How Far Can They Go?

MEDITATION

How Far Can They Go?

1 Samuel 23:26-28 "Saul went on one side of the mountain while David and his men went on the other side of the mountain. David was hurrying to get away from Saul while Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. Then a messenger came to Saul with this news: “Come quickly, because the Philistines have made a raid on the land!” So Saul turned around from pursuing David and went to meet the Philistines. Therefore, they call that place the Rock of Escape."ISV

*Point to ponder on*: It doesn't matter what is pursuing you there is a rock of escape ahead of you that will change the game and lead you into rest.

Anyone truly living is pursuing something but could it be that as people are pursuing whatever it could be, something else is pursuing them. Definitely, I expect you to think of goodness and mercy following you. However, sometimes people who don't want to see you greater than them can be the one pursuing trying to hunt you down. In Africa, especially in my country Nigeria, there are many sides to this. I am talking about both visible and invisible forces. But let us talk about those who never imagined your lifting will emerge now but they are so shocked to see you shining and coming out into limelight and are so envious and jealous trying to get you off the show. Some won't hide their hatred and some might even be so close that you won't know except the LORD reveals such to you. Beloved, I have seen some unimaginable battle between people of the same blood line in this category. Consequently, whichever category the haters fall into, how far can they go. Just as Saul was frustrated and distracted from pursuing David at the rock of escape so the Lord will cause every hater to be distracted with heavy challenges that will make them turn back  like it happened to Saul in Jesus name. Sometimes, haters focus on their enemies because they have lesser issues to deal with. But the Lord will give every hater of your life enough issues that will turn them away from you in Jesus name. They cannot go far because the LORD is with you. They will be discomfited and you will escape every assault against your destiny in Jesus name. God fights your battle but apply the wisdom of David. David did not confront Saul until God provided such opportunity of making Saul vulnerable and defenceless. God will always fight for you and make a way of escape. Don't get worried about the haters they can't go far, you will always escape.

Good morning. Enjoy His favour.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Worthy Friendship

MEDITATION

Worthy Friendship

1Samuel 20:17 "And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself." NIV

Point to ponder on: Real friendship is a true heart of commitment in love and selflessness.

Where is that friend so dear to the heart and would give all to defend another? Where is that ally who forgets himself and puts you first? Does friendship still exist or we only co-exist and relate because of benefits in order to meet our intellectual, financial, social, spiritual needs, just to mention a few? Can we think of someone we truly love and we can't express why we do so? We admire people around us with gifts, talents, great personalities and qualities. Sometimes we consider the positives and negatives and cleverly make our choices to avoid error and even at that do we stand for that special person we call a friend when the Chips are down. The kind of love that existed between David and Jonathan was so deep and inseparable. Both were ready to defend each other regardless of the circumstance. Friendship like this seems to have lost its place in our society today, but I believe we can still lead a friendship like this because we have what it takes especially the believers in Christ because the Holy Spirit within us can make it happen if we give him the chance to love through our heart and spread it within our society. We need to build the pillar of real and true friendship in the body of Christ and set examples for others in the world. We can do it, let's get it started.

Good morning. Enjoy His peace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

God Preserves You To fulfill Purpose

MEDITATION

God Preserves You To fulfill Purpose

1 Samuel 18:11 "And he hurled it, saying to himself, 'I'll pin David to the wall.' But David eluded him twice." NIV

Point to ponder on: When God ordains a man for a purpose no matter the evil against him God preserves his live to fulfil His purpose.

God having chosen David over Saul to be the next King of Israel and Saul unaware of this but because of jealousy which emanated from the refrain of women's song, Saul set his mind to kill David. Saul made seven different direct and indirect attempts to kill David. His pursuit failed and David had the opportunity to kill him but he didn't. David escaped because God was with him and Saul knew that yet he didn't stop pursuing him until when God delivered Saul into the hands of David but David spared the life of Saul. David could not be killed because God had a greater plan for his life. God preserved him. It doesn't matter the enemy behind the pursuit, whoever it may be God will preserve your life to accomplish His purpose. However, we must beware not to be the enemy of our own life. A man can cut his life short with over righteousness and over wickedness(Eccl. 7:16-17), which is different from enemy pursuing you. Remember this scripture, "...If God is for us who can be against us?"(Rom.8:31b) Nobody but you. Therefore, don't be afraid of the attack of the enemy you will surely prevail because God is on your side. God has kept you because your purpose on earth matters. One of your purposes is to tell the world about Jesus and the rest is up to you to discover.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Stand the Heat

MEDITATION

Stand the Heat

Hebrews 6:15 "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."kjvlite

Point to ponder on: The period between the promise and the fulfilment is the heat period of waiting, only those who stand the heat will enjoy the promise.

