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From the Pulpit: Have faith to get what you desire

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“Be not, therefore, like them: for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him.” (Matthew 6:8)

When you understand the Law of Attraction and practice it in faith, you begin to experience a near magical world around God. Like someone with a magic wand, he or she attracts the conditions they desire. Nothing is impossible. That is why I thought it wise to contemplate on God’s word as told in Matthew 6.

If you read carefully, you will understand that your Father in heaven not only knows the things you desire, but He also wishes for you to have and enjoy them. Even as Jesus taught you to ask the Father for “our daily bread ” (Matthew: 6:11), He cautions us that the Father already knows that we need that bread.

The law of Attraction says that “like attracts like.” This is the opposite of the law of nature called the Law of Opposites. For believers, kindness attracts kindness, a prosperous attitude attracts prosperity and a positive mind attracts good things in life. The so-called miracle workers even in our churches rely on nothing else other than this law. It says: “what the mind of man conceives and believes, it can achieve”. When you have faith, and when your mind is so attuned to believe the impossible, then the impossible becomes possible.

I will tell you just two instances of how this has worked in my life. There is a certain make of car I like. I have told myself for two years now that that is the car I want. Within the cause of those two years I have had money that could have bought me a good car, but not enough to buy my dream car. I have had to endure a lot of questions from my friends and colleagues who cannot understand why I do not drive and yet I can afford to. But I knew that buying any other car would deny me the chance to get my car – it would occupy the parking reserved for the dream car, both physically and mentally. I hang on, waiting and expecting my car.

Some time in April, I told myself that I wanted to get a promotion. I did not want just any promotion but I had in mind the position I wanted to occupy. I then started working as if I already had that position. I even bought some new pants and shirts to really look that position. Then in June, another company called me with a job offer. A really enviable one! But when I told my manager that I had been offered a job somewhere else, he told me: “Hey no. You see, we have this position I want you to take… actually now that we are talking about it, I’m going to tell HR to give you the promotion letter.”

That letter came with exactly the same title I wanted. It came with some good money too but even better, I was given a car allowance and an opportunity to own my dream car. I am now shopping for it. What you want brother and sister is already yours. You just need to believe and expect it. Some things take longer to come, like my dream car, but if you refuse to comprise, if you refuse to listen to all the noise around you (like my friends telling me to buy a small car as I wait for the bigger one); if you hold on to your dreams even when it appears like the glue that holds them together is melting under the scotching sun, my friend you will get your reward. And the reason is simple: “Your father in heaven already knows that you need these things.” But sometimes, like Abraham, the promise is fulfilled after great temptations.

Jesus reminds us again in Mathew 6:26: “Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Then he says in Matthew 6:30-32: “If God then clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not clothe you much more, O you of little faith? Therefore, do not worry about what you will eat or clothe in… for Gentiles too worry about these things; for your heavenly father knows that you need these things.”

Finally, when you ask God to let His Kingdom (goodness, wealth, success, health etc) come on your earth, do not worry about how this will happen. The Law of Attraction does not require you to attract only the things you think you can afford. No, it tells you that in faith everything is possible and that nothing is impossible with God. Some people see their neighbour getting wealthy, for instance, and begin spreading rumours that the neighbour has become a devil worshipper; or that he sold his brother or sister or even child to the devil in exchange for his wealth. Some see a woman succeeding in business and instead of seeing the hand of God in it say that the woman must have visited a witchdoctor.

And yet the devil has nothing, unless he steals. Brethren, it is possible to have the good life here on earth and still get to heaven. It is possible, if you believe, to achieve all your goals. For isn’t that the reason Jesus has asked us in Matthew 6:33 to: “Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be given to you.” Yes, they shall be given to us on this earth.

By Christopher Maina

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Elizabeth Nzisa: The Firstborn Who Became a Mother Overnight

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While most teenagers spend their days focused on school, friendships, and dreams for the future, Elizabeth Nzisa, fondly known as Shiku, was forced to grow up much faster than she ever imagined. At only 17 years old, she found herself taking on the role of a mother to her three younger siblings after her family was hit by tragedy not once, but twice.

Her story, shared in an emotional interview, is a powerful reflection of strength, sacrifice and the deep bond between siblings. Elizabeth recalls the moment her life changed completely. Her mother died while giving birth to their youngest sibling, a baby boy. In the middle of that painful loss, their father walked away from the family, leaving Elizabeth alone with a newborn and two other young children to care for.

Mama yetu alipass 2024, Feb. Alipass akipata haka katoto kadogo. Dad naye akatuacha akaenda

 

Becoming a Mother Too Soon

She explains that she had no choice but to step up and become the parent in the house. She raised her youngest brother from the day he was born, and to this day he calls her mum, not knowing she is actually his big sister. That detail alone shows how much responsibility she carried at such a young age. She became the provider, the protector, the caregiver, and the emotional support for her siblings while she was still trying to understand life herself. With little help from relatives, Elizabeth had to find ways to survive, balancing school when she could, doing small jobs and making sure her siblings were fed, safe and loved.

