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‘But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.’ (Isaiah 40:31) . Majority of churches are really waiting on God this January, Like GOFAMINT (my church), REDEEM, HOUSE ON THE ROCK, DUNAMIS of which I know of, and much more. But the real question is are the members waiting on GOD. Waiting on God is hard. When we desperately need an answer to prayer and nothing seems to happen, our trust in God can be tested. However, when we look back at these times, we see how it has increased our faith. Have you ever been in a situation where you were waiting on the Lord? Maybe it was for healing, a new job, a husband? Maybe you are not waiting for the Lord, but still things are not happening the way you hoped or expected them to.  Sometimes it’s hard to understand why the Lord doesn’t allow things to happen right away. A very important lesson that I am continuing to learn e

"Then Jesus went up on a mountain side and sat down with His disciple" (John 6:3). Have you ever noticed how jam-packed and full everyday life can get (Like walking down in Lagos Oshodi Way)? Sometimes it gets so full that it's a like the garbage bag that you try to get, "one more thing" in, only to try to get even one more in, just to find out the bag can only stretch so far. Now, you have everything you thought was contained all over you and everything around you. There are days when that is life! The disciples of Jesus began to grow in a deeper knowledge and understanding of that same truth. Life is full, and not always of the "good stuff." In this verse we find that there was a great crowd of people that had been following Jesus and the disciples.But, before they engaged in the ministry to the people, they first went up to the mountain and spent time with Jesus. The ministry would wait. The people would wait. The opportunity would wait. The dis

From Optimis Ibk Desk. Understanding The Heart of Worship. Today is another day to gather together to worship one God with our heart. Isn't it not good for you to understand this today before you step into the house of God. I will start today write up with a question and I will also answer it. Isn't it amazing how differently people worship? Some are loud and expressive. Some are quiet and solemn. Some kneel, some stand the whole service, some dance, others just sit. Some sing praise songs, others sing hymns, others sing only psalms, others chant. Some read their prayers, others write their prayers, others tell God whatever pops into their minds at the moment, others speak in unknown languages. Some take Communion every week, others once a month, or even less often. Some worship in beautiful church buildings, others in storefronts, others in homes. For some, preaching is the centerpiece of worship, for others it's only a minor part. Are there right and wrong wa

        From Optimist Ibk Desk "ARE YOU TRULY MANIFESTING"  1 Corinthians 12:7 ( REV ) says, “Now to each one [each Christian] is given the manifestation of the spirit for the common good.” Truly you may think you are manifesting, but a “manifestation” is something made visible, apparent, or evident in the senses world. Therefore, a manifestation of the spirit is something that is brought into the senses world via the gift of holy spirit. The only way to have a “manifestation” of holy spirit is to have holy spirit itself, and one receives God’s gift of holy spirit the moment he is born again. This means that today, in the Grace Administration, the manifestations of holy spirit are available only to Christians, not to unsaved people, who do not have God’s gift of holy spirit. We must understand this because sometimes manifestations such as a message of knowledge or a message of wisdom are treated as if they simply referred to great knowledge or vast wisdom. Knowledg

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ENOUGH? It is another great day. Another day to go above the expectations of the crowd. Another day to look into your challenges and confront them with that burning desire inside you. Another day to know that it's not just enough to wake up and go out to work. But to go out with that zeal and passion for what you are doing. Note the key word 'PASSION'... Joseph Campbell said "Passion will move men beyond themselves, beyond their shortcomings, and beyond their failures". Also, Ralph Waldo Emerson quoted "Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your objective. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"... As you step out this day, keep in your thoughts that while it's alright to dream and desire something, it's very important

When a Warrior loves the wrong woman, he clears the path he'll walk in to become a Prisoner in the enemies' camp. What makes a person right or wrong for you is not really about what they look like rather the major determiner of this factor is what contains them to enable and ensure your positive growth and advancement in all arrears of your life. If he or she doesn't have your divine package, they are as empty as an ordinary fancy phone casing. The wrong man/woman detaches you from the major source of your strength. He/she makes you weak; Encourages your movements into captivity; Brings you down on your knees to sin and self and lastly deprive and empty you of the content that makes you a Warrior. Beware of fancy casing. Though they display what you want to see but they don't contain what you need to function in life. Attaching your heart, soul spirit, and expressing your emotions and feelings to a man or woman who doesn't have your complement package is like a mo

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, with his inspiring words @OptimistIbk January 19,2015. Editor’s note: In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I have pulled this collection of quotes. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin, but by the content of their character.” They’re words we all instantly recognise as Martin Luther King, Jr. ’s. And although he is most famously known for that speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Dr. King delivered countless others—each one filled with its own inspiring statements and notable quotes on leadership, motivation and hope. This man stood up for justice, so now we’re standing up for him. As we observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today, I remember his legendary leadership with ?’ 10 of his most moving quotes: 1. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”  2. “Li

The Keys to a Successful Relationship by Tom Murcko A relationship is like a dance: to stay close without stepping on each other's toes takes practice. – Harriet Lerner, The Dance of Intimacy Being in a loving long-term romantic relationship is one of the surest routes to long term happiness. But it doesn’t happen naturally, it requires certain skills. The good news is that these skills can all be developed, they’re all skills you should already be developing, and they’ll help you with all your other relationships as well. Here they are: Expectations: Discuss what you each expect out of the relationship, what you’re committing to, and what your respective roles will be. Expect ups and downs in even the best relationship, and realize that love isn’t an absolute that you’re either in or out of but something that ebbs and flows over time. Openness: Open communication

Optimist-Ibk Optimist-Ibk From # Optimist_Ibk Desk. Today I will be writing my article on # FOGIVE with Ten (10) keys of Forgiveness. Have you ever said – I will never forgive that person? Or how about - I will forgive, but will never forget? if you were the victim of a crime, or had a relative who died as a result of a crime – could you forgive the person responsible? This doesn’t even address the question of whether others can forgive us for things we may have said or done in anger, where we regret it later, or wish that we could take it back and be forgiven for our actions or statements. Whether it is a specific act or just words that are very hurtful; chances are we will have a number of lifetime experiences that will raise the issue of forgiveness, consciously or subconsciously. Forgiveness is perhaps one of the most emotional and psychological experiences we will ever encounter. It involves feelings of anger, revenge, resentment, hurt, hostility, sadness, bitterness, retalia