Sunday, February 4, 2024

Why Am I a Christian?

Living in a world where "logic" and "rationality" seem to dominate the "what we do" with "why we do." The question "why am I a Christian" never caught my attention until I was triggered in an ordinary Sunday Service. One might say, because you were born into a Christian family with a Christian ambience. And yes, our environment can deeply affect the way we live and believe. However, that answers only the "how" of my Christian being. The "WHY" of a Christian life goes beyond natural influence. As we mature in Christian faith, we should start asking "why am I a Christian?" I want to answer this with the thoughts below:
_Not because I was born into a Christian family or ambience.
_Not because Sunday school trained my mind to hold onto that faith.
_Not because Christianity is one of the leading religions.
_Not because of the historical facts and evidence of the Bible.
_Not because of witnessing people being used by God mightily.

BUT,

Because these were the overwhelming evidence and fruits of "why I believe" the "what I believe."
It is because of what Christ did for me personally and that I benefited from it. He "gave," so, I "live" for him.
It is not only because of what I "see and read," but also what I tangibly "feel and experience" in life.
The "how" can be answered generally and is a one time event. But the "why" is always personal and is a continuous process; you learn every day the "why" of your Christian being.
May we continuously learn the "why," so that it draws us closer to the "who" of the Christian being, instead of being confined only to "how" we became a Christian.
 
__Vizo Seyie (4th February, 2024)

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Why I Write What I Write!

Because love compels. Penning down my thoughts amidst the vacuum of life when inspiration strikes is intriguing. 
When my mouth loses confidence, writing has the fortitude to bring forth what's within. Though a novice, without embracing writing, I would be paralyzed in many ways. I find confidence in the words of Octavia E. Butler, who said, "You don't start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it's good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That's why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence." Indeed, I have not attained my intended goals, and yet, persistence is what kept me going.

I WRITE, 
Not to receive the applause of man, but for love and enjoyment. 
To ponder how the mind works and how God allows us to think differently.  
To wonder at the beauty of perspectives and marvel at how God made our minds and thoughts to be creative. 
To be amazed that words have the power to change and uplift lowly souls. 
To give fortitude that you can rise above your comfort zone and move beyond. 
To make someone feel they belong, because of the similar disposition of judgment and discretion. 
To provide affirmation and support that we stand for the same cause. 

To demonstrate that writing is not simply the placement of words; it is time and hard work. 
To showcase the value of written books and to provide credentials to education. 
To respect what it feels like to be a teacher of oneself. 
To examine what it feels like to ponder. 
To realize that there is so much to explore. 
To be enthralled by the avalanche of information.

_Vizo Seyie 

Saturday, January 27, 2024

The Metamorphism of Becoming a Real Student

Introducing oneself and getting to know others are a trend, but give it some time, you might not even bother to know who lives next door. 
πŸ” Truth: Social enthusiasm tends to fade with time. Know that sustaining relationships takes intention, not just initial excitement.

Calling "brother" or "sir," "sister" or "ma’am" becomes a mental puzzle. The confusion of whether someone is a student or a teacher plays trick on your mind. Your only safety lies in your humble "good morning" and "good evening" without their designations.
πŸ” Truth: Courtesy is a universal language—even when identity is unclear, kindness still communicates clearly.

Speaking in English feels refreshing when the institution is fresh for your legs to step on for the first couple of weeks. In fact, it sounds even better when it comes with all kinds of mysterious accents.
πŸ” Truth: Enthusiasm in using a new language fades over time. What's important is authentic communication rather than polished form. Accents may vary, but what matters is making connections.

Reading books is your daily bread and discipline is very close to your nose. But as experience falls in and you begin to mature, these habits slowly drift to the background; you don’t really notice them and strangely you don't miss them either.
πŸ” Truth: Early discipline often weakens without conscious effort.

