Monthly Archives: December 2022

Your Wife Is A Vital Key To Your Success & Growth In Life – Choose Wisely!

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day of joy and salvation, and I trust that you and yours have started it on a great note, too.

I’ve been pretty occupied lately as preparations for the year-end holidays are in full gear. However, I have also been quite keen on knowing what God would have me share with you today, and the message today is mainly for our younger men who are yet to be married – and the ladies, too.

The Prophet Amos said: “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” – ‭‭Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬. While many are always quick to quote this particular passage when trying to counsel young and intending couples, not everyone sees the depth of what God is saying here through Amos. ‬

What does this “agreement” signify and fully stand for? Is it only about the consent a lady is required to give to her man’s proposal and her acceptance to be with him till death do them part? Well, I want to tell you today that it is not, and I also trust God to help us see a hidden truth here clearly.

While the “agreement” Amos talks about in this passage involves an affirmative answer to all those questions I asked above, it extends beyond that into some much more profound questions that also need to be asked and answered in the affirmative. These include questions like: What are your life goals – short, mid, and long term? What are your financial goals? How ambitious are you – mentally, financially, spiritually, and even physically? Are you always content with the barest average, or would you rather only have the best always? How many children do you plan to have? What is your stand on infidelity and polygamy? What is your view and perspective on divorce?

So many other deep questions like these need to be asked and sorted out before a final commitment to that union is made, or else there is grave danger lurking in the future, especially for the man. Why?

“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” – Genesis ‭2‬:‭18‬.

Now, what do you think will befall a man who unsuspectingly or stubbornly marries a woman who is wrong for him? A man’s partner greatly determines what he will become in every area of his life and how far he will go in it, too. Remember what the scriptures say in Ecclesiastes 4?

“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.

Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭12‬.

It is bad enough for any man that falls when he is alone, but I also assure you that it is even more terrible for any man that falls when he is with the wrong woman and wife in his life! Great men like Samson, Ahab, and the like can attest to how deadly it can be when you find yourself hitched to the wrong woman for life.

My dear young ones, don’t just marry because your intended partner is beautiful, sexy, and has an hourglass figure. Can that person you’re pining for help you with ideas and solutions when your business is down or is she only good for the gram as a slay queen? Does she have strengths that compliments your weaknesses, or she’s only a bundle of flaws and a total liability?

Your partner should have the same philosophy and be someone who can align with your goals in life. Your partner must be someone you can join forces with to build, not a weak link you have to drag along your whole life continually.

Such a life is burdensome, tiring, extremely sad, and completely far from what God’s plans and desires are for your life, my darling brothers (and sisters, too), and I want to urge you today to do everything within your power to avoid this life and destiny-wrecking mistake, please!

May God grant you great grace, calmness, wisdom, and peace as you seek out that help-meet and suitable for your lives, and may HE cause every deception and evil illusion before you be destroyed and your paths made straight, in the name of Jesus Christ; Amen!

Remain richly blessed always.

Delay Is Not Denial – Russia, USA Swap Brittney Griner For Victor Bout, But Who Really Facilitated Her Release?

After being incarcerated for 294 days in a Russian prison, famous American basketball star Brittney Griner was finally released in a single prisoner swap involving her and the convicted notorious Russian arms dealer, Victor Bout, on December 8, 2022.

Sadly, though, the prisoner swap deal did not include former US Marine Paul Whelan as it had been widely touted and expected before. Paul was tried and convicted on espionage charges in Russia and has been imprisoned since December 2018.

Famous American basketball star Brittney Griner was finally released in a single prisoner swap involving her and the convicted notorious Russian arms dealer, Victor Bout, on December 8, 2022.

Speaking at the White House in the company of Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, US President Joe Biden disclosed that the WNBA star was safe and on a plane home from the United Arab Emirates.

“I’m glad to say Brittney’s in good spirits. She needs time and space to recover. After months of being unjustly detained in Russia, held under intolerable circumstances, Brittney will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones, and she should have been there all along,” he said.

Concerning Paul, President Biden said: “This was not a choice of which American to bring home. Sadly, for totally illegitimate reasons, Russia is treating Paul’s case differently than Brittney’s. And while we have not yet succeeded in securing Paul’s release, we are not giving up. We will never give up.”

US President Joe Biden disclosed that the WNBA star was safe and on a plane home from the United Arab Emirates.

While Brittney is reportedly expected to land in San Antonio, Texas, Victor has already arrived safely in Moscow, according to the Russian media. The high-profile prisoner swap deal was executed in Abu Dhabi, and there have been some conflicting reports over the extent of the involvement of the Arab nations in the negotiations.

In a joint statement reportedly released by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabian governments, the Gulf countries claim to have played a pivotal part in getting the swap deal over the line.

According to another report, the heir to Saudi’s throne, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is good friends with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, were highly instrumental in mediating between Moscow and Washington for this deal that has seen Brittney and Victor freed.

Cherelle Griner, Brittney’s wife, was also at the White House when President Biden made the announcement.

Washington has flatly debuted these reports, though, with the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre saying: “The only countries that negotiated this deal were the United States and Russia.”

