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Things a christian must achieve before death comes...

     I woke up today to the news of the death of a friend. It's quite saddening that the person in question was a devoted young man who believed so much in Christ when he was alive; yet, he died at a tender age. After i got the news, i began to think about who he was in Christ and why God decided to take him this early; someone who would have done so much exploit. I also thought about my whole life and how i have been taking the things of God. If i die today, what report do i present to God about the work he has placed in my hands? 

I wanna suggest you search through your mind and give a befitting answer to that question. I also want you to read through this list:- Thing a christian should achieve before death comes 

1. Read the Bible in a year

The Bible is great in small chunks, but as one great big narrative of God's relationship with mankind, it's extraordinary and compelling. It's no small task, but when we read the Bible as a whole and in order, we're treated to the big picture; we get a far greater understanding of what all these smaller bits mean in context. Various Bibles and study plans exist to help you in your quest.

2. Invite a friend to church
For some people this is a no-brainer; an activity repeated hundreds of times already. For others of us, this is the sort of suggestion that turns our blood ice-cold. Actually plucking up the courage to ask a friend or neighbour to come to that weird building that you disappear into each Sunday can be really tough, especially if we lack self-confidence. The thing to remember: they might really like it, and they might meet God, and become much happier and more fulfilled in their life as a result. Why wouldn't you want that for them?

3. Fast
This isn't about going on the 5:2 diet (although that can present an opportunity for spiritual reflection), but undertaking a proper, sustained fast from food in order to spend time seeking God. Physical hunger creates spiritual hunger in parallel; a vacuum within us into which God moves. Three days is a good amount of time, but don't attempt that straight away; build up to it by missing a meal, then fasting for a day once or twice.

4. Win someone to Jesus.
To do this, I suggest three steps: pray, asking the Holy Spirit to lead you in this. Second, find a plan. If someone walks up and says, "Tell me how to be saved," you need to have an answer. Remember, no sermons. And no fuzziness. Get it straight and keep it simple.

5. Learn to pray better.
One of the finest things that could happen to many of us would be to develop a divine dissatisfaction with our prayer life. Just make up our mind that there's more to this prayer business than I've found out, and set ourselves to learning how to pray better and more effectively.


6. Find someone from your past and apologize. 
7. Find your spiritual gift and put it to use.
8. Do a random act of kindness.  
9. Visit a mission field and do something there for Jesus. 

This particular post is dedicated to Emmanuel Uko.
May your gentle soul rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ 

Forgiveness: Letting go of grudges and bitterness

What is forgiveness?

Generally, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The act that hurt or offended you might always remain a part of your life, but forgiveness can lessen its grip on you and help you focus on other, more positive parts of your life. Forgiveness can even lead to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for the one who hurt you.
Forgiveness doesn't mean that you deny the other person's responsibility for hurting you, and it doesn't minimize or justify the wrong. You can forgive the person without excusing the act. Forgiveness brings a kind of peace that helps you go on with life.

What are the benefits of forgiving someone?

Letting go of grudges and bitterness can make way for happiness, health and peace. Forgiveness can lead to:

• Healthier relationships
• Greater spiritual and psychological well-being
• Less anxiety, stress and hostility
• Lower blood pressure
• Fewer symptoms of depression
• Stronger immune system
• Improved heart health
• Higher self-esteem

Why is it so easy to hold a grudge?

When you're hurt by someone you love and trust, you might become angry, sad or confused. If you dwell on hurtful events or situations, grudges filled with resentment, vengeance and hostility can take root. If you allow negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, you might find yourself swallowed up by your own bitterness or sense of injustice.

What are the effects of holding a grudge?

If you're unforgiving, you might:

• Bring anger and bitterness into every relationship and new experience
• Become so wrapped up in the wrong that you can't enjoy the present
• Become depressed or anxious
• Feel that your life lacks meaning or purpose, or that you're at odds with your spiritual beliefs
• Lose valuable and enriching connectedness with others
  

How do I reach a state of forgiveness?

Forgiveness is a commitment to a process of change. To begin, you might:

• Consider the value of forgiveness and its importance in your life at a given time
• Reflect on the facts of the situation, how you've reacted, and how this combination has affected your life, health and well-being
• Actively choose to forgive the person who's offended you, when you're ready
• Move away from your role as victim and release the control and power the offending person and situation have had in your life

As you let go of grudges, you'll no longer define your life by how you've been hurt. You might even find compassion and understanding.

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When you pray "In Jesus name","IJN" and "In Jesus christ name"

It has become a norm for Christians or believers all around the world to end their prayers with the name Jesus.

But where we have seen many use the acronym IJN especially when they write,we have heard many end their prayers with "in Jesus name" while very few use the words "in Jesus Christ name...so we ask, which is most effective? are they all the same? Is there anywhere in the Bible that distinctively suggests which one to use?

But before we take a look at these options, lets take a quick background look of how the name Jesus came to be.

The name Jesus is an English form of the original Ancient Aramaic word Yeh-shu-ah which is a contracted form of Yehoshu'a or JOSHUA. better known as Jesus Christ

In essence, the history of the name made us understand that his real name is Jesus Christ and with that "christ" added,it totally singles him out as christ(the anointed one) and not just any Jesus which can be any other person who bears the name.

1.When you use the acronym "IJN" you certainly don't need to be told that you are not only disrespecting that name but making a total mockery of the name because IJN could mean anything that rhymes with that acronym so this must be stopped immediately so when next you want to write,please write in full and stop making mockery of the anointed name.

2.For those who pray in the name of Jesus i can boldly say that while in your mind you could believe that you are praying in the name of Jesus the anointed one who died and rose again,i strongly suggest you do the right thing by calling out the name of the specific Jesus you mean because there are many other people bearing that name Jesus and you just might be calling out to one of them.

When you just use "in the name of Jesus" Its like calling an incomplete name..like calling out John in the midst of thousands of johns and even when you know the one you are calling,you need to be more specific if you want to catch the attention of the John you are reaching out to.

3.IN THE NAME OF Jesus CHRIST(messiah) is the most ideal and realistic way to pray because there is only one Jesus and no other one on earth,under the earth or in heaven who is the messiah and that bears this original Ancient Aramaic word Yeshua (THE ANOINTED ONE OF GOD)

The translated bibles only use the name Jesus because of the years of translation but the real original name of Jesus is Yeshua(The messiah.the anointed one,the christ).

Jesus is translated to different names in many languages but whichever name it is called in your language,always ensure you add christ to the name you use to make it distinctive.

I hope with this eye opener, we believers will hence forth start praying the right way and will always use In the name of Jesus Christ to end our prayers as that name clearly calls out to the messiah,the anointed one who came to die for us,the anointed son of GOD whose name is above every other name...GLORY HONOR,POWER AND MAJESTY BE UNTO Jesus CHRIST FOREVER MORE..AMEN.

Written by : Toks2008

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Young Nigerians Discuss Climate Change.....Akinjise Daniel charges Nigerians to be more conscious of their carbon footprints

As world leaders are debating global solutions to climate change, ordinary Nigerians await concrete measures that would cushion the effects of climate change on their environment. The Heinrich Böll Foundation asked Nigerians to tell their own, local stories about how climate change affects them. From the 38 entries submitted to the competition in November 2015, two winners emerged: Doreen Nlekwa from Port Harcourt and Daniel Akinjise from Lagos.
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