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Photo: Husband and wife allegedly tortured by policeman in Lagos

A police officer attached to the Ikoyi Police station has been accused of physically assaulting a couple, 29yr old photographer, Ejeh Smith, and his wife, Grace, 26. The couple said the policeman, identified as Dada Ogunsanya attacked them with his rifle along the Lekki Roundabout on Wednesday December 3rd. According to Punch, the couple who are currently receiving treatment at a Lagos Hospital for wounds they sustained from the attack, said they were in a taxi on their way to their Parkview home when a 7-man Police patrol team at the Lekki Roundabout stopped their taxi.

Narrating what transpired, the driver of the taxi, Ndubuisi Iheaka said the police asked to inspect his boot which he obliged and opened for them. He said they then demanded for his drivers license and as he was about getting it for them, they flashed their lights on his passengers “I was about getting the driving license when he started flashing his torchlight on my passengers who were sitting at the back. The wife told the officer not to flash the torch on them since the inner light of the vehicle was on. Because of what she said, the policeman asked them to come down from the cab. This started an argument. The next thing I saw was that the policeman pulled my passenger (Ejeh) by his trousers, and his wife went to plead with him to stop. But instead, he slapped her and punched her husband. He was wearing a ring, which inflicted a deep cut on Ejeh’s face. After that, he used the butt of his gun to hit him in his eye and face. He also dragged his wife on the road.” the taxi driver said Grace, the photographer’s wife said the assault continued with the police officer stepping on her stomach “If I was pregnant that night, I would have lost my pregnancy. I was only trying to pet him to leave my husband since he did not have business with us. I told him to face the cab driver and leave us alone. The other policemen were just looking at him while he dragged me on the ground. A man riding a tricycle at the time was the one who rescued me. He said the policemen must call their Divisional Police Officer or else he would not leave the scene,” she said. Mr Ejeh said as they were being tortured, the DPO of the Ikoyi Police station, Mrs Aisha Haruna arrived the scene and ordered that they be taken to their station to make statement. He said he refused, insisting that they need medical attention. He said he was dripping blood from his eyes and his wife was vomiting blood. “We told her that we needed to first treat ourselves before we could make statements. That was when we were given forms and referred to the Falomo Police Hospital. We paid for the treatment and we also went to the eye clinic for treatment.” Grace said all the video recordings she did of the incident on her phone have been deleted by the police, including some of her personal data. “Even my personal data were deleted. And when I asked the DPO why she did that, she said we deserved the treatment we got. She said she would have locked us up in the cell if not for our injuries. She said we did not know how to talk,” Grace said. While confirming the incident, the Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Kenneth Nwosu,said disciplinary actions would be taken once investigation into the matter is concluded. “Yes, the incident happened in the Ikoyi division. Inquiries are on as well as disciplinary procedures.”he said Meanwhile the Husband and Wife says they will be filing a petition to the Inspector General of Police through their family lawyer. Source: Punch

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A MUST READ THE ORACLES OF GOD IS THE MESSAGER OF GOD.

A BIRTHDAY CAKE
It was at the far away South Easter geopolitical zone in Nigeria. I travelled on this 26th day of June as the Preacher to oversee the last remains of a departed loved one in a funeral service and commit same to mother earth.

The corpse was lying in state before the altar in a beautiful coffin no doubt more expensive that the corpse it is holding. The preacher announced its text “HOW MUCH DOES A HUMAN CORPSE COST”? The corpse is a rare commodity. To this question, the bewildered audience was more still and cold. Tears stifled and groans muffled.

We expected with the height of achievements, dreams unfulfilled, talents laying bare, riches and wealth left as footprints, and decorations of awards and laurels, the corpse would be priceless. But it was not so! Nobody stepped out to price, not even the husband, children, brothers and sisters. even as precious and beloved as she was. That is the sad story of the human corpse.

