Dearly beloved;
I am writing to let you know that everything will be okay
Though you may be weak and discouraged
Be rest assured that the Lord will strengthen you
Every affliction has an expiry date
As long as the Lord is on the throne
He will show himself strong on your behalf
It may seem like eternity
But never give in to discouragement
For the Joy of the Lord is your strength.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
My Love
Your love is what keeps me going.
My heart beating, my blood flowing.
The precious words I yearn to hear.
Losing you is the only thing I fear.
I have faith god will do us right.
We will not give up with out a fight.
Together we can conquer it all.
Just keep your head up and stand tall.
So many others care so deeply for you.
Don't get discouraged, you know what to do.
Pray to God and keep love inside.
You can't lose your almighty pride.
Because I love you with all of me.
With out you I just can't be.
You're in my heart forever, were never apart.
Our souls were latched from the start.
My heart beating, my blood flowing.
The precious words I yearn to hear.
Losing you is the only thing I fear.
I have faith god will do us right.
We will not give up with out a fight.
Together we can conquer it all.
Just keep your head up and stand tall.
So many others care so deeply for you.
Don't get discouraged, you know what to do.
Pray to God and keep love inside.
You can't lose your almighty pride.
Because I love you with all of me.
With out you I just can't be.
You're in my heart forever, were never apart.
Our souls were latched from the start.
Monday, February 22, 2010
A special world
A special world for you and me
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.
Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.
And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.
- Sheelagh Lennon -
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.
Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.
And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.
- Sheelagh Lennon -
Friday, October 10, 2008
Do you Feel the Pain?
Do you know how it feels?
To be without shelter?
To be without food?
To be raped and abused?
No, never
Never you tell me you know
How it feels deep inside
It is impossible
The lonely night spent under the rain
Without a covering over my fragile body
The crumbs and bits
I had to scavenge to survive
The stigma and shame
I had to endure after being raped
No, Never
Never you tell me you know
How I feel
You don’t know
And you will never know
How it feels to be
Without a Mum or Dad
Without a proper education
Without hope for a better tomorrow
To be without shelter?
To be without food?
To be raped and abused?
No, never
Never you tell me you know
How it feels deep inside
It is impossible
The lonely night spent under the rain
Without a covering over my fragile body
The crumbs and bits
I had to scavenge to survive
The stigma and shame
I had to endure after being raped
No, Never
Never you tell me you know
How I feel
You don’t know
And you will never know
How it feels to be
Without a Mum or Dad
Without a proper education
Without hope for a better tomorrow
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
BROKEN MARRIAGES: -CAUSES, EFFECTS AND SOLUTIONS
More couples are moving from the altar to the courtroom seeking for divorce at an alarming rate.
The joy that radiated when both hearts came together as one is suddenly replaced with anger and bitterness.
The list of broken marriages is not exclusive to the poor or middle class.
Celebrities are not even spared.
Thierry Henry, Mike Tyson, Stephannie Okereke, and Nancy Reagan… the list is endless
Research conducted in 2006, showed that one out of ten high profile marriages in the United States ended up in divorce.
The trend seems to be heading for an up swing, and single partners are becoming jittery about walking down the aisle.
What can be responsible for the high rate of broken marriages?
What are the effects on both partners and their children (if they have any)?
What are the solutions to this cankerworm, eating deep into the very fabric of the oldest institution ordained by God?
Money
“The love of money is the root of all evil”
Majority of individuals enter into marriage because of money, and they jump out when the money disappears.
Money has contributed to more than 40% of broken marriages worldwide.
Money is so essential especially when the couple begins to bring up their children, and it may lead to serious friction if not properly handled.
Sex
Many marriages fall apart due to this single reason.
Wives complain of their husband not been able to perform in bed.
This may be due to erectile dysfunction, which can lead to infertility in the man.
Another reason for the man not performing, may be as a result of the crave for pursuing money at the expense of the marriage.
They fail to perform this basic duty assigned to them by God and end up starving the poor wife of sex.
The resultant effect is broken marriage.
Wives also starve their husband of sex, due to one reason or the other, therefore pushing the man into extra marital relationship outside.
Love lost thereafter exist between couples, and the gap between husband and wife gets wider with each passing day, until the bridge is broken and what is left of the marriage is divorce.
False Lifestyle
The lifestyle before marriage can never be the same when couples get married.
Inability to be down to earth may result to broken marriage, if not properly handled.
Either the man or the woman tends to live a larger than life kind of lifestyle.
They are isolated from the reality of marriage, and insist on continuing with their lager than life type of lifestyle, when the means to sustain it is not there.
