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HEARD ABOUT ESE?

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Have you heard about Ese?  Golden black Ese as we used to call her.  Her skin so beautiful that most people called her the goddess of the black race.  She went to papa Ijebu, who mixed pepper with lemon water, he added a little bit of carol white and a pinch of something which name, I can't recall. Suddenly the black in her skin vanished like magic, she was now "African snow white"  and she reigned in her head and her new found skin.  Ese was walking on the air, almost like her new skin gave her super powers.  Awhile later, there were cracks, itches,scratches and peelings... Her body was at war with itself.  Ese's skin changed colors more rapidly than a chameleon, no one could keep up. Then came the decay that went from her skin deep inside of her and in a flash, she was gone.   Ese died trying to be who she wasn't, she was so dissatisfied with being black in a black skin and I wonder why, what is so wrong with being black?  
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A QUESTION OF FAITH

Faith is usually talked about as believing in something that is not visible,something to come. Having faith is what keeps us going in life. Faith like- I'm going to get admitted into my dream university someday, I will soon get my perfect job,the perfect man/woman for me is going to come to me soon, I am going to have my own children no matter the delay etc so many things that we believe and have faith will come to pass and this faith pulls us up every morning and every single day.
Then we sit and wait. We Pray some,confess some and believe some and right there before our eyes we see others having their dreams come through and we wonder if ours will be next. Time flies by and the odds are against us and uncertainty sets in but we decide against all odds to have a little more faith. The question is,how long can we stretch our faith? how long can we sit out our worries and keep having faith? Well if I have learned anything, it is that time weakens faith but the choice to give up or just have a little more faith is totally our call and the cause of our lives depends on the choice we make.

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Well, I'm a believer in times and seasons and I know for a fact that what is ours don't pass us by. It might take a little while or a very long while but if it was meant to be ours, then it will be no matter how long it takes. Is it difficult to keep faith when things are really bad? yah it is but like they say "what will be will be" and there is no time frame in that statement. I have questioned faith a number of times and at the end it was proven that God doesn't  work with how bad you want things,He concerns Himself with how much you need it and when,if it's the right time nothing can stop it and in most cases not even you can stop it for you. Don't give up faith,when you see a new day it is an opportunity to have a little more faith. The truth is,if God gave you another day,it is because He still has stuff to do with you and He has not forgotten about you. Just a little more faith in God, your dreams and yourself and all will be alright.

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Faith requires work. You want your dream work or business? well, as you faith it,work it. Start small and do some other things,as you walk towards dream. They say "life is what happens when you are busy making other plans or doing other things" just keep moving and doing what you find to do but just don't give up.Have some faith and trust the ONE behind the scene(GOD) to always be right on time...not your time though,His time. I am Elizabeth Okojie and I hope this spoke to at least one person to hang in there and hold on to faith even when it seems like your  faith is fully stretched. Please do leave your comments to encourage someone,you can never tell who will be here to hear you share your thoughts in addition to this.




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  1. Anonymous13 May 2020 at 14:53

    Faith is very important and it is important to always hang on to it no matter what. Well written Elizabeth, continue the good work.

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    1. Lizzy's Haven13 May 2020 at 15:02

      Thanks a lot for your contribution. God bless

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  2. Unknown13 May 2020 at 16:36

    Sometimes, I do get inspired and encourage by your write up.

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    1. Lizzy's Haven13 May 2020 at 23:25

      I'm glad to hear that and I pray all your dreams come through for you. Thanks a lot for your kind comment.

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  3. Hollin22 July 2020 at 14:51

    It's a nice one, Lizzy. The beauty of our story borders on our patience and how we almost let go, but stayed consistent and hopeful till the end.

    Nice one, Lizzy.

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