There is no true greatness without the process of endurance. From childhood to adulthood takes a patient endurance both on the parents and the child. Patience involves waiting while endurance entails what to bear during the waiting period. Abraham received a great promise "I will make you into a great nation"Gen.12:2, 17:2 but he had to wait for 25 years to receive the child of the promise. Gen. 21:1-5
Humanly speaking having gone through tough times myself in life and yet trusted God in my period of affliction and waiting, it took God to endure those times and came out of it. The truth is that greatness is in faces and levels. But most people think greatness is just appearing on TV set, becoming very rich or being popular, but it's more than that. Not until we reach the fulfilment of our purpose we can't talk of greatness. Therefore, every delay and roadblocks on our way to fulfilment of purpose or reaching our goals generates heat that sometimes seem unbearable but we must be encouraged that God will not allow what we can't bear to come our way.  "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it" (1Co 10:13) We can do all things through Christ that strengthens us. Every heat period produces strength in us to stand and handle the promise we await. Don't give up now, go through the heat, your fulfilment is at the corner.

Good morning. Enjoy His grace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Prepare the Way

MEDITATION

Prepare the Way

 Esther 4:16 "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish." Kjvlite

*Point to ponder on*: Learn to prepare your way to access what you want in life.

God positioned Esther at a vantage position for such a time in history to salvage the Jews from the terror of extermination. Her presence in the palace was divine and wasn't just that of a wife as a Queen, but God's mouth piece and a deliverer of the Jews. She knew nothing about  this but the event that followed her entrance into royalty revealed divine purpose for her life. Do you know that everywhere you go orchestrated by  God is a divine positioning to accomplish God' s will? Whether at work, school, neighbourhood, etc "From one man he made every nation of the human race to inhabit the entire earth, determining their set times and the fixed limits of the places where they would live." Acts17:26

However, for Esther to fulfill purpose she had to prepare her way to get what she wanted. This singular act seems to be the most remarkable thing done by Esther for her people, which shows purpose in her becoming a royalty. She fasted with other Jews to get God to back her up and made up her mind to put her life in line to stand for her people. And when she was ready to go for what she wanted, because she had prepared spiritually she broke protocol and instead of death she found favour, she intervened on behalf of her people and got them emancipated. Have you found a purpose for that position you occupy beyond the title and benefits? What are you positioned to accomplish in your field? And how well are your preparations for every opportunity destiny might bring your way in your field. If Esther didn't back out in the face of trouble we can learn from her in order to take courageous move to access what we want. Prepare your way to access what you want.

Good morning. Enjoy His favour.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Keep Hope Alive

MEDITATION

Keep Hope Alive

Job 14:7 "For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease." Kjvlite

Point to ponder on: It's not over for you until God quits on your case. But God is too faithful not to abandon you, He will make that problem quit troubling your life.

God allows certain things to persist in our lives for a purpose. He permits some issues to linger and sometimes we are the one hindering the move of God in our lives, either due to ignorance or sin. But every problem is not hanging on sin. Therefore, it is vital that we allow the Holy Spirit to carry out retrospection within us so that we can know where we stand. However, I have a good news for you today. Because Jesus is here right now, there is hope for a new beginning, hope for a recovery, hope for transformation, hope for deliverance, hope for salvation and hope for favour and breakthrough. Whatever downward motion you have experienced you will rise again, you will become fruitful and your increase will not be truncated in Jesus name. I am so confident that my God will do this for you just as He did for Job. Your husband will find you, your wife will locate you, a comforting job will be given to you, you will close that deal soon, that contract will be awarded to you, your home will experience unending peace, your due promotion will be given to you. Do you know why? Because God is interested in your case and He will comfort you. Therefore, rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction and faithful in prayers. Your joy is knocking. Enjoy!

Good morning. Enjoy unspeakable joy.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

God Will Frustrate Your Enemy

MEDITATION

God Will Frustrate Your Enemy

*2 Kings 19:32* "Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it." Kjv

Point to ponder on: Trust God in every battle because He will always fight your battle.

