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09/12/2021

Happy Birthday our very own Soniade, more age and grace to you.
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18/10/2021

01/10/2021

Good morning ..Happy New Month to you and your family members.

30/09/2021

Who else can do it if not Him...

01/05/2021

29/03/2021

https://www.facebook.com/107475387604969/posts/285230379829468/?d=n
STOP MAKING PEOPLE FEEL SORRY FOR YOU.

Let me start by saying: we all have issues going on in our lives; issues that when people get to hear about it from a human perspective they will feel sorry for us. But imagine what the world would be like if we all carry our problems on our her heads, walking up and down; explaining to everyone we see with the aim for them to feel ‘sorry’ for us. Trust me, it won’t be a place that you will want to be.

Honestly, I’ve actually met some people who are like that. Every time you meet them they have a sorrowful story to tell, and in a teary manner too - All with the intention that you feel ‘sorry’ for them. Well, as I said in one of my previous nuggets, there is nothing wrong for you to share what you’re going through with someone.
There are times when sharing it brings relief (clears your chest); and can even get you help.
However, on the flip side of things when your intention is to always make people to feel ‘sorry’ for you, well I am sorry to say ‘you’re on the wrong path’ no matter how positive you might be from your perspective. Your frequent stories of sorrow does comes with some amount of weariness, and could end up causing people to developing apathy instead of empathy towards you - you’ll bore them with what is seen as your stories of complaints, murmuring and tears. So here is my mantra “give the world the sunshine and tell Jesus the rest”. That doesn’t mean you “fake it until you’re get it”; but you look in the right direction for the help that is readily available from above, and not in the wrong direction (to people) and most of the time to the wrong person(s) for help. Lift up your eyes unto to hills, from whence cometh your help...your help is from the Lord (Psalm 121:1-2)
As you go this week remember to “ put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help” Psalm 146:3 (KJV)

Don’t forget to smile coz it looks good on you.
God bless you
Pst. K*ku

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS

STOP MAKING PEOPLE FEEL SORRY FOR YOU.

Let me start by saying: we all have issues going on in our lives; issues that when people get to hear about it from a human perspective they will feel sorry for us. But imagine what the world would be like if we all carry our problems on our her heads, walking up and down; explaining to everyone we see with the aim for them to feel ‘sorry’ for us. Trust me, it won’t be a place that you will want to be.

Honestly, I’ve actually met some people who are like that. Every time you meet them they have a sorrowful story to tell, and in a teary manner too - All with the intention that you feel ‘sorry’ for them. Well, as I said in one of my previous nuggets, there is nothing wrong for you to share what you’re going through with someone.
There are times when sharing it brings relief (clears your chest); and can even get you help.
However, on the flip side of things when your intention is to always make people to feel ‘sorry’ for you, well I am sorry to say ‘you’re on the wrong path’ no matter how positive you might be from your perspective. Your frequent stories of sorrow does comes with some amount of weariness, and could end up causing people to developing apathy instead of empathy towards you - you’ll bore them with what is seen as your stories of complaints, murmuring and tears. So here is my mantra “give the world the sunshine and tell Jesus the rest”. That doesn’t mean you “fake it until you’re get it”; but you look in the right direction for the help that is readily available from above, and not in the wrong direction (to people) and most of the time to the wrong person(s) for help. Lift up your eyes unto to hills, from whence cometh your help...your help is from the Lord (Psalm 121:1-2)
As you go this week remember to “ put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help” Psalm 146:3 (KJV)

Don’t forget to smile coz it looks good on you.
God bless you
Pst K*ku

22/03/2021

*PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS*
*LET GO! PART II*
https://www.facebook.com/kumbasippoofficial/posts/280682980284208

From Part I, we understand that when we try to hold on to people or things we should let go, we end up hurting ourselves. We even hate people unnecessarily because we are are trying to justify our own intentions and actions.

The truth is that is how most of us react when we hold on to what we should let go. Each time we see that person going around about their business, the deep resentment and hate in us becomes activated; even their smiles and happiness suppresses our own joy which then becomes thinner and thinner.

