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Gospel songs I’m loving this season

Life is in phases. Seasons come and leave. And other seasons come.
One thing that remains consistent as we transit through different seasons of life is music. Music helps me (and many others out there I’m sure) stay calm, collect our thoughts, and relate on a spiritual level.
Music is a great companion on this roller coaster called life. As a Christian, it gets better because my kind of music is Gospel. Songs that not only attend to my emotions, but minister to my spirit, edify me, minister to me, and help me worship my creator.

Today I’ll be sharing a few songs from my playlist that have been on repeat in this season of my life. I listen to a wide range of gospel songs. I have a plethora of them on different playlists. But I keep going back to the ones below these days.

These songs minister to me in many ways. For some of these songs, it’s the lyrics and how they express my thoughts, for others, it’s how they help my worship life and encourage me to sing in worship to God. And for others, I don’t even know why, but I find myself listening and singing along over and over. Something in my spirit resonates with them.

I shared these songs below and I pray that whatever season you are in life, you always find songs to sing, especially to God.

Yeshua by Jesus Image Worship

My beloved is the most beautiful
Among thousands and thousands
My beloved is the most beautiful
Among thousands and thousands
My beloved is the most beautiful
Among thousands and thousands

[Chorus]
Yeshu hu oo oo ah, ha aa aa aa, ah aa aa aa

Mai Taimako Na (My Helper) || Solomon lange

Ko cikin duhu (In the dark)
Ko cikin dare (Whether at Night)
Bazan ji tsoro ba (I will not be afraid)
Mai Ceto (My Saviour)
Oh ya Yesu Masoyi Na (Oh Jesus My Lover)
Ko a Dutsen (On the mountain)
Ko cikin kwari (Or in the valley)
Kana tare dani (You are with Me)
Eh eh, Masoyi Na (Oh Jesus My Lover)

Ko cikin Yaki (Even in times of war)
Ba Zaka yashe niba (You will not forsake me)
Masoyi Na, Eh eh, Masoyi Na (Oh Jesus My Lover)
Hai na kira Sunan Ka (When I called upon Your name)
You heard my voice
And You lifted my head
Eh eh, Masoyi Na (Oh Jesus My Lover)

Chorus
Mai Taimako Na, Mai Taimako Na (My Helper)
Mai Taimako Na, mai Taimako Na (My Helper)
Bazan ji tsoro ba (I will not be afraid)
Mai Taimako Na, mai Taimako Na (My Helper)
Bazan ji kunya ba (I will not be ashamed)
Mai Taimako Na, mai Taimako Na (My Helper)

Trust In You | Lauren Daigle

Letting go of every single dream

I lay each one down at Your feet
Every moment of my wandering
Never changes what You see
I’ve tried to win this war, I confess
My hands are weary, I need Your rest
Mighty warrior, King of the fight
No matter what I face, You’re by my side

When You don’t move the mountains
I’m needing You to move
When You don’t part the waters
I wish I could walk through
When You don’t give the answers
As I cry out to You
I will trust, I will trust
I will trust in You

Olorun Agbaye (You Are Mighty) (Ft. Chandler Moore)

You are Good, you are kind
You are more than these
I’m lost for Words trying to describe you
Elohim, El-elyon, Aleselewi
Your Greatness is all I see
There is nothing you cannot do
There’s no mountain you cannot move
If you have said it
Then you will do it
Cause You have a Track record
Of keeping Words
And you’re not about
To stop doing it now
Olorun Agbaye oh
(You are Mighty oh)
Olorun Agbaye oh, oh
(You are Mighty oh)
Shebi iwo lo f’oju Orun
(S’aso bora)
Shebi eyin le f’oju Orun
(S’aso bora)
Olorun Agbaye oh,
(You are Mighty oh)

The Blood – Nathaniel Bassey

The accuser of the brethren finds a way
To come before the Holy Church of all the earth
Points a finger at the faults and failings of the Saints
Then he makes a case
Won’t you judge them now
But I’ve got an Advocate in Heaven’s court
My Redeemer and the high Priest of my soul
Jesus Christ the Lamb, the holy Lamb of God
When he hears the case
This is what he says
I see the blood (The blood), I see the blood (The blood)
I see the blood (The blood)
I see the blood (The blood), I see the blood (The blood)
My precious blood (The blood)
I see the blood (The blood), I see the blood (The blood)
Eternal saving blood (The blood)
You don’t have to cry, I have paid the price

This Is A Move || Tasha Cobbs

Mountains are still being moved
Strongholds are still being loosed
God we believe, ’cause yes we can see it
That wonders are still what You do
I love this when y’all assist
And bodies are still being raised
Giants are still being slain
God we believe, yes we can see it
That wonders are still what You do
We are here for You, come and do what You do
We are here for You, come and do what You do
We set our hearts on You, come and do what You do
‘Cause we need a move
We need a move
Can you shout that out, we need a move
We need a move yeah
We need a move

Goodness of God feat Cecily TRIBL

I love You, Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

Do you know any of these songs?

What songs have you been listening to lately?

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5 Signs you need a Spiritual Retreat

A spiritual retreat is a period of quietness, stillness, and rest. It is a time set apart to focus on God and keep typical daily distractions away. People usually embark on spiritual retreats in strategic times of their life like when they’re about to start season or end another. However, spiritual retreats are not restricted to beginnings and endings only. They can be done at any time.
In fact, there are certain periods in your life when you should initiate a retreat by yourself regardless of the time. Spiritual retreats are times of refreshing, renewal, and illumination. You encounter God in new ways and learn more about yourself from Him.
There are certain signs that indicate that a Christian needs to embark on a spiritual retreat soon.
Even though you can just randomly decide to go on a retreat, the presence of certain signs in your life is proof that you certainly need a spiritual retreat.
Prioritizing your spiritual life involves paying attention to signs and inclinations that indicate that you need to retreat.
Just as certain signs and symptoms indicate that we need to see a doctor, or we need to rest well, or we need to exercise, there are signs show us that our spiritual life needs reenergizing.