Immaturity
One of the most popular actresses in Nigeria Shan George was once interviewed in a life program, and she gave the reason behind the break-up of her first marriage as Immaturity on her part, because she was less than twenty years old when she was given out in marriage to someone almost twice her age.
The marriage could not last, because she was not matured enough to handle the stress that normally comes with marriage.
Individuals need to be matured enough before thinking of getting married.
For females, twenty years and above is ideal, while for male, twenty five and above is also idea.
But maturity transcends physical age alone.
One needs to be psychologically, financially, mentally and spiritually matured to be able to cope with the demands of marriage.
Undue interference
So many marriages have collapsed due to undue influence from friends or parents of either the man or the woman.
Marriage is a sacred institution between man and woman, but unfortunately, some individual are influenced by wrong advice of their friends or parents and they opt out of their marital home as a result of such ill advice.
Some individual rush into marriage because their peers have all gotten married.
They are neither prepared nor are they ready for the demands of marriage, and the resultant effect is divorce.
As much as possible, peer influence must be avoided like plague if your marriage is to last.
EFFECTS
The effects of broken marriage can better be imagined.
The effect is so devastating on both couples especially the woman.
It can lead to mental disorder in women, because of their emotional make-up.
Children from broken homes are not spared, as their educational future is tampered with as a result of the separation of both parents.
Some become drug addict or cult members.
Majority of crimes committed in the society are traced to children from broken home.
SOLUTIONS
· Forgiveness
Someone once defined marriage as the union between two forgivers.
Offence is bound to come, and the ability to forgive one another is crucial to the sustenance of the marriage.
Having an unforgiving spirit may hinder love and peaceful co-existence.
· Patience
Lack of patience often lead to individual’s giving up on their partners.
It was through patience that the snail reached the Ark.
Marriage is not a sprint race, but a marathon.
The earlier we learn to be patient, the better for the marriage.
· Self Control
The ability to control oneself despite of all forms of temptation can help cement an already shaky marriage.
The temptation to turn your back on your marriage vow may be so strong.
The urge to begin an extra-marital affair because your wife or husband is not satisfying you enough may be there.
· Tolerance
Marriage is the union of two individual from two different backgrounds.
Both individual may have some areas of differences, and there is urgent need to tolerate the weakness of your partner, rather than nagging or blaming he or she always.
No individual is 100% perfect.
Knowing this fact, will help you appreciate the weakness of your partner.
Those who are perfectionist, find it so difficult accepting this fact.
When you are too over bearing, it may lead to your partner withdrawing into his or her shell.
· Trust
Trust simply believes in each other.
Where there is trust, doubt does not exist.
Some couples simply find it extremely hard to trust their partners.
They cannot be comfortable seeing their spouse with female friends or their wife with male friends.
Mistrust breeds jealousy, and jealousy can destroy marriage.
You must learn to trust your partner.
The issue of divorce has become a recurring decimal in today’s society.
Marriage could be “enjoyable when God is in it. But it becomes endurable when God is out of it”
May the good lord guide and protect all home under the verge of breaking up.
The joy that radiated when both hearts came together as one is suddenly replaced with anger and bitterness.
The list of broken marriages is not exclusive to the poor or middle class.
Celebrities are not even spared.
Thierry Henry, Mike Tyson, Stephannie Okereke, and Nancy Reagan… the list is endless
Research conducted in 2006, showed that one out of ten high profile marriages in the United States ended up in divorce.
The trend seems to be heading for an up swing, and single partners are becoming jittery about walking down the aisle.
What can be responsible for the high rate of broken marriages?
What are the effects on both partners and their children (if they have any)?
What are the solutions to this cankerworm, eating deep into the very fabric of the oldest institution ordained by God?
Money
“The love of money is the root of all evil”
Majority of individuals enter into marriage because of money, and they jump out when the money disappears.
Money has contributed to more than 40% of broken marriages worldwide.
Money is so essential especially when the couple begins to bring up their children, and it may lead to serious friction if not properly handled.
Sex
Many marriages fall apart due to this single reason.
Wives complain of their husband not been able to perform in bed.
This may be due to erectile dysfunction, which can lead to infertility in the man.
Another reason for the man not performing, may be as a result of the crave for pursuing money at the expense of the marriage.
They fail to perform this basic duty assigned to them by God and end up starving the poor wife of sex.
The resultant effect is broken marriage.
Wives also starve their husband of sex, due to one reason or the other, therefore pushing the man into extra marital relationship outside.
