What do I say for the long silence and absence???
It’s been quite a while and I have missed blogsville greatly. Yeah I have been gone for some weeks and I have missed blogsville but am ready to catch up on all the blog posts I have missed. (myne thanks for checking up on me, I appreciate it real good.)
So what has been happening to this royal daughter? Even though it has been silent days for me on blogsville, it has not really been silent in terms of what has been happening to me on planet earth...it’s been seasons of tears and laughter for me these past few weeks.
Yeah, I have been through the fire but to the glory of God I came out gold and I am happy I can blog about it now.
Towards the end of the month of March, I was under the weather and I had to be on medication. On one of the particular work days, while recuperating and returning from work, I headed to church for choir rehearsals. We rehearsed a song titled “I never lost my faith, hope, joy and praise”
Little did I know that the song was a real rehearsal for what awaited me on my way home, I was faced with the usual Lagos traffic and before I could say jack, I was robbed of my handbag with all the valuables in it and a reasonable amount of money, my mobile phone was not spared too. Apparently, i had forgotten to wind up the front passenger seat totally due to the heat and while one of the robbers approached me from the driver's side of my car, i guess his other folks had dipped their hands into the car and my stuffs were gone...how foolish of me!!!
When it dawned on me what had happened, I screamed Jesus, gradually the tears started rolling and then I was asking God “why me?” It was disheartening enough for me because I was returning from church and I felt that my angels were not on guard. I drove straight home into the compound and headed for our apartment bare footed, I laid down on the centre rug crying and questioning God. Thanks to hubby for his soothing and calming words.
The answer I got for my questions to God was “who else if not me?” And then I remembered Mary Mary’s song—“he never said there won’t be troubles…he never said everything will go the way I want it to go…”
Through it all, I have learnt to lean more on the everlasting arms and also to praise God when it seems the hardest. The Holy Spirit reminded me about the story of Job who was in worst situation but he refused to curse GOD. Thanks to one of my sista divines, who also encouraged me by letting me know that we do not live in a trouble free world even though we profess our faith everyday. The great book has also said that each day has enough trouble of its own, all we need do is ask for grace to be able to stand on the days of trouble.
The following weeks were trying periods for me but I bless the name of God. I proceeded on my annual leave, I celebrated my princess’ first birthday and my own third wedding annivesary.
I thank God for the incident today becos I know it could have been worse than that. Im happy it occurred becos I now appreciate some songs more..i dare to scream this day that I am still standing, I dare to scream that despite the blue days, God will definitely reman faithful.
Through it all, my joy,faith, hope and most of all my praise are all still intact.This is because praise will definitely confuse the enemy.
Folks, morale of my story is that we should learn to appreciate God for who he is in our lives..every happening is for a purpose.
Now I know why my parents christened me joy..let me end with this short song that i have come to love....."I still have JOY x2
After all I've been through
I still have JOY..."
With love and prayers,
OMO OBA (THE ROYAL DAUGHTER)
LOUD VERSES:
ROMANS 3 V. 35- "WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? SHALL TROUBLE, HARDSHIP,PERSECUTION,FAMINE OR NAKEDNESS OR DANGERS OR SWORD?"
ROMANS 3 V. 37- "NO, IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM WHO LOVED US."
About Me
- omoba-adeteju!
- adeteju is the 2nd of 3 Children. She is passionate about God ... Adeteju loves to read and also writes, she is of the view that a reader is a leader. She is a wife and a mother.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
EVEN ME???
One Lovely Blog Award!!!
Even me???
I was pleasantly surprised on Monday when I received comments informing me that loud-thots had been awarded the "ONE LOVELY BLOG AWARD". I was all smiles.
Hugs and Kisses to Vyvyka and Remi Roy. I never expected this award this early since I am a Rookie Blogger.
Here is the rule of the award:
- Link back to the blogger who gave you the award;
- Write Seven things about myself ;
- Tag fifteen other bloggers I have recently discovered and pass the award to them; and
- Notify the bloggers that I have tagged
Seven things about me (in no particular order)
- I am a shy and introverted person although I tend to come out of my shell once in a while;
- I nurture, value and cherish relationships. I do not go out of my way to make friends, but the ones I have I keep;
- I hate animals with a passion. I have never owned, I do not own and I do not intend to own any household pets in the nearest future;
- I love to render "helping hands", "listening ears", "shoulder to lean on". I love to be there for people around me when it matters the most;
- I love to stand and pose in front of a camera. I love taking pictures because I believe I am fearfully and wonderfully made. *wink*;
- I love God with a passion!!! and
- I want to "die empty"!!! I want to empty my talents, my gifts, my callings, I want to empty all that I am, all that I have I want to empty "ALL"..........
