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Iyanuoluwa E. Owojori

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Tonight, my little boy refused to sleep early. His father held him, but he wouldn’t settle. Then I took him into my arms, breastfed him, and he gently touched my face, smiled and played with me.

And within minutes, he drifted off to sleep with his little hand still resting on my cheek.

And I thought, “I’m his safe space.” 🥹

But then my mind wandered. 😔

As a nurse, I’ve cared for elderly patients in their 90s and beyond who, in moments of fear or vulnerability, or close to death, call out for their mothers.
These mothers have been gone for decades, yet their children still call for them.

And suddenly, I wondered: What if one day my little boy is 90 years old, and all he wants is his mummy, but I’m no longer there? 💔😩😩

That thought broke my heart.
Yes I know he’ll have a beautiful family of his own then. He would have a beautiful loving wife, wonderful children, and even grandchildren but what if he just misses me? 😔😔 (I miss my dad sometimes too).

Right now, I can hold him, comfort him, kiss him, and make him feel safe. But I know I won’t always be here.

Hmmnn... that’s just one of the most bittersweet truths about motherhood to me. We raise our children with so much love, knowing that one day they’ll have to navigate life without us.

Maybe motherhood isn’t about being physically present forever. Maybe it’s about giving our children so much love and security that even when we’re gone, that love remains a part of who they are.

Tonight, he’s my little boy, falling asleep while touching my face. One day, those tiny hands will grow, and he’ll become a man, a husband, a father, a grandfather and maybe a great grandfather.

My humble prayer is just that God grants me many years to love him, guide him, and watch him grow in Jesus name. And when I can no longer hold his hand, when I’m no longer here, may the love I’ve poured into his life continue to hold him. ❤️🥹🥹

For now, I’ll cherish these little moments. 🥹🥹🥹

#motherhood by @elizajori

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“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.” - 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭(MSG‬‬). taken in United Kingdom by @elizajori

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“A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.” - Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬ ‭TPT‬‬.

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Just because something is done in the name of God doesn’t automatically mean it is of God.

People can attach “God said,” “the Lord told me,” “for the Kingdom,” or “in Jesus’ name” to their actions and still be wrong.

The name of Christ should never be used to justify manipulation, gossip, dishonesty, cruelty, exploitation, abuse, greed, pride, or control.

Jesus Himself said “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 7:21). This means that the use of “Christian/church language” isn’t enough.

Fruit matters. Character matters. Truth matters.

Before accepting something simply because someone says it is from God, think - does it align with scripture? Does it reflect the character & nature of Christ? What kind of fruit is it producing?

The Bible also says, “Test all things; hold fast what is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

Faith does not require us to switch off discernment. Someone mentioning God repeatedly doesn’t automatically make their motives pure. A Bible verse attached to wrongdoing does not make the wrongdoing holy.

So yes, honour God. Respect genuine people of God. However, know the word of God, have discernment, and test what you hear.

Not everything done in the name of Christ represents Christ.

Selah. taken in United Kingdom by @elizajori

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GOD BLESSING SOMEONE ELSE DOES NOT MEAN HE SKIPPED YOU.

Someone gets married. Someone announces a pregnancy. Someone buys a house. Someone gets a job. Someone’s ministry grows.

And suddenly you’re asking “God, when will it be my turn?”

It’s okay to desire good things but don’t allow somebody else’s testimony to become the birthplace of your discontentment.

Their blessing is not evidence of your abandonment. God has not forgotten your address.

Celebrate people genuinely. Celebrate with them sincerely. And keep praying about your desires honestly. Continue walking faithfully with God.

Believe this word in your heart - “For the LORD God is a sun and shield… no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” - Psalm 84:11

Another person’s season doesn’t cancel yours. Your season is coming soon.

And for everyone expecting one thing or the other from God, may He visit you soon and deliver your goodies to you in Jesus name. Amen. ❤️❤️ taken in United Kingdom by @elizajori

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STOP ANNOUNCING PEOPLE’S PRIVATE STRUGGLES AS PRAYER POINTS.

Please, let’s talk about this one.

Someone privately tells you they are struggling with something. Next thing - “Brethren, we need to seriously pray for Sister XYZ. I won’t say too much, but…”
And somehow everybody knows exactly what happened.

Prayer should not become a respectable way to gossip. If someone trusted you with their vulnerability, honour their trust. Pray without broadcasting. And unless there is a genuine safeguarding concern requiring appropriate help, confidentiality matters.

The Bible even says “A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.” Proverbs 11:13.

You should be faithful enough to conceal matters told to you. Be the kind of Christian people feel safe talking to. Don’t be a tale bearer. taken in United Kingdom by @elizajori

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Some words wear the clothes of love, but their fruit is shame, fear and insecurity.

When I was about 15 years old, someone older told me “Don’t get fat, otherwise men will use you and dump you.” I’m glad I didn’t pay attention then and it didn’t bother me (plot twist: I wanted to be big then). 😁

On the surface, what they said sounded like concern. It took me a few years after to see that it wasn’t.

Genuine concern about someone’s wellbeing wouldn’t need to degrade their body, threaten them with rejection, or make their worth dependent on whether a man chooses them.

Love should sound like “I care about your health and I want you to look after yourself.” Not like “Nobody will want you if you look like that.”

Love should be “I’m concerned about this decision because I don’t want you to get hurt.”
Not like “Do what I’m telling you. Otherwise you’ll regret it when everything goes wrong.”

Love might sound like, “I think you could have handled that differently.”
Not - “This is why nobody can deal with you.” No. This isn’t love.

And being Christian doesn’t mean every hurtful statement becomes loving simply because someone adds, “I’m telling you the truth in love.”