Love lost thereafter exist between couples, and the gap between husband and wife gets wider with each passing day, until the bridge is broken and what is left of the marriage is divorce.
False Lifestyle
The lifestyle before marriage can never be the same when couples get married.
Inability to be down to earth may result to broken marriage, if not properly handled.
Either the man or the woman tends to live a larger than life kind of lifestyle.
They are isolated from the reality of marriage, and insist on continuing with their lager than life type of lifestyle, when the means to sustain it is not there.
Immaturity
One of the most popular actresses in Nigeria Shan George was once interviewed in a life program, and she gave the reason behind the break-up of her first marriage as Immaturity on her part, because she was less than twenty years old when she was given out in marriage to someone almost twice her age.
The marriage could not last, because she was not matured enough to handle the stress that normally comes with marriage.
Individuals need to be matured enough before thinking of getting married.
For females, twenty years and above is ideal, while for male, twenty five and above is also idea.
But maturity transcends physical age alone.
One needs to be psychologically, financially, mentally and spiritually matured to be able to cope with the demands of marriage.
Undue interference
So many marriages have collapsed due to undue influence from friends or parents of either the man or the woman.
Marriage is a sacred institution between man and woman, but unfortunately, some individual are influenced by wrong advice of their friends or parents and they opt out of their marital home as a result of such ill advice.
Some individual rush into marriage because their peers have all gotten married.
They are neither prepared nor are they ready for the demands of marriage, and the resultant effect is divorce.
As much as possible, peer influence must be avoided like plague if your marriage is to last.
EFFECTS
The effects of broken marriage can better be imagined.
The effect is so devastating on both couples especially the woman.
It can lead to mental disorder in women, because of their emotional make-up.
Children from broken homes are not spared, as their educational future is tampered with as a result of the separation of both parents.
Some become drug addict or cult members.
Majority of crimes committed in the society are traced to children from broken home.
SOLUTIONS
· Forgiveness
Someone once defined marriage as the union between two forgivers.
Offence is bound to come, and the ability to forgive one another is crucial to the sustenance of the marriage.
Having an unforgiving spirit may hinder love and peaceful co-existence.
· Patience
Lack of patience often lead to individual’s giving up on their partners.
It was through patience that the snail reached the Ark.
Marriage is not a sprint race, but a marathon.
The earlier we learn to be patient, the better for the marriage.
· Self Control
The ability to control oneself despite of all forms of temptation can help cement an already shaky marriage.
The temptation to turn your back on your marriage vow may be so strong.
The urge to begin an extra-marital affair because your wife or husband is not satisfying you enough may be there.
· Tolerance
Marriage is the union of two individual from two different backgrounds.
Both individual may have some areas of differences, and there is urgent need to tolerate the weakness of your partner, rather than nagging or blaming he or she always.
No individual is 100% perfect.
Knowing this fact, will help you appreciate the weakness of your partner.
Those who are perfectionist, find it so difficult accepting this fact.
When you are too over bearing, it may lead to your partner withdrawing into his or her shell.
· Trust
Trust simply believes in each other.
Where there is trust, doubt does not exist.
Some couples simply find it extremely hard to trust their partners.
They cannot be comfortable seeing their spouse with female friends or their wife with male friends.
Mistrust breeds jealousy, and jealousy can destroy marriage.
You must learn to trust your partner.
The issue of divorce has become a recurring decimal in today’s society.
Marriage could be “enjoyable when God is in it. But it becomes endurable when God is out of it”
May the good lord guide and protect all home under the verge of breaking up.
Monday, October 6, 2008
The Benefits of Sex
Marriage is the oldest institution ordained by God for procreation, companionship and for mutual benefit of both partner.
It is the union of both man and woman, not man and man, or woman-to-woman!
One of the rare privilege of marriage, is sex.
Sex in marriage is so vital, because it has some physical and physiological advantage, for men and women.
It has a lot of benefit.
It is a known fact, that during orgasm, the oxytocin which is linked with a range of physical and psychological benefits is produced, which is very beneficial.
One of such benefits is its impact on sleep.
Oxytocin is also useful in fighting insomnia because it aids the release of endorphins, which alleviate pains from headache, arthritis and migraine.
Couples who have regular sex (once or twice a week) produce an antibody called Immunoglobin A, which helps boost the body immune system.
Like regular exercise, sex also helps body blood circulation.
Helps lower blood pressure and lower the body stress level.
Sex helps improve cholesterol level and aids the burning of more than 200 calories in the body, which is equivalent to 10 minutes of constant jogging on the road.
Sex also boost’s the production of testosterone which leads to stronger bones and muscles.
