I noticed my son’s odd habit was when I carried him on my legs in church, I realized he would become quite uncomfortable when my hand was not resting on his crotch, not his thigh, but his crotch, at first I thought maybe he was in pain, and I initially got worried, bit I later noticed his hands where going between my legs, this was not an unconscious action, he knew exactly what he was doing, because I brushed his hand away and gave him a stern look, but moments later I noticed he was doing it again, so I had to drop him off my legs and made him sit on a chair by himself, and did I mention my son was just 4 years old?

When we got home, I brought it to the attention of my husband, and in his usual manner he tried to make light of it, and even chastised me for even thinking our own son would be trying to get fresh with me, maybe he just misses you, he obviously doesn’t know what he is doing or where his hands where, my husband said, and after-all you are gone before he wakes up, and in bed before you return, so don’t blame the boy for trying to get as much attention from you as he possibly can, he added, but I was not convinced, what if my son had been exposed to pornography or had started hanging out with bad kids, I mean it’s never too early to start, especially in this day and age, it made me worry.
The next day I called his teacher on the phone and asked her to keep an eye on him, I told her I had noticed some changes in him and I didn’t want the damage to be irreversible, my son’s teacher assured me she would do her best to make sure he wasn’t exposed to the wrong set of people, satisfied with her response I laid all my worries to rest.

A few weeks later I noticed some strange with my son, I had taken my annual vacation and decided to spend it with my husband and son, on this day I was giving him a bath, and he kept on saying it’s mummy’s turn to suck on the straw, at first I thought it was a nursery rhyme not until I saw him grab hold of his penis, and repeated the words he said earlier “it’s mummy’s turn to suck the straw”, and while he held his penis, I noticed it was getting erect, now don’t get me wrong, I have noticed his erection before, in these cases it usually meant he needed to wee-wee, or he was just waking up from a nap or something, in other words very involuntary actions, but this time I felt he was getting aroused, I was so embarrassed I stood up, brought him out of the bath and quickly wrapped him up in a towel, I did all this without looking at him.

I immediately told my husband, and this time I didn’t take it lightly, he saw the seriousness in me and together we grilled our little boy, until he opened up and told us where he learnt the song.
Sometimes you see a lot of things reported on TV and in the papers, and you say to yourself, do these things really happen, or are they stories fabricated by the media to get the attention of the masses, or for print media and soft sell magazines to make a quick buck, and if at all they happen, who would be so blind as to allow it escalate to such an alarming point. Well I was about to understand that these things actually happened, and it was happening to my little boy, the words I would never forget, after long minutes of question and some threats from my husband, he finally opened up, “aunty Tola said she likes to suck my straw and I should not let anyone suck it, and that I should always put my hands inside her pants because it makes her happy”.

I collapsed on the floor, when I heard my son say those words, at first I didn’t believe him, but I realized how on earth a four year old child, would come up with such a story, I stared at my husband, he stared back at me, we were both speechless, and our son stood between us, weeping, I instinctively pulled him close and hugged him tight, and silently blamed myself for not noticing earlier.

We stormed his school, and went straight to the principal’s office, where we explained everything to him and even got our son to tell him exactly what he had told us, the principal was quite upset and summoned aunty Tola to his office immediately, she denied everything, blaming everything my son had said on him having a very active imagination, at this point my husband was hot with rage, and he began threatening to involve the police, and not until my husband actually brought out his phone and began dialing a number, aunty tola fell on her knees begging and crying, and proceeded to blame the devil, we all stared at her in bewilderment, what on earth would possess a full grown woman to sexually abuse a four year old boy, a child put in your care, to protect and nurture, you turn around and hurt, we called the police and she was arrested, I quit my job, and became a full time mum, what would be my gain, if I had all the wealth and ended up with a disturbed and abused child….

This is a great lesson for parents, please watch your children and make immediate moves as soon as you get to see any changes or funny acts in them. Above all, teach them in the way of the Lord so as to guide them in everything they do as they grow.

Source- Praise Fowowe

SOME MAJOR DISTRACTIONS/TERRORIST AFFECTING MARRIAGES TODAY

When you reflect on a few of your major life goals, what do you notice? Do they consist of a better paying job, landing your dream career or do they typically revolve around your love life and having a meaningful relationship? Whatever our goals may be, sometimes they aren’t always easy to achieve. We often have to overcome certain obstacles in order to obtain what we really want. There are usually personal challenges, or other people’s agendas that stand in the way of our happiness and complete relationship satisfaction. Those things are distractions and prevent us from experiencing true joy in our marriages. If love, peace and joy are major priorities for our unions, it is important that we be aware of some major distractions/terrorist that affect our marriages.

