tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.comments2015-04-25T19:30:07.633+01:00GOD GIRLAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-76683110003488850662015-04-25T19:30:07.621+01:002015-04-25T19:30:07.621+01:00Yeah, and that is an issue. Amen.
Hehe.. Tar! A...Yeah, and that is an issue. Amen.<br /><br /><br /> Hehe.. Tar! Are you kidding me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-39779800820490319752015-04-25T19:27:48.986+01:002015-04-25T19:27:48.986+01:00Yet it is a topic we must face everyday. Thanks fo...Yet it is a topic we must face everyday. Thanks for weighing in on this...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-45029220662612645462015-04-15T18:54:54.003+01:002015-04-15T18:54:54.003+01:00LOL! @ Jesus putting duct tape on your mouth. What...LOL! @ Jesus putting duct tape on your mouth. What a visual haha. Really great post! Makes me want to really meditate on this topic of giving up control some moreAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-73597528391391095952015-03-16T16:23:16.712+01:002015-03-16T16:23:16.712+01:00Ha!... I know right? Which is why God won't st...Ha!... I know right? Which is why God won't stop teaching us. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-46119966937037353342015-03-09T12:45:13.627+01:002015-03-09T12:45:13.627+01:00LOL @ shout Jesus seven times. hahaha yeah, i stru...LOL @ shout Jesus seven times. hahaha yeah, i struggled with this for a while because I started thinking that if i didn't jump around or pray for 1 hour then i wasn't "doing it right". What i am coming to understand is that prayer is a deep, multi-faced issue that can take many forms and i can't do it justice in this comment :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-71442649136460037132015-03-03T15:49:46.281+01:002015-03-03T15:49:46.281+01:00Amen. Hehe...thank you, Toyo. #iBlushAmen. Hehe...thank you, Toyo. #iBlushAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-49743503524635519412015-03-03T15:48:08.157+01:002015-03-03T15:48:08.157+01:00I see what you mean. But again, the scripture is n...I see what you mean. But again, the scripture is not opposed to fervency in prayer but to using "meaningless and vain" repetitions. That is, praying in a "mechanical" fashion while believing the effectiveness of prayer is based on its length or outward appearances. It should be "inward-out", not "outward-in" i.e. our passion may at some point drive us to the place where we "groan" but our loud babbling is NOT what gets us the answers.<br /><br />And no, "loud" is not unscriptural. It becomes so when it is mechanical.<br /><br />Well, eventually it's all about finding that balance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-65651987888716677242015-02-27T17:53:51.416+01:002015-02-27T17:53:51.416+01:00Woah! I'm guilty of this! May God help us all....Woah! I'm guilty of this! May God help us all.<br />Really Awesome Post as always. More grace oyin. <br />Toyosi - Your Biggest FanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-45517342809224663632015-02-27T00:09:58.822+01:002015-02-27T00:09:58.822+01:00*sigh* a very touchy one here
Scripture is clear i...*sigh* a very touchy one here<br />Scripture is clear isnt it we just tend to get stuff mixed up really.<br />I must say i had this view once. And anytime i went off about it i used the same points that you used in your write up. And i must admitt i am not as convinced now about them as i was then.<br />I believe theres a balance to everything thought in scripture. There's always a safe part in the middle of the road where we are meant to ply but we are either at one ditch at the left or a ditch at the right. This is true for every bible teaching and prayer isnt left out. I believe God knows all our needs and even before we ask He Is willing to give but i also believe there is a place of groaning in prayer (praying your socks off!) there's scripture for that. Some things you cant say keeping quiet. Elijah's head was between his thighs, Jesus sweat was as blood, the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Now i looked up the word "fervent" and none of the synonyms that came up have anything to do with quiet, in fact they imply "loud". The syrophenician woman crying after Jesus was not quiet. In fact Jesus heard her a while before He even acknowledged her. Blind bartemus didnt care if he woke up the whole neigbourhood he kept on going. So the "God's not deaf so we shouldn't be loud in prayer" is not quite right. I do believe that we do not have to be loud before God hears us but i also believe that being loud is definately not against scripture. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-14002006749915332602015-02-23T16:45:54.766+01:002015-02-23T16:45:54.766+01:00*Chuckle* Don't I know monologues like that. A...*Chuckle* Don't I know monologues like that. And yeah, I totally agree that God expects us to persist in our prayers (the persistent widow in Luke as a case-study). What I am opposed to, however, is meaningless repetition of words in prayer. God gets the point. For example, we don't have to call "Jesus" a million times to somehow rouse Him from some miniature deadness...for effect. <br /><br />When I came across that scripture in Matthew 6:7-8, I went like, "Woaah! That's me right there." God cares about our prayers. Every single one of them. He answers them. But in the asking, maybe we should be a little less "babbly" and just be more straight with Him. But then again, it is still a case of our relationship with God.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-49171015131647828152015-02-23T16:28:16.538+01:002015-02-23T16:28:16.538+01:00Oh yeah. God gets it. Thanks for visiting!
