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Toye D Toye & Eloho

Toye D Toye & Eloho

Priscilla, CANADA — I am so blessed to be featuring two awesome Nigerians living in the UK {TOYE OLAYINKA and ELOHO EFEMUAI} which makes it my first ‘UK Exclusive Interview-Yah!! {To all my UK friends and supporters- Here you go!}

I am sure you will enjoy this special two- in-one Exclusive Interview and I decided to introduce the ‘fist-time-interactive chat’ {Stop thinking about that and just read! Laughs!} {Sorry Toye}… Ladies First!! {grinning}
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:ELOHO EFEMUAI

I was first attracted by her natural beauty and her profile on Praiseworld Radio website; I read and listened to her song-‘ARISE’ and ever since, my mind had been on her, but just did not know how to approach her.

I just love confident people that know how to take the reins. Deeply humbled with the fact that she asked me to do an exclusive on her -In my mind- I went like- ‘are you kidding me?’ I would be a fool to turn down that polite request, excited because she simplified my job. (ssshh! don’t tell her that LOL!} …

A great, anointed, confident, charming and sweet woman, though we haven’t met, told her the day I finally find the time to visit the UK, she will be my first point of contact and she said YES!! Yah!!

A worship pastor and program coordinator of Heartsong; a charity whose mission is to stir up the kind of worship that touches God and transforms lives; by hosting praise and worship events in the city of Aberdeen with renowned and upcoming worship leaders.

A mum of three beautiful children; twins inclusive and a sister to the popular AMATAS in the Nigerian Movie Industry. And I need to say this Eloho, I went through your website and I laughed reading through your Bio.

Too funny! You should visit her website and see for yourself. .I recommend you read with an occasional chilled glass of Juice and Peanuts!

Eloho on the mic

Eloho on the mic

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Praiseworld – Please tell us about your salvation experience?

ELOHO -I was born into a Christian home, went to church with my parents, was baptized into Anglican church, my mum told me that when I was nine years old, an evangelist came to our city made an altar call and I asked her if I could go, she said ‘yes’.

So I did actually give my life to Jesus when I was 9 but of course I didn’t live the life as you’d hear When it was time to go to secondary school I went to an all-girls catholic school and I converted to Catholic. Became baptized, first Holy Communion and was even Confirmed. I guess I was searching for something.

I was like every other teenage girl though Lol! After secondary school went to live with my big sister in Lagos and she used to attend TREM. Went with her to one of the services and it was there I realized I wasn’t saved.

The fact that I was a catholic member, baptized etc., didn’t make me saved. I didn’t know Jesus personal, didn’t have the Holy Spirit. So that day sometime in 1991, I surrendered completely to Jesus.

On getting to the university and I thought wow! Freedom from home and my big sister {laughs} I started the partying and general university life. Didn’t drink or smoke though. Just enjoyed partying and making lots of noise! Had a group of friends and we were known on campus for our late nights.

However in all of these, I always used to feel really bad especially when I got the looks from the ‘SU’ {scripture union} people in school. I would cry at nights and beg God for forgiveness, each time I went back home on holidays, I would cry in church.

Finally one of those days in school, I broke down in front of one of the ‘SU’ pastors, he prayed for me, I got baptized in the Holy Spirit and lived the remaining years in university as a Born again, spirit filled, tongue talking, demon chasing believer laughs!

elo Praiseworld – Hummn! Quite a story and a testimony! Like I’m watching a Movie. LOL! Thank God for your life. More grace ma’am.

We understand that you have been singing since you were a child. You were in a singing group throughout every phase it seems. What prevented you from kick starting your music career officially until last year February?

ELOHO – I believe in timing. It wasn’t just the right time; I believe God wanted to take me through a process. I did actually attempt doing stuff in 2001/2002. {Laughs}Worked with an NGO then and my boss had purchased a studio from a couple who were selling off theirs.

I produced about 2 or 3 demos. Sang one in my church in Port Harcourt and that was it. I did not push it any further. I just wanted to remain a worship leader in church.

Praiseworld – Oh wow! I’m a strong believer of timing too. Your song-Arise is one of those special songs that grow on you, in other words, the more you listen, the more you love and identify with the song. Tell me, what inspired your song- Arise- 

ELOHO – Hummn! Indeed, it is one of those rare songs. I produced Arise in Feb 2013 but released in June. It keeps growing. Each time I minister, there’s always a new revelation. Arise was born out of all I had been through and it is also prophecy fulfilled.

I was a worship pastor for over 5 years and not one, not two but several words of prophecies were declared over me concerning producing an album.

However in mid-2012, things turned sour and I suffered rejection which affected me in so many ways. I lost my self-confidence and saw myself less than God sees me. Stopped believing in myself and rather believed the lies of the devil.

It was a really rough period, but in all of that I felt God’s love and approval over me. I was seeking man’s approval rather than God’s. I was seeking to please man rather than God but when my focus shifted from man to God, He reminded me of His words and I knew I had to do this because of where He had brought me from and wanting to respond to Him in worship.

I wanted to inspire others to worship Him and not give up on their dreams because of discouragements and challenges.

Praiseworld – Oh wow! I’m finding it hard to believe you lost your self-confidence at a point, it’s not sinking in. LOL! I think I prefer it not sinking in…

Still talking about your ministry, You have been blessed to mentor other worshippers and singers judging from people’s testimonies… What do you consider your primary assignment in the lives of these people you mentor?

ELOHO – Hmmmm! my primary assignment I would say is to inspire, support, and encourage them to do what God has designed them to do. 

Praiseworld – What’s your most memorable experience as a worship leader?

ELOHO – It was a few years ago when I was still the worship pastor in my local assembly, I was leading the worship session when this lady in attendance rushed to the stage screaming, held me and was just crying, weeping and worshipping and the whole atmosphere changed.

Later on, she told me that the power of God in me and in her matched and was pulling down the presence of God. And God laid a verse of scripture in her heart 1 Sam 3:11. She said that encounter completely transformed her life. I will never forget that experience.