I hereby tag the following blogs with the award "ONE LOVELY BLOG..."
Folks, here is to let you know that your blog simply rocks...:):):)
- http://blogsvillegist.blogspot.com/ (madame sting)
Friday, March 4, 2011
IS "CHANGE " REALLY THE ONLY CONSTANT THING IN LIFE???
I stumbled on an article titled "7 Things I miss doing: Now that Technology has taken over" written by Uloma Emenyonu via "INK UPON YOUR PAPER" (http://africiwrite.blogspot.com).
I must confess that Uloma did justice to this title and I had to align my thoughts with her that technology has indeed taken over quite a number of things. She takes us back to "the days of letter writing" as a means of communication using "postage stamps". (I can not recollect what a postage stamp looks like again since I can easily put a call across to a loved one or even send an electronic mail, the days of writing epistles like brother Paul are long gone never to return). Although, this article reminded me of how much I have missed writing "love notes" to loved ones, I remember my triangular love papers that I use to convey love messages to friends, how very much I have missed those days!!!
Uloma also reminded us of "the days of Birthday Cards", ahhh,I remember the good old secondary school days when you will lay your white bedspread on your bed when celebrating your birthday and then display all sorts of lovely and colourful birthday cards with lovely rhymes of birthday greetings and wishes.(All thanks to FB now, you do not even get up to five birthday cards if at all you get one and then your phone would beep all day, friends and loved ones sending birthday sms or calling you...technology at it again!) I still have past birthday greeting cards neatly kept away in my wardrobe, I think I cherished those cards way back because of the contents, need I say I miss those days too?
I remember those good days, how we would assist mum display xmas and new year cards in our living room in a decorative manner during the festive periods.
"The days of no cell phones" where Nitel was in charge have also been stolen by Technology, "the days of tally banking"(God bless any of the New Generation Banks if I enter and ever spend up to 30 mins to complete any transaction in this Jet age.) "The days of the manual typewriter" and on and on goes the lists of things that Technology has indeed taken over.I am sure you also can remember quite a number of these things...GONE ARE THE "GOOD" OLD DAYS NEVER TO BE RETURNED!!!
The good old days that have been stolen by Technolgy reminded me of Francois de la Rochefoucauld's words that says that "The only constant thing in life is "change""... These changes can only be explained with this particular saying of Francois. Despite all these changes, I would agree with Francois just to an extent that change is really constant.
But hey,i just remembered that there is someone whom despite the technological changes and inventions here and there, HE REMAINS THE SAME DAY IN DAY OUT AND YEAR IN YEAR OUT. May I introduce this person to you by saying "HE IS THE ANCIENT OF DAYS, the "ARUGBO OJO", the "ADAGBA MAPAARO OYE"."
Am glad to know and to remind us all that irrespective of the technological development, GOD IS STILL GOD, HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER.
I'm glad to let you know that, He will not leave you, He never changes, He will and can never become "OLD SCHOOL". You can go to him and be rest assured that He will be there for you. He is a Constant God and his word is "the living word"
Folks, I DARE TO SCREAM MY THOTS AND SAY THAT "MY GOD IS MORE CONSTANT THAN CHANGE ITSELF"
Let me end by singing this song "ancient of days,
as old as you are (2x)
you will never change..."
"the only constant thing in life ischange God"
With love and prayers,
omo'ba!!!
LOUD VERSES: MALACHI 3 V. 6 "I AM THE LORD, AND I DO NOT CAHNGE ......"
NUMBERS 23 V. 19 "GOD IS NOT LIKE MEN, WHO LIE;HE IS NOT A HUMAN WHO CHANGES HIS MIND. WHATEVER HE PROMISES, HE DOES; HE SPEAKS, AND IT IS DONE.
"HEBREWS 13 V. 8 "JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER."
I must confess that Uloma did justice to this title and I had to align my thoughts with her that technology has indeed taken over quite a number of things. She takes us back to "the days of letter writing" as a means of communication using "postage stamps". (I can not recollect what a postage stamp looks like again since I can easily put a call across to a loved one or even send an electronic mail, the days of writing epistles like brother Paul are long gone never to return). Although, this article reminded me of how much I have missed writing "love notes" to loved ones, I remember my triangular love papers that I use to convey love messages to friends, how very much I have missed those days!!!
