Chasing after Vanity

“Meaningless! Meaningless!   says the Teacher.
“Utterly meaningless!
    Everything is meaningless.”

 What do people gain from all their labors? Ecclesiastes 1:2-3

I have gone through a lot on the recent past.I have searched for a place here on earth to haven my issues in life all being in vain.As i felt  that this would be the snapping point,a felt encouraged by the verse above,that everything here on earth is vanity.

This sounded very true to me,for i lack not,but am not settled.Have you ever wondered why people lack contentment in what they have.They will never rest in search for greatness,wealth,fame.etc.My faith directs me to seeking Christ the more,for everything shall be added unto me.(Mathew 6:33).I thus plead thee,seek Christ in the days of your youth.Keep aside the issues that inhibit your presence in Christ face here on earth.

I know am poor in making decisions,but for this i will.I will seek His face more,for the things in this world are all vanity of vanity...leading to frustrations and confusing.Thus having a litany of complaints every sunset.

Yes.I will seek Christ's face the more.

Shalom.

Unhealthy Vows.

Ezekiel 36:26 as a promise: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."

What is a vow? What comes to your mind when you hear of it? Is it when a lady commits to stand with her man till death? or a man promises his lady of not walking out ? Vows like these are seen positively, as a God-given privilege, and are something most singles long for. However, not all vows are positive. In fact, some can sabotage romantic love and hinder singles from making it the wedding altar.
The American Heritage Dictionary defines a vow as an "earnest promise that binds one to a specific mode of behavior".

·   Unhealthy vows are rooted in deception

Many of us make vows which are rooted in deception, i will confirm this. If i underwent a break-up, that doesn't guarantee me to vow not to engage again, due to the heartbreak...(I’m just giving  an example).Would my ex-girlfriend then condemn all men and say that all men are liars, will she make a vow not to allow any other man in her life? Many of our vows after a heartbreak are all rooted in deception. If you have made a vow which you feel being unhealthy in your life, more so after a break-up.

The first step to overcome is to ask the Holy Spirit to guide you as you reveal each lie that you believed in. Then, pray and confess His truth, because faith comes through hearing God's Word (Romans 10:17).

·     Unhealthy vows are ways we try to protect ourselves and try to make up on what we think God can't do for us

Many of us have been brought up in various lugubrious environs i.e. broken marriages. I am a victim of the same. I could have vowed never to get to marriage because i have lived to see marriages as disappointing. The same concept applies to the singles who pray and wait earnestly to get the"one".And when it doesn't happen, we can feel ignored, abandoned or orphaned by God. And, if He doesn't care about our personal lives, then we'll just have to take care of ourselves by making a vow, right?

To overcome this we need to shoot up our trust in Christ, as He promised (Hebrews 13:5). Acknowledge His love and ask Him if you have believed any lies about His presence in your life. Again, confess the truth and accept it.

·   Vows can hinder our Emotional Healing

Making unhealthy vows is like refusing to take prescribed medication while ailing. The only victim who ends up in pain is you. As a result, The Great Physician is not allowed in to take healing to that which is ailing. Some people have a difficult time getting real with God. If you struggle with sharing your true emotions with Him, remember that He knows how you feel anyway, so you might as well tell Him everything. This is the third step in overcoming vows. 

Take your emotional pain to God and invite Him into it. You can trust Him and He wants you to cast your cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7).

·     Remember that Christ wants to set you free.

Are you still entangled in these unhealthy vows? Jesus is ready to set you free. These happen as a gradual process, just like peeling an onion, it happened in layers rather than in an instant. The key thing is to keep Praying and holding your faith unto Christ.

He said in Ezekiel 36:26 as a promise: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you. I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. “He is so true to His promises.

After tasting His doings, i know He can do it to anyone for He has done it for me.Will you try Him?

Shalom.

No! - My Vitamin :)

Isaiah 22:22 I will place on his Shoulder the Key to the house of David;what he opens no-one can shut,and what he shuts no-one can open.

I just found the above verse as i was reading my Bible.It's revelation comes in my ways.I wish to share what i have for you single men and women of God.Lets get rolling.
I know you are looking for a WOG (Woman Of God)-if you are a man,likewise a MOG (Man Of God) if you are a lady.
I have come to witness various struggles that one goes through in the 'search',you sleep late smsing,you sacrifice you resources (time and money) in the search.etc.
My word to the MOG's in the house,it will cost you nothing to treat that young faithful as you establish an overture.
This is how chivalrous men do;They pray for commitment and God's direction.They are always ready for any response.They take Yes and thank God.Then they ask God for directions.They take a NO and thank God.They take it as a vitamin.That not withstanding,they break the bridges behind them now that things can't work out.They pray for serenity,and never change in how they are.They have no avenge.May be they were late for the overture.They avoid stalking.That's a MOG.

