Author: Bunmi Phillips

GROW UP!

Many times l ponder in my heart with the option of ending it. But now l realise that life is more than that. I always comprise my heart believing that it can never be done or over. Having experience light from the word of knowledge (the bible) this gave me the idea that illumination has set in.

I completely realise that when l was a child, I behave like a child and when l have grown up l behave no more like a child – The biblical reference 1 Cor. 13:11 – (When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things). We need to grow up in all areas of lives both physical and mental. You should get yourself involved in facing those challenges because the more you overcome the more you grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Your mental capability can determine the level of your attainment to curtail the level of mental damage, determine and finalising issue to the state of rest and satisfactory.

You need to grow this is the bottom line. Whenever human suffers both physical and mental retardation towards things, this can cause damage to our lives. Things stops working and the ladder to success can be shifted to someone else. Time wait for no one, GROW UP.

SHADOW.

The incompetence of man has nothing to do with how he’s born? where he came from? but nature proves that your real self is in you. Your real self is

your shadow. Shadow is not a thing you can do away it or avoid. It is born with you and accepted either with or without will. No one has not been seen disengaged from it’s shadow.

The greatness of a man is in their stories. Whatever you become in life is at the result of your personal effort. Always put in your best at all time, Just like an adage that says “Rome wasn’t built in a day” No matter amount of rigours or challenges you go through in life, always believe in yourself. Believe that you can do it and with a notion that I can make it. Despite personal religious believes, believing in oneself is the key to feasible success. But no matter what, we can’t do things outside the maker.

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

¹³I can do all things through ^[a]Christ who strengthens me.

The spiritual believe crown it all, as efforts play major role to achieve meaningful success that is classified as good success. As we sees shadow time without numbers, it is not an ordinary imaginary as people sees it; but it is the real you inside of you make you a pathfinder, trail blazer in the world of success.

“HE’S WITH ME ALWAYS”

“HE’S WITH ME ALWAYS”

I never realised that I have travelled thousands of miles within a year not until l was about doing vehicle inspection of my car at end of the year. It now done on me that going to work (office), doing my shopping, attending family engagement and social functions invariably lots of miles already covered.

I have hundred miles to cover during family holiday trip to Zoological garden then l realise I have 4 miles to conclude our journey. I asked myself a question. How have I been able to scale through hurdles of the day every time? or Challenges in the family? And other things in life? Then a clear thought came to my mind that “HE’S WITH ME ALWAYS”. I remembered vividly that several people who had shared with me about “Guardian angels” “Strange man appears talking to them in their dream” that watches over them. A word of God came instantaneously to my mind from God’s word that “IT IS ONLY THOSE THAT GOD KEPT ARE FREE FROM EVIL”

Psalm 127:1 King James Version (KJV)

127 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Then I know somebody love and care for me for all that l do even when am wrong. He uses His love correcting all my errors and did.

Definitely, I’ve been selfish to myself and to Him. Thinking l owns my life at times, whatever l do with it is up to me. This is a wrong notion that many have kept for so long. The word “HE’S WITH ME ALWAYS” now ring bell in my heart that it’s true not an illusion because someone is responsible for my safety, living, doing things, enjoying and so on. The word of Revelation 3:20 confirms the illumination of my day quote: “HE’S WITH ME ALWAYS”

Revelation 3:20 New King James Version (NKJV)

²⁰Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.

I just felt newly that we’re not alone all this while God is with us. No matter what, lets keep trusting Him. He’s able to do exceedingly beyond our human concepts.

NEVER LOOK BACK.

NEVER LOOK BACK.

A man going on a journey has the hope of reaching his destination. The end of our journey in life matter so much. No wonder when people says “END JUSTIFY THE MEANS” Whatever you do or engage with must definitely have resulted. You can’t continue struggling over an issue that is bigger than your efforts rather turns to the one who has the power to ratify, solve and amend all that is classified as burden or barrier that you thought solution never exist. The word of God in John 14:6a…. ⁶Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.

The good news is, never look back on those disappointed situations of your life be it …. Depression, disappointment, lack, wants debt, joblessness, addiction, and others. All these are set back to your fulfilment and establishment in God’s promises. Jesus said in Luke 9:62 …… ⁶²Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plough and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God. “Remember our service in the kingdom facilitate God’s blessing, breakthrough and fulfilment.