Oddly enough, the Bible often seems more alive when you're outside the seminary than within. And let’s admit it—saying “AMEN!” comes with the most passion when someone prays the shortest prayer before food.
No wonder—both AMEN and FOOD have just four letters. They must be meant to go together.
πŸ” Truth: Our loudest AMENS sometimes come from hunger, not holiness.

Perhaps, All these experiences can be called, "the metamorphism of becoming a real student." 

πŸ” Truth: Change is inevitable—but how we change matters.
πŸ“˜ Lesson: Maturity isn’t just about adapting; it's about reflecting, recalibrating, and returning to what matters.

_Vizo Seyie (25th October, 2023)
_Revised on (12th July, 2025)

Monday, December 4, 2023

Irony of Vacation

As the year narrow towards winter,
And the season gets colder;
Mixed emotions are seen,
Of joys and tears as I deem.
Holiday will drive each one back home,
To enjoy the pleasure of their dome.

How melancholic for  those who would not.
As they hold back to tie the unfinished knot.
As people go home to gather, 
Their thoughts are gathered to shatter.
As people unite to feast, 
They are at unease.

Yet, God is still on the throne,
Reigning and seeing all things like a drone.
His plan and purpose is forever infinite,
Though we remain finite.
Our hope rest assured in him,
For we belong to him.

                                  _Vizo Seyie (4th December, 2023)
 

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Love Builds Up (1 Corinthians 8:1)

Oh LOVE! How unique is your being.
How enthralling it is that you captured the heart of God.
Your existence brought forth 'creation,'
Knowing well in sin humans would fall. 
Yet, you were selfless in your essence
Clothed with a self-effacing robe,
To build and coruscate life to the world.

God chose ‘You’ over "knowledge" 
Knowing that love builds, not demolishes. 
Though the world projects love as "self,"
We fathom that it is "others."
Though the world holds the posters of 
"Individualism and Humanism,"
The raison d’Γͺtre we hold is God’s love.

Afterall, what is LOVE when we cannot GIVE? 
Love is experienced only when it is dispensed.
Not confining to the emotions of the soul alone, 
It transcends to ‘sacrifice.’
In the four lettered word of “LOVE”
Ingrained with the encompassing quintessence of ‘BUILD,’
May we choose ‘love’ to 'build' the church of Christ.
(19th November, 2023)

_Vizo Seyie

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

MATURITY

Never demean an amateur, 
For it suppresses their maturity.
No matter their age, every individual has their own unique sense of maturity.
Maturity is not only age, it is also experience and knowledge.
You will never lose anything by treating someone in a mature way.
In fact, your matured action will only uplift an amateur to move on. 
Think about how good it feels to be when a teacher considers a student as his/her friend,
The relationship only grows. 
In acceptance there is growth, but in demarcation, it is not.
Life can have a fair trial if we treat each other like we treat ourselves.
May we learn to live our life for the best of others like Jesus, 
For we can be an "answered prayer" to someone.
Remember that your small act of positive gesture is a huge contribution for someone.
So, don't be tight-fisted, but be generous with your life.
Be kind and treat people well each day,
There is no regret, only profit.
(8th November, 2023)

_Vizo Seyie

Friday, October 20, 2023

Death

"O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" 1 Corinthians 15:55
 
Death
Unpredictable, was what we saw, yet you were inevitable;
To turn our back on you was what we desired,
Yet, we must face you right in front.
Your presence filled our eyes with tears;
Pilfering the joy from our hearts.
The eyes swelled, the voice cracked and the strength weakened.

Your coming made the dead lay in peace,
But your going made the living fill with remorse.
You disregarded our highs and lows;
For your power was insuperable.
The living were forced to question the giver of life,
As though it was the liability of God. 

Yet, O death! Your victory is temporary,
For you cannot conquer. 
It seems like you win the battle each day,
But you fail to take the throne.
You dishearten us, as we pass through the dark tunnel;
But we rest assured that a glorious light awaits at the end.

