What We Get Wrong About Blessings

👉 Is a good life always proof of God’s favor? What if God’s biggest blessings don’t come in the form of money or miracles?

Let’s admit it:

When we say “I’m blessed” these days, what we usually mean is…

🙌 A raise at work.
🧳 Visa approval.
🏠 Finally moved to Lekki.
💍 Proposal with a drone and saxophone.
🚘 New ride with a custom plate.

No lies—those things are great.
And yes, they can be blessings.

But is that all blessings are?
And what about when life doesn’t look “blessed”—does it mean God left the chat?

Let’s dive in.

💸 The Prosperity Confusion

For many Christians today (especially in high-vibe church cultures), blessings are measured like this:

More = God is pleased with me
Less = I need to “sow seed” fast

It’s a theology built around performance and outcomes:

If I tithe, God must give me back 100x.
If I pray hard, I won’t suffer.
If I’m obedient, I’ll always have favor with people and profit in business.

But this logic collapses in the face of real life.
Because sometimes:

You do all the right things… and still lose the contract.
You pray and fast… but the illness gets worse.
You live uprightly… and still get betrayed.

So, what then? Are you “not blessed”?

📖 What Does the Bible Say About Blessings?

Let’s redefine this straight from Scripture:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are those who mourn… the meek… the persecuted…” – Matthew 5:4–10

Wait.

That doesn’t sound like:

📱 iPhone 16
🏡 Duplex
💳 Bank alert

It sounds more like people who are struggling… but still have God.

Blessing in the Bible isn’t about your circumstance.
It’s about your connection to God.

🌀 The “Invisible” Blessings We Overlook

Real talk: God’s biggest blessings are often invisible, inconvenient, and uncomfortable.

Like:

✅ Peace that makes no sense.
✅ Strength to forgive someone who hurt you deeply.
✅ Wisdom to walk away from a deal that would’ve made you rich but ruined your soul.
✅ A community that holds you up when everything is falling apart.
✅ God’s voice guiding you through a desert season.

These don’t trend on Instagram.
But in heaven’s eyes, they are priceless.

⚖️ The Danger of Equating Comfort with Favor

Let’s face it:

Sometimes the devil does bless—with distractions, temptations, and shortcuts.

Sometimes money, fame, and followers pull you further away from God.
Sometimes open doors don’t lead to destiny—they lead to destruction.

So stop asking, “Is this comfortable?”
Start asking, “Is this God?”

Because not every blessing is shiny.
Some are refining.

🌱 God’s Blessings Grow You, Not Just Your Bank Account

A blessed life isn’t necessarily a loud life.
It’s a deep one.

It’s not always riches, but it’s always rooted.

If God’s greatest blessing is Himself, then the closer you get to Him, the more blessed you really are—even if nothing in your life looks “successful.”

🔥 What We Get Wrong

Myth: Blessings = wealth and comfort.
Truth: Blessings = anything that brings you closer to God and grows you in His purpose.
Myth: A hard life means you missed God’s favor.
Truth: Many of God’s favorites suffered deeply—think Job, Joseph, Paul, and even Jesus.
Myth: You can measure blessings by social media highlight reels.
Truth: Some of God’s best work is done in private and in pain.

💬 Final Thoughts

Being blessed doesn’t always feel like being blessed.
Sometimes, the blessing is in the breaking.
Sometimes, it’s in the delay, the detour, the “no”, or the closed door.

Don’t reduce God’s favor to material upgrades.
God’s richest blessings often come wrapped in process, not packaging.

You are blessed not because everything is working…
…but because God is working in everything.

August 24, 2025August 22, 2025

What We Get Wrong About Success

👉 Does God measure success in wealth and status? Or is it something entirely different?

Let’s be honest.

We’ve baptized hustle culture.
Christianized ambition.
Turned platforms into pulpits.
And somewhere along the line, we began to believe that if we’re not trending, speaking, building, or earning six figures, maybe we’re not doing enough for God.

But can we pause?

What if success—real, kingdom success—looks a lot less like applause…
And more like obedience in obscurity?

🚫 Success ≠ Stuff

Let’s get this out of the way:
God is not allergic to prosperity.
He is not intimidated by platforms.
He does bless people financially.

But if we think more money, more influence, more followers = more anointing…
We’re walking straight into deception.

Jesus said,

“Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

Read that again. Slowly.

🎯 So What IS Success to God?

In one word?

Faithfulness.
Not fame.
Not numbers.
Not likes.
Not “impact metrics.”

Just faithfulness.

When Jesus told the parable of the talents (Matthew 25), the master didn’t say:

“Well done, good and high-achieving servant.”

He said:

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

📉 Unseen ≠ Unsuccessful

In today’s world, we idolize visibility.
But some of the most powerful kingdom people never make it to the stage.

