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I share in this space as God lays it on my heart. But think outside of the box with me–if you’re looking for essays and think pieces head over to the Articles category. Short stories? Head to the Short Stories category. If it’s specifically about my walk with JESUS, you want to make your bed in My Jesus Diary. Poems, Prayers, any way you turn, you’re sure to meet the TRUTH. ✨

  • Fasting Day 02 – I can do this 😉

    Fasting Day 02 – I can do this 😉

    ‘Can’t steal my… energy, energy, energy!’ The first thing I hear when I wake up is the rumble of my stomach. What sorcery. I take a minute to laugh at the devil because it cannot be me. I feel a lot more energized this morning though; after my prayers I have my bath and start…

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  • Fasting Day 01 – Let’s go!

    Fasting Day 01 – Let’s go!

    I bring you good tidings from the Most High. It’s Day 02 of the fast as I write this. Today, I told myself that no matter what happened I would publish a post here. For you. I must. So I wrote on a piece of paper as I made a work call that by 7…

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  • Still learning…

    Still learning…

    Still learning to love God, as much as He loves me Still learning to put Him first,above and beyond Still learning to wrap my heart like a present each day,and lay it at His feet Still learning not to hold on to tightly,for there is more to go and more to come It is beautiful…

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  • A Christmas Prayer ♥🎄♥

    A Christmas Prayer ♥🎄♥

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace”(Isaiah 9:6) In the festivities of this season, may we always remember why we celebrate. Abba, put…

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  • For loved ones who are not saved…

    For loved ones who are not saved…

    I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow My decrees and be careful to keep My laws. They will be My people, and I will be their God.(Ezekiel 11:19-20)…

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  • God’s grace boggles my mind…

    God’s grace boggles my mind…

    Grace is a beginning. I will not say ‘new’ because I have never heard of old beginnings. Entry #0000007 Grace is God’s gift and like all gifts, all you have to do is receive it.Grace is undeserving. It’s Jacob begging Esau to forgive him even when he deserved justice.It’s mercy when we deserve punishment. Accepting…

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  • Change…

    Change…

    Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.(2 Corinthians 5:17, kjv) Today, I listened to the lyrics of Changed by Geoffrey Golden and I remembered the first time I heard this song in my 3rd year. I absolutely loved the song and while I…

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  • How I’m feeling…

    How I’m feeling…

    I woke up on the right side of the right side of my bed. Entry #0000006 For a long time, I’ve reached out for contentment but my fingers are only long enough to touch it, not hold it. When I woke up today, it was firmly nestled in my palms. I let out the song…

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  • Today, my mother told me I behave like a snake

    Today, my mother told me I behave like a snake

    Current mood = tired. Entry #0000005 Huh? Snake? I was bothered, mainly because I do not take lightly any comparison to the evil one. Lol. Nigerian parents are just dramatic please.But she clarified. My moods have been terrible these past few days; one day I am superhyper and the next minute, my face wears a…

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  • Lord, search my heart

    Lord, search my heart

    Search me, O God, and know my heart;test me and know my anxious thoughts.Point out anything in me that offends you,and lead me along the path of everlasting life.(Psalms 139: 23-24. nlt) I know You see my heart ABBA, I know that You know me better than I can ever know myself. I know that…

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