We now rejoice for what lies ahead;
For though you strive to fill the grave, 
Christ will resurrect us all with his coming.
You will tremble and fall as resurrection shows its face;
The putrefied body will be revived into a glorious one,
For Christ is our hope who reigns over death.

_Vizo Seyie


 

Memoirs (Personal Thoughts/Experiences)

Journey of Faith/Brevity of life
Each day life comes with surprise packages,
Filled with known and unknown gifts.
At times it makes your heart glad;
Conversely, it saddens you.
Thoughts been caught between two worlds 
Seems to make life an enigma.
Yet, it offers you a choice, 
To just "be" or go beyond "be" with faith;
For our life is not a crystal clear road.
There are times called, "leap of faith"
Contradicted by "motions of life".
Either you choose the journey of faith
Or the brevity of life will catch you by surprise.
(22nd July, 2023)

Encanto
Out of the blue, "encanto" was introduced to me by an acquaintance.
My curiosity led me on a voyage for an adventure.
Only to discover that it was filled with fantasies of miracles, gifts and talents. 
Yet, the end lesson was not the miracle,
It was the "person" as the song echoes,
"But the stars don't shine, they burn
And the constellations shift.
I think it's time you learn;
You're more than just your gift
And I'm sorry I held on too tight
Just so afraid I'd lose you too
The miracle is not some magic 
that you've got
The miracle is you, not some gift, just you
The miracle is you, all of you, all of you"
 (25th July, 2023)

SAIACS Friday Evening
A time when diversity meets unity;
People of different regions, castes and tribes
Coming together like a rainbow;
To represent and be an ambassador 
Of their covenant with God.
Amidst the blue we meet people who are like-minded, some sportive, some epistemophilic and some philonoist.
Yet, at the end they all cohere and uplift one another. 
Yes, this is SAIACS and that's what happens on Friday evening.
(28th July, 2023)

The Crossroad
An impromptu landed me at the Crossroad church today.
Being indolent and fatigued, 
Initially my thoughts tempted me from attending the service.
Yet my chum's zeal ignited a lit to my soul to company; 
This led to a marvelous encounter from the pastor's sermon, an epiphany!
"That Christ loved the church not because it was perfectly lovable.
But to make her holy and glorious for himself.
Likewise, a husband must not look for a perfect wife to love,
But develop her like Christ for himself."
(Ephesians 5:25-33) 
(30th July, 2023)

The conflict
What a misery to find your soul in conflict with your flesh and spirit.
When one says yes, the other says no;
When the other says yes, it's a no from the other.
But wait a minute, is it not the Holy Spirit our helper? How can help come when there is no conflict?
How can he comfort you when you are not in an uncomfort zone?
Is it not political jargon like peace or justice used when there is a conflict?
Be assured that in your conflict, the Holy Spirit wills to bring peace.
You need to only rely on him.
(15th August, 2023)

Money
It is wrong when you do not pray for people who send bulks of money
that flow in like rivers for your studies.
You deceit yourself when you are not grateful or remember them.
You are wasting their money when you do not fulfilled your responsibilities.
When you do not develop your spiritual life, you are not living the purpose of your life.
And their investments for you to serve the Lord is in vain. 
Remember that nothing is too small to be grateful for and giving your best.

Father's Love
As time goes farther,
Your love grows deeper.
Never did I encapsulate all your love in the first place, 
But now, as time filters the memories, 
And your love explodes deep within me,
It shakes my whole being to only give in.
Indeed, how strong and deep is the love of missing someone.
It cannot be fully known and understood, Only time reveals. 
Miss you dad, yet anticipating to see you on that glorious day.
" (20th August, 2023)

Being Wise
We often forget that as adults 
We need the faith of children.
Imagine the Pharisees and Sadducees listening to Jesus with the faith of children.
All their theologies and critical mindset would have been reformed and refined.
They were smart, but lacked wisdom.
Don't let your smartness fool you,
For being smart is loud, but wisdom is quiet.
Choose wisely as you live this gift of life.

