Walking with God

An old friend invited me to her place for lunch and a catch up. Although we attended the same secondary school in Sierra Leone, I wasn't friends with her then as she was in the year below me. Years later, we met in London when she came to look at a vacant room to rent in a shared house I was living in. Although we eventually became friends, we went through a phase when we lost touch for many years, but one day we literally bumped into each other on a tube platform. I later found she had been living in a flat right opposite the house I last lived in. At the moment, she lives about 20 minutes walk away from me. It just shows some people are meant to be in your life forever. Anyway, while I was at my friend's house, she said, "You know, you are the most Un-African African person I  know." "What do you mean?" I said. "You're just so different from any of the African people I know," she said. "People look at me and know I'm African. I ...

Before we start working at a venue, we are briefed about the venue and what is expected of us. If it's a client that offers a long term contract, the client will ask qualified agency staff to go for formal training. When it comes to the job, whether you're hosting an event or invigilating an art gallery, you are always representing both the client and your agency. When you are representing the client or duty/event manager, you are there to ensure visitors have a great experience while still protecting the art, contents and venue. You also have the authority to implement the rules of the client.  In other words, you are the eyes, hands and feet of the duty/event manager. If you have any issues that you can't resolve, you have to contact the duty/event manager for advice, support or ask for their intervention. When we are representimg our agency, we have to make sure we turn up on time, dress in the appropriate uniform and be professional at all times. In the same respect, as...

While I was writing my shopping list on my phone, I was thinking of buying these fruits, but I couldn't think of their names. I immediately reminded myself that "I have the Mind of Christ" and continued writing my list. Within a minute, the name of the fruits popped up in my thoughts - "easy peelers." Thank you, Jesus! I have lost count of how many times the Mind of Christ has reminded me of things I can't remember. I have the all-knowing Mind of Christ. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verse: "For “who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ." 1 Corinthians 2: 16

After working four long days at this  open day, where I was standing most of the time, I was booked for another long day at this art gallery.  As I was told it was going to be another event, I was expecting to be standing all day.  It turned out I was covering the lobby while staff were training. The art gallery was also closed to the public so only staff, builders and facilities team were going to be coming in and out. This  meant I would be sitting down all day except when I  had to go on my break. At one point, I was thinking that I wish I had my phone charger and glasses case with me. Immediately, this guy from the facilities team came in. After introducing himself, he said if I needed a quick break, he was happy to cover me. I quickly went to get my charger and glasses case. Our Father God truly knows all our needs and is constantly  providing them before we even ask. Thank you, Father God, for providing an easy shift. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: “I...

On the first day of my shift, I noticed a member of staff was working on this huge jigsaw puzzle in the staff kitchen.  I asked him whether he had fitted the earlier pieces all by himself.  He said others were working on it too. On the last day of my shift, I noticed the jigsaw was now complete. The same colleague I had seen a few days earlier was inspecting the puzzle.  I said well done to him and his team and took a photo of the completed puzzle. I believe the jigsaw puzzle represents God's plan for His children. We only see pieces of the puzzle, but He always sees the completed plan that we are working on. Some people may fulfil God's plan and others may not. When believers i.e. those who have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour return to be with the Lord, they will get to see the entire, complete, jigsaw puzzle.  Those who reject Jesus also reject God's plan for them, so they will never know or get to experience God's marvellous plan for them. Thank you, Fat...

At the museum where I was working today, they were selling frickles at this fish and chips kiosk.  As I've never heard of frickles before, I asked them what it was.  They said frickles are pickles fried in batter. Although I'm not crazy about pickles, I was still curious enough to try some.  By the time I had my lunch break, they'd run out of frickles. Nevermind. At least, I learned a new word today. 😊 Photo of what frickles look like from the Internet.