Uloma also reminded us of "the days of Birthday Cards", ahhh,I remember the good old secondary school days when you will lay your white bedspread on your bed when celebrating your birthday and then display all sorts of lovely and colourful birthday cards with lovely rhymes of birthday greetings and wishes.(All thanks to FB now, you do not even get up to five birthday cards if at all you get one and then your phone would beep all day, friends and loved ones sending birthday sms or calling you...technology at it again!) I still have past birthday greeting cards neatly kept away in my wardrobe, I think I cherished those cards way back because of the contents, need I say I miss those days too?
I remember those good days, how we would assist mum display xmas and new year cards in our living room in a decorative manner during the festive periods.
"The days of no cell phones" where Nitel was in charge have also been stolen by Technology, "the days of tally banking"(God bless any of the New Generation Banks if I enter and ever spend up to 30 mins to complete any transaction in this Jet age.) "The days of the manual typewriter" and on and on goes the lists of things that Technology has indeed taken over.I am sure you also can remember quite a number of these things...GONE ARE THE "GOOD" OLD DAYS NEVER TO BE RETURNED!!!
The good old days that have been stolen by Technolgy reminded me of Francois de la Rochefoucauld's words that says that "The only constant thing in life is "change""... These changes can only be explained with this particular saying of Francois. Despite all these changes, I would agree with Francois just to an extent that change is really constant.
But hey,i just remembered that there is someone whom despite the technological changes and inventions here and there, HE REMAINS THE SAME DAY IN DAY OUT AND YEAR IN YEAR OUT. May I introduce this person to you by saying "HE IS THE ANCIENT OF DAYS, the "ARUGBO OJO", the "ADAGBA MAPAARO OYE"."
Am glad to know and to remind us all that irrespective of the technological development, GOD IS STILL GOD, HE IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER.
I'm glad to let you know that, He will not leave you, He never changes, He will and can never become "OLD SCHOOL". You can go to him and be rest assured that He will be there for you. He is a Constant God and his word is "the living word"
Folks, I DARE TO SCREAM MY THOTS AND SAY THAT "MY GOD IS MORE CONSTANT THAN CHANGE ITSELF"
Let me end by singing this song "ancient of days,
as old as you are (2x)
you will never change..."
"the only constant thing in life is
With love and prayers,
omo'ba!!!
LOUD VERSES: MALACHI 3 V. 6 "I AM THE LORD, AND I DO NOT CAHNGE ......"
NUMBERS 23 V. 19 "GOD IS NOT LIKE MEN, WHO LIE;HE IS NOT A HUMAN WHO CHANGES HIS MIND. WHATEVER HE PROMISES, HE DOES; HE SPEAKS, AND IT IS DONE.
"HEBREWS 13 V. 8 "JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER."
Thursday, March 3, 2011
MO DUPE T'EMI!!!
"Dear Daddy,
I am grateful to you for how far you have brought me....
I look back and all I can scream is " THANK YOU DADDY!!!"
When I didn't finish with my desired garde after my first degree programme, I felt like a total failure,now I surely know better.
Now I know that you truly make all things beautiful in its time. (Ecclesiastes 3 v. 11.)
I respect you as a God who knows the end right from inception. I know I am not there yet but I am indeed grateful 'cos it is obvious that thus far, it has been you.
Now I know what it means to be blessed and highly favoured...
Now I know that it is not bygrade but by grace
Now I know it is not bymerit but by miracle
I love you Dad and always will I do...
"MO DUPE T'EMI!!!"
******mmmmwwwwwuahhhhh******"
PS: In whatever situation you find yourself, learn to "THANK GOD" (1 Thessalonians 5 v. 18)
Never compare yourself with anyone, I have come to realise that we are all on different races and on different tracks.
I got talking to a Sister/Friend today who made a higher grade than I did in school and at the moment, she is unemployed.....It just dawned on me that I really do not merit my current job but by virtue of the miracle daddy that I serve, I AM WHERE I AM!!! Not where I want to be but also not where I used to be, I am on my way and I am happy and grateful...
And to my Sister/Friend, you are in God's waiting room, it is just a matter of time....
With love and prayers,
omo'ba!
I am grateful to you for how far you have brought me....
I look back and all I can scream is " THANK YOU DADDY!!!"
When I didn't finish with my desired garde after my first degree programme, I felt like a total failure,now I surely know better.
Now I know that you truly make all things beautiful in its time. (Ecclesiastes 3 v. 11.)
I respect you as a God who knows the end right from inception. I know I am not there yet but I am indeed grateful 'cos it is obvious that thus far, it has been you.
Now I know what it means to be blessed and highly favoured...
Now I know that it is not by
Now I know it is not by
I love you Dad and always will I do...
