Friendship is something that many of us have taken for granted. We have been friends with our friends since we were little, and we don't really think about it anymore. But friendship is so much more than just being around someone's house or at a party; it is about being there for each other when you need them, even when you might not want to be.\n
\nA true friend will check up on you when you're upset or sick, and not just because they want to see what's wrong they'll do it because they care about your well-being and want to ensure everything is okay. A true friend will also listen to your problems and offer advice or help if they can.\n
\nNot everyone has true friends in their lives, but if you do, know that you are fortunate. You can learn from them, trust them, and rely on them for support whenever necessary.\n
\nAnd please remember your friends call them once in a while. They might need a reminder of how much they mean to you too.\n
\nWhy not take this weekend to check up on those friends you’ve not talked to in a while, call them or leave a message telling them that you want to check on them, and ask them How are you, my friend?\n

FRIENDS

October is a very significant month for us as a nation. We celebrate our independence and also remember the lives that we lost two years ago. Yesterday was the remembrance day and several posts were up, but have the problems been solved? Do we wait till another remembrance day before we remember again? \nWell let me tell you, it might look like there’s no hope for us as a nation. But there is this little ray of hope that you may not see but it’s there I tell you. But this hope, this light, this change is in your hands, in our hands. It depends on us, you and I.\nIt’s coming next year when we will make a very important decision, we will decide if we want a nation.\nWhere politicians have no regard for us\nWhere everyone is a criminal \nWhere no one is safe, news about massacres, and killings are the norm. \nWhere is simple question “who ordered the killing” hasn’t been answered for two years\nWhere we all live in the animal kingdom, snakes, monkeys, and rats have access to our money now.\nWhere a little girl like Leah is no more a little girl in the hands of the bandits\nThe dollar rate is increasing day by day \nWhere ASUU strikes more than our national football team\nWhere Bandits are the ones getting rehabilitated not drug addicts\nWhere the police station closes early because of security reasons.\nWhere armed robbers can rob bullion vans in broad daylight with no fear\nWhere politicians resort to agberos, people created as a result of poverty \nWhere reading of manifestos turns into comedy shows\nWhere jail terms are only for the poor, not for the people who steal our money.\nWhere yahoo is now the new norm, there are associations for their mothers now \nWhere you don’t know if your best friend is going to the UK tomorrow.\nAre we going to wait till our leaders carry us to where we don’t know\nAre we going to wait till all the Nigerian youths Japa\nWho then will be the leaders of tomorrow?\nIt’s too late to say go and get your PVC, but it is not too late to say vote wisely \nIt’s time to wake up wake up collect your future\nDon’t sleep, don’t sleep save Nigeria.\nLet our Nation shine like a Diamond \nLet’s be the vaccine to the virus affecting our nation\nRemember our pledge.\nI pledge to Nigeria my country \nTo be faithful loyal and honest\nTo serve Nigeria with all my strength \nTo defend her unity \nAnd uphold our honor and glory so help me God.\n




Our Nation, Nigeria.

It will never be easy to find time to spend with God, regardless of your age or line of work. Even while spending time with God is gratifying and rewarding, our flesh will always prefer to do anything else. It’s actually not too good to get too busy for God. But in recent times, we’ve noticed that 24 hours it’s not really enough for our activities . We seem to focus more on chasing the bag. \n So here are some few tips we think can help in balancing your busy work schedule and your time for God.\n1. Include God in everything you do.\nWe often believe that the only thing for God  is when we are in church or when we go for prayer meetings or during our devotions. This is a very common mistake we all make. By doing this we restrict God to those places. Including him in all your activities sets a pace for success in all you do cause according to his word \n"The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." \nDeuteronomy 31:8\n\nThere are many simple ways to include God in your day to day activities. Why not listen to that church podcast on your way to work, or maybe when you’re stressed out from that task that’s looking impossible, listen to a Christian song, take a 5 minute break and say a prayer. Why not listen to a song while washing that plate or cooking. \n \n2. Make time to spend alone with God.\nBeing alone with God will be the source of all holiness in our lives, including spending time with Him throughout the day. Just like every man and woman of God in the Bible, if we make it a practice to spend time alone with God to commune with Him, it will be much simpler for us to maintain that communion throughout the rest of the day.\nJesus is, of course, the ideal illustration of this. Jesus claimed that all He does is modeled after the Father and that He does nothing apart from the Father (John 5:19-20). Such claims demonstrate that Jesus had a close relationship with the Father. According to the Bible, He would rise up every morning to spend time with His heavenly Father (Mark 1:35; Isaiah 50:4; etc.), and He always made time in the middle of His day to be by Himself with God (Luke 5:16).\nTherefore, we must carry out the same continuous deeds that Jesus did if we want to experience the same constant communion with the Father that Jesus experienced.\n
\n3. Give each habit its due consideration.\nAs good as it is to pray, worship, read the bible, attend prayer meetings. We have to take note that we’re human. Doing everything at once can become so overwhelming that you might end up doing nothing. That's why it’s easier and advisable to do it one at a time. \nMaybe there’s a book of the Bible you’ve been planning to study for a while. Why not prioritize it this month. Or maybe you feel your prayer life is dwindling. Make it a habit to strengthen it. Focus on your prayer life.\nThere are so many Christian habits to choose from, like \nReading the Bible\nPray and go to church.\nVolunteer in your church.\nServe God.\nVolunteer work outside of your church\nAnd it's all on you to pick which one you want to focus on.\n\nTop Scriptures About Time \n\n1john 2:17\n\nThe world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.\n\nEcclesiastes 3:11\n\nHe has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.\n\nJohn 9:4\n\nAs long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.\n\nProverbs 16:9\n\nIn their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.\n\nProverbs 27:1 \n\nDo not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. \n\n

