Welcome back z-scrollers, It’s the season of love and I have a few tips for my singles this season. You can still have fun on Val’s day, just like I pointed out in my introduction, valentine shouldn’t be all about romance.
- Take some time for yourself: Spend some time doing something for yourself this Valentine’s Day. Whether that means having a hot bath, taking a yoga class, or treating yourself to a spa day, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be full of romance.
- Hang out with friends: Spend the day with your favorite people! Plan a night out with your friends for dinner, drinks, or a fun activity.
- Pamper yourself: If a spa day isn’t in the cards, you can still give yourself some love this Valentine’s Day. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure, buy yourself some new clothes, or find a new favorite spot to relax.
- Celebrate yourself: Focus on loving yourself and your own achievements, no matter how small they are. Focus on the positive things, like how far you’ve come, how hard you’ve worked, and how proud
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We’ll never completely agree with another person on everything. Not even our spouse or best friend. Of the nearly eight billion people in the world right now, there’s not a single person like you. That means there won’t be anyone with your exact viewpoint on life, politics, money, relationships, or religion. You are uniquely you, and the person next to you is, too.
Even though we’re all different, we can still love others. Why is it important to love people when we clearly don’t see eye to eye with? Because Jesus said so. He said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” (John 13:34 NIV). When Jesus commanded us to love others, He didn’t say that we had to agree with them first. So, what does love look like?
Love considers others first.
Love looks for the best.
Love shows respect.
Love seeks unity.
Love isn’t selfish.
Love offers the best.
Love displays patience.
Loving others involves pain. Love means giving of yourself. Love means putting your heart out for someone to potentially wound. Love means being selfless and thinking about the needs of others before we think of our own. We’ll never love someone without discomfort accompanying it. It isn’t easy and is sometimes unnatural, but loving others is something we’re called to do as followers of Jesus. Even people we don’t agree with. Especially people we don’t agree with.
There will always be things we have to “agree to disagree on.” It could be the way we do our finances—some of us choose to live debt free, others don’t. It could be when we decide to start or end our day—some of us are early to bed, while others stay up late. Or it could be more serious differences that concern politics, social issues, or current events. Loving others while disagreeing with them at the same time is possible.
John 13:34-35 Roman’s 12:9-19, 1cor 13:4
Cued from youbible devotional.
Zinop: I had alot on my mind a while ago and while I was searching for answers, I came across this devotional and I had to save it and share it with you all. I hope it answers some of those mind bugging questions in our hearts.
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If you’re on the road to I do/in a serious relationship and you notice anything you’d like your potential spouse to improve on, speak up! Don’t overlook it, that’s unwise. Don’t nag but don’t keep silent, especially if it’s causing friction between you both. If you’re willing to accept it now without saying anything about it, you have to be willing to accept it in the marriage. Don’t deceive yourself; too many couples turn a blind eye to some negative traits and it’s when they get married that their eye open up and the DRAMA begins. Each one of us has areas we need to work on, and we must be willing to keep working on ourselves particularly if our attitudes, character, behavior gets in the way of our relationships. When I meet singles who claim to love everything about their potential spouse, I become uneasy and already know they are headed for trouble.
Don’t be carried away by fairytales and unrealistic perceptions and expectations. There is nothing wrong with being observant and requesting some adjustments in each other (you must also be willing to do same). Please note that this should be done with wisdom; be respectful and kind, and not rude and harsh. Marriage is a growing and learning institution and it requires the students in it to be open to growth and positive changes. If you speak up and that potential spouse refuses to do anything about your concerns, think VERY well before you proceed! Don’t say they will get better in the marriage. Its not automatic!!! It’s not marriage that will change them, it is their willingness to change that will provoke any changes that are needed. Be wise! If you are unsure or need help on how to go about this, please prayerfully seek godly counseling!
Kemi oyedepo.
I hope you were blessed by what you just read, Mrs. Kemi oyedepo is a wonderful woman of God, she’s the wife of the resident pastor of living Faith Church Canaan land ota pst. David Oyedepo jr . She’s on a mission to help family stand, equipping, educating and enriching your family life.
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Don’t allow negative people into your life. They do not wear a batch, carry a breastplate or a crested forehead with the word DANGER!
