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You may have defects, be anxious and sometimes live irritated, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world. Only you can prevent it from going into decadence. There are many that need you, admire you and love you. I would like to remind you that being happy is not having a sky without storms, or roads without accidents, or work without fatigue, or relationships without disappointments. Being happy is finding strength in forgiveness, hope in one’s battles, security at the stage of fear, love in disagreements. Being happy is not only to treasure the smile, but that you also reflect on the sadness. It is not just commemorating the event, but also learning lessons in failures. It is not just having joy with the applause, but also having joy in anonymity. Being happy is to recognize that it is worthwhile to live, despite all the challenges, misunderstandings and times of crises. Being happy is not inevitable fate, but a victory for those who can tr...

People have different philosophies that guide them through life. I have mine and I know you have yours too. Despite our philosophies, as humans we still worry about some things. But sometimes ago, I was reading the Good Book and I stumbled on a chapter that has helped me till now. I'm sure you might have seen it before too but probably didn't pay it much attention. It says: "therefore i say unto you, take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall put on. Is not life more than meat, and body more than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your creator feeds them. Are you not better than them? Which of you by taking thought( by worrying) can add one cubit to his stature? ... Take therefore no thought for tomorrow, for tomorrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof" Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it saps today...

Love the pain. Love the difficulty. Love the fact that you’re not doing it the easy way, because you know that’s not the way to be the best that you can be. It may not be easy, but it’s worth it. When it hurts, do more. Focus on the everyday habits and tasks that will make you be the success you want. Keep pushing yourself and your abilities by surrounding yourself with others who are better than you, and who will push you. When it hurts, you’re on the right path. Keep going. Don't give up, don't look back, look forward to the prize before you. Don't you ever think of giving up on yourself even when it hurts, coz success can't be got on a platter of gold. You have to pay the price to get your prize. Beloved, you're almost there. Don't give up. Even when it hurts, keep going. Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

We have been discussing positive thinking, today I'll be rounding it up by looking at positive attitudes. I mean how what we think can lead to our attitudes and actions. Our attitudes determine how people relate with us . A positive attitude makes you happier and more resilient, it improves your relationships, and it even increases your chances of success in any endeavor. In addition, having a positive attitude makes you more creative and it can help you to make better decisions. Tips for positive attitudes: 1. Have a Morning Routine. How you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. Make sure that you have an attitude-boosting morning routine that puts you in a good mood so that you can start the day off right. 2. Carry An Attitude of Happiness With You. Instead of waiting for external things to make you happy, be happy and then watch how that influences the things that go on around you. That is, instead of telling yourself that first something good has to ...

James Allen describes one of the best analogies on positivity that I have ever read in his timeless classic “As a Man Thinketh.” He likens the mind to a garden. If planted with beautiful plants and carefully nurtured and tended to, the garden will yield beautiful flowers and be a place of comfort, beauty and peace. If neglected, weeds will creep in and destroy the beauty and yield thorns, destruction and harshness. Of-course, some twisted or strange gardener may actually deliberately plant weeds and unpleasant plants. It is the same with the mind. If you plant beautiful, healthy thoughts into your mind you will reap a beautiful, healthy life. If you plant negative thoughts, you will reap destruction and despair in your life. If you neglect to feed your mind healthy thoughts and to protect it from negative thoughts, the weeds of destruction will creep in and choke your mind. Another way thoughts can be planted in your mind is through subliminal messages. A positive ment...

If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you don't; If you want to win but you think you can't, Its almost a clinch that you wont. If you think you'll lose, you're lost, For out of the world we find that success begins with a fellows will, It's all in a state of mind. Life's battles don't always go to the stronger and faster man, But sooner or later the man who wins Is the man who thinks he can... Shalom!!! (Unknown author) Lizinspiration©

For the next few days, we would be looking at the power of positive thinking. What you think, I mean the thoughts you process in your mind goes a long way in determining who you would become. Your thoughts are the most essential asset you have in your desire to achieve your dreams. They affect you in ways you might not imagine. Nobody would argue that the sun exists. You cant touch or smell it but you can see it, its effects and power are evident everywhere you look. In the same way, your thoughts are energy. Your thoughts lights and drives your life just as the sun lights the earth. That is the power of positive thinking Your thoughts define who you are and who you will eventually become. #think positively# #you are what you think# Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

“Birthing your dreams is never a painless process. It is the discomfort and pain of the undesirable position you are in that forces you to reach out to something better.” Imagine what would happen if the birthing process were completely painless. The mother may not push – there will be nothing motivating her to push. The pain is a motivating factor because it is the desire to end the pain as quickly as possible that forces her to push. Similarly, if you are happy, satisfied or content with your present situation you will not “push” to birth your dream. There will be no motivation to push if you don’t perceive the pain. It is interesting that most things that we need to do in order to stay healthy eventually cause pain if not done. Urinating is a good example. If you resist the urge to urinate, very soon your bladder will get overstretched and you will experience pain. If you continue to resist you are in danger of absorbing dangerous waste into ...

