THE MIRROR OF OUR EVERYDAY LIFE

THE MIRROR OF OUR EVERYDAY LIFE

  June 27, 2017    The Ambassador

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The mirror shows us a physical reflection of what we look like but in our children, we often see manifestations of characters we didn’t teach them.I once heard a mother asked her child, “Where did you learn all this from?” 

Most parents are not mindful of the things they do in front of their children: the music and movies they listen and watch, the conversation they have and the type of friends they invite into their homes. Children often learn by practicing the things they see their parents doing.

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. – Deu. 6:6-7.

When we intentionally fill our hearts and our minds with God’s word, it becomes part of us. As God’s words flows naturally from our hearts and mouths, we leave a strong legacy of faith for our children.

Most people often reflect the kind of family or environment they grew up in till adulthood. 

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WHEN YOU ASK AND RECEIVE NOT

WHEN YOU ASK AND RECEIVE NOT

  June 05, 2017    The Ambassador

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“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not what I say?” – Luke 6:46

Many parents are often drawn to do more for the obedient child, granting almost any request they made. When a child questions his parent’s authority, that child is disrespectful and he’s mostly scolded or punished for his behavior.

God is our heavenly Father who lives forever. When He gives an instruction, He expects us to carry it out immediately and not later. But so often we question His authority and overlook His command, and only remember Him whenever we are in need.

Ignoring God’s instructions has consequences – many a time it leads to delay in the actualization of God’ plan for your life, or it could lead to a destiny cut-short as in the case of Samson.

Jesus said, “Whoever comes to me, hears my words and does them… is like a man which built an house and laid his foundation on a rock; when the flood comes, it would not be shaken.”

What is God asking you to do today? God's instructions are always accompanied with miracles.

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HOW TO LOVE PERFECTLY

HOW TO LOVE PERFECTLY

  March 11, 2017    The Ambassador

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A lot of parents do love their children. They desire the best for every one of their child. Many a time while expressing this love, they take it too far. A girl ones said, “I love my mum but she suffocates me. She doesn’t trust me. I can’t wait to get to college where I will be free”. Parents go as far as snooping around their children’s phone especially their daughters. Second guessing every friend they make and questioning every judgement they come to without proper conversation about the reason they arrived at that decision. This kind of love parents express is suffocating and often leads to more harm than good.

We all struggle in our relationships. Whether we are a parent or child, husband or wife, single or married, we find it very difficult to express love the right way. We let our fears and doubts to corrupt the love in our heart which pushes us to act in contrast to what loves says.

Apostle Paul described love in 1 Corinthians 13:7-8, “Love bears all things, believes all things, hope on all things, endures all things, and it never fails”. His words sound amazing and inspiring. Practicing it may be difficult but it will definitely bear good fruits. During my five years stay in college I didn’t get involved in drugs, alcoholism, cult or anything that will daunt my image. This wasn’t because I was perfect but i have this feeling that my guardian trusted me to always make the right choice. I didn’t want to break that trust, hence I composed myself.

When we walk with Jesus, keeping ourselves in His love and allowing His word to abide in us, we will reflect more and more of His likeness. We might still make mistakes, but God will cause good to come out of every situation. His love always protects and it never fails.  

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WHAT IS LOVE ALL ABOUT

WHAT IS LOVE ALL ABOUT

  February 17, 2017    The Ambassador

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McGovern wrote a book about his daughter Terry, who died of alcoholism in 1994. After the tragedy, Mcgovern went through Terry's diaries and discovered that he was not as good a father as he had thought he'd been. While he was spending his time fighting for political offices. Terry was at home writing in her diary that she missed her daddy, but he probably didn't miss her because he probably didn't care about her. McGovern wrote in his advice to parents, "show more love to your kids by spending more time with them, especially during the adolescent years - no matter what it costs your career. That way neither of you will have regrets. “I’d give everything i have for one more afternoon with Terry, just to tell her how much i love her"- McGovern. 

"Though i bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though i give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing" - 1 Cor 13:3. It is amazing that we no longer want to invest our time in relationships. We no longer have time for the people in our lives because of tight schedule. We no longer have time because we are so concerned about acquiring wealth and comfort for the people that needs our attention. 

Why is "spending time" very important when it comes to love? The Bible says in 1 John 3:18, "my little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but indeed and in truth". The most desired gift of love is focused attention. I want to see your eyes. i want to talk. I want to listen. I want to fellowship. The greatest gift you can give anybody is your time. It's the most precious and desired gift because life is time. Most relationships are time-starved. A lot of things do rob our relationships of time such as work, hobbies, activities or too much church involvement can rob a relationship. To save a dying relationship, invest more of your time.

Why is now the best time to show love? Because you don't know how long you are going to have the opportunity to do it. Circumstances change. People die. Children grow up and leave home. You are not guaranteed a tomorrow. The Bible says, "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it. Say not to your neighbour, Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give; when you have it by you." - Pro. 3:27-28. 

Life is love. Love is forever. The secret to a lasting legacy is love. "Three things will last forever - faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is LOVE" 1 Cor. 13:13.

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