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Endless lessons

Playing is a virtue and a gift from God, one that we neglect. As a result we find ourselves paying money to get the benefits we could be getting from playing. Playing is a means to an end and in no way devalues you nor is it a waste of time. Playing triggers resolutions for troubles in our emotions, physical and mental health, social needs and relations. Having fun and relaxing are no match for the God given gift of playing, one which we must welcome into our lives. Col3:17, Zacharia 8:5, Exodus 32:6, Ecclesiastes 5:18, 8:15🌸

A catch up episode sharing on random thoughts on a couple of things that add to growth. Be mindful that feeling like you've arrived stunts your growth and opens avenues for others to take what could be yours. Be self aware, it is your superpower to get through this life and stay unwavering. Remember your character evolves with life experiences so you must be uptodate with who you are as you transition. Build your life with your thoughts, afterall 'as a man thinketh so is he', envision it to materialize it.... not thinking at all is as impactful as positive and negative thoughts🙂

We think it is 'granted' that we receive blessings, we take for granted what the giver , our Father feels when we come back to say thank you and are intentional in continually pleasing him. It takes understanding of the mercy laced around every gift we receive. It takes understanding of the love and effort put into a blessing. Unmerited and underserved but provided nonetheless. We testify when we are grateful, we please him, we worship him and we defy the enemy. Say thank you and it is for the gift, be grateful and it is for the Giver🌸

What we endure is for the perfection of our perseverance..we ought to be quick to take a pen and paper or make a mental note of what each challenge or life encounter exposes in you. That is just the order of life. Don't fight it, be open and eager to grow from one encounter to another. We may go about our lives and not know we have weaknesses, or know we have certain traits but possess them as just 'who we are'. We will pick in how we respond what weaknesses we have or general character traits we have. We know good from bad and we must categorically tackle what has been exposed to us.

You will know what tempts you, what drains your money, what ends your relationships, what you waste time on. And unfortunately you are back on the same hurdle soon as you fail it by responding to it the same way. What you keep declaring as 'who you are' is an indicator of your repeated failure to change your perception, let the encounter change your heart and attitude and conquer.

Love yourself enough to want growth, be attentive enough to win and grow.

Blooming is a process, one that gives us no options, it isn't pretty, it's full of wins and losses. Never mistaken it for an occassion of rounds of applause. In blooming you are seen through your mess, your low lows and loneliness. It demands you to show it, to share it, to deal with it GraceFully. You journey to blooming, you don't bloom at the destination.

If you do not fully let go of certain pleasures, a way of thinking, relationships and societal identities you will find yourself feeding temptation, doubt and utlimately being uncommitted and somewhat hypocritical in some instances. Don't be afraid to set those open ways ablaze, do not fear disappointing people, denying yourself inclusion or destroying what you took time building. Bury it, flee from it, burn it. Don't look back life Lot and his wife or the children of Israel. God is about covenant and total commitment.

The order for the day is to not let anything or anyone get away with planting seeds and actions that steal, kill or destroy us and all that concerns us. How's about today you stop it at the last word said against you, the last negative thought you entertained, the last plotting. How's about you don't postpone countering all guns charged against you. How's about you shut or open doors through the power bestowed upon you. How's about you better your life, enjoy your peace and spread love today.

A word of declaration for you

Ode'lites is hosting brunch; insight, purpose, impartation, connection and a safe space is the order of the day. Attendance is physical but virtual sessions are upcoming incase distance is a barrier. Look out for snipets of the sessions and partake.🌸 Covid 19 Protocols will be observed.