Praiseworld – That must have been a deep experience. I heard  you are a wedding planner too! Which comes first for you? Wedding planning or music? Why and how do you combine both?

ELOHO – Hahahahha! Hmmmm! I am a natural planner, which woman isn’t? {Laughing} I just love and enjoy planning, organizing and coordinating. Wedding planning is just a hobby. Besides, where did you get that info? {Laughs}Didn’t realize it was public! Well I am able to combine my planning skills with my music ministry as it does involve a lot of planning and organization.

PW- {laughing hard) I will gladly borrow your words- “Never underestimate the power of the Media” At least my source was right that you do plan weddings, Well, I’m married already, if not, you would have planned mine. LOL! Women are indeed blessed. Who says we are not super-women?

Talking about your family, has your husband always been supportive of your music? And are there times when your music has somewhat interfered with your family obligations? 

ELOHO-Oh yes! He has been, if not for his support, ‘Arise’ and Heartsong /Engage Projects would have only been dreams. He actually gave me the push when I gave up on everything. And oh yes it has interfered o!! Lol! But wisdom is profitable to direct. He is my covering, my head and my first ministry is to him o!! Lol! So at such times, I humble myself even if I feel terrible.

PraiseworldOkay let me use this opportunity to say God bless all husbands and potential husbands out there supporting their wives and potential wives in their ministry- {Shoutout to my Honey boo! I know you’re going to read this – you always do! {Kisses and hugs} sorry Eloho for digressing, your response got to me.

Eloho & Priscilla (laughing) Toye:  (shaking his head)

Praiseworld – Okay moving on, considering that your brothers- Fred & Zack Amata successes in the movie industry, did you ever consider going that path too? Why or why not?

ELOHO – Yeah I did and would really have loved to. I even starred in two movies one by ‘Ruke’ and the other by ‘Jeta.’ But I guess that wasn’t God’s plan for me. I used to be very shy and hated pretending. So it was hard getting into character. 

Praiseworld – Oh Wow! Have you ever thought of featuring in a music movie?{If YES, kindly feature me too . . . LOL}

ELOHO – Yes! I’d love to as well as feature alongside Darlene Zschech and you of course LOL*

Praiseworld – Yah!!! She’s gonna feature me! Watch out people. {Laughs} Oh goodness gracious! I’ve never laughed so much in an interview session like this. Madam ELOHHOOOOO! Honestly can’t wait to see you!

ELOHO-{Laughs, can’t wait to see you too}

Praiseworld – {serious interview look & voice tone}What’s the gospel music scene like in the UK compared to Nigeria?

ELOHO-I believe music is the same everywhere, target audience differs. So what will appeal to Nigerians will not necessarily appeal to the Europeans.  

Praiseworld -That’s so true. So tell me who your favorite  gospel artistes are?

ELOHO-I love Hillsong, Darlene Zschech, William Mcdowell, Israel Houghton, Nicole Mullen, Tasha Cobbs, Natalie Grant, Kari Jobe, Kim Walker to name a few

Praiseworld – Great! And what will your next project be?

ELOHO – There’s so much on my plate at the moment (laughing) but immediate project would be the annual worship night I organize tagged ‘Engage’. That comes up on the 23rd of August. Looking forward to it with great excitement.

Praiseworld – I know. Hopefully I can make it as well as I would love to attend. There is this question I love asking artists- my naughty question-Any embarrassing/ memorable moment on stage you want to share?

ELOHO-Forgetting my lyrics on stage and I cried (laughing)

Praiseworld- Awwwwh! Do not beat yourself up. It happened to Pastor Donnie too. {Laughing} Tell us 5ive things you want us to know about you?

ELOHO

  • I love my family to bits, they are my world
  • Have the 3 most adorable kids Nathan who is 10. Aimee and Josh who are twins and are 3 years old
  • I love drinking malt, been trying to quit…Arghhhhh! {laughs}
  • I love perfumes. My best gift ever {laughs}
  • I treasure friendships

Praiseworld – Ahh! Someone is addicted. (Laughs) What’s your favourite Perfume? Eloho- {Laughs} trying to quit okay… Favourite perfume is “Beautiful” by Estee Lauder

Praiseworld – Amen… Nice, nice, nice perfume. Oh before I forget, want to know how you heard about Praiseworld radio?

ELOHO-Ermmm! I believe it’s via twitter- The power of Social Media (laughs)

Praiseworld – {laughing} of course..Any final words or shoutout?-

ELOHO-Special thanks all those that believe in me and who have been supporting me and to everyone who has a dream or a vision, ‘Don’t give up, or give in’ there’s too much in you to go to waste. Much love

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: TOYE OLAYINKA

If you are a consistent fan of US gospel singer-Fred Hammond, then you will agree with me ‎that Toye is our Nigerian Fred Hammond! I stand to be corrected.

Toye is a friend, brother, strong vocalist, worship leader and a preacher that I respect a lot. I quietly monitor his ministry by following him everywhere. Sssshh! don’t let on our secret! (Laughs) When Toye mounts any stage, the atmosphere automatically changes; it’s electrifying and you feel God’s presence everywhere.

I think I prefer his stage ministrations more. #MyOpinion! You won’t quite grasp what I really mean until you attend His live ministrations. His new single -Great God is currently making waves in the UK. Great God made me see and hear another side of Toye that is quite new.

Even with that, you can’t but still hear those Fred Hammond feels which comes naturally to him. #Respect… He also has a falsetto that is smooth and flawless for a man! Here is Toye sharing thingzzz!!!

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Praiseworld – Please describe Toye Olayinka in one word…

TOYE- ‎Charismatic!

PW- No dispute about that. Talking about your ministry- (TOM)

“Toye-Olayinka Ministries” is a multi-faceted ministry that discovers, develops & deploy potentials in people.) Did you have a personal experience that led you to the point where you desired to help others discover their full potential?