Be that as it may, in all these developments, there are a few vital lessons for everyone to observe and learn from this excellent news for Brittney, her family, friends, well-wishers worldwide, and even neutral observers as well. They include:

(1) God can use anything and anyone to facilitate the miracle, breakthrough, victory, and testimony you earnestly seek and pray for.

And the best part is that it wouldn’t even get to matter who it was anymore by the time your deliverance comes. Today, as things stand, Washington still denies any Arab involvement as mediators between them and Moscow. However, the top-dollar question is: Is Brittney finally home or not, and does she really care how or who got it done right now? We can bet the answer to this is a resounding no!

Stop trying to tell God who to use or how to direct your path; that’s not within your job description or business. Just trust HIM at all times, and that which you long for will surely come eventually.

Sadly, though, the prisoner swap deal did not include former US Marine Paul Whelan as it had been widely touted and expected before.

(2) Delay is indeed not denial!

There was a time during this eventually successful negotiations when it didn’t look like Brittney would be getting out of that Russian prison at all. However, the story and outcome are totally different from those earlier fears, and now we can all see…

Even if what you’re longing and praying for seems stuck and never forthcoming, don’t you ever throw in the towel and quit because your desired answers and requests may seem delayed, but it can never be denied!

The seemingly impossible dream of regaining her freedom sooner than later has now become a reality for Brittney Griner, and her story holds many more lessons for as many as would choose to learn.

According to President Biden, his administration will continue to work tirelessly and will not relent until they secure the release of Paul Whelan, too. We will be bringing you updates regarding this as things unfold.

An “Educated” Child Is An Invaluable Asset – Protect Your Heritage

There is a famous African saying about parenting and finance, and it’s been playing on repeat in my mind for a few weeks now.

Our elders in Africa say: “The child you refuse to train today will sell off all you labored for tomorrow,” and I couldn’t agree more. An educated child is a gem and an invaluable asset to their parents, and I do not mean or refer to our regular formal education system.

“Education” means to “Educe – unearth, bring out, and polish that innate talent and ability” in a person. Hence, the “education” that I am referring to here is that which would help your children not only properly manage the wealth you create in your life but also go on to generate more and continue to prosper long after you’re gone.

According to the proverbs of Solomon: “A wise son maketh a glad father: But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.” – Proverbs ‭10‬:‭1‬. Helping your sons and daughters grow financially begins with the deliberate steps you take towards “educing” their financial gifts and abilities, especially at their tender ages.

In these highly volatile and unpredictable economic climes we live in today, teaching young people financial education and how to manage crisis early is no longer optional but compulsory. As a matter of fact, as things stand presently, all leaders, parents, and schools should recommend life-changing, motivating, and highly instructional books like Soul Tonic – A Daily Motivational & Inspirational Guide (Vol. 1), The Richest Man In Babylon, Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and others like them to their lads early enough.

Simply put, every child you bring into this world must be financially literate and astute. And to achieve this goal, you must know what it means well enough to start with. Now, financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills and tools, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. The meaning of financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning.

According to the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, there are five critical components of financial literacy that one must be conversant and proficient with: earning, spending, saving and investing, borrowing, and protecting.

Also, there are four vital things one needs to practice to become proficient at handling finances, and no child is ever too small to start learning these already:

(1) Mental Toughness – A mentally weak person can never manage their life properly, let alone effectively handle, manage, generate, grow, and retain wealth. Hence, your children and wards’ mental well-being, health, and growth are vital in their journey to financial literacy and mastery.

(2) Financial Intelligence – Like their emotions, you must also train them to be financially intelligent from a tender age. This can easily be done by starting with the things you allow them to buy or have from their tender ages.

Teach them the difference between wants and needs, and help them to develop enough intelligence to adequately balance this on a wise scale of preference from childhood. Oh, you will be so glad you did this for them much later in life when you start to see and reap the fruits of your labor over them when they’re grown and being astute and fruitful with all your wealth and life’s work.

(3) Financial Plan – You also need to instill in them the unavoidable need to plan before any money comes into their hands because failure to learn this will lead to them squandering any funds that enter their hands.

You must train and show them ways that they can legitimately generate and make money by themselves, and importantly, how to spend the money when it comes, too.

They also need to know how to have long, and short-term plans on how to make and sustain their money and cash flow, especially as they go through the different phases of their lives.

(4) Financial Discipline – Like a financially intelligent person, every child needs to know and understand the apparent differences between what they want and what they need.

This is where the much-needed culture of spending and savings comes in, plus having viable investments. You must help them realize that intentional savings open other doors of wealth creation and sustainability.

That’s what 10-year-old Prince Igwe Duru calls “building wealth, not a business” because, according to him, “anyone can start a business but not every person can build wealth because it requires a level of financial discipline and intentional sacrifices that can’t be made by just about anyone.”

These are values that can be taught, instilled, and developed in every child regardless of age, race, color, religion, or social class and status. And, the sooner we all start and religiously keep to this, the better for us as parents, families, and even the world eventually.

Remain richly blessed always.