A story
tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the
journey, they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, he wrote in the
sand: Today my best friend slapped me in the face.
They
kept on walking, until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath.
The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his
friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a
stone: Today my best friend saved my life.
The
friend, who had slapped and saved his best friend, asked him, "After I hurt you,
you wrote in the sand, and now, you write on a stone, why?"
The
other friend replied: "When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand,
where the winds of forgiveness can erase it away, but when someone does
something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase
it. Learn to write your hurts in the sand and to carve your blessings in stone.
Daily Scriptures Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. Proverbs 6:3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Psalm 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. 2 Corinthians 2:10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; Daily Sound of Oil
Posts by Pastor Oliver I'M PULLING OUT, TO PUSH BACK FROM; PEOPLE, PLACES, AND PROGRAMS! BUT I'M STAYING IN, TO LAUNCH FORWARD; TO PRAISE WHILE I RAISE THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. TO PROMOTE WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT FOLK, AND PROVOKE WHEN SOCIETY SAYS NO.
I'M ABOUT TO GIVE GOD AN "IN ADVANCE PRAISE", FOR KEEPING ME IN THE HOUR OF BEING TEMPTEDTO GIVE UP, TORMENTED TO GIVE IN, AND TRIED WHEN HE LIED.
SMH! SOMEONE ASKED HOW DO YOU DO IT, STAY MARRIED WHEN THINGS ARE NOT GOOD. MY RESPONSE TO THEM WAS; THROUGH LABOR, LOVE, AND LONGSUFFERING, MIXED IN THE SAME LIFE WITH PRAYER. YOU BE A WIFE AND GOD WILL DO THE REST! TODAY MARKS 33 YEARS OF MARRIAGE AND COUNTING. GOD BLESS YOU.
I THANK GOD FOR THE WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ERECTED, BORDERS THAT HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED, AND BOUNDARIES THAT HAVE BEEN ELONGATED, AROUND MY FAMILY, THAT THE ENEMY CANNOT, INFILTRATE MY TERRITORY!
Enjoy your life at every moment
Once a fisherman was sitting near seashore, under the shadow of a tree smoking his beedi. Suddenly a rich businessman passing by approached him and enquired as to why he was sitting under a tree smoking and not working. To this the poor fisherman replied that he had caught enough fishes for the day.
Hearing this the rich man got angry and said: Why don’t you catch more fishes instead of sitting in shadow wasting your time?
Fisherman asked: Why would I need to catch more fishes?
Businessman: You could catch more fishes, sell them and earn more money, and buy a bigger boat.
Fisherman: After that, then What would I do?
Businessman: You could go fishing in deep waters and catch even more fishes and earn even more money.
Fisherman: And...After that, then What would I do?
Businessman: You could buy many boats and employ many people to work for you and earn even more money.
Fisherman: And...After that, then What would I do?
Businessman: You could become a rich businessman like me.
Fisherman: And...After that, then What would I do?
Businessman: You could then enjoy your life peacefully.
Fisherman: Okay?! What do you think I’m doing right now?
MORAL – You don’t need to wait for tomorrow to be happy and enjoy your life. You don’t even need to be more rich, more powerful to enjoy life. LIFE is at this moment, enjoy it fully.
Daily Scriptures 3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Proverbs 17:8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Psalm 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Proverbs 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death. Hebrews 13:21 Make you perfect in every goodwork to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a goodwork in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Daily Sound of Oil
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams
The Balloon Story
A man in a hot air balloon is lost. He sees a man on the ground and reduces height to speak to him.
"Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?"
"You're in a hot air balloon hovering thirty feet above this field," comes the reply.
"You must work in Information Technology," says the balloonist.
"I do," says the man, "How did you know?"
"Well," says the balloonist,
"Everything you told me is technically correct, but it's no use to anyone."
"You must be in business," says the man.
"I am," says the balloonist, "How did you know?" "Well," says the man, "You don't know where you are, you don't know where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault."
Daily Scripures
“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Hebrews 7:25NIV
Exodus 13:21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: Psalm 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. Psalm 25:5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. Psalm 139:10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Proverbs 6:22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. Isaiah 9:16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. 1 Timothy 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Daily Sound of Oil
that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.
I’ve learned-
that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back.
I’ve learned-
that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
I’ve learned-
that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I’ve learned-
that it’s not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts.
I’ve learned-
that you should never ruin an apology with an excuse.
I’ve learned-
that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you’d better know something.
I’ve learned-
that you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do.
I’ve learned-
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I’ve learned-
that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I’ve learned-
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I’ve learned-
that you can keep going long after you can’t.
I’ve learned-
that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I’ve learned-
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I’ve learned-
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I’ve learned-
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I’ve learned-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I’ve learned-
that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I’ve learned-
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I’ve learned-
that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.
I’ve learned-
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I’ve learned-
that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.
I’ve learned-
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.
I’ve learned-
that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.
I’ve learned-
that your family won’t always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren’t related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren’t biological.
I’ve learned-
that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you are to learn to forgive yourself.
I’ve learned-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
I’ve learned-
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I’ve learned-
that a rich person is not the one who has the most, but is one who needs the least.
I’ve learned-
that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.
I’ve learned-
that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I’ve learned-
that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I’ve learned-
that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I’ve learned-
that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.
I’ve learned-
that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.
I’ve learned-
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I’ve learned-
that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
I’ve learned-
that it’s hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people’s feelings, and standing up for what you believe.
I’ve learned-
that people will forget what you said, and people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
By Omer B. Washington
Daily Scriptures
Philippians 4:8-10
King James Version (KJV)
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Psalm 119:7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. Proverbs 30:3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. John 6:45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?” “You don’t owe me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”
As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.