Toye-‎ Yes I sure did. When I gave my life to Christ years ago, I began to ask God what exactly my life is about; what He wants me to do; what my calling is, He began to reveal to me that ‘I am a Kingmaker and a stage setter!’And by that, I mean someone who sees the potential in others by helping them to realize (if they don’t know already) and fulfill their purpose in life.

Over the years, I’ve found myself in leadership positions and been given responsibilities that also centered on that.

In addition, I also noticed that there’s so much God has placed on the inside of everyone and so many people doing great and incredible stuffs as well as people who have great stuffs to offer, but very few people are selfless enough to help them nurture it or set the stage for them to manifest or deliver it.

Praiseworld – Hummn! Thats a great thing to do. God bless your ministry. 

TOYE– Amen!

Praiseworld -So tell us about your first ministering experience.

Toye D Toye

Toye D Toye

TOYE- Oh my! That was years ago. (laughs)It was really interesting and I still cherish the moment. At that time, I was the head of the youth ministry of my local church and we had an Easter event coming up in church which we had to minister so I decided we would act a play and do a song.

I wrote the song and acted in the play as well. Hahaha! That was actually the first song I ever wrote. I think lots of people were dazed that I could sing because they knew me to be the actor boy. Hahahah! Memories mehn!

Praiseworld – I know! {LOL!} But that’s the first time I’m knowing that you act too. Wow! Trying to imagine you acting! Not sinking in. Oh well, now I know who to call for my ‘Tyler Perry’ music movie! (both laughing) How did you discover your purpose in ministry?

TOYE- In the place of prayer and service. God speaks to your heart or reveals it to your heart and while you serve you get to understand it more and clearly. I do believe that the discovery of purpose is by revelation and takes a process.

For instance I did not start out as a worship leader or music minister or preacher, I once served as an usher, member of the theatre ministry, youth leader and so on.

Praiseworld – Okay moving on, tell us, what’s your perception about secular music? Will you listen to them? Why or why not?

TOYE-Hmmm! I do think some of the folks who do secular take it very seriously and work it really good.

I do sometimes listen to some songs that you wouldn’t call Church or Christian or Gospel but contain good and clean lyrics or message and if I’m going to be honest with you, there have been moments when I’ve had to really caution myself not to listen to some again that haven’t got nice & clean content.

Reality is, music is a universal language and irrespective of the content, if the writer/producer of the song works it really well you can find yourself rockin’ to a tune that pollutes your spirit because it sounds really good. {Blood of Jesus! LOL!}

Praiseworld – Ahhhh! Pastor Toyeeeee! {laughing hard!} I’m not there o! (NaOnlyYouWakaComeO!!) ‎(both laughing) but seriously, there are some solid inspirational music out there and  some secular musicians do a perfect job with passion and zeal and that’s why their music are generally irresistible.

Which brings me to the question of- ‘Are gospel musicians there yet when it comes to producing music compared to the zeal at which secular musicians use?”… on another note, I think I will leave this question for the Interactive segment with Eloho.

If you were to choose between playing instruments, singing and  preaching? What would it be?

TOYE-‎ Now that’s a difficult one. (laughs)I think I will go for preaching‎.

Toye doing his thing on stage

Toye doing his thing on stage

Praiseworld-‎ Really? Did not see that coming. Oh well…Please no option for choosing, by all means, do all three.(laughs) And to my favorite part- How did you meet your wife and how were you convinced she was the one.

TOYE- (Grinning and blushing) Wow!‎ She was told by a friend about this dude who ministered and anchored this event that turned out to be very good, curious to find out, checked me on Facebook and added me, I accepted her friend request obviously feeling like the star (laughing) For some reason when I accepted her request, I decided to check out her profile

Praiseworld – Hummn! {Clearing my clogged throat}

Toye continues- {laughs} saw some cool musical stuffs more especially a project she did with the Borough of Southpark – that caught my attention. Afterwards I saw her online and I decided to say hello and we got chatting…..

Funny thing is when we met, I wasn’t looking to go into any romantic relationship with any lady or sister so thinking or trying to figure out if she’s the one wasn’t on my mind or agenda.We discovered that we share a lot in common, became very good friends and at some point I kinda thought to myself “hey you like her isn’t it?” but I still didn’t allow myself to think too much about it.

But something interesting and remarkable happened the very first time I was going to speak to God about it, before I could finish my first statement to God about the issue in prayer, God spoke to me clearly and expressly.

Praiseworld – HUMMMMMMN!!!!!

TOYE {Smiling} He gave me a scripture from the book of Genesis and to be honest with you, it answered literally all the questions and doubts on the relationship and our future together. That was when I knew this is it!!!

Praiseworld – Hummn! Power of social network. (Laughing) Wow! That was interesting. Congrats to you both. You look more relaxed. Secret of having a wife….Thanks to her…

{Toye laughing}

Praiseworld -Tell us, what inspired the song, GREAT GOD?

TOYE- My struggles, my pain and victories over the years. I was in the studio on this particular day listening to my first official single final mix and the producer started playing on the keys and memories of how bad life had been flooded my mind and I saw where I was and I couldn’t but be grateful and knew only a GREAT GOD could have turned such a mess around into glory.
Praiseworld – Heard GREAT GOD was  No 5 on Reverbnation, How did you feel about that?
TOYE- Feels good to be honest. It’s actually #1 on Christian/Gospel for the city of Northampton & # 3 in the UK.
Praiseworld – What would you say your greatest satisfaction has been in ministry? 
TOYE-Nothing in ministry brings me joy like seeing people really blessed, changed and living purpose.
Praiseworld – Are you satisfied with the point you have reached in life? Explain… 
TOYE--No not at all. The simple explanation to that is there’s more God has placed within me, there’s more He has for me to do and He can do through me so all these years before now was my preparatory stage or phase.There are prophecies about life and ministry that are yet to come to pass so though I am very grateful for how far He’s brought me I am no way satisfied

Praiseworld  How did you hear about Praiseworld Radio?

TOYE-Via the Internet.

Praiseworld- Thanks Toye for your time.. I appreciate that.