Some people come into your life and you mistake their presence for true love. But over time, you realize all they have accomplished was to drain you; mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. You look back a few years later and realize you had lost yourself while being with them.
Suddenly, it looks like you have made no progress at all. These drainage pipes in human form don’t motivate, support, appreciate or inspire you to be a better version of yourself. They are possessive and don’t want you around other people except themselves. Their words and actions may not be direct, but their influence in your life rubs off negatively. From their deeds and speech, it becomes clear that they have an idea of the person they want you to be – forgetting God has a master plan for your life. They bruise your ego, diminish your self-worth and esteem.
It doesn’t happen overnight, but gradually, you become a shadow of yourself without even realizing. This negative transformation is subtle and most times goes unnoticed; the more love you open them to, the more they pierce your heart. Guard your heart with all diligence, the people you allow into your life will either have a positive or negative influence on you. There is no way around this fact. Choose your friends wisely, choose your partner with the same wisdom. No one wants to live a life of regret, forever is too long a time to perpetually mutter the words “had I known.”
Now that you do know, watch it. Be ever watchful.
It matters little how many times they call you up, tell you they love you, buy you expensive gifts or take you on shopping sprees.
The questions that should be plastered on the front of your mind are: Does this person inspire me to be better? Does he/she motivate and support me? Are we on the same spiritual frequency? Or has it become your unofficial duty to remind them of the basic necessities regarding religion and spiritual life in general? What about belief and doctrinal systems, are they aligned? Can they protect you? Are they a constant reminder of things you’re trying to forget? Do they compare you to others in your peer group? Are they making you feel imperfect because you don’t measure up to their notions of what perfection looks like?
Of course, no one is perfect and there isn’t a one-size-fit-all when it comes to human relations. But the above listed are some of the things you should be on the lookout for if you want to live happy and fulfil destiny. Think about how far you have come with some of the people present in your life. It is quite easy to tell if you are making progress or not. If you are the type that keeps a journal or diary, go through them and check your progress level. Go ahead, do that.
Life is too short to live unfulfilled and unhappy.
Remember, love is kind, love is patient, love keeps no record of wrong, love is forgiving, it has no room for negative energies. It’s pretty hard to let go, goodbyes are sad but it’s better to be single and living in a bubble of happiness that pleases God rather than be with someone or a group of people that make you compromise your faith. Truth is, even if you try to please these people by cutting corners and compromising your standards, they will never see any good in you. Say no to bad associations and toxic relationships.
Love you ZinoP
why gospel and not rnb or soul music?
The Gospel means the truth, so yeah I make music about the truth. The truth in love, the truth in hope, the truth in faith and the truth in life. Music is different things to different people but to me it’s a reflection of who I am, the stories life gives me.
How long have you been doing music, and how did you get started in the first place?
Officially 2013 was the year I really started music so that makes it 5 years now. Well I got to love rap music when I listened to Lecrae’s Rehab album and coincidentaly it was the album that got me totally saved as a Christian. So one day I was praying and I told God, I need the grace you’ve given Lecrae and I did not only get the grace, I also got the gift of rap.
Tell us about your “ire” remix
So I heard this song titled Ire by Adekunle Gold and I fell in love with it. He dropped the instrumental on twitter and I was like hey, why not jump on it and tell people your own Ire Story. My ire story is basically me talking to myself. If you listen you can hear the series of advice contained in the song. It’s one of the most honest song’s I’ve written.
how does your work comment on current social media or political issues?
Like I said I’m about the truth. So I try to make music that can reflect that truth. Some artistes will take money and make songs for politicians while the masses are suffering but not me. You don’t expect me to endorse this government with all that has happened and is happening. I have a conscience and beyond the music I am a human being who cares about people. As an artiste I’ve been given a platform to speak to people and I vow to always say the truth be it with the mic in my hand or my tweets and posts.
how do you get people to take you seriously as a musician?
It depends on how you carry yourself to be honest. Also at the same time lots of people think music is not a serious career cause you know its just beats and words but it’s way beyond that for me. Music is a portal to the mind. Music can shape our emotions and reasoning so as an artiste if you want people to take you seriously, take your music seriously.
who are some of your favorite composers, musicians and bands from the past and present?