1. Selfishness. Too many of us are caught up in our own selfish wants and it diverts the attention away from our partners. Marriage is about putting our spouse first and making sure their needs are met before our own. We must remember that we are not in a relationship by ourselves; marriage is about giving more than we take.

2. Job-Related Stress. The stress that we allow to come home and dwell with us will eventually kill our marriage if it isn’t stopped. The pressure eats away at us causing frustration and resentment that we bring home and share with our partners. It affects our communication, confidence and overall health. When we are stressed by our job, it’s best to allow our spouse to support us, be that shoulder we need to lean on and that listening ear; instead of a punching bag to release on.

3. Other people or a grass is greener mentality. Exes on Facebook who make us feel good, a cute new friendly coworker who shows us a little bit of attention, and those not so real friends who are quick to tell us to walk away from a relationship when there is a small challenge are all major disturbances. The silver lining with this one is that we are still in control. Staying focused on the positives in our marriage leaves little room left for these other diversions.

4. Self-Doubt and Self-Consciousness. Being worried about things like the baby weight we’re struggling to get rid of will result in our not feeling attractive or appealing to our mate. This will ultimately make us shy away from intimate experiences with our spouse. Whenever we feel inadequate we must take action. So if it’s weight let’s work at losing it and changing our diet. But we must keep in mind, we are as sexy as we feel and we must continue to do the things that make us feel good about ourselves.

5. Money or lack of money. Money makes people lose sight of what’s most important. Many couples tend to fight over money, not be completely honest about money and have a secret “just-in-case” account which shows a lack of trust for the other partner. We cannot allow money to have dominion over our relationships. If there is less of it, we have to get creative and be honest and smart with our decisions. But love, health and joy should outweigh money any day.

Because our marriages are so fragile today, it is crucial that we remain aware of the distractions that threaten to destroy our unions. Acknowledging the challenge definitely takes some of its power away. I challenge all the couples reading this post, to fight back. With a strong desire and partnership we can overcome any of the above distractions/terrorist and we should also learn how to pray.
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A MUST READ: THIS IS SAD! WOMEN DON’T EVER BE TOO DESPERATE TO GET THINGS IN LIFE

I want to share this story that I heard about a woman this past week.

This woman had been married for almost ten years without a child. You can probably imagine the kind of pressures she was facing. Her husband was contemplating taking another wife, her mother-in-law hated her, her friends, neighbours, work colleagues etc would comment on her situation and make hurtful remarks. Finally in desperation, she started looking for a solution and she heard about one pastor that performs miracle of curing barrenness. She informed her husband and they invited the Pastor to their home for a meeting. The pastor came for a visit, asked them questions and said she should come to their church for a four-week deliverance session and her prayers would be answered.

She got pregnant and gave birth to a baby boy some months later. But while she was in hospital, a doctor informed her that she had contracted HIV and the baby too was infected. Her husband was negative. So where had the infection come from?

After some investigation, it turned out that during the “prayers” and “deliverance sessions”, the pastor had been giving her date rape drugs and he and the three other pastors had taken turns to rape the woman for weeks! The poor woman tried to kill herself and was admitted into a psychiatric hospital while investigation is still going on.

I’m sharing this story to appeal to us as women to please never be so desperate that we get into terrible situations like this. Desperation makes us vulnerable. Whether it is desperation to marry, to have children, to get rich quick, to achieve something that we see others having… whatever it is, we should be patient. It may be difficult, but ladies, PLEASE never let external pressure get to you. Always trust your instincts, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

And furthermore, if we know someone who is waiting for something she cannot control, like getting pregnant, can we all please make sure we don’t add to her pain. I have friends who are waiting for the fruit of the womb and I would never make careless or horrible comments to them about their situation. It is wise to be sensitive to other people’s situation. After all, none of us can manufacture children, they are freely given to us by God. Because somebody got pregnant one week after her wedding and somebody had to wait for ten years, it doesn’t mean God loves one person more than the other, or that one woman is better than the other.

Have a lovely day!!! By Kike Ogundare.