On to the Next chapter /Journey to Graduation 2015

 

 

Sitting here waiting to board the plane for home. I cannot help but tell of how faithful my God has been. Prior to graduation season, there were so many needs that arose that it could have been overwhelming but as they arose I continued to focus on him and he met them all and exceeded my expectations.. From booking train and plane tickets to making hotel reservations, to figuring out tourist attractions and factoring in particular places everyone wanted to see ,it was  definitely one interesting journey. Gradually my family members arrived .I mean I expected some of them to show up but I was definitely overwhelmed with so much joy when I found out just how many of them were coming.I'm telling you when he chooses to honour himself in your life even when you do not deserve it, he will. Gush! He is crazy faithful. I thought to share some of the photos with you all hope you enjoy it   I remembered that I serve the God in whom a cattle on a thousand hills is his.
We were in London for a few days and then we caught the train to Dundee.

 

 

London King Cross station

God knows I had taken that trip from London Kings cross to Dundee  a couple of times but family just brought a whole different twist to it .We shared jokes, created new memories , slept ,walked from cabin to cabin (upon grandmas advice not sit on the same spot for too long) here are a couple of photos from the train ride .

Arriving Dundee

It was quite late and chilly when we arrived Dundee. We had a late dinner and headed to bed. However, the next day was sunny and gorgeous so we opted to explore the law hill, broughty ferry and over gate. We were so favoured to have gotten a taxi driver who took us to these locations without really asking for much money. I was so glad my mum and grandma got to experience it too. They were a little tired when we arrived the castle and decided  to remain in the taxi. Thankfully, the sweet taxi driver took them on a ride along the beach which they thoroughly enjoyed. It was a fun day overall. However we had to call it a night early as we had  to prepare for the D day .

 

 

 

The Morning Of /Graduation day

       

  The Day was  here. After weeks of planning, trying to get extra tickets for the ceremony, booking train and plane tickets to making hotel reservations, It was all leading up to this day and it was finally here. I had chosen not to lodge with my family in their suite the previous night thus I slept in my hostel one last time as a Current Student of University of Dundee. As I woke up that morning .It dawned on me .It was finally here. My heart was filled with so much gratitude and I found myself playing and singing "champion" by Tye Tribett as I got ready for the ceremony. It captured every single bit of my emotions  at the time.  And as the tears of joy rolled down my cheeks my heart was so full with thanks .My God had shown himself strong on my behalf not because I deserved it nor because I am the smartest but because of his mercy and unfailing love. He was my anchor that held so strong throughout my time in Dundee. He was always and continues to always be there for me .Uh! What a beautiful time of worship it was. I quickly got ready  met up with my family at the location. Took a couple of pictures prior to the ceremony and then I finally took my sit a couple of minutes before ten. It was a beautiful ceremony concise yet impactful.

The ceremony ended at 11; 50 we took some more photos before we finally  got some lunch and returned to the hotel but  the day was far from over yet .  My aunts had a train to catch to meet up with the flight for graduation number 2 in Ukraine the next day so off to the train station we went.

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After the hussle and buzzle of trying to make it to the train station,  The rest of us had lunch and we  took some photos close to one of my favourite spots in Dundee I loved sitting there after church service to have my one on one time right after church or just go them sometime during the week. I’m going to miss it so much. The days progressed and gradually everyone went back to their various locations.

 My mum and  brother stayed behind to help in packing my stuff . The time came  to get all my  stuff together so we could leave. It was so difficult packing all my books and stuff but no one likes to leave their comfort zone. It was time to move on to the next phase and we successfully packed all my stuff .So now I am sitting in the airport not quite certain about what exactly the future holds but it is ok. I have Jesus in my boat. He commands my Destiny.

With that said, here are some more photos from our family trip to Scotland for the graduation

Thank you for reading

I had to share this with you all so you know what I had been up to in June.
 

 

 

The Btiter Truth Called Forgiveness

Ever come across the scripture" forgive that you might be forgiven ". If you have something against your brother and you are bringing an offering go back to make amends with your brother before you bring that offering. It may be quite easy to apply in some circumstances and so you adhere to it  but what happens when the weight of the offence in your opinion is unforgivable.
You feel like you have a right to be angry and  apologized to but what if the apology never comes . Do you still harbor all the animosity within you? I mean it is your heart that skips a bit when the person walks into a room, when you hear the persons name or any reference at all is made to the person. The person may not necessarily deserve your forgiveness but you will need to forgive for you regardless. Unforgivness  only allow bitterness and anger in and  clogs up your relationship with God. While most times the other person goes on with life like nothing happens.

Forgive For You

Thus you  need to forgive for you.The type of sin should not be a factor as you cannot afford to give someone the power over your happiness and joy. Yes, you have been hurt and although you are not really to trust anyone, you trusted a person or persons.You expected more simply because you will do the same .However  as one of my mentors says "you cannot be pitiful and powerful at the same time". You have to choose one. Self pity will only keep you from progressing and it  keeps you bitter . The bible says that Christ came that we may have life and have it to the the full till it over flows. A life with bitterness, rage and anger surely cannot be the life God predestined for us . You decide if you want to live the abundant life or not by your decision to either let go or be held bound.

Most importantly you need to forgive that you might be forgiven.Most times  you know what God expects of you and what you should do but you just want to have some form of justice for you.

Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made. The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, 'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.' Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt. But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me what you owe!' So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying, 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.' And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt. So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done. Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, 'You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. 'Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?' And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him. So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses. (NKJV)


Thus It is not sufficient to verbally say that you have forgiven the person or persons when you know in your heart that you clearly have not.You need to forgive from your heart  totally like you were forgiven because unforgiveness will not just break you it also hinders your relationship with God. I found that it is a disguised tool used by the enemy to keep us  bitter and angry and  to impede our relationship with God.It may seem difficult but I strongly believe that if God tells us to do something  (forgive) .He says it to us because we can through him. The bible says as he was so are we in the world  if he could forgive peter his beloved disciple that betrayed him we can also forgive what seems like the unforgivable ..How can I do that you may ask ?

Forgive For Jesus
Focus on Jesus .If you remember that Jesus died to save the whole world which includes that individual or group of individuals, it makes it easier. Let God's love engraved deep in your heart compel you to forgive. They may not deserve it but we did not deserve it too when Jesus gave it all up for us by dying on the cross. Selective application on  Gods word on forgiveness will not work. There are no clauses .He simply said Forgive.We are his disciples .We cannot doubt that we have the ability to forgive  because in him sister, we can do all things . I Know it hurts but you can forgive , you can let go if you would only let God help you.

Prayer 
Father you know the depths of my heart . You fashioned me, you see me and if there is anyone that knows how to heal my heart . It is you my creator, my father and friend.Father because of your love for me I am certain that you have more for me .For you promised that you who sent your son will now freely give us all things if we ask. Lord I ask that you heal my heart and grant me your peace that surpasses all understanding .Help me forgive like you will forgive and love like you will love.Today I declare that I am free from the bondage of hurt and pain.



With lots and lots of love

Kike Akinola for The FV Factor

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