The Secret Place

Psalm 91King James Version (KJV)He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty

Our father has a secret place, it is reserved for his beloved ones. A place void of fear, hurt, pain, lack, disappointment, etc. It's a shelter..a safe place...a haven, it protects us from everything that is not of him. It is a place of comfort, a place of authority, a place of honor, a place of deep, passionate and intimate fellowship with the father.

You may be wondering where this place is. It has no physical address, there is no physical location for this place.

The secret place of our father is at the center of his love, This secret place is his LOVE. We are protected from fear as dwell in his love (1 John 4:18), in the secret place of God's love we have victory (Romans 8:37-39), in this place we have access to eternal life (Ephesians 2:4-5; 1 John 4:9-11), in this place there is safety (Zephaniah 3:17), in this beautiful secret place we can proudly and boldly declare that we are true sons of God (1 John 3:1).

This place is available to every believer, it is your decision to either pitch a tent there or go in and out of it. However the key to truly enjoying the benefits of this secret place is to dwell and abide there. To dwell means be settle, reside, lodge, stay or be housed. Abide means to obey, follow, adhere to, stand by, uphold, or to conform to. It is God's Will that we settled down and live in his love. It should be the only place that we desire to stay, our resting place. Anything outside of God's love is not safe, it will harm you. 

John 15:9-10King James Version (KJV)9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love

The key to abiding in this secret place is to walk in love: Love God absolutely (Matthew 22:37) and love others wholeheartedly (John 13:34-35).

Choose to dwell and abide in God's love today, in this secret place you are untouchable!


Confession: In the name of the Lord Jesus, I dwell and abide in the secret place of the most high and dwell in the shadow of his love as I love God and others unconditionally. Amen

Prayer starter: Heavenly, I pray for the wisdom and grace to love you and others in Jesus' name. Amen


You're blessed!


- Bunmi


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Iwalewa VII

Hello Everyone! I hope that you all are enjoying your weekend! Do have a blessed one!!!

Today you're in for a treat, I present to you Iwalewa part VII. If you haven't done so already, read the previous installments of this story by clicking on the "Short Stories" tab at the top of the page.

ENJOY!!!

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I eventually cried myself to sleep. I woke up the next morning and got ready to go to work. If my mom knew that I was working, she'd be upset. She always told us that Sundays were a day of rest and should be dedicated to the Lord. I haven't been to church since I've been away at school. Mommy could never find that out. I turned towards the left side of the room and Jamilla laid on her bed lifelessly, she still had her clothes and makeup on. I shook my head and walked to the bathroom.

Work was going well, it was pretty quiet so I got a lot of studying done. At 3pm, it was time for me to head out. Mrs. Taylor, the librarian was walking in as I was gathering my belongings. 

"Good afternoon Iwa, Happy Sunday!"

She was all smiles as usual, I never saw her upset or sad. She walked towards me in her Sunday's best.

"Good afternoon Mrs. Taylor"

"How's your day going sweetie?"

"It's going okay, just been studying."

"Really! No church today?"

I looked away and mumbled, "Umm I don't have a church out here."

"What do you mean! You haven't found one that you like?"

" No...I just haven't really tried."

"That's awesome, we are having a praise and worship night at church at 6pm tonight and you're gonna be my guest!"

"Umm okay" I said reluctantly, knowing Mrs. Taylor, saying no was not an option.

"Great! I'll pick you up at 5:30pm. Just dress comfortably."

She walked away excitedly.

I mumbled under my breath "Great".

Grace and Truth Ministries was beautiful, as I walked into the sanctuary I felt like I was at a sold out concert. Excellence echoed throughout the building, from the sound equipment to the interior decor to the way the chairs were arranged. 

I got a great seat close to the front thanks to Mrs. Taylor. It was 5 minutes until 6pm and everyone was taking their place. The choir got on stage, looking amazing. They wore pastel colors with a touch of gold.

At 6pm on the dot, they began to sing "You are Alpha and Omega..." Without missing a note, harmonizing and in unison with the band the atmosphere changed. With each song that they sang, I felt like I was floating in the air, getting higher and higher. I couldn't explain the feeling but it felt good. They weren't performing, they were ministering to me. I sang, jumped, danced like I was the only one in the room. I felt free, I felt fulfilled, I was filled with joy, I felt at peace. It was a conglomerate of emotions that seeped deep into the core of my being. 

At one point, Mrs. Taylor turned and our eyes met. She had tears streaming down her face. 

"He loves you Iwalewa, today is for you" she mouthed word for word. She turned around and seemed to be praying earnestly.