It was reported that a research was made to ascertain the worth of a corpse as conducted by a team of erudite scientist. They noted with profound pain that nobody wants a dead body. Not even the morbid scientist whose trade is on corpses. The Anatomist declined too, the ritualist looked away because they prefer a living soul that will be killed to ensure the potent power they seek. Mortuary attendant cried out that they had no room for storage. The only place fit for it is “Dust shall thou return, because dust thou are. Gen 3:

When God removed His hand from anything like when He calls back the soul of man encased in a human body, that thing becomes worthless, a piece of nothing, less than the cheapest commodity. So sad, that with all our acclaim, a dead goat or animal, anything and everything is worth more than a dead man. Scramble will follow a dead cow at an accident scene but the dead human will be isolated untouched. The more reason I suppose people wail for the departed but if he dies in Christ, his maker, he smiles home to eternal rest because his soul was the dwelling place of his creator, the Holy Spirit. What a contradiction at birth, when only the child cries and every person rejoices and welcomes the new born with warm hands. How mysterious life is, a riddle only God can interpret.

So what do we really worth? What is all this our pride for, the boasting and the ego? Yes, we must attain, we must aspire but we must know that our body without the soul in it’s place with the Holy Ghost is absolutely a nonentity. Jesus sounded it clear “what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? It is said that seven worlds put together cannot equal the single soul of a man.

The things that matters most must never be at the mercy of the things that master least: The central place of every heart, the soul is the recording chamber and control tower. You can enable it to receive messages of eternal life, beauty, hope, courage, salvation so long as your self will permits it as a free moral agency or you decide that it be covered with the snow of pessimism and the ice of cynicism, then you will fade away.

The preacher pressed on his funnel requiem with the motive to draw men out to recognize the essence of eternal value in the death of Jesus Christ for a new birth. It was not partying time, it wasn’t a child naming ceremony, it was stock taking time, an inventory into our past so far in our sojourn on earth. A time to deduce if our assets out weigh our liabilities, all of which are vanity except the Holy Spirit in the soul, the real assets that will never see corruption.

The value of a man’s life does not lie in the number of years he has spent but in the depth and richness of that life to everyone who encountered him. Challenges comes, (even the challenge to accept God’s grace) to measure us and prepare us until the mettle of our heart is ready for the mantle of salvation from our Savior Jesus Christ. Our life takes a turn downward when we loose the vision of where we are headed. Visions put trials in context Trials of life most times squeeze us and make us distraught and we cannot cool the burning kiss of thirst on our lips or shade from the scorching fury of the sun at those moment, remember, great legacies are forged in such times. Apostle Paul wrote most of his epistles in the prison with blinding eyes until he wrote through his co-laborers. the book of Revelation came up while John was exiled to the Island of Patmos; The glorious message of grace was birthed in the garden of Gethsemane and on the cross for humanity gain..

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talents. Genius will not. Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ don’t give up’ will always solve the problems of the human race. We could do much more if we didn’t have to restrict ourselves to only a few options afforded us by all the voices of respectable men who ascribe to themselves the roles of gods by determining our limits and telling us some things cannot be done.

Seek and you will find, the Lord admonished. Knock and the door will be opened. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, it is the honor of man to search it out. That search is the reason we are all here. That search will define our lives and our place in this world and the positional placing in the body of Christ. Our honor is bound to it. We may rise or fall, but we don’t quit. Life is not a victory match, it’s a pursuit. The more of it we achieve the better men we become, the better world we create, and our hope for eternal glory. Not all legends are about victories, some are about blood, sweat and courage in the arena.

The preacher began to wind down as he exhorts and admonishes. We have hope and life is about hope. Some people come to the end of their lives unhappy men. They wish they had led a different life, explored more, believed God, baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and ultimately filled with the spirit of Christ instead of the spirit of the church or some other man or spirit. So many are unable to realize their true potential because they are locked in the matrix of fear, doubt, want and darkness. So they are unable to take the critical first steps because of their mind-sets that impose limits or superstition or worst still school boards that grade them into a state of low self esteem.

The people who will read this birthday cake will either love it and take steps to take control of their live or hate it and toss it away in anger. I do not expect ambivalence. The message is brutally honest in application and they cut through the chase right to the heart of the matter.

Yes! Oh yes friend! All identity of this and that is lost at death. Every tag drops. Naked we came, and naked we appear before our maker. The only question that will matter then is not the degrees or certificates and a host of others, fame, money and women, but did you receive the gift God offered you – the Holy Spirit?

