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