Lovel...Oh yeah. God gets it. Thanks for visiting!<br /><br /> Lovely blog by the way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-58194273223314659332015-02-11T19:45:17.580+01:002015-02-11T19:45:17.580+01:00I believe that God has a plan for each and every o...I believe that God has a plan for each and every one of us in this world. It is up to us to connect with Him and work with him in order to fulfill HIS will over our lives. I have come to realize that God's plans are far more intricate and perfect than my own. I agree with you that sometimes God doesn't agree with our wishes and he denies them rightfully so. We shouldn't see that as defeat. We should see "unanswered" prayers and "No's" from the Lord as set-ups rather than setbacks. God only wants the BEST for his children. The Bible says to seek ye first the Kingdom of God and these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33). Keep God in mind in whatever plans you make and whatever wishes you have, and success will be the outcome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-20508642523839831172015-02-11T13:27:42.957+01:002015-02-11T13:27:42.957+01:00Ahem. So, sometime ago over diner, one of the guys...Ahem. So, sometime ago over diner, one of the guys hijacked the conversation and kept up his monologue for another 5 minutes with the rest of just looking, peering into his eyes and intermittently rendering sighs that suggest comprehension. We in fact did not comprehend and he had lost us on his 5th "shey you get ba?". He finally stopped and waited for reactions that wouldn't come. Everyone just returned their collective attention to their food, quietly. I could see a blush in his eyes. So, for good measure. "Good thoughts", I said. Before everyone, as though on cue, racked up a storm of laughter. It may not be a parallel (certainly isn't), but thinking of our dining table episode in the light of your riveting write, I imagine God looks at us after all our vain repetitions and turns quietly to some other pressing matter (warped, I think). Or sometimes, for good measure, rolls like me and gives a gentle pat that could manifest in any manner (e.g. a goosebumpy feeling). Or sometimes he may just grant our wishes. Or sometimes he throws back his celestial head and laughs with abandon. Or sometimes he answers us the way we want answered. Who knows? Maybe he doesn't even care. Good thoughts though. Frankly, I am inclined to think God does what he wishes, when and how (even with those blahdiblahdiblah). Think of the Parable of the Importunate Widow (Luke 18). A classic example of when chewing out God's hear could paid off. Tis been a while I prayed (the typical head-down doe-eyes hands-clasped model), and I still wonder if I am living precariously. But I guess it's the relationship like you said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-59369319223205546812015-02-10T22:05:34.628+01:002015-02-10T22:05:34.628+01:00I totally get what you're saying here. There r...I totally get what you're saying here. There really isn't a need to repeat your wishes to God constantly. In addition to having faith, we must also work hard toward receiving our own blessings. The Bible says that faith without works is dead (James 2:17). Creating a genuine trust in God's ability to deliver your blessings starts with building a positive relationship with him. I recently blogged about it! You can read it here at http://wp.me/p4t8ep-8gAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-60936274098848954412014-12-24T12:59:53.113+01:002014-12-24T12:59:53.113+01:00*sniffs* I'm touched... Hehe! Really, thanks a...*sniffs* I'm touched... Hehe! Really, thanks a bunch...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-91527883474384405502014-12-23T14:56:10.220+01:002014-12-23T14:56:10.220+01:00Wow! 'Forget the former things'. Beautiful...Wow! 'Forget the former things'. Beautiful!!!<br />Didn't get the chance to wish such an amazing person & friend happy birthday. I've been tryna compose a very touching birthday message but I'm not so good with words, so I'll make it simple: Happy birthday Oyin! God bless you and keep you. From glory to glory you'll grow. You're an amazing writer! Don't stop. Sorry it's coming so late. God bless you. Le Mentor of life. ToyosiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-18093678518877927942014-11-12T18:27:00.629+01:002014-11-12T18:27:00.629+01:00Wow! Beautiful. 'Being like a child' simpl...Wow! Beautiful. 'Being like a child' simply means coming to a place of humility. It means recognizing that we are frail, weak and We need God.<br />Really amazing post! I love it. More grace Oyin! Bless! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924537010389053338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-55316691767565089702014-10-11T16:23:48.085+01:002014-10-11T16:23:48.085+01:00Indeed! Thanks for visiting!Indeed! Thanks for visiting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-59686121059129023172014-09-29T13:19:16.015+01:002014-09-29T13:19:16.015+01:00This is deep and profound....there is a sharp diff...This is deep and profound....there is a sharp difference between repentance and self pity. True repentance originates from God and comes with a desire for a change....2 Cor. 5 : 17Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662807631657787994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-33696079479160902352014-08-08T16:17:58.501+01:002014-08-08T16:17:58.501+01:00Beautiful. really. God bless you.Beautiful. really. God bless you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03454895238067677631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-44460869635789462492014-07-05T00:53:02.934+01:002014-07-05T00:53:02.934+01:00Oh, AMEN! Thanks a bunch. Back atcha!Oh, AMEN! Thanks a bunch. Back atcha!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-66464521979535608852014-06-26T23:06:21.371+01:002014-06-26T23:06:21.371+01:00Wow, I'm so excited to have stumbled upon this...Wow, I'm so excited to have stumbled upon this article, it refreshed my mind. Remember what the Bible says in 1 Timothy 4:12? "Let no man despise thy youth, but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in manner of living, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity"<br /><br />You are fulfilling this scripture in your life already, this I pray for you; that you will continually function in the fullness of God's wisdom and knowledge in Jesus' Name. AmeniAmFridayDemolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569734989422799352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-2111199618101454312014-06-18T21:53:04.832+01:002014-06-18T21:53:04.832+01:00*chuckles*...don't I know that feeling. I'...*chuckles*...don't I know that feeling. I'm glad you want to start acting now.<br />Thanks for visiting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-57151236637975549592014-06-13T19:56:29.448+01:002014-06-13T19:56:29.448+01:00Very inspiring oyin, I've got a whole pile of ...Very inspiring oyin, I've got a whole pile of things waiting for me to attend to and I've been saying tomorrow like for eternity. I need to act now! You rock girl...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17344488722495641635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2063780844660561066.post-41868814233491177632014-04-07T17:20:26.239+01:002014-04-07T17:20:26.239+01:00Yes indeed, Toyo. Thanks for visiting!Yes indeed, Toyo. Thanks for visiting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033629803820665743noreply@blogger.com