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The River and the Source

Finally! after weeks of absence, i'm updating my blog. Hurray! of all the many things that have happened in the interim, I want to share a particular event, its about 'forgetting the source'.

A friend recently told me a Yoruba proverb: "odo to gbagbe orisun e a gbe" ( the river which forgets its source will dry up - at least that's how i think it's put in Yoruba). I can apply this analogy to many aspects of life, family, friends, relationships etc but today, i'd rather apply it to faith.

My faith and belief in the Lord Jesus Christ has sustained me and been my anchor through hard times and good times, joys and the sorrows of life, I have always been reminded of the comfort I have in my Savior. The frustrations of life, heart breaks, stressing 'acada' moments, in 'brokeness' (lack) and plenty... I have always found solace in Him. Suddenly......
its like the lights were turned off and panic set in... hell was about to break loose... thoughts.. thoughts.. thoughts.. what to wear, what to eat, how to survive... how did I get here? one word - distractions.

We live in a world that is programmed to distract us. We are constantly busy, constantly making plans, always thinking, always on the move, 'no slacking', 'no dulling'. We keep pushing ourselves to further limits, we keep forging ahead, the idea is to get 'there'. Where? 'there' - El Dorado! where everything's bright and good and where all our wants and desires are met. yet we forget, that 'El Dorado' is not out there! its in us. I have everything that pertains to life and pleasing God (2 Peter 1:3). what more do I want? The Spirit of the Lord resides in me. What ever I desire and I ask in prayer and in faith, I receive (Mark 11:24). Why then do I keep pushing, letting myself get distracted, why do I think its out there? the more I think 'it' is there! out there, the more I divert from my source. The more I find myself lost! away from my source, my flow becomes low, my water stale, I have nothing to offer. For without him I can do nothing (John 15:15). that's what he says. then why do i always forget?

So I decided to get back to my source. I decided to trace my way back. How? you ask. Well, I prayed for starters. Then I decided to take practical steps. I spoke to several people who had found themselves in my position. And guess what! while we were talking, the wisdom to remain connected to the source came. I will have to give up certain things to stay connected. But when 'El dorado' is in my source,, what more can I ask for?
Lord I give you my time, My life, My everything. Not in words only, But in deed. Like Daniel, I choose to seek you. I choose to step out of the 'busyness' of my life, I choose to slow down... and seek your face. For without my source, I am nothing. David understood this principle, we see it in the life of your son Jesus. Lord I ask that you be made wisdom to me. Help me know what to do to remain connected to you. for my life and survival depends on this. I thank you because you have heard me and you are giving me the wisdom to stay connected to you my source. In  the name of your precious son, Jesus Christ. 

(Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope it blessed you, as the experience blessed me also. Please always stay connected to the source.)

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