Health: Attainable or larger than life?

As read looked through my Public Health article
On systems thinking; a broad approach
To Public Health in today's world

I remembered 'Alma Ata declaration'
History presents the meeting as
One of the foundations of (health) system thinking

Health defined as
Complete state of
Mental,Physical and Social
Well-being of an individual
Not just the absence of disease or infirmities

Alma Ata declaration was 1978
Wasn't even born then :)
But in 2015, can't relate
With such ideal definition of health

Health is wealth:
Prestigious logo of BU Health club
Seems far-fetched
Over three decades after Alma Ata

I wish i can explain why
Today's health deteriorates
Mental, physical and social well-being
Yet Public health exists

Suddenly health is a commodity
Logic, money even the most disciplined lifestyles
Can't afford
Is it attainable? Is it elusive?

Or are we prioritizing health deflectors?
Are we back to recognizing the absence of diseases as 'Health'
Research and development has contributed immensely

Maybe less is more
Maybe the bridge between knowledge and practice is broken
Maybe just maybe the definition was larger than life
Or maybe 1978 focus was on the most important things

Where am i in the health index? where's my immediate family?
Lol...better left unanswered
But heeeyyy....am thankful for life

However...Q.O.L
I would try to remember
Alma Ata and check if truly
Health is Wealth today


3 Jn 1:2-Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers(KJV 2000)






 

This too shall pass..hmnnn.Amin o

Whatever happened to my sweet

Understanding leader

My head, my partner in prayers

And naughty escapades

Was i too relaxed

Too trusting

Too slack in prayers

Too lethargic

Too...too..too

No I aint taking a guilt trip

No more at least

I hope to get better each day

But will not forget 

How much strengths am blessed with

By focusing on weaknesses

I often listen to my broken sisters

Long before i got married 

Single either in a challenging relationship

Or Married in a stressful situation

I didn't understand,but prayed for

Counselled from the bible and some good tips

Learnt from mentors

But am clueless now 

And is the one being listened too,

But i can't even find the voice

To explain how my charming husband 

Became a stranger

But feeble me finds strength

On my knees

Lord ENCOURAGE me

And let me know that

This too shall pass

But when unmarried friends

Remind me how lucky 

I am to have a man

I smile remembering

My deal with the creator

About Quality 

My marriage not Just a number

Am quickly reminded too

I didn't marry just for fun

Or for being Mrs......

But ready to be a blessing

Not 'blessing' defined by men's greed

But 'blessing' defined by God's need

Maybe He feels the same way

But doesn't know how to communicate

Help and encourage him too Lord

Pinch him,stir him, nudge him too if need be :)

But heal us both

And let not the enemy

Triumph over your people

This too shall pass 

In my our life lives,in our homes, families

Nations,churches

Yes it has come TO PASS!

Amen

Sisters, Judge your 'family of choice', yes JUDGE!!!

Often we hear

Do not Judge

Bible says so

People echo it

Society uses it

As a veil

To mask extreme

Abuse and wickedness

I have walked the path

I am speaking from experience

Judge at the decision making process

Do not be convinced by your partner

Or promises

Especially if it is backed up

By complacency not a firm resolute

We do not choose the family

We spring from

But the power of choice

Give us the ability to choose

The family you marry into

It is not enough

To decide to be a blessing

But be wise my dear sister

So your blessing doesn't get choked

And all is left is

Fighting the wind

Until God comes to your rescue

Don't always give God

Extra work...

When He gave you wisdom

Use it my dearest

Don't ignore red flags

Some families are bizarre

Filled with scallywags

Mistaken Haggai for Esther

Replacing Sarah with Jezebel

Substituting David with Absalom

Even in a world of imperfection

Christ beckons hope in repentance

Yet they hold the truth in ungodliness

But twice dead plucked up by the roots

Raging waves of the sea

Foaming out their own shame

Wandering stars

To whom is reserved

Blackness of darkness forever(Jude 12-13KJV)

Keep trusting

Keep hoping

Keep believing

Keep loving

Keep praying

But when you have the opportunity

Judge mercilessly

So you don't have to die

Spiritually or physically...

A part of you

Doesn't have to die

To testify or be a story teller

Be wise my sisters

Peace by the Prince of Peace

Peace is a priceless commodity
In today's world
Where hustle and bustle
Leaves us startled
But in Jesus
We find peace

Praise bursts out
After we have come
To embrace peace
By the Prince of Peace
Jesus...

Love u Lord
I am that I am
The holy one of Isreal
Lion of Judah
Ancient of days
Rock of ages

Thank you Lord
For such priceless Peace
Incomprehensible
Restful
Hopeful
Praiseful
Thoughtful
and Loveful :)

Grace-Based Parenting and Dreams

Every parent has a dream
Of God-given child(ren)
To nurture IN love
Train with the Word
Laced with discipline
All grounded in Grace

Kiss almost every moment
Hug after every 'little step stagger'
Smack at naughty attempts
Chuckle along as they negotiate
Verbally or non-verbally :)

How do you know
The training was
Dug down deep
Internalized in character
Not a mere farcade
That wears off so easily


In the face of
Pleasure or pressure
Only time can tell
Whether they will
End up as Blessings
Or as extortioners
Virtues or Vices
Hand them over

To the Potter
He will mold
As He deems Fit
Lord help P&I
As well as other parents
As we attempt
Grace-based parenting



***dedicated to our loving godly and supportive parents. Love u

Customized race

While i was about putting together

More slides for a presentation

My mind was struck

By such meaningful message

Run your customized race

In an environment where

We have been taught

To engage in a T.E.A.M

Where together everyone achieves more

Well, it works in the social world

And of course in marriage

Its 'no more two'

Instead, you both learn

The rudiments of music

Till it is harmonized 

Breaking into a tune

Suitable to the ears

After repeated moments 

Of shrilling, going off tune

Back to the customized race

What is your motive

If it is often compared to others

You are running a rat race

If thinking about others' challenges

Inspires you to decide, write, act 

Or soothe a poorly developed ego

Then you are yet to get on your marks

You are yet to find your purpose

Yet to breathe 

Yet to live

Yet to smile truly

Yet to frown sincerely

Yet to dance in and out of rhythm

Why?