The journey was not easy. She faced financial struggles, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure of trying to stay strong even when she felt overwhelmed. There were moments when she doubted herself and wondered if she was doing enough. Still, her story is not about defeat. It is about endurance. Elizabeth talks about finding strength through faith, support from the people around her, and the determination to keep her family together no matter how hard things became.

Over the years, she made sure her siblings stayed in school, had food on the table, and grew up feeling loved despite everything they had lost. What could have been a completely broken home became a family held together by her sacrifice and commitment.

Many viewers reacted emotionally, saying the story moved them to tears. Some described firstborn daughters as second mothers, while others said her life shows the kind of courage people rarely see but should never forget.

 

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Elizabeth Nzisa: The Firstborn Who Became a Mother Overnight

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While most teenagers spend their days focused on school, friendships, and dreams for the future, Elizabeth Nzisa, fondly known as Shiku, was forced to grow up much faster than she ever imagined. At only 17 years old, she found herself taking on the role of a mother to her three younger siblings after her family was hit by tragedy not once, but twice.

Her story, shared in an emotional interview, is a powerful reflection of strength, sacrifice and the deep bond between siblings. Elizabeth recalls the moment her life changed completely. Her mother died while giving birth to their youngest sibling, a baby boy. In the middle of that painful loss, their father walked away from the family, leaving Elizabeth alone with a newborn and two other young children to care for.

Mama yetu alipass 2024, Feb. Alipass akipata haka katoto kadogo. Dad naye akatuacha akaenda

 

Becoming a Mother Too Soon

She explains that she had no choice but to step up and become the parent in the house. She raised her youngest brother from the day he was born, and to this day he calls her mum, not knowing she is actually his big sister. That detail alone shows how much responsibility she carried at such a young age. She became the provider, the protector, the caregiver, and the emotional support for her siblings while she was still trying to understand life herself. With little help from relatives, Elizabeth had to find ways to survive, balancing school when she could, doing small jobs and making sure her siblings were fed, safe and loved.

The journey was not easy. She faced financial struggles, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure of trying to stay strong even when she felt overwhelmed. There were moments when she doubted herself and wondered if she was doing enough. Still, her story is not about defeat. It is about endurance. Elizabeth talks about finding strength through faith, support from the people around her, and the determination to keep her family together no matter how hard things became.

Over the years, she made sure her siblings stayed in school, had food on the table, and grew up feeling loved despite everything they had lost. What could have been a completely broken home became a family held together by her sacrifice and commitment.

Many viewers reacted emotionally, saying the story moved them to tears. Some described firstborn daughters as second mothers, while others said her life shows the kind of courage people rarely see but should never forget.

 

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Endometriosis and sex: How to make intimacy pain-free

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There is no doubt that endometriosis can affect a woman’s way of life. The condition slews a couple of conditions, painful sex being one of them. Penetration pulls and pushes any tissue growth behind the vagina and lower uterus.

Although symptoms may differ from woman to woman, here are some things you can do to lessen your pain and ensure you have some good time:

Take a dose of painkillers

Take an over the counter painkiller that sits well with your body before intercourse and incase pain persists, take another one as prescribed.

Track your cycle and try at certain times of the month

Most women with endometriosis experience excruciating pain during their period and ovulation. Keep track of your cycle so that you can know when you are ovulating. You can use apps like my calendar and flo period tracker to track your periods. This will help you know when best to engage in sexual intercourse.

READ ALSO: Crucial Facts About Endometriosis Everyone Should Know About

Use lube

Vaginal dryness is not something to be ashamed of and if you happen to have it, lube should be your best buddy. Make sure to use any silicon or water based lubricant anytime you feel like your vagina is dry. Ensure the application is of good amount to achieve a wet area.

Explore alternatives

Talk with your partner about things that turn you on and bring you pleasure. Just to mention a few; mutual masturbation, foreplay, kissing and mutual fondling. Sex does not have to mean intercourse.

Try different positions

Experimenting different positions can teach you and your partner which ones hurt and the ones that bring direct pleasure with no or less pain. Positions that are considered better vary from person to person so take the time to explore and learn yourself with your partner.

Find the right rhythm

Finding the right rhythm can help you experience less discomfort during sex. Quick thrusting or deep penetration can aggravate pain. Talk to your partner about that which you do not like and find ways that will satisfy the both of you like exchanging positions so that you can control the speed and rhythm.

Bottom line

Intimacy does not have to be boring, painful or make you hate the condition that you have. Talk openly about your feelings around sex and penetration and what would help to ease your concerns.

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