Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Do You Want To Be Successful?

Have you noticed that the river never stops moving? The earth has been rotating on an axis since the beginning of time. Cars keep moving on the road, people keep walking, trees keep growing and the birds keep singing. The clock never stops ticking and time keeps going. Nothing ever stops moving. Movement is a sign of life and continuity. Where there is movement, there is life, there is progress. In order to progress we must keep moving. In order to keep moving we need to keep focused. Have you come to a standstill? You need to keep moving. Does is it seem like it’s the end? Don’t stand still, you need to keep moving. Keep moving, keep hoping, keep praying. Keep doing something. Don’t stop hoping, don’t stop moving, and don’t stop planning. If it seems like all you attempt to do keeps failing, I encourage you to keep moving. Keep planning, keep hoping, don’t stop moving. Have you tried? Congratulations, that’s a success in itself! You know why, because you made your first attempt, you tried! At least you did something whilst some others have done nothing and are still waiting to do something. Can you see, success is achieved through trying and trying over and over again. You did not fail because you tried. You only fail for not having started at all. So, keep hope moving, keep your expectation high, hope must not die. Stop thinking failure because you met disappointment on your way to success. Don’t stop at Disappointment Avenue, keep moving on the Road to Success and you will get there. You’ll succeed at last only if you keep trying. Do you want to be successful? Then be prepared for disappointments because that is the key ingredient for success! Remember, if you don’t keep moving, you will keep stagnant. So, keep moving and with God's help you'll succeed at last. Wishing you every success in life.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)


The World Needs You!

Are you passionate, full of energy and drive? Are you a go-getter, always making sure things are done and constantly keeping busy? Do you have what I call ‘zest for life? Are you never worn down by disappointments? Do you see disappointments as an opportunity to be turned into an appointment? Are you a David who is never afraid of the Goliaths of this world, constantly knocking them down? Do you turn your fear into confidence by learning to take a risk? Are you a mountain climber who is never afraid of heights? Do you take one day at a time and see each day as an opportunity to do better than yesterday? Are you a fighter? If you said ‘yes’ to anyone of these questions then that’s great because the world needs you right now. Not everyone is born with all these qualities but we can rub off on others and make their lives better with whatever great attributes God has bestowed upon us. Can you help others fulfil their potential by imparting some of your drive, energy and confidence in others? Then the world needs you right now. Are you able to help others turn their weaknesses into strength? Then the world needs you. Who you are is who you are. God has made you who you are for a reason. I see you as one of the world’s great assets and I hope you also see yourself the same way. Who you are is not a negative but a positive to energise someone else’s weakness. Using your strengths to help lift others in times of weakness and helping turn their weakness into strength is a great attribute and a blessing that money cannot buy. We are all apprentices in this world but it takes a great person make a great person. It takes someone giving another person an opportunity to fulfil their potential in life. Are you helping others fulfil their potential? Some don’t know what they have until someone else points it out to them. Are you one of those? Then be proud of yourself because the world needs you right now, so be who you are!
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Are You Being Yourself?

It’s always good to be yourself and not desire to be somebody else. When you copy other people, you are not being yourself. When you copy other people’s way of living, you are not being yourself. When you want to be like the Jones’, you are not being yourself. You are unique and original but you cannot see this because you are not looking at yourself, you are busy looking at other people, wanting to be like them. Take the courage to look at yourself. If you take the time to concentrate for a moment and appreciate the beauty of being you, you will realise that you are not what you think you are right now. Thinking you are not good enough is not being yourself, looking at others and being jealous of them, is not being yourself. Being self-critical and not appreciating how you look is not being yourself. Are you being yourself? Other people’s opinion of you does not determine who you are or what you will become. Your opinion of yourself determines who you are and what you will become. Believe in yourself, appreciate yourself, don’t criticise and knock yourself. Be confident in yourself. Don’t abuse yourself. You are being yourself when you learn to appreciate that God has made you the way you are for a reason. You are being yourself when you can look in the mirror and see yourself as beautiful and not ugly. You are being yourself when you are content with who you are and not what others think you are. Be yourself. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What are you beholding today, yourself or other people? I encourage you today, please be yourself.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Sunday, March 02, 2008

A Mother's Day Tribute

Without a mother there is no son
Without a mother no daughter
Without a mother there is no child
Without mother there is no pillar
No matter how great you are
You were born of a mother
Mother is there to be celebrated
There to be appreciated
She is there to be cherished
To be loved and thanked

Today is mother’s day
We say thank you to every mother
Thank you for all your love
Thank you for all your labour
Thank you for always being there
Thank you for all the care
Thank you for all you are
You are worth more than rubies!