Now let me point you guys to mad creative artistes I know from Nigeria, Go look for Mon Lee, Eazy Bob Wizzy, Shime Ahua, Menxee, Kheengz. There is a wave of “new school” acts sweeping across Nigeria presently talking about the likes of Johnny Drille, Ric Hassani, Efe Oraka, Nonso Amadi etc. They are not just good composers but also good aristes.
What is the biggest crowd you have performed in front of and where?
Truth is I’ve been on a lot of stages in my little time doing music. If I’m not mistaken I’ve held the mic close to 200 to 300 times so far. Maybe Alheri Camp during LXG’s vigil, Enough Is Enough campaign before the 2015 elections also Church In The Park by Living faith foundation last year. An average of 500 to 800 people
Who were the first influences on your music and style?
I listen to a lot of people, I love good music and music that speaks so I have a wide catalog of people I like. In terms of artiste who have helped shape who I am right now it’d be Lecrae, Da Truth and Eminem.
Is there a particular song or musical passage that never fails to move you emotionally?
There is this song I wrote called “Bitter Sweet”. It’s a song about my late father and elder brother. While writing the song I cried so much that I thought I wouldn’t be able to complete it. So maybe one day when the time is right I’ll share it with you guys.
If you could be invisible for a day, what would you get up to ? 
This one is strong. Let’s just say the lives of people will change. I might be Santa for a day granting people their desires as long as it’s something good.
which emotion more than the other, currently dominates your music? Joy, sadness, anger or passion and why?
Well music is a collection of all those emotions and more. Just like you need a specific ingredient to make a specific meal so also you need a specific emotion to make a specific kind of song. But in all you do and create the passion has to be there always.
Everything has it’s pros and cons. It also depends on how well you decide to use it. The internet has made it easy for people to share their art and get feedback unlike ten years ago when you have to depend on certain people to “blow”. Also it has created a medium that helps the bad eggs spread their yokes on innocent souls which is sad if I must say. As an artiste it is my deliberate and conscious decision to be a positive voice and a light in the dark whenever I create or share my works and the internet helps me reach more people everyday.
if you could choose to work with some of today’s established artist or producers to move your game to the top with whom would you like to collaborate?
They are enormous , the list is longer than the anaconda snake. I would definitely love to work with Pharrel, Lecrae, Daramola, Cobhams, Sarz, Cassper Nyovest, MI Abaga, Asa, Brymo, Frank Edwards, Nosa and Natheiel Bassey.
What are you most afraid of?
Not really afraid of anything but I’ll feel bad if I don’t give out everything I have before I leave this earth. I want to die fulfilled.
Is Jay mun single or in a relationship?
Wait….your options are wrong, it’s either Single, Married, Divorced or widowed. So based on what I’ve stated I am single. (Wink)
can you describe yourself in 3 words
God, Love, Impact
Who were you, or would be nervous to meet?
I hoenstly don’t know how I’d react if I meet a celebrity I like. Maybe when the time comes we’ll find out.
how would you describe your perfect day?
Cool day, Fuel in the gen ( cause you know we are in Nigeria and one cannot trust NEPA), Studio with my producer, food and drinks and few of my favorite people around.
in your experience thus far, what is the best piece of advice in this business you actually followed, and one you didn’t follow but now know for sure that you should have?
My mentor and spiritual father Coachie once told me to always practice. See he is a dancer and I am a rapper and it makes no sense for a dancer to mentor or teach a rapper right ? But God works in mysterious ways. I learned a lot about practice, dedication and commitment watching him teach my brothers and sisters in Compass dance. He thought me to never be above learning no matter the height I reach and to always desire to know more about what I do.
A friend once told me to learn music production but I didn’t listen and I’ve seen it slow me down a bit as an artiste. Well I’m learning now in the International University Of YouTube and Google.
what in your opinion is the biggest barrier an artist like yourself has to face and overcome to gain any commercial success. Especially in your city?
The first barrier to overcome as an artiste is that of doubt. Once you believe in God and yourself there is not height you can’t reach. You need to be dedicated and passionate as you keep moving and learn the ropes around the industry cause mehn the industry is filled with sharks who can smell blood, always read to feed on you. You have to trust God and also get someone who has been there and understands the way things work to help out.
In closing tell us something about any projects and ideas you have in store or are already working on?
