Shame; Not Allowed

Shame is the opposite of glory. 

It is what the devil tries to put on believers. 

It aims to discredit God's goodness. 

You must disallow it.

God sewed clothes for Adam and Eve even in their banishment. 

He will not allow them to be further ridiculed. 

A believer is an heir of God, 

how can royalty walk with head bowed.

The owner of shame is Satan, don't share is curse. 

Anything that doesn't depict glory is shame. 

Tear that garment off your body, be adorned as a kings kid. 

Your heritage is glory.

Nakedness is shameful, so is wearing rags. 

Only those without their senses appear in such. 

It makes spiritual sense to do self scrutiny. 

Where are you sensing shame?

Arise with the weapons of God's word and prayers. 

Resist the devil swiftly and he will flee.  

Reject any intending shame in your life.

Your portion is glory

For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall i not be confounded

therefor i have set my face as a flint, and i know that i shall not be ashamed

Isaiah 50 :7

"Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. 

Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. 

You will forget the shame of your youth and remember 

no more the reproach of your widowhood.
Isaiah 54:4

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I'm Grateful

Gratitude is a secret weapon that though well known, very few uses. Being grateful is an attitude of the extremely wise. It strengthens relationships and keep doors of favour open for long.

It doesn't matter how big or small the favour, gratitude is a nice feedback to the giver. It says,  the favour or gift is appreciated.  Not to show gratitude is equated to a thief carting away personal goods.

In a spousal relationship, saying thank you will go a long way in strengthening the bond. Don't take everything as a right. Appreciate the thought and not necessarily the worth of a gift.

Our Maker also deserves our gratitude. He must receive thanks daily. We may have a long list of unmet expectations, but if you have breath in your nostrils you have a  reason for thanksgiving.

One the difference between Saul and David is their show of gratitude. In the Bible, you will find various accounts of David giving thanks to God. For Saul, is tank of thanks was running on red.

Genuine givers of thanks, are always a favourite with God. There are so many things we daily receive that we take for granted. So many ways in which God shows up for us. We may never know the extent of God's help, that's why we must give Him thanks, daily.

Psalms 105:1
O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

Work Well

Players!, take position. If you are the goalie stay in your post. Whatever role your coach assigns, give it your best.  You need not envy, strife or be jealous of another.

Not everyone will be the striker, there must be midfielders and defenders. So I may not be the popular scorer, but if I'm a part of the team I must work for the good of all.

We have got different parts, If we work together we succeed together. When you envy another, you probably don't understand your purpose or have not discovered your importance.

God has deposited something special in you, for your world. It is not less important, but may be less popular. You must become your best self, our diverse roles in life makes living meaningful.

In the body, the parts less visible are more important. What is the worth of a long leg,  if the heart is not strong enough. You better get your heart fixed, if you want your long legs to serve you.

If you are a Christian, play your part in winning the lost for Christ. At work, serve well.  Find joy in your position and be the best. Don't look down on anyone, we are all needed differently.

Do not be an old model, keep improving on yourself. No matter where you are at present, there's still a level up. As you grow, you attract more, you attain better, you become more relevant.

Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Beloved

I have enjoyed God's favour. I have been helped.  I have received God's love,  its real and unconditional. I have looked at my life, it's been one of grace, great grace.

I have been loved, I'm still been loved.  I wonder what I am. I can't say it enough, God's been good to me. This depicts the story of Jacob, son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham.

Born a twin, his brother Esau was cued to inherit the blessed ancestry. Cunningly he got his bro to sell out. Or who offers a brother food and demands a birthright.

A deceiver just as his name Jacob. No wonder his dad had little love for him. But before we were introduced to him. God had chosen him right inside his mother's womb.

His bad behavior sent him out of his father's house. While on the run he had an encounter with the God of his forebears. The God that will later choose to be named with a fugitive.

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. A name that will resonate forever. This is one unfit candidate for Gods eternal link. It's been said, God chooses the unqualified and qualifies the chosen.