WORRY / WORRIES

WORRY/WORRIES.

Is the cause to feel anxious or troubled about the actual or potential problem.
Song: BIGGER THAN ALL MY PROBLEM / WORRIES, BIGGER THAN EVERYTHING, LORD IS BIGGER THAN EVERY MOUNTAIN AND ALL THAT I CANNOT SEE………..

WHAT CAUSES WORRIES TO CHRISTIANS??? (OR)
WHAT CAUSES ANXIETY????
1. NOW: ……. How will l fulfil my dream?? (Having money, job, houses, clothes etc….
2. TOMORROW: …. What is in tomorrow for me as expectation?? (Luxury things, position, power etc ……
3. FUTURE: …… What does future hold for me?? (To be a successful business, holding onto power in the society etc …..

THE SCRIPTURAL READING:
1. PHIL 4.6-7 …. (Paul talking to Philippians)
2. MAT. 6.25-34 …. (Jesus talking to disciples)
3. LUKE. 8. 5-15 … (Parable of the sower)

Philippians 4:6-7New International Version (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 6:25-34New International Version (NIV)
Do Not Worry
25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can anyone of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labour or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendour was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you-you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Luke 8:5-15New King James Version (NKJV)

5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.6 some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. 8 But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He, who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
The Purpose of Parables
9 Then His disciples asked Him, saying, “What does this parable mean?”
10 And He said, “To you, it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest, it is given in parables, that
‘Seeing they may not see,
And hearing they may not understand.’[a]
The Parable of the Sower Explained
11 “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.13 But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. 14 Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF WORRIES??
1. It can lead to murmuring.
2. It can also lead to complaining.
3. Unbelieve can set in
4. It makes someone to lose focus
5. It weakens believer’s faith
6. It set in unbelieve
7. It destroys destiny.
HOW TO PUT THINGS RIGHT???
1. Make yourself happy
2. Keep believing
3. Keep trusting
4. Remember it is not over until something happened.

HAVE YOU BEEN WAITING UPON GOD FOR BREAKTHROUGHS????
Remember what the book of Isaiah said in lsa. 40.31 that:
Isaiah 40:31New King James Version (NKJV)
31 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.

DEBT.

DEBT.

How do we feel when we’re in debt either to someone or financial institution? I know it takes a lot of effort to settle it. Then have you ever think that you owe someone who never asks nor trouble or penalised for default, but He still shows more of His goodness, kindness and unmeasurable true love. Do you owe Him at all? Just think of it. He left His glory in heaven and came down purposely to redeemed us back from the hand of a deceiver. I remember I was thought at my younger age that “Once bitten twice shy” So the bad experience of the past shouldn’t repeat itself, that can pave way for Satan to laugh at REDEMPTION.
Hugh price was paid on our behalves but many of us (Believers) take this with levity.
If you don’t want to go back and be a debtor or lose the liberty that was given over 2000 years ago, you need to amend your ways……NOW!!!!!!!
It is not by reading, saying the word but “DO WHAT IT SAYS”. Be a word practitioner in other to set yourself free now from all forms of bondage. The bible says “whoever the son of set free is free indeed. (John 8:36). This is not about have been a Christian 10, 20, 30 years ago but for us to recognise that something is still wrong somewhere, and that is why the full manifestation of His glory is not FULLY seen in us again.
Where we are today is the result of what we do a decade or two decades ago. God always wants us to show His full manifestation but at times we hinder Him in our breakthroughs. Lack of focus makes things worse. God has not changed into a statue, but we are the one changing often now and then.
Remember the two thieves at the cross one quickly tells Jesus that l am not justifying myself, but my present predicament is the result of mine did. The man asked Jesus for mercy and immediately this paves way for his eternity. (Luke 23:39-43). I believed for someone who is reading or that will read later will take a bold step of faith to free himself or herself from unaware debt that Satan has kept us for years and years. Why can’t you ask for mercy of the Lord and made a fresh commitment towards the covenant? He’s a promise keeper. God bless you as you do this now……amen

JOURNEY.

JOURNEY.