Within a matter of minutes I found myself on my knees at the altar. I lifted up my hands in total surrender. There was no altar call but I knew that I needed to be there. I couldn't leave there the same way I came in. I kept singing, "I want more of you...I want more of you." I don't know how long I was there for, I was lost in an oasis of God's love and glory. I never felt this way before. The senior pastor came on stage and continued worshipping briefly. 

I had my eyes closed throughout, until I heard "Arise and Shine my daughter for your light has come and the glory of The Lord is risen upon you."

I looked around and I was the only one at the altar.

"Yes, I'm talking to you."

I faced him, and pointed at myself. He nodded and smile wholeheartedly.

"The Lord says to tell you that it's a new season for you. He's perfecting all that concerns you. What the enemy meant for evil, is working together for your good. No more weeping beloved, for your joy has come. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice!"

The church erupted in shouts of joy. I joined in, not caring who was watching. I can't believe that God singled me out from the hundreds of people that were there.

"Would you like to give or rededicate your life to Christ?" His eyes glistened and his smile was warm.

"Yes sir" I replied.

"Very good, is there anyone else that would like to join her?"

About 10 other people joined my at the front, the church clapped ecstatically.

The pastor led us in a prayer and then spoke briefly about being filled with the Holy Spirit. He said it was a gift from God and that we needed it to effectively live this new life that we've received. I wanted it all so I was eager for him to lay hands on me. Before I knew it I was on the floor, It felt like a wind came from no where and swept me off my feet. I began to speak in tongues uncontrollably, my belly was vibrating. 

The pastor shouted "Glory to God!"

You're blessed!


- Bunmi


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Check Your Source

Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his: And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding: He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him (Daniel 2:20-22).

There are two types of knowledge: sense knowledge (common sense) and revelation knowledge. They each have their own source. The source of revelation knowledge is God and the source of sense knowledge is the devil.

Sense knowledge is obtained via the five physical senses. The sense realm is the devil's playing field, it is a realm that he can manipulate. However the spiritual realm, which is where revelation knowledge comes from is strictly the realm of God. Revelation knowledge is always in line with God's Word and it is revealed by his Spirit. It is a spiritual transaction. 

Never make a decision whether small or big without looking within, the Holy Spirit communicates truths to your spirit (John 14:16-17). The truth sets free, the truth is void of error, the truth is protective. The sense realm presents what appears to be facts. You may feel poor and when you look at your bank account, it may be screaming POOR!!!. But when you have a revelation of whom your source and sustainer is, you will never be broke another day in your life. The spiritual realm presents the truth.

Knowledge from the sense realm is based on what you can see, hear, taste, feel and touch physically. It is subject to change, because feelings are flaky. You can be 'up' one minute and be 'down' the next. However God's plan for you is to always be in the 'know'. That's why the bible tells us to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Faith is what you know, sight is what you feel or your emotions tell you.

The spiritual realm is much more superior to the sense realm. It is based solely on truths. It is indeed dependable. So next time when you plan on doing something or going somewhere and "something" tells you not to, take some time to check your source. If you are a child of God, you have received the spirit of God not a thing. Listen to the Spirit of God dwelling within you, you'll have better results. 

God has so much in store you. He has prepared beautifully packaged blessings just for you, but you have to walk intimately with him to gain access to these things (1 Corinthians 2:9-12). Does it seem like things aren't going too well for you? Check your source! Using sense knowledge will only get your common results...now, who wants to be common?!?! However, revelation knowledge will get you supernatural results. 

Go back to your source, the one and only source that sustains in and itself. Look to the father, trust the path that he's paved before you and walk in it. 

Do you have any questions that you would like me to answer? Or any topic that you'd like me to discuss? Let me know in the comment section or send me an email: destinationdestiny7@gmail.com.


You're blessed!


- Bunmi


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Iwalewa VI

Hello Everyone! 

I'd like to thank those of you who have given me feedback on Iwalewa thus far...to all my silent-noncommenting-readers, I still love you! Believe it or not you silence speaks volumes *wink*

Without further ado, I present Iwalewa VI, for those of you who are new to the blog...Welcome! You can catchup with this story and other posts by clicking archives on the right of the screen.


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I don't like to remember that day, I felt terrible. It was a mistake. It just didn't feel right. I put my foot down and made it clear to Jamilla that it was the first and last time. She felt bad and blamed herself, she kept apologizing. But I made it clear that we were both at fault. I couldn't continue living like this, my conscience wouldn't let me rest. I was tired of living a make believe life. I knew that I was better than this, greatest lived within me and was pleading for expression. I just didn't know how to let it out. 

I made up my mind to make some drastic changes. I stayed back at school to take summer school classes. I also took up a work study job on campus, I chose to work at the library. I was determined to make up for the past year. My job gave me the opportunity to study without distractions and make some money while doing it! That's what you call easy money!