His story just like mine, reveals the extent of God's love. I have tried to look for what Jacob did that qualified him for such love. I'm still searching but so far I find nothing but grace, great grace.

Those that cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs. This words of Jonah is one of my favorite verse of scripture.  Iam a product of grace,  and I don't have enough words to convey my gratitude.

This grace can be for just anyone who will turn back from wickedness to follow Jesus. In Christ is the greatest of graces. Make Jesus Lord and see how His grace will make you a winner.

Lord Jesus, I confess you as my Lord. Forgive me my sins and make me yours. Please reveal yourself to me and help me to enjoy your grace henceforth. Amen

Wrong Play

I read recently the sad story of a father who lost his fifteen year old daughter. The cause of death was HIV, which she encountered via rape at age two by a close relative.

This sad tale adds to the list of our short comings as a people. It also bring alive the fact that though HIV is real, many are not taking cognisance.

Sex had been in existence from the time of Adam. It is for pleasure in marriage and procreation. Over the years several abuses have been launched at this beautiful expression. Today what we have is sex happening at all age grades.

In the course of my work,  I have been privileged to interact with people living with the HIV virus.  A vast majority of those I met were youths and women. Men hardly come out to be identified.

On our TV years back, were awareness programs on HIV/AIDS. Nowadays there's hardly any.  Do not take its absence on the screen to mean it no longer exists. HIV/AIDS is real, and stories such as the dead teen will serve as a reminder.

Whatever your sexual orientation, please be safety conscious.  A person carrying the virus may not know for several years. It doesn't show on the face,  it's not written on the forehead.
A minor persistent illness is what led to several people discovering their status.

Though HIV is no more a death sentence as was the case years back. It takes expert care and a regime of drugs to stay alive. However, if humans were to follow the ways of God, we won't be combating issues such as this.

It is important to know your HIV status especially if you practice unsafe sex.  Early detection is best in such cases. Sharing sharp objects must be disallowed.
Be safe for your loved ones.

Standards

In a world of falling standards, where anything goes.  It is easy to be tagged "odd", the fact that you are not joining in the wrong, labels you as absurd.

The world is seeing the wrong as right.  Mass majority justify immorality as the norm.  Fraudsters seem to be feasting fat,  while the legit are seen as fools.

This trend can be quite confusing, and some are conforming. "if you can't beat them,..., Others may,  why can't I, etc. 
However, the Lord warns sternly...

 "Therefore come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you." 2 Corinthians 6:17

World standards may fall, evil may take the major vote,  but bear in mind the word of the Lord

Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."2Timothy:2:19

No matter how the world tries to paint bad good.  God's standard is not changing for anyone. He will never justify wrong

The Lords' side is always the winning side. Don't miss your glory because of the passing pleasure of sin.

Be among the Lords remnant, who refuses to conform to world standards.  Stay true and real to the end .

There's a reward now and in eternity.
May the grace of the Lord keep us till the end

With Proofs

Where are your proofs of being a Christian?
What signs do you Command?
How many people are you influencing for Christ?
When last did you pray for the salvation of others?

Christianity is a religion of signs and wonders.
The least in the kingdom of God is greater than the patriarchs of old.
What proofs are you producing?
You are to be envied by those who do not know Jesus Christ

It's a pitiable fact that many children of God are living as rats.  Trampled and shoved around by demons, ravaged by poverty and sickness, living as though they have no royal ancestry.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

If you are not reflecting the above scripture, there's something wrong somewhere.
Perhaps you need to check your connection to God. Perhaps you need to live a holy life
Perhaps you should stop being a lukewarm, ignorant Christian Revelation 3:16

Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your Law, 'I have said you are gods

...Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'?
Do not believe me unless I do what my Father does.
But if I do it, even though you do not believe me, believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father
John 10:34-37

Don't just be a Christian on paper. Be one in deed. Make true your divine ancestry.  Don't be ignorant

Open my eyes OH Lord, help me to know your truth and reflect your ways.