Perplex
Life at times throws you with subtlety,
Perplex as the word is, so is the person.
Born to fulfill a task, yet the process twists you.
Makes you lost in an unknown world,
As you struggle to find yourself.
Exhilarated thoughts but exhausted deep within.
Identity doesn't seem to find you, 
It's only your imagery.
Yet, holding on to the tassel of life, 
Hoping to move on again

3:20Am, 3rd Sep. 2023
At the edge of my bed stood a white shabby lady; shaking with the beat of the rain drops. 
Little hunch with obscure face,
Holding a white rolled and folded chart-paper to pass it to me.
Bewildered as my eyes and consciousness collided to make sense gazing at her.
I tried to stand up, but my body was glued to my bed.
Only two things came to my mind; the name "JESUS" and "Praise the Lord."
Did my best to say it outloud, yet the voice was only louder on the inside.
Later, as I intently looked at her, she became so ugly and unkempt, and her eyes began to bulge out as though she was scared, attaching herself at the corner to find comfort.
I was scared and frightened to my bone in the first place; yet boldness like never before overwhelmed me in the next moment.

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me"

Only Him
I've noticed over and over again 
That when life does not favor us,
The only place we run to is God.
The desires of the heart,
The thoughts of the mind
And the longings of the soul
Are found only in Him.
Yes, only Him!
(11th October, 2023)

_Vizo Seyie






Sunday, May 14, 2023

A tribute for Mother's Day

If LOVE is a person, it would be a mother. No wonder of all the characters, a poem on a mother stands out in the book of Proverbs. Indeed she is truly wise with her words and graceful with her life. A mother is indeed the true definition of what love is. She does not care about her pains or sufferings. All she does is offer herself as a living sacrifice for her children. Despite her struggles she is so determined to display only her love. I guess it won't be wrong to consider a mother as the best expression of what humanity must look like. If the world can possessed the quality of a mother, the world would have been a much better place. No  guard would be needed nor the feeling of being insecured. 

Still then, a mother's love has demonstrated that genuine love involves courage, hardwork and sacrifice. For which the world still sustains and thrives to show love in the midst of chaos. 
Truly a mother's existence has acted as a beacon that stirs our hearts to walk and grow in love. Although her knowledge of God's word is unpolished, she has lived a better life than many. She may not be educated with intellectual knowledge but is still filled with wisdom. No matter what, she chooses humility for who she is when we have ignored it.
Indeed, no one can replace her. She is the perfect replica of a true leader and we ought to follow her footsteps. She is the epitome of what we know as "selfless for service." Because all that matter in this life for her is whether she is able to LOVE or not. 

May we love our mothers all the more and strive to grow in love.