Your adversaries might have boasted and made a show of their Armory, that should not frighten us because we have the commander of the Host of heaven as our God and father. God said they will not come into the city. This means they won't be able to get into our territories. From the scripture above, there are more revelations of what the LORD will do against the enemies of His people: (1.) Their weapons won't work against us because the LORD will prevent them from using it. ( 2.) They will not be able to oppress or lay siege around our lives and territories. (3) If they can't come near it simply means they will become so afraid to dare us.
I declare in the name of Jesus, every force of darkness preparing to attack you the LORD will stop them in the very act and put confusion in their midst. Therefore, let us trust God and keep our faith in Him for deliverance from unseen forces around our lives and territories. The LORD's power will grant us avenue for continuous praise in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy all round victory.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

God Will Prove Himself

MEDITATION

God Will Prove Himself

1Kings18:24 "Then you call on the name of your god, and I will call on the name  of the LORD. The god who answers by fire--he is God." NIV

Point to ponder on: People and situation can challenge us and raise doubts in our heart whether God is really with us. But be confident that Jesus was in the storm with the disciples. He will intervene.

A man without any history about his parents became a lover of God and well endowed with spiritual power. He lived in a land where almost everyone in that land had a different concept about God. He was in opposition to what they believed and this agitation of their imaginary god led to a contest. His opposition had several priests who worshipped this imaginary god. They all came to challenge him on the day of contest to see who was serving the true and living God. As they all gathered to defend their imaginary god. This spiritual man came also to prove to them that his God is real. The contest began and the only proof to know whose God was true and living is the release of fire to consume the sacrifices individually prepared by the two parties. The oppositions called their god but all to no avail and so this spiritual man having prepared his altar of sacrifice prayed a simple prayer for his God to prove Himself as true and living God. Consequently, fire fell after his simple prayer and his oppositions were put to shame. This spiritual man was Elijah. Just as God put his oppositions who challenged the existence of his God to shame, people and situations challenging the validity of your God  will be put to shame in Jesus name. It took the supernatural to release fire on the altar without human intervention of use of matches or any other device in vogue at that time, that same supernatural power will crown your life with miracles to confound your adversaries in Jesus name. Where people are waiting for your shame, they will see you rejoice victoriously as Elijah in Jesus name. The Lord that answered by fire is still our God and He is all consuming fire, He will consume anything on your path that doesn't want to give way for your breakthrough (just make sure you are not the one blocking yourself) in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy a victorious weekend.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Seeing the Invisible commands the impossible

MEDITATION

Seeing the Invisible commands the impossible

Proverbs 29:18 "When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!" NET

Point to ponder on: If you can see the invisible you can do the impossible.

Prophets are guides of God's people in the bible days, just as we have the Holy Spirit in this dispensation who guides us into all truth. That does not mean the office of the prophet in our days is irrelevant, they still have their roles to play in the five fold ministry as the foundational gift. A prophet in our time speaks forth the mind of God through the teaching of the word of God. Vision set by God gives us clear picture of what to expect in the future and what to do and not to do to accomplish the vision. A person without vision has no guide for his/her life. Such a person lives anyhow. In fact, anything goes.

A person with the vision sees the invisible, thinks the invisible and believes in the invisible which eventually makes him do the impossible. A visionary keeps is eye on God's word which gives direction and guarantees the fulfilment of the vision. The vision is the invisible.
Vision gives us hope of what to expect and enhances our belief system which influences our actions. What is God's vision for your life? Understand that humans can create vision for themselves like people at the tower of Babel, but a God given vision is always bigger than the visionary and affects humanity positively. Which vision are you interpreting for your world now? In which area are you occupying and how is God impacting the world through you? If you believe in that vision you will see rightly what you are meant to be to your world and do what people consider the impossible. Live your vision!

Good morning. Enjoy His loving kindness.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

REPOSITION FOR A CHANGE

MEDITATION

Reposition for a change

Proverbs 4:7 "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding." kjvlite

Point to ponder on: To reposition yourself you must understand where you are and measure it against where you are going.

