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.

Thoughtful...Grateful...Thankful

'Been over a year I wrote on my beautiful blog

First i relocated to a place where power was not so good...
Then I stopped 'prioritizing blogging'

Rather, spent hours flipping through dailies
Seeking a Job

Then I decided to help mom market her natural drinks
Then got married...to an amazing man

Relocated...
Remembered my blog...maybe am back(chuckles)

Through it all
I have been blessed...

Exceedingly, abundantly
Far above my imagination and prayer request

With a grateful heart, I say
Thank you Jesus!!!