I can't say it's been a fab year, set against the backdrop of austerity, blooming coalitions and the cuts, one must not forget the cuts! Still I must give thanks to the good and merciful Lord who has been so steadfast in my life!
There have not been too many stand out moments, the news was always bad, full of killing, robbing and natural disasters! The riots in August around this Britain where i am currently residing, as far as I am concerned highlighted the major ills running through this society, thus making it clear that this Government actually does not have a clue, they are a very pampered lot, far removed from the ways and desires of ordinary folks! It's only God that will save us, so all of you please , your best prayer voices forward please.
On my homeland front, there were apparently free and fair elections (a debate to be had else where!) and people were able to do their bit and vote! My friend Kemi put it aptly when she said all one can do is do God's work and remember the power of our words, and as such pray positively for our beloved Nigeria and the powers that are ruining her! I reach out though to those who have lost loved ones in the terror attacks that have happened, including the one at the united nations building, the more recent one in the market at Maiduguri amongst others! All instigated I understand by the group 'boko haram' who are clearly intent on destruction! I have faith that they will fail, that is the only option isn't it?
On a personal note most of you will know that for me this year I have done nothing much if I have not raved about Tae Kwan Do, Slimming World and one must not forget my love of the dance!! Yes, I have been going to the ball every Wednesday for some time now and I have been loving it! Am really looking forward to it all starting again.
I thank God for the love I share with the people I am honoured to call my family and friends. There has been no greater blessing than this and it surely makes all the trials and tribulations of this world worth my very best efforts!
I pray for all of you that as the new year comes in, you will have lots of love in your lives and all the goodness that comes with that. I hope you are all blessed with good health and prosperity , indeed may all of your heart's desires be realised.
God's words! - Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (NLT)"
Much love and a happy new year!
Nike xx
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