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Move from lamentation to victory
Compliments of the sea
son and welcome to
the month of joy. As
you begin this month, please
be expectant, God is about to
give you something that will
make many people congratulate
you. Many will rejoice
with you and join you to praise
the Lord in Jesus name.
Brethren, it is time for appraisal.
What do I mean? At
the end of the year in many
offices, appraisal forms are
sent out to evaluate the performance
of employees.
In the same vein, you can
evaluate yourself. Ask yourself,
what has been your relationship
with the Lord since
the beginning of the year.
Has there been a change
from what it was in 2018?
How many times were you
able to wait on the Lord?
As you ask yourself these
questions, do not forget to appreciate
God for your going
out and coming in. Thank
him especially for life. When
there is life, there is hope that
you can receive your miracle.
Brethren, in this last month,
it may be necessary to change
the mode of communicating
with the Most High God.
Often times, we are so self-
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ish when we pray. Most of us
do not give enough time to appreciate
God. Rather, we
spend more time asking God
to do so many things that are
personal to us. It may not be
wrong asking one’s father for
one’s needs but the Father also
wants to be appreciated for
what has been done.
We’ll look at someone in the
Holy Bible who prayed in an
unusual way and got an unusual
result. The man we are
considering is Job. Job like
many of us had challenges, the
devil dealt with him in a way
that he was completely shattered
but God did not allow
the devil to take his life.
No wonder it is written Job
14 vs. 1 “ Man that is born of
a woman is of few days and
full of trouble”. Brethren, if
you do not invite trouble into
your life by your actions, other
people especially friends
and relations may plant the
seed of trouble into your life.
The good news is that we
have the power to overcome
all evil seeds in the name of
JESUS.
Job said to us in Job 16 vs.20
“My friends scorn me: but
mine eye poureth out tears
unto God”. Ask yourself to
Glued to the Television
hat is your favorite past
Wtime activity? For quite
a few people sitting in front of
the television watching a favorite
series, documentary,
movie or musical video is the
ideal way to relax and while
away the time. For others this
is the only way to relax when
at home. We have discovered
also that television watching
can be addictive most especially
for young children and
youth today. Are you a television
addict glued to the TV?
I have seen unfortunate incidences
where the young children
below the age of 5years
insist on watching certain TV
programs before having a
bath and getting ready for
school, the same pattern occurs
when they return from
school, when at a certain time
they must watch TV before
doing homework or even before
going to bed at night. As
much as the TV is a platform
to learn so many new things,
discover what is trending,
what is in the news and learning
new knowledge, it is important
that you cut any excesses
to avoid health issues,
mentally, physically, and psychologically.
Advantage of the TV
1. The television can encourage
unity in a family,
neighborhood or community.
Everyone watching a certain
program, competition or
football match will enjoy it
more while watching with
family members.
2. News information is a
favorite for many when
watching TV. Many adults will
tell you that they only watch
news presentations to know
the latest news around. This is
the fastest way to know what
is going on around your
neighborhood, your community,
state, country and the global
world. It is imperative you
stay abreast of what is happening
for safety, security, and
proper local and international
awareness.
3.Knowledge is power the
TV shows multitudes of programs
from Art, Creativity,
whom have you been crying
over that challenge. Is it the
godfather, herbalist, false
prophets, friends or who? If
you have been crying to God
like Job, then your victory is
certain.
Our major focus is found in
Job 42 vs.10 “ And the LORD
turned the captivity of Job,
when he prayed for his friends:
and the LORD gave Job twice
as much as he had before”.
Note- “ And the LORD
turned the captivity of Job,
when he prayed for his
friends”.
Brethren, that challenge
that has been with you for so
long is not a reason for you
not to pray for others. Sometimes,
it is when we remember
to pray for others that God
remembers us.
Let’s see what the Holy Bible
said about the turn around
that Job experienced.
Job 42 vs.12 is our witness “
So the LORD blessed the later
end of Job more than his beginning:
for he had fourteen
thousand sheep, and six thousand
camels, and a thousand
yoke of oxen, and a thousand
she asses”.
Of course you know that
God blessed him with children,
indeed special children.
Job 42 vs. 15 states: “ And in
Monarch admonishes students against drug abuse
The Orovworere (tradi
tional ruler) of Effu
run-Otor Kingdom,
Ughelli South Local Government
Area of Delta State,
HRM Rotarian Johnson King
Duku, Duku 11, has admonished
students of Effurun- Otor
Secondary School, Effurun-
Otor against drug abuse.
The traditional ruler gave
the warning in his speech in a
one day seminar on drug
abuse held by a Non Government
Organization ( NGO),
Hauz of Elnathan Initiative,
Warri at his palace in Effurun-Otor.