The muscular contraction couples experience during sex, work on the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck and thorax.
Sex has a huge benefit of reducing stress, no wonder some Football Association allow players to carry their wife or partners with them to the FIFA world cup or to major Football tournament.
Though it has not being proved, sex is believed to have reducing effect in the risk of prostrate cancer in men through the release of sperm during intercourse.
Research also suggests that regular sexual activity may help women avoid breast cancer.
Studies carried out revealed that the mortality risk was 50% lower among men who had frequent orgasms. The study also discovered that frequent sexual intercourse produced lower incidence of stroke
Sex helps to foster stronger bond between both partners, and ultimately leads to a longer lifespan.
It is not however clear, whether women benefits more from sex than men.
What is clear however, like Billy Crystal said is; “Women need to have a reason to have sex. Men just need a place”
Marriage is to be enjoyed and not endured, and one of the ways to enjoy marriage is “making love” while the body is still able and willing before the law of nature comes calling.
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It is the union of both man and woman, not man and man, or woman-to-woman!
One of the rare privilege of marriage, is sex.
Sex in marriage is so vital, because it has some physical and physiological advantage, for men and women.
It has a lot of benefit.
It is a known fact, that during orgasm, the oxytocin which is linked with a range of physical and psychological benefits is produced, which is very beneficial.
One of such benefits is its impact on sleep.
Oxytocin is also useful in fighting insomnia because it aids the release of endorphins, which alleviate pains from headache, arthritis and migraine.
Couples who have regular sex (once or twice a week) produce an antibody called Immunoglobin A, which helps boost the body immune system.
Like regular exercise, sex also helps body blood circulation.
Helps lower blood pressure and lower the body stress level.
Sex helps improve cholesterol level and aids the burning of more than 200 calories in the body, which is equivalent to 10 minutes of constant jogging on the road.
Sex also boost’s the production of testosterone which leads to stronger bones and muscles.
The muscular contraction couples experience during sex, work on the pelvis, thighs, buttocks, arms, neck and thorax.
Sex has a huge benefit of reducing stress, no wonder some Football Association allow players to carry their wife or partners with them to the FIFA world cup or to major Football tournament.
Though it has not being proved, sex is believed to have reducing effect in the risk of prostrate cancer in men through the release of sperm during intercourse.
Research also suggests that regular sexual activity may help women avoid breast cancer.
Studies carried out revealed that the mortality risk was 50% lower among men who had frequent orgasms. The study also discovered that frequent sexual intercourse produced lower incidence of stroke
Sex helps to foster stronger bond between both partners, and ultimately leads to a longer lifespan.
It is not however clear, whether women benefits more from sex than men.
What is clear however, like Billy Crystal said is; “Women need to have a reason to have sex. Men just need a place”
Marriage is to be enjoyed and not endured, and one of the ways to enjoy marriage is “making love” while the body is still able and willing before the law of nature comes calling.
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Healing Power of Love
Tormented and bruised
I could hardly see clearly
Everywhere seemed dark and bleak
The pains and mental torture
Ate deep into my very soul
Leaving in its wake
Sorrow and regrets
The joy of crossing your path
Knew no bound
It was an arrangement
Made in heaven
Then came the shock
It was all over
We are not made for each other
Was her only reason
For calling it quit
It was a bitter pill to swallow
My world was beginning to fall apart
I was slowly and gradually loosing my mind
Hearing strange voices
Restless and confused
I almost gave up
Until I met her
Met whom?
Not after you almost died from heartbreak?
She is different
The one who took away my pains
And helped mend my broken heart
With the most precious balm
A balm, not made with hands
A balm, so powerful and gentle
It was the healing power of love
It from a heart
Flowing with the milk of human kindness
Sent to rescue a dying soul
I could hardly see clearly
Everywhere seemed dark and bleak
The pains and mental torture
Ate deep into my very soul
Leaving in its wake
Sorrow and regrets
The joy of crossing your path
Knew no bound
It was an arrangement
Made in heaven
Then came the shock
It was all over
We are not made for each other
Was her only reason
For calling it quit
It was a bitter pill to swallow
My world was beginning to fall apart
I was slowly and gradually loosing my mind
Hearing strange voices
Restless and confused
I almost gave up
Until I met her
Met whom?
Not after you almost died from heartbreak?
She is different
The one who took away my pains
And helped mend my broken heart
With the most precious balm
A balm, not made with hands
A balm, so powerful and gentle
It was the healing power of love
It from a heart
Flowing with the milk of human kindness
Sent to rescue a dying soul
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