This year we are going to drop more songs than we did. I plan on dropped an EP but nothing is confirmed yet and I will be dropping my first official single of 2018 titled Confessions sometime in May. It’s a song for those who have been / are depressed.
Thank you Zino for having me and wish you the very best.
You can listen to some of my works here :
Jay Mün – My Ire Story
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Jay Mün – Wuta
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Jay Mün – Tauraro
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2017 was quite a year for me; it was filled with opportunities, missed opportunities, happy and sad times, mistakes, lessons, achievements, epic fails, encounters, sound warnings, inventions and reinvention- experiences in general. I lost myself along the line. I needed pages from my blog to put me back on track, to snap me back to reality.
On that note, the end of a year/beginning is always a good time to reflect, count our blessings, make adjustments and set the ball rolling in the right direction. Setting goals eliminate regret and prevent you from dwelling in the past.
All SET FOR 2018
I am all about being positive, grateful and content while letting God take care of the rest. I am keen on living in the present and loving myself the most.This might sound quite selfish, but loving God and myself is going to be my lifestyle.
In the past year I put people before myself and that left me unhappy most of the time, because at the end of the day you can’t please everyone.
I have made a choice not to allow situations define me. I don’t have to explain myself and reasons for my actions to everyone. If God is pleased and my conscience is clear, I don’t care what anyone thinks.
But these are my personal goals. I would love to know yours.
However, here are ways to make the most of 2018:
• Let go of the past
• Be prayerful
• Keep the right company
• Stay positive
• Be thankful always and in every situation you find yourself
• Let love lead
• Don’t be a people pleaser
• Renew your mind through the word of God
• Learn to forgive and heal
• Set goals
• Be disciplined
I’m am extremely optimistic that this year would be a year to remember; it will culminate in good things .
Thank you for taking out time to read through. I hope you learnt a thing or two (LOL at my rhymes).
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Hurt people hurt people zino scroll
I have lot of thoughts about so many things…
I think it’s totally unfair when good people hurt. This is because I’m a pretty emotional person and if my friend happens to be hurting, I’m always affected in a way.
Why do heartbreaks hurt so much? I would rather get beaten because then I can get over it, but heartbreaks linger for a long time. Mind you, when I talk about heart break I am not necessarily referring to an intimate relationship, because that’s the picture a lot of us have.
A heartbreak could entail getting betrayed by a loved one,friend, family member etc.
How does one then get over it? Personally, I have found that spoken and written words have always been helpful.
You see, it’s okay to feel down, but it’s totally not okay to remain down. It gradually rubs off on the people around you. But how can we dodge these pains? If only we were equipped with some form of foresight that enable us see the ugly bull galloping towards us from a mile away and block it with our super powers, but it simply doesn’t work that way.
Indeed, HEARTBREAKS ARE SETBACKS. They keep you static. They keep you constantly wondering. They even make you paranoid. They turn you into a stalker like literally (social media stalking, even physical stalking). Heartbreaks create guilt and pushes people away.
There’s just so much negativity that surrounds a heartbreak but if you can overcome it, it’s such a great feeling.
The key lies in your mind, your mind needs to be renewed to get quick recovery.
You need to fall in love with yourself all over again. Appreciate the good things about life. Go out, try out new things.
R. H. Sin said, “Sometimes you don’t have to argue, sometimes silence is all they need to hear. Sometimes they just need to lose you for a lifetime to finally figure out that you were one of the best things to ever occur in their life.”
You are unique!
Hurt people hurt people zino scroll
And we complain we have been heartbroken
When our heart’s been broken the first day we met them
They have caused us nothing but pain
Of course there might have been gains, probably too minute to remember
Because like wax before fire.. agony has melted them
“Trust”, they say……, and I don’t blame people when they build impenetrable walls
Experience has taught them life’s secret
You know christians struggle with a lot of huddles that if outsiders will see through
They might never regain their sights to live through
Lives have been changed, and great destinies destroyed
Cause they let their hopes slide in the twinkle of an eye
And you know what’s consoling, is the fact that
If only we would look to jesus
The only one who could heal you without traces you ever suffered ailment
Cast your cares and let loose your soul
In jesus lies love everlasting
Tender without heartbreak
A love that stands the test of Time
A love that doesn’t demand a double check before you let in your deepest secrets
A sure love. A love that never fails . JESUS’S
LOVE.
