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Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gifts. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

A Woman’s secret -Toyin Adon Abel

A woman’s secret is always so dear to her…. Like one of the former Uk Prime Ministers said some time ago.

“If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman” Margaret Thatcher.

What exactly are THESE secrets that women guard so close to their chest?

Just last week, I was on the phone with a friend of mine, and she was telling me about some fantastic secrets that she would ordinarily not share with anyone, I was almost out of breath as I tried to keep up with the pace of the summary of events that took almost an hour to say. Now what exactly was this words said? It was the story of “A woman’s secret" as written by the amiable Toyin Adon Abel.

As I sat down at the corner, fixing my eyes on a particular spot on the window reminiscing on what my friend was saying the night before… I was so deeply lost in thoughts, then suddenly, like a thunder bolt, I was awakened by this beauty, I turned and suddenly I could see someone walking in, though I took that corner so that I won’t be disturbed by the flow of traffic, I couldn’t but notice when she came in, arm in arm with this package, I was quite intrigued, and refused to take off my eyes.

Like a princess possessed by her beauty, she sat down on the seat opposite me, suddenly she opened a package, like a priceless scroll, she brought out this book, and started to read. To my amazement, it was “A Woman’s secret by Toyin Adon Abel”. My heart stopped beating for a little while, I stood there in utter amazement, thinking… this is the book I have been dying to read and here in front of me, is someone so much engrossed in the book that they even made a special package for it in the name of carrying case.

I couldn’t but see the mixture of smiles and tears that rolled through her cheeks as she was engrossed in the book.

Some hours later, when I looked up, she was sparkling with the dazzling of her teeth beaming with smiles and happiness of great accomplishment… I could see from my seat that she had almost reached the end of this great book. I picked up d courage to stand and walk up to her, since I could see the imaginary “Do not disturb sign” taken off by the smiles.

In a low tone, I introduced myself, and to my utter amazement, her response was “I am a Woman’s secret”!!! I couldn’t help but to laugh out my heart and we enjoyed a laugh together… then I dropped the message “May I borrow this book, because I have heard about it, and have seen someone read it with great pleasure”.

Then like a miracle in the wilderness, she opened her bag and out came another gift box, this time wrapped in a golden coloured covering. With a warm smile she said “Happy Birthday”!!!!!.

I was taken a back, I couldn’t fathom the whole thing, but she explained that she knows I always come here to relax and she has been a fan of my blogs, she did a little research and knew my birthday, and decided to take a chance…. What else could I say, but silently I thanked God for a wish come true.

Now I will tell you the rest when I am done with this book… I have heard a lot about it, and I am going home now to lock myself in and read it with all my heart.

If you want a copy, just follow here and grab one. If you want to make someone’s day, you can order the book and depending on where you are, you can get free delivery. So set a heart on happiness spree and make someone’s day today by giving them a copy of “A woman’s secret” by Toyin Adon Abel.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Thanksgiving a Miracle booster

The Thanksgiving that produces Miracles

We give thanks to God for the marvelous things He has done in our lives. For being alive daily; and for the benefits of being present on a daily basis; for seeing our families; for the ability to wake up daily, go to work, and be back safely; for our safety on a daily basis; for many countless things He has done for us.
It gives God great joy to receive our thanksgiving, but only when it is properly given.

The Psalmist in Psalms 103:1 -5 constantly gave thanks to God. It is therefore very important that we ask ourselves the question:
Why should we give God thanks?
We should continually give God thanks because He is the one that:
  1. Forgives all Iniquities.
  2. Heals all diseases and sicknesses.
  3. Redeems our lives from destruction.
  4. Crowns us with His loving kindness and His tender mercies.
  5. Satisfies our mouth with good things.
  6. Renews our youth like the eagle's.
Also,
  1. It is God's expectation that we should give Him thanks. (Psalm 50:12-15)
  2. Because it is inherent in the nature of man to give God Thanks. (Luke 12:16-20)
  3. Because thanksgiving, brings more of God's favour to us. (Luke 17:11-19)
How Should we Give Thanks?
According to the Psalmist (Psalm 96:1-4), we should give thanks to God by:
  1. Singing and prising God with great songs and hymens.
  2. Making a joyful noise to God.
  3. Testifying of His goodness and mercies.
  4. Verbally expressing our thanksgiving to God.
  5. Giving gifts to God.
  6. Giving God quality Offerings.
How can our thanksgiving produce a Miracle?
Most of the times we give thanks to God for what He has done in our lives, but God expects us to go beyond that (The extra mile) to give Him thanks for the things to come in future.

According to the book of 2 Cor. 8:5, God expects you to give/offer your lives to Him first, before you can be able to give Him an acceptable thanks. It is only when we have sincerely offered ourselves to God through Jesus Christ, that we can then give Thanksgiving that would be acceptable to God, and hence unlock the manifestations of the miracles of God in our Lives.

God is looking to you today for a Quality offering of thanksgiving; for a communion with Him. Its up to you to experience the great power of God's miracles, and this can only be made manifest when you accept Christ as your Lord and personal Saviour.

As we have reached the second half of the year, let us make it a point in our lives to give God quality thanksgiving that would produce a miracle in our lives.

Friday, January 8, 2010

The Menace of Anger

ANGER
Where does it come from? And how can we handle it in a healthy, Godly way?
There is much confusion on the issue - especially for Christians. James 1: 17-20
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created (NIV).

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Never you allow your emotions to control you.

May the grace of God continue to abide in us in every moment of our lives.
Contributed by: Nick Onyebuchi Onyenobi