Quotes (Phase 4)

 

Sometimes we are reluctant to recognize the end of an era, the conception of a

 generation, and the birth of new things. Sometimes new seasons could mean new

 environments, and new people. But because of uncertainty and lack of clarity we shut

 certain doors and stick with what is familiar.

I used to hold on to my rugged toys as a child... Even when my father tried to discard

 them. I'd rather patch them than embrace the new toys he'd promised because I wasn't

 sure I'd like them. However, my father always knew how to please me. He knew what I

 liked, and I soon learnt how to let go.

All toys are not the same, but they all bring pleasure and comfort. My father may have

 replaced my doll with a teddy, I may not have been able to sew skirts for my teddy, but

 its softness could bring a unique comfort when I slept.

Sometimes we inhabit water and fire, to stay lukewarm because of the instability of

 change. 

But can fire burn on flowing water? Even in the stagnation of water, they both cannot

 coexist. They are two beautiful elements that require separation in order to be

 essential. Two sides of a coin are necessary, yet in their relevance, they are designed to

 be on separate sides.

When some doors are shut in order to restrict people from leaving, those on the outside

 who are meant to; cannot come in.

The Lord Jesus must have loved a woman. He must have desired a woman. He must

 have felt His heart stir at the sight of a woman... But not for a moment did He give in.

 Not for a moment did He let his longing find expression.

He understood the weight of the crown... Separation, solitude. He ate His tears, and

 feasted on His own appetites till they no longer poked him.

It was painful, but that pain was the gift of the Holy Spirit to him.

This pain became his teacher.

He learnt obedience by the things he suffered. And this time there was no promise of

 virgins in paradise. He'd miss the virgins here, and none awaiting him in heaven. 

Love and passion are the fundamentals that stir people's hearts away from God.

The fallen angels rebelled against God's purpose and will to fulfil their passion. They

 chose happiness over purpose. They got what they wanted... They were happy with

 their wives and children. But not for long: while they lived forever in chains, their

 wives and children were destroyed. The happiness became nothing but a memory,

 replaced with heavy sorrow and grief. 

Sentiments hinder productivity and mission. 

It's okay to be loving and nice, but learning to lay aside weights is paramount. 

It doesn't matter how cold it makes you appear.

In Christ the things we sacrifice always come back in a double fold, but what if they

 don't?

Hebrews 11 tells us of a special breed who died awaiting the promise.

The motivation of the early Apostles who preached with all they had was that Jesus

 Christ  could return at any moment from that time onward to receive them, but they all

 died one way or the other. Has Christ come?

Christ has ordered us to be obedient, even unto death. We owe our allegiance firstly to

 God, before anything and anyone else. So when he calls us to duty, sentiments must

 step aside.

Without the Owambe of Corruption, and the Gele of complacency, leaders can hardly sit

 at the most elite tables, and feast at the most prestigious parties.

In order to belong, you must abide by the rules. Question is, who makes these rules? On

 what constitution are they enlisted?

It is heart wrenching to note that there is barely a reward for the man who upholds

 morality, and refuses to be stripped of his integrity.

He's despised, disdained, set-up, rejected, and abused. Even murdered in cold blood.

However, the Scriptures tell us that a good name is better than riches.

You are not a fool for standing by what is right. You are unique and a direct challenge to

 the moral and ego of the evil shadows. You are a threat to the darkness and malicious

 debacles along with their policies. 

A lot of folks are desperate. Desperate for the recognition of others. Desperate for

 approval. They downplay their own self worth, and measure fulfillment from the

 acknowledgement of others. Such people would go great lengths to ride over others.

At what cost?

Validation. Validation thirst is that expensive commodity that makes one trade his/her

 self worth. It makes one lie to himself, try to be someone he's not, and in lying to

 himself to appease the world, he conforms his heart to the systems and modes of this

 world. 

I would tell you the truth. There's little or no earthly reward for the man with integrity. 

The man who doesn't abide by the rules of conformation. There's little or no appraisal

 for the man who stands for the truth. The hands that clap are joined with the pair of

 lips that ask "Who exactly does he think he is? "

A commodity is deemed valuable when it is in high demand but little supply. Such is

 loyalty. Even commitment, faithfulness, and love.

One of the greatest challenges leaders face is the challenge of finding who to trust.

 Treachery brews at the rising of the sun, and and it doesn't cool at the setting.

A wise man once said... 'Leaders have no friends, only followers and foes'

Golden hearts are rare. What's even rarer are a pair of eyes that hold genuine love and

 affection when they stare at you. Eyes that make you feel wanted, safe, cherished,

 understood, seen, and vulnerable. Eyes that do not criticize, even though they see all of

 you. Your battles and your rodents. Your scars, your weaknesses. Yet, they choose to

 admire and not condemn.

Golden hearts are the rarest, and the most unappreciated. 

Every man of valour and influence has paid a price. For many, it is the price of bruising

 their conscience.

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