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A few days ago, I wrote along these lines.

I still feel burdened to progress in this direction.

Perhaps only eternity will reveal the power unleashed by our words.

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love IT shall eat its fruit” Solomon said.

That means whatever you desire is in your mouth.

Poverty and prosperity are in the power of the tongue.

Which do you choose?When you have insufficient cash and your bills are due, do you say “I’m broke” or do you say “I’m temporarily out of cash but my God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory through Christ Jesus.”

When you feel that fever coming on, do you say “I’m so sick” or do you say “My body feels kinda funny but I know that by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed.”

When you feel like you flunked the examination or the interview, do you say “I know I have failed” or do you say “I still believe that I am the head and not the tail.”

The way to change your life is to change your words.

Your life is ultimately the product of words you have spoken over the years.

if you don’t like what you seeing, change what you are saying.

Why not start practicing from today?

Isn’t amazing that we take God for granted so often.

We step out of our homes in the morning and return safe in the evenings and we assume that we kept ourselves safe throughout the day.

We travel by air, road, sea …and think we arrived safely because we boarded the right vehicles.

We eat different meals in restaurants, cafeteria, “buka” and conclude that we had no case of food poisoning just because we washed our hands properly or dropped by at the most hygienic eatery.

We use our computers and they don’t crash so we boast that it is because we use this antivirus and that security software.

We are promoted on the job and enjoy breakthroughs in our businesses and we grin because we think all the wonderful things we enjoy are a result of our intelligence and wit.

Hmmm…

We must always appreciate God for the good things we enjoy.

Truth be told-there are people who are smarter, faster, stronger and more discrete than us who still err and experience major mishaps.

We aren’t blessed because we are “all that”.We are blessed because of the goodness of God.

If this bruises your ego, I have no apologies.I tell you the truth, you are blessed the way you are because of the mercies of God so the next time you are tempted to boast of your string of accomplishments, watch it…give God ALL the GLORY.

Thank God.

Let that be your watchword this weekend.Thank God.

Reflect on His goodness and let Him know how grateful you are.

Thank Him…now.

Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it.

I remember how I used to ask God fro open doors and access to new levels.

The last few weeks have presented so many open doors that I am beginning to learn how to resist the temptation to satisfy everyone else at the expense of myself.

Please don’t get it twisted.I enjoy serving people.I was born to do that.

Nevertheless, every now and then, you feel the strain that comes from being ambidextrous and being in “high demand”

Just to give you a clue of what I’m talking about.

I flew in from Abuja on Monday.

Had series of engagements on Tuesday.

Had to shop for a couple of things on Wednesday.

Had to sort out some business demands on Thursday.

Travelled throgh heavy traffic to Ibadan that same Thursday.

Returned to Lagos on Friday.

Had an appointment to keep on Saturday.

Now it’s early sunday morning (few minutes past 1am now)and I am putting final preparations to the messages I’m preaching in a few hours.

I’m speaking for a friend at an early morning service then I’m off to Ibadan to stand in for a senior colleague.

I have to be back in Lagos tommorrow because I have an early morning appointment to keep on Monday morning and guess what?

I have to take off to Abuja again Tuesday evening or first flight on Wednesday to speak Wednesday evening…

What do you say?

I say “Oh help me God.

P.S.:I’m not complaining.Truth be told, a part of me actually enjoys it.

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You may have heard this statement before or may be you haven’t.
If you have, let me remind you…if you haven’t, let me tell you-this too shall pass.

In several passages of the Bible, you read “and it came to pass…”

Just in case you are wondering what “it” is, let me shed a little light.

“It” could be a financial crises…
“It” could be spiritual dryness…
“It” could be pressure on your job…
“It” could be indescribable pain…
“It” could be fear of the future…
“It” could be low self esteem.
Whatever “it” is, it shall pass.

God is the only permanent factor in life.
Every other thing will fade away…except it is in God.

No condition is permanent until God makes it so.

Now, don’t get this wrong-people prolong some seasons in their lives through their actions and inactions but the idea I am passing across is that anything that can be seen, that is man-made can fade and will fade away.

The same thing applies to every challenge you are going through right now.

It makes no difference how tough life seems, keep your eyes on Jesus, the author and the finisher of your faith.He’ll see you through it.

Always remember that tests precede testimonies…examination comes just before prommotion.
Every test is an opprtunity for you to show how much you have learnt.
When you go through funny phases in life, don’t let those faces faze you.

Maintain your trust in God.He never fails.

The stars may lose their shine.

The flowers may fade.

Men grow old and dies.

God’s word will never lie.

This too shall pass.

If you haven’t read the first part, you can do that here.

Let me give you the other points Dr. Maduka shared.

• Accept that EVERY ENTERPRISE NEEDS PROFFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT.

His words :”When we started, I and my wife made all the decisions but we later realized that we needed to hire professionals to expand our business…”

• Forge a TEAM OF EMPLOYEES.

His words :”Don’t just get a group of people.Get able and willing people who understand your vision and help you to accomplish it.“

• Come up with a STRATEGY FOR WINNING in an unpredictable environment.

His words : “You know the government policies change almost every six months in this our country…we have to always study and come up with ways to win no matter what tthe challenges and policies are.”

• RESIST THE TEMPTATION to show that “you  have arrived.”

His words :”…Even after I had made a lot of money, nobody knew.I kept on living a normal life.I was driving the same car, wearing the same clothes…living in the same house I was living in when I was still struggling…Avoid the social pressure to look successful…this shoe I’m wearing, I have had it for fifteen years.Isn’t it still looking good?”

When he said that, everyone erupted in laughter.

• KEEP TRACK OF ALL THE ACTIVITIES of your organisation.

His words :” Don’t just spend without having proper records.Have the details of everything that goes out and everything that comes in.

• GET YOUR PRODUCT into the market.

His words:” Know your customers and keep in touch with them…”

• ANTICIPATE CHALLENGES

His words :”Problems always show up.You must prepare for them to win”

If you ask me, that’s a lot to think about.So I’d let you do just that.

Think about it.Remember, WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT, YOU BRING ABOUT.

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You can get copies from bookstores nationwide.

Enjoy your day.