"MO DUPE T'EMI!!!"
******mmmmwwwwwuahhhhh******"
PS: In whatever situation you find yourself, learn to "THANK GOD" (1 Thessalonians 5 v. 18)
Never compare yourself with anyone, I have come to realise that we are all on different races and on different tracks.
I got talking to a Sister/Friend today who made a higher grade than I did in school and at the moment, she is unemployed.....It just dawned on me that I really do not merit my current job but by virtue of the miracle daddy that I serve, I AM WHERE I AM!!! Not where I want to be but also not where I used to be, I am on my way and I am happy and grateful...
And to my Sister/Friend, you are in God's waiting room, it is just a matter of time....
With love and prayers,
omo'ba!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
story of my life
I stumbled on this write up which i wrote 4 yrs ago..........
Of a truth ......the story has become a reality ......he is faithful.
THE STORY OF MY LIFE..........by Adeteju Atanda-Ajimotokan on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 11:38am
13th August 2009,i looked back over the years and my deep thoughts gave birth to this short note.......
In the womb, GOD kept me and i said OLUWAKEMI;
Nursery school, He protected me and i said OLUWAPAMIMO;
Primary school, He overcame for me and i said OLUWASEGUN;
Secondary school, He glorified me and i said OLUWASOGO;
University, He lifted me up and i said OLUWAGBEMIGA;
Law School, He surprised me and i said OLUWAJOMILOJU;
During and after Nysc, I said OLUWATOBILOBA;
I look at where i am now and i am saying OLUWASEUN;
13th August 2010, i will be saying OLUWADOLAPO
In subsequent years, i will say OLUWADAMILOLA, OLUWATAMILORE,OLUWASEMILORE......
Through it all, i will say OLUWASEUNBABARALAYE MI!!!
Monday, February 21, 2011
GOD'S WAITING ROOM
I am angry!!!
Totally angry in my spirit man as I type this post.
I type with tears in my heart....
I am angry because the devil is trying to insult the God that I serve, the God that I worship, my maker through whom all things were created, my father through whom nothing is impossible....
YES!!!NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH THE GOD I SERVE!!!
During the powerful Church service yesterday, the Guest Minister made an altar call for women waiting on God for the fruit of the womb, and I was terribly shocked at the large turn out of women in this category. Quite a number of women were in this category and the M.O.G ministered unto them. I didnt know when tears started rolling down my face as I began to intercede for this women where I was standing. I also remembered that a newly wed sister in the choir at the last rehearsal shared her testimony of how God saved her life after going through a miscarriage.
I am certain that this is just the Devil's handiwork because my bible tells me that ......none shall miscarry.(Exodus 23v. 26)
I'm angry because about this time in year 2009, I also had a miscarriage but I am THANKFUL today that GOD HAS INDEED GIVEN ME A NEW SONG. He made me a JOYFUL MOTHER of a JOYFUL and BEAUTIFUL GIRL ever so full of life and I know for sure that He will yet do it for these women. I choose to call them "WAIING/ EXPECTANT MOTHERS".The devil is really trying to steal our joy as believers, to steal our testimonies...I make boldly to say today that we shouldnt allow the devil. If the devil cant steal our joy, know for sure that he cant keep our goods.
I have also been there before so I know what it really feels like to be in God's waiting room. Yours might not be for the fruit of the womb but for something else. Permit me to share with you some few dos and donts that I learnt while in the waiting room.
In God's waiting room , you DONT grumble, you DONT envy, you DONT complain, you DONT cry (this is hard but really it is the truth).
In God's waiting room, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!! you KEEP ON PRAISING GOD, YOU REJOICE WITH THOSE AROUND YOU, YOU CONFESS THE WORD OF GOD AND NOT THE DOCTOR'S REPORT (Remember God is the Greatest Physician).
I am convinced with no iota of doubt that God who did it for me is FAITHFUL and he will yet do it again for ALL THE WAITING MOTHERS. I encourage you to believe that God is a God of miracle. He has done it before and He will do it again because he makes all things beautiful in His time. I encourage you to take a step of faith and name your babies, furnish their nurseries, buy your baby's items, rehearse your testimonies,declare your confessions over and over again "I REFUSE TO BE BARREN" "I AM A JOYFUL MOTHER OF JOYFUL CHILDREN" "I REJECT MISCARRIAGE" , MY MARRIAGE SHALL BE BLESSED WITH CHILDREN SURROUNDING OUR TABLE"
YES!!!Go ahead and take that step of faith.
Remember that you create your own world with your thoughts and your confessions.