Be your own man. Challenge assumptions and deeply held beliefs, question traditions. Don’t be afraid of what you will find out. Fear indeed, the cursed darkness of ignorance that could blight your life and make you a dispensable pawn in the chess game of life. Fight one more round for the truth that will set you free. Remember that the man who always fight one more round is never whipped. Samson proved it. Judges 16. The world doesn’t want you to find your own answers, they would rather you believe the answers they find for you. The Bible holds the answer to all of life and death questions and the beyond.

We sang one more song at the grave side. Till we meet, till we meet again, till we meet at Jesus feet. Vanity was interred, as the dust tumbles in to cover the very rich casket and wreath. We came with her to the cemetery but we returned with her. It was all over, her page was closed. so our beloved sister will lay cold and still in the darkness of the night of death until the resurrection morning. Death is separation! May her soul rest in hope. May the living turn a new page into a life of Christ. Amen. A BIRTHDAY CAKE IS SERVED.. The human corpse is worth just $0.17 cents or Thirteen Naira.
THE ORACLES OF GOD IS THE MESSAGE OF GOD.

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The Qualities Of A Woman Every Man Wants

Women are a blessing from God. They can bear so much for those they love, but not all women can do that. You are lucky if you have the kind of woman in your life that completes you and rather complements your existence. Here are 9 qualities in the kind of woman worth keeping.

She believes in you. I remember having a friend who was absolutely clueless in college. He wouldn’t study and had horrible grades. However, after he found his someone special, he scored an amazing GPA and shocked everyone! That is the kind of woman you need in your life. Her belief in you can boost your morale enough to make you do wonders. She prioritizes you over others. In the modern era, you cannot just jail a woman. She leaves home, goes out and interacts with other men. She may even have male friend, but she will know your place. She will know that the only man important to her is you and your opinions, decisions and choices will matter to her.

No other male will have as much power over her as you do. She can handle everything. From sending your children to school, to cleaning the house, to handling a nine-to-five job – she is just your SuperWoman! She will take out time to do almost anything and then handle it well. from baking with your children on Sundays to just enjoying a good book on a Saturday, she knows what to do and when to do it! You can make her blush. No matter how old or strong a woman is, her someone special always has enough power over her to make her blush. From simply repeating your wedding vows to teasing her over something you said to her when you proposed, you can easily make her blush.

A shy smile from a woman is something you should cherish, forever! She is principle-centred. There is no match for a woman who holds her morals and principles highly. She has a set of values and beliefs that matter a lot to her and she will not bend them for anyone. If she doesn’t lie or cheat, she will never do it in a million lives. She will be the perfect example for your children to follow and you should respect that. She doesn’t suffocate you. Overly attached girlfriends are a nuisance! I’m a woman myself and I hate such women! Your perfect woman will never mistrust you and will never bother you. She will know that you might not be replying because you are busy or she wouldn’t mind when you want to go and hang out with your friends on a Saturday night. She isn’t shy of admitting that she needs you.

In this age of feminism, woman have convinced themselves that men are more of a hurdle in their lives. However, she is different. She believes that sometimes, she needs you as her sanity pill. She will be okay with breaking down in front of you and crying infront of you. She doesn’t taunt you all the You had a horrible week at work and almost everything was going wrong, and you accidentally forgot your anniversary. She might get mad at you but she will get over it. A mature woman wouldn’t feel the need to constantly taunt you for the mistakes you made in the past. She will treat you like a human being.

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10 Things You Need To Do In Your 20s That Will Make Life Better in Your 30s

1. Figure out how to incorporate working out into your schedule.Life doesn’t get less busy, so you have to figure out how to make time for stuff that’s good for you. Not because you want to lose 20 pounds or become obscenely ripped, but because you want to feel better and when you work out, you feel better. It’s that simple.

2. Drink more water! No, more than that. The difference it makes in your skin, your body, and your mood is no freaking joke. Put in cut-up fruit if you have to, but just drink it already.

3. Try not giving a shit about your relationship status. Date around and have lots of sex. Or be single for long stretches of time. Enjoy this time to do whatever you want without stressing out about your relationship status or trying to find a husband. It’ll happen when it’s meant to and you’ll be so glad you didn’t spend all your time stressing about it. Stress is bad for your health.

4. Read a newspaper every day, even if it’s online. Knowledge about the world gets built over time, and if you want to be a well-informed thirty something, you have to build that base now. And it doesn’t have to be painful; just read something every day about a topic that interests you.