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SPECIAL INTERACTIVE INTERVIEW: ELOHO & TOYE & Praiseworld

Toye and his pretty ivorian wife

Toye and his pretty ivorian wife

========================================================================================================== PW-So how and when did you both meet?

ELOHO- Well Toye (laughing) I saw him at a concert in September 2011 at a praise event in Milton Keynes, Bro Toye do you remember?

TOYE-Oh yeah I remember us meeting first at that event in Milton Kenyes. It was such a blessed time of worship and ministry.

ELOHO-Can’t remember if we were officially introduced though or even if we spoke hehehe! But my goodness when I heard him preach, I was like who is this with so much boldness?

So I got back and located him on facebook and added him as a friend and began to ‘stalk’ him. Hahahaha! Just kidding, I just began following his ministry and his radio program then. Do you remember when I was preparing for my concert in 2012 ‘Worship like Incense’ and you wanted to interview me on your show about it?

TOYE-Can’t believe it’s almost 2 years now. Oh my…!! That night was heavily anointed. She nailed it. (Laughing) The very first thing I noticed about her was her simplicity and honestly heaven responded to and honored her ministration that night.

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PW- WOW!! Have you attended each other’s live performances?

ELOHO– No I haven’t but I am so looking forward to seeing him live whoop whoop!!

TOYE-Not yet, I was going to attend her annual worship meeting last year but I couldn’t. However my travel tickets and hotel accommodation are booked already for this year’s. I ain’t missing it. No way hahaha!!

ELOHO-Oh wow! Bro Toye that is awesome. Thank you for the support. I appreciate you truly

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PW- Eloho, your song was #1 recently on Reverbnation. I learnt Toye informed you; I want to hear about it please.

ELOHO- I am still amazed about that {laughs} Well, I was just going to ask him a question and buzzed him on Facebook and after all the greetings he goes “I see you- our Oga at the top now! Levels don change oh, {laughs}, Congratulations sis.” I was confused and asked- “me? How bro? “And he said you are #1 on the chart. I was like “it’s a lie, what chart?” And he said ‘Reverbnation now’ I said “serious?” He said ‘yea, go check it out,’ and so I did and I was like screaming and asking him how it happened {laughs}

He then said it was a credible thing I should go ahead and share it on Facebook which I did. To tell you the truth, I still am in shock as I don’t know how it happened. Toye did explain about song plays, ratings, fans etc. But there are others on the chart that have all of these in excess.

Like Toye said, God did it. And I am indeed grateful to Him for honouring me this way.

TOYE– (Laughing). Can you imagine she was topping the chart but she didn’t know? SMH! {Shaking my head} Honestly I was happy when I saw it, I love to see genuine people go far, make impact and I also believe that women in ministry and life have so much stuff to bring to the table so when I see one of them like Eloho our “mother in da Lord” (laughs) it excites me and I support as much as it lies within my capacity to do so.

Praiseworld – You know it’s so beautiful and amazing to see gospel artistes and Christians support and encourage one another as opposed to jealousy, strife and competition. I love that.

And that’s how to know who will eventually go really far. Kudos and greater heights to you both. I also would love to add as mentioned earlier that Toye’s song -Great God is #3 on the Christian/Gospel for the city of Northampton & #1 in the UK.

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PraiseworldLooking at the intensity and passion that secular artistes’ use in preparing for a performance and album, do you think, gospel artistes have gotten there?

TOYE-Gospel music isn’t doing bad at all and keeps getting better. However one other thing I will say is if it’s Gospel, keep it Gospel, why? Because the gospel has power in itself and of itself, don’t mix it.

Praiseworld – Hummn! Word!!!!

ELOHO – I believe it’s a work in progress and so many artistes out there are putting a lot of effort to do things excellently. We are getting there sis. Give us time {laughs}

Praiseworld -{laughing} Okay, I agree. Shout out to all gospel artistes working so hard to produce excellent music…

God bless y’all

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Eloho and her lovely family

Eloho and her lovely family

Praiseworld – knowing you are both married: Eloho with three kids[twins inclusive} and Toye who recently got married to his Ghanaian Queen, how do you both balance Ministry and family?

========================================================================================================== TOYE- Hey, I will sue you Oh! Hahaha! My wife isn’t Ghanaian she’s Ivorian but she’s got a Ghanaian root. (Laughs) I am still a student in this area I’ll leave it for Eloho to deal with. Hahaha!

Praiseworld – Hahhahahha! I am so Sorry, Please don’t sue me – but I see no difference between a Ghanaian and an Ivorian… Apologies though. Okay Eloho over to you.

ELOHO-Hmmm! Priscilla, it’s not easy oh! Family is as demanding as ministry but thank God for an understanding spouse, who believes in me and what God has called me to do. So he supports me and he likewise understands. However, I believe wisdom is profitable to direct and we ought to know when to say no. I believe our homes are our first ministry and should be given as much attention if not more because I don’t know what I will be ministering to people if my home is not in place.

Praiseworld – I know.. It is well..If you were given an option to share the stage with an artist, who would that be?

ELOHO- Darlene Zschech or Israel Houghton and of course Toye D Toye {heheheh!}

TOYE – Fred Hammond, William Mc Dowell & of course  Eloho (laughing!)

Praiseworld – I hear you both..@ Toye of course I knew you were going to say Fred Hammond.. Eloho you and your Darlene Eehn! {laughing}
Praiseworld – Interesting chat with you both- everything definitely has to come to an end at some point, so how do you suggest we end this segment?
Eloho- Hahahahah! Toye, offering time! blessing time…
Toye-Ask Eloho to collect offering and share the grace. {laughing} Well let’s end it by playing ARISE by Eloho
Praiseworld – {laughing}I had so much fun with you both…  yes lets end it by singing  the first lines of both Arise and Great God– yeah! As well as contribute your  offering in pounds to ME.. now that’s a cool way of ending this… don’t you think? {everyone laughing}
Eloho– Yeah right!!!
Toye- {shaking his head as usual}
ARISE  by Eloho
Holy father we have come, by your grace were standing here…….