To the WOG in the house,i salute you all in the name of our Lord,i wish to be very soft-minded in your case.I understand you have your own lives too,but we (MOG) are looking for partners.When approached,don't change the MOG to a resource site...then give him a NO at the end.It really hurts.If you are in a relationship,be honest with yourself,you can never lie to yourself.You cannot love two MOGs at the same time,maybe if confused...You need to focus!Avoid wasting each other's time.As a MOG,i would be glad to take a NO-without wasting much time with you.
If Yes,mean it.Well,hope am not much unto that because you Know!

I have learnt that He who created the Lock has the Key,and only Him can open to a life partner,for the bible says:" Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it. -Isaiah 30:21"
Shalom.

Kenya #Weareone

Psalm 18:47 "He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he subdues the nations under me".

Hold your faith,stand firm have a little patience and assurance knowing  your creator,the most High God.He alone avenges for His people.The bible says in Psalm 18:47 "He is the God who pays back those who harm me; he subdues the nations under me".

Fellow Kenyans,God has the ability to subdue the enemy for us.For we are more than conquerors in Christ.We need to pray more for peace and tranquil in our land.The enemy is defeated and is feeble ,he is a liar who comes only to steal,kill and destroy.Let us not give him a portion in your hearts and mind.
The enemy is cunning-Keep watch.He is here to bring confusion and division in our land,but KENYANS ARE ONE.We stand for the words of our National anthem.,"May we dwell in unity"

Thus I am grateful to all those who have supported affected in the #Westgate tragedy.Your cash,your material contribution towards the same has shown the strong love abiding  KENYA.
Remember,our God is rich,all silver and gold belong unto Him (Haggai 2:8).He will repay you back in many folds.To those who have donated blood-God richly bless you for your kind-heart spirit eminent on the same.
Lets keep the spirit a blazing-The Kenyan Spirit of Love.

That not withstanding,I send  sincere condolences to all those affected on the same.May Christ's peace which surpasses all human understanding grace you in these trying period.Be calm and know that He alone is God,who has brought Kenya at 50.I say this with confidence,that you have a purpose for Christ in Kenya and in the whole world at large ,you shall not die a pre-mature death.If you still don't believe it,believe in my God until your confidence in Him kicks in.

He who lives in us is greater than the one in the world.-1 John 4:4

KENYA-#WEAREONE.

Your position of Royalty in His Kingdom.

Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me and I will show you great and mighty things which you know not.

I am always encouraged by the above words, when I remember the promise that our Lord gave us as Christians. Have you ever wondered your position in Christ as a believer? Have you ever thought of these? I’ve got a few lessons to share with you.Join me in a this published teet-a-tete.

•   In Romans 8:14-15 ‘because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the Spirit that makes you slave again to fear, but you received the spirit of Sonship, and by Him we cry Abba Father.’

The above verse speaks it all. Imagine being called the Son of the Most High God. It is from  Him that  all the other kings reign, think of these, being associated with the state’s royal family. A son to the President…ok or maybe a daughter in law or a son in law to the president. That raises you status quo. Here Jesus Christ gives you a chance to be a co-heir with Him in heaven, imagine! If you realize that, you will take yourself in a noble way as the son of God.

•    In 2 Timothy 2:20-21 ‘In a large house there are many vessels not only made of gold and silver but also made of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the master’.

Not to add much the verse is self-explicit, you get to see where the Lord will places you once you cleanse yourself and  accept to be used of Him. Let’s identify ourselves and the roles we can play for the Master. Thus we will realize the position of royalty given to us by Him.

Peter had realized his position of royalty in Jesus Christ, thus he was the first and the last disciple to walk on water like Christ (Mathew 14:22-33). If you get to know how big you are in Christ, you won’t relent when someone asks you to stop while pursing your dreams.

I once heard;

‘If you become casual in your dreams, you will end being a casualty’-Les Brown.

Then with the confidence derived from the scriptures, I believe you are capable of doing great things, soaring great heights and even dreaming big.

The only secret in identifying your position of Royalty in Christ Kingdom is to put your faith on board, then be prayerful  as well as you’ve got  inoculate yourself against the pessimism in life.