The traditional ruler who
traced the causes of most vices
that were committed in the
country to drug abuse, blamed
parents and guardians for juvenile
delinquencies in the
society.
The monarch also strongly
advised principals, teachers,
staff and students of Effurun -
Otor Secondary School to al-
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ways see discipline as their
watch word.
While commending Hauz
of Elnathan Initiative, for the
seminar, he remarked that the
seminar was meant to address
a fundamental problem that
was affecting " our youths and
the society at large"
He further charged the
NGO to hold a seminar or
campaign against cultism.
A spokesman of the NGO,
Enaruke Peter in his speech
noted that drug abuse was a
national problem, " that is why
we decided to take the campaign
against drug abuse to
communities. We appreciate
HRM Duku 11 for this warm
reception and words of encouragement
"
Similarly, a beauty queen,
Miss Rejoice Onyemachi who
is also an ambassador of the
Campaign Against Drug
Abuse in Nigeria in her brief
speech spoke on the dangers
of drug abuse .
An officer of the National
Drug Law Enforcement Agency,
Mrs. Adeosun Olabisi ,who
was a resource person at the
seminar gave a detail lecture
on drug abuse as she displayed
some substances of
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all the land were no women
found so fair as the daughters
of Job: and their father gave
them inheritance among their
Sometimes, it is
when we remember
to pray for others that
God remembers us.
brethren”.
My prayer is that God will
give you a miracle that will
make others envy you even before
this year ends in the name
of Jesus.
As Christians, we are told to
look beyond the challenge
and focus on the solution. The
more your spiritual eyes focuses
on challenges, for so
long would it remain but if
your spiritual eyes are focused
on the solution, it will manifest
sooner than you think.
The key message for us in
today’s article is to change our
prayer focus. Begin to sing
victory songs. When you sing
victory songs, you are thanking
the Lord for what he has
done and also exercising your
faith for what you hope to receive.
For someone trusting God
for the fruit of the womb or
someone who has had series
of miscarriages, be assured of
the word of God according to
Exodus 23 vs. 26: “ There shall
Cooking, Dancing, Wildlife,
Talk shows Music and much
more. It forms the basis of
learning new things, building
IQ, perspectives and communication
skills.
4.If you are looking for the
latest trends in fashion, finance,
business, leadership,
country specific data the TV
will surely give you that and
more.
How do you behave or conduct
yourself when it comes
to the usage of the TV. I have
devised a few etiquette tips for
your perusal, happy reading.
Television Etiquette
Technology
When buying a new TV today
we see that they come in
all sorts of forms, shapes and
sizes this creates the price determining
factor along with
all the features. Technology
has advanced; understanding
the features of a TV before
buying sis very important
so that you do not get stuck
on how it operates or the technical
gadgets attached to the
packaging.
Positioning
When placing a TV on a
stand or on the wall it is important
you take into consideration
the positioning. A TV
on the wall should be placed
at eye level not too high up
that will strain the neck, head
and eye view of the viewer. The
TV should be placed parallel
to the average viewers’ eye
level for convenience. The TV
should also be at a reasonable
distance away from the
sitting view of watchers.
Volume
When watching TV the volume
should be sufficient for
those watching TV at that
time. The moment others can
hear the TV from outside or
another room then this creates
a nuisance to them. Ensure
the volume is placed at a
comfortable level for the listening
ear. With television
there is more watching the act
of listening compliments what
is being watched. Control the
hard drugs and photographs
of victims of drug abuse.
The Secretary General of
Effurun-Otor Traditional
Council of Chiefs, High Chief
Ijabor in his speech expressed
appreciation to the NGO for
choosing Effurun- Otor as the
venue of the all important
seminar.
The Orovworere (traditional ruler) of Effurun-Otor, Ughelli
South Local Government Area, HRM Rotarian Johnson King
Duku (middle),with members of Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement
Agency and Ambassadors of the Campaign
Against Drug Abuse shortly after a seminar on Drug Abuse
held by Hauz Elnathan Initiative, Warri, at his palace in
Effurun Otor .
nothing cast their young, nor
be barren in thy land: the
number of thy days I will fulfill”.
Since God has said you will
not be barren, begin to sing
songs of joy. Babies are commonly
called “ bundles of joy”.
Sister and brother, very soon,
you will carry your bundles of
joy in your hands in the name
of Jesus.
Sing aloud, if no one hears
you, if no one pays attention
to you, it doesn’t matter. What
is certain is that heaven hears
your voice and your reward
will surely be blessings.
When you sing, you are keeping
the devil and his demons
away.
Philippians 1 vs.6 reminds
us: “ Being confident of this
very thing, that he which hath
begun a good work in you will
perform it until the day of Jesus
Christ”.
Life is the first evidence that
God has begun a good work
in you.