How Can I Find Time For God When I'm Busy?

When will it end?\n\nDifferent phases of life, different reactions to each.\nDifferent reasons for all, different emotions in play.\n\nWhen will it end? When will the phase changes? When will the tribulations end? When will the suffering and sadness ends? \n\nWhen will we become all of us? When will we showcase our potentials?\nSo many questions we have in mind, so many tunnels we wanna come out from, victoriously.\nDespite all the problems and tribulations, despite the pains and missed direction, our hope shouldn't be cut short, because, we aren't left here alone without a guide, we aren't left alone without a way out. God has the best plans for us, and we really have to believe in Him.\nWhenever we ask, "when will it end?" We should always remember that despite the situations God is right there and right in it with us.

When will it end?

Meet Shaibu Victor a student, who has been in the inspire community for a while. He has a few things to tell about inspire, what goes on there and how it has impacted his life.\nCan you tell us your name?\nShaibu Victor\nWhat do you do?\nI am a student\nWhere or how did you hear about inspire?\nI heard about inspire from someone at church.\nCan you tell us the day you joined?\nSaturday July 23 2022\nCan you give like a highlight of things that go on, on the inspire community?\nIt's so interesting and so interactive, we have daily affirmations every day, we also get to play some trivias, then we have saturday discussion nights where real life issues youths are facing are traeted.\nHave you been in any situation that inspire teachings & conversation was what helped you/ how has inspire helped you?\nYes, several times. It's has helped me to discover new things.\nWhat’s your favorite part of inspire?\nOur saturday discussion and daily affirmations.\nHave you ever won something from inspire?\nNot yet, but I'm looking forward to winning something.\nCan you pick your favorite affirmation from inspire?\nThe Lord is the head of my family\nDo you think people should join inspire?\nYES definitely, its a safe space for everyone.\n\n