 GREAT GOD by Toye

Woke up this morning, never thought I’ll feel this great……

Get these two songs now and be blessed.

Thanks to everyone reading.  God bless. Thanks to Spice. {laughs} you know why am laughing….. and of course to my Damy.. God bless.

See you soon with another lovely exclusive interview. Guess Who??

@PriscillaPWR

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The Epistle of Paul to Gen Z ministers

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Dear Gen Z Timothy,

Grace & peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

I write to you with d warmth and wisdom of one who has seen the past scrolls unroll into d tablets and screens of today. I’ve observed from afar, understanding as much as possible, the beats of your generation—Generation Z. Amid d whirl of hashtags and viral trends, I see a deep search for truth and authenticity that echoes the timeless human quest. This very search makes the Gospel ever more relevant, as it offers an anchor in d fluidity of modern life.

I would meticulously cite my sources, and in this spirit, I reference my previous correspondence with the first-century Timothy. You might find it heartening to know that, in a way, my epistles are still trending, continuing to guide and enlighten.

As I sit here in my minimalist space, surrounded by technology that connects us across d digital landscape, I am compelled to write to you, my spiritual son, as you navigate the complex and ever-evolving urban environment where you have been called to serve (2 Timothy 1:2).

Embrace Authentic Leadership

Timothy, you are a Gen Z pastor, a digital native fluent in the language of social media, memes, and viral content. Yet, in this sea of constant connectivity, it’s crucial to hold fast to d authentic, unfiltered message of the Gospel. I urge you to use your platform not just to engage with trends but to set them—be a trendsetter in truth, in love, and in faith (1 Timothy 4:12).

Guard The Message in a Trend-Driven World

In a culture where “stories” last for a moment and “tweets” may fly in the winds of controversy, preserve the timeless narrative of Christ. Teach with clarity &depth, avoiding ephemeral traps of clickbait theology. People are hungry for more than just content; they crave real connection—to God and each other (1 Timothy 6:20).

Develop a Diverse &Supportive Community

The church should set the tone in contextualizing d diversity of its urban context. Be bold as you confront countercultures by building alternatives. This will not always be comfortable—it requires constant dialogue and a commitment to understanding. But in this, we see d Kingdom prevailing (1 Timothy 5:1-2).

Confronting Challenges with Wisdom

You face challenges unique to your generation—drug, sex, and a profound quest for identity. Address these from the pulpit with sensitivity and wisdom. Equip your congregation with biblical insight to navigate these complexities, fostering resilience and hope (2 Timothy 1:7).

Mentorship & Discipleship

In your influence, remember d importance of mentorship. As I have endeavoured to guide you, seek to invest in others. Discipleship is not merely about imparting knowledge but about walking alongside others in their faith journey (2 Timothy 2:2).

Personal Holiness and Self-Care

Adopting d same pattern is tempting in a city that never sleeps. However, lead by example in self-care and Sabbath. Your spiritual vitality is essential, for “the labourer deserves his rest.” Nourish your own relationship with the Lord in prayer & meditation, away from d noise and haste (1 Timothy 4:16).

Endure & Persevere

You will encounter opposition, both from within and outside the church. Stay grounded in the Scripture and let your love for God and His people be the anchor that sustains you. Perseverance will be your testament (2 Timothy 3:12-14).

Lastly, Timothy, watch over the Life Church family with diligence. Please encourage them to engage with their local communities to be salt and light in the concrete jungles and digital forums. Let your teaching be full of grace, seasoned with the kind of humour that opens hearts, but let it always lead back to the profound truth of the Gospel (2 Timothy 4:5).

May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with your spirit (2 Timothy 4:22).

 

In Christ,

Paul

I, PD, who wrote this epistle, greet you in the Lord.

Written by Pastor Dele Osunmakinde

Pastor Dele Osunmakinde is the founding pastor of The Baptizing Church (TBC) who through his study and meditations on the Word, reasons, strategizes, develops and create ideas, concepts and things. Pastor Dele is also an author, nation-builder, transformational leader, researcher, husband and father who gives sense to his environment through the written Word because he knows all things are made by it.

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PRAYER Vs PVC: Which Does Nigeria Truly Need in 2023?

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The Convener of the June 12 fast, PROPHET ISAIAH WEALTH, in an interview session held on the 5th day of June 2022, during a live Sunday service, held at the Gospel Pillars International Church auditorium at Plot 11c, Kudirat Abiola Way, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, answered some questions on the above subject.

 

Question: You said you saw Nigerians celebrating in 2023, how can we be sure about what you saw?

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: When a person speaks, it is important to check the pedigree of that person. Again and again, I have said things about Nations, Individuals, and Organizations, which you can find on YouTube, and they have all come to pass as I have said them. The credibility of a prophecy is based on the pedigree of the prophet. My prophecies are out there and everyone can research them and see them for themselves.

 

Question: Many people ask, “Why fast and pray for Nigeria? We should be talking about PVC, not fasting”, how do you respond Sir?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: PVC is important because we need to vote but, we cannot deny the importance of fasting and prayer. The bible says in 2 Chronicles 7:14,

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land”.

I don’t know of other people but, we are called by the name of God; but the way to get God to respond is for us to humble ourselves and pray and seek His face, and then He said, He will heal our land. I only know one person that will heal our land, and I can only reach him through fasting and prayer.

Question: What do you say to a person who says we should not be gathering about prayer and argues that it is a futile effort?

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: I hear people talk about developed nations, that they are not fasting and praying, but that is not true. A lot of the developed nations that we see today such as Britain, the United States of America, etc., have gone through their fasting and prayer season, and they still do. If you research about the U.S, there are a lot of Prayer Movements, and you would see a whole stadium full of people praying. There are a lot of prayer houses and prayer goes on 24/7 in the U.S. There are also prayer groups that pray 24hours every day for the nation.

How did the United States get to where it is now? How did Britain and other developed nations get to where they are now? I did a little research about the importance of prayer and I want to share. In the history of America, on May 24th, 1774, Thomas Jefferson, who was the third president of the nation, drafted a resolution for a day of fasting. We see America developed now, we don’t know its foundation. Their foundation was fasting and prayer.