The hard truth is that not everybody who comes into our lives: be it the opposite s*x or the same is meant to stay forever. Just like the seasons of life come and go, some people are just for a season or a particular phase in our lives. Unfortunately, some of us on the other hand try to hold on to them thinking they must stay.

Are you still holding unto someone that you should have let go off long ago? Beloved LET GO! Or you’ll end up missing out on the next person for the next season. There are some people if you keep holding on to them when you should have let them go, their bad deeds will ‘erase’ all the good deeds; and the wounds can cut so deep leaving you terribly hurt. Sadly, that hurt can build up to hate and we eventually end up losing ourselves. So here is my mantra:
be grateful for the people that comes into your life; enjoy true and sincere relationship with them but ask God for the Grace to let go once their season is over.

As you go this week, meditate on what the Lord told His servant Jeremiah “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope”. Jer. 29:11(NKJV)

The thing or that person person you will want to hold on to might just be an imposter of the original one. Don’t get addicted to fake things. You might not have the time and energy to enjoy the real things and people that may come along.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you
God bless you
*Pst. K*ku*

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
LET GO! PART II

From Part I, we understand that when we try to hold on to people or things we should let go, we end up hurting ourselves. We even hate people unnecessarily because we are are trying to justify our own intentions and actions.

The truth is that is how most of us react when we hold on to what we should let go. Each time we see that person going around about their business, the deep resentment and hate in us becomes activated; even their smiles and happiness suppresses our own joy which becomes thinner and thinner.

The hard truth is that not everybody who comes into our lives: be it the opposite s*x or the same is meant to stay forever. Just like the seasons of life come and go, some people are just for a season or a particular phase in our lives. Unfortunately, some of us on the other hand try to hold on to them thinking they must stay. Are you still holding unto someone that you should have let go off long ago? Beloved LET GO! Or you’ll end up missing out on the next person for the next season. There are some people if you keep holding on to them when you should have let them go, their bad deeds will ‘erase’ all the good deeds; and the wounds can cut so deep leaving you terribly hurt. Sadly, that hurt can build up to hate and we eventually end up losing ourselves. So here is my mantra:
be grateful for the people that comes into your life; enjoy true and sincere relationship with them but ask God for the Grace to let go once their season is over.

As you go this week, meditate on what the Lord told His servant Jeremiah “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope”. Jer. 29:11(NKJV)

The thing or that person person you will want to hold on to might just be an imposter of the original one. Don’t get addicted to fake things. You might not have the time and energy to enjoy the real things and people that may come along.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you
God bless you
Pst. K*ku

15/03/2021

*PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS*
*LET GO! - Part I*
https://www.facebook.com/kumbasippoofficial/posts/276085890743917

I’ve had relationships in my life which I struggled to let go, simply because I held to the notion that anyone who comes into life must stick around forever. Well, as I would later realize I was so wrong. Yes, so very wrong because, some people are in your life for a reason and others for a season.

Some years ago, I was in a relationship with someone that I thought was the ‘perfect’ individual for me - My kind of person meeting all my ‘specs’ in every dimension. So, with all within my power I did everything to hold on to this ‘perfect’ individual by ensuring things work out ‘by fire by force’😀.

To a very large extent I had to stop being my real self as I was doing all I can to ‘fit into’ someone’s world. I was ready to trade my own joy and happiness for this person even though I knew this person was not ready to do the same.
Sadly, one day, I discovered that with all these ‘amazing and loving’ efforts I was making, there was someone else that this person was ready to do ‘all that couldn’t be done’ for except for the other person. Well, instead of letting go I tried to hold on. When I eventually embraced the reality that it was never going to work, I was full of hate as I felt hurt, deceived, and betrayed; I didn’t realize the other person’s reason was different and the season was over.

As we look forward to Part II next week do not forget to remind yourself that there is “a time to search, and a time to give up searching; a time to keep, and a time to discard;” Ecc. 3:6 (ISV).

When you refuse to let go you’ll end up having too much held up in your heart; and some things are just not meant to be held up in your heart.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you
God bless you.

