Don’t let oppositions and critics discourage you from pursuing your dreams. Dream Bigger dreams.
When nobody cheered for me, I cheered for myself knowing fully well I will reap the fruits of my labor. I dare not let people get in the way of my destiny.
No.1 Fan
Believe in the power of your dreams and have faith in God.
You might as well be happy in WHO you are, WHAT you have and WHERE you live. Joy and contentment are not found in possessions, people, places or professions. Christ alone is our sufficiency, and Christ is everywhere.
When someone values your friendship they can always find the time, regardless of how busy they are. When they don’t, they make time for other people and all your effort to reconnect goes unnoticed. It’s not you, it’s them, it’s just life!
Live your life unapologetically. Those who will like you will do and those who won’t, just won’t. Don’t let anyone dictate how you should live your life. If they have a problem with you they can take it up with God. ~ Buky Ojelabi
Run your own race and stay in your lane. God has a specific path for you, where you will excel. ― Buky Ojelabi
When God wants to do something new in your life, He takes certain people out of your life so no one can take credit for His glory. God will not share His glory with anyone!
My name is the Lord! I won’t let idols or humans share my glory and praise. Isaiah 42:8
What seems like rejection is God’s way of protecting you. God is setting you up for a blessing. Keep your eyes on Him, He hasn’t forgotten about you. It not over until God’s word is fulfilled in your life! Amen!
Trust God when it doesn’t make sense. Trust Him when it looks impossible. That is real faith. When we are faithless, God is forever faithful.
You have to be willing to be hated by the very people you love and are trying to reach. ~ Walter Martin.
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. Revelation 2:10
True Love Takes Risk
Dear God, As I lay my head down to sleep, let your voice be the one I hear. In the morning time, fill me with your holy presence. – Buky Ojelabi
Public display of affection is not an indication of a happy relationship. True love has nothing to prove. ~ Buky Ojelabi
Prayer is the first most important conversation of your day with God. Don’t miss your daily appointment with God.
Pay attention & Listen! What God has to say to you is more important than what you have to say to Him.
If Prayer is conversation with God, then a conversation should consist of both speaking and listening. Practice the act of waiting on God in prayer. Spend the first-half worshipping and speaking with God and the second-half just listening and taking notes. When God speaks, you will know.
God speaks to those who are listening. Prayer is a two-way conversation with God,
not a monologue.
“Speak. I’m your servant, ready to listen.” (1 Samuel 3:10)
Prayer
May Heaven hear your voice and may you enjoy His sweet presence. May the sound of Heaven invade your heart. May you hear the voice of many waters and a mighty rushing wind. Amen.
Forgiveness is the best parting gift you can offer to those who hurt you, not revenge.
Dear Friends,
Our prayers are more than words alone. Let us pray with an open heart and expectancy. An open heart is when we give no room to unforgiveness, offense or malice. As you approach God surrender all to Him, give over your will and power to dictate the outcome. Remember you’ve been unsuccessful doing it your way.
“The attitude of your heart when you pray is just as important as the frequency of your prayer.” — Buky Ojelabi
You must believe God hears your prayer and trust Him to work all things out in your favor. Prayer is a heart issue since the heart is the battlefield of spiritual warfare. Give no place to worry and discouragement. Have a scripture in hand to pray along with when doubt creeps in.
Bear in mind our battles are not against flesh and blood. We don’t fight with mare words, which are not effective. We war and fight on our knees in prayer and that is how you will win any battle in life.
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 6:12)
Friends, you are more than a conqueror and the Lord is with you at all times. Stay blessed!
Your friend and fellow laborer in Christ,
Buky
I’m reminded of this bible verse in Matt 26:11 – The poor you will always have with you. The same is true of little people with little minds and little dreams. They’re everywhere, there’s no getting away from them. Maybe it’s you, I shudder to think may be I am. Little people are not likely to accept they have little minds or dreams.
A decade ago my dreams were very little, although they seem enormous back then. We were once little people with little minds and little dreams. But God!
Little people often use big words to make them feel big and important. They forget “words does not make the man.”
You will encounter little people along the way, don’t let them infect you with their small mindedness. They can’t help it. If you stick around them long enough with your big dreams and ambition, they may gradually talk you out of them. Match to the beat of your own sound, pursue those gigantic dreams. Besides, little people need Big people with big minds and dreams to teach them a lesson or two about living in a big world.
Don’t let little people with little minds and little dreams persuade you from pursuing BIG dreams.
Family isn’t always about blood. They’re those who through patience and love fight to remain in your life. They’re willing to put aside their feelings by loving you through it all. Yes, we play, we fight and the best part we make up. That is family!
Avoid the temptation of being drawn into silly debate. Don’t fall into traps set by those with hidden agendas. You have nothing to prove.
There is a reason God created you the way you are. God doesn’t make mistakes and all of His creation is good. God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31
Embrace all of you. If you are good enough for God, you are enough! Over the years, gradually, I’ve come to love all of me. From my name to my accent, the way I walk into a room, my laughter and down to how I write.
The world is full of same ol’ same ol’. Be the difference; a rarity not a clone.
My biggest surprise has been how other people have embraced and celebrated my authentic self. The very thing I didn’t appreciate about myself is what others love most about moi. Who knew! Seriously, to think I’ve wasted all that time and energy trying to be someone else? Lol!
You’re a rainbow, beautiful and majestic with no shades of grey. The world awaits your uniqueness. See your difference as a strength, not as a weakness.
Unforgettable You!
The real you is what others will connect with on a deeper spiritual level, which is what makes you unforgettable.
Your difference is your uniqueness, not a weakness.
How others treat you is their Fate, and how you respond is your Portion. ~ Buky Ojelabi
Remember this: The person who plants a little will have a small harvest. But the person who plants a lot will have a big harvest. 2 Corinthians 9:6
How others treat you is their fate.
Love all of you; who you were and the person you are becoming. You are the total package!
I was foolish, I’ve been stupid, and I will no doubt make dumb decisions in the future. But I’m not where I used to be. God is still working in me; I am well on my way to an amazing future!
Has someone told you that your past disqualifies you from serving God and holding a spiritual office?
Apostle Paul is an example of someone who sinned against God yet he laid down his past at the feet of Christ, instead of wallowing in guilt and misery. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
Today, we read all about the great work Apostle Paul did for the kingdom. Where are the naysayers? Nowhere! Be encouraged
Jesus came to save sinners.
God Anoints those He Appoints. God Doesn’t Call the Qualified…God Qualifies the Called!
Don’t be deceived; no one is perfect, blameless or without sin. Stop being hard on yourself. Jesus loves you just the way you are! He loves you too much to leave you where you are, He wants you to go further, come higher and closer to Him in your walk with Him.
You are not defined by your past and you are not who you used to be. Forgive yourself and move on
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” (2 Cor 5:17).
You’ve been bought with a price; the blood of the lamb, Jesus Christ. God dearly loves you; He gave his only begotten Son just for you. Be mindful of His love today and always. Be blessed.
