TGD PRAYS FOR NIGERIA

Election Day 2015...
TGD PRAYS FOR NIGERIA
- May this election be peaceful, free and fair and may the Lord heal our Nation, Nigeria. Amen

- I pray that JESUS THE PRINCE OF PRINCE WILL ARISE AND MANIFEST HIS POWER IN DIS NATION AMEN

- I pray that God's will be done in Nigeria Amen

- Our country, Nigeria, we commit you into the hands of the Lord. You will not sink, you will not scatter. Let there be peace in this country during and after election, in Jesus' Name. Amen

- Lord, we pray that inspite of all the schemes and counter-schemes, only Your will prevails in our country. Dear Lord, frustrate the devices of the crafty so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

- Nigeria my beloved country. ....May you rise against all odds and may the glory of the LORD be constantly seen upon you

Join the train; pray for Nigeria and go out to vote, if you can. Don't participate in electoral violence and watch out for your own safety.

Being A Gracious Guest

Bukola Olupona

TGD Etiquette Session.

Good day ladies, today we shall be considering an interesting topic "Being a gracious guest".
A lot of wonderful relationships that took years of building has been soured by a weekend or a 2-day visit. How do I keep my valued relationship intact and stronger after a visit? Let's look at some of the listed points and please feel free to add any you feel will be helpful.

1) Pre-arrival - Always make your visit known to your host at least a week to your arrival,its also necessary to get a confirmation if it is convenient for your host. This shows some level of respect for your host and her family,this also allows her some time to prepare for your arrival.

2) To take along- It is always good to take along essentials like your toothbrush, change of cloth,nightwear, slippers etc it is very important, that you get a gift for your host no matter how small (it is called thoughtfulness)

3) Around the house- Let your presence be felt around the house (positively) Tidying up after yourself is a must: your bedspread and room,bathroom and toilet,doing the dishes and helping in the kitchen whenever you are around.

4) Ask questions - Don't assume,ask questions when in doubt. Don't poke around the your host's house. Ask if there are curfews around the locality. How,where and when are good words,use them.

5) Visitors- it can be worrisome when a guest suddenly becomes a host; get the permission of your host before you receive visitors,if it is important to see your visitor.

6) Making plans- Let your host know if and when you have a schedule, it helps your host plan ahead. e.g an appointment that may make you arrive later than usual or expected.

7) About to leave- Help tidy up as you prepare to leave. This shows you care. E.g your bedspread.

8) After your departure- It is very important, you call when you get back to say "thank you" this goes a long way to show your appreciation and makes you welcome some other time.

Enjoy the rest of the day. For our Nigeria sisters, hope you are prepared for the elections.

Speaking the Truth in Love

Good morning sisters. How are you doing? I trust that all is well.

This morning, I'll like to share from Ephesians 4:15.

"But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ"
Ephesians 4:15

The focus of this scripture and the passage it is found is actually maturing as a believer. It is key in our walk with the Lord.

The sub-theme I'll like to focus on is "Speaking the truth IN LOVE". As a person, I don't mind any form the TRUTH is dished to me - lovingly, harshly, anyhowly. However, the Bible gives us direction on how to communicate the truth - IN LOVE.

That does not mean that we are always "It is well", "You are blessed" people. Myj understanding is that we first EMPATHISE with whoever we're dealing with and then communicate the truth to them without compounding their issues.

Wikipedia defines Empathy as "theu capacity to understand what another person is experiencing from within the other person's frame of reference, ie, the capacity to place oneself in another's shoes".

I know some people's stories get you livid and you think you need to hit them hard. It is a battle I fight personally. I mean, you feel like shaking them back to the real world; they seem so lost in the world of silliness. As hard as it is for me to say, hitting people with harsh  words RARELY achieve the desired results.

Speaking the truth IN LOVE is hard but I believe it's achievable. It is a sign of maturity. I hope I will still have a tongue left seeing how often I have to bite my tongue these days, lol.

I'll like to say that telling lies/sugarcoating things is not the same as speaking the trutfh in love. If someone is off-track, telling them that God will fight their enemies and see them through is a horrid lie. However, beating them with harsh words ryarely achieves results either. I believe this is one reason why the counsel to pray about the matter before approaching whoever it is you need to tell the truth in love.

"She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness" Proverbs 31:26

Thanks for the birthday wishes. You made my day memorable and pleasurable.

Have a blessed and productive day.

