Distinguished Family

Lord, deep down within my heart.  Even though I deceive myself to think that I don't. But I’m not sure I don’t.  But thinking deeply, Is it the Facebook and Instagram likes and follows I want? You most likely noticed how I checked my audience reach, Lord.  Is it that I want people to subtly praise me for the gift you've given me?  Even when I'm just a steward, who is not indispensable.  Deep on the inside of me, I'm not sure I don't do all I do in your name for money. I'm not sure I don't do it all for fame.  I'm not sure I'm not doing it for accolades. I'm not sure if it is my selfish desire to be in the spotlight.  I'm not sure if at the face of death, I'd still say Jesus is the Son of the Most High God! I'm not sure, Lord.  Just like the psalmist said,  Examine me, O Lord,  and prove me; try my reins and my heart. Strain every selfish desires out of me Till all I want is just you.  Till all I do is to glorify you....

                  Little drops of water, makes a mighty ocean... Line upon line, precepts upon precepts... Seeth thou a man diligent in his occupation..? Kings and queens he'll intercept... Now, the above is only a shoot of my tale You just sit tight and have a glass by. I do hope you get morale at the tail. And not wonder and ask me why? My cousin has a pet chicken and named it Job Because it had a rough start in life, It's a special needs bird and full day's job. Everyone 'cept me believed it'll  someday be full of life.  So they feed, water and house Job specially Giving it more grain than others. I stay indifferent to all preferentially Meted treatment like why bother? But like little drops amounts to seas... The little extras made a difference. Did I mention Job also can not see? Well, he's now so big I can't give the inference. Touché. Let's give it a wrap. Shall we?  Consistency, as shrouded in the opening, W...

Little drops of water, makes a mighty ocean... Line upon line, precepts upon precepts... Seeth thou a man diligent in his occupation..? Kings and queens he'll intercept... Now, the above is only a shoot of my tale You just sit tight and have a glass by. I do hope you get morale at the tail. And not wonder and ask me why? My cousin has a pet chicken and named it Job Because it had a rough start in life, It's a special needs bird and full day's job. Everyone 'cept me believed it'll someday be full of life. So they feed, water and house Job specially Giving it more grain than others. I stay indifferent to all preferentially Meted treatment. Like, why bother? But like little drops amounts to seas... The little extras made a difference. Did I mention Job also can not see? Well, he's now so big I can't give the inference. Touché. Let's give it a wrap. Shall we? Consistency, as shrouded in the opening, Will silence my dear, Thomases l...

Dayo: "My phone had a fault so I took it to a phone repairer. He mentioned a few technical terms I did not understand and said I would pay three thousand naira. I gave him two thousand naira and left his shop with the promise that I'll pay the rest when he is through fixing the phone. A fee days later, I went back and he said I should come the next day. When I went back the next day, he postponed it again. He kept postponing until I threatened to call the police. Seeing that I was desperate, he gave me a specific day. When I went back, he gave me my phone and I gave him his balance. 'However, on getting home, I realized he had done nothing on the phone. It still had the old faults and I had been duped. Furious, I decided to go back and fight. But the Holy Spirit told me to calm down and not go back yet. I took the phone to another engineer who collected just a thousand naira and did everything he needed to do, even more.  "After I collected the phone, the ...

 Dear distinguished, You might not have heard about me or let's say you know a little about my plight.  By chance, you might be a little ignorant about my existence just because you might have not taken cognizance of that book called the Bible. In it lies answers to your numerous questions. I happened to be amongst the numerous characters in the Bible and I played a very important role in life and also faced a challenging situation which I will love to share with you. I was  so beautiful that my own brother had a lustful desire over me.  2 Samuel 13:1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 2 Samuel 13:2 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do anything to her. He had a friend who happened to be our cousin. This cousin of ours aided him in his desires. I trust that one day he will als...