_Vizo Seyie

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

It is easier to preach than to practice

Preaching is something that all theologians are bound to besides other engagements. However, preaching cannot be as simple as it should be, since one has to practice what he/she preaches. The statement “it is easier to preach than to practice” sounds casual in my opinion as it denotes a person who preaches just for the sake without having the burden for the lost soul. After all, our theology has to be practical and not only live by theory. 
I strongly believed that preaching has to be practical and theology should come alive like the Word of God. If Jesus himself said that he came not to be served, but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many, how can we as servants or God, believers of Jesus Christ, whether laymen or theologians simply preach and not practice. 
Yes, I too agree to some extend that it is easier to preach than to practice. Because that would be like preaching without conviction or without having burden for those who are perishing which will eventually lost the essence of preaching. Preaching has to be exemplary that must be lived out through one’s life. 
After all, the instruction of Paul to Timothy to let him set an example in his life, speech, conduct, love and purity remind us that one should not only preach, but live out our preaching. Paul also instructs Timothy to let him examine his own teaching and conduct so that nobody would criticize him and this should apply to every preacher who has committed and dedicated themself to serve in ministry.
Furthermore, looking at different preachers and witnessing how preachings are done, only those who practice what they preached are able to execute and deliver the Word of God powerfully and effectively. Regardless of whether a person maybe  anointed or not if an individual does not practice what he/she preaches than what is the meaning behind being anointed. 
In addition, in today’s world "preaching" seems to be so common as though it is been sold in the market where anyone can just get accessed to it through social media and other platforms. Hence, many immature preachers and normal preachers might be tempted to simply preach without knowing the real value of what preaching should look like. Many motivational and inspirational preachings are heard and listened everyday from our phones, and hence, sometimes in the process of imitation one might be tempted to fall out from knowing the real meaning of preaching.
Personally, I do not intend to say that I know better about what preaching should be like or say that I practice what I preach every moment of my life. But the truth is,  preaching has to be practical, theology has to be living and our life should respond to what we preach. 
Practically speaking, it is indeed truer to say that it is easier to preach than to practice and this explicitly connotes that human are mere mortal. However, that should not give an advantage for anyone to fall. Rather, one should continue to persevere and endure because it is the power of God, the Holy Spirit who will help us in the process. Also, the fact that "preaching" is not only something confined to the theological world which is physical but is spiritual in its essence. And that itself should give us the courage and boldness to move forward despite the difficulties we face to live out what we have preached. 
Despite the difficulties we face to live out preaching in real life, it is also emboldening to know that we have the Holy Spirit to guide and teach us to live out the truth. And that makes Christian preaching unique from other religious preaching. 
In conclusion, I would say that God would never enjoy someone preaching but not practicing what he/she has preached. John 14:15 says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” and keeping God’s commandments mean to live out the Word of God as an act of obedience. Hence, a true preacher would never say, “it is easier to preach than to practice” but say "it is hard to preach without practicing" because they will ultimately love to keep God’s commandments and follow what they have preached.   
God bless..! 

_Vizo Seyie

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Metamorphosis: A Call To Change

Intrigued by the thoughts of what the Bible presents to us about God, initially I marveled as to why a divine being would call for a relationship with mere mortals. This motivated me to register myself on the journey of faith which eventually led me on a theological voyage. The scratch line seems perplexing as I contemplated and pondered the reasons to discover what lies behind the mind of God for this call. The intricacies of theologies about God and philosophies about life began to fill my mind. However, amidst these ambiguities, I learned that God's plan and purpose can be known when we diligently seek to know the truth without wavering in our faith. The corollary I noticed on this voyage was a “change”; a change from a blurry perception about God to a wholesome transformation in my inner being. The pursuit to discover about God eventually led to the call of metamorphosis. 

This change did not happen overnight. it was slow and sometimes imperceptible. However, it ultimately did its purpose. Challenges did come in as I stepped in the world of academics which made me forget to rummage and understand the condition of my inner being. Ironically, it even made me to forget my Bible, and prayer conscious was only seen in services rather than in my rooms. However, that made me to “realize” rather than appease me to “relax.” As I think of the changed areas, it was my attitude and behavior, the way I perceived and my approaches towards life. Christ likeness and lifestyle began to encapsulate my inner being as I lived my life in reality. I started to see classrooms not simply as a hall to receive lectures but also to put it into practice what I have learned. Place like Spicer's hall reminds me that God is not far. I can worship and rejuvenate my spiritual life. Library began to teach me that I do not know everything but I can learn, hence teaching me to stay humble. It was not my intellect that brought these changes but the catalyst was the Holy Spirit who acted as the agent of this metamorphosis. 

As we have embarked on this journey of faith, let us be reminded that God will eventually lead us to a transform life, enabling us to live like Christ through the enablement of the Holy Spirit. 

In the end note, let this verse be the essence as we look forward with our life. 

Romans 12:2 “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God 
transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect" (NLT)
 
(Ps: Written under the aegis of LDAP, 2022 for Shalom Bible Seminary publication) 

_Vizo Seyie



Saturday, March 11, 2023

Think Of Your Parents

Think Of Your Parents 

Think of your parents for they will not be always with you; 
One day, they will leave you or you will leave them as death closes in. 
Think of your parents though they are uneducated and ignorant; 
For they have traded themselves with ignorance to give you education. 
Think of them though they make mistakes because they are getting old. 
Do not pour your wrath upon them but render your hands and feet; 
For they did not fail to let you down as you embark on your journey. 

