GRATITUDE 

I have spent a lot of time trying to P.U.R.S.U.E goals that people created for me and working very hard to fit into their plans and agenda.

But since I began to read my User Manual (studying the Bible), I discovered that my Manufacturer (God) has designed a different purpose for me – something bigger and greater than I ever imagined. A life of excellence, love and widespread influence. Thanks be to God directing me to the path He has designed for me and helping me in conquering the challenges, fears, doubts, comfort, ignorance, mediocrity, etc. that are floating around and within me. 

 Therefore, it is time to start living my life so that I will be able to “leave a legacy of LOVE, HOPE and FAITH built on Humility and Excellence“. This I know (as revealed in the manual) that wouldn’t come easy neither is it cheap. It’s a costly lifestyle because I would be mostly left with the option of choosing the road less trodden. Needing a lot of perseverance, humility and trust in my Manufacturer. And so I make my user manual a close companion, constantly unlearning most of things that I have learned and been taught in the past to fit into their agenda. I will have to be grateful for everyday I am given to live, every obstacle/battle I am empowered to conquer and every opportunity I am privileged to have. 

This makes me quite unfit for both the status quo and fitness tests set by others. 

Because I ain’t fit enough for their fitness test I created my own fitness center 

So for today, I am grateful to God because I am now a bachelor with honours

Thanks and Jesus bless! 

Christian G Okwudiwa 

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THE LOVE AND THE EXPERIENCE

Throughout my 6-7 years of Primary School & 3years of Junior High, my BEST GRADE was 3rd position (that was just semester out of all while the second best was 9th position). The other positions 8 can’t remember because they were pretty far. Then throughout my Senior High (Secondary), my WORST GRADE was 3rd position. That was maybe once or twice while the rest were either 1st or 2nd positions. 

The DIFFERENCE? 

Simple – Jesus Christ, A Spirit-field house (my brother who doesn’t attend Christ Embassy allowed his house to be used for #CellMeeting or #HouseFellowship), An Excellent and Challenging Role Model ( Prince Gogogwute). Even though I wasn’t born again (in fact I used to despise members of LCCG esp & ignorantly because of #PrayingInTongues or #SpeakingInTongues Now I know better and feel like Bro Paul in 1 Corinthians 14:18) until I think my last year of High School, the #Grace was flowing, the challenge was getting intensed with every award that my brother brought home. Don’t it twisted, I was going to church all these while regularly especially on special occasions such as wedding, Christmas, Easter, etc because of the “incentives” but I didn’t have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This I know for sure is the condition of some of you reading this, you’re attending church & church programs but never had a relationship with Jesus Christ. I plead with you sincerely to do do so now. He will change your life and rewrite your history.

And for those of you that have allowed your house, phones, laptops and properties to be used for negative things/acts, you seriously need to make amends because there is always a trickling down negative effects on you. It may be the reason beyond your misfortunes. And as you know or may have heard “the harvest is always greater than the seed sown”. 

The number and degree of Awards, favors, Love, Honours, Peace, Joy, Scholarships, opportunities and challenges that I have handled since I have a flowing relationship with Jesus Christ is unfathomable, unexplainable and far beyond my wildest imagination. Yet God is just warming up on my side. 

THINKING MARRIAGE? 

. . . . . THINKING MARRIAGE? . . .  . . .

Marriage is the bonding of two undissolveable and irreversible chemicals in which dissolution results in partial/total dysfunction of each chemical.

Therefore, do not seek marriage because of peer pressure (all my colleagues and friends are married), family pressure (oh all your younger sisters or brothers are married). Don’t even marry because of sex (you will be tired of sex). Some people think that when they marry, they will be able to control their sex hormones or quit flirting. In fact, inability to control yourself is an indication that you’re not ready for marriage. What happens when your spouse travels?
Marriage is not a research laboratory where you experiment on chemicals, and closed down when you feel you have achieved your goals.

There is ABSOLUTELY NO OPT-OUT option. Once you’re in, you’re in. One of the highest levels of ignorance that people are victims of when it comes to marriage even the supposedly highly educated ones is that divorce is a opt-out option in marriage. Ask the divorcee to objectively compare or share their life experiences before marriage, during marriage and after the divorce, and you will be terrified by an honest answer.

This is also the reason why you can’t marry everyone you fall in love with. Or because he/she’s wealthy, has awesome figures or packs, physical appearance or access to economic resources.

Marry someone who will help you fulfill your goals (I’m not talking about raising children here although it’s a great blessing). Before you think of marriage, you need to know and understand your purpose in life. Why are you on earth? How can getting married help you to achieve your goals, purpose or even speed up the process?

In conclusion, marriage is sweet, one of the most beautiful gifts from God but before you go into it, you have to have read the terms & conditions, pros & cons carefully with full understanding and be fully prepared for outcome.

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TILL NEXT NOTE: JESUS BLESS!
CHRISTIAN G. OKWUDIWA
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