Anna the prophetess waited decades in the temple—praying.
Jeremiah preached for years and hardly anyone listened.
Jesus Himself spent 30 years in obscurity before 3 years of ministry.

God sees what we call small.
And He calls it eternal.

💼 But What About Work, Business, and Career?

Great question.

You can be a CEO, a creative, a street cleaner, a stay-at-home parent, a politician, or a preacher…
And still be wildly successful—if you are walking in what God assigned to you.

David was successful when he killed Goliath.
But he was also successful when he was watching sheep.

Because success is not about where you are.
It’s about Who sent you there.

🤯 What We Get Wrong (Checklist)

Let’s do a quick heart audit:

Do I measure success by how much I earn—or how much I obey?
Am I chasing calling—or clout?
If no one applauds me, will I still do it?
If God told me to leave a “big thing” for something “smaller,” would I?

If your answers are hard to swallow…
That’s okay.
Success in God’s kingdom often feels upside down.

🙏🏽 Here’s the Real Truth:

God is not impressed by your stats.
He’s moved by your surrender.

The widow with two coins? ✔️
Mary of Bethany pouring her perfume in worship? ✔️
Joseph, stuck in prison yet faithful in spirit? ✔️

None of them were “goals” in the world’s eyes.
But in God’s books? Top-tier successful.

🧭 How to Measure Success in God’s Eyes:

Are you where God asked you to be?
Not where culture pushed you to go.
Are you doing it with excellence and obedience?
God doesn’t reward laziness—but He also doesn’t bless disobedience.
Is your heart surrendered to Him—even if no one sees you?
Do your priorities reflect eternity—or just comfort?

🗣 Final Thoughts

Success, in the world’s dictionary, is climbing up.
But in God’s kingdom?
It’s bowing low.

Don’t measure your worth by the size of your platform.
Measure it by the depth of your obedience.

Because at the end of the day, we’re not living for success stories…
We’re living for Well done.

That’s the real win.

August 23, 2025August 22, 2025

What We Get Wrong About Faith

👉 Is faith just about believing hard enough? Can it force God’s hand? And what about doubt—is it always a sin?

Let’s talk, family.

Faith has become a buzzword.
We wear it on t-shirts.
We hashtag it in captions.
We throw it at problems like a magic wand:
“Just have faith!”

But let’s be real…
Some of us have reduced faith to superstition—
Like if we close our eyes tight enough, clench our fists hard enough, and whisper “I believe” 12 times, God will show up on cue.

🥴 Is that faith—or manipulation?

📖 Faith Is Not a Force to Bend God’s Will

Let’s clear this up early:
Faith is not about making God do what we want.
It’s about trusting what He wants—even when we don’t understand it.

Hebrews 11 (a.k.a. the “Faith Hall of Fame”) mentions people who saw walls fall, lions shut up, the dead raised…

But it also mentions those who:

Were tortured
Lived in caves
Were sawn in two 😳

Same faith.
Different outcome.

🤔 Faith ≠ Certainty.

Faith is not about having zero questions.
It’s about trusting God despite the questions.

Even John the Baptist—the one who baptized Jesus—had a moment of doubt in prison.
He sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you really the One?” (Matthew 11:3)

And what did Jesus say?

Not “How dare he doubt.”
But:
“Among those born of women, no one is greater than John.”

💡 So no—doubt is not always sin.
But staying in unbelief without seeking truth? That’s where the problem lies.

🧘‍♀️ Faith Is Not Just Mental Grit

Sometimes we confuse stubborn optimism with biblical faith.

Faith is not just positive vibes.
It’s not “manifesting.”
It’s not “If I believe it enough, it will happen.”

Nope.

Real faith looks like:

Abraham waiting decades for a child—and still trusting.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego saying, “Even if God doesn’t deliver us, we still won’t bow.”
Jesus in Gethsemane saying, “Not my will, but Yours.”

🙏🏽 So What Is Faith, Really?

Let’s strip it back to the core:

Faith is trusting God’s heart, even when you can’t trace His hand.

It’s not a magic ticket.
It’s not an emergency button.
It’s not a spiritual tantrum.

It’s surrender.

🔥 What Faith Is NOT:

Faith is not denial of reality.
Faith is not manipulation of God.
Faith is not blind hope with no substance.

✅ What Faith IS:

Faith is confidence in God’s character.
Faith is obedience in uncertainty.
Faith is peace in chaos.

🚶🏾‍♂️ How Do We Grow Real Faith?

Feed your faith with God’s Word – (Romans 10:17)
👉 Stop surviving on sermon snacks. Eat the Word daily.
Question honestly—but pursue answers.
👉 Don’t fake it. Dig deep.
Surround yourself with real faith-walkers.
👉 You’ll either walk with doubters… or with Daniels.
Obey even when it’s uncomfortable.
👉 Faith is proven when it’s costly.

