2. PRIORITIZE RESPONSIBLE OR ACCOUNTABLE BEHAVIOR:
   Impress others through responsible conduct rather than engaging in unreasonable or irresponsible behaviour. Making wise decisions fosters respect and maturity, positively impacting those around you. Be responsible, accountable and prudent.

Proverbs 13:16
Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

3. Embrace Diversity in Relationships:
   Refrain from avoiding people solely based on age. Recognize that each person, regardless of age, brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Embrace diversity, fostering a learning environment across different age groups.

4. VALUE DIFFERENT OPINIONS:
   Avoid dismissing opinions or experiences based on age differences. Appreciate that everyone’s thoughts hold value, irrespective of their age. Refrain from criticizing others’ thoughts based on age

5. LIVE IN THE PRESENT:
   Resist dwelling on past achievements excessively; it may give the impression of being stuck in the past. Embrace new experiences, live in the present, and eagerly anticipate the future for continuous personal growth.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

6. LET GO OF WORRIES:
   Follow the wisdom from Matthew 6:34; don’t worry about others’ opinions or the uncertainties of tomorrow. A balanced and worry-free approach to life demonstrates true maturity.

We need to understand that true maturity and personal growth manifest through wisdom, empathy, and a balanced life. Prioritize showing genuine respect and consideration for others. Avoid treating people with disdain, also positive interactions often leave a lasting impact.

Note: It is unnecessary to go around broadcasting your age. Instead, pray for evidence of your hard work and virtuous actions, reducing the need for constant explanations.

As the years progress, let the desire for a deeper connection with God grow. Live with purpose, letting your yes be yes and your no be no. Understand that pleasing everyone is impossible, so confidently express your decisions when necessary, backed by the evidence of doing what is right.

Staying open-minded, embracing technology, and maintaining a modern, active lifestyle contribute to a more vibrant and ageless demeanour.

*Prayer Point:* Psalm 71:9 – “Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.”

Happy Birthday to the writer, Omolola Funmilayo Edokpayi and all January celebrants. May this year bring joy, fulfilment, and continuous growth in wisdom. (Amen).

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Fathers are often seen as the breadwinners and providers in the family, however, their role goes beyond just being a provider.

What are the other things a father can do?

1. DECISION MAKING: They should play an important role in the upbringing and education of their children, involved in making decisions regarding their children’s education and well-being.
2. INSTILLING DISCIPLINE AND MORAL VALUES: They should teach their children the principle of right and wrong and help shape their character.
3. They are expected to be involved in their children’s social and emotional development, spending quality time with them, engaging in activities, playing games, and providing emotional support.
4. BE A ROLE MODEL: They must be a role model to their children, teaching them about responsibility, respect, and hard work.
5. They should also play a significant role in the spiritual development of their children by leading the family in religious activities, such as praying together or attending religious services. Also, they must strive to pass down their faith and beliefs to their children, ensuring they have a strong spiritual foundation.

In conclusion, fathers are essential members of the family unit. They are not only providers but also play vital roles in the education, discipline, emotional support, and spiritual development of their children.

What happens when you neglect your role as a father? Another person will fill the vacuum.

Then who else can be a father?

Written by Omolola Funmilayo Edokpayi

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Recently, I have been glancing at many write-ups about neglecting, forsaking, and moving away from those who hurt us; we repost these articles on our statuses like perfect beings who have not provoked God and man. Some of us preach more hatred than love and unforgiveness than mercy. Then I thought of this; if God decided to abandon us just because of a mistake, without sending someone to correct us, many of us will not be alive to tell the story of God’s mercies.
We tend to write about people’s mistakes more than their good deeds and hold unto those mistakes as their true character. I know to be http://consistent in love is challenging when our feeling is being hurt, or when we are neglected by someone we love. But God is saying that love is the ultimate no matter what we are confronted with. Jesus pleaded with His Father to forgive those who nailed Him to the cross. He exhibited love after He was bruised, chastised, and wounded. Can we do that?
Another question is: after walking away from those who hurt us, what are our thoughts towards them?
Sometimes we pray that they should regret or suffer their deeds. God never wants us to regret but to repent http://2 peter. 3:9

I believe none of us reading this article will like anyone to hold onto our mistakes.
God is love and you cannot embrace love outside Him neither can you seek the best for others without Him because He is the originator of love (1John 4:7).https://artpreachiate.com/2021/04/06/quotes-on-love-series-1/

By Omolola Funmilayo Osasere.

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What you need to know about the word “LOVE”.

