IT IS NOT ABOUT YOUR LOVE BUT HIS LOVE

1Jo 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
1Jo 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Jo 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
1Jo 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

Almost all Christians know that God loves them. At basic level, we understand that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jn 3:16). However, we have got to truly believe in the Love of God.

1Jo 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us

Know the Love of God and believe it (Him).

Understanding God’s perfect love for us (not our love for Him) will make us realize that as Jesus is, right now, so are we in this world (not the world to come).

1Jo 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Co 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Rom 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

With this understanding, you can never fear the day of judgement because Christ is your righteousness, your sanctification, your holiness, your all in all.

With this understanding, all fear (fear of death, fear of hell, fear of future, fear of poverty, etc) are all gone because you have life, eternal and financial security in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19).

If you still fear any of these things, it is because you do not yet fully understand His love for you. Before you knew Christ, before you could ever do anything good or bad, God loved you and still loves you. So, right now, after giving your life to Christ, God still loves you. All of your service and reciprocated love (as it were) is all because Christ loves you first.

1Jo 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have [somewhat] against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

So, keep operating in the first love of Jesus. Never forget the first love! It is not your love for Him, but, all about His love for you. ...

Reference
Teachingoftheword.com (aka totw)

everydayfeminism.com

IT IS NOT ABOUT YOUR LOVE BUT HIS LOVE

1Jo 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
1Jo 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Jo 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
1Jo 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.

Almost all Christians know that God loves them. At basic level, we understand that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (Jn 3:16). However, we have got to truly believe in the Love of God.

1Jo 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us

Know the Love of God and believe it (Him).

Understanding God’s perfect love for us (not our love for Him) will make us realize that as Jesus is, right now, so are we in this world (not the world to come).

1Jo 4:17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
1Co 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
Rom 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

With this understanding, you can never fear the day of judgement because Christ is your righteousness, your sanctification, your holiness, your all in all.

With this understanding, all fear (fear of death, fear of hell, fear of future, fear of poverty, etc) are all gone because you have life, eternal and financial security in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19).

If you still fear any of these things, it is because you do not yet fully understand His love for you. Before you knew Christ, before you could ever do anything good or bad, God loved you and still loves you. So, right now, after giving your life to Christ, God still loves you. All of your service and reciprocated love (as it were) is all because Christ loves you first.

1Jo 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us.
Rev 2:4 Nevertheless I have [somewhat] against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

So, keep operating in the first love of Jesus. Never forget the first love! It is not your love for Him, but, all about His love for you. ...

Reference
Teachingoftheword.com (aka totw)

everydayfeminism.com

"Celebrate"

By BOUQUI Featuring Da Truth

Cleaning my face in my bedroom
I was born in praise and thank You
For the shows, the videos, the interview
I thank You ‘cause Your love came through
Ah
Back then, it was freestyle

Drumming on the table to the songs that we mime
From a hobby to a ministry
I take no credit
I owe it to the Trinity
Ah ah
I don’t deserve a love like this
For my sins, He took the ultimate risk
This is the faith that I believe in
Songs that I am singing
Checked every word, every letter
Speak it to the people so that they can know You better
It’s not like I am so much better
It’s only by Your grace, I take the background

I throw my hands up
Like every day, like every day
I throw my hands up
Today, today, with You I dey relate
I throw my hands up
Like every day, like every day
I throw my hands up
Today, today, with You I dey relate
Your love dey make me dey…
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
Your love dey make me dey…
Jubilate, jubilate eh
Your love dey make me dey…
Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate
Jubilate, jubilate eh

Credit : lyricsbible.blogspot.com.ng

Journey Trusting

I feel this need to control,
A great thirst no to lose the drivers sit,
I don't seek to control others,
So I don't feel wrong,
Or could I just be wrong?

He is privileged,
He is gifted,
That's why he can,
I have nothing so don't expect much,
Or could it be something else?

There is this cloak,
It limit ones vision,
They call it sun shade,
Wrong,
It promises a shade,
But I don't feel the comfort still, why?

I am here,
I am you,
Don't shy away,
Don't give up for less,
I can grow you,

Journey Trusting,
Give me the wheel,
Let me fuel your ability,
I will give you boldness,
Take me, FAITH.

"He that believes in Me (who cleaves to and trust in and relies on Me), as the scripture hath said, from his innermost being shall flow (continually) springs and rivers of living water." John 7:37

The Promise --- Isaiah 50:4

" The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.
King James Version" (KJV)

LOVE

The nineteenth generation enjoyed its fruit

The twentieth generation denied its truth

Youngsters gave it their according meanings.

Families does least enjoy its knitting

Vocally sought for in every gathering

Believed to be the foundation of every marriage

Emphatically preached in every religious quarters

Yet the most scarce commodity of a  human character

Your absence is believed to be the cause of most violence

Yet you seem not concerend about man's insolence

But sincerely your intentions are right

Only required of men to use you aright.

LOVE sincerely covers the law.(It all).

(Show a little bit of love and kindness never go along with hatred, learn to make the world a happy place.)

#israelkuti.

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Credit :
livelovelearnbreathe.wordpress.com

Challenging Exam Made Easy After Understanding Righteousness

I recently completed my third year in university with amazing results, thanks to Jesus.

I began listening to Joseph Prince’s daily webcast in the weeks before the final examinations. The message of grace radically changed my approach to studying. I began to declare that I am the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ and claimed the marks I wanted because I knew I had that privilege as a 100 percent forgiven and beloved child of God.