When raids from France and Spain increased, President Ben Franklin of the United States proposed a general fast which was approved by Pennsylvania’s President and Council, and was published in Pennsylvania’s gazette on 12th December 1747.

On April 15, 1775, just four days before the battle of Lexington, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress declared the 11th of May to be set as a Day of Public Humiliation and Fasting and Prayer to confess sins, to implore forgiveness for their transgression.

On May 15th, 1776, General George Washington ordered the continental congress, having ordered Friday the 17th instant, as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer.

During the threatening war with France, President John Adams, declared a day of fasting, on March 23rd, 1798, and also on March 6th, 1799.

On July 3rd, 1849, during the cholera epidemic, President Taylor proclaimed the first Friday in August to be observed throughout the United States as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer.

On December 14th, 1860, President Jamesissued a proclamation of the National Day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer.

On August 12th, 1861, after the Union lost the battle of Bull Run, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in September as a day of humiliation, prayer, and fasting for all the people of the Nation.

On March 30th, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln, proclaimed the National day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer, during World War II, these were his words “It behooves us to humble ourselves before the offended Power, to confess our national sins”.

In 1952, President Truman, made a National day of prayer, an annual observant stating, “In times of national crises, when we are striving to strengthen the foundation of peace, we stand in need of divine support”.

Then, when we talk about Britain, we remember the words of the Queen of England when she said “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than the army of Scotland”.

So, we see that all these nations depended on prayer, they are now grown up, and they have forsaken the ways of their fathers. With the way they are today, if America practiced “gay” or was prayerless in 1770, it would not be where it is today. If Britain was prayerless in 1780, it will not be where they are today.

We are now where they were and we want to copy where they are. When they were in the season that we currently are, they fasted and prayed until they came to where they are now. So, we must remember that America and Europe built on a strong foundation of prayer and fasting.

How about Israel, which is one of the most developed nations in the world today, we see from the scriptures in 2nd Chronicles 20:20, how they were faced with war and they fasted and prayed, and then the prophet prophesied. And, the prophet said to them that “The Lord said this battle is mine, go with praise and worship”. The Israelites went with praise and worship and won the battle because they fasted and they prayed.

This has been the foundation of every success in every major society in the world today.

 

Question: Some people say sir that we have been praying and there are many churches but, how come we still have problems?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: Firstly, National Prayers require a level of authority. Secondly, when we pray, how do we pray? Scattered prayers produce no result. We need unified prayers under the hand of a prophet, backed with revelation. The essence of prayer is that we talk to God for God to talk back to us.

 

So, when we talked to God, what was his response? If we say we prayed, what instruction did we get from God? Every time these nations prayed to God on national issues, God gave them instructions, He gave them something to do.

So, when we are praying haphazardly and we are not getting the national connection, or getting a word from God by the mouth of a prophet, how do we know what to do to bring to pass the will of God?

Thus, we need a collaborated prayer system, where we all pray and believe in prophecy because prophecy is God speaking back to us. And, God is telling us what to do, and we act accordingly, and thus, the result comes.

Question: There has been so much talk about signing a heavenly petition to the court of heaven, what is the ‘court of heaven’?

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: We have courts. Every society today has a court system-a judicial system. Now, imagine heaven without a judicial system? Whatever we have on earth today, was copied from heaven. Heaven has a judicial system, it has courts, of different kinds. There are courts of kings where nations can appear and present their issues. I have talked about this in my book “COURTFARE”, you can get the book to know more about it. There are actually courts in heaven, I have been there and know how it operates. When you bring an issue before that court, the ruling from it can determine what will happen on earth.

We see an example of that with Abraham when he stood before the courts of God, and he spoke to God about the nation and he was able to negotiate with God, regarding the nation. So, there are courts and petitions that can be made to these courts but on a different level when you deal with it nationally, it has to be cooperation.

 

Question: Nigeria is on the verge of a transition yet again and there is so much expectation for positive change, do you think that 2023 will work for Nigeria for a change?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: There are three ways to execute a national change:

Leadership Submission: When a leader of a nation submits the nation to a deity, we have seen in some societies how the leader makes sacrifices to a god and connected the nation to the god. If the leader of a nation submits the nation to God, then God can move in that nation to execute a change.

National Participation: When people come together because of their voice and number they can petition heaven and move heaven to bring a change on their behalf.

The Place of the Prophet: Also, there is the place of the Prophet that is why I say a nation without a prophet is in trouble. A prophet can use his honour with God just as we see with Moses. Moses was able to plead for Israel when he told the Lord not to destroy them and God changed His mind, the bible said: “God repented”. We also see the same with Abraham, Elijah, etc. I intend to use my connection with God in this regard, and so, based on that connection, I can assure you that there will be a change in this country.

If others join us, it will be better, that means out of three ways, we will be using two ways, I use my connection and then national participation, calling on the Lord. With 2/3, we should be able to get something down.

 

Question: The primary elections have been concluded, and now there is a call to fasting and prayer, don’t you think that even though the fasting and prayers is good, it is a little late?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: The problem with our Christianity today, is that we don’t know God, we don’t know Him at all. Someone says we are fasting and praying after primaries, it’s late, how can God be late? When Lazarus died, Jesus was still sitting down, he didn’t say he was late because Lazarus was dead, rather He said “I am the Resurrection and the Life”. He came after Lazarus had died, was embalmed, buried, put in a tomb, and shut in, then he called Him out and loosed him and let him go.

So, God can never be late, the reason is, that He lives in eternity, and He can scroll forward and backward in time. He can make a way where there is no way, He has given us a date to fast, June 13th-19th 2022.

 

In communicating with God, especially on national issues which are very judicial in nature spiritually, you have to know the window of the application. You don’t just apply whenever you like. The window is open to us between the 13th of and 19th of June. So, do not just pray every day haphazardly, you need to know when the window is open, and that is why you need a prophet.

 

Question: What are your final words to Nigerians?