*Pst. K*ku*
*TURM*

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
LET GO! Part I

I’ve had relationships in my life which I struggled to let go, simply because I held to the notion that anyone who comes into life must stick around forever. Well, as I would later realize I was so wrong. Yes, so very wrong because, some people are in your life for a reason and others for a season.

Some years ago, I was in a relationship with someone that I thought was the ‘perfect’ individual for me - My kind of person meeting all my ‘specs’ in every dimension. So, with all within my power I did everything to hold on to this ‘perfect’ individual by ensuring things work out ‘by fire by force’😀.

To a very large extent I had to stop being my real self as I was doing all I can to ‘fit into’ someone’s world. I was ready to trade my own joy and happiness for this person even though I knew this person was not ready to do the same.

Sadly, one day, I discovered that with all these ‘amazing and loving’ efforts I was making, there was someone else that this person was ready to do ‘all that couldn’t be done’ for except for the other person. Well, instead of letting go I tried to hold on. When I eventually embraced the reality that it was never going to work, I was full of hate as I felt hurt, deceived, and betrayed; I didn’t realize the other person’s reason was different and the season was over.

As we look forward to Part II next week do not forget to remind yourself that there is “a time to search, and a time to give up searching; a time to keep, and a time to discard;” Ecc. 3:6 (ISV).

When you refuse to let go you’ll end up having too much held up in your heart; and some things are just not meant to be held up in your heart.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you
God bless you.

Pst. K*ku

08/03/2021

PS KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE
https://www.facebook.com/kumbasippoofficial/posts/271234651229041

During Sierra Leone’s 2018 Parliamentary and Presidential Elections, I saw people who were audibly and visibly fearless, bold, fierce, and aggressive when it came to standing up for and supporting their political parties.
To a very large extent they were ready to even die for what they believed in.
As I followed these people closely, and salute their zeal and zest, I started asking myself a series of questions:

What if, as children of the Highest God we can truly stand for what we believe in and profess irrespective of what others around us might think or feel? How many of us today who claim to be Christians can be so bold enough to let people know that we are Christians?

Can we stand for what we believe irrespective of who’s around us and whether their opinions differ from ours?

Better still do we try to not loose people and some connections we have by boldly denying or disassociating ourselves (overtly or covertly) from what we believe?

Sadly, in our world today we find ourselves in situations where we will tend to identify with what is accepted by the majority; or those around us rather than what we truly believed. The truth is, ‘it’s not because everybody accepts and says something is right means it’s right or even the truth’.

On the flip side most of us prefer to have ‘dual identity’. So when we’re home with the rest of the family, we take on a certain identity different from when we’re in the office, at an official dinner or cocktail; in a party, at the gym, in church, in school etc. Our identity varies based on the audience.

Sad to say, our existence is like a rollercoaster flow as we are busy amusing the lives of everyone. Why do we put ourselves through so much hassle in trying to fit into everything, with everyone and everywhere? Trust me, in the process of trying to do that one will eventually end up losing one’s real self or true identity.

As you go this week “...if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Josh. 25:15 ( NIV). When you learn to stand for what you believe in, you will not fall for everything.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku
TURM

PS KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
STAND FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE

During Sierra Leone’s 2018 Parliamentary and Presidential Elections, I saw people who were audibly and visibly fearless, bold, fierce, and aggressive when it came to standing up for and supporting their political parties.

To a very large extent they were ready to even die for what they believed in. As I followed these people closely, and salute their zeal and zest, I started asking myself a series of questions:

What if, as children of the Highest God we can truly stand for what we believe in and profess irrespective of what others around us might think or feel? How many of us today who claim to be Christians can be so bold enough to let people know that we are Christians?

Can we stand for what we believe irrespective of who’s around us and whether their opinions differ from ours?

Better still do we try to not loose people and some connections we have by boldly denying or disassociating ourselves (overtly or covertly) from what we believe?

Sadly, in our world today we find ourselves in situations where we will tend to identify with what is accepted by the majority; or those around us rather than what we truly believed.

The truth is, ‘it’s not because everybody accepts and says something is right means it’s right or even the truth’.

On the flip side most of us prefer to have ‘dual identity’. So when we’re home with the rest of the family, we take on a certain identity different from when we’re in the office, at an official dinner or cocktail; in a party, at the gym, in church, in school etc. Our identity varies based on the audience.