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When you see these signs, schedule a spiritual retreat immediately.

You feel empty, clueless, tired, or overwhelmed

This happens to even the best of us. Life and its cares have a way of getting to us. The different dimensions of life; happy times, sad times, busy times, scary times, confusing times, and more. Life is a not too perfect blend of different things that can lead us to feeling different type of ways.
If you are no longer in control of your emotions or feelings of emptiness, confusion, tiredness, and weakness have overtaken you, schedule an immediate retreat.

You are starting or ending a season or phase

This is a very important one. Don’t start or end seasons in your life without God.
Be it a new school year, job, age, promotion, family, child, etc, it is necessary to set some time apart to go into your closet and be with God.
Seasons are very spiritual and should not be approached or ended peripherally.

You are more physically conscious than you are spiritually conscious

When you find yourself more in tune with things of this world than you are with things that are above, it’s a confirmatory sign that you need to refocus.
Many times, we allow ourselves get immersed in this world and its cares that our true self (our spirit man) is choked under all of the drama.
This can be as a result of a busy job, godless friends, tough situations, challenges, or even the daily news on TV.
If you have begun to think more logically than spirituality, something is wrong. If you prioritize your emotions and logic over the word of God and discernment, you need a retreat.

Something in your life needs to change

If your life has been static for long and you can’t feel growth in your spiritual life and other areas of your life, something is definitely wrong and needs to be changed. Schedule a retreat immediately if you feel stagnant.
Likewise, there are times that you may feel a shift in your spirit, but you can’t see it physically manifest, set some time apart, and be with God.

The fruits of the spirit are no longer evident in your life

This is a serious indication that your time with God has been robbed.
Our behavior and actions are different when we’re distant from God. If you are constantly irritated, angry, emotional, sad, lustful, bitter, prideful, and boastful, you definitely know that the flesh is slowly creeping and taking over.
The fruits of the spirit such as gentleness, kindness, love, compassion, and more, manifest in our life when we stay near to God.
The presence of things like evil and wicked thoughts is a manifestation of the fruits of the flesh in your life and should make you go on a retreat.

You haven’t gone on a spiritual retreat in a while

Sometimes you don’t need a sign. This is all the sign you need.
If you have not gone on a spiritual retreat in a while, you’re undoubtedly missing out on a lot. Schedule one immediately.

The next post I’ll make will be on HOW TO GO ABOUT A SPIRITUAL RETREAT AND ACTIVITIES YOU CAN CARRY OUT DURING YOUR RETREAT.

What other signs make you know that you need a retreat?
Leave a comment below.

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Bible verses on anger and resentment

Have you ever wondered if there are Bible verses that talk about anger and resentment? Anger is a very strong emotion that every human has felt at one point in their life or the other. Whether as a result of hurt, betrayal, unfair treatment, injustice, or loss.
It is human to get angry. However, as believers, we do not let our feelings control or lead us. We have been called from that life.
There are many things that our flesh and the world would try to make us do, which are not exactly right. This is why it is wise to always look into what the Bible says about the things we do and feel.

God’s word is sure. It is reliable and unwavering, unlike anger and other feelings and emotions. There are many Bible verses on anger and bitterness that tell us more about it than we know. The Bible presents the wisest perspective to life.
Below, we’ll look into them closely and let them transform our minds, and change our lifestyle.
So whether your anger was a mistake e.g, you misunderstood a situation, interpreted it wrongly and blew it out of proportion, or very justifiable, for instance, your boss who is always picking on you, hurls abusive words at you as soon as you get to work, reflecting on these Bible verses about anger will help you know how to handle this emotion. You can read these verses in other Bible versions. Sometimes, I love to read scriptures in different versions to drive the point home well.

Bible verses on anger and resentment

If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.
Proverbs 19:11 GNB
“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,
Ephesians 4:26 NKJV
But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge , not for even a day.
Ephesians 4:26 TPT
Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.
James 1:19 GNB
for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
James 1:20 NKJV
God wants you to do what is right. But when someone is angry, he does not do those right things.
James 1:20 EASY
Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort.
Ephesians 4:31 GNB
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.
Ephesians 4:31 NKJV
Bridle your anger, trash your wrath, cool your pipes—it only makes things worse.
Psalm 37:8‭-‬9 MSG
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He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control], But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 14:29 AMP
Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men?
Proverbs 15:1 TPT
Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:9 NKJV
Do not get angry quickly. That is what fools do. Try to forget the bad things that people may have done to you.
Ecclesiastes 7:9 EASY
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A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Proverbs 29:11 WEB
A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.
Proverbs 29:11 NKJV
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32 NKJV
Do you want to be a mighty warrior? It’s better to be known as one who is patient and slow to anger. Do you want to conquer a city? Rule over your temper before you attempt to rule a city.
Proverbs 16:32 TPT
Angry people cause quarrels, but patient people cause everything to be quiet.
Proverbs 15:18 EASY
A wrathful man stirs up strife, But he who is slow to anger allays contention.
Proverbs 15:18 NKJV
An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.
Proverbs 29:22 NKJV
The source of strife is found in an angry heart, for sin surrounds the life of a furious man.
Proverbs 29:22 TPT
Don't make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers.
Proverbs 22:24 GNB
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
Romans 12:18 NKJV

Which of these Bible verses is your favorite?