The focus here is *understanding*. For anyone who has missed out or lost a major opportunity, someone who has suffered a set back in any area in life. To get back on track and pursue your dream, you must reposition yourself. However, that can't be done without you understanding where you are. Get understanding of your present position. What does that entail? It simply means being able to ascertain why you are where you are today. What is responsible for the setbacks. When you can explain the reason behind your present position and what it means to the fulfilment of your destiny then you truly understand where you are. That is not all, what does the picture of the future you desire looks like in your spirit/mind. Understanding helps you analyse what you are pursuing so that when you get a counterfeit, you can say it looks like it but this is not my bus stop, it's not it. Several people settle for less in life because the picture of where they are going is not clear to them. If you must reposition your self and move forward to attain destiny you need understanding in these two aspects-your present state and the picture of your  future. Your present state is your reality and your future is the vision to accomplish. Understanding brings clarity which gives a clear direction of purpose. The understanding of where we are helps us to navigate through where we are going. Get understanding.

Good morning. Enjoy His love.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Eternal Success Strategy: Win Souls

MEDITATION

Eternal Success Strategy: Win Souls

Daniel  12:3 "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever." KJV

Point to ponder on: Earthly gains don't last forever, superstars don't reign forever, but winning souls makes you a star forever.

Everything the world defines as success will be laid bear one day according to Peter.(2 Pet.3:10) The world says you are successful by how much you acquire or accumulate but God says your life is not defined by your possessions. This simply means that, to God whatever you possess couldn't have been possible if He didn't create the raw materials and give you brain and ideas as a co-creator. We are co-creator with God but God values us more than what we create out of the raw materials He gave the universe. It is disappointing that man values what he created than his own soul, and likewise values material things than souls of men.

We should pay more attention to things that last. To be successful is core to our existence and God is interested in your success. What comes with success in worldly terms here on earth  provides comfort for living from one level of degree to another, however, we must focus on the heartbeat of God, which is soul winning. God wants men reconciled to Him. The destiny of sinners is destruction: they are lost  and doomed to destruction. They can be successful in this life  but forever lost to hell without Christ. As a believer in Christ you must realise that your success is to fulfill God's purpose for your life and His will for your life be done here on earth. But when we focus our attention on the secondary and ignore the primary we work against God's plan. His kingdom and His righteousness first and every other thing follows.

Touching lives is the greatest of social works ever but a life can be touched and  brought from poverty to wealth, ignorance to awareness, obscurity to limelight but without the salvation of such soul the end result will be destruction -activity in futility. Therefore, the wisest investment that will never fall out is to invest in lives of people in anyway that makes them better people and more importantly, the salvation of their souls.

Regardless of our possession here on earth, an end will surely come and then the true successful will be those who will reign with Christ for a thousand year in the millennial and not take part in the second death. The truly successful will be those who will dwell with God in the New Jerusalem that will be brought down from heaven. Is this part of your goals? If not, your strategy is not strong enough.

Get every comfort you can get in life, go for earthly success and let God be praised as you add value to your world fulfilling God's purpose for your life and above all win souls. Let God use you to turn many to righteousness, then your success story will outlast your existence on earth and speak greater things for you in eternity and earn you crown that cannot fade for life.

Good morning. Do have a favour filled day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

The Code of Success

Genesis 4:20-22 "Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who live in tents and raise livestock. His brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute. Zillah also had son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron..."NIV

Point to ponder on: Success is not achieving what someone else wants you to achieve - it is discovering your gift and using it.

The descendants of Cain were great achievers, the synonyms of world inventors. Their linage had a record of evil deeds from Cain to Lamech. History does not tell us they were worshippers or followers of God. But one thing they never failed to do was deploying their gift. Jabal pioneered real estate and ranching. Jubal pioneered the art of music, the first musician in history during the dispensation of conscience. Tubal-Cain pioneered engineering the first mentioned manufacturer among human race. They all must have contributed their quota to the city their ancestor Cain built. The history shows that this people's success was traceable to their gift. To be father in a thing simply means to be a pioneer or lead in such field. Every one of them operated in their own field and were distinguished as fathers in their fields. God knows what is fitting for the world's development, hence, he infused in us gifts and talents necessary for the actualization of world's development. The more we discover hidden gifts in us the more inventions we have and the more the level of advancement recorded in the world. When this happens in chain, each process is a mark of success. Beloved, our success is locked within us and all we need to do is to unlock it. The code to unlock our success is the gift trapped within us. Unlock it and let the world be impacted by you.

Good morning. Enjoy His fullness.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

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MEDITATION

God Will Satisfy You

1 Samuel 1:17 " Eli replied, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant the request that you have asked of him."NET

Point to ponder on: For every request there is an answer at the appropriate time.

