LETTER TO TYLER -turning off my reverse alarm.

If some of the people we see and admire today didn't rise up to pursue their God given purpose, they wont be the icon we aspire to emulate. We can't achieve that living in the Past. Mr Tyler Perry your messages, movies are source of inspiration to my life and this particular write up is setting me free, I wanted to reply the e-mail but couldn't,This seems like the best way I could, by sharing it with people who read my blog, those who don't have the opportunity of being in your mailing list like I am. At one point or the other everyone of us turn on the reverse alarm and it has kept us where we are now. I do this over and over again, even when am aware I can't change the past, I let the thought limit me but right now am turning it off. If i have to read this message everyday till it sinks in, I will do just that. What are you gonna do? Your generation is waiting for you.... If Mr Tyler didn't switch his reverse alarm off his message wont be a blessing to someone like me far away in Africa. Redeem your God given time, forget about the wasted years and start changing life today. I hope his message to me bless you as well.... "That Is Your Past And There Is No Future In It" Hey Ibukun, We have some golf carts at the studio. We use them to run around the campus, getting actors from here to there and so on. But the thing that bothers me the most about them is that when you put them into reverse a beeping alarm goes off. And it doesn’t stop until you go forward. It is so annoying to be in the middle of a shot, when I need it very quiet, to hear that beeping noise. I wanted the facilities guys to disconnect the reverse alarm but I was told that they couldn’t because it is a safety measure. The alarm is there to let people know that you’re about to go backwards. I walked back to my office thinking about this and this thought popped into my head: wouldn’t it be great if we as humans had an annoying alarm that made a loud continuous beep when we are about to go into reverse? When we’re about to look back, like when you’re about to pick up that phone and call an ex that you know is no good for you, wouldn’t it be great if that alarm went on and stayed on until you hung up the phone? Wouldn’t it be great for all the people around you to hear that alarm so that they know you are about to go backwards and bring up some old crap? I think husbands and boyfriends would love that… LOL. But seriously, there are a lot of people who are living their lives stuck in reverse, alarms going off, beeps beeping very loudly, but they can't get it out of reverse. You know these kinds of people, the ones that nobody wants to be around because they can be so annoying, always dwelling on the past. Full of “I wish I had done this” or “I wish I could have done that”. These kinds of people are sad to me, not focusing on the beauty of today, they’d rather dig through the ashes of yesterday. Listen to me, you can’t change anything that you have done in your past, all you can do is go forward. No matter how many mistakes you have made, no matter how many things you have done wrong, you have got to move forward. That is your past and there is no future in it. And the only way to move forward is to ask for forgiveness from the people who you have hurt and wronged. Whether they forgive you or not you must ask… sorry that’s just the way it is. If you don’t you will continue to reap bad things from what you have done to them, even if they don’t forgive you. You will have the power to be free because you asked for forgiveness. And secondly, you must forgive yourself. Forgiveness is the key that can move your life forward… and turn off the reverse alarm. Talk soon, Tyler

YOUR CHOICE

Our life is guided by the choices we make. Its your choice if you allow the judgment or the perception of people around determine the way you see yourself, it’s your choice if you permit the negative thoughts to take precedent in your life. Its your choice if you let the devil twist the promise of God in your life, it’s your choice who you choose to believe. How many of you have heard positive things about your life and you choose to listen to the version of the negative voice. We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. if we spend more time replaying the negative version of our promises that’s what we will produce. People are failing to produce not because they don’t have the will, but they believe they don’t hence they don’t act in order to produce. Even the bible says faith without work is dead (James 2:14-26). It’s amazing how the perspective of others take over our lives, A friend of mine was lied to and when she found out the truth and confronted the person, he made her look stupid yet she was lied to. Who is supposed to feel bad? My friend or the liar? That’s how much other peoples view can affect us. Even the past is a strong limitation, Mavin Sapp said in his song titled “THE BEST IN ME” that God only sees us for who we are and not what we did, He formed us, so He sees us for who He actually made us to be not by the past error. Why do we let the past dictate the future? Why do we let the view of someone who is imperfect be a barrier. Tyler Perry said it doesn’t matter if a million people tell you what you can’t do or ten million people tell you no. if you get a Yes from God that’s all you need. What you choose to believe is your choice, it’s up to you to counter the negative words and replace them with the positive words that the Lord has given to you in the bible. Don’t let the devil and his agents rule you…..ITS YOUR CHOICE.

