"THE SECRET" WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL 23-02-2015

"No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." - Joshua 1:5

     THE SECRET of God's promise revealed to us this morning makes us know that God has already won all battles for us, even before we face it. This is an assurance of victory all around. Nothing can stop you. Even if those things we might be facing now try to be too stubborn, you just be relaxed, cause it is just for a matter of time, as we have been promised that ".. no one will be able to stand against us ALL THE DAYS OF OUR LIFE.." So be not dismayed, that problem /battle can't (and won't) overcome you or take your life.

     You don't have to fidget or be scared, because even as we face any problem or battle, our God is always with us and will never leave us, just as he has promised, "...so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you..." And since we have Him with us always.

     Simply put, He is assuring us that we are not going to be there alone in hard times. He will never leave us because He is right there next to us! That's His promise and He will never break it as He has never broken a promise. No one can beat the one in YOU. You might feel He is not there with you, but YES, He is. He's always there, we are just the one ignorant of His peescence.

     As you journey through the week and beyond, walk head up high, because you have your heavenly father right behind you and He has won all battles for you, He's with, and will never leave you alone. Remember, "one with God is a majority". Always do His will, and the promise will work for you

     Know THE SECRET, believe/have faith in IT and work towards IT whole heartedly and IT will surely work for you this week and forever. 

    Have a smiling  week ahead.

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Tha Cruise Ship - There's A Reason For Everything

In a class, a teacher was giving her students the story of a cruise ship.

The cruise ship met with an accident at sea. On the ship was a couple who, after having made their way to the lifeboat, they realised that there was only space for one person left.

At this moment, the man pushed the woman behind him and jumped onto the lifeboat himself. The lady stood on the sinking ship and shouted one sentence to her husband.

The teacher stopped and asked, "What do you think she shouted?"

Most of the students excitedly answered, "I hate you! I was blind!"

Now, the teacher noticed a boy who was silent throughout, she got him to answer and he replied, "Teacher, I believe she would have shouted - Take care of our child!"

The teacher was surprised, asking "Have you heard this story before?"

The boy shook his head, "Nope, but that was what my mum told my dad before she died to disease".

The teacher then said, "The boy is right".

The cruise ship sunk, the man went home and brought up their daughter single-handedly.

Many years later after the death of the man, their daughter found his diary while tidying his belongings. It turns out that when parents went onto the cruise ship, the mother was already diagnosed with a terminal illness. At the critical moment, the father rushed to the only chance of survival.

He wrote in his diary, "How I wished to sink to the bottom of the ocean with you, but for the sake of our daughter, I can only let you lie forever below the sea alone".

The story is finished, the class was silent. 

The teacher knows that the student has understood the moral of the story, that of the good and the evil in the world, there are many complications behind them which are hard to understand. Which is why we should never only focus on the surface and judge others without understanding them first.

Those who like to pay the bill, do so not because they are loaded but because they value friendship above money. Those who take the initiative at work, do so not because they are stupid but because they understand the concept of responsibility.

Those who apologize first after a fight, do so not because they are wrong but because they value the people around them. Those who are willing to help you, do so not because they owe you any thing but because they see you as a true friend.

Those who often text you, do so not because they have nothing better to do but because you are in their heart.

One day, all of us will get  separated  from each other; we will miss our conversations of everything & nothing; the dreams that we had. Days will pass by, months, years, until this contact becomes rare... One day our children will see our pictures and ask 'Who are these people?' And we will smile with invisible tears  because a heart is touched with a strong word and you will say: 'IT WAS WITH THEM THAT I HAD THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE WITH'.

.....kip smiln'

Very Vital Info

Prevent urself & ur spouse from diabetes. A couple that have being married for 20yrs were recently diagnosed with diabetes. Findings showed they both contacted d disease as a result of d names they called each other such as honey, sweety, sugar, sweetheart and chocolate. Please, try to aviod this, start calling ur spouse names like yoyobitter, bitterkola,dogoyaro, bitterleaf, bitterlemon, alabukun, oroki, epa ijebu, pakurumo e.t.c.

"THE SECRET" WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL 16-02-2015.

"THE SECRET" WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL  16-02-2015.

     A senior colleague's wife gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on 14th of February (valentine's day), after five years in marriage,  and looking at the scene, I could see him overwhelmed with joy and rapturous delight, looking at the baby, while holding his wife quietly, somehow lost for words but just whispering into her ears, "you have given me the best valentine gift ever".

     The next minute, he is up on his feet feeling his heart will burst as he sings his way down the hospital corridor and out into the car park, while people stare at him. This made me think, if a man can be this happy with something/someone/an achievement, how much more our heavenly father, who looks at us and He is happy about us, His beloved.

     The scene then gives me a better understanding of Zephaniah 3:17, "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, BUT WILL REJOICE OVER YOU WITH SINGING.”