On the morning of the 10th September 2O25 (GMT), I posted the following Bible verse on my Facebook page. "That which has been is what will be, that which is done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun." Ecclesiastes 1: 9 Later in the evening on my way back from work, I saw the news headlines that Charlie Kirk had been murdered. While I didn't follow his podcast, I knew he was a fellow Christian.  I felt very sad to hear about it. My heart went out to his family and loved ones. I was reminded of  Stephen in the Bible, who was very passionate about his faith in Christ. He got stoned to death after sharing his testimony. Before Stephen died, he cried out, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin!” (Acts 7: 60). At the time, it was Saul who had given his consent to have Stephen killed. At the time, it was Saul who had given his consent to have Stephen killed. While Saul was on the road to Damascus to persecute more disciples and followers of the Way (as C...

In terms of where I stand politically: I stand with Jesus Christ. I march with and in Jesus Christ. Peace. ❤️

A few days ago, I received a text from a friend warning me to avoid central London on Saturday as there was going to be a huge demonstration from far-right protestors against "people of colour." I had to go into central London for work not far from Trafalgar Square where there were going to be lots of speakers. Even though I walked down the side streets to avoid the crowd, I still met  many people on the way carrying English and British flags. I wasn't scared as I know God is always with me and I walk in His Love.  I was even tempted to ask soneone if England was playing football. 😊 After work, I travelled on the tube home. I saw lots of people who looked like they'd been to the protest. At my stop, one guy with a northern accent said to me, "Do you want to get off, love?" "Yes, please," I said. He and his friend made space for me to get off and I thanked them. God bless everyone, whether you consider yourself to be politically on the right or lef...

I believe Jesus is King. In His Kingdom, everything belongs to Him. The King provides for all His citizens. The King's provision doesn't always come through the traditional, expected ways. Many times, He provides through unexpected ways.  That's why it's important to be constantly open to receive His blessings. In the photos below, I am modelling the King's recent provision. The jacket was given to me by my neighbour and the scarf and hat were gifts from a friend. Thank you, Lord, for Your constant provision. Jesus is King and I live in His Kingdom forever. ❤️ ----- Relevant Bible verses: “Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. 11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, The power and the glory, The victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, And You are exalted as head over all. 12 Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand...

During our briefing, the duty manager gave us our rotas. I checked to see where I would be working hoping it would be inside the theatre. My heart sank when I saw where I was working - sales. In that position, you sell sweets, snacks and ice cream, which usually gets very busy during the interval.7 After the briefing, I told the sales supervisor that I've only worked in that position once before. She assured me she would show me what to do. I found myself getting stressed because the lights in the auditorium were really dark and I was struggling to read the products with my reading glasses on.  While we were waiting for customers, someone walked by and called my name. I was delighted to see it was an old friend, who I'd lost touch with. The last time I saw her was over 15 years ago and we didn't have smartphones then. After exchanging warm hugs, I asked for her number and we promised to catch up soon. After my friend left, I told my supervisor that I had been panicking abou...

"A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16: 9 ----- After I finished my evening shift at this theatre, I stopped off at a store to get some grocery. I wondered if I should catch the tube home, but I decided to catch the bus instead. At the bus stop, I noticed a young man and woman. I noticed the woman was all wrapped up and shivering. I asked her if she was cold. She said she was from Kenya and not used to the cold weather. I told her she will still get used to the weather. When our bus arrived, I went upstairs. I was hoping to sit in front, but a passengr was already sitting on the right front seat. The left front seats were vacant, but I knew my Kenyan friends would enjoy those seats so I sat a few seats behind them. During the journey, the couple chatted to the passenger opposite. I heard them talking about a certain park, which I know very well.  The young man mentioned he had been showing his friend around London and even taken her to a mu...

Zeus doesn't like having his photo taken, but sometimes he humours me. Today, he wasn't so willing. 😂

 I had an evening shift at this theatre. Because of the tube strikes, I was inspired to leave earlier than usual as lots of people are going to be travelling by bus. I planned to travel by bus. From the last stop, I can walk the rest of the way, which takes about ten minutes to the theatre.  During the bus journey, I could sense the tension around me. I had a knowing that now is the time to stay in my peace, the Peace of God, no matter what. I was reminded of a passage in the Bible that teaches us to let go of all bitterness and anger and forgive as Christ has forgiven us. (Ephesians 4: 31-32)  The bus driver announced that he was no longer going all the way. I decided to get off at this place called Camden Town and wait for the next bus or the alternative bus route that was going to my destination. When the next bus arrived, it was also only going part of the way. Ditto the next bus. There was no sign of the alternative bus route either. This couple I was chatting to tol...