As I sat for each paper, I put all my faith in Jesus’ finished work and not my preparation. This gave me great relief, knowing that I didn’t have to rely on my efforts, but could trust Jesus to give me the marks I wanted.

One particular subject, philosophy, was supposed to be an open book, group-based exam. However, at the last minute, the professor changed it to an individual exam where we had to write four essays in two and a half hours. Although I had access to my notes, I had barely studied as I thought it would be a group-based paper. I sat for the paper almost unprepared.

Believing that Jesus could do the impossible, I simply prayed that He would guide my mind and hand in the exam. I prayed in tongues and saw my mind overflowing with ideas for each essay and my hands freely writing with great ease. Throughout the whole exam, I had peace and experienced what was like a download of knowledge and wisdom from heaven!

After all my exams were over, I began to have doubts about the marks I’d prayed for based on how difficult the papers were. However, during those moments, I would claim out loud the marks I had prayed for.

I proclaimed, “Even though it seems impossible, I thank You, Jesus, for providing the marks I have asked for.” I pictured the marks in my mind and claimed them in faith.

As the university began posting marks, I was shocked—Jesus had provided more than I asked for! Not only that, but my posted marks were revised upwards in the following days! I have never seen this happen before as what is posted is usually the final mark. In addition, I had prayed for an 85 percent for my philosophy but when I checked my mark, it wasn’t 85 percent but 95 percent! I thought I was dreaming and blinked twice to make sure it was right!

Jesus showed me practically what grace means—unmerited and undeserved favor.

In total, He gave me 15 cent more than the marks I had asked for. None of this would have ever been possible if it weren’t for His wonderful grace. This term, which was supposed to be the hardest in our program, turned out to be one of the easiest for me because I stopped trusting in my efforts, and began trusting in Him!

I am truly grateful for Joseph Prince’s messages as they opened my eyes to this revelation and my life has been amazing since! All praise and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!

Reference :
JosephPrince.com

Anzisha Prize 2016 for Africans top young entrepreneurs $75000 prize & more

Application Deadline: 15 April 2016

Are you one of Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs? Do you know someone who may be?

The 2016 Anzisha Prize application window is officially open!  The prize is open to any African national under the age of 22 with an active project, social venture or for-profit business based on the continent. The judging criteria for the prize has been refined for 2016 to better represent the entrepreneurial talent that the Anzisha Prize wants to uncover and support.

Hosted by the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation, the Anzisha Prize celebrates initiative and innovation. Now in its fifth year, the Prize has grown into one of the most sought after awards for young entrepreneurs on the continent.

‘Anzisha’ means ‘initiate’ in Swahili, and that is what the Prize is about. Africa’s solutions lies within its youth, and the Anzisha Prize is looking for young leaders between the ages of 15 and 22 who are using entrepreneurship to solve problems in their communities and inspire change.

Eligibility Requirements

You must be between 15 and 22 years old with an ID document or Passport to present as evidence. Anyone born before April 16, 1994 or after April 16, 2001 will not be considered.
You must be a national of an African country with a business based in Africa for African customers/ beneficiaries.
Your business must be up and running. The Anzisha Prize is not for great ideas or business plans – you must have already started, and be able to prove it! You have time to get started now and have tangible results to share before applications open.
Your business, invention or social project can be in any field or industry (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.). Any kind of venture is welcome to apply.
Individuals who apply must be one of the founding members of a business (for example, 2 or 3 co-founders who started a business together). One person can apply for the Prize, on behalf of the team.
Fellowship Worth:

Value of the Fellowship- Additional investment of $8 000/ $10 000 in each fellow

Monetary Reward of a shared amount of $75 000
$2000 access to a world- renowned Entrepreneurial Leadership curriculum and training with the potential for further investment based on engagement and performance
$2 500 worth of rewards from consulting and mentorship services
$2000 worth of rewards from Global speaking events or Experts in Residence support
$1000 worth of rewards from Regional Indabas across the continent
$500 worth of equipment
Each fellow also gains access to the African Leadership Academy network.

Selection Criteria:

Relevance: Has the young entrepreneur identified a clear business opportunity or social need in Africa?
Effectiveness: Does the venture created by the young entrepreneur effectively respond to this relevant need or opportunity?
Jobs Impact: Has the venture created any jobs to date and does it have the potential to create more jobs with support from Anzisha?
Scalability: If the venture is a for-profit business, does it already earn revenues and does it have potential increase revenues with the support of Anzisha? If the venture is a not-for-profit enterprise, does it already reach beneficiaries and does it have the potential to reach many more beneficiaries with support from Anzisha?
Leadership Potential: Does the young entrepreneur have clearly demonstrated leadership potential and an ability to inspire others? Can this potential be accelerated by being part of the African Leadership Academy community?
Timeline:

Semi-finalists will be chosen on a rolling admissions basis, so get your application in early! If you have a very strong application, we could be visiting you very soon!

15 March 2016: Early Bird applications reviewed.
15 April 2016: Application Deadline.
July/ August 2016: Semi-finalist due diligence visits and and final selection.
September 2016: Anzisha Prize Finalists  for 2016 announced.
November 2016: Anzisha Prize Week & Awards Ceremony.

Apply Now for the Anzisha Prize 2016

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2016 Anzisha Prize

www.oppurtunitiesforafricans.com