     What a promised-filled verse. Can you just imagine our heavenly father singing? Whaooow, our God singing? Remember that it was merely a spoken word that brought the universe into existence. What would now happen if God lifted up his voice and not only spoke but sang?

     When I think of the voice of Him singing, I hear the booming of Niagara Falls mingled with the blast of Mt. Everest together with the power of an East Coast hurricane. I hear the unimaginable roar of the sun 865,000 miles thick, one million three hundred thousand times bigger than the earth, and nothing but fire and so on. But I hear this unimaginable roar sounding as a tender, warm, soothing voice. And just as I imagined this singing, I stood dumbfounded, staggered, speechless that he is singing over me, He is rejoicing over my good with all his heart and with all his soul.

      Try to feel the wonder of this today, that God is rejoicing over you with loud singing. Even if you have no one, know that you have a great father who is very proud of you. And as HE is rejoicing over you, He also assures you that He is with you always. Never let Him down, and this promise will forever work for you.

    Know THE SECRET, believe/have faith in IT and work towards IT whole heartedly and IT will surely work for you this week and forever.

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Pre-Valentine Break Up Lines I Heard

- You are smiling in your sleep, what's so damn funny? You are trying to imagine life without me?? its over between us

- I just realised u are an Arsenal fan.I can't wait 9yrs to have a child.Let's just end it.

- Girl: baby, u stole my heart!

Boy:Oh! Now u r calling me a thief? It's over please.

- Indomie Nylon says to cook in 3 minutes, but you used 9 minutes. You're too slow. Its over.

- I sent you a text at 7:05pm on the dot & you replied at 7:05pm + 10 seconds. You wasted my time. I think our relationship is a waste of time.

- You have being tweeting about our valentine plans & you know I love privacy. It's over

- You call me "baby"? So you're trying to say i'm childish? It's over.

- I called you and you picked up immediately. You lack patience. Its over!

- i heard u prayed for me when i was sick. you too dey do holy holy. ITS OVER!

- Who is that Godwin you're singing about? So you cant sing with my own name?Its over!

- Your name is Jenifer Ebube Gift Amadi. That means JEGA.Its over! I don't want you to postpone my destiny.

- Your text messages have taken up all of my phone memory... baby I need some SPACE.

- My battery died when i was chatting with u, next it will be me. biko ITS OVER!

- how can u send me two call me back sms , are u trying to tell me dat I am blind or I don't care . Infact its over

- You don't even respect me, I'm talking and you are busy breathing? It's over!

- Why will you use seat belt in my car. So u are saying I can't drive, u don't trust me with your life? Oya get out

- why did u open the cotton from the right side when u were entering the room, you want to tear it abi, Its over

- See Babe When U Pinged Me The Red Light On My Phone Was Showing This Means U are a Danger To My Life, Its Over.

- You slept for 9hrs, who are you dating in your dream? I don't share..its over.

- You say I'm the best thing that Happened to you..what about Jesus? so you're not religious? it's over.

- why are you always using broom to sweep my house when u know i support PDP. ITSOVER!!

- I saw you kissing another guy in my dream, its OVER! My dreams always come true

- You didn't even let the phone ring before you picked it up I don't like impatient women, its over.

- You warmed the stew again so that it can burn my throat right? ITS OVER!

- Why will you give me umbrella to use cause of the rain, you want me to decamp to PDP right, IT'S OVER BETWEEN US.

....kip smiln'

Valentine Alert

Dear Ladies

     Now that u have decided to shift the Election which was meant to Hold on 14th February Valentine’s day without a Proper Consultation with National Association of Boyfriends and Husbands (NABAH) stating security issues as d reason behind the postponement.

    We want to use this Opportunity to inform Nigerian Citizens that the Valentine also cannot Hold on 14th February 2015 due to Security Challenges affecting our Country. The Alert which we received from NSA, SSS and NPF, CIA, CTU, FBI indicates that Mr Biggs ,Boutique, Shoprite , justrite, Super market, Hotels even Mama Nkechi’s Canteen and other Eateries in every corner of Nigeria are targets by Boko Haram. 

     Please our dear Ladies we love you so much and we don’t want Titanic to repeat itself again. Kindly stay in your House as our members in the association will also be in their respective Houses praying for the goodwill of Nigeria. We shall fix a New Date for the Valentine or carry it Over depending when Boko Haram stop bombing. Thanks for Understanding and also pray that Our Soldiers will defeat Boko Haram soonest.

Thanks

Signed:-

KIP SMILN'

President Nigeria Association Of Boyfriends & Husband (NABAH)

Never Give Up!!!!

Despite having faced numerous setbacks, I have always kept going, carrying “Never Give Up, just try one more time” as my motto. So how do you keep going when things don't seem to be working out for you?

“Keep focused. Be positive. Believe in yourself and your abilities. Have a good support network and actively seek out ways to help others. Be thankful for what you have, never compare yourself and most importantly, trust God and have faith."

