Parallel Gravity

There is a transferable disease which no scientific process or technology has been able to bring about the cure. This disease has gained its stay in humans and it is now seen as normalcy. When an illness reoccurs in one it means one is not healthy. Health is the continuous well-being of the body and soul. How did this disease find its stay in humanity? Well, join me as we ride together.

Looking out of the window, I saw kids dressed in their crisp wears. Their smiles and chattering unveiled the excitement and innocence within. Their coloured clothes did not only brighten the surrounding, it gave a feeling of potential, of hope of brighter days; it was an amiable sight. As they skipped and ran towards the bus which would convey them to school for their end of session party, I heard some children vaunt about their supposed future profession. Didn't we all do that? Were there not times when we would act as doctors or as practitioners of professions that tickled our fancy?

Whatever happened to those dreams? Will those children end up like many whose dreams passed away with time? What did we do wrong? I wondered. So I traced back to the beginning and noticed that the seed was planted during the early hours of the day called teenage.

The teenage and youthful period in the life of an individual is seen as the morning hours when we are introduced to the day's freshness. It can be likened to hot iron which is the only state in which it can be shaped to suit the blacksmith. It is the introduction to life's reality. As they progress to adulthood, teenagers must pass through the corridor of the youthful age which is the period in the life of an individual where all the work is done. This truth about youthful age is accentuated in the bible (Prov 20:29, Eccl 12:1-2).

Unfortunately, lack of knowledge mixed with uncurbed youthful exuberance and the lusts that come as a result have made teenagers give themselves over to folly. This is reflected in their thoughtless decisions and actions on issues which in the long run lead to unfulfilled lives and destiny. People who have threaded that path- parents and elders- have tried to stop them from repeating their mistake with little result.

The truth is this circle continues despite all warnings. This is a disease that can only be contained even if we start to treat it early because of our limitations as humans. Nevertheless, there is a cure, the only way.

Jesus is the only way through which this wrong can be corrected. It is through teenagers' acceptance of Him that an unfulfilled future can be averted. In fact, failure to administer Him to them could lead to more danger than we have ever thought. He gives the power to do good, to overcome youthful lusts and He is wisdom. Jesus is the drug that catalyses the process of healing. I prescribe Jesus Christ to you and also advise that you maintain a consistent prayer life for the youths.

If you accept Jesus and make Him the center of your life and the center of your family you will have life abundantly and enjoy this good life given through Jesus to its fullest. Halleluyah!!!

What are you waiting for? Accept Him today and tell Him to take over your life and over the affairs of your family.

Written by: Nwaribe Onyinye (Onyii Nwaribe)

Edited by: Anulika Udemba & Frederick Damasus

On our outing, we stumbled into this…

INTRODUCTION

As servants of God, money should serve you. People who don’t know God and the way He works fuss over these things, but you know both God and the way He works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out [1], because I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in good health even as thy soul prospereth [2].

Brothers this is Gods agenda for us but many are still failing and inconsistent in life. The reason for this is the choices we’ve made over time. God cannot be held responsible for any pitfall. I just think we’ve not gotten the revelation. As you read over what I have written to you, you’ll be able to see for yourselves into the mystery of Christ provision (my emphasis). The mystery is that people who have never heard of God and those who have heard of Him all their lives, stand on the same ground before of God [3]; Thus, making them eligible to the blessings of Abraham.

God has made these principles universal, whosoever applies them will get the result thereof. Thank God for Christ. Christ tore the veil of failure for us to operate in all round victory. We have no excuse to disappoint the kingdom in where God has planted you. As we review this two pitfalls as addressed by our own brother, my prayer for you is that The God of our lord Jesus Christ, the father of glory may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation of insight into deep and intimate knowledge of Him and His expectation to see you succeed (emphasis by me) by having the eyes of your heart flooded with light…[4]. I must say that this is a light for anyone who is thinking business. Every transaction we do in life is a business. It is a legal practice in the kingdom.

THE TWO PITFALLS OF INTENDING ENTREPRENEURS

THEY DO NOTHING

One day I walked by the field of
An old lazybones, and then passed
The vineyard of a lout; they were overgrown
With weeds, thick with thistles
All the fences broken down. I took a long
Look and pondered what I saw; the fields preached
me a sermon and I listened:
A nap here, a nap there, a day off here,
a day off there, sit back, take it easy. Do you know
What comes next, just this:
You can look forward to a dirt-poor life,
Poverty your permanent house guest! [5].

These people that do nothing are not zero on ideas or things to do, they do what is called ANALYSIS PARALYSIS. Analysis paralysis is having an idea, analyzing and over analyzing that idea with all kinds of information until you get confused and drop the idea gotten. That is paralysis. This is what the bible says concerning this matter: Loafers say it’s dangerous out there! Tigers are prowling the streets! And then pull the covers back over their head [6]. He who observes the wind will not sow. Don’t sit down watching the wind, do your own work, don’t stare at the clouds, get on with life [7].