JOY LIKE A RIVER

Its so amazing how the things we surround ourself with have a way of speaking to our present situation. Today I woke up so heavy hence am just reading my daily devotion and here is the one that made me feel like Oh Lord this isn't a coincidence. It doesn't say word for word what's wrong with me but its speak live to me. Don't let anyone rob you of your Joy, God cares for you much more than that...Really not easy but keep the spirit alive. Sharing this with everyone who feel the way I felt this morning.....Let the Joy of God flow like a river inside of you...It is also not coincidence that I heard my father say on T.V this morning "SOME DISAPPOINTMENT IN LIFE IS A BLESSING, ORCHESTRATED BY GOD TO MAKE YOUR LIFE BETTER" "I Don’t Feel Very Good About Myself Lord, you know that many days my smile and outward calm are only a mask. They are the mask I wear to hide what’s really going on inside me. I wish I felt like more of a success. I wish I didn’t spend so much time worrying about my looks and hating all my flaws. I wish I felt more self-confident. Here’s my guilty secret--I don’t like myself very much. I have many dark feelings and moods. I am painfully aware of my failings and shortcomings. I try so hard to improve my appearance, but I fear it’s a lost cause. I will never think of myself as good-looking. Lord, you are my great hope. You are the great lover of the unlovely. You are the one who befriends the lonely and the losers; you give beauty for ashes. You make me feel wanted and precious. “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul” (Psalm 94:19). Help me stop obsessing about my looks and what people might think about me. What matters most is that you care for me. Thank you for your unconditional love for me. If you forgive me, I can forgive myself. If you like me, I can like myself. If you think I’m somebody, then I’m somebody indeed." (youversion)

I WON, I CHOOSE RIGHT.

I apologize to my faithful readers who have asked me severally if I have abandon my blog, the answer is no. Although sometimes I feel like am so consumed with my publications and forget about sharing my thoughts, the truth is I made a promise to write just as it is and when something happens and I can’t share it the way it is, I choose not to write. I don’t want to be in the same situation with same people I have complained about, I believe the things I couldn’t share happened so I can understand the other perspective of writing, Some people have to make things up just because they don’t want to be Judged. As I fellowship today and I was having the thought of defeat and I could hear in my spirit, just because I choose right doesn’t mean I was defeated, Rather I am the winner. Some people think am a religious writer, the answer is no but my spirituality is part of me, so there is no way am going to write about my thoughts and leave that part of me, In fact my spirituality is my inspiration for doing what I love. Have you ever felt like just because you choose to make peace with someone who wronged you, you feel defeated? Or just because you let someone have their way and choose to do the right thing and they make you feel like they defeated you and you accept it. This morning I realize that just because I choose right makes me a winner. It leaves me free of guilt of doing the wrong thing and the supposed winner is still trap in the agony of their choice. The worst way of judging happiness, is judging from the face. It is deeper than that, it radiates from the inside and rub off on the people around you, then you won’t have to announce it, people see and feel it. I know it’s easier for us to go ask for forgiveness from some we have wrong but it harder to go reconcile with someone who has wronged us and sometimes when we try, we do it the wrong way. We condemn them and hope that makes us feel better. Ask yourself, does it make you feel better? Apostle Paul says in Romans 14:19 “Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another”. We are to approach peace through humility at the expense of our pride. It is the only way to see true reconciliation. Pride defends. Humility agrees and says, “You are right, I have acted this way, Please forgive me. That’s the wisdom from above.

The whole point is,” if it is possible as much as it depends on you, live peaceably with all men Romans 12:18” Either you are the right or wrong one, seek peace and do it the right way especially if you desire peace. Its unavoidable, this things trouble us, when you seek peace, it is for your sake and not the other person, you have chosen right therefore you are the winner not a looser don’t let the wrong thoughts lie to you. Sometimes it seems like am been unrealistic writing the impossible, I agree it’s hard but know for sure, when I write it I am willing to give it a shot. I refuse to be hindered by offense, bitterness, pain, betrayal and hurts that come from feeling defeated. I am a winner, I choose right.

WHO ARE YOU?

