Narrow and Beautiful

Read: 1 Corinthians 2:5 "So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God." Hello Friend! Have you ever been disappointed by someone before? It could have been a friend, colleague, spouse or family member you trusted to help you with something, and at the end of the day, you got heartbroken because they could not meet up.   Oge’s uncle promised her that if she graduated with a second-class upper, he would ensure she got a job at the oil and gas company he worked for. It was a big company with a mouth-watering remuneration, even for entry-level graduates. Well, Oge graduated with a First Class and was so confident that would secure the role. It was a very competitive role and the company accepted only one fresh graduate yearly. Her uncle being one of the board of directors and with her excellent result, she was so sure she would get the job.    Oge even went ahead to tell her friends that she already got a job in an Oil and Gas company. She go...

Read: John 16:33  Hello Friend! Have you ever been so deep in a problem that you don’t know what to do or who to tell? It eats you up slowly and you can’t even tell anyone. The worst thing is when you are with people, you pretend to be okay, but when you are all alone, you begin to cry again. Many situations in life are like storms, causing pain, discomfort, anxiety, and even depression; but we have assurance from God’s word that He has not given us the spirit of fear! We are not afraid of tomorrow, not because we have it all put together, but because we know that God is for us and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding comforts us on every side.  In today’s prayer edition, we are encouraged to pray some heartfelt prayers, even as we trust God to hear us and give us the peace our soul longs for. May we have a peaceful end of the month and the start of a new one in Jesus' name. Amen.  Keep in Mind  When you focus on God, you see more of solutions and less o...

Read: Daniel 6 Hello Friend! Today’s publication reminds us to always trust God and hold on to His promises because He never fails. What does it feel like to be thrown into the lion’s den? That’s one of the most terrifying things to imagine. Imagine Daniel being thrown into the pit with hungry lions waiting for food. Imagine looking at the lions and seeing the hunger in their eyes, their fists clenched in readiness to attack, their mouths dripping with saliva and their tails wagging left and right. Imagine the lions coming close to him, and every step sending panic to his spines.  Finally, imagine the lions stylishly grabbing him down to mark another feast of the den! But this wasn’t so, or maybe it played out another way, we can only imagine. The King said something important after Daniel was thrown into the den. In Daniel 6:16 - “So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continuall...

  Hello Friends! Happy New Year! I am so grateful to God for sustaining us all through 2023, and now that we are in 2024, I am grateful that His promises never fail. Today's publication is a timely one that shows how important it is to hold on to God, trust Him and believe that he is capable of sustaining us. The start of a new year is usually filled with uncertainties, but there is an answer to every fear, worry, or challenge that comes to your mind. Read through to not just become inspired, but also refreshed and strengthened with God's word. Do well to share this good news with someone this week and feel free to always share your contributions. The comments section and mailbox are both open for you to share your contributions and if you would like copies of this publication to use as tracts, feel free to reach out with your request by sending an email to narrowandbeautiful@gmail.com .  January is a winning month for you, and remember that J esus loves you! Answer to last we...