TO ALL MOTHERS OUT THERE
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!



(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Thursday, February 28, 2008

What Is The True Meaning of Life?

Is anyone there? I hear you cry. Can you hear me somebody? You shout, help! help! You hear your voice echo back like you were in a deep well. With hands stretched upwards, you look up to the sky hoping for an answer. No reply, you hear nothing but the loud echo of your own voice. Hope disappeared a long time ago, you are now in the deep tunnel of despair and disappointment. What seemed to have brought you joy and happiness has now become the source of your sorrow. You are now crying out, held captive by the very thing you desired, the thing you thought would bring you all the happiness you had ever hoped for. How did you get here? Life is funny isn't it? Growing up without much, you had always wished and hoped that one day in the future you would make it. You thought "Gosh, if I had so much money, I would be so, so happy and all my problems would be solved." One wonders where the happiness disappeared to? You remember that old saying "The love of money is the root of all evil"? The money came and gave you a false sense of hope, freedom and security. Your new found wealth became your best friend and your god. You thought "Now, this is the life, all my problems are over, I can travel the world, I can afford all I want, I can have anything I desire." The money accomplished all that for you yet you are not satisfied? Your soul is still crying out? You remember all the pop star drug addicts, who came from the same sort of background as yourself and are now rich and famous. Their story has now changed from joy to sadness. They are yoked by Mammon, the god of this world. They are bound by the very wealth they desired. The wealth and riches has become meaningless, it is now a yoke round their necks. You soon realise after all, this is not what you had been looking for, all you needed was peace and contentment, which no amount of money could buy. What is the true meaning of life? you wonder. Life is not what money can buy, life is not about getting drunk and being at the best parties in town. Life is not about how much material goods you can afford. Life is about being content with what you have, life is about appreciating the little things in life, watching the butterfly landing on the beautiful flowers in the garden, life is about appreciating what you have knowing that some other person lacks the luxury of the same. Life is not about how much you can mount up but how much you have to offer. Life is about giving. Life is about sharing. Life is about remembering those less privileged than yourself. Life is about helping those in need. Life is about knowing that you are not your own, life is about giving your life to the Author of life. Life is not about riches or fame, life is about God because God is the Author of life.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

You Must Fight

Whatever your troubles, don’t give up
Whatever your pain, don’t give up
Don’t give up, don’t give in
Life may not be kind
Things may not be perfect
Life is a battle
A fighting ring
A tough journey
A war zone

Whatever your troubles, don’t give up
Whatever your pain, don’t give in
Fight! You must
Don’t give in, don’t give up
Don’t let go, don’t quit
When at war
You must fight
Life is not easy

Fight! You must fight back
There is a way
Where there is a will
Where is your will?
You must fight back
Don’t give in, be willing
To not give up
Fight! You must fight back

Be bold, be strong
Don’t be afraid
Don’t be dismayed
You are still here
Though tough
You are still here
Though hard
You are still here
This life, a battle,
Not for one
But for all

Hang in there
Don’t quit
Hang in there
Don’t hang up
Hang in there
Don’t give up

Be encouraged, you are not alone, God is there. No matter what you may be going through I will be praying for you. May God strengthen you today and always. Remember, the winner takes it all. Are you willing to take it all? Then you must fight back and not give up!
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Thursday, February 14, 2008

True Love Never Fails

Doing something good for someone we know or do not know will not cost us.
Saying something nice to someone we know or do not know will not kill us.
Being nice to your neighbour will not cost you.
There is a need for love in the world. Love is what we crave. We all need love.

What is love?
There is a love called Eros. Eros is probably what most people mean when they announce with a smile, "I'm in love." As long as a couple is enjoying a romantic situation, eros can thrive. But, as soon as hurtful words or actions appear, eros simply evaporates.