Every hour you have spent in prayers will bring return on investment, and it will be peace in Jesus name. Clear the doubt in your mind because God will grant your request as long as it is according to His will. But you must realise that time governs things on earth, hence God will make it happen at the appropriate time and it will be beautiful. However, if there be any hindrance like the prince of Persia the Lord will raise His arch angel to clear the way for you in Jesus name. As the LORD silenced Hannah's mocker and satisfied her granting her request, the LORD will satisfy you according to His will and silence your adversaries in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His pleasure.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

Divine Association

Ruth 2:20 "Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be rewarded by the LORD because he has shown loyalty to the living on behalf of the dead!” Then Naomi said to her, “This man is a close relative of ours; he is our guardian.” NET

Point to ponder on: Your association is either your ladder to lifting or a pit to destruction beware what you make of it.

There are associations that attract honour, fame, blessings and immortalises the name of a person for good in life. May you be divinely positioned in life for honour in Jesus name. I must also state that there are associations that are drivers to ruin and destruction in life as well. Let me quickly remind you on both sides: David and Jonathan in the bible days were great friends and because of Jonathan Mephibosheth was honoured and brought back into splendor of royalty by David. Beloved, divine association is key to divine lifting and it can also be manipulated for destruction as well. David did not lobby to know Jonathan but circumstance brought them together. It was divine. On the other side, Amnon and Jonadab were great friends, and Jonadab  advised Amnon wrongly to rape Tamar his half sister. That singular act brought trouble into the royal family of David. Absalom who was a direct brother to Tamar after two years of this dastardly act planned the brutal murder of Amnon. These two associations were divine but one was positive and the other was negative owing to the character of the parties involved. It is true that a person attracts its kind-Amnon attracts Jonadab of a like mind and David attracts Jonathan of a like mind. Therefore, we can make good or bad the association we belong depending on our inner qualities. Ruth didn't think or plan her ways to greatness but she settled in the association God connected her with and one thing led to the other as Naomi gave her an advice and her choice to heed that advice made her a pillar in the earthly linage of our Lord Jesus Christ. Beloved, which association do you belong? In terms of friendship, family relations, business networking, community alliance, school mate, etc The sure way to fall in the right place is to ask the LORD to order our steps in life. Regarding the association in your blood line there is nothing you can do about it than to follow like minded people who will not put you in the black list like Jonadab. Critically examine your associations and ask God to separate you from unfriendly friends and connect you with destiny boosters. As the association of Ruth brought honour to her and immortalises her name in the hall of fame of the earthly linage of our Lord Jesus Christ, God will use your association to lift you in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His Peace.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

Blessings Extended

Psalm 128:5 "The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life."

Point to ponder on: Belonging to God earns me blessings in His Household and in the city I dwell.

Oh my soul magnify the LORD who has deemed it fit to shower blessings on everyone that belongs to His household-the Church of God-the called out of darkness into His marvelous light. Are you one of those so excited to know that belonging to the body of Christ earns you the blessings of the LORD? My spirit is elated that not only for being part of God's house earns me blessings but as a child of God because of me my dwelling place is blessed so that I can see good as long as I live. If you are happy about this I am more excited. I am blessed, so blessed and from this day should you live with the consciousness of God's blessing as you are the temple of God and His Spirit dwells in you and be excited for every good you will see for the rest of your life. Understand that there might be evil around you, killings and terrible human acts. These are human acts meant to happen in the last days as people are being manipulated by the devil. Your focus should be on God's word. In the name of Jesus the blessings that rest on God's dwelling place (Zion) where you worship will rest on you and work for you and you will continually see good in the city of any country you reside. As it was for Jerusalem, so it will be for our city and nation because we are God's offsprings. The LORD will  make it happen where you dwell because your God is nearer than ever, His Spirit dwells in you. You shall experience God's blessings and goodness in a new way this weekend in Jesus name.

Good morning. Enjoy His goodness.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

SUCCESS TONIC

# Tips On How To Save More And Spend Less#

By David, Johnson

There are things you cannot ask Jesus to fix for you because they are already fixed. All it takes is using the resource that God has given you, which is the power of the mind. I will call this concept 'Deploring The Common Sense'.

To start with, it is vital that we  lay a foundation that we must build on.