5. Take big career risks. Hate what you’re doing and want to try something else, but afraid you won’t make any money/don’t think you’ll get the job/have no idea what you’re doing? Who cares? Unless you have kids to feed, really jump off the cliff and go for what you want.

6. Travel. Your back is still able to tolerate hostel beds and you should be fine eating $1 street kabobs for dinner, so you can travel on the cheap in ways that Olds just cannot anymore. Go places, and go alone at least once, because you might not get the chance again. Plus, when you get older and have $$$, you can go back to your favorite places and actually do it up right.

7. Come to terms with the fact that your life is not going to be what you imagined it to be when you were 20. It’ll probably be better overall and honestly, you probably ended up looking waycuter than you ever thought you would. So there’s that.

8. Figure out who you can truly count on to be there for you, and invest your time in those friendships. It’s fine to hang out with the one girl you party with constantly, but also hang out with the person who genuinely cares about you even when you’re feeling like garbage and have been crying a lot lately and you don’t know why, because they’ll be the ones who still care 10 years from now when you’re not going to clubs as often at all. Like, not even one-quarter as much.

9. Learn how to cook (or marry someone who does). My plan is the latter, but even so, you can’t go through life eating microwavable meals and getting takeout. It’s not great for you financially or physically, so just take a simple cooking class, something to get you started. You can still microwave those Lean Cuisines and get takeout from your favorite Thai place sometimes, but at least if those aren’t options, you’re not clawing at the walls fearing starvation.

10. Actually take care of your skin. That skin care routine you do every night isn’t bullshit, so don’t quit it. By using a regimen with good-for-you ingredients, you’re actually supporting your skin’s structure, so it doesn’t fall when you turn 30. Trust me, if you take care of your skin, you’ll look the best/youngest at your 15-year reunion when everyone else will look, um, not so much.

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Why Men Don’t Listen When Women Talk Too Much

When it comes to a relationship, proper communication is necessary. Unfortunately, men and women don’t usually get this part well. But there are reasons behind why men never listen to women. Here’s an interesting list of reasons why men refuse to listen to their female friends or partners.

1. It Requires A Lot Of Effort To Listen. Unfortunately, it’s a woman’s nature to talk too much. But you need to keep in mind that listening takes an actual physical effort. And if you talk too much, your man would be tempted to wander off into his own world. As a result, he won’t focus on what you’re about to say. However, if you talk slowly, your man might be able to catch up with the conversation you’re having with him.

2. It’s Sometimes A Power Struggle. Some men consider intimate relationship as a game. If their woman is expressing her emotions, then men would consider it as a losing game. That perception would force them to dominate and control their partner by telling her she’s out of control.

3. They Are So Focused On Another Subject. When your man is trying to fix something and you’re talking to him, chances are that he’d miss the point of the conversation. As a result, he’d give up talking to you until he fixes the subject that he’s focused on while you’re conversing with him. Sometimes there are more pressing issues or concerns that your man has to attend to than focusing on you.

4. Their Ears Are Closed. This is especially true if you’re yelling at him. Men don’t like to be yelled at. So, if you’re screaming at him, he won’t listen to you.

5. He might have mood disorders.

These disorders usually happen if they’d stroke in the past. They affect how they listen, not just to women, but also to other people.

6. Men Assume That They Knew It Already. Some men usually assume that they already know what the woman’s going to say. Or it could also be that the subject at hand is too complex for them to digest or not that important to listen to.

7. They’ve Heard Too Many Speakers In One Day. His busy life may prevent him from listening to every single message he received, including yours. If he’s not listening to you, it could be that he’s just wandering off to rest his ears and mind.

8. There Are Distractions Around Him. An external noise could prevent him from listening to you. Be it a loud television set or other people’s conversations, it could prevent him from listening to you effectively. Try reducing the distractions so he can clearly hear you.

9. The Brains Of Men Have Less Area For Production And Use Of Words. This simply means that men only have fewer verbal centers compared with women. This finding also means that your man tends to end the conversation quicker than you do.