 

Prophet Isaiah Wealth: Prayer is important but fasting amplifies prayer. Fasting is called humiliation before God, it humbles you. David said, “I humble myself by fasting”. So, fasting is humiliation. It is always very important when you want a national transformation because the people must humble themselves. Remember the prophet Jonah was sent to Nineveh and when he told them that destruction was coming upon their nation, the bible said the king and all the people poured sand on their heads and rubbed ashes on their bodies and fasted, and God said He will not destroy the nation anymore. He changed His mind about the nation because they fasted. So, there is power in fasting. When we fast we are telling God how serious and how sorry we are. We are humbling ourselves and we are saying we believe that He is the only one that can change our lives and our nation.

In my last words, I think we should do the following:

Do not give up on the Nation.

Get your PVCs and go out there to vote. But, I also want to state that we should not trust in PVC, because it has failed us several times, and your vote may not be counted. So, when you vote, ensure your vote is counted, do what you have to do to ensure your vote is counted. But, most importantly, ensure there are prayers for the Nation, backing up your vote. Put your trust in God.

Finally, do not speak wrong words about the nation. Remember what the scriptures say “I will give you as you have said”. We must continue to bless our nation, and our leaders, and hope for the better.

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Gil Joe And Marizu Make Amazing Delivery In New Single By Christian Ballerz Inc.

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Gil Joe is not a new name in the Afrogospel scene. Having consistently put out amazing music over the last decade, Gil Joe is not just the pioneer of the sound, but also one of its leading voices at the moment.

The “Christian Baller”, as he is fondly called, uses beautiful songwriting to give life to Afro-fusion melodies and rhythms with God’s love being the core of his message.

Gil Joe has made a few featured appearances on the scene since his “Eternal Life & Vibrations” EP released earlier this year, but the latest one is by his budding recording label — Christian Ballerz Inc. and also features Marizu. Marizu is a known Afrogospel singer with a peculiar vocal texture.

The song is titled “Beauty” and describes how God makes a blessing even out of the ugliest disappointments. It tells a story of how God consistently births ‘beauty from ashes’ as the creator of all good things.

As has become a tradition, Gil Joe and Marizu have delivered their best in this Christian Ballerz track and it is definitely worth every second of your listen. Do so by clicking here.

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PODCAST: Taking Care of Your Mental Health

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July 26, 2021 — On The Wellness Room segment of the show this week, we discussed mental health with medical professional Abisola Ajiboye. It was quite enlightening and educative. One catchy line she left us with is, “It’s okay not to be okay“.

Our quote of the day from Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre also spoke volumes of setting priorities and identity…

Sometimes we don’t know how valuable we are, because we are busy chasing people who do not need what we have.” ~ Sam Adeyemi

Must you pick up every call that comes in on your phone immediately? Is it okay to choose which to pick and when to pick it? Well, Mofe’s blog got us thinking.

Happy Independence Day, Liberia! Happy Aunty & Uncle Day! Desewa shared more of today’s observations on the “Today In History” part of the show.

Host: TOLA Omoniyi, Desewa Martins, Mofe Ogunwale

“The Wellness Room” is brought to you by Pro Health NG

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Book Reading Hack, Praying Hack, Interview with Shimon Atunde

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July 22nd, 2021 — “You can’t pray consistently if you only try to model its practice according to other people’s personalities or how you’ve seen it done publicly” ~ Dr Dharius Daniels

Start more books. Quit most of them. Read the great ones twice.” ~ James Clear

From book reading hacks to praying hacks and a lot more tips on how to be a better life, today’s show was quite inspiring, educational and at the same time fun.

We also played host to UK based Nigerian Christian artist Shimon Atunde, as he emphasized the need for gratitude to God (his new single Ese), while updating us on life as a PhD student/Music artist in the UK. (TOLA put him on the spot for some yoruba speaking, so yeah, we had quite some fun too)

How would you feel if your close friend didn’t invite you for his/her wedding, and then you see updates on social media? What is the reason for this? Questions upon questions, as Desewa ‘radio blogged’.

Host: TOLA Omoniyi, Mofe Ogunwale, Desewa Martins

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Brandon Camphor And Oneway – Lift Every Voice (A-Cappella) | Black Music Month

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As the nation recognizes, Black Music Month, an annual celebration of Black Music and its creators, celebrated in June, there is one song that embodies the culture and heritage of African-American struggle and hope in America. That song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing, ” more commonly known as The Black National Anthem, is a mainstay during Black History Month and during rallies and protests calling for an end to racial injustice.

Brandon Camphor & OneWay (BC1Way), a dynamic young vocal quartet of four lead voices – Brandon Camphor, Julia McMillan, Angela Jones, and Fred Cleveland – are insuring with their new rendition that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is on every playlist for Black Music Month as well.

The inspirational vocal group has released an a-cappella rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” that reintroduces the song to new generations. 

Brandon Camphor, musical director and founder of BC1Way shares;

” Lift Every Voice and Sing has been covered by so many amazing voices and we thought it appropriate to share our version during Black Music Month.

Just as you can’t start a game without singing The Star-Spangled Banner, we cannot kick off Black Music Month without Lift Every Voice and Sing. It is the epitome of Black Music! “. 

Lift Every Voice and Sing also known as The Black National Anthemwas originally a poem written in 1900 by educator and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson. The poem became a song nearly five years later when John Rosamond Johnson (James’ brother) put the words to music.

In 1919, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) adopted and labeled the song as The Negro National Anthem.

Camphor for BC1Way also expresses;

“Lift Every Voice and Sing is more than a song sung at civil rights rallies and protests. This song also resonates with hope. It is a prayer of thanks to God for his faithfulness and our freedom.

We hope that our a-cappella rendition puts the focus completely on the lyrics, so newer generations and people who are not African-American can focus on the power of stanzas written over a century ago which still have meaning!”. 

Rising names in inspirational music, BC1Way has celebrated four Top 30 Hits on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart including “His Name,” “I Choose You,” “You Are God,” and their most recent single, “God Of Mercy.” They are putting the finishing touches on their sophomore album, Hope Is Alive, tentatively scheduled for a late summer release.