Think of them when you are with your friends,
Enjoying the pleasures of your life filled with exhilaration. 
Think of them for they are working somewhere, 
Toiling hard and shedding sweats for your smile and laughter. 
Think of them in your achievements and successes in life, 
For they did not fail to mention your name before God; 
Remember them for you did not achieve on your own. 

Think of them though they look chronically untidy; 
Do not be ashamed of their ignorance or unkempt appearance. 
Think of them for they chose to barter their beauty just for you. 
Think of your parents in your profession and works, 
For it will stimulate you to be industrious in life. 
It will bring the best version of who you really are; 
And empower you to live a life of dignity and integrity. 

Do you think of your parents? If not, then think of your parents..! 

-Vizo Seyie

Saturday, March 4, 2023

The Debt

Dear youth, as you mature in age and knowledge, don't forget that your parents are growing old in them. Don't argue with them with your sophisticated knowledge about the world for they are mostly confined within the kitchen. They have treasured you more than their own lives, so don't belittled their awkwardness or unschooled lifestyle.
Though they lavishly pour out their hearts against you, don't try to bark against them. 
You may seem intellectual than your parents but don't forget they saw the sun first. They have experienced more, so their knowledge and wisdom is towering as compared to yours. 
Don't whine about them for their failures to meet your needs or for their misconduct. 
In fact, it is due season for them to be senile and make uncountable mistakes for they are receding into a child like state. 
So, do your best to take care of them for you owe them your past, present and future. 

Dear youth, remember this! 
Had they not confined themselves in the kitchen, you would not have seen the world. 
Had they not become uneducated, you would not have been literate. 
Had they not become ignorant, you would not have become an intellectualist. 
Had they not dressed and have unkempt appearance, you would not have become dignified. 
Had they not use keypads you would not have used smartphones .
Had they not sacrificed, you would not have gain. 
Had they not! You would not. 
May we continue to love our parents all the more! 

(Hope you find yourself related in some areas..!) 

_Vizo Seyie

Friday, March 3, 2023

Meraki

We love to do things beyond the so called simplicity. Technical, complex, intricate or obscure things are our closest friends. Yet, when we embrace them and expose it to the world some assumes it as a parade.Conversely, it is what we love to treasure and enjoy doing it. We find pleasure. It exhilarates our inner being and gives us the resilience to press on.
It is love that makes us do technical stuff and not a talent to expose to receive the applause of  vain glory.
Should we call a singer who always sings even in an untimely manner a smug?
Should we call a musician who plays instruments whenever he sees one a brag?
Or should we say it is love that propels them to go all out?
I believe we cannot stop a preacher from preaching even in the absence of a podium. It is his love for God, his love for soul which enables the person to forge ahead.
Today let love move you, not your judgmental thoughts. 


_Vizo Seyie

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior

You came from the world beyond and dwelled with men. 
High above the heavens lie your glory, 
Yet you forfeit all those for our sake. 
You could have chosen an Eden for your birth
Yet you chose to be born in a manger. 

You came as a man but men were incomparable.
They say, think globally, act locally; 
And this seems only to point back to your being;
For your thoughts surpasses heavens
And your life was down to earth. 

You could have made your ministry noble;
Yet you chose only ordinary men for extraordinary purposes. 
You used the unqualified to qualify them. 
You did not worry about the support from your family or hometown
Knowing that doing the will of your Father was the peak. 

Indeed your ways and thoughts are higher, 
For you do things differently from man. 
Who can understand your sovereign plan;
Unless one submit to your divine will
And live their life in obedience to your Word. 