By the time I got back to the room every night, it was really late so I'd shower and sleep. Jamilla and I's friendship dwindled, we exchanged greetings and had small talk. She still partied, drank, and smoked but no longer involved me. And I was cool with that.

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Deep down within me there was a beckoning that I could not explain. I just knew that there was more to life then what I've been experiencing. I knew that I didn't have to be a victim of situations and circumstances. 

For the first time in a long time, I got down on my knees and prayed one faithful night. I really didn't know what to say, "Good evening God...it's me, Iwalewa. I'm sorry, I know that I've messed up but I need you. There's a void and I'm sure you know what can fix..." I began to wail from the depths of my soul and couldn't continue praying, I drew my knees to my chest and just laid there...crying uncontrollably. 

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Bukky had a long week, she needed to rest like never before. As she was about to turn over and enter into deep sleep she felt a nudge in her spirit to pray. At first she laid there unwilling to respond but the nudge got stronger. She rose up from her bed and obeyed. She didn't know what, who, or why she had to pray so she started by praying in tongues. Thirty minutes into prayer, her daughter Iwalewa came to her mind. She was tempted to get afraid but she preserved in prayer. Her prayers got stronger and louder. 

"Father in the name of Jesus, I place Iwalewa before you. I declare that it is well with her, no weapon fashioned against her shall prosper. I declare that she is preserved from the corruption of this generation, she is for signs and wonders, she's the head and not the tail, above only and never beneath. Her path shines brighter because she's your righteousness. No harm befalls her because she dwells in your secret place and abides under your shadow. She is taught of The Lord and great is her peace. She will never walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, she will never sit in the seat of the scornful in the name of Jesus..."

Bukky continued for about an hour until she felt at peace. She trusted God that he would make his Word good in Iwalewa's life. No matter how far she may have strayed from his Will, her faith was in God and she believed in the power of prayer to transcend distances and change things. She would not be moved. After praying that night, she made up her mind to go on a seven day fast to continue to pray for Iwalewa, trusting God to perfect all that concerned her. 

You're blessed!


- Bunmi


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The Key to God's Heart

John 13:34-35 So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” 

Do you want to hold the key to God's heart? Do you want to please him at all times? Do you want him to be pleased with you? Of course you do! Well, I have good news for you! It is pretty simple. The key to God's heart is LOVE!!! Love him absolutely + love others = God is happy!!!

When Jesus showed up on Earth, he gave us a new commandment, "...Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other." Naturally speaking, loving others as God loves us may seem overwhelmingly impossible. God's love for us is immeasurable and endless, he loved us enough to give up his most prized possession (John 3:16), he gave us his all.

Loving others is a sacrifice, at times it can even be a risk. A risk because you may not get love in return. However, when we love others we shouldn't focus on what we will get in return; this is the way to avoid being disappointed and hurt. We love because it is a commandment and not a suggestion. We love because it is the system of the kingdom of God. We love because it is our life line as members of the body of Christ. We love because God loved us first (1 John 4:19). 

I know that some people reading this may be thinking to themselves, "I've tried it over and over again, but he/she can't be loved." Something worthy of note is that not everyone can receive love, some people need to be loved from a distance (it may just be for a season). Philippians 1:9 reads, And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment (KJV). The Holman Christian Standard Bible version says it like this, And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment. We need to learn how to love wisely (be discerning) while being genuine at the same time. This can only be done in the strength of the Holy Spirit, trying to do it in your own strength will burn you out. Jesus loved Judas, even though he knew that he would betray him...so what's your excuse?

God will never command us to do something without empowering us to do so. The very type of love that God has, has been given to us. It has been placed in our hearts (Romans 5:5), it finds expression through us as we partner with the Holy Spirit. We can not love others as God has commanded us based on our feelings, feelings are flaky and they are conditional. The God kind of love is unconditional, it is agape!

Aim to please God, jump into the flow of giving love at all times. Don't focus on the person, focus on your father. Receive strength from within. Love is the only way to thrive in the kingdom of God, keep it up at never give up (1 Corinthians 13:1-7). Remain in God's love and obey his commandment (John 15:10), it is not a punishment it is the answer to all of the world's problems. Everyone needs love, give it freely and your father in heaven will reward 
you.

I LOVE YOU ALL!

Thanks for reading! Shalom! 

Confession: In the name of the Lord Jesus, I declare that I walk in love at all times and with everyone. I declare that love is my motivation for all that I do. I declare that love is my passion, it is my drive. Amen.

Prayer Starter: Father, I thank you for placing your love in my heart. I asked that you will strengthen me by your spirit to give love at all times. In Jesus' name, Amen.

You're blessed!


- Bunmi


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