What is the foundation to be laid? It is the list of critical questions most Christians dont ask about their finance.
You need to ask yourself some questions which you must be sincere to answer yourself first.

1. Do I have a record for my  monthly income and expenditure?

2. Can I boldly say that this is the amount that comes in to me every month, both fixed and unfixed income-gifts in cash.

3. Can I account for how every kobo is spent each day, week and month?

If you cannot answer these questions correctly then you are one of the devourers devouring your finance. You dont have to blame the devil.

So How Do I Save More and Spend Less?

A. You must understand what the society spend on that you too have been indoctrinated into consciously or unconsciously.

So what does the society spend on?

1. Luxury
2. Desirable
3. Necessity
4. Emergency-unexpected Expenses

The above mentioned are the channels that consume our monies. Everyone spend on at least one or two out of the four daily.

---what out for the next series of this teaching....(To be continued)

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RELATIONSHIPS JUST GOT BETTER

#Understanding Communication in Relationships

This article focuses on couple relationships as the specific which is basically about lovers or married people.

Below are my findings I believe will help anyone in relationship or couples understand the communication style of men and women in order to avoid conflict or misunderstanding.

Communication Dichotomy

Men  typically  talk about  work,  sports,  or  problem-solving  topics,  while women  tend  to  focus  more  on  emotions  and  developing connections  with  others  through  talking.

Women and men also  differ  in  how  they  talk  to  a friend.

Men  usually  try  to  “one up”  the  other  on  an  activity.
Women,  on  the  other  hand,  want  to  have  the  same  thing or  feeling  as  their  friend.

According to research, over  90  percent  of  our  communication  is  non-verbal, this
includes  our  body  language,  facial expressions,  the  tone  of  our  voice,  and  rate  of  our  speech.

Effect of Non-verbal Communication
1. Provides  information  about  the  speaker’s  mood.
2. Regulates  the  interaction.
3. Defines  the  relationship.

Therefore, our  body  language,  facial  expression, or  the  tone of  our  conversation  says  more  than  the  actual  words.

More importantly, while  there  are  gender  differences  in  communication, the  differences  have  more  to  do  with  gender  roles  than gender.

For example:
Women  in  powerful  positions  may  not  be  as concerned  with  nonverbal  cues.    Some  men  are  more sensitive  than  others  and  will  pay  more  attention  to nonverbal  cues.

One  problem  with  being  too  focused  on  nonverbal communication  is  jumping  to  conclusions.

For example:
If  a  young  lady  sees  her  elder brother  with  a  frown  on  his  face,  she may  think  that  she  is  in  trouble  before  he  has  a  chance  to speak. Whereas, he  may  have  been  thinking  about  something  else.

Conversation Patterns

There  are  also  gender  differences  in  what  we  say.

Women talk  more  about  their  feelings  and  concerns  while  men stick  to  more  impersonal  topics.

Women  speak  more hesitantly.  Men  are  more  likely to  be  direct.

Women often  end  with  question  to  gain  approval. For  example:  “It's  cold today,  isn’t  it?”   For men it is direct such as  “It’s  cold  today.”

In  general,  women  share  more  with  friends  than do  men.  They also  spend  more  time  in  conversations focusing  on  the  relationship.  Men  share  more  with their  spouses  or  partners  rather  than  with  other  men.(except for conflict, only the circle of drunk as men leave their spouses) Women tend  to  be  more  expressive  in  their  talk.  Men are  more  matter  of  fact  and  want  to  make  a  statement to  get  something  done.

Causes of Breakdown in Communication

Men  want to  take  action  while  women  seek  to  make  sure  the  other person’s  feelings  and  thoughts  have  been  expressed  before taking  action.

When  a  woman  asks  a  question,  she is  often  trying  to  connect  with  her  spouse  or  partner. For  example,  “What  do  you  want  to  do  about  dinner tonight,”  means  more  than,  “What  is  for  dinner.”  She may  be  trying  to  see  if  he  wants  to  eat  out.

Men on the  other  hand  would  be  more  likely  to  say, “Let’s  go  to  a  movie  tonight,”  being  more  direct  in  what they  want.  A  woman  hearing  this  statement  may  feel  that she  hasn’t  been  consulted  about  the  couple’s  plans  for  the evening.

Men  need  to remember and understand that  women  often  want  to  connect  with  the other  person  when  talking  and  women  need  to  recognize and understand that  men  may  be  more  direct. When there exist this basic understanding of the difference between men and women communication style, it is easier to avoid conflict or misunderstanding.


