Interview

Life has not been all that though. It has not been all that unbearable. Withthesituationofthings,itisnot that easy. It is such a mixture of pain and pleasure, a blend of prickles and roses and an interfusion of sunshine and rain. It is through God’s grace that it has beensoendurableandenjoyable.

2.Tellusaboutgrowingup?

It is the godly foundation and teachings through my parents that is assisting my growing, without going astray. Corrections and guidance through God’s words are alsoinclusive.Differentmotivations and guidance given by wonderful men of God also keep me growing in the path of the living God. They have been assisting me greatly to know more about God and abide moreinHislove.

3. What did you want to be to whilstgrowingup?

My vision is to impact this generation, God-fearing ones and great achievers. I want to become someone who will empower this generationtosucceedimmenselyin the way of the Lord and other aspects of their lives. I want to be anindividualwhogiveshopeand inspiration to younger ones of this generation, one who they can look up to and emulate. I want to be a personality who will use her God’s given potentials to illuminate every domicileoftheworldshefinds herself.

My vision is to impact this generation…..

Living by his word

4. What makes you smile and whatscaresyouthemost?

Whatmakesmesmilethemost is the undisputed assurance I have in Christ. It is the unmovable faith that I have in God that He’ll always be there for me and with Him nothing shallbeimpossible.

Interview

Peniel Gifted

● The best thing about being a Christian is the awaited eternal crown in the eternal home for the faithful ones, who by His graceandmercyarecount worthy.Itisthefullassurancethat onehasthatafterthislife,there’sagloriousplaceabovetolive forever in bliss and happiness. It is the genuine belief that one’sfinaldestinationisnotaplaceofgloomandsorrowbuta placewheretheloveofGoddwellsinpeaceandjoy.

● 6.What’syourexperiencewithChrist?

● The Lord Jesus has been so faithful to me. I have been overcoming during the period of challenges. He has been a sure succor that gives me divine strength, provision, protection,promotionandpreservation.Hefailsmenot.

● 7. Can you share some of the inspiration/motivational behind yourpoems?

● Life experiences both personal and general, both locally and globally, both disgusting and appeasing, natural entities like vegetation, lakes, sky and sun. Literary works of E.O Pariola, Mark Forsyth, R.E.G Armattoe, Dayo Ogunniyi, Wole Soyinka, FiFiOladare,KukoghoIruesiriSamsonandothergreatwriters

● 8.HowhastheCovid19Pandemicaffectedyou?

● It has affected me positively. It gave me inspiration to read more books, learn more from God and develop my skills.

During this period, there were two great books I read that evoked the greatness that lies within me for outstanding impact. In addition, it is during this period that I grew more deeplyinChristanddiscoveredthepurposeI wasordainedto fulfill. God inspired me to start a writing series during that period. Also, I was able to improve my Poetry skills and get thempublishedinliteraryblogsandmagazines.

● 9. What is the biggest challenge about pursuing writing as a career? ● The quiet time needed to bring out the ideas and write is a majorchallengeaboutpursuingwritingasacareer.Mostofthe time, the ideas require a cool atmosphere for them to flow easily and meaningfully, but different occurrences and engagementscouldjustresisttheirflow.Thus,there’sneedfor a quiet time for writing to come out perfectly and meaningfully,andthetimeisnotreadilyavailable.

● 10.TellusaboutyourmonthlyChristianWritingSeries?

● My monthly Christian Writing Series is tagged “Living BY HIS

WORD. ”Itisawritingseriesthroughwhichthegospelisbeing preached across the globe. Its aim is to bring generations to

Christ and empower the saints to keep flourishing for His kingdom. It is absolutely FREE. I started the maiden edition thisyearJanuary,andthroughthehelpofGod,Ihavebeenable topublish6editions.

● Youcan getyourcopy bysending a messagevia myFacebook page @penielgifted. You can also like/follow for daily motivationandprayer.

● 11.Whatprojectareyouworkingon?

● Currently, I’m working on Spoken Word Poetry. I’m an individualwholikesmotivatingpeoplethroughspokenwords.

Thus, I’m embarking fully on the Spoken Word Project to motivate as many lives as possible whose souls need positive motivationto continue their lives' journey andlive befittingly.

Starting out, last month I did a Spoken Word Poetry titled “WHY NOT TELL?” You can watch via YouTube @penielgiftedofficial and be blessed. Also, do like, share and subscribeasmorewonderfulonesareyettobereleased.

● 12. Share your thoughts on “Christianity is all about selfless living?” ● AsafollowerofChrist,everythingbelongstoGodbecauseHe’s the all in all. Whatever is done or success accomplished is not by power nor might but by the grace of God. Therefore, my servicetohumanityisaselflessone.

The Prodigal Son

Michael Hume

Jesus told a parable about a man with two sons in Luke 15:11-32. The focus is on the one who, taking his inheritance early left the family home, wasting it in loose living, then finally coming to his senses. On realising that even his father’s servants were better off than him, he returns to his father withdeepapologies. His father welcomes him warmly and is really glad to have him home safe and sound.

So it was with me. I lived loosely and selfishly for thirty years, yet when I return to God, He welcomes me with open arms, instantly forgiving me all my sins. So it is with everymaleandfemalewho

returns from living for the world’s valuesand waysand choosesGodand His ways. God never condemns me, instead, privately and discretely, now and then He convicts me of my sin interiorly. God is so gracious, and loving, the Best Friend you could possiblyhave.

God wants all His prodigal sons and daughtersbacktolivewithHiminHis house. He yearns for them and is hugely relieved, and greatly pleased, and rejoices when one returns home toliveaGodlylife.

All of us born on earth were born in sincausedbyAdamandEveexceptfor Jesuswhohadnosin.Jesusdiedona crosstotakeawayalloursins.Hewas in a tomb for two nights and rose in body on the third day to live forever. He also raised us up immortal with Him. It is a mystery of God how an event happening about two thousand years ago is relevant, powerful and effective now and in the future. But it is and I have experienced it myself. Jesus died once as a human/God sacrifice to clear us of all our sins, destroySatan’sworksinourlives,and reconcileustoGod.Healsoshowedby His public life what any son or daughter of God can do,and taught us howtolivewellbeforeGod.

Jesus andGod theFather are accessible now and in easy reach of each of us. They are only a prayer away. I said a prayer like this, “Dear heavenly Father, I am sorry for all my sins. I believe that Jesusdiedonacrosstotakeawayallmysins.InowacceptHimas my Saviour and Lord. Please come into my life now. ” That began myrelationshipwithGod,anditisanamazingadventure.

IseekGoddailyinBiblereadingandmeditatingontheBible,and inprayer.TheHolySpirithastaughtmetherest.

GodtheFatheris a loving andTrustworthy Friend.He has all the characteristics of Jesus and a lot more. He is approachable, infinitely compassionate. Hugely loving and welcoming. He is reallyhumbletoo.

Michael Hume. The Holy Spirit teaches you everything. Copyright belongs to author. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com-CHRISTIAN WRITERS