We serve a great King.

Shalom.

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He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.

For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:14 

Have you ever found yourself crying unto God over situations which seems difficult to navigate .I always find myself in such, but one thing I have realized, our God is ever faithful. As its stated in Numbers 23:19 our God is not a man to lie. He fulfills everything to the letter.

Tonight I want to encourage that youth who feels low over his/her life, due to the past mistakes, addictions or even heartbreaks. Kindly don’t develop delusions over your life, have the faith, pray unto the Father. For I tell you that he who kneels before God can stand before anyone.

Avoid the litany of grouses in your life, let Christ handle your it. Be calm and focused, let the King of kings handle your issues, release them all unto Him. A wise man once said; ”At times you can’t know how much you need God’s help until you are opposed”. Thus he knew you need Christ to stand unopposed in every situation. Thus the question begs, how many times have you ever included Christ before your endeavors?

Let me get to bed now, lest the mosquitoes call for a banquet :)

Shalom.  

Why are you Single?

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:-Ecclesiastes 3:1

[This post was borrowed and shared from ‘This Best Friend I never Had’ by Ducie Nyambu]

Singleness. The gift no one wants. The season no one wants to be granted, and the place that feels like you've discovered a deeper level of alone.

This must be a mistake. He did say, “It is not good for man to be alone,” right? So, why hasn't He fixed this problem? Why does He let this error persist when there’s someone here ready and willing to solve it?

Is it possible that there’s been no mistake made? Is it possible that there’s intent behind your single status? Yes.

Instead of constantly trying to get out, maybe we should consider why we’re in. Instead of loathing maybe we should be celebrating. Instead of frantically questioning maybe we should peacefully be trusting.

What is the proper response to singleness? Here are a few thoughts.

I would argue that signing up for e Harmony or church hopping to find the one with the most available young people isn't the answer. I’m all for dating and getting yourself around other singles, but I have to believe there’s more intent behind this season than teaching you the right places to find a date.

Instead of preoccupation with finding the man or woman you want to marry, use this season to become the man or woman that God wants you to be. We’re very quick to find fault in God and others, but rarely willing to consider how we might need to grow. A humble heart will see singleness as a time to draw near to the Lord and reflect on how you need to change to become more like Him. As you follow Jesus and ask Him to transform your heart, you are going to begin to attract the right kind of man or woman.

God is in the business of protecting His children and leading us into the place of greatest joy. This means He knows what you need and when you need it. There is intent, purpose, and a reason behind this period in your life.

Sin

Maybe there’s sin that needs to be dealt with and He’s preventing you from inviting someone else into your mess. Two sinners don’t fix each other’s problems. God uses marriage and relationships for our sanctification, but He also uses singleness to spare us pain, consequence and to keep us from pulling others down. This is cause for gratitude and gratefulness, not anger and bitterness. He’s protecting all His children because He loves them.

Serve

God may need you to serve in such a way right now, where all your energy, time and attention need to be devoted to what He’s calling you into. One of my high school youth leaders didn't get married until he was 32. While he was single he gave countless hours serving our youth group for eight years. Many of the leaders that I do college ministry with today we’re impacted by his dedication that would not have been possible if he were married and starting a family. God allows singleness because this life is not about you but about His Kingdom and His purposes being accomplished. This is cause for thankfulness and joy, that our Father would invite us into His work and want us to be a part of what He’s doing.

Slow

Perhaps God just wants you to wait patiently and trust Him.

Many of us say we want Jesus to be King, but if we’re honest, it’s only true as long as he runs things the way we would do it. The second he veers from our plan we fight to take the reins back.

God knows more than you do. His plan is perfect, His timing without flaw. The ultimate question is do you desire God’s will over your own? Will you trust Him? This season might be the time to slow down, stop resisting and be thankful that God is making you into the man or the woman that He needs you to be for His purposes and for His glory.

Here are some questions to ask yourself in seasons of singleness?

1) Am I looking to get out before looking to understand why God might have me here and what he wants me to learn?

2) Are all my thoughts toward singleness bitter and resentful? What are the blessings and opportunities I am afforded during this season?

3) Do I truly believe that I have worth and value as an individual created in the image of God?

4) Am I using my extra time to contribute to the Kingdom or to question God and complain?

5) Am I banking on a relationship to fix the sin issues in my life, or am I desiring the Holy Spirit to help sanctify me now?

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Yes,i am single,but for a reason.

Cheers.