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Interview with Sandra Areh – “The Fabulous, God-loving Career Woman – Striking A Balance”.

Women are wonderful creatures of God.

A proof of God’s artistry.

Although with a lot of cares like what to wear, what to use and what not, some of us are still kingdom ambassadors and passionately chasing after God – a relentless pursuit. Coupled with that, some women are career women.

How then do we give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God, what is God’s?

How do I balance my school/career work, my relationship and service for God and looking beautiful?

I had this amazing interview with the beautiful Sandra Areh on “The fabulous, God-loving career woman. – Striking a balance.”

You’re sure going to learn a thing or two..

Dupe: Welcome to Dupe’s blog ma. Can we meet you?

Sandra Areh: My name is Sandra Areh.

Dupe: What do you do?

Sandra Areh: I work as a Personal Assistant to a Legislator.

Dupe: On a scale of 1-10, how busy are you with work daily?

Sandra Areh: On the average 7-8

Dupe: Wow that’s on the high side. How long have you been born again?

Sandra Areh: Over 7years.

Dupe: Great. Meaning you were still in school then?

Sandra Areh: Yes, I made the decision in my first week in school after I gained admission, although I was raised in a Christian home and I loved God.

Dupe: Were you involved in kingdom activities whilst in school?

Sandra Areh: Yes I was

Dupe: Was it easy? Having to do that along with school work.

Sandra Areh: I would say my time was planned, I had what you’ll call a triangular lifestyle- Lectures, church and back to my hostel. It wasn’t so demanding because I loved it…

Dupe: Interesting. Can you share some of the challenges and struggles you had? If any.

Sandra Areh: Challenges in what area?

Dupe: Lecture/assignments and church/fellowship meetings. Did your lecture time disrupt your time for God?

Sandra Areh: Not necessarily. Most of my spiritual activities were in the evening/nights and I had lectures from morning-afternoon sometimes evening… There was really no disruption.

Although, at some point I had to withdraw a little from some spiritual groups because my commitment was dropping due to time constraints and I put in my all into a select few.

I had to be extra deliberate on my time management.

Dupe: Okay. 

Now as a working class woman, has anything changed?

Sandra Areh: A PA job is all encompassing and very demanding. I only have a resumption time but I don’t have a closing time.

Dupe: Wow! How do you cope with this?

Sandra Areh: First thing I did was ensure that my employer is fully aware of my commitment to God and His Kingdom. 

Dupe: Hmmm…

Sandra Areh: Also, Godly character goes a long to endorse that proposition. Secondly, my major responsibilities in church are mainly during the weekends and I work only from Monday-Friday except on rare occasions where I’m called upon to do a few things or when I travel because my job also involves traveling.

I also take advantage of church online, this I do very well.

For instance, when I cannot meet up with mid-week services, I follow online or if I’m going to be late still follow up till I get to church.

I take advantage of my night times to pray and listen to messages.. Then I read books especially when I’m free in the office or at home too.

Dupe: “Also, Godly character goes a long to endorse that proposition” … Can you explain what you mean by this ↑?
Sandra Areh: It’s not enough to say you are a Christian, your attitude towards work and people speaks loudly. Diligence, integrity, respect, love, selflessness and more.

For instance, Godly virtues gave me opportunity to request for leave to attend a Bible school and it was granted with all joy… Even during the period I did one or two things for my Boss and He really appreciated it.

Dupe: Wow. That’s amazing. You’re a very busy woman, do you get enough time for yourself?

Sandra Areh: I do some times.

Dupe: Is it necessary for a young woman encumbered with a lot of activities to look good?

Sandra Areh: Absolutely! Planning is the key.

Dupe: Does one have to spend too much time on one’s self to look good?

Sandra Areh: I don’t think so. I think knowing what suits will save you much time and meeting the right people/professionals. For instance, if you go to a good saloon, the professional stylist will know what will fit the shape of your face complexion and do their job.

Dupe: Yes. Knowing what works for you will save you time and energy.

Sandra Areh: Like scripture puts it, “everyone should abide in their calling ” *laughs*.

Dupe: 😄

Ladies are engaged in a lot of things; considering this, do you think we can do as much as men do for God?

Sandra Areh: Yes. I believe in the power of prioritizing and delegation… You can not do everything. Do what is most important and delegate the rest to the right people.

Dupe: Beautiful.. What are the things that should be dropped in order to fully concentrate on important things?

Sandra Areh: Well, this differs from person to person… You’d have to define what is important and give it time. God, your relationship(s), career/business etc. 