I wake up this morning, so feeling Unloved.  And I know this feeling, I've walked this path.  Nothing feels up emptiness like you, Lord I've tried it all: ladies, emotional entanglement. Even people's attention didn't work. I know you love me, Lord.  Probably I don't know enough.  I remember the early days I just got born again.  I could literally feel your love.  I'm sorry, I know I do not walk by feelings And that I cannot please you without faith And see Lord, I know you see the intents of the heart.  Far from it that I be like that deceitful generation, That asked for sign to believe when they've heard and seen.  And I believe in you, that you're the Son of God.  That you came, died on the cross and rose again for the Salvation of men.  But I'd love it, if you can wrap me in your love.  Even if it's that last time that I'd walk by feelings.  As much as I want to know and be conscious of your love,  I'd love to feel wra...

Dear distinguished, With what feelings shall I express my dealings with God in my time on earth. Should I say that you are privileged at this very time in your life. I am Saul and I represent a dimension of God's Judgment. What have you possibly learned from me. Remember that you have a book now called the Bible. In it you have numerous edges others in time past never had. Although it wasn't in my time it was written in that chapter; Romans  15:4  For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. You now have privileges to learn and re-learn from those who have gone ahead of you. What are you doing with that Book called the Bible?  If you would consider it, I had special characters that made me qualified in numerous ways to be a King. Have you forgotten whose son I was and my description. 1 Samuel 9:2 Kish had a son named Saul, a choice young man and handsome; amo...

"I know I'm not supposed to be thinking about her, and I know this seems anti-new creation, but it's just some fleeting thought that goes in a moment, I presume. The sheer realization that I did better than her in our final examinations, leading her with a slight distinction, gives me a strange kind of joy. It is as though that is some sort of retribution for the months of seeming hurts, denial of self and fruitless endeavours are knowing her mind. I feel much better seeing that the factor which seemed to pose the divide between us: her academic brilliance in contrast with my inconspicuous dullness had been removed. Seeing that I did better than her gives me a lot of peace. I feel better knowing that I am actually better than her. Isn't that strange?" While that may not be entirely fictional, it is not entirely true either. It is just a little fragment of my mind I have managed to capture on these pages. My mind, like an open field, is swarmed over and...

Dear Distinguished,  He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the Lord's delight is in those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.  This is true of our God. He doesn't need you to be God but somehow, He wants you.  Have you ever stopped to wonder how God is so mindful of you? Like whooshhhh! A whole Almighty, All Sovereign, All Sufficient God will rest a little while and want small me?  Good news!!! The Father, Our Father, seeks for true worshippers to worship Him. Worshippers who'll reverence Him with all their life, time, talents, knowledge and skills. He is not concerned with whether you're a greenhorn or a pro. All He wants is your readiness to honour Him with what He's endowed you with.  There is nothing wrong with sharpening our skills as it'll bring more fruits. But when we use our gifts with no regard for God, they are indeed worth a little. It is our honour and trust God desires. When He ...

Mangoes are sweet and am certain you know that already. So what's with mango today? Before I continue let me ask, did you ever climb a mango tree just to get one ripe mango. That extent, was it really worth it? We move. There was this Mango tree in our compound which bore fruits in its own season. Kai that Mango was legit. One thing that confused people around this Mango was that it appeared green when ripe. When it is over ripe, the colour changes. So as the owners we knew these. So if by chance you satiate this Mango illegally it might be late before you realize that it had gone. While you are waiting for it to appear yellow we would have actually gone for it at its best state and have distributed it. With time the logic was known. Who knows if inquisitiveness had revealed it to others. Something was peculiar with this Mango tree from other fruit trees . It was the fact that it was beside the fence. This means that as it grows its branches extends and grows from insid...

I look at a lot of young people in their Teens and Twenties living life randomly and I feel distressed And when I see people getting it right, I get challenged 'Cos my path seem crooked, I can't even describe it. I know the routes and the destination, But the society keeps pointing me to another direction. I'm sorry, don't call me coward. I was never sure of anything. I listened to the noise from the society's gestures. My heart kept leaping to the bits of it. But the life that oozed out of my heart was nothing of it. Here are we at a juncture. Either to shut my eyes to the society and let the ooze flow. Or go with the flow and lay low. I know the way but I'm so astray. My mind is here and there. But I can never be here and there. It's either I be here and live. Or I be there and leave. ©Victor Loore