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Friday, November 13, 2015

A Gifted Mind | Tribute To Uncle Gbenga Idowu

I won’t be surprised if certain angels in heaven are already bending over with laughter some moments after your arrival.

Your sense of humour was in a class of its own.

Every one of us had a unique name – a name we answered with a smile when you called.

It’s difficult to say exactly what profession you were because though you were an officer diligent to duty, I have furniture in my house that remind me of your skilled craftsmanship and creative genius.

I have memories of bringing loudspeakers from secondary school to you for repairs. Not only did you fix those speakers, you created a different casing that if I didn’t witness the process in part, I would have joined others in saying you bought a new one for us.

You inspired my drumming by teaching me in a rather unique way that you either know how to do something well or not at all.

The last time we saw, you gave me yet another number to send the monthly bulk SMS to.

You weren’t trying to encourage me; you simply just believed in me.

Your action instructed in me a sense of responsibility.

Thank you.

Gifted hands, humor-bank, creative mind, loving husband, jovial uncle and friendly dad are just a few words that describe you.

We may not remember all that you were now but as time passes and this wound heals, I am sure memories of you will describe your person a bit more.

We will remember you and with a smile on our faces too.

You have left behind a VERY SWEET woman and WELL trained children.

Aunty Bisi (Mum Ife) – your very humble wife, Ife and Ike – your brilliant son and pretty daughter are going to miss you a lot more than the rest of us but be rest assured, they have gained a much larger family because of you.

I’ll pause here Uncle.

Rest well.

-‘Bayor

Bro Gbenga Idowu was involved in a road traffic accident on Tuesday 10th November 2015. From what we are told, most souls on board the I'll fated automobile lost their lives including our beloved uncle...

Sunday, November 1, 2015

NOVELTY NOVEMBER | November 2015

When she says “I do”, the status of the bride changes immediately.

Right after saying those words, she looks the same but her level has changed.

It is possible for something new to happen; unnoticed and unannounced.

¹⁹ For I’m going to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun! Don’t you see it? I will make a road through the wilderness of the world for my people to go home, and create rivers for them in the desert!

- Isaiah 43:19 (TLB)

In writing 11, the numbers may look alike but they surely differ in value and positioning.

This may look like just another November, but it isn’t.

⁵ Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

- Revelation 21:5 (NKJV)

This is NOT just another November of your years; it is a November of NOVELTY.

(novelty: the quality of being new, unique, original, or unusual; newness)

²³ Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.”

- Mark 9:23 (NKJV)

God Bless You!

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

A Step In The Right Direction | October 2015

Motion is not progress if it’s in the wrong direction…

²³ The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,

And He delights in his way.

²⁴ Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;

For the Lord upholds him with His hand.

²⁵ I have been young, and now am old;

Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken,

Nor his descendants begging bread.

- Psalm 37:23 – 25 (NKJV)

God is already in the future and He isn’t absent from the past;

Our history doesn’t overwrite His story...

²³ O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself;

It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

- Jeremiah 10:23 (NKJV)

The difference between the winner and the looser in a lone goal victory is just one…

The difference between number nine (9) and number ten (10) is just one;

The change from single to double digits took just that one extra…

¹⁵ So on October 2 the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun.

¹⁶ When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God.

- Nehemiah 6:15 – 16 (NLT)

As individuals and as a nation, may the wisdom to consistently take POSITIVE and PROGRESSIVE steps be ours this month and always.

God bless Nigeria!

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Monday, September 21, 2015

I GIVE YOU ALL | Grateful For Life

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I really don't have much to say as I begin this new year of mine but I hope the lyrics of the song below helps in an attempt to express my gratitude to God.

I GIVE YOU ALL
I give You all the glory, I give You all the praise,

I give You all the majesty, blessed be Your name.

When I take a look at all You have done

When I reminisce about Your goodness my Lord

Where other fellows have fallen and gone

You gave me the grace to sing a new song

To You my Father

Father I thank You, for choosing to set me free

Lord I praise You, for giving Your life for me

Before time, You knew who I would be

The more I look to You, the more of me I see

In true colours

For all that You give; Your faithfulness and love,

Your goodness and your mercy, Your favour like a shield,

The breath of life in me, the gift of everyday

Though I can’t repay, I’m here just to say,

In my own little way

I give You the glory, Lord I give You the praise

Take all the glory, Lord take all the praise

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Samuel Martins
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Background Vocals:
Precious Ehichanya
'Romoke Martins
I-fee Ajayi

Musicians:
Roy: Piano, Synths, Strings...
Chika: Drums
Emmanuel: Bass
Bayor: Trumpet

Mixing + Mastering
I-fee Ajayi

© 12th September 2006 | 16th September 2015 | B.A.Y.O.R | Martins

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Monday, September 14, 2015

KEEPER | Heart Song (Repost)

Lord, I give You all the glory;

That my life has no worry.

In all my ways, I see you there;

That’s why I have no fear.

Through all of life's storms;

My outcome negates the norms.

In all the devil’s threats,

I will remain at rest.

Because He who watches me;

Doesn't slumber by day.

Because He who watches me.

Will never sleep at night.

Also He said "what I began I will complete"

Therefore I know I will not be obsolete.

Initial Post: March 29^th 2009 (Heart Song)

Revised Post: September 14^th 2015

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Time to B.I.R.T.H | September 2015

By the ninth month, though unseen, the baby in the womb announces her presence in no covert manner...

As the delivery date draws near, we anticipate the arrival of the bundle of joy...

19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.

- Romans 8:19 (NKJV)

In the process of time, the baby grows from the invisible to the tangible...

The mother endures a great deal as her body changes to accommodate the growth within her.

As it were, the gentleman offering his seat to the enceinte shows courtesy to her

... and honor to the unborn and unseen child...

18 Here am I and the children whom the Lord has given me!

We are for signs and wonders in Israel

From the Lord of hosts,

Who dwells in Mount Zion.

- Isaiah 8:18 (NKJV)

While in the womb, the child announces her presence;
at delivery, she heralds her arrival.

After delivery, the one once called "pregnant" is rightly called "mother"

Seems to me, as it is for the born child, so should be for the brainchild...

29 “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.

- Deuteronomy 29:29

May this ninth month be the beginning of a fresh release of ideas;

brainchildren that announce their own arrival; bringing favor, honor and distinction to you.

May the grace to Bring Into Reality, Things Hidden (B.I.R.T.H) be yours this month on.

God bless you!