The other type of love is called Philia. This is the love of friendship, best friends, and the fellowship of being with those people you enjoy. Although Philia is great, it too is not reliable since it is dependent on ours and other people's perceptions and expectations. Unfortunately, we probably all know of a friendship which waned or was severed because of distance, harsh words, how someone interpreted another's actions, etc. Philia then really cannot be true love.

What is true love?
True love is called Agape. This is the love we all need. It is based upon the committment of a decision. A decision to be selfless in loving. This means you have made up your mind to love regardless of situation, perception or circumstance. It entails the decision to proactively seek someone's well-being. This is called Agape Love - a committment to love regardless of who you are and what I can get from you. Agape says, "I love you despite what you did to me." A real friend seeks the wellbeing of others instead of his own.

Today's valentine might be your enemy of tomorrow, there is no guarantee. A life of love is a sacrificial life. What is your choice, Eros, Philia or Agape? The decision is yours. My encouragement to you today is to live a life of true love (Agape). True love never fails.

(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

A Place Called 'THERE'

Imagine, you are on a journey, you don't know where you are headed. You keep driving, you don't know when you'll get there. You keep thinking, "it won't be long now, I'll soon get there." Where is there? The journey seems to be taking so long! Where are we really going? What is the destination? Who has the map of the journey in their hands? You seem to be lost. Are you lost? Are you looking for your destination but can't find it? You keep driving but don't know where you are going. You are confused, tired and hungry. You keep driving and wonder when you'll get there. You soon decide to stop over before you run out of petrol. You get to a place where there a lot of people and you decide to stop over. You heave a sigh, at last, somebody here might be able to help you on your way. With a smile on your face, you soon find yourself in conversation with some of the people there. Whilst chatting you find out that they also do not know where they are going but they are surely headed in the same kind of direction you're going, NOWHERE. You find out you are all going NOWHERE! The smile suddenly dissapears off your lovely face. There is a place called NOWHERE. You end up NOWHERE if you have not planned your journey properly. If you have no vision, you will end up NOWHERE. If you have no goals and no plans for your life, you will end up in a place called NOWHERE. You ended up NOWHERE because you had no plan in the first place! If you don't picture where you are going, you will end up going NOWHERE. You need to go back and start all over again, it's not too late, don't give up now. Go back, sit down, take your time and plan your life. Write your vision down. You have not failed, you just failed to plan. There is still hope whilst you are alive. It's not too late now. Rise up and don't give up. It's not over till it's over. Sit down and visualise where you would like to see yourself in a few years time. If you don't have a vision you will not get there. There is a place called THERE. You can only get THERE if you have a vision and a plan but if you don't take time to plan and write your vision down, you will end up getting NOWHERE! If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail. Before you do anything, take time to plan, you will get to the place called THERE.

(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Help Is At Hand

It seems like the sharks are out to milk us of every penny we've got! Inflation in the United Kingdom has reached an all time high! People are now constantly looking for bargains! This is what the world has turned out to be. Everybody is after our money. Remember before you got your credit card, you were credit worthy, now you are no longer credit worthy! If you park for a minute whilst loading your car, you get a minimum fine of £40. Council Tax has gone up, Road Tax goes up every 6 months, postage stamps go up in price every year, petrol prices have shot up beyond the £1.00 mark, you are fined if you happen to not know London very well and you make the error of not knowing where you are going, so you find yourself lost in transit at some point and you mistakenly drive into the Congestion Zone in Central London, which accrues a minimum fine of £50. Even a simple mistake will cost you! Nobody cares anymore. Think about it, how much would you have left after all these fines, bills etc?. The whole nation is crying out for help. Some are now depressed and in hospital because of this, others are constantly looking for a way out of the whole mess! You wonder how you got into the mess in the first place! Tell me, where do you turn, who do you run to for help? Some have nearly committed suicide, as they could find no help in their time of need.

Stop! Stop for a moment. Calm down, take a slow breath and calm down. All hope is not lost. Help is at hand. There is One Greater than us all who is willing to help and that is God. Commit the whole situation into His hands today and He will come and help you. He is not too far away. If you don't know what to do or what to say just say under your breath, "God please come and help me, I need your help, take over my situation and help me, deliver me from depression and help me. I need you now." It works all the time. I would also advise you seek help from counsellors who can help you with your debt/situation. Whoever you are, I shall be praying for you. Put your hope in God.