While I was at this park, I was overwhelmed not just by the beauty of the trees and nature, but by gratitude for God, the Creator. I felt grateful for my health and strength to be able to walk;  grateful for my senses to enjoy the park and environment; grateful to be living in an area where I have three beautiful parks within 15 minutes walking distance.  Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️ ------ Relevant Bible verses: "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. [2] Oh, give thanks to the God of gods! For His mercy endures forever. [3] Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever: [4] To Him who alone does great wonders, For His mercy endures forever;" Psalms 136:1-4 I haven't noticed before how the bough of this tree extends across the path.  It's as if it's reaching out to shake hands with the other trees. 😊 Grovelands Park.

I find it interesting watching how top seeds tennis players rise and fall over the years.  They start off with a lot of energy and power as they are still really young. The moment the top seeds hit their mid-thirties, they start struggling against the youngsters and they have to retire as professional tennis players. That's what happens when you rely on your personal power, it can only take you so far. I remember how much energy I used to have. I was constantly running up and down the stairs at the tube stations. The moment I hit my mid-thirties, I found I was constantly exhausted.  That's when I became humble and knew I needed to find another source of energy. I realised that source of energy was God. A lot of the places I work at these days requires long hours of standing. I couldn't do those jobs if I didn't know God was giving me His strength. Back to the tennis hotshots. I believe their career would last a lot longer if they acknowledged God as their source of powe...

"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 ---- While my flatmate and I were chatting in the kitchen, our feline companion, Zeus, was chomping away at his dry food. Suddenly, he looked up at us and we immediately knew what Zeus was thinking. Zeus is a very placid cat and doesn't like loud noise. The moment he hears noise, he runs away to find somewhere a lot more quiet and peaceful. When Zeus is around us and we're chatting loudly, he either gives us the "look" or he walks away to find somewhere quiet to relax like in our bedrooms or on his bed. After my flatmate and I apologised to Zeus, we lowered our voices and he returned to his food. After he finished eating, he went outside for some peace abd quiet. Zeus' attitude to noise reminds me of the two kinds of peace: worldly peace and God's peace.  With worldly peace, you have to ...

"I only have eyes for you." Spending quality time with Baby Zeus before going to work. ❤️

Since I gave up the notion of having my own personal life and accepted Christ as the only life (Colossians 3: 4), I now understand that His Life covers everything I need to enjoy life now and forever. Christ's Life includes abundance, blessing, deliverance, forgiveness, freedom, grace, healing, joy, love, peace, perfection, protection, provision, redemption, relationships, salvation, truth, wholeness and wisdom. For instance, two days ago, my flatmate texted me to let me know they had been given food at work and she was going to bring me some chicken noodles. She even brought me some chocolate cake.  In other words, the food I received from my flatmate is Christ's Life as provision. I had half of the cake and kept the other half and the chicken noodles in the fridge. Today  I had the chicken noodles and cake and it was delicious. Thank you, Lord, for being everything I need.  ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His h...

On my birthday, I planned to spend the day with a friend at Southend-on-Sea, a seaside town in Essex, but as the time drew near, I had a change of heart and decided to spend the day alone. One day last week on my way home from work, I had an idea to stop at another friend's house for a quick visit. While we were having a chat, he asked me if I fancied going to Brighton with him on my next day off. I said yes. He quickly booked the train tickets online. Today was the day. Although it rained on and off, we still had a great time. We walked through the area of Brighton that has independent shops, had lunch at this pub, walked on the pier and promenade and attended an exhibition at the local museum. In the evening, we got on the train back to London. I didn't plan to go to Brighton, but God blessed me with an all expenses paid trip to Brighton. Thank you, God, for the lovely day out. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verse: "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly abo...