You deserve all the good things in this world, you're worth much more than you think. You can shine as bright as the sun because you're precious like a diamond. You can do all things coz your creator is the owner of the universe and He's concerned about you. You don't have to care about what others think about you, just be you and do your best. Don't use your present situation to predict your future, because your future is and will be brighter. There are many things we don't understand about tomorrow as human beings, but once we know the One that holds and owns tomorrow; then we don't have to panic. We just have to do our best and leave the rest in His hands. Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

Most people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit just when things are about to turn out well. You should know that before success in any man's life, there are bound to be temporary defeat and perhaps, some failure. When everything seems sour and not in your favour, look around until you find a way. Don't give up but live it up; pick up the pieces, be tough. Even when others don't believe in you, don't give up because that's exactly what they want. Quitters never win so you better stay, look your challenges straight in the eye and confront them. There's no wine if grapes aren't pressed, no perfume if flowers aren't crushed; so do not be afraid if there are pressures in your life. They're meant to bring out the best in you. Beloved, you can do it. I believe in you. Don't give up, keep trying; you'll soon be there Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

Never look down on yourself, don't feel inferior or think others are better than you are. You are a unique being, the only you in the world. You're gorgeous. You're handsome. You're kind. You're generous. You're driven and creative. You're fun. You're all sorts of wonderful things. You're amazing and worthy. Your creator created you to be all these, don't settle for less. Look past the hurts and insecurities, you're a wonderful being. Believe in yourself when no one does, that itself is a stepping stone to success. Your flaws, imperfections, personality makes you you and you are pretty amazing. Do not overestimate the competition out there and underestimate yourself. You're better than you think. In the end, what matters most is how you see yourself. Beloved, you are blessed and highly favoured. Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

Everyone you meet is going through one struggle or the other, though it might not show on their faces; be nice. Don't hurt people with your words, be nice. I know you're going through some stuffs too but try as much as you can to be nice. Your kind words and nice disposition to others can go a long way in lifting up depressed souls. Brighten any corner you find yourself, spread some cheer. There are sad and lonely people everywhere; Be a friend to them, show them some love. Bring some hope to the fainting and discouraged on life's road, be nice. I know you are sad too but there are people who are sadder than you are, make them happy and you will be happy too. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be nice. Be kind, always. Be nice to someone today.

There are times when you go into certain relationships and then realize that it is more than you bargained for. You know deep down that it is more than just someone who is not good for you; such relationship permeates every fibre of your being, takes over your life, gets in your head and hurt your soul . That is what is called a toxic relationship. A toxic relationship can be with anyone: friends, siblings, coworkers, lovers, or a relative. It may even be more difficult to see a relative as toxic than a friend. If you find yourself in a toxic relationship, don't try to manage it; you're worth much more than that. Don't waste your time thinking that they will change, most toxic people don't. Once you realize that a certain person does everything to make you feel bad or inferior, makes you lose your self worth; distance yourself immediately, run as fast and far as you can. Although not all toxic people are cruel and uncaring. Some of them love you dearly, some have goo...

A carcass? The dead body of an animal. Something as sweet as honey inside a carcass? How did it get in there? The person that saw it must have been mistaken, But then the Good book says the man tasted it and even gave some to his parents. Who could have expected that the sweetest substance in the world can be found inside somewhere as disgusting, dirty and smelly as the carcass of an animal; Can you imagine the magnitude of odour oozing out from there, yet bees found their way in and produced honey. The carcass that seemed useless and a waste housed the honey that some people ate. I'm saying that no matter how useless, smelly or dirty you think you are, there is an honey in you that's waiting to be manifested to the world. Never look down on yourself because of the vicissitudes of life facing you. You're gonna be fine because after night comes the morning which is always bright. Don't limit yourself, make use of all God has deposited in you. And if you think y...

Life can take a turn you never thought it would; Suddenly, so much can change with so little to understand. You ask so many questions, it seems without reply, Your heart is pained with so much doubt And unanswered questions 'why'. It's almost like you walk through life just feeling your way around, You can't see the road ahead Darkness seems all about you, you struggle to see the light Just a glimmer now and then, but then it fades out of sight. You cry out to God again to show you where to go, He says, 'just another step to where peace freely flows'. And as you keep on taking steps guided by God; You find, in time, that you have walked into the joy you never knew before. It is in those times of darkness when you feel you've lost all hope, God can do a work in you that brings a deeper growth. So when you face the dark times, you should come before God; For good will come if you believe and hope shall be restored. Shalom!!! (M.S Lowndes) Li...

One of the few free things in life is a smile; a little smile eases the anxious heart, gives hope to the hopeless and encourages the discouraged. A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches the receiver without making the giver poorer. Even though it takes just a moment, the memory lasts forever. Unfortunately not everyone smiles, most people go about as if the whole world is on their shoulders. They frown and even dampen the spirit of those around them. It takes a lot of energy to frown, you have to work at it but smiling is painless. Why not try smiling for a change, it costs you nothing; it will rather make you more beautiful or handsome. Smile even if it's a sad smile, because not knowing how to smile is sadder than a sad smile. A smile is a curve that set things straight, make sure you smile today and you will find out that life is still worthwhile if you just smile. Use your smile to change the world, don't let the world change your smile. Shalom!!! Lizinspi...