Sad to say, our existence is like a rollercoaster flow as we are busy amusing the lives of everyone. Why do we put ourselves through so much hassle in trying to fit into everything, with everyone and everywhere? Trust me, in the process of trying to do that one will eventually end up losing one’s real self or true identity.

As you go this week “...if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Josh. 25:15 ( NIV). When you learn to stand for what you believe in, you will not fall for everything.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku

01/03/2021

Hi darling friends! From the bottom of my heart I want to say I appreciate you for sticking with me all through. You are blessed!
Pls let me encourage you with these Words in Eccl 9:11(NLT)

"I have observed something else under the sun. The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. And those who are educated don’t always lead successful lives. It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time."
Hallelujah!
With this I pray that this month of March you will be at the right place at the right time in Jesus name! Trust The Lord with all your heart and don't waiver He's coming through for you.
Blessed new month gift from me to you;
https://youtu.be/y3sU8uxv_Lk

# iam #
Soniade
TURM

First single of debut album "I see Jesus"

01/03/2021

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
DISTANT RELATIONSHIP PART II
https://www.facebook.com/107475387604969/posts/266710325014807/?d=n

In part I we tried to talk about maintaining long-distance relationships at the human (horizontal) level; and asked a question “does long distant relationship work with God”?

So let’s see.

While distant relationships might (and sometimes does) work on a human-to-human level, it does not really work when it comes to God. Even though technology brings us closer to each other (on the horizontal level) regardless of geographic locations, we do not need that same technology when it comes to dealing with our vertical relationship with God, because he transcends any and all forms of technology. He is OMNIPRESENT-everywhere at the the same time. Yet we don’t spend time with Him; we keep pretending and not being our real selves. Isn’t He the one who “formed us in the secret place” and “knows our innermost being”(Psm 139:15)?
Haven’t he revealed himself to us in his word, and desires us to “come to him”?

How long do we keep allowing the cares of this life to distract us and destroy our relationship with Him. Sometimes we listen to his pleadings, feel remorse and repent; but other times our hearts are divided, we become careless and keep drifting away from His sincere and genuine love.

The truth is, irrespective of the way we treat Him, He is making every effort to make this relationship work. Sometimes He pats us on the back; other times He puts us ‘through fire’ just to draw our attention back to Him- and each time He does so, it’s for our own good rooted in His great love for us (Heb 12:5-6)

Our earthly relations (friends, families, spouses) can sleep, or get carried away with work and other issues of life which prevents them from calling or texting us. But the good news is, God neither slumbers nor sleep, nor gets overwhelmed with the issues of life. He is up all the time, never busy but always ready to listen to us.
Let’s not treat Him the way we treat people: We only get in touch when we need them and after that we keep our distance.

As you go this week do not forget that long-distant relationship does not work with God. Therefore remember to “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded” James 4:8 (CSB)

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku
TURM

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
DISTANT RELATIONSHIP PART II

In part I we tried to talk about maintaining long-distance relationships at the human (horizontal) level; and asked a question “does long distant relationship work with God”?

So let’s see.

While distant relationships might (and sometimes does) work on a human-to-human level, it does not really work when it comes to God. Even though technology brings us closer to each other (on the horizontal level) regardless of geographic locations, we do not need that same technology when it comes to dealing with our vertical relationship with God, because he transcends any and all forms of technology. He is OMNIPRESENT-everywhere at the the same time. Yet we don’t spend time with Him; we keep pretending and not being our real selves. Isn’t He the one who “formed us in the secret place” and “knows our innermost being”(Psm 139:15)?
Haven’t he revealed himself to us in his word, and desires us to “come to him”?

How long do we keep allowing the cares of this life to distract us and destroy our relationship with Him. Sometimes we listen to his pleadings, feel remorse and repent; but other times our hearts are divided, we become careless and keep drifting away from His sincere and genuine love.