(Jesus Christ, the reason for the season. 
Wishing you all Merry Christmas) 

_Vizo Seyie

Friday, January 7, 2022

Lessons from Disaster

Disasters are unavoidable and inevitable like death. It comes and goes as it wishes but I believe that, to destroy life depends fully on the sovereignty of God. There is nothing under the heaven that happens without the knowledge of God, for everything is naked before his eyes.

About a decade ago, my family had wrestled with landslides or let me also say mudslides. It had been a part of our visitor for over some years and so we expected him (if I may say) when it rains. However, God was and is good and faithful even during those unpleasant times. The good thing was that landslides did not occur from below, but right above our house. Had it occured from below, it would have dragged our house down to the river. There were times where landslides would overwhelmed us, that mud would reached the roof of our house. There were also times where right after school we (siblings) had to rest in our neighbor's domicile due to the road blockage. I also remembered an incident that happened late at night around 10 pm. It was a rainy evening and so I was warming myself near the hearth. I stayed till 10 pm and later as soon as I left for my room, suddenly retaining walls, made not of bricks but solid rocks came tumbling and rolling down right in the face of the kitchen walls. As I heard that I was literally shivering not knowing what to do since my parents were in the village and I was alone with my eldest brother. However, God was faithful and good again as I witnessed that those solid square rocks had destroyed only a small pink bucket, disfigured one water container and one solid square rock was found in the plastic water drum. The devil might have thought for once "I've got them now" but no, God's goodness exceeds far beyond even in the midst of an unexpected and unpleasant situation. 

As I contemplate and ponder back, I realised that God did not leave us out alone. Landslides did pregnant our house as it hits the walls but I'm thankful that the walls were not made of bricks but tins. Bricks can collapse but not tins. Can't imagine how much it would have cost us if it was made of bricks. God also sent helpful neighbors who came and enjoyed the mud-balls with us which would roll down to the river with all its might. 

I feel that sometimes, it is better to dwell with a disaster because it helps us to learn, experience and grow from it. Escaping a disaster may save us from getting a scar, but better is with a scar for it gives us valuable lessons. It is also intriguing that disaster can help us to even discover more about the attributes of God if we set our minds right even in the midst of our storm. 

We all know that problems and difficulties in life are inevitable which might bring about a disaster. Yet, I want to say that we must learn to praise God in the midst of our storm. Let's try our best to discover the goodness and faithfulness of God even if our situations may seem dark, because God will never leave us alone. He always rescues and He always saves. I believe God's faithfulness and goodness are not meant only when we are living a peaceful life but I think it is best understood when we discover those in the midst of our storm.   

#Reminiscing the good old stories and discovering what the mind thinks about them. 

#God is faithful and good. 

Thanks for reading. God bless you. πŸ˜‡

_Vizo Seyie


Saturday, December 25, 2021

The Scratch Line

Every race starts from the scratch line and so is mine. Days passed by as I contemplate and rummage my thoughts thoroughly to embark myself from the scratch line for my first ever blog. Conversely, procrastination did contribute to my thoughts to delay, which delayed what I needed to progress. I reminded myself with what most of the successful individuals would testify, "to believe in yourself" and for which I also decided to pen down my thoughts as this phrase really invigorates my inner being and sparkle a lit to my thought. 

As an introvert, I also realised that writing elucidates and explicates my thoughts better rather than speaking and for which I thought that this would be the right platform for me to share my world. As of now, I am just a novice who is trying to make its first move from the scratch line and so you can expect the unexpected as well as some surprise packages that will come along the way.  

I am exhilarated as well as somehow perplexed as to what may come next, but the fact that I am starting my writing on Christmas Day really gives me the fortitude and confident to press on, because the incarnation of Jesus Christ gave me thousand of reasons and purpose to write.

I know we all have our own scratch line from where we start our journey and so as we embark to make our move, let's not demean the real person who is within us with the feeling of low self-esteem or inferiority complex, because you'll never know what you can really do until you believe in yourself to make that move. 

Wishing and praying that this blog will bring glory and honor to God's name.  

God bless..! 

_Vizo Seyie

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