10. They Have Less Serotonin And Oxytocin Than Women Have. They’re hormones that can affect emotions. The former calms you down while the latter is associated with your bonding behavior. For that reason, men would like to chill out more while women want to bond with their men at the end of the day. When you want to talk to him about his day, he’ll just give you a quick answer. In order for your man to listen to you, you need to know the right timing. It could be after he’s done watching his favorite TV show or reading the newspaper. And when you talk to him, you must keep it short and must be straight to the point. You should also pause to allow him to digest what you’re telling him. You must maintain an eye contact to make sure that he’s really listening to you. There are tons more reasons why men never listen to men. But women must understand the reasons behind it in order to learn how to communicate with their male partners properly.

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See The Main Reasons Why Women Hate Each Other (MUST READ)

1) Jealousy Most women, whether they admit it or not, like to have attention focused on them. If there’s something taking it away from them, especially another woman, then she gets a little intimidated and typically starts to hate. Some women would hate you, if they think you’re prettier than them. Your mere presence makes them feel like ugly. If your dress looks prettier, they would hate. If they are single, they will see you as the competition. If they are married, they will see you as the seductive temptress trying to steal their man away. Reasons Why Women Hate Each Other:

2) Inferiority complex Some ladies start to feel inferior when others are showered compliments and they are not. They start to hate the lady who received the compliment as if it was her fault. If another lady commands respect and they don’t they begin to hate.

3) Pride Some women have a little too much pride within themselves and therefore cannot like anyone who they perceive is better than them. It’s okay to have a lot of self-esteem but a lot of women confuse it with pride.

4) Insecurity Some women are very insecure. They judge other women according to their insecurities and what makes them feel better about themselves. Some say, it’s in a woman’s nature to be jealous of another women but a woman who knows her true self-worth can never be jealous of another. Not every woman has the habit of hating other women. For those who are in the habit of hating others, stop seeing other women as competition. You should not feel threatened by their confidence.

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Scary Ways Stress is Affecting Your Everyday Health

Scientists are learning more and more about the impact that stress plays on your health. It’s not just your mental health that can be hurt by both acute and chronic stress.

Stress can take a major toll on your physical health, as well. Read on for some of the ways stress impacts your body.

1. Balding. Yep, it’s true — elevated stress levels can make you lose your hair, in several different ways. One of the more obvious ways is through trichotillomania, a disorder that causes people to rip their hair out to alleviate stress. But, it’s not just physically pulling out hair that is influenced by stress. Two hair loss issues can both happen as the result of stress. Alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, and telogen effluvium, which causes hair to stop growing and eventually fall out.

2. Dental Problems. Chronic stress can impact your teeth and gums, too. Dry mouth, canker sores, and even gum disease can all result from elevated stress levels. Another major issue is that people who are experiencing major stress are more likely to neglect their oral health. Making sure to keep your stress down will only benefit your teeth and gums in the long-run, and save you plenty of money at the dentist!

3. Sweatiness. Are you that person? Always dripping in sweat, even if you haven’t gotten off the couch in your air-conditioned basement all day? Pit stains when you have a big presentation at work or you’re on a first date? Stress may be the culprit. When you’re nervous or anxious, your body sometimes reacts by producing more sweat, and, in the long term, this can become a pervasive problem.

4. Headaches. Headaches are more common when you’re in everyday stressful situations. And, here’s the thing: the way the body reacts to stress can actually make your headache WORSE. Of course, there are sometimes when you just can’t avoid stress, but taking a minute to center yourself through meditation, a walk around the block, or even just a little stretching can help alleviate your headache.

5. Obesity. Some people just can’t seem to shed pounds no matter how much they try. And more and more research is showing that this may be linked to chronic stress. The hormone cortisol is released when you’re feeling stressed, and this hormone also messes up your feelings of hunger. The bottom line? If you’re struggling to lose weight, think long and hard about how much stress you experience.

6. ADHD. Symptoms of stress are often intertwined with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Stress can make actually ADHD worse for both children and adults. The pitfalls of having ADHD, such as lack of focus and difficulty staying organized, can understandably make stress levels rise. When you struggle to keep your home clean, pay your bills on time, and keep your relationships intact, you’re invariably going to have higher stress levels. That’s why it’s so crucial for people with ADHD to practice stress-reduction techniques and to stay on top of their ADHD symptoms.