How you measure success will determine your resiliency and ultimately, whether you deem yourself to be a success or a failure. I've met some successful individuals along the way, who had become despondent because of comparisons made with peers. It’s important to understand that each of us has a different race to run and will achieve milestones at diverse points. We can’t all be a Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Aliko Dangote Mike Adenuga, etc.

It is prudent to look at the lot that you have been handed and what have you done with it. Yes…I may not have achieved all of my objectives but I have made a positive impact in the community. Constantly comparing yourself and trying to impress others will yank the joy out of your own accomplishments. In our quest for success, it’s the simple things we take for granted that really matters, like being a person of integrity, a good parent, a trusted friend...for these have become priceless attributes in our society today. 
"Never Mind what others do, Do Better than Yourself, Beat your Own Record from Day to Day, And You are a Success." - William Boetcker

Life will throw curve balls at you and will attempt to break you down, nothing may happen exactly as you have planned. Just when you think things are starting to turn around, life may smack you back down, but don't despair. You will get disappointed but don’t be discouraged. Life is a constant struggle with extreme lows and highs, that's why, it's crucial to always build on failure and use it as a stepping stone. 

"Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end.” - Denis Waitley

The Road to Success is quite bumpy and frankly curvy, so how do you keep going? It’s definitely about perspective, how you look at things. My formula is take things one step at a time. Have a clear road map, as with traveling any path, there will be turns, obstacles, and potholes, so you must anticipate them and adjust accordingly; keep moving forward.

Life is like a boxing match defeat is declared not when you fall, but when you refuse to stand again. Visualize the end result but don’t only focus on the destination, enjoy the journey. Make a conscious decision to be happy now. Speak positive affirmations. Be patient and don't worry. Always let Perseverance, Determination, Courage and Hope be the fellows that accompany you on your journey. So keep trying, Keep reaching, Keep dreaming.

“You never know what's around the corner. "Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn" - Harriet Stowe.

Although the road may be steep and the heat sweltering, just remember to keep your chin up and NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!

Body Languages Mistake

Until we get to know someone, our brain relies on snap judgments to try to categorize the person, predict what they will do, and anticipate how we should react. You may have heard that you only have a few seconds to make a first impression, but the truth is, your brain has made up its mind (so to speak) about a person within milliseconds of meeting them.

According to research done by a Princeton University psychologist, it’s an evolutionary survival mechanism. Your brain decides from the information it has—in other words, how you look—whether you are trustworthy, threatening, competent, likeable and many other traits.

One way we can “hack” this split-second judgment is to be aware of our body language, especially in important situations. Whether you’re applying for a job, asking for a raise, or meeting with a new client, tweaking or just being mindful of our body language can influence the other person’s perception of us and the outcome of the situation.

15 BODY LANGUAGE BLUNDERS TO WATCH OUT FOR:

1.      Leaning back too much — you come off lazy or arrogant.

2.      Leaning forward — can seem aggressive. Aim for a neutral posture.

3.      Breaking eye contact too soon — can make you seem untrustworthy or overly nervous. Hold eye contact a hair longer, especially during a handshake.

4.      Nodding too much — can make you look like a bobble head doll! Even if you agree with what’s being said, nod once and then try to remain still.

5.      Chopping or pointing with your hands — feels aggressive.

6.      Crossing your arms — makes you look defensive, especially when you’re answering questions. Try to keep your arms at your sides.

7.      Fidgeting — instantly telegraphs how nervous you are. Avoid it at all costs.

8.      Holding your hands behind your back (or firmly in your pockets) — can look rigid and stiff. Aim for a natural, hands at your sides posture.

9.      Looking up or looking around — is a natural cue that someone is lying or not being themselves. Try to hold steady eye contact.

10.  Staring — can be interpreted as aggressive. There’s a fine line between holding someone’s gaze and staring them down.

11.  Failing to smile — can make people uncomfortable, and wonder if you really want to be there. Go for a genuine smile especially when meeting someone for the first time.

12.  Stepping back when you’re asking for a decision — conveys fear or uncertainty. Stand your ground, or even take a slight step forward with conviction.

13.  Steepling your fingers or holding palms up — looks like a begging position and conveys weakness.

14.  Standing with hands on hips — is an aggressive posture, like a bird or a dog puffing themselves up to look bigger.

15.  Checking your phone or watch — says you want to be somewhere else. Plus, it’s just bad manners.

So, what should you do? Aim for good posture in a neutral position, whether sitting or standing. Stand with your arms at your sides, and sit with them at your sides or with your hands in your lap. Pay attention so that you naturally hold eye contact, smile, and be yourself. If you discover you have a particular problem with one or two of the gestures on the list, practice by yourself with a mirror or with a friend who can remind you every time you do it, until you become aware of the bad habit yourself.

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