The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5‬ ‭(TPT‬‬) “Love is gentle and consistently kind to others…Love does not traffic in shame and disrespect, nor selfishly seek its own honor.“
Love does not shame.

Yes, love does correct. Sometimes someone who genuinely loves you will tell you something uncomfortable. However, it should be to build, restore and guide, not humiliate, frighten, threaten or deliberately destroy someone’s confidence.

Loving truth can hurt; but it should make one better and not make one feel lesser or smaller.

In short, some statements are not love.
They are body-shaming disguised as concern, insults disguised as honesty and jealousy disguised as warning.

And, not everyone who says “I’m only saying this because I love you” is speaking from love.

And if you’re the one speaking condemnation, now is a good time to change my mindset, attitude and behaviour. Repent.

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“I’m happy you experienced it too.”
“I suffered in my marriage, so now you understand.”
“My pregnancy was difficult too. Welcome to the club.”
“I struggled financially, so I’m glad you now know how it feels.”
“They treated me badly too. At least now you can see.”

No. This is a very wrong statement and a wrong mindset.

As Christians, someone else’s pain should never be the medicine for our own pain.

The Bible says: “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:15.

Not mourn when they rejoice and rejoice when they mourn. If God spared someone from something you suffered, thank God for them.

If your marriage was difficult, pray theirs will be peaceful. If childbirth was traumatic for you, pray another woman has a beautiful experience. If you struggled financially, rejoice when someone else prospers.
If you were mistreated, pray the cycle ends with you.

Our testimony should be: “I went through it, and I pray you never have to.”

Not: “I went through it, so you should experience it too.”

Sometimes suffering that has not been properly surrendered to God can turn into bitterness. And bitterness can make one secretly feel validated when others begin to experience the same pain.

But that is not the heart of Christ.

“Love does not rejoice in evil but rejoices with the truth.” 1 Corinthians 13:6.

Your pain is valid even if nobody else experiences it.

You don’t need your sister to suffer for your suffering to matter.
You don’t need your friend’s marriage to struggle because yours did.
You don’t need another person to fail because you once failed.

Let what you went through produce compassion, wisdom, prayer and kindness, not a desire for others to have “their turn.”

And be discerning about people who consistently seem happier when things are going wrong for you than when things are going well.

A heart transformed by Christ says: “May God give you better than what I experienced.”

That is love. ❤️

May the Lord heal every broken heart, help us to love others and help us discern well in Jesus name. Amen. by @elizajori

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Hmmnnn…I’ve been thinking about this lately - not every good help is helpful at every time.

Sometimes, what makes help truly meaningful isn’t just what one gives but when it’s given.

For example, in neonatal care, we understand how important timing can be. When a newborn is suspected to have a serious infection, antibiotics may need to be administered urgently, and within the recommended timeframe, usually within one hour (golden hour). We won’t say, “Well, the antibiotics are good medicine, so it doesn’t matter when we give them.” No. The right treatment at the right time matters.

And I think there’s a lesson in that for everyday life too.

Someone may desperately need £20 today. Giving them £200 six months later may be generous, but it doesn’t change the fact that they needed help then.

Someone may need you to show up for them during a difficult season. Showing up when everything is already fine is still kind, but it may not carry the same weight.

Someone may need you to look after their kid now but you don’t offer or you’re not able to till after 48 hours.

Someone may need - a word of encouragement now, a meal now, a listening ear now, a recommendation now, an introduction now or even your presence now.

Many times, there are opportunities to help that have a window.

The Bible says “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” - Proverbs 3:27

And I also love that last part that emphasises “when it is in your power to act.”

Sometimes we have good intentions. We plan to call. We plan to give. We plan to check in. We plan to connect someone to an opportunity. And eventually, we may actually do it. However sometimes, the moment when that help was most needed may have passed.

Of course, we cannot meet every need, and wisdom is important. But when God places someone in our path, we have the capacity to help, and we know the help is genuinely needed, let’s not unnecessarily delay kindness.

Sometimes, the difference between simply helping someone and truly being a help to someone is timing.

Right help. Right person. Right time.
May God help us to discern right and do right in Jes taken in United Kingdom by @elizajori

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GRATITUDE DOESN’T NEED SOMEONE ELSE’S PAIN TO MAKE SENSE.

Sometimes I hear people say “Be grateful you can walk, some people can’t.”
Or “Be grateful your children are alive, someone lost theirs.”
Or “Be grateful you have a job, someone is unemployed.”
Or “Be grateful you have food, some people are hungry.”

I understand the heart behind it. Sometimes perspective can remind us not to take God’s blessings for granted.

However, do we really need someone else to be suffering before we recognise that God has been good to us? The answer is NO.

We don’t have to look at someone in a wheelchair to thank God for our legs.
We don’t have to think about someone who has buried a loved one before appreciating the people God has placed in our lives.

We don’t need someone to have less before we can thank God for what we have.

Gratitude should not be built on comparison. It should be built on recognising God’s goodness.

“O give thanks unto the LORD; for HE IS good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalm 107:1 KJV

Notice - for He IS good.

Not because one’s life is better than someone else’s.
Not because somebody has less than you do.
Not because the thing they are praying for is something you already have.

But because God IS good.

And when we see someone going through something difficult, our response shouldn’t only be, “Thank God that’s not me.”

As Christians, their pain should even move us to compassion, prayer, kindness and action.

“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” - Romans 12:15 KJV

So yes, count your blessings. Appreciate what God has given you. Don’t take His goodness for granted.

And remember, gratitude is, “Thank You, Lord, for what You have given me” and compassion is “Lord, how can I be a blessing to someone else?”

We can be deeply grateful without making another person’s hardship the measuring stick for our blessings. taken in United Kingdom by @elizajori

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