How to Assess Your Own Non-Verbal Communication

Answer the following questions:

When  I  am  talking  to  others  I:

√Look  directly  at  the  person  to  show  interest.
√Avoid  crossing  my  arms  across  my  chest  so  that  I  communicate  a  willingness  to  listen.
√Stand  or  sit  at  the  same  level  with  the  person. √Smile  or  nod  my  head  to  show  interest.
√Try  to  look  relaxed  so  the  other  person  will  relax. √Use  a  friendly  tone  of  voice.

Mark yourself 'Yes or No or  I need to work  on  this' for each statement.

For  every  “no”  answer  you  gave,  work out how  you  might  change  your  nonverbal  communication  to  be  more  positive. Mark those  behaviors  you  would  like  to  work  on  changing.  Revisit  your  list  in  three  months  to  assess  whether  or  not you  have  made  changes.

David, Johnson

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MEDITATION

It's your turn for favour

Ruth 2:10 "At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She exclaimed "Why have I found such favour in your eyes that you notice me a foreigner?"

Point to ponder on: Divine direction ushers one into favour.

When we reach out trusting God for favour in our endeavours certainly we can be sure that God will bless our effort(work) using men to favour us. Ruth was determined to do something to help herself and her mother-in-law and God ordered her steps to the field where favour was awaiting her. The Lord will order your steps to where your efforts will attract favour of men in Jesus name. In addition, attracting favour from men also involves good will, when Boaz got to know that it was Ruth whom he has heard about her good deeds to her mother -in-law, he was moved to even show more favour to her.(v.10-12). God rewarded Ruth richly for her decision to follow Naomi and everyone who heard her kind gesture perceived her as a woman of noble character. Naturally, a noble character attracts favour from men but when God is set to bless an individual he causes all human good to be a spice on top of favour meal that spreads the aroma to attract the love of men. Every good deed you have exhibited will begin to speak favour for you henceforth in Jesus name. To do nothing is to get nothing. As the Lord favoured Ruth because of her decision, I pray that your decisions henceforth will attract to you favour from God and man in Jesus name.

Good morning.  Enjoy a favour filled day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

Hit the Target

Philippians 3:14 "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Kjvlite

Point to ponder on: You cannot hit the target in life if you don't aim your resources, vision, purpose and plan.

It is vital to encourage and remind ourselves that we are here on earth on a mission and when we accomplish what we were designed or wired or called to do, we hit the target. However, we must realise that without a forward movement towards God set goal for our lives we will not hit the target and there will be no prize or reward. And for the prize to be attained we must pay the needed price to attain God set goal for our lives. There are four subjects that must be given critical attention to attain the set goal, which are resources, vision, purpose and planning. To hit the target (God set goal): discover your purpose, from your purpose a vision will be birthed, write out your vision, make plans and deploy the  resources(human, material, talent, spiritual gifts,etc) available to you to accomplish your vision. When we focus our resources through wise planning towards our vision, the  purpose is actualised and we will definitely hit our target in life.

Good morning. Enjoy God's bliss.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

Possess All

Judges 11: 24b "...whatever the LORD our God has given us, we will possess."NIV

Point to ponder on: It is for God to give, it is for us to possess.

Every territory God gave to Israelites did not jump into their hands but they had to respond with corresponding action to possess them. They took responsibility and the LORD delivered them into their hands. Now we do not have to fight like the Israelites did with physical weapons to take what belongs to us. We have the sword of the Spirit-the word of God to battle every strong hold opposing us from possessing what God has given to us. Thank God for the dispensation of grace, in which all things have been freely given to us and those things are discerned by the Spirit of God within us.(1Cor.2:12)Hallelujah!  We are more confident now that as God demonstrated His love and gave Jesus as a sacrifice for our sins, he will also through Christ Jesus freely give us all things.(Rom. 8:32) This scripture gives us assurance that everything the Father has given, we can possess through Jesus. Therefore, all we need do is to take responsibility and engage Christ to reveal through the Holy Spirit things that have been given that we might receive and possess reaching out with faith. It's time to take what belongs to you. Go for it!

Good morning.  Enjoy a fabulous day..

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

The Lord is with us

Psalm 11:4 "The LORD is in his holy Temple; the LORD’s throne is in the heavens. His eyes see, his glance examines humanity."