I am confident that with God all things are possible, I am confident that these women will stand in the church and testify to the goodness of the lord, I am confident that my dear sister will yet again stand with her baby in her arms and testify to God's faithfulness.
I AM CONFIDENT IN GOD AND HIS WORD!!!
I am confident that everyone in God's waiting room (be it for the fruit of the womb or whatsover) will stand to the shame of the devil and the glory of the God we serve.
I am confident that in God's waiting room, "weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning, I AM CONFIDENT that the "morning is here!
I am confident that we will sing "THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG....."
Yes I am angry at the devil but I am confident in my father!!!
With love and prayers,
Omoba.
Totally angry in my spirit man as I type this post.
I type with tears in my heart....
I am angry because the devil is trying to insult the God that I serve, the God that I worship, my maker through whom all things were created, my father through whom nothing is impossible....
YES!!!NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH THE GOD I SERVE!!!
During the powerful Church service yesterday, the Guest Minister made an altar call for women waiting on God for the fruit of the womb, and I was terribly shocked at the large turn out of women in this category. Quite a number of women were in this category and the M.O.G ministered unto them. I didnt know when tears started rolling down my face as I began to intercede for this women where I was standing. I also remembered that a newly wed sister in the choir at the last rehearsal shared her testimony of how God saved her life after going through a miscarriage.
I am certain that this is just the Devil's handiwork because my bible tells me that ......none shall miscarry.(Exodus 23v. 26)
I'm angry because about this time in year 2009, I also had a miscarriage but I am THANKFUL today that GOD HAS INDEED GIVEN ME A NEW SONG. He made me a JOYFUL MOTHER of a JOYFUL and BEAUTIFUL GIRL ever so full of life and I know for sure that He will yet do it for these women. I choose to call them "WAIING/ EXPECTANT MOTHERS".The devil is really trying to steal our joy as believers, to steal our testimonies...I make boldly to say today that we shouldnt allow the devil. If the devil cant steal our joy, know for sure that he cant keep our goods.
I have also been there before so I know what it really feels like to be in God's waiting room. Yours might not be for the fruit of the womb but for something else. Permit me to share with you some few dos and donts that I learnt while in the waiting room.
In God's waiting room , you DONT grumble, you DONT envy, you DONT complain, you DONT cry (this is hard but really it is the truth).
In God's waiting room, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!! you KEEP ON PRAISING GOD, YOU REJOICE WITH THOSE AROUND YOU, YOU CONFESS THE WORD OF GOD AND NOT THE DOCTOR'S REPORT (Remember God is the Greatest Physician).
I am convinced with no iota of doubt that God who did it for me is FAITHFUL and he will yet do it again for ALL THE WAITING MOTHERS. I encourage you to believe that God is a God of miracle. He has done it before and He will do it again because he makes all things beautiful in His time. I encourage you to take a step of faith and name your babies, furnish their nurseries, buy your baby's items, rehearse your testimonies,declare your confessions over and over again "I REFUSE TO BE BARREN" "I AM A JOYFUL MOTHER OF JOYFUL CHILDREN" "I REJECT MISCARRIAGE" , MY MARRIAGE SHALL BE BLESSED WITH CHILDREN SURROUNDING OUR TABLE"
YES!!!Go ahead and take that step of faith.
Remember that you create your own world with your thoughts and your confessions.
I am confident that with God all things are possible, I am confident that these women will stand in the church and testify to the goodness of the lord, I am confident that my dear sister will yet again stand with her baby in her arms and testify to God's faithfulness.
I AM CONFIDENT IN GOD AND HIS WORD!!!
I am confident that everyone in God's waiting room (be it for the fruit of the womb or whatsover) will stand to the shame of the devil and the glory of the God we serve.
I am confident that in God's waiting room, "weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning, I AM CONFIDENT that the "morning is here!
I am confident that we will sing "THIS IS MY STORY, THIS IS MY SONG....."
Yes I am angry at the devil but I am confident in my father!!!
With love and prayers,
Omoba.
Friday, February 11, 2011
I Saved My Life And Left My Child To Die
I Saved My Life And Left My Child To Die
COULDN'T HELP BUT TO SHARE....
SIMPLY CLICK ON THE TITLE IN BOLD AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE SITE (FEMME LOUNGE) WHERE THE STORY WAS PUBLISHED.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS WOMAN/MOTHER?
COULDN'T HELP BUT TO SHARE....
SIMPLY CLICK ON THE TITLE IN BOLD AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE SITE (FEMME LOUNGE) WHERE THE STORY WAS PUBLISHED.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS WOMAN/MOTHER?
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