Therefore, chase the devil
away with your victory songs
and God will give you a pleasant
surprise.
Are you feeling frustrated
that you haven’t been promoted
all these years because you
don’t have a godfather, don’t
worry, be strong.
You have a Father that can
promote you beyond anyone’s
imagination. By the grace of
God, this year will end to your
benefit.
For a man or a lady who is
in a relationship but is uncertain
about the relationship, the
LORD that knows the beginning
and the end will reveal
something to you. Only ask
joyfully.
Brethren, it is good to cry
our hearts out to the LORD
but even as we do that, joy of
what we expect must be in our
hearts.
If Hannah wasn’t expectant,
she wouldn’t have made a vow.
Ist Samuel 1 vs. 10& 11 “
And she was in bitterness of
soul, and prayed unto the
LORD, and wept sore. And she
vowed a vow, and said, O
LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed
look on the affliction of
thine hand-maid, and remember
me, and not forget
thine handmaid, but wilt give
unto thine handmaid a man
child, then I will give him unto
the LORD all the days of his
life, and there shall no razor
come upon his head”.
Fear not, God has not
stopped miracles. It will soon
be your turn in Jesus name.
Brethren, a great turn
around is imminent for you
and I.
Connect with the 2019 Holy
Ghost Congress of The Redeemed
Christian Church of
God ( RCCG) with the theme
“ The Great Turnaround”.
Venue is the Redemption
Camp, Km. 46, Lagos-
Ibadan Expressway. It’s a
weeklong programme running
from Dec. 9 to December
14, 2019.
Ministering is the General
Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye
and other ministers of God.
You don’t have to be a member
of RCCG to receive a miracle.
Once you are in Christ
and Christ is in you, you are
qualified for a miracle.
Invite others too so that souls
can be saved.
Shalom!
volume of your TV with the
remote control or from direct
source.
Duration
It becomes a health hazard
when you watch the Television
from morning to evening over
12 hours at a stretch. If your
watching is intermittent and
at intervals you alternate the
time to watch and listen this
is fine. It is not expected that
you sit glued to the TV but
catch up with information as
required. Constant TV watching
at a long stretch can be
detrimental to the eyes and
sight.
Posture
How do you sit while watching
TV? Do you tend to lie
down for comfort or draw a
high chair very close to the TV
for a better view. To manage
your posture it is important
that while sitting you are mindful
of the way you position
yourself. Sitting in a comfortable
chair while watching a
movie or your favorite series
can help a lot. Be careful while
watching TV lying down; it
can be strenuous without you
knowing. Your posture may be
affected when you lift your
head back and forth. Be careful
of your spinal cord, your
legs and your back while
watching TV.
TV Dining
Eating in front of the TV is
called binging, it may not entail
a proper meal but the constant
non -stop eating. It is
smarter to eat first then watch
TV, to avoid choking, mishaps
or more. Snacking in front of
the TV is a favorite, which is
acceptable but all in moderation.
Do not encourage yourself
to have a full meal, eat
while eat and play while you
play.
As much as I will say enjoy
your TV, learn lots from it I
will also say:
i. Recognize what your kids
are watching
ii. Control the viewing power
from your kids
iii. Limit your duration in
front of the TV
iv. Your health and welfare
is influenced by the TV watch
how you sit
v.Your eyes are your treasure
protect them from too
much light keep a distance
from the Tv while watching
Goodluck
APC: Oshiomhole has stabilized,
strengthened party – Emokpaire
A
aki and Hon
Yakubu Dogara
emerged
Senate Presi-
N All Progressive Con
gress (APC) chieftain,
Chief Ibrahim Emokpaire
has declared support for the
leadership style of the national
chairman of the party,
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Emokpaire stated this in a
chat with newsmen in his Abuja
office yesterday. According
to the former scribe of the APC
in the United Kingdom said
since Oshiomhole’s election
as the national chairman of
the party, he has brought discipline,
stability and global
respect for the party.
“Oshiomhole is in the process
of institutionalizing party
supremacy within the ruling
All Progressive Congress,
having gone through turbulent
times and purged the party
of indiscipline that characterised
the previous era when the
likes of Senator Bukola Sar-
dent and
Speaker of
House of
Emokpaire Reps respectively
against the party's wish”.
Emokpaire, who is also the
founder of Progressive Solidarity
Forum (PSF), blamed
the loss of Rivers and Zamfara
states on the selfishness,
greed and indiscipline of certain
individuals in the party.
Emokpaire said Oshiomhole
has now brought back
some discipline to the party
and has put in place ground
rules of no-go areas for the
party. Since he took over the
affairs of the party, he has not
lost any isolated election, referring
to Ekiti, Osun and just
recently Kogi and Balyelsa
states.