🗣 Final Words

Faith is not about getting the outcome you want.
It’s about becoming the kind of person who trusts God—regardless of the outcome.

Real faith walks into the fire…
Not because it knows what will happen,
But because it knows Who will be there.

So no—faith isn’t about “believing hard enough.”
It’s about believing deep enough to surrender.
And trusting that God is still good—even if He says no.

May 27, 2025May 23, 2025

Work as Worship: Stewarding Your Career for God’s Glory

Have you ever thought about how Monday morning can be just as spiritual as Sunday morning?

For many Christians, work feels like something we endure until we can finally do “real ministry.”

But what if your job—whether you’re a teacher, engineer, trader, banker, entrepreneur, or even a roadside akara seller—was an act of worship?

What if the way you handle emails, manage customers, show up on time, and steward your career could bring God as much glory as preaching a sermon?

Because, newsflash: Work is not just work—it’s worship.

1. Work Is God’s Idea

Let’s start from Genesis.

Before sin entered the world, before thorns and sweat, before frustration at your boss, God gave man work.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” (Genesis 2:15)

That means work is not a punishment—it’s part of God’s design.

But here’s where we get it wrong:

❌ We see work as just a paycheck.
❌ We see work as just a means to survival.
❌ We see work as secular, while only “church activities” are spiritual.

But in God’s eyes, everything you do with excellence, integrity, and purpose is worship.

2. How Do You Steward Your Career for God?

Now, let’s get practical.

How do you take your 9-to-5 (or your hustle) and make it an offering to God?

A. Work with Excellence

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23)

Excellence is a testimony.
Sloppiness is an embarrassment.

If you turn in lazy work, constantly show up late, and do the bare minimum, yet call yourself a Christian, people will wonder what kind of God you serve.

A Christian tailor should not be known for bad stitches and unfinished work.
A Christian businessman should not be known for empty promises and fraud.
A Christian employee should not be known for cutting corners and gossiping in the breakroom.

Your work should make people respect the God you serve.

B. Work with Integrity

“The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with Him.” (Proverbs 11:1)

Nigeria has turned shortcuts into an art form.

People sell fake products and still say “God bless you” after scamming a customer.
Employees lie about work hours and still lead prayers at morning devotion.
Government officials steal public money but sponsor church crusades.

God does not accept worship that is built on dishonesty.

If you want your work to be worship, then integrity is non-negotiable.

Even when others cheat, stand out.
Even when bribery is “normal,” be different.
Even when dishonesty looks like the only way to survive, trust God.

Because God honors those who honor Him.

C. Work with Purpose Beyond a Paycheck

“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33)

If your only motivation for work is money, you are living below purpose.

Work is a tool to:

✔ Provide for yourself and others (1 Timothy 5:8)
✔ Serve others with your skills (Galatians 5:13)
✔ Influence society with godly values (Matthew 5:16)
✔ Fund kingdom projects and generosity (2 Corinthians 9:7)

If you are a doctor, your work is ministry.
If you are a teacher, your work is ministry.
If you are a business owner, your work is ministry.

It’s not about what you do. It’s about why you do it and who you do it for.

3. The Wrong Attitude Towards Work (Let’s Be Real)

There are two extremes that Christians fall into:

❌ Extreme 1: Over-Spiritualizing and Laziness

Some people refuse to put effort into their careers because they are “waiting on God.”

They reject job offers, refuse to learn new skills, and blame “spiritual attacks” when they face challenges—meanwhile, their laziness is the real issue.

“The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10)

If you’re praying for a job but not applying anywhere, you’re not waiting on God—God is waiting on you.

If you’re praying for promotion but showing no leadership skills, you’re not being tested—you’re just not qualified.

Faith is not an excuse for laziness.

❌ Extreme 2: Workaholism and Neglecting God

On the flip side, some Christians are so obsessed with their careers that they leave no room for God.

They:

Skip church because they’re “too busy.”
Spend all their energy chasing money but no time growing spiritually.
Measure their success only by their bank account.

But Jesus said:

“What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?” (Mark 8:36)

Work hard, but don’t let work become your god.

4. Practical Ways to Make Work an Act of Worship

Here’s a quick checklist for turning your career into worship:

✅ Start Your Day with Prayer – Commit your work to God before you start.
✅ Show Up on Time and Give Your Best – Treat your job like you’re working for God.
✅ Be Honest in All Transactions – Even when no one is watching.
✅ Love Your Colleagues and Clients – Even the difficult ones.
✅ Refuse to Compromise on Godly Values – No to bribery, fraud, and dishonesty.
✅ Give Generously from Your Earnings – Support the less privileged and kingdom work.
✅ Keep Growing in Skill and Knowledge – Don’t settle for mediocrity.