7. Skin Problems. Nope, it’s not just an old wives tale: stress can wreak havoc on your skin. Stressed bodies are more sensitive to irritants like bacteria and pollutants on the skin. Stress can also make skin conditions like acne, rosacea and psoriasis worse.

8. Asthma. Suffering from asthma is stressful enough, but stress can actuallyexacerbate asthma symptoms. Indeed, there’s a very clear-cut relationship between asthma and stress. If you have asthma and are feeling panicky and anxious, stress reduction techniques are are a great way to prevent an attack before it happens.

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Drink Pineapple Water In The Morning For 7 Days And These 10 Things Will Happen -

The Ayurvedic philosophy claims that it is up to you if you will develop resistance to disease or tear it down with your daily routine and the choices you make. This is the reason why you should begin your day with some healthy morning habits like having pineapple water on empty stomach.

Pineapple is a great source of any little known micronutrients which are much needed for your body. The enzyme bromelain and vitamin C are included in pineapple, which are vital for our body’s healing process.

Reasons to Add Pineapple to your Water Daily Fights inflammation The bromelain has anti-inflammatory characteristics. With the removing of the toxins, bromelain helps in the fight against the inflammation which affects every tissue and organ in the organism.

You will treat easy form arthritis or sports injuries with regular consummation of pineapple. Helps with weight loss Because of the fiber included, the pineapple requires longer digestion, which is resulted with loner feeling of satiety. You will disable sugar and fat desires with drinking pineapple every morning.

Thiamine will enhance your body metabolism by transforming carbohydrates into energy. Flushes parasites from liver and intestines The bromelain enzyme is anti-parasitic. Some sources are claiming that a three day pineapple fast will eliminate tape warms. Regulates the thyroid The iodine and bromelain contained in the pineapple are efficient in correcting different autoimmune disarrays. Easing the symptoms related with thyroid can be result from this action. Balances electrolytes The potassium included in pineapple will make your body firmer and withhold the needed balance of electrolytes in your body which will stomp cramps or other injures. Gets rid of heavy metals and toxins Pineapple is rich source of fiber, antioxidants and useful enzymes which are very efficient in cleansing your body from toxins and heavy metals.

Works as a digestive aid Thanks to the bromelain, the body can digest proteins more effectively. Strengthens gums and helps whiten and preserve teeth Dr. Frawley’s research proved that the bromelain contained in pineapples is a natural tarnish eliminator. The bromelain is also helpful in breaking up the plaque. Improves vision Because of the beta-carotene and vitamin A contained, the pineapple is very good for your vision.

According to a study published in Archives of Ophthalmology, with having only 3 or more servings of pineapple daily you will decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which is the main reason of vision loss in older people. Protects from cancer According to research published in the journal Planta Medica, the bromelain has been proved as a much better in treating cancer in an animal study than the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorauracil. “This antitumoral effect [of bromelain] was dominant to that of 5-FU [5-fluorouracil], whose survival index was around 263 %, relative to the untreated control”– was the researcher’s statement.

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Just for today, use your faith to create better experiences.

You must have faith and experience in order to live life fully. You must have faith that all of the things you expect from life are possible for you. You must have faith that no matter what life brings you, you will be able to handle it. You must have faith that your faith will eventually lead to good experiences.

Experience teaches you that your faith is paying off. Once you have had an experience, you know that you know. When you know, you become more faithful. Once you have an experience, it makes you want better or different experiences. The difference between faith and experience is this: One you must work on. The other one works on you. You must work to keep your faith alive.

When you are working on faith, it may feel as if you are going against the grain. There may be no evidence that what you believe has any validity. Still, you must move forward faithfully, until you have the experience that will lead you to knowing. An experience leaves a mark on your consciousness. An experience will guide your thoughts and your actions. An experience can open your heart to new horizons or close your heart in fear. In the midst of an experience,

you must have faith that you will ultimately reap some benefit from what you now know to be true. It is important to know what experiences to put your faith in. If you have an unpleasant experience, have faith that you will learn something new, useful or productive. When you have a pleasant or productive experience, have faith that you can duplicate the experience and make it better.

Have faith that your mind and heart will always be open to bigger, better experiences than those you have already had. Until today, you may not have realized that your faith and your experiences work hand in hand. Just for today, use your faith to create better experiences. Use your experiences to activate a deeper sense of faith. f