There was a day l woke up in the morning going out spending the whole day attending to both personal and family stuff. It was done on me how time was spent, just like somebody that has a course of starting something and ending it. Do you believe that not until you get home to rest or relax for all the hectic of the day, you won’t have realised you’ve been on a journey? Note that it now depends on how it ended whether good or the other way around? But God knows all things even about us, that is why the bible says… “He that started the good works will surely complete it” (Phil 1.6) …and “l am the Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last” (Rev 1.8).

This is the assurance from God. End of a journey matters most. “It doesn’t matter how a journey was started or whatever challenges faced but ending it well that matters”

How many times you personally go on a journey alone? Or do you remember how often you take decisions that fail?? Why not commit your ways (Business, career, family issues, challenges, health matters, addictions….) unto the Lord? Is it once or always? Remember that anything without Christ ended up in crisis.
I prayed as you read this article let the fresh grace from heaven be endowed with your life in the mighty name of Jesus.

ACCOMPLISHMENT.

ACCOMPLISHMENT.

The journey of been fulfilling in life is beyond child’s play. It comes to my memory on how the set of sprinters started a race but at the end of the day, one was crowned to be a gold medallist while others are silver and bronze that is the first position had the most valuable crown or recognition while others of other positions took less valuable gifts.

No wonder the adage that says… You took the bull by the horns. People need to go beyond ordinary to extraordinary (SPIRITUALITY) with effort, courage, dedication and enthusiasm. Good things in life don’t come by little effort or by luck as people commonly say. The bible says —— I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me… Phil 4.13. It is the Lord that gave man strength, energy, insight and steps to achieve and acquire in life. Whatever you achieved, God made them perfect because it came from Him and as a Christian —- Every good and perfect gift is from above… James 1.17

What about you? Do you depend upon your academic intellect? Or position, Or academic achievement? Or worldly integrity? Or family integrity? Achievement doesn’t require physical physic or level of human contacts but it is God that let it be.
The power of accomplishment for your achievement also lies in your hand and by recognising who’s in charge of the affairs of all things. All your expectation during this season will be met in the name of Jesus because the word says — Thine expectation shall not be cut off… Pro. 23.18 and says—– Being confident of this very thing, that he which began a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Receive power of accomplishment today in the name of Jesus. Remain ever blessed.

HEAVEN.

HEAVEN.

After death comes judgment. Are you scared at all? Or are you a soldier that’s always prepared for battle? Or you are the type that rejoices within and has HOPE in Jesus. A new world, a new place, a new environs, a new atmosphere, a new contacts (SAINTS) and a place made of unique natural natures (GOLD), where the streets glitter, sparkles and where Jesus the light of the world and hope of glory sited on the throne reflecting to the mind of saints.

Do you desire to be there? And reign with the likes of Father Abraham, Prophet Elijah, Elisha, Samuel, and our great Apostle Peter and Paul, the twenty-four elders and many great men and women of God.………………….

If you look around you with all incident and crisis within families and around the world it proofs the end Jesus talks about is more than near and He explained about the signs of the end time………. Luke 21.8-38 but with all these, COURAGE BROTHER DO NOT STUMBLE.

Prophecies must be fulfilled and for those that have wisdom and spiritual understanding of the WORD are always steadfast and prepared. Wisdom is profitable unto direction and unto all things. Apply wisdom to make heaven.

GIVING.

GIVING.

The common words around us as a believer is givers never lack. Does this word had an impact in your heart? Giving is inborn for some but some cultivated it through the revelation of God’s word. Giving doesn’t go with enticing, showing off (EGO) or making yourself someone to be reckoned with.
Giving is not about monetary, wealth, or resources. Let us remember that God Himself loves a cheerful giver as He gave us his only begotten son to remit the entire race back to Himself. What a heart of giving?
Giving your time is as value as cash donation for the propagating of the kingdom. But remember that LUKE 6:36 says …. Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal, it shall be measured to you again. What a wonderful watchword of revelation
When we give, is for us to be blessed by God and nothing more. “GOD IS NOT A USER OF MEN” It also Avenue to be closer to Him. Why not change your mentality towards giving? You can give your life i.e. Your time serving God and serving the interest of His kingdom. Note He gave you chances to breathe, He gave you mind thinking right (WISDOM) and gave you revelation knowledge of this world in the areas of riches, wealth, success, prosperity, position, power, academics, business, and the rest. Why not give your time today to Jesus?