Year’s later that young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room. Dressed in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to the case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She began to read the following words: “Paid in full with one glass of milk” Signed, Dr. Howard Kelly.
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yetspeaking, I will hear.
2 Samuel 2:6 And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing. Psalm 31:21 Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. Proverbs 31:26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Romans 12:9-14
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
1 Corinthians 13:4
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
2 Corinthians 6:6
By pureness, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 2 Peter 1:7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
I once met a man who
said he was looking for the perfect wife. He told me that he needed to find
someone who was beautiful, kind, loving, and very spiritually oriented. And yes,
he had found such a women. But it did not work out. He said she was so spiritual
that she could not easily relate to the practical things in the material world.
Then he found someone
who was perfect. She was beautiful, kind, loving, intelligent, organized and
practical in material affairs. She was just what he was looking for. But he said
that also did not work out. Why? Because she was so practical that she really
did not need him so much, and ended up being a bit of a nag, always telling him
what he should do. So he still looked for the perfect woman.
Then he found the
perfect wife. She was beautiful, kind, loving, intelligent, organized, practical
in material affairs, as well as spiritually inclined. A perfect balance. No one
could be better. She would make just what he was looking for--the perfect wife.
So I asked him if
they got married. No. Why not? Because she was also looking for the perfect
husband.
Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD. Ecclesiastes 9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. 1 Corinthians 7:2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. 1 Corinthians 7:3 Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. Titus 1:6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Revelation 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
Posts from Mother Oliver
I THANK GOD FOR THE WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN ERECTED, BORDERS THAT HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED, AND BOUNDARIES THAT HAVE BEEN ELONGATED, AROUND MY FAMILY, THAT THE ENEMY CANNOT, INFILTRATE MY TERRITORY!
I'M LOVING GOD PAST WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE...PAIN, PRESSURE, AND PERSECUTION. SO WHEN YOU SEE ME, YOU WILL KNOW THAT ONLY GOD HAS SUSTAINED ME.
I'm too close to my miracle to let anybody stop me. I'm not gone let no Devilish-Deacon, Messy- Missionary, Evil-Evangelist, Tricky- Trustee, Pimping- Prophet, Cold Countenance choir member, move me, detour me, are stop me, CAUSE I'm NEXT IN LINE FOR MY MIRACLE!!!!!!!
Here is your word today: don't you ever forget who you are, because God is so good, that he has given you a sense of identity, and who you are is never determined by where you are. As a matter of fact, who you are can reshape wherever you are, if you remain true to who you are.
2011
Good morning, everybody just blessing God for another day off abd a day that was promised to the righteous. Just to encourage FB family when you are tempted to take shortcuts you could be short cutting your destiny. You must understand that God has designed a plan for us and unless he changes his mind we must ask for strength in our place of assignment. Be one day or two years. Because after this.......! Amen
Just to encourage the family, God will do everything he has promised in just a few days. Right before the release, the enemy will try to reverse what God has spoken into your life. You must understand the process is great but God is Greater and will not allow you to be ashamed before the enemy. Patiently Waiting and Watching, Expecting and Excepting God's next move. Be Blessed.
The success of a race is not only determined by the way you start but how well you finish. God bless FB family.
THE STORY OF THE
WALLET
Once an
old man was traveling by train on a pilgrimage to Brindavan. At night, whilst he
was asleep, his wallet fell from his pocket. A co-passenger found it the next
morning and enquired as to whom the wallet belonged. The old man said it was
his. A picture of Christ Jesus inside the wallet was proof that the wallet really
belonged to him.
The old man then began to relate the story of the
wallet. He soon had a group of eager listeners around him. Lifting up the purse
for all to see, the old man said: This purse has a long history behind it. My
father gave it to me years ago when I was a mere schoolboy. I kept my little
pocket money in it and also a photograph of my parents.
Years passed.
I grew up and began studying at university. Like every youth, I became conscious
of my appearance. I replaced my parents' photograph with that of my own and I
would look at it often. I had become my own admirer.
Then came
marriage. Self-admiration gave way to the consciousness of a family. Out went my
own picture and I replaced it with that of my wife's. During the day I would
open the wallet many times and gaze at the picture. All tiredness vanished and I
would resume my work with enthusiasm.
Then came the birth of my first
child. What a joy I experienced when I became a father! I would eagerly rush
home after work to play with my little baby. Needless to say, my wife's picture
had already made way for the child's.
The old man paused. Wiping his
tearful eyes, he looked around and said in a sad voice: Friends, my parents
passed away long ago. My wife too died five years ago. My son- my only son- is
now married. He is too busy with his career and his family. He has no time for
me. I now stand on the brink of death. I do not know what awaits me in future.
Everything I loved, everything I considered my own, has left me.
A picture of the Lord now occupies the place in my wallet. I know He will never
leave me. I wish now that I had kept HIS picture with me right from the
beginning (and HIS thought in my mind)! He alone is true; all others are just
passing shadows.
Daily Scriptures
Proverbs 20
1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 2The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 4The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. 5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 7The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. 8A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 9Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 10Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. 11Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. 12The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. 13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 14It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 20Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. 21An inheritance may be gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 22Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 23Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. 24Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 25It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. 26A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 28Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 29The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. 30The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will neverleave thee, nor forsake thee. Ruth 2:13 Then she said, Let me find favour in thy sight, my lord; for that thou hast comforted me, and for that thou hast spoken friendly unto thine handmaid, though I be not like unto one of thine handmaidens. Psalm 71:21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. Psalm 94:19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Psalm 119:76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. Isaiah 40:1 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Isaiah 61:2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Daily Sound of Oil
Deuteronomy 28:12