The truth is, irrespective of the way we treat Him, He is making every effort to make this relationship work. Sometimes He pats us on the back; other times He puts us ‘through fire’ just to draw our attention back to Him- and each time He does so, it’s for our own good rooted in His great love for us (Heb 12:5-6)

Our earthly relations (friends, families, spouses) can sleep, or get carried away with work and other issues of life which prevents them from calling or texting us. But the good news is, God neither slumbers nor sleep, nor gets overwhelmed with the issues of life. He is up all the time, never busy but always ready to listen to us.
Let’s not treat Him the way we treat people: We only get in touch when we need them and after that we keep our distance.

As you go this week do not forget that long-distant relationship does not work with God. Therefore remember to “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded” James 4:8 (CSB)

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku

22/02/2021

*PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS*
*DISTANT RELATIONSHIP PART I*
https://www.facebook.com/kumbasippoofficial/posts/262189978800175

If you have been in one or had chance to know about one, you will agree with me that 90% of distant relationship do not survive. Let me be quick to say, they do not survive because the people involved do not love each other enough. They just struggled a lot and it eventually die because of many reasons amongst which is: time to know and interact with each other. Assuming a lot for the other person; the level of pretence is so high that one does not get to know the real person; and most importantly the distractions are immense such that if one is not careful enough these distractions can overtake them. Hence, we hear of things like one party cheating on each other. In some instances, one becomes remorseful and say, “I am sorry”, and work on a ‘fresh’ start; other times one becomes so cold and careless, eventually drifting away.

Before this era, you will agree with me that a distant relationship was so hard to manage. However with the advancement of technology we can now ‘almost’ instantly be connected and keep relationships alive, with a possibility of long-lasting end, as parties can connect and overcome geographic limitations with things like video chat. Notwithstanding the availability of technology, not many (one out of five) distant relationships thrive. Seemly so from a closer (non-distant) look, for a relationship to thrive, both parties will have to put in extra time; be honest and open enough; make lots of deliberate effort to keep the relationship alive and well. The truth is, even with the changing times most of us have developed a ‘distant relationship’ with God.

As you go this week, think about the above and try to answer this question:
Does a long distant relationship work with God?

Please send in your answers or comments as we look forward to Part II of this nugget.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.

*Pst. K*ku*
*TURM*

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
DISTANT RELATIONSHIP PART I

If you have been in one or had chance to know about one, you will agree with me that 90% of distant relationship do not survive. Let me be quick to say, they do not survive because the people involved do not love each other enough. They just struggled a lot and it eventually die because of many reasons amongst which is: time to know and interact with each other. Assuming a lot for the other person; the level of pretence is so high that one does not get to know the real person; and most importantly the distractions are immense such that if one is not careful enough these distractions can overtake them. Hence, we hear of things like one party cheating on each other. In some instances, one becomes remorseful and say, “I am sorry”, and work on a ‘fresh’ start; other times one becomes so cold and careless, eventually drifting away.

Before this era, you will agree with me that a distant relationship was so hard to manage. However with the advancement of technology we can now ‘almost’ instantly be connected and keep relationships alive, with a possibility of long-lasting end, as parties can connect and overcome geographic limitations with things like video chat. Notwithstanding the availability of technology, not many (one out of five) distant relationships thrive. Seemly so from a closer (non-distant) look, for a relationship to thrive, both parties will have to put in extra time; be honest and open enough; make lots of deliberate effort to keep the relationship alive and well. The truth is, even with the changing times most of us have developed a ‘distant relationship’ with God.

As you go this week, think about the above and try to answer this question:
Does a long distant relationship work with God?

Please send in your answers or comments as we look forward to Part II of this nugget.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku

15/02/2021

*PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS*
*NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE YOU - PART II*
https://www.facebook.com/kumbasippoofficial/posts/257591165926723

In Part I of this nugget, we have clearly established the fact that not everyone will like us. I hope we are on the same page.

So here is my mantra in life ‘embrace all sorts’ because in order for you to get to the palace faster you need the ‘haters’ to ‘fast-track’ the process just like they did with Joseph.