You're the referee of your life, you call the shot. The decisions you make goes a long way in affecting your life both now and in the future. The fact that someone is doing it a certain way doesn't mean you should do it that way too. Most times, people ruin their lives by making decisions based on what others tell them; they later end up realizing that it's not the best for them. They think their whole life is a script and that whatever they do or do not do doesn't matter since it is already written down ; unfortunately not because if you refuse to lead your life well, the consequences will be disastrous and irreversible. You have to make choices yourself and live with the results. Your life is not scripted, at least not yet; the pen is in your hands. You are the architect of your life, build and design it well while you still can... Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

When you think you would not make it, when your mind and strength is gone, when everything in your life comes crashing down, when you feel so lonely, when you are looking at your life in broken pieces, when you want to trust but you don't know how; before you throw in the towel, give God your pain and make an exchange because He alone can give beauty for ashes. When your storms won't move on, When your nights last so long and there's no sign of morning and you're thinking of giving up; Don't give up, make an exchange with God. He alone can give you beauty for ashes He can make the worst thing in your whole life become the most beautiful thing, The most embarrassing thing that brought you so much shame can become the most beautiful thing. Don't give in, don't give up Endure the pain like a mother in travail because very soon, your life will become the most beautiful thing And you will feel so glad that you made that exchange with God. Your time to s...

There are two ways to live your life: one is as though nothing is a miracle and the other is as if everything is a miracle. Miracles are everywhere, miracles are goodness; sometimes showing up in the strangest way through people who are just passing through your life, through dear friends who are there for you no matter what. Miracles are love, miracles are God and God is forgiveness. Miracles are God's way of letting you know that He's here with you and that you are not alone... Your being alive and where you are today is a miracle. Everyday is a MIRACLE. Shalom!!! (Miracles from heaven) Lizinspiration

Forget the storms of yesterday Even when it seems like a mystery Because dwelling on it can't unravel it; The best thing is to leave it there For sorrow may endure for a night But joy comes in the morning; Not forgetting the storms will make you blind to the oncoming joy, Every cloud has a silver lining No matter how thick the clouds of storms may be, it will surely clear away; It may be stormy now but it is certain that it can't rain forever Be strong now; be of good courage Because things will get better.               Persevere... Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

Just like any other woman of her age, she woke up that morning feeling irritated, sick and nauseous. That was the sign for her monthly period and she couldn't wait for those four days to be over. But surprisingly; after the expected four to five days, the flow continued and extended to a month. She started panicking, she told her friend who took her to a physician, all to no avail. The flow continued to a year, six years and above. She became lean, a shadow of herself, smelly and easily tired. Friends deserted her because no one wanted to contact the incurable ailment. Physicians made profit from her, they demanded so much and soon she spent all that she had; nothing was better but she rather grew worse. With no money to spend anymore, she accepted her fate and lived with her cross. But one day, she heard there was a great physician in town called Christ who did all treatments for free. At first, she was hesitant to go to him but then she decided to try him. She joined the crowd...

You are who you are for a reason You're part of an intricate plan You're a precious and perfect unique design, Called God's special man or woman. You look like you look for a reason Our God made no mistake He knit you together within the womb, You're just what he wanted to make. The parents you have were the ones He chose, And no matter how you may feel, They were custom designed with God's plan in mind, And they bear the master's seal. No, that trauma you faced was not easy And God wept that it hurt you so; But it was allowed to shape your heart So that into his likeness you'd grow. You're who you are for a reason, You've been formed by the master's rod You are who you are, beloved Because there is a God! (Russell Kelfer) Lizinspiration

Nothing that happen in your life is insignificant, every tiny incident has its own significance. Success, failure, joy, sorrow, hunger, abundance, tears- all these have their different significance. It helps in deepening your character, helps you to depend more on God. It is shaping you, molding you into the type of person God wants you to become. Though these happenings may hurt you, you must always remember that God's ways are not your ways. And because He sees the end from the beginning, His plans for you are always the best. Even when it seems heartbreaking, you must learn to submit to God and succumb to His will. No incidence in your life goes unnoticed by Him. He's preparing you for a future only He can see. Hold on to God, every incidence in your life has a significance. Shalom!!! Lizinspiration©

WHAT IF??? What if I fail🤔? What if she dies? What if he breaks my heart? What if I don't get food to eat? What if I don't get it right🤦🏻? What if I don't get married? What if this, what if that, what if, what if... Some people spend most of their time thinking about negative things that doesn't eventually happen. Instead of having faith and focus on the bright side of life; they let the vicissitude of life affect them, thereby ending up bring miserable and pathetic. What these set of people fail to understand is that most, if not all, of our 'what ifs' never happen... They just waste precious time fidgeting, worrying and being anxious🤔. The Good Book says it all by admonishing us to "take no thought for tomorrow, for tomorrow shall take thought for the things of itself coz sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof". Things would be more better if we can live one day @ a time without worrying about 5 or 10 years to come. Now, I'm ...