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SUPREMACY OF DIVINE PURPOSE

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Despite being a mere recreational shepherd, he became the greatest warrior of all time from his first battle! Despite being the least in his family, he was appointed and exalted above others by the Almighty God he serves! Despite the existence of a crowned king, he was anointed and crowned a King in the presence of another living King! Despite his iniquities, the holy scripture referred to him as "the Man after God's heart"! Despite his shortcomings, his offspring became the wealthiest man; mentally and materially that has ever lived! Despite all, Christ the Savior, the indomitable Champion! The Star of all ages! The life game changer! The unarmed Commander-in-chief that never lost a battle, The Prince of Favor! The perfect Judge! came from his root. Although, he wasn't perfect, but two things made him exceptional; obedience and purity of heart. Nothing he did was for show, but for pure purpose based on conscience and need. The Message: Simply be...

THE GREENER GRASS FROM THE OTHER SIDE.

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"Biyi hasn't worked for that long?" Dupe's voice drips with resentment. "For real?" "He's been trying," I say in feeble attempt to defend my husband. "You know how the economy is." My husband and I had vowed never to bring in a third party into our relationship but with a bank account screaming for revival, I need to share my burden with someone else. I grip the phone. Dupe is unusually quiet. "You still there?" I asked. "Hello?" "I am here," she says. "I just didn't know things were this bad. And all this while, I thought Biyi was providing for the home." “But he is,” I argue silently. Well, maybe not financially for now, but in every way else, Biyi is a rock. "It's not that bad." My words sound frail. Dupe clucks her tongue. "You might as well be a widow." The words hit me like a fist. "Na you I blame," she continues, oblivious to the damage her words...