Listen to BC1Way’s rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” here! Join them as they commit to making “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the soundtrack to Black Music Month, Black History Month, and beyond! Please post and share!

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MUSIC: Live Sessions 1 With DJ D’Mo | @ddj_dmo

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OAP and DJ (DJ D’Mo) team up with some of the best musicians in the industry to create a mind-blowing Studio and LIVE Cover Mash-Up of some great gospel tunes in a pioneering and dynamic performance never done before in the Nigerian Gospel Industry.

Some of the songs performed are by the following artists; Kirk Franklin, Mercy Chinwo, Gaise, LCBeatz, STO, Snatcha, Angeloh, and many others.

DJ Mash-Up produced and arranged by DJ D’mo.

LIVE sequence, arrangements, and production done by TAG.

Watch Live Sessions Below:

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I Hate Jesus: The Story of My Late Father

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A story by Tunmike Umarudeen of her late father and how the prayer of intercession saved his soul was an inspiring moment on The Praise O’Clock Show. Narrated by TOLA Omoniyi

 

By Tunmike Umarudeen — Today makes it 6 years since my dad died but every December comes with a rush of memories of his last moments on earth. Last weekend at a hangout, during a session on witnessing to Muslims, I told the people of how he was fond of saying “If you take my corpse to church when I die, I will wake up” and chuckled. He hated everything about being a Christian until he turned 43. Follow me as I share the whole story.

There was a government primary school behind the estate where we lived in a town in Akoko where I was born. My mum was a teacher there. Every Sunday evening, some of the teachers met together for a fellowship hosted by Scripture Union. For me who grew up as a Muslim girl, the rhythms of their songs, claps, together with the sounds of the tambourines made me excited about attending the meetings. One of the couples preached to my mum and she got saved. Married to a hardened Muslim like my father, she had to face persecution from him and his relatives, with many attempts to marry a second wife, but none was successful. I was 8 years when all these began.

Dad worked in another state and visited us periodically, so his absence allowed my mum to continue in her fellowship with the brethen, and soon, she joined a church. We were punished each time my dad found out from spies around that we followed her to church. But for over a year, during morning devotions, she made sure we point at my dad’s picture and pray for his salvation. “God hears the prayer of children quickly because of your innocence, point at this picture and pray for the salvation of your father” I remember her say.

The following year was when he had a stroke with total paralysis twice at the age of 43. On the bed where he laid, he heard the audible voice of God which said to him “Dear brother, stand up and open the door”. After two attempts, he walked towards the door and opened it. Like Paul of Tarsus, this encounter led him to confess Jesus as his Savior. He survived stroke for many years until 6 years ago when he had the third attack and died in a coma.

In my early twenties, I had to take it up myself to intercede for the salvation of my younger Sister like my mother led us to do for my dad. One day, she saw her name in the middle of my bible where I had written her salvation as part of my prayer points for the year. She confronted me and I said, “I’m praying for you. You need to stop being religious and have a personal relationship with Jesus”. I kept talking to her but prayed more. She got saved the next year.

I’ve shared these stories to remind you that you have a role to play in the salvation of your unsaved family members. God needs you to agree with Him over their lives as you live an exemplary life too. He doesn’t give up on anyone, why should you? Pray more than you talk to them. Let God do the convicting, you do the praying and keep talking to them too.

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5 Scriptures To Help You Control Your Anger

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By Adesewa Martha Martins

It is a beautiful day. I just wanted to remind you that there is a possibility that you can be on your own, minding your business and drinking water, but the people of the world would just refuse to let the daughter and the son of Zion be great.

 

Those moments where someone steps on your toes, or how a stranger you meet at a shopping mall queue or a bank queue will be rude to you for no reason at all

 

Or is it how a friend or colleague offends you and instead of rendering an apology, they still try to make it look like it’s all your fault? And even though you want to call them up and change perspective for them or give them gbas gbos, you know deep down in your heart that you are a Child of the Highest God and we don’t do that in this corner.

 

You also recall moments where you have had a crazy day at work and you are just trying to get home In one piece, but then you find yourself in traffic and as if that’s not bad enough, one driver will selfishly decide to drive a certain way that could either ruin the car you have been managing till a better one comes or even cause an accident.

 

Before you know it, you that has been controlling yourself since has yelled out “oo fe Ku sha (You want to commit suicide)”  “abi werey ni eleyi ni? (Are you mentally retarded)” or “Where did you learn how to drive, Cow?!”

 

 

The truth is, people of God, there are a lot of temptations that we come across every day, on our way to work, at work, in the market, in the bank, in church, and even in our own homes.

 

A lot of times it just seems unavoidable, like you can’t determine or predict who is going to piss you off. Even though sometimes you need to address some of them when they happen, you don’t need to respond to every single one. That is why we must keep our tempers in check and have a reasonable amount of self-control.

 

Trust me it’s not an easy thing to do especially when the fault is not yours, but here are some scriptures to remind you why it is important for you not to react to every situation even though deep down in your heart you desperately want to

 

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

 

This means that you can walk away from the conversation without any altercation taking place.

 

James 1:19-20

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

 

Again, don’t say a word; just walk away till you are calmer and ready to talk about it.

 

1 Corinthians 6:12

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.

 

You can only decide to slap that person oh, or say whatever it is that you have got in your mind to say, but is it gonna be beneficial at the end of the day? Before you react, think about that!

 

Philippians 4:13

This one is essential for those moments where you are like “Father Lord, I am trying my best, I am trying to walk away but these haters keep testing me”

 

Just remember what Philippians 4:13 says “I can do all this through him who gives me strength”. Hallelujah!

 

and lastly!

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

 

So before you open your mouth waaaaaa and be talking anyhow, think about it, there is power in my tongue, this stuff I want to say, is it going to make this situation better or worse, is it going to give life or cause death?

 

I hope these Bible verses help. Remember God’s grace is sufficient for you. God bless you

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