Now consider, how many ideas has the Lord given you? but along the line, you started analyzing until you started paralyzing those ideas. The rain will fall when the cloud gets heavy. Don’t look at it and say I will not do this because of this. The rain is doing its work are you doing yours? So many are too fear-gripped for God’s liking. We are not saying don’t think and map out plans once the idea comes. We are saying; don’t analyze and pack all the WON’Ts in the world. Do not despise the years of small beginnings, God is delighted in seeing you succeed [8].

One day David accosted a very successful businessman and asked him how he was able to make it this far considering the fact that he did not pass through the four walls of a university. This was his response; learn to decide quickly and act quickly.

Only lazy and fearful people console themselves by saying ‘’be wise as the serpent and be patient.’’ patience is not procrastination. Wisdom is not backing off everything for fear of temporal instability – Onyi.

Many people are waiting for the perfect time. When is the perfect time? Procrastination is the thief of time.

THEY DO ANYTHING

Doing anything is doing nothing. Yes act quickly, but don’t act on anything. Any man that does anything is only in a circle. He has gone nowhere. When you walk in the direction of your dream, life tends to favor you – (Amobi David). Don’t do anything but those things that your heart beat for because in times of challenges only passion can sustain it. Do things in the line of your passion. You can never gain respect as a liability. You must do something in the line of your dreams. Understand the power of focus. If the eye is single and focused, your whole body will be full of light and thus, you cannot stumble. You are never a focus until you have focus – (David Oyedepo). The problem you identify is a pointer to where God is taking you to – (Matthew Obaka).

EXERCISE

To help you walk in the direction of your dream do this exercises as structured by Amobi David. Put your answers on the spaces provided.

1. If you have all the money and all conditions are kept. What is that one thing you will do?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Look at what you wrote. Imagine the possibilities.

2. Write down three things that you will do to make what you’ve written happen. (tip: your first should be inquiries).

1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

For further counseling, you can email David at david.amobi@yahoo.com

ADVICE

Equip yourself
There is a need to walk with those that are like you or those that have gotten to where you are going. who you follow matters.
Planning should not be neglected
You can never gain respect as a liability
It will not be easy but that is a sign you are growing. get up after each fall
Focus
Take Action!

Bible References

Matt 6:30-33 (MSG)
3 John 1:2 (KJV)
Eph 3:4-6 (MSG)
Eph 4:17-18 (AMP)
Prov. 24:30-34 (MSG)
Prov. 26:13 (MSG)
Eccl 11:4 (MSG)
Zech 4:10 (NLT)

This piece was written by Nwaribe Onyinye (Onyii) under the exhortation of Amobi David. During the get together of the Royal Gents (NCCF Brothers Nysc batch A 2015 sect.).

TAKE THE ‘MIC’

Can I chip in something to sleeping Christians who spend all day in church, praying and fasting expecting God to send ravens? Even if He does, you will have to go to the brook - Do something!
According to Andrew Wommack, 100 × 0 = 0. 100% spirituality without a proper application of the principles for success is equal to zero. The church is a place of refilling, reequipping and getting all you need to conquer the world for Christ. The problem is that Christians have been so confined to the four walls of the building for so long that we ignore that we are to go ye into the world for Christ.

Jesus undeterred, went right ahead and gave His charge:
God authorized and commanded me to commission you:
Go and train everyone (in your field), far and near, in this
(Kingdom) way of life, marking them by baptism… then
instruct them (as leaders) in the practice of all I have commanded
YOU. (Emphasis is mine) Matt 28:18-20(MSG)

So tell me, who are those in the business world which fuels and funds the other mountains, training people in the kingdom way of doing business? Who are those in the mountain of art and entertainment were values and virtues are celebrated or distorted, who are those in Government where evil is either restrained or endorsed, who are those in families where either godly or ungodly offsprings are raised, who are those in Education where truths or lies about God and His creation are told, who are those in Media where information is released through the lens of good or evil, who are those in Religion revealing the love of the Father. We are only focused on religion and thus, we’ve lost the other six mountains! Where is the intensity of light tested? In the Dark! Where are the lights on these seven mountains of influence? Are we covering this light under the bushel of ‘’me and my family’’? Do you know the kingdom is not ready to lose one mountain? Jesus teaching; the shepherd after securing the 99 will go searching for the 1 and will not stop until he comes back with the 1. God is expecting a 100% profit of everything He has deposited inside of you.

Do businesses till I come - Luke 19:13.

Can you sing, are you good in writing, administration, counseling, organizing, public speaking, fashion, sports, presenting, cooking, hair styling, IT, construction, artifacts, teaching, modeling (do you take selfies a lot? )… etc.
I can prove to you that you are like that servant with one talent. How?
You are not setting the pace in your field and mountain and as such not meeting up to the expectation of our Father!

For over 30 years God gave three men a vision; Loren Cunningham founder of YWAM, Bill Bright founder of Campus Crusade, and Francis Schaeffer theologian and founder of L’Abri. The vision was a description on how to advance the kingdom of God in this generation.
There is an unseen battle rage for dominion over Gods creation and souls of the people. This battle is fought on these seven fronts known as mountains over the culture to shake and influence its destiny. The church has retrieved its place of influence in these mountains. When we lose our influence, we lose the culture and when we lose the culture we fail to advance the kingdom of God.

Let's join in this fight and conquer this seven mountains for the Kingdom!
Take the ‘MIC’!!!

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