Effective Introductions

Bukola Olupona

Hello ladies, I 'm so sorry this is just coming. ETIQUETTE

Today our focus shall be on Effective Introductions

Introductions are important because we want to make good first impressions. We all want to make friends and be liked:we want to be remembered.
May I ask you, how would you rather be remembered?
Awkward or confident?
Shy or outgoing?
Lonely or friendly?
Nervous or relaxed?

Why else are Introductions so important? because people are important. Introductions are the first glimpse others see of us -and let's face it. When you first meet someone, you want to communicate to them that they are important. When you say, "Glad to meet you, " you want them to know it's true.
Here are some basic guidelines for introductions:
1) Stand-even if you are in a seated position when you are introduced to someone, always make the effort to stand. Standing immediately expresses respect and says to the person "you are important enough to make me get out of my seat" On the other hand, if you simply remain seated when you greet someone, you are saying the opposite, "you don't mean much to me: you 're not worth the energy it takes me to stand up. " This may seem like a small matter, but it's not. This is where relationships begin, sure we want to begin on the right foot.

2) Smile- I'm sure you'll will agree with me, most of our communication is done without words. A smile on your face says to others. "It's my priviledge to meet you", it's also a way to make others comfortable in your presence. A genuine smile is the best way to show someone acceptance, favour and respect.

3) Look the person in the eye- The eye is the window into the soul "Eye contact is crucial for an effective introduction. When you look someone in the eye, you re communicating interest, attention, and confidence. Failure to look people in the eye can also also indicate insecurity or nervousness. If you have trouble maintaining eye contact, be sure to diagnose the cause and work to overcome it.

4) Shake hands firmly- Every culture has a physically expression of greeting. Each is a form of respect and friendship. some people bow, others kiss on each cheek, in our Africa context, for an elder, you knee, for official purpose or same age bracket - hand shake is just fine. Make your handshake friendly but firm.

5) Listen carefully - Specifically listen for the person's name and work to remember it. If you don't hear the name clearly, ask for it to be repeated. Don't ever be embarrassed to ask for clarification, it shows that you have respect for the person and that you want to remember their name.

6) Greet the person using their name- Using someone 's name when you greet them immediately puts them at ease and let's them know you value them. Learning and using a person' so name is another way of saying, "you are a significant person to me"

Remember manners matter and do to others as you would like them to do to you.

Credit - Fred Hartley and Andrea Have Smith. Have great weekend.

Draw on the Authority God has given us in Christ

Oluwafolakemi Ibidokun

No power is greater than the spirit of God who lives within you. If you abide in Christ, Satan can't control or conquer you. Why? Because he would have to overcome Jesus to do that. A feat that he can never accomplish!

 If you and I understand that, we can defeat Satan because Jesus has given us the authourity over all the power of the enemy...Luke 10:19

 

So, let's draw on the authority God has given us in Christ.

ENLARGE YOUR TENTS, STRENGTHEN THY STAKES

Adenike Morounke Adebola
03/03/2015

This is the word of the Lord to us today.

"Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; for thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited" Isaiah 54: 2-3

Imagine that someone has been trusting God for financial assistance recently. The assistance is ready but she can't access it for now because her bank account is dormant and the money has to be sent to HER account for audit purposes. The help is here but it cannot be accessed because she hasn't YET strengthened her stakes.

We need to enlarge the place of our tents and strengthen our stakes. Increase is coming and we need to prepare for it.

For those expecting jobs, ask what you'll need to do immediately you get the job and begin to get ready. For those expecting business expansion, begin to enlarge your tent (Ask the Holy Spirit on what you need to do). Those expecting financial help, make it easy for those sending help. Get ready for increase...

We've been praying, and we will keep praying. Let's start getting ready for answers too.
Have a blessed and productive day.

Welcome to the Month of March

Happy new month sisters. The month of March is indeed a blessed month. Two of our sisters have already sent us wishes and prayers (shared below). Please share your own wishes and prayers in the comments below. We will surely testify, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Deborah Oshindeinde
Happy new month to all my Facebook friends. The God of the new month will perform new wonders in our lives. You are welcome to the month of March.

Oronsaye Patience
Welcome to the month of MARCH!!!! Your month of marching into greatness, victory, success and abundant life in Christ. You will suffer no loss this month, no reproach, no shame, no disgrace, no set back, no distress call in Jesus name.
You will experience peace on all sides, you will have an encounter with the God of grace this month. Miracles,signs and wonders will rest in your home this month and beyond. You will have heaven on earth experience, joy unspeakable will be your portion and you will sing a new song.
If you believe let me hear you shout a glorious Amen! You will march forward into all that is good and holy, in Jesus' Name. Amen.