Point to ponder on: Anywhere God has put His name His presence is ever present.

Glory to God all doubts have been blown away like smoke vanishes in the air. God's word gives assurance of His presence in His Holy Temple. If we be genuine with God we carry His presence within us and His manifest presence in our corporate worship. We are more confident that our pleas and supplications will get God's attention because His eyes are on us. Therefore, our joy should be full as we approach the throne of grace in praise and thanksgiving and make our requests known to Him because He is with us to answer for us to experience joy and pleasure. Worship God and be conscious of His presence.

Good morning.  Enjoy His glory.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

MEDITATION

Elements of Wisdom

Proverbs 8:14 "Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me."ISV

Point to ponder on: A person of wisdom seeks counsel, shows sound judgment, has understanding, and all these make him powerful as he produces quality results with them.

A proof of being at home with wisdom are the elements of wisdom mentioned by the wisest man in the bible days who has no parallel among us today. In the 19th century the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci was a man with elements of wisdom and his works still speak for him today but none among human has taught us how to acquire wisdom like Solomon did. Others who came after Solomon displayed wisdom and invented so many things but didn't give us script to acquire wisdom. Philosophers tried their best and left us great articles and quotations from their discoveries to help us become better. Accomplished men from various field of endeavours showed elements of wisdom. But there is a source to the wisdom of these people that has changed our world, which is God. However, today we have a more sure access to wisdom which is Christ "the power of God and the wisdom of God"(1Cor.1:24) and Christ leaves with us the Holy Spirit through whom we unlock the way of wisdom from generation past to the present. The revealer of secret things and the unveiler of great ideas that rule the world. Therefore, anyone who will ply this way of wisdom must embrace counsel(which depicts advice or purpose). With counsel a sound judgment is attained and with this, understanding is gained, altogether making a person powerful and productive. Remember, seeking counsel whether through books, attending seminars,(or webinars) asking questions, researching, observing, going through counselling exposes us to knowledge which brings sound judgment and understanding. And proper application of this empowers us to get result in life. Seek counsel!

Good morning. Enjoy a pleasant day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

Jesus Got Your Back

Galatians 6:17 "From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus."kjvlite

Point to ponder on: When Christ died on the cross, He took our place and we also died with him, that gives us access to a life of righteousness through Him and a sure defence.

Every believer should understand Christ's substitution (He took our place on the cross He that was without sin{Rom.4:25}) and our co-death on the cross (that we have been crucified with Christ {Gal.2:20}) Hence, the life we live in the body we live by faith in the son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us and know for sure that Jesus still loves us. Hence, Christ's mark rest on us because in Him we live, move and have our being(Acts.17:28). Therefore, anyone who troubles me is waging war against Christ and it is written " Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you".(2Thess.1:6) Beloved, you have nothing to fear about those pushing trouble God knows how to deal with them on your behalf. Let them be warned though for their own good not to mess around with you because the Host of heaven is backing you up as long as you are His disciple. You are untouchable. Rejoice because Jesus' got your back.

Good morning. Enjoy a favourable day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson

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MEDITATION

June 1, 2018

God will keep His promises

Ecclesiastes 11:1  "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."KJV

Point to ponder on: Reward will surely come but not as we expect. 

We must not expect to see an immediate reward for all the good we do; nor must we always confine our efforts to places and persons which seem likely to yield us a recompense for our labors. The Egyptian casts his seed upon the waters of the Nile, where it might seem a sheer waste of corn. But in due time the flood subsides, the rice or other grain sinks into the fertile mud, and rapidly a harvest is produced. Let us today do good to the unthankful and the evil. Let us teach the careless and the obstinate. Unlikely waters may cover hopeful soil. Nowhere shall our labor be in vain in the Lord. 
It is ours to cast our bread upon the waters; it remains with God to fulfill the promise "Thou shalt find it." He will not let His promise fail. His good word which we have spoken shall live, shall be found, shall be found by us, Perhaps not just yet, but some day we shall reap what we have sown. We must exercise our patience, or perhaps the Lord may exercise it. "After many days," says the Scripture, and in many instances those days run into months and years, and yet the Word stands true. God's promise will keep; let us mind that we keep the precept and keep it this day. 

Good morning. Do have a pleasant weekend. 

I celebrate you.

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Prayer Point
Father help me to patiently wait for your promises.