5. Final Thoughts: Your Job Is Your Ministry

Whether you work in an office, a school, a market, a hospital, or a small shop…

Your work is an altar.
Your workplace is your mission field.
Your career is an act of worship.

So, next time you clock in, send that email, or attend that meeting, remember:

You’re not just working for a paycheck.
You’re working for the glory of God.

May 26, 2025May 23, 2025

Discipleship Is Stewardship: Are You Passing the Baton?

Mentorship, Biblical Parenting, and Raising the Next Generation for Christ

Have you ever watched a relay race?

The runners don’t just focus on speed—they focus on passing the baton.

Because no matter how fast one person runs, if the baton drops, the race is lost.

This is exactly what mentorship and discipleship are about.

Christianity isn’t just about what you know or how much you grow—it’s about what you pass on to others.

So, let’s ask the hard question:

Are you stewarding your influence well? Or are you dropping the baton?

Because when it comes to discipleship, mentorship, and raising godly children…

What you fail to pass down may be lost forever.

1. Mentorship Is a Command, Not an Option

Many people think mentorship is for pastors, theologians, or professional counselors.

Wrong.

Mentorship is not a suggestion—it’s a biblical command.

Jesus said:

“Go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

This isn’t just about evangelism—it’s about discipleship.

And discipleship isn’t just about teaching what to believe—it’s about guiding people in how to live.

Biblical Examples of Mentorship

✔ Moses mentored Joshua – He didn’t just lead Israel; he trained Joshua to take over (Deuteronomy 31:7-8).
✔ Elijah mentored Elisha – Before Elijah was taken up, Elisha had received his spiritual mantle (2 Kings 2:9-14).
✔ Jesus mentored the Twelve – He didn’t just preach sermons—He walked with His disciples daily.
✔ Paul mentored Timothy and Titus – They became strong leaders because of Paul’s investment in them.

Christian growth isn’t just about personal development—it’s about pouring into others.

And if we’re not mentoring, we’re breaking the chain of discipleship.

2. The Dos and Don’ts of Mentorship

Not every mentor is a good one.

And not every mentoring relationship is healthy.

Let’s get practical:

✔ DOs of Mentorship

✅ Lead by Example – People learn by watching more than by listening (1 Corinthians 11:1).
✅ Be Available – A mentor that’s too busy to guide is just a title without impact.
✅ Speak Truth in Love – Correction should build up, not destroy (Ephesians 4:15).
✅ Encourage Growth – A good mentor pushes people to think, question, and mature.
✅ Pray for and with Them – Jesus constantly prayed for His disciples (Luke 22:32).

❌ DON’Ts of Mentorship

🚫 Don’t Play the Hero – You’re a mentor, not a savior. Point them to Jesus.
🚫 Don’t Micromanage – You’re a guide, not a dictator. Let them grow.
🚫 Don’t Gossip About Them – A mentor who breaks trust loses influence.
🚫 Don’t Force It – Not every mentoring relationship is meant to last forever.
🚫 Don’t Expect Perfection – People make mistakes. Be patient.

Mentorship done well changes lives.
Mentorship done wrong damages destinies.

So… are you mentoring well?

3. Stewarding the Next Generation (Biblical Parenting & Spiritual Influence)

Raising godly children isn’t just biological parenting—it’s spiritual stewardship.

Because the next generation will not follow Christ by accident.

If we don’t intentionally invest in them, they will be discipled by:
❌ Social media
❌ Culture
❌ Entertainment
❌ Peers who don’t know God

Biblical Parenting & Mentorship Principles

✔ Teach Them the Word Early – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6)
✔ Show, Don’t Just Tell – Your example matters more than your instructions (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).
✔ Correct with Love, Not Fear – Discipline should guide, not traumatize (Ephesians 6:4).
✔ Encourage Questions – Kids who aren’t allowed to ask questions will seek answers elsewhere.
✔ Let Them See Your Walk with God – Authenticity is more powerful than lectures.

If we don’t disciple the next generation, the world will.

4. Passing the Baton Without Dropping It

The greatest failure of any generation is not passing on what they received.

A perfect example?

The generation after Joshua:

“After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what He had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10)

How did that happen?

Because someone dropped the baton.

✔ They fought battles but didn’t pass on the faith.
✔ They built cities but didn’t build disciples.
✔ They won victories but failed in mentorship.

If we’re not careful, this can happen again.

And the solution? Intentional discipleship.

Final Thought: Who Are You Investing In?

Christianity is a relay race, not a solo sprint.

If all we do is grow spiritually but never help others grow, we have failed.

So, let’s reflect:

Who is mentoring you?
Who are you mentoring?
Are you passing the baton, or are you dropping it?

Because what you fail to pass down might be lost forever.