A glance into the Inspire community 

Have you ever experienced one of those "mountaintop experiences," perhaps at a Christian camp, where your zeal for the Lord was rekindled? You had the impression that God's benevolence was surrounding you. You were unable to control your feelings of love and delight. \nYou promised yourself that you would attend church regularly and study your Bible every day. After meeting the Lord, you yearned for more. When your heart is burning for God, it feels like this. \nBut as soon as you leave the retreat, you resume your normal daily activities and quickly lose sight of the inner flame. Days or weeks have passed since then. And rather than being a genuine desire to spend time in worship and fellowship with other believers, going to church seems more like a duty. The zeal we once had for God begins to fade as a result of our excessive busyness. \nWhat are some strategies for sustaining our passion for God during those hectic times? Here are three effective strategies to maintain\n1. Pray \nPrayer is a powerful way to stay connected with God, and it’s something you should start doing right now\nWhat if I told you that prayer has the power to significantly impact your life? What if I told you that the power of prayer may help you change your life and possibly the course of the world? How cool would that be? \nI'm positive of it.  I'm here to explain the process of prayer because of this. Prayer is more than just talking to someone or making requests; it's about spending time with the One who created everything and having a personal relationship with Him through His Word. \nConsider this, if we spend time in His presence and communicate with Him through His Word, He will start to transform our hearts.\n
2. Surround yourself with other believers\n Our faith places a high value on community. We were created for it because it is so crucial, and it also explains why we are on this earth. \nWe're not just here to get by or advance in life; we're here to fulfill our own and one another's purposes. We flourish in communities because they are what we were designed for. \nCommunity groups are among the best places to meet other Christians who share your desire for God and His love.\nThere are several online communities that areset aside for each and any of your spiritual needs. But we actually have one on ChurchRUSH, you can click the link below if you want to see what it's all about \nhttps://inspire.churchrush.com/\n\n
3. Read His Word \nTurning on a light switch is similar to meditating on God's Word. \nYou must reflect on God's Word if you want to keep your heart burning for him. You can learn more about who He is, as well as His love and grace for His children, there. You must reflect about it. You must experience the life of the Word. \nAllow God's Word to permeate your heart and intellect. Improve your relationship with Him to have a greater understanding of how He is at work in your current situation. Knowing Him better leads to loving Him more, and the only way to love Him more is to learn about Him in the Bible. \nTwo men's hearts were set on fire by the Word of God in Luke 24:32. They wasted no time in informing the other disciples that Jesus had been raised from the dead! He had placed the gospel's truth at the forefront of their lives. \nAfter hearing the Lord's Word, they were equipped to carry out the will of the Lord. Putting Jesus at the forefront and center of your life through daily meditation on God's Word is necessary if you want to experience the same fervor for God.\n

Are You Passionate About God?

Why is Christian encouragement essential?\nI'm sure you've read or heard the Bible's admonition to "love one another" and "build up the body." But what exactly does that mean?\nThe Bible is clear that motivation is overused and we may not always require it. But the Bible also cautions us to love one another, build up the body, and give advice to others. That's because God wants us to live in a world of sin and pain and yet he wants us to thrive as we do so.\nIn actuality, when we're motivated by love for others and Jesus, it's identical to how food and drink nourish our bodies. We need both food and drink in order for us to survive; without them, we'd die quickly. Likewise, when we're motivated by love for others and Jesus, it's like having a great meal that keeps us going all day long. And sometimes those meals are better than any meal ever could be\nChristian Motivational Verses \nThe Bible is full of verses that are motivating to read. It almost seems as though God wants to inspire us and wants us to inspire others. \nHere are 10 inspirational Bible verses that are ideal for anyone who are anxious, struggling, or depressed due to their current situation.\nI will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 NIV\nWhen you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Isaiah 43:2 NIV\nMay the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. Romans 15:5 NIV\nEach of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. Romans 15:2 NIV\nI lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NIV\nThe Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV\nI have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NIV\nHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9\nPraise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV\nBut those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV\n

10 Christian Motivational Verses To Brighten Your Day

We've been working on our goal of making Churchrush a reality for a few months, and it's been quite an interesting ride. We chose to write about the process but were unsure of how to do it best, so we chose to provide you with a series of blog posts about it all.\nWhat is churchrush\nThe teams involved involved in the process\nThe process itself \nOur Feature Backstory\nThe back and forth \nWhere we are \nWhat is ChurchRush \nIn very simple words church rush is a safe place to grow in faith, have an encounter with God, find your community and fulfill your purpose.\nBut in a broader context church rush is a place for everyone, a place for the church to grow a larger audience, to post sermons, create nuggets, to get to people who don’t even go to your church. \nIt’s for individuals who want to have an all round feel of different churches, you like this pastor but don’t go to his church but you don’t want to miss his sermons, church rush can help you with that. \nWe had this dream of creating an atmosphere where everyone can connect with one another through their shared faith no matter what their background or beliefs may be.\nThe teams involved in the process\nWe all know that building something from scratch isn't always easy.\nBut when you're trying to build a product that will change the world, it can be especially hard.\nWe were up against some pretty big challenges on this project: we needed a product designer, a product manager, a front-end engineer, a back end engineer, and more.\nAnd that's not even mentioning all of the other roles. We needed community managers, content creators, mobile app developers, and more.\nSo what did we do? We hired a full team of experts in their fields to make sure everything was in place before we started building. And then when we did start building? It was amazing.\nWe had everything we needed, everyone was working together toward one goal, to help people understand more about themselves and their surroundings through technology.\n\n

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