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Rules vs. Relationships

Man of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, 
General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church 
of God (RCCG).
Rules vs. Relationships
"He [Jesus] looked around at them in anger and, 
deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to 
the man, 'Stretch out your hand.' He stretched it 
out, and his hand was completely restored."1 
God is not into rules. He's into relationships. For 
example, when Jesus healed the man with the 
withered hand on the Jewish Sabbath, the 
religious leaders began to plot how they might kill 
Him. Jesus was angry with these Pharisees 
because, among other things, they loved their 
rigid rules more than they loved people. They may 
have had religion, but they certainly didn't have 
Christ, Christianity, or God! 
What is even more absurd is that these same 
religious leaders who murdered Jesus insisted 
that He be taken off the cross before sundown 
(the beginning of their religious Sabbath day) on 
the day they killed Him because it wasn't "lawful" 
for Him to be hanging dead on the cross on their 
Sabbath. To leave Him there would have broken 
one of their laws and they would have felt 
ceremoniously unclean! Imagine that!
As strange as it may seem to many, religion may 
send more people to hell than anything else! That 
is, religion that depends on one's own "good 
works" or man-made laws, rules or traditions.
These will never get anyone to heaven. God's 
Word, the Bible, makes it very clear that: "For by 
grace you have been saved through faith, and 
that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of 
works, lest anyone should boast."2 
Again, God isn't into religion or rules. He's into 
relationships. Jesus died so that we could be 
reconnected to God and have a right relationship 
with Him. He also wants to make us whole so we 
can have wholesome relationships with others 
and live in harmony with God's laws—not to get 
us into God's heaven, but so we can live 
wholesome lives.
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, thank You that You 
gave Your Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for my 
sins so that I could have a right relationship with 
You, others and myself. Help me to live by Your 
laws that give life and not be bound by man- 
made religion, legalistic rules, or traditions that 
are not based on Your Word, the Bible. Thank You 
for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, 
in Jesus's name, amen."
1. Mark 3:5 (NIV). 
2. Ephesians 2:8–9 (NKJV).

Rules vs. Relationships

Man of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Rules vs. Relationships "He...

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“A Letter To My Future Wife” [MUST READ]

Sitting in my room and looking through the window with the cool evening breeze blowing across my face, the thought of you crossed my mind. I decided to pen down this letter to you on how I feel and how I would want our marriage to be.
Dear future wife, who you are and where you are right now, I do not know. One thing I know however is that each passing day draws me closer to you. I look forward to the day we’ll meet when there will be that spark and our hearts will be bonded in love. My heart is racing in anticipation.
I’ve lived my life alone all this time but now I feel the need to find you, the person who will finally make my life complete. I’m a man with flaws, yes I’m not perfect and I know you are not perfect also and I don’t expect you to be. Sometimes I say things that I don’t really mean and do things that are not really my nature. I apologise for those right now.
I’ve got these flaws which will become obvious to you as we meet begin to relate but if after seeing all these you still decide to be with me, I promise that as long as I’m in my right mind, I shall love, cherish and respect you.
I promise to always listen to you when you simply just want to be heard. I will listen to you especially when you don’t feel comfortable sharing your thoughts with anybody else, and to the things you try to tell me when you’re not 
even speaking. I promise to always listen.
I probably don’t know all the right things to say, but my feelings and words are from the heart.
Our fairy tale will happen, but remember it doesn’t go from ‘once upon a time’ to ‘happy ever after.’ So I can’t promise an all rosy experience. We are two different individuals with different backgrounds, we’re going to argue and disagree on issues but I will not want that to affect or change the feeling we have for each other. When we have a misunderstanding, I would not want us to sweep it under the carpet, rather we would address it and move on.
There are going to be times when our ‘love feeling’ will not be at its high. At such times it is our commitment to each other that will drive us to make things work between us. This fleeting feeling that we’ll have when we meet will fluctuate with time and that’s why I have made up my mind to love your person and not just your good looks (as that too may change). I will have you as my friend and we shall grow together.
Looking at my mum and seeing the sacrifices she has made some of which involved letting go of the things she would have loved to do, I promise to support your dreams and let you do the things that make you happy.
In times of storm I will hold your hand and we’ll face it together. We will take turns being strong in times of trials and pick each other up. We will have each others back and look out for each other when the chips are down. I will support you in every way I can and I hope you do same for me.
I have seen a lot of marriages fail but ours will not be like that. We’re going to make our marriage work for the sake of ourselves and the kids we’ll have. I would want you to understand me and not compare me with other men. I promise to do same for you. We will not allow extended family and friends to come between us. We are going to handle our issues in our own unique way.
We will be role models to our children and we will build a model home full of love where they will live happily.
These are not just the words of a man who is high on emotions but that of a man who is ready to take responsibility.
They are words with serious implications and I have decided to take this bold step with you. God helping us and with some effort on our part, we shall make them come to pass. I’m not going to marry you because my mates are getting married. Rather I’m going to marry you because at this point in my life, I need someone with whom I can fulfil God’s purpose for my life.
I know waiting isn’t easy. I’m waiting for you because I love you unconditionally. As I wait for you, I’m going to invest my time in making myself the husband that you will forever be proud of.
Wishing you all the joy and happiness you can get till we meet and begin this exciting journey together.
Lots of love from your future husband
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“A Letter To My Future Wife” [MUST READ]