Love is synonymous with, affection, admiration, respect, care for, wishing people well, devotion, treasure, cherish, worship, honour, and adore not LUST. https://medium.com/@authorkuldeepsharma/misinterpretation-of-love-and-affection-a5c9d08103a5

An act of love is obedience to one of God’s commandments. https://artpreachiate.com/2020/02/06/why-we-need-to-obey-gods-instructions/

Only Christ can Love. Only in Him, can we publish Love. Only in Him, can we make it stand. Only in Him, can we enjoy and preach it to all men.

God is not a seasonal lover. So be consistent in love like your father in heaven. Keep loving each other as brothers and sisters (Hebrew 13:1).

Give love another chance, the way Jesus gave you another chance.

Show love, not sword. Love is a virtue. Value it, nurture it.

You cannot make a difference when you are only good to those who give you GOODIES. In Mathew 5:44, Jesus said to love your enemy.

Whenever you gather to gossip, let the topic be Love. Discuss how to love one another not backbiting.

Beyond words, let us express love practically, not by exhibiting immoralities but in Christ Jesus.

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Written and illustrated by Omolola Funmilayo Osasere.

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To be consistent is to make a regular practice of something until it becomes a habit. We need to be consistent about some things not because our flesh enjoys doing them but because they are core ingredients for our walk in life. These things are what we are examining now.

1. YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD:

Relationships are very crucial, no man on earth can live in isolation. And our relationship with God is very fundamental to having a successful relationship with a man. If something goes wrong between you and God, something will go wrong between you and your neighbour. Why is this so? We came from God, we take from Him, we were made in His image, we cannot live independently from Him. If we don’t want our lives to be like that of a fish that tries to survive outside water, we need to keep a relationship with God. Jesus tells us in John 15:5 that without Him, we can do nothing; (For better understanding, John 15: 1-7). Also, Proverbs 3:5 admonishes us that we should not be wise in our understanding but that we should acknowledge God in all our ways. The more we relate with God through prayers and the study of His Word, the more we trust in Him, the clearer we hear Him, and the better we become in our endeavours

2. IN THANKSGIVING.

God wants us to be grateful for every gift and benefit we have received from Him. God sees an ungrateful person as one who is proud and according to His word, He resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. I can confidently say that the primary reason God made man is for man to use his life to praise Him. Revelation 4:11 says that all things God created are for His pleasure. Let’s look at it this way, that dream you are pursuing and unhappy that it is yet to be actualized, that achievement or level you feel you should have attained, if there is no breath in you, I know you can’t be thinking of all this. Therefore, the air we are breathing is enough reason to give thanks to God because it is freely given by Him. According to 1Thessalonians 5:18, we can also say that it is the will of God to give thanks in everything, that is, both in good and bad times.

3. IN PRAYERS.

To walk on Earth unhurt, we need to keep the fire of our prayer life burning. Even Jesus, when He was on Earth, He submitted Himself to consistent prayers to His father. A prayerful person is a powerful person therefore, a consistently prayerful person is a consistently powerful person. We can pray about everything. There are no rules for prayer. We communicate with God when we pray; we talk to him and he talks back to us. He constantly wants to hear our voice because we are His children and the works of His hands. 1Thessalonians 5:17 asks us to pray without ceasing. Philippians 4:6 urges us not to be anxious about anything but to pray about everything. We stay alert when we pray always (Ephesians 6:18).

4. IN THE WILL OF GOD:

God’s word is God’s will. Anything outside His word is not His will. Thus, we need to develop a devoted life of studying His word to maintain a close relationship with Him and do His will. This will help us to overcome distractions that may want to steal our minds away from walking in God’s will. Also, it is only in God’s will can we gradually unravel and fulfill His plan for us as individuals. We will not be walking in our manmade desire, which ends in futility but in His will for us as our maker.

5. EVERY GOOD WORK:

As children of God, we are expected to produce good fruits like our father. Everything about God is good, so, we cannot claim to live a life that speaks otherwise. Our very existence must exhibit the good nature of God. People cannot see God but they see us that claim to be His children. Even when our good life or work is not being appreciated, we should not grow tired because our reward is not with man but with God (Ephesians 6:9). We need to always show love, concern, forgiveness, support to everyone around us. One of the best ways to show love is to tell someone else that Jesus loves them; to evangelize. The greatest love any man can receive is the love of God that is ultimately shown through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to Mark 16:15 and Matthew 5:16, God calls us the light of the world and the good work He expects from us is to preach the gospel. We will be hindering the world from receiving His light if we fail to preach.

The year is still young. I am encouraging you today to make a lifestyle of the habits discussed, only then can you be said to be consistent and you will get good results. If you have not started, it’s not too late to start and if you are already doing any of them, you can do more. Do not forget to include consistency in your New Year resolution https://artpreachiate.com/2020/12/31/what-to-do-about-your-new-years-resolution/

No one can claim to have arrived but we will keep taking those steps to positive growth, one day at a time. God bless you for taking your time to read.

By Joyce Miller.

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