Because its not your race...

Its motivated by an external force

Maybe its time to end their race

And thank God for yours

The baton is held out 

Are you ready for your customized race?

Note: This post does not undermine the benefits of motivational factors or inspiring mentors,instead it calls the reader (hopefully)from a world driven by competition to a life driven by inner purpose and calling.

Watch out daughter, am the Author and the Finisher

In such technologically driven world

Christianity is overwhelmed

Motivational speaking takes the center stage

While the sWORD has been shifted off the focus

But Daddy God has a way 

Of pulling drawing us back 

To the Master Piece

To the life manual or better still

A life jacket for the storms of life

(No that doesn't illustrate the essence of the Word)

It is the very breath of life

Without which we are dead

Grouping in the dark 

Tossed about by every FB personal opinion

Or Whatzapp messages

Or Nairaland news

Sniffing life out of God's image

Believing in conformity

Instead of seeking to be

Transformed by the word

I struggle to find a balance

Staying informed about current affairs

Yet hearing from my father

The infallible word

Boldly inscribed in the Word

Look unto Jesus

Author and Finisher of Faith

How often I let Jesus author my faith

Then let doubts,opinions,noises,great suggestions

Drown the voice of the Master Jesus

Becoming the finisher of my faith

In mercy am redeemed, in love restored 

Not just me but all of God's wandering children

To the author and finisher of my faith

Looking unto Jesus....Heb 12:1-2

Childlike Trust

I must have read, written and expressed what I understand by Trust

But...a recent life experience has given me

A broad bible based perspective on trust

Trust they say is earned but that's not with God

Trust is to faith what blood is to life...

What do you do when you wake up one morning

And everyone seems to understand what's going on but you

Some attribute it to depression borne from stress and boredom

Especially related to post natal depression

Yes i had been stressed maybe doing too many things at once

But not depressed...

Moreso I just realized i spend little time with God

Reading the word 

Little wonder my fuel tank flashes red

Sometimes the word within is what sustains us

But then Grace is what empowers us to do the word

Yes I was willing, love God no doubt but at that point

It seems the imbalance was as a result of removing Christ

From the centre of my life

Or better still moving things away from Him

Sometimes it feels like you still have a grip

Until life taps blows u back to consciousness

However heavenly father never let go of the firm grip

Like Emmanuella who is totally dependent on her parents

So am I now...I hope in reckless abandon

Sometimes i still wanna scream what is happening???

P and I had been having arguments lately

Wondering if we still friends or strangers

But in helplessness or weaknesses

We find God's strength

I have asked myself if I married the wrong man

Or should have gone to convent school 

Like i desired as a child :) ;)

But it isn't any of those...

It is a season of  test, loving reprimand, rosy thorns

Embedded with lifetime lessons, lessons, lessons

Honest thankfulness- A tasty punch for my king

I glanced through previous posts

All laced with thankfulness

Either as main course or desert

Today its a tasty punch

Honest thankfulness

Mixed with naked feelings

Yet overcome by praise

That I am alive and sound

Hubby,daughter, family

Friends and Foes

Sooo Thankful

The latter crucial to witnessing 

Table set in their very presence

Sometimes I wanna scream

God what's all these madness

I suddenly realize I am acting the devil's script

Right in the middle of the madness

Responding to his satanic remote

Of restlessness, confusion, doubt and hopelessness

Daddy God quietens my soul with His love

Pure, affectionate, ageless, timeless

"Baby, i got your back" he whispers

Let go and Let me

Its all for my glory

And your refinement

Yes I am not done with you

Never will

so here's the punch recipee

(Thankfulness+prayer+supplication)-(Anxiety+worry)= Peace punch

So does God need the peace punch??? 

Remember when daddy says Toyin, pls do something for me

Start packing for your journey so you don't stress last moment

It was actually for me but made in honour of His word

Daddy I love you so much

You are the centre of my affection my first love

Thank u,thank u thank u thank u thank u

How does it taste daddy? 

So divine baby...i relish!!!

Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving....Phil 4:6-7

Unpluckable!!!

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil(how is such fearlessness possible?)
For thou art with me(lion of Judah, my redeemer,my love)

He who didn't spare His own beloved son
How will He not come through..
When the hireling seeks to pluck from the shepherd
Love so amazing, so divine

Can a woman forget her suckling child?
Not my Emmanuella
Yet even if I can forget due to human frailty
My heavenly father will never forget nor forsake His own

He beckons calmly at the sinner
Whisphers softly into wicked hearts
Waits patiently for repentance
Inspired by Agape love,no self interest

Such amazing God have i given my all to
Through Jesus Christ my Lord
I have no life asides Him
There is no good in me without Christ

I believe none of my heartstrings...
Will hold on to temporal things
So vulnerably till they are unplucked
From the good Shepherd.