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If You Have Lost Happiness Learn How To Find It

Well alot of people have different definition for 
happiness. Well to me happiness means to make 
others smile and lessen their burden 
actually i want to be a happy man that’s my future 
ambition.i hope this quotes guide you. 
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, 
and what you do are in harmony. 
Mahatma Gandhi 
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes 
from your own actions. 
Dalai Lama XIV 
It is not how much we have, but how much we 
enjoy, that makes happiness.
Charles Spurgeon 
Be happy with what you have and are, be generous 
with both, and you won’t have to hunt for 
happiness. 
William E. Gladstone 
If you want others to be happy, practice 
compassion. If you want to be happy, practice 
compassion. 
Dalai Lama
“If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap.’ 
If you want happiness for a day — go fishing.
If you want happiness for a year — inherit a 
fortune. 
If you want happiness for a lifetime — help 
someone else.” 
Chinese Proverb
“There is only one way to happiness and that is to 
cease worrying about things which are beyond the 
power of our will.” 
Epictetus 
 
Hope Your Learnt Something!

If You Have Lost Happiness Learn How To Find It

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Nigerian graduate who held up job sign at train station lands his dream job

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The 22 year old Nigerian graduate, Alfred Ajani, who held up sign advertising himself at Waterloo Station has landed his dream job after an executed who saw at the station invited him for an interview. 
 
Alfred Ajani (pictured centre) started work yesterday September 8th for recruitment 
firm, the Asoria Group, London. Alfred, who works as a marketing executive said; 
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The job is one I wouldn't have got if I 
hadn't gone to the station that morning, so I advise anyone out there 
who is in the same position I was to think of more direct ways to speak 
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His new colleagues printed T-shirts to welcome him on his first day yesterday. How nice!

Nigerian graduate who held up job sign at train station lands his dream job

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8 Tips For Dealing With Job Rejection

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<tr><td class="bold l pu">Out of work? Out of luck! That is probably how you feel as you sit poised in front of your computer, hour after hour, day after day, submitting one application after another. Maybe you even look forward to getting job rejection emails (or the occasional mailed ones) because it is SOME response at least. Even if you are still working, but engaging in a job search to beat a lay-off, you may feel a strong sense of rejection when not selected for an interview or offered a job after an interview – especially if it has been a few months or you have had a few interviews without an offer. Think about how you feel about your current situation as objectively as possible to better plan for your future. Having a plan and some next steps can go a long way toward helping you out of this negative spiral. So, what else can you do? Here are a few tips for dealing with job rejection:</td></tr></td></tr></tbody></table>

8 Tips For Dealing With Job Rejection

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Meet Nigeria's youngest pilot - he's only 19!

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According to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Daniel Adeyileka (pictured above) is the youngest pilot in Nigeria. He was born in 1995 in Newcastle, England and had his primary and secondary education in Scotland then came back to Nigeria to do his A-levels. At 17, he proceeded to Delta Flight school in Texas, USA, where he obtained his Private Pilot License (PPL) and his International General Certificate of Secondary Education. He is currently a First Officer. #Beinspired. You're never too young to pursue your dreams. Read more about Daniel after the cut... <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a> </div>

Meet Nigeria's youngest pilot - he's only 19!

According to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Daniel Adeyileka (pictured above) is the youngest pilot in Nigeria. He wa...

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10 Billionaire Who Dropped Out Of School

We’ve all heard the myth of the successful 
college dropout, and we so eagerly want to 
believe it can be true, that despite doing 
things differently and not following the 
patterns our parents and society enforce on 
us, we will still find fame and fortune. 
However, the sad reality is that most 
dropouts end up poor or unemployed. Of 
course, there’s a grain of truth to every 
legend, and there are certain media and 
computer tycoons that prove otherwise. 
There are 2.5 million people with a PhD and 
around 30 million college dropouts in the 
U.S. Pretty concerning, but if these 
billionaires succeeded, why can’t everyone? 
First, we have to acknowledge that these are 
exceptional people who built their careers 
and companies from scratch. They had a 
clear picture of what their future would look 
like, and wanted to take matters into their 
own hands without further delay. They knew 
how to take risks; innovation and strong-will 
the keys to their success. As Bill Gates once 
said, “Too many of our students fail to 
graduate from high school with the basic 
skills they will need to succeed in the 
21st century economy, much less prepared 
for the rigors of college and career.” 
 
1. Bill Gates 
The world’s most recognizable college 
dropout turned successful billionaire, Bill 
Gates is a resonant name on the business and 
entrepreneurship stage, a great inventor and 
computer programmer, investor, and 
philanthropist. With a net worth of over $80 
billion, he was the world’s wealthiest person 
in 2013, and seems to be maintaining his 
position in 2014 as well. He enrolled in 
Harvard in 1973 and attended the university 
for two years before dropping out to build 
the world’s biggest software business, 
Microsoft, together with childhood friend 
Paul Allen. The two began by developing 
software for Micro Instrumentation and 
Telemetry System. In 1975, the guys named 
their partnership Micro-Soft. In 1987, he

10 Billionaire Who Dropped Out Of School

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Successful People Who Failed at First

Successful People Who Failed at First

Failure That is a word that most people dread. Everyone wants to be a success. We want to be liked and admired. But that dreaded ...

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