I have called you into a glorious life
I've put My glory all over you & inside you
Don't be deceived that the glory is lost
Because, forever, I have made it yours
Keep this always in your consciousness
Approach life with a mindset of blessedness
The glory would not obstruct challenges
But it guarantees victory over the obstacles
Go and produce results with what I've
deposited inside you. Go!

How could we live as one people
When a lot of us care about our
own selves alone, forgetting that
actions have repercussions

We have a lot of things in common
But somehow we choose to direct
our focus on our little differences
Being right is not always a win,
especially when it creates division

It requires a collective force for us
To rise together, hand in hand lifting
one another.
More collaboration than competition
That's how we become a unified global nation.

I put all my trust in God
He's the firm foundation on which I stand
Other grounds are nothing but quicksands
I've submitted all of me into His hands
And I look to Him before making my plans
He nourishes my mind with creative ideas
And He blesses the works of my hands
In all my endeavours, He gives me an edge
He's also blessed me with sound health
All the days of my life, on this Rock will I ever stand.

Whether a hit or a miss
Not relenting is Key!
Because things are not always
exactly as they seem
If allowed, a single win can
hinder subsequent bigger wins
And a loss can cause a person
To give up on his/her dreams
But breakthroughs are always
closer than they seem
Keep your lights shining
Don't let anything dull your gleams
Keep pushing until all your goals
are achieved.

There's so much hurting in the world today
Countries are hurting other countries
Governments are hurting their own people
Employers are hurting their employees
Employees do the same to their employers
Parents are hurting their kids & vice versa
Spouses are hurting their other halves
Friends are hurting one another
Even strangers are hurting strangers
People are hurting the environment
The environment is hurting the people
Sicknesses are ravaging people's bodies
Individuals also hurt their own self
I'm guilty of some of these myself
My diagnosis of these hurts is self-centeredness —
People care about themselves alone!
My prescription is more and more doses
of love & empathy.

How do you celebrate my birthday
Without mentioning my name
I wonder if this is how Jesus feels.
Instead of spreading My message
Majority are engrossed in shopping deals
True celebration is the celebration of salvation
We (humans) 're the reason for the season
The reason for which Jesus left His throne,
Was born, went through pain, died, arose
(And in the process)
Paid for our sins, set us free,
delivered to us a new life,
made us One with Himself & with the Father
This is what Christmas is.
The celebration of freedom from sin
& ushering of divinity into humanity.

Drop the guns, don't do drugs
Addicted?...Seek professional help
Your life matters. Yes, a lot.
Your future has beautiful things in store
Don't give them up
Don't take away your loved ones joy
Your life is precious
No matter how horrible things may seem
Your life is worth preserving
This isn't a guilt trip but a message of hope
To drugs, guns or anything lethal, say no
Inside you is a hero, waiting to be revealed
Choose to live and truly live!