All you need to do is look forward to the day you’ll see the looks on their faces; their reactions and perhaps a bit of shame when you will say to them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Gen. 50:20 (NIV)”

As you go this week, have in mind that your dreams and visions are bigger than you; and some around you may think you don’t deserve such. I encourage you to identify them and don’t forget to embrace them with great wisdom. Trust me they will make the story unique if they are still around to see your dreams become a reality. And don’t forget, to not repay evil with evil, dislike for dislike or hatred with hatred.

Remember, it makes no sense to waste your precious time and energy and haters.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
*Pst. K*ku*
*TURM*

PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE YOU PART II

In Part I of this nugget, we have clearly established the fact that not everyone will like us. I hope we are on the same page.

So here is my mantra in life ‘embrace all sorts’ because in order for you to get to the palace faster you need the ‘haters’ to ‘fast-track’ the process just like they did with Joseph.

All you need to do is look forward to the day you’ll see the looks on their faces; their reactions and perhaps a bit of shame when you will say to them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Gen. 50:20 (NIV)”

As you go this week, have in mind that your dreams and visions are bigger than you; and some around you may think you don’t deserve such. I encourage you to identify them and don’t forget to embrace them with great wisdom. Trust me they will make the story unique if they are still around to see your dreams become a reality. And don’t forget, to not repay evil with evil, dislike for dislike or hatred with hatred.

Remember, it makes no sense to waste your precious time and energy and haters.

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku

08/02/2021

*PST KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS*
*NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE YOU - PART I*
https://www.facebook.com/kumbasippoofficial/posts/253133646372475

I have come to realize that the reason we easily get mad and upset with people is because we assume a lot. We assume everybody [should] ‘like’ us: the way we look, talk, things we do, people we associate with; our success and achievements, our dreams and visions etc.

Trust me, if you have an ‘everyone [should] like me’ mentality you’re going to end up living a miserable life - the reason being you will be busy living your life with every attempt to please everyone and being disappointed when your expectations aren’t met, because you thought they all liked or should like you.

Come to think of it, even among your siblings and blood relations there will be one who two who will just not like you, and will even let you know how much you are hated.

So here is my point: if your own blood relations can make it so obvious why should you be so naive to think that everyone in your office, your local church, your neighborhood, should like you?
Well you might want to ask, “why should anyone hate (not like) me since “I’m nice and friendly, I don’t have issues with anyone, I go about my stuff quietly, and I mind my business”?

To that I must say: “welcome to the ‘real world’ ”, where some people will just choose not to like you because of all these very reasons, and even more justifiable ones. Sometimes, it’s not that people don’t ‘like’ you, it’s just that they don’t respond or act in the way(s) you’re expecting.

As we look forward to Part II of this nugget, and go into this week, please try to not take yourself too seriously. Rather as Paul clearly puts it “ because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Rom. 12:3 (NLT)

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
Pst. K*ku
TURM

PST KUKU'S WEEKLY NUGGETS
NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE YOU - PART I

I have come to realize that the reason we easily get mad and upset with people is because we assume a lot. We assume everybody [should] ‘like’ us: the way we look, talk, things we do, people we associate with; our success and achievements, our dreams and visions etc.

Trust me, if you have an ‘everyone [should] like me’ mentality you’re going to end up living a miserable life - the reason being you will be busy living your life with every attempt to please everyone and being disappointed when your expectations aren’t met, because you thought they all liked or should like you.

Come to think of it, even among your siblings and blood relations there will be one who two who will just not like you, and will even let you know how much you are hated.

So here is my point: if your own blood relations can make it so obvious why should you be so naïve to think that everyone in your office, your local church, your neighbourhood, should like you?
Well you might want to ask, “why should anyone hate (not like) me since “I’m nice and friendly, I don’t have issues with anyone, I go about my stuff quietly, and I mind my business”?

To that I must say: “welcome to the ‘real world’ ”, where some people will just choose not to like you because of all these very reasons, and even more justifiable ones. Sometimes, it’s not that people don’t ‘like’ you, it’s just that they don’t respond or act in the way(s) you’re expecting.

As we look forward to Part II of this nugget, and go into this week, please try to not take yourself too seriously. Rather as Paul clearly puts it “ because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Rom. 12:3 (NLT)

Don’t forget to SMILE coz it looks good on you.
God bless you.
Pst. K*k