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I was very excited to receive the invitation be a guest blogger on Bashorun’s blog and when he asked me what I wanted my column to be called, I told him «Today with ‘Pelumi» That tag was inspired by my writing attempts in Secondary School at FGGC Ipetumodu, Osun State where I used to paste my writings on the walls of classroom blocks and I titled them «Today with Pelumi». It has been several years now but I am so excited to to revive that tag and I am happy to have you as my reader.

In my column, look forward to articles,poems, quotes and short stories that will be centered on themes about God, life and love. So, why did I choose Today? Well because today is a gift, it is a chance to right yesterday’s wrongs and an opportunity to make tomorrow what you envisage. Truth is yesterday is gone never to return, and tomorrow is not here with us yet. All we have is Today. Hence, today is the only opportunity to work towards being all that God has laid upon your heart.

What you do with today will determine what becomes of tomorrow. Choose not to worry with it. Remember the Bible says in Luke 12:25 «And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? If then you are not able to do as small a thing as that, why are you anxious about the rest? (ESV)

Worrying adds nothing positive to your life. It only robs you of today’s strength, vitality and ability to dream and also reduces the likelihood of your successes tomorrow. Forget about the failures or missed goals of 2016 and use your 2017 to plan strategically for tomorrow. When you are tempted to worry, pray instead.

Maximise it! Choose not to waste it. The Bible says in Ephesian 5:16-17

«Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.» (NIV)

Leisure is not a programmed time on your daily time. You should only indulge yourself in your leisures like watching films or chatting with friends when you have accomplished your goals for the day. Even God, our heavenly Father did not rest till the 7th day when he had finished his work of creation. Rest and leisure is only sweet and rewarding after work. Don’t while today away. Use it well!

There is a place where only Jesus can completely fill up.

Only Jesus; no alternatives, no competitors, no rivals.

And that place is my heart,

I'll tell you why. It is because there is so much work to be done there and burdening the shoulders of a mere mortal with such a task will only lead to frustration and pressure to both parties.

Nothing on earth, no man can complete you the way Jesus does.

You see; He is just amazing and because Jesus now occupies his rightful place in my heart, I don't need any man's two minutes call to tell me how valued I am because the blood of Jesus on Calvary tells me I am priceless...just priceless.

Because of Jesus, I am complete(wanting nothing, lacking nothing, needing nothing). You see the Bible says "And (I am) complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power..." Colossians 2:10. I am not needy lady because Jesus Christ is more than enough.

I am not insecure because I know who and whose I am. So, I cannot try to tie any man down with a protuding belly or going to wash, cook and clean in his family house every Saturday. If he is gullible enough to let a priceless jewel like me go, it is his totally his loss. God is not a wicked God to cast his pearls before swines. You are complete! Can you say that to yourself loud and clear "I am complete!"

Yes, I am complete, so when I say "I do" to the very favoured man that will be my husband, it will not be because I need a man to validate my existence. At all! I am not Sleeping Beauty who will sleep a thousand years of her life away waiting for Prince Charming's charming kiss. Hehehehehe. Wait first, so, if that Prince Charming did not come, that's how she will continue her beauty sleep.

You can only enjoy a relationship/ marriage, male or female, when you have an uncomprimisable knowledge and understanding of how complète you are in Christ Jesus, else, you will burdening your partner with your neediness and instead of a pleasure haven, your home or relationship becomes a pressure cooker. You don't want, do you?

"My heart is God's work station; not my fiancé's not my husband's, not my family's but God's work station, so I will let only him have the key, so, he can open it to whoever he wills.

And this profound truth can only keep resounding in your heart when you continually abide with God in the place of continuous fellowship in prayer, and study of the Word!

"I am Complete in Him"!

Are you?

Oluwapelumi Obisesan is a multi talented young lady. A dexterous writer who has served as Editor-in-Chief for many publications.
She has "Just Before the Sun Sets", a book detailing the expectations and challenges of youth and youthfulness, to her credit.
Oluwapelumi is many things! You only need to meet her to find out. 

E: deborahobisesan@yahoo. com
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You can check out her blog obisesanpelumi.blogspot.com.ng for more inspiring articles.