I was with the CEO of AMAA at a party some weeks ago. A young lady walked up to me and after pleasantries and a few drinks she said something about good guys being scarce and the good men are not yet born. Stupefied I was until I regained composure and hit her with my response; The response is for all single ladies, married women, everyone who thinks good men are myth. Walk with me, my answer to her was; Good men are indeed all around us. We pass them on the streets,in the malls and the halls at work. Most of us can't see because we don't know what a good man really looks like. He usually isn't flashy enough or rich enough to turn our heads. He might not wear a suit or own a BMW. He might not have a "body like Vin Diesel with a Brad Pitt face or a Will Smith height... But, as you mature, you realize it's better to find someone who's got your back than someone who turns your head. A good man doesn't agree wholeheartedly with everything you say. He doesn't just tell you what you want to hear and do the opposite. He has his own opinions and you may clash, but he doesn't have to degrade you to prove he's right. He even admits at times to being wrong, especially if you are willing to do the same. A good man is not going to meet every item on your checklist. He is human with frailties and faults mixed in with all of his wonderful, strong attributes. He needs your love and respect. He needs to feel that you do not live to "catch" him doing something wrong so you can declare, "Aha! I knew you were a dog!" A good man doesn't necessarily give you a huge birthday or Valentine's gift. He shows his love in the ways that are 'comfortable' to him. Don't judge him by TV standards (The Bold & The Beautiful). No one lives that fairy tale for real. You'll miss out on your own fairy tale by buying into the myth that good men are myths. (Culled from IFU ENNADA'S BLOG)

No one said it was going to be easy, the books just made it look so. The only consolation is that it will end in praise because it's actually beautiful to make an effort, at least. Plus, no effort is wasted. Keep up the good work; keep working; keep praying; keep on doing something until Something happens. Have the God-kind of faith, you will succeed, and your life will never remain the same again. God bless! #PUSH #lifeofadirector #filmmaking #directing

My landlord's son, (same boy that renamed me Uncle Festus some months ago) draws my attention to their new mobile mini swimming pool which his mum just acquired. I found him and his siblings bailing out the little water left in it so they could clean out the sand that settled underneath- an Herculean task indeed! He sighs and wipes his forehead so I could appreciate the fun he was having or the effort? I didn't quite understand. Then I proceed to where my vehicle is parked, broom in hand, did my stuff and made to go back inside my apartment when he stopped me again... BOY: Err... Mr... Mr... (he fumbles in his head what my name was) ME: Yes, Sean! (I quickly cut in before he gives me a Chinese name) SEAN: Come and help me pack the water ME: (I paused, looked at his half sisters for a bit and turned squarely to him) But you need a packer not a bucket, because the water is below your ankle. SEAN: (He and his other virgins continue to stare at me, like I wasn't wearing trousers. Then he says...) How come you have a broom and you don't have a packer? ME: Have you seen the movie titled "Life of Pi"? (He shakes his head) Pity, the movie has to do with a little boy and a swimming pool too... That means you don't even know Richard Parker. SEAN: No! (Impatiently) Come and pack the water for me! ME: (with a sarcastic smile) The last time I parked this car here, where this your plastic pool is now eh, your father said I could not park there. So, go and tell your father in particular, that he should wear his torn boxers and come down and pack your water for you. You hear! Moments later, I heard his mum asking him where he got something from. Then answers and says... SEAN: But mummy, it's... Uncle ... Uncle Parker that said I should use a packer to pack the water. I FROZE! Who da hell is Uncle Parker???

"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy." 1 Peter 2:9-10 You are the chosen generation! In the name of Jesus, you have been counted amongst the generation of those chosen for the blessings, glory and goodness of God. You will be chosen for salvation in Jesus name. You have been chosen for the generation of victory in Jesus name. You have been chosen for the generation of praise and rejoicing in Jesus name. You will not be a part of the accursed generation in Jesus name. Your name will be removed from the generation of evil, in Jesus name. Take ownership of your role as royal priesthood! In the name of Jesus, you will be clothed with the robe of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the sandals of peace and the belt of truth. The Lord will anoint you today, as a royal priest for the edification of His name. Has the Lord not endorsed you as a holy nation? In the Name of Jesus, every element of filth, impurity, sin, and uncleanliness shall be removed from your life. You will be sanctified in every area of your life. Today, the Lord will make you part of His special people! In the Name of Jesus, you are a special person of the Lord! You will be treated with divine favour in Jesus name. No longer shall you dwell in darkness, for the Lord shall draw you out into His marvellous light, in Jesus name. The Lord will identify you as part of His own and His mercies shall continue to follow you all the days of your life. Today, you shall no longer be the same. The world will see a divine difference in your life. The Lord shall permanently assign you as part of His chosen generation, His royal priesthood, His Holy nation, and His special people. Hallelujah! Have a great week ahead and God bless you richly! Amen!

VIRTUE: The value of knowledge

A giant ship engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one expert after another, but none of them could figure out how to fix the engine.
Then they brought in an old man who had been fixing ships since he was young.
He carried a large bag of tools with him, and when he arrived, he immediately went to work. He inspected the engine very carefully, top to bottom.

Two of the ship’s owners were there, watching this man, hoping he would know what to do.

After looking things over, the old man reached into his bag and pulled out a small hammer. He gently tapped something.
Instantly, the engine lurched into life. He carefully put his hammer away. The engine was fixed!
A week later, the owners received a bill from the old man for ten thousand dollars.
“What?!” the owners exclaimed. “He hardly did anything!”
So they wrote the old man a note saying, “Please send us an itemized bill.”
The man sent a bill that read:
Tapping with a hammer…… …… ……… $ 2.00
Knowing where to tap……… …… ……… $ 9,998.00
Effort is important, but knowing where to make an effort makes all the difference! Keep studying hard. Don’t give up!
Enjoy your day.
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We all have times when life feels hard; when we are frustrated and tired, and we just want to hide away. If that's you right now, don't worry. Every caterpillar has to rest to become a butterfly, and you'll soon find your wings again. In the mean time, let your Angels wrap you in theirs. You're so loved - Anna Taylor

Halleluiah!
The Word of the Lord comes to you today from Psalms 124: 7-8
"Our soul has escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowler" The snare is broken, and we have escaped. 8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.”
You will escape every evil attack of the enemy in Jesus name. All the traps the enemy has set for you will be destroyed in Jesus name. Your soul shall never be held hostage in the snare of the hell, in Jesus name. As a bird escapes the snare of the flowler, so also you shall escape every evil uprising against you, in Jesus name. The snare is broken! In your life, every obstacle set up against you has been broken in Jesus name. Every establishment of wickedness against your household has been conquered today in Jesus name. You will not suffer any loss in Jesus name. You will escape the snare of poverty and sadness in Jesus name. The snare of loneliness and fear shall never capture you in Jesus name. Today, the Lord will command your release from the snares of damnation and defeat in Jesus name. Happy New Month!