(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

What's Your Contribution?

A colleague of mine watched a programme on TV last night titled "Eat or Heat", and she narrated to me what it was all about. This brought home to me the concerns I've always had for the elderly and their care, as they are at a vulnerable point in their lives and they need a lot of love and care. A lot of the elderly people they showed on the programme had to make the unenviable choice of either heating their homes or having some food to eat, hence the title "Eat or Heat". They could not afford to heat their homes and at the same time have some food to eat, as there is not enough money to do both. They showed an elderly lady who did not eat for three days because she had to pay for her heating and by doing this she could not afford to buy some food to eat. If she pays for heating she cannot afford to pay for eating. She said she'd rather go without food and have some heat in her home. There was another lady who suddenly had a stroke and fell down the stairs and could not do anything so she laid there for three days until the police came round! Imagine, she laid there for three days! My heart was broken to the point of tears. The thought that came to my mind is "what is our world coming to?" The family is so defragmented that nobody cares anymore. In the old days when either of our grandparents got old and they could no longer care for themselves, one of the family had to take them in. Can you imagine you getting old and not having anyone to care for you? I know, I know, you are probably thinking "but we all have to get on with our lives and we can't really help the situation". The thing is we can help to make the situation better. Think about it, what have you done today to help someone who is in need or more vulnerable than you are? If you have elderly neighbours, have you ever thought about paying them a visit and just saying a little "hello" or even helping out if you have a little time on your hands? We all have our pride and I would'nt want to trouble anyone if I was an elderly person myself but I'm sure they would appreciate some kind of love. Remember, they are not going to be there forever, so why don't you do what you can whilst you can and God will bless you. We are all going to get there one day and I would loathe to think that we would be in a needy position only to find that there is no one to help. We might be young today but we are surely going to get old one day! Reach out and touch someone today and make this world a better place. Put a smile on somebody's face today and somebody will put a smile on yours one day. God bless you as you make an effort to contribute to the lives of others.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Thursday, January 31, 2008

FEAR, WHAT A FOE

The fear of the unknown is the greatest killer and destruction of the mind, body and soul,
The courage and boldness to take risk is the greatest success of achieving success,
The ability to limit oneself is the greatest downfall of mankind,
The agility to do, at the right time is the greatest fear of the enemy;
It is power in its own right,
It is authority, proclamation and an art of dominion that leads to a physical manifestation of one’s success,
You can think it,
You can dream it,
You can plan it,
You can organise it,
But if you do not act, what purpose is all the thinking, dreaming, planning and organising?
YOU CAN DO IT!
Oh this fear, what a foe…..
(Written by Modupé Mabel Ade-Onojobi-Daniel © All rights reserved)

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

YOUR FAMILY

You know, I was just thinking about how easy it is for us to make friends with other people apart from our own family. It is easier for us because we don't live permanently with our friends as we do with our families and hence we don't really take each other for granted. It is easy to take your dad, mum, sister, brother, husband or wife for granted and not appreciate them because we see them everyday of our lives, we see all the good, the bad and the ugly side of each other, so instead of encouraging each other, loving each other and trying to find ways to make our lives better, we tend to drift apart, argue and quarrel more. Eventually we are torn apart by hatred. When communication within the family breaks down, it leads to utter destruction. Instead of criticising your family and comparing them to other loving families ,why not see the good in your own? What the other family has can also be built in your own if you are prepared to sacrifice and take the time to be patient and to love. Rome was not built in a day, remember? What can you make better in your family starting from today. Maybe you could buy somebody in your family a nice gift or give them a good word of encouragement. Tell them how beautiful they are and let them know how much you appreciate them. Don't worry if they reject your words, many people find it hard to accept good things initially but as time goes by, they will take it in. The most important thing is that you are building up your family in love. Nobody is too young or too old to love. Begin something new. As you sow the seed of love in your own, may you find abundant love and may God bind your family together with a cord that cannot be broken.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Friday, January 25, 2008

IT'S A HARD LIFE!