Have you discovered yourself? If yes, tell me do you really know who you are? I am going to speak from my own personal experience. I have realized that as we grow each and every day; we start to discover our purpose or rather we begin to understand our purpose better. I have also discovered that so many things we desire to be as a child because we have seen people succeed in it, doesn't mean that’s what we are called for. Nobody desires to be a failure but if you are operating outside of your God given purpose my friend you are a Failure. Often times even after we have discovered ourselves, either through life’s event or any other way. We expect it to happen automatically. Life has thought me that just as you have discovered yourself so has the enemy of greatness. And he will do all he can to frustrate you from fulfilling destiny. Darling it’s not because of you, it’s because of how many others your discovery will save. Our God given purpose is not for us to liberate ourselves and family, we are called for a greater work. It is very important we affect even our community and the world at large. So can you imagine how many the devil will lose if you succeed? He will try all he can to keep you in bondage of darkness so as not to realize “WHO YOU ARE”. I am not writing only for people who are yet to discover themselves but most especially people who have discovered themselves and have allowed one or two failures distract them from their true identity. The minute you realize this is the devil trying to frustrate your fulfillment, you will not stay down; rather you will keep rising each time you fall. Often times writers don’t tell us the reality of life, a lot of people are living a fictitious lifestyle. It’s not because they don’t want to tell the truth but the fear of being judge by the truth. I am not called to write as if life came as a magic even though am yet to get to my destination, our foundation is laid from now. Don’t wait until you get there, set a standard now. One day each one of you will have my book in your hand, the truth of it will offend a lot of people yet it will liberate a lot of souls. My focus is the souls it will liberate because am called because of them. After you have discovered yourself, from my experience you will still fail but the joy of updating my Blog this morning is the Greatest Love of the one who created me. I don’t know about you but I am not an ordinary person. I am greatness itself not because of myself but the unfailing Love of God that uphold me. In case you are wondering what am talking about, sorry that’s how much I have discovered myself. I AM A LOVED CHILD. Hate me or love me, all that matter is the love from above, my friend if you have that you have it all. Sometimes it takes a wrong step to discover you, nobody want trials and tribulation. We all desire to be great. Only a great man who has been tested can stand, life has thought me that. I don’t know what you believe in but I testify to you, so many times have lost my mind, but I NEVER WOULD HAVE MADE IT THIS FAR WITHOUT HIM, I NEVER COULD HAVE MADE IT WITHOUT HIM. I receive strength each day and I get better every day. It is also important to have people who believe in you, that also strengthens you but before you confide in anyone make sure He/She is really a confidant not someone who wants to hear your story for fun or feel better about themselves. I pray for you in this Journey of discovery the Most High shall be your true guide, He is available to be your true guide are you willing to be lead by Him? Love you all.

JUST AS I AM

This blessed me this morning and I trust that it would bless you too.As I read through, what struck me most is the fact that self righteousness is worse than sin. It is worth pondering, are we living according to the righteousness of Christ or Self-righteousness ? The Lord will help us as we seek wisdom from Him to walk on the right part. I urge you to come to Him just as you are and He will work it out for you... Are you talented? Gifted? Skilled? But you are unable to breakthrough? Then try righteousness. There are two types of righteousness: the first one is self-righteousness, which is worse than sin, and the other is God's righteousness. Some people are trying to avoid being over righteous and therefore continue sinning, and another tries to be righteous and in that wise becomes self-righteous. None of these are acceptable; as the only righteousness we need is that imputed by God. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach. Sin is a stigma; it is like wearing a white cloth and having a stain on it. If we are righteous before God then we are wearing a white cloth and therefore cannot just hug anyone, as some have oil on their hands/body, and can put blemish on your white cloth. We may not understand sin from the perspective of the Spirit; but sin is capable of destroying the intimacy between you and God so that when you want to pray to your Dad in Heaven, it is like approaching your dad who is in a white suit and you have a lot of dirt on you - yet you want to hug him. God does not hate you, but he hates the dirt.

YOU’RE NOT FORGOTTEN

Peeps don’t get jealous, Only God’s own special possession will be blessed with such special people that I have in my life. This post isn’t about me but a very dear special Uncle and father, whose impact and love has helped me appreciate myself more. He is not a man of many words but he is filled with so much love that can go around for us all. A lot of you have asked me on Facebook how I came about the name Adenrele, I think you should ask him. As for me Ade indeed rele. I am not gonna right too much, but this is my very own special apology for mixing your birthday date. I want you to know you are so special to me as much as I know I am special to you and I love you very much. You found me at the right time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST UNC ADEREMI ABOLARIN, YOU’RE NOT FORGOTTEN.