Dupe: Do you have any role model or woman you look up to?

Sandra Areh: Yes I do. Lots of them oo.

Dupe: Can we know some of them?

Sandra Areh: Just women right??

Dupe: Yes, just women

Sandra Areh: Pst(Mrs) Faith Oyedepo, Dr (Mrs) Becky Eneche, Pst(Mrs) Funke Adejumo, Pst(Mrs) Modele Fatoyinbo, Pst(Mrs) Opi Agha and more…

Dupe: Wow, great women.

Sandra Areh: Yes, they are…

Dupe: Do you have any word of advice for ladies in pursuit of God and purpose?

Sandra Areh: God is the Ultimate, hold unto Him tighter than any other thing. God first and He’ll compel other things to follow.

Dupe: Wow! Thank you so much for your time ma.

We hope to see more of you.

Sandra Areh: 😁 My pleasure darling. God Bless you!

Dupe: Bless you too ma

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20 facts about me

Hey guys. Happy Twos day.

I hope your week is moving well.

These are 20 interesting and boring facts about me. At first, it was very difficult coming up with 20 but now, there’s so much to write that 20 isn’t enough. So expect something more soon.

  1. My names are Olomola Sarah Modupe Busayo Mama Abeke. (Yes, they’re all mine😃).
  2. I’m a passionate reckless unapologetic Christian and lover of God.
  3. I’m a student of veterinary medicine.
  4. I’m obsessed with organization : I love things being in order. I love planning before time. I could pack my bags for a journey, three months before I’m set to leave. I love clearing my room. I love sorting clothes out before and after washing. I started writing down what should be done at a very young age. I’d write down my little “to-do” list and tick each one as I get it done. I love a perfectly arranged room, cupboard or locker (I may still scatter it sha).
  5. I love a little too much : I’m a lover, not a fighter 😂. I love fiercely. When I love, I love with all (but when I don’t care, that’s it).
  6. I hate tea and I hate fish (with a passion) : I lost interest in fish when I was quite young and the reason then were the bones. The bones used to hurt me. Now it’s gone beyond that, I can’t even stand the smell of fish. Whenever I attempt eating it, it doesn’t end well (puke). As for tea, I just don’t like it.
  7. I laugh and smile a lot : Although, the Joy of the Lord is my strength, 😂 this is becoming a problem because I laugh at serious times and when people are upset and it’s honestly never intentional. Most time my eyes smile before my face does. 
  8. I’m very sensitive : I get hurt easily and I read deep into words.
  9. I go from 100% love to 100% I-Dont-Care and nonchanlance, real fast.
  10. I love my mom with my life.
  11. My best friend is a very tall guy.
  12. I love Apostle Joshua Selman.
  13. I’m passionately crazily in love with bread.
  14. I hate cooking ; I only cook because I have to.
  15. I play a little too much.
  16. I love dressing corporate ; Even for normal events, I sometimes put on my blazer. 😂
  17. I love people ; Love is a command. I especially love Nigerians, our diversity and culture.
  18. Sometimes, I talk too fast and stutter when I’m angry.
  19. I love Sarah Jakes Roberts ; she’s my role model.
  20. I’m sapiosexual.

Bonus : I get bored easily ; I can be sitting and watching you but I’m actually not seeing you. My mind is never idle, it’s always busy cause I have big dreams. 😂

    There! I hope you feel like you know me better now. 

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    Creating Your Reality

    I learnt something interesting on Sunday and I knew I had to share and write on it.

    We have two dimensions in the prophetic.

    1. Foreseeing

    2. Forth seeing 

    1. Foreseeing: This is a situatiom where an individual has gotten to a level where he/she has access to and can reveal the mind of God concerning something or someone for the future. Not everyone can foresee because it’s restricted to certain people, such that have the gift or have attained a particular level.
    2. Forth seeing: This is a case where an individual prophetically calls forth what they want to see and what they want to enter into experientially. It is not restricted to only some category of people, Your status as a child of God qualifies you for this. You have the power to call forth something that be not as though it were. All Christians can do this.

    You may not be able to foresee (yet) but you can forth see.

    You can call to be what you want by seeing it in your head. If you can’t see yourself there, you can’t get there.

    Apostle Joshua Selman says “The best way to predict your future is to create it”. There’s no accidental success. Begin to see yourself where you want to go. See yourself getting that degree with an amazing result, see yourself getting that job, see yourself writing and publishing that book, see yourself reaching your full potential. Your vision and confession are your possession.

    Possess the ability to see yourself in your goals.