I made up my mind this year that I would not allow things to get to me and upset me. Whatever happens I am determined to take it in my stride and move on. I am not going to dwell on issues and let them get the better of me. It's a hard life as we all know. The world we live in is not getting better. You can't rely on anything anymore. Things have changed compared to the old days. A job is no longer for life, people are harder to trust, betrayal of trust happens so easily. No one is reliable anymore. If you trusted your mate with your life, you are setting yourself up for disappointment. It's surely a hard life! What decision have you decided to make today? You have to decide on what your reaction to a hard life is going to be. Nobody promised anybody a bed of roses. Even roses have thorns, so you can't sit on it comfortably. Don't sit down and rely on others to make you feel better in yourself. You have to make up your mind to rise above every situation. I know it's not easy. I also find it hard to keep the momentum going at times but I am adamant that I am not going to allow anything, come what may, to drown me. I am not going to give in to the storms of life and allow the tide to carry me deeper into the ocean. I am determined to fight for dear life. It is only the army who endures to the end that will see victory. My prayer for you today is that you will find the strength to rise above your circumstances come what may. I pray that the grace of God will be sufficient for you and that you will find help in time of need. God bless you as you face another day. Make up your mind to stand in the battle for today no matter what. I wish you a good day but remember, it's a hard life!
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

GOD IS WITH YOU

Maybe your spirit is crying out loud right now. You don't know where to turn. You are lonely, you need someone to talk to, there is nobody there. The voice of your spirit echoes in the tunnel of loneliness. Maybe you've never felt appreciated by others and you always seem to be left out. Making friends is not easy for you though it may come easy for others around you. The cry of your spirit is loud but your voice seems to come out only in a whisper, shouting for help but seemingly not heard. Don't worry, you are not alone. I would like to reassure you that God is with you whether you feel it or not. His presence is with you. He is ready and willing to come to the rescue. The big question here is will you allow Him? His hands are stretched out reaching out to you. Are you able to trust Him to save, do you believe that He takes great delight in you? He is ready to quiet you with His love. Are you willing to let Him. Maybe you should consider giving Him a chance? He is worth a try. Go on! I can hear the voice of a Father saying to his child, "Trust in me, give me a chance. I love you and I am willing to help. I am knocking at the the door of your heart, will you please let me in. I can't come in unless you open the door." God is trying to reach out to you right now, please open the door. Thank you.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Friday, January 18, 2008

SHOOT UP AGAIN

You know life is so funny, you could wake up on a Monday feeling good and looking bright. Just a few hours into the day, your day could have suddenly changed into a cloudy and rainy day and everything suddenly starts going wrong.
Sometimes our emotions are like the British weather (apologies to my fellow brits! :) Like the weather is unpredictable, our emotions are also sometimes unpredictable. The key thing is we must not allow anything to get us down, this I'm sure is easier said than done!
Believe me, disappointments will come. Life is full of disappointments but we must hang on to hope. You have to cross over from the valley of your disappointment onto the mountain of your hope and victory. You might sometimes feel like you've been nailed on the cross of affliction and every stormy weather seems to head your way. There is an end to every storm. Sooner or later it will calm down and things will come back to normal. Don't take disappointment like it's the end of your life, you have to pick yourself up no matter how down you may feel. Feeling a bit down is normal and part of life but we must not allow it to overtake us otherwise we'll remain buried there. Take for example the grass that grows at the back of your garden, though it is trodden over and mown down so many times, before you know it another lot of grass shoots up again.

If you are feeling down right now, like the grass you need to shoot up again, don't give up and don't give in. You are precious. Hang on to hope, let it be your anchor and it will carry you through. A struggle to win makes the victory sweeter. Be determined to shoot up again.
(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Thursday, January 10, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU MADE IT!

Entering into the New Year means you've entered onto the next level. At every level there are challenges. Games on the Playstation have different levels. The higher you go, the tougher the challenge but the aim is to score as many points as possible at every level. What level are you at right now and what level are you aiming to get to? What are your goals in life? What are your dreams and aspirations and what do you desire to achieve in 2008? Remember, at every level there is a challenge but the challenge must not stop you from achieving your goals. Challenges are there at every level to move you on to the next level. If you are not able to knock down the challenges at one level you will not be able to move on to the next level. What are the challenges you are facing right now? Be determined to move on to the next level, be determined to face your challenges and knock them down at every level, be determined to remain on the victorious level. Your determination is the key factor to you being successful. You must persevere in the midst of adversity. 2008 will manifest its own challenges as with every other year but you must be determined to persevere in order to cross over to the other side into 2009. Keep on, keep strong, keep determined and stay calm. By the way, CONGRATULATIONS, you made it into 2008! Wishing you a very Happy New Year and a successful 2008! (Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Monday, November 12, 2007

