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I'm Coming Back.

My Love,

  I don't know how to begin, but I'm sure the words will flow, as my thumb rests on the screen. Sometimes, I hold my life in retrospect and feel a tinge of sadness. I compare how closely connected we used to be in the past to the present. I miss those times when I felt your wind of love, the warmth of your embrace saturate my being. I miss those times when my excitement knew no bounds as I learnt about the depth of your love for me, the worth you place on my very self and the plans for our future together. And, oh where's the me who was smitten with or by love... who was lovesick- an illness I ought to never recover from? What's happened to the version of me who thought only of how to please you, and present my soul and my body to you?

I still remember the day I fell head over heels in love with you. I had been down in the mire of depression, frustration and... but then it hit me. I must have heard you loved me before then but that day was different. The reality of your love- so pure, so amazing- dawned on me. Tears of joy streamed down my face instead of tears of deep sadness. At the point of realisation, loving you too was irresistible. You changed my life, gave me a reason to smile and a cause to sing in sweet melody, with childlike excitement.

I know you still love me, I know you hang around, waiting for us to get back together and more closely knit together this time. I know you never left me, you've been here all the while looking on at me. But I neglected you, My Love. I was distracted by stuff not close to being worth our tranquil, priceless relationship. You're calm and would never force yourself on me... you just patiently wait.

So now, here I am, wanting to crawl back into your waiting strong, yet comfy arms. I want to feel your breath over me. I miss you, My One True Love. Please, help me. I know I don't need to plead to come back to you 'cos you want me back too. So, Sweetheart, I'm telling you that I'm coming back. I want us to be lovey-dovey with each other again. I'll find my way back, back with you, My Love.

Your Sweetheart.

So, dear friend, Jesus is waiting for you. His arms are wide open, ready and waiting to receive you to Himself. He's standing by. It's high time you went back to your One True Love. (1 John 4:19, John 15:13).
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The Truth About You

Dear You,
        How are you today? I hope you're hale and hearty, and most importantly cheerful. You deserve to be happy of course. That's sheer truth.
         My dear, I know someone has hurt, disappointed or betrayed you lately. Maybe, you even cried. Everyone around seems to see nothing good about you. You're constantly hurt by their biting remarks about you. People despise and treat you like you're worthless while others are held in admiration. Your self esteem has been ruined and you believe what they say about you. You believe you're useless, incapable, unworthy, awkward or even ugly. 'There really is nothing good about me. Ms J is a gifted young lady but I have no special talents. I'm not useful in any way. I have nothing to offer. I'm meant to watch others shine; I have no light for shining,' you may say.
       No, my dear! You're priceless, you're beautiful, you're amazing and you're a bundle of talents. You're just yet to discover yourself. There's a lot of beauty in you. Your value is inestimable, and that's why the Prince of Peace suffered terribly for your sake. He loves you, and His thoughts towards you are countless as the grains of sand on the sea shore, even more. I love you, and I'm telling you that you're so special and beautiful. Please, believe me.
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It's January 5th again. It's no ordinary day, but a special one indeed. Why? That's because it's the birth-date of someone who is amazingly beautiful. He's the epitome of humility, gentleness and tolerance. He's a preacher to the core with rivers of living water proceeding from his belly and his lips. He is a tree that bears all nine fruits of the Spirit. He has them inherent in him. He's a great father too, and I thoroughly enjoy conversations with him. His life is indeed a life of sacrifice; for me, my family, his acquaintances and indeed the ministry. His strength of character and God's grace kept him standing in places/situations where many would fall face down. My dad is an ambassador of His Lord and Master, Jesus Christ in all ramifications. I love you dearly Dad and pray you reap the fruit of your labour in abundance, even beyond your imagination and expectation. Happy Birthday My Hero!
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The Captor and Its Captive

        It reigns as one amongst the fiercest captors. It limits its captive, keeping him from maximising his potentials and living life to the fullest. Its beastly fangs are difficult to tame and overcome. It injects misery, psychological uneasiness and undue anxiety, it breeds restlessness and discomfort, and it invites misfortune, failure and terminal illnesses. This unmerciful beast not only unleashes its attacks on the mind, but assaults the body as well, thereby making its victim a total wreck. It destroys his wholesome and beneficial relationships with others making him a social misfit. The slave's wicked master strips him of everything he is and owns, and gradually leads him to an abysmal end.
         Yes, FEAR is the supercilious master reigning supreme in the lives of many. Fear is destructive and life-threatening. Well, your situation may not be as bad as what is described in the opening paragraph but mind you, even a tad of fear  will do you some harm. It may be the fear of certain activities, apprehension of failure, fear of risks, fear of responsibilities and whatever kind of fear; fear will limit you. You wouldn't be able to reach the best of your abilities, break new grounds and be the 'you' you were created to be. You have to overcome this powerful force, no matter how trivial you might think it is in your life. It is a beast to be fought and defeated.
        'How can I conquer fear?' you might ask. This info should suggest how;
One of the methods effective in treating phobias is the 'exposure therapy'. It's about repeatedly exposing phobics to the feared situation or object, and when they realise that there's no harm in it, the fear gradually fades.
        So, the panacea for curing fear is actually FACING YOUR FEARS. That's it! Face it, don't run. Sooner or later, you'll come out a champion and a freeman, not a slave to fear anymore. Remember to seek God's help; in Christ lies freedom(John 8:36). Be free indeed!
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Life Is No Bed Of Roses

Imagine a totally rosy life where you get whatever you wish for, a world where your desires are granted at your beck and call, an existence devoid of struggles. Envision a life without any failures before success, no falling and rising, zero losses. That sounds nice, right? But...
Such an existence would be vacuous, banal, vapid and insipid. It would be totally uninteresting and flavourless. Your inherent qualities like courage/bravery, doggedness and resilience would not be uncovered. Problems are instrumental in shaping us and bringing out pure gold hidden within. Come to think of it, which would you prefer: a movie with this happy-go-lucky person as the main character or a heroic character who has prevailed and stands tall despite all challenges? My friends, if you live a sweet, smooth life, you know like you're on a bed of roses; a life with not even a tad of difficulty( it's actually impossible!), your biography would never make a bestseller.
Our loving Creator didn't promise a trouble-free life but He makes the way out of them.
'...after that ye have suffered a while...'.
'Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning'.
I conclude with these lines from the song 'How Firm a Foundation': "The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine."
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WHILE YOU WAIT

Waiting and dealing with a delay can be challenging and depressing. It may be a delay in getting admitted into the university (bruh, I feel your pain), getting married to the man of your dreams, having the children you terribly yearn for, clinching an employment, etc. Handling a delay can be difficult and almost unbearable but you don't have to allow your present situation define your person. Don't just give in to sadness and choose to see total darkness. Instead, live your life, savour the little joys the day brings, develop yourself, wear the best makeup ever (that gorgeous smile of yours), do the things you wouldn't be able to if you already had what you crave eg. the child, husband, employment, admission, etc., achieve something new, and delight in your little and big successes, spice up your life, spread your wings, and soar.
So in a nutshell, hand over your problems to the loving Shepherd and go on LIVING, not just EXISTING.
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Love, Elect!
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