A WORD IN SEASON

Do you know that a simple word can either build or tear down a person's life? It doesn't cost anything to say something nice to somebody. Some people say "I am not my brother's keeper, so why should I bother?" I think you should be bothered because one day soon you might need a good word to keep your spirit up and there might just be nobody there, after all they say we reap only what we sow. What seed are you sowing in others? Think on this today and make a decision to sow a good seed because one day you might just need a word in season. Sow a good seed in other people's lives and one day you will reap a bountiful harvest in your own.

Wednesday, November 07, 2007

WHY OH WHY?

Why oh why do we blame others for our wrongdoings? By doing that we are denying ourselves the opportunity to accept our responsibility and face up to our errors. We sometimes find ourselves blaming our spouse, friend, mother, father, society or some other person or situation apart from ourselves. You must accept that whatever the case might be, you are responsible for your own actions. The job you are currently moaning about was accepted by you and you were quite excited when you got it, so why not make the best of it instead of moaning about it. If you are blaming your wife, spouse, family member or society for whatever situation you find yourself in right now, you were the one who proposed to her in the first place or found her attractive enough to date her, so why blame someone else. Take responsibility for your own actions. The food that made you fat, you were the one who ate it all by yourself! The drink that made you become alcohol dependent was bought by you and drank by you alone! No one can force a horse to drink water. Can you see that you need to stop blaming others in order that you can free yourself from this bondage of blame in order to move forward? Take time to take stock of your life and make the decision to move forward from where you are by accepting your own responsibility and taking action towards making life better for yourself. My prayer for you is that you will come to a place in your life where you are able to forgive others and let go of whatever it is that is stopping you from moving on in your life. I pray that whatever is causing the anger you might be feeling right now will be uprooted as a result of your determination and that healing will take root in your heart. I pray that you would have the strength to find a place in your heart to forgive ALL those who have wronged you so that you also can be healed and set free in your own self. God bless you as you take this new step with determination to move forward in your life.

Saturday, July 28, 2007

YOUR TIME WILL COME


Life is all about seasons. As a tree bears fruit in it's season, so does your life have it's own seasons. There is a dry season, where nothing seems to be happening at all and you begin to wonder why. There is a season for weeping and a season for laughter. A season of mourning and a season of rejoicing. For everything in life there is a season. If nothing is happening for you right now, maybe now is not the season for you but I assure you that your own season will come. Just as a tree bears fruit in it's season, so will you bear fruit in your own season if you are patient enough and do not give up. The tree does not give up and never complains because it knows it's seasons. When you understand the season you are in then you will be patient and not give up. Maybe you are going through a dry season right now, be patient and wait for the rainy season. If you are patient, soon enough you will begin to bear fruit. Remember, there is a season for every activity under heaven, so hang in there and be patient, your time of refreshing will soon come.

Monday, July 02, 2007

FEELING ANGRY?



Anger consumes the soul, it can disable you and deprive you of all the good things you are entitled to enjoy in life. I sometimes feel so angry, I start palpitating and having headaches and I know this is not healthy for me. If I do not take a positive action, the anger will sooner or later destroy me and I do not desire that. This is not an easy task for anyone but if you really do want to enjoy what is left of your life, you have to make an effort to be delivered or set free from your pains. You may have spent all your life trying to please people, desiring to be accepted by the ones you love, but to no avail. You may have tried to defend yourself and to prevent yourself from being rejected, but the more you tried, the more you felt rejected. My advise to you is to quit trying because you will NEVER get any approval from men. Your hope must be placed in the realm of the supernatural where God is able to make things happen for you. If you continue fighting this battle yourself I can assure you of failure. This battle cannot be fought in your own strength, you need help and need it fast. You cannot do it on your own. It is impossible! Have you seen a country go to war on it's own without asking it's friends or allies for help? No! That nation or country, if it does not get the help that is needed to win the battle will come home defeated and depleted. My encouragement to you today is not to allow, anger, bitterness and unforgiveness to eat you up. You cannot do it on your own. Wisdom says you must ask for help now before it's too late!