Category: The Overcoming Believer

Hey guys! Soooo l have been seeing posts about the new movie on Netflix (The Deliverance) which is supposedly demonic. I have never watched it and don’t intend to. The reviews from “sober and sound” believers is kkraaaaazzzzy!! Besides all this, pray and ask Holy Spirit what He wants YOU to watch, to listen to! Don’t do this thing of just following the crowds. The Bible talks about the gates, These gates are known as the eye-gate, ear-gate, mouth-gate, touch-gate, nose-gate. These 5 senses are the guardians of the body and sometimes referred to doors or windows. This is what the devil uses to tempt and destroy mankind.

This is how different we are, some are allergic to certain foods, the food is not unhealthy, but they’re allergic to it. We even have different foods that we like, I love chilli but someone can get a bad tummy ache from eating it. “Suggest movies for me” no my friend. Ask Holy Spirit. I’ve asked for movies from people and then as it played I just knew nah. Not for me. Does it work for them? Yes. For me ? No. My niece likes pizza with mushrooms, she enjoys it but if I had to eat it, my mouth gums get irritated. Are mushrooms unhealthy? No! Are they unhealthy for ME? Yes! Refuse the feeling of missing out on things that you should actually miss out on.

On Chilled Thursdays I post links to movies sometimes, ask Holy Spirit. Don’t just run with “ Oh l know Vanessa she’ll post nice things” then you watch it and it doesn’t edify you. The gates. Protect your senses and your gates. The truth is, nobody will do it for you. I leave the lounge once I see that the movie they’re watching is heading EAST. Heee because I don’t want to go EAST! I want to stay in the South side of the kingdom 😂. It’s because I know I am flesh and blood , I am also spiritual. The two push and pull each other daily. The choice I make is my spirit man. You choose to listen. You choose to watch. Nobody forces you. Your diet is in your hands.

Please pardon me for the delay in posting on yielded Tv. I lost my work , l am creating from scratch. Please if you know an animator let me know❤️

Remember, protect your gates.

Hey family. It’s Worship Wednesday! Comment with your current fav worship song or verse and let us plug each other with a new playlist. I have been stuck on one medley for two months now. Here it is;

Oh here’s a praise song. As you praise have faith that the words you’re uttering are true!

What is worship Wednesday without scripture???

“Let the word of Christ live in you richly, flooding you with all wisdom. Apply the Scriptures as you teach and instruct one another with the Psalms, and with festive praises, and with prophetic songs given to you spontaneously by the Spirit, so sing to God with all your hearts!”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭TPT

Today’s word is “Come back to the secret place.” It is not a secret place if it always involves the public. Just You and God. Building that friendship with Him. Intimacy. Getting to know Him. Today’s word is come back. Come back to the commitment. We all go through the fatigue and tiredness but we cannot get refreshed anywhere else BUT His presence.
Go on, He’s waiting for you. 🩷

“When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

This story reminds me of the verse that says the race is not to the swift . It shows how our best can still be almost nothing without the mercy of God. At this point Jesus had used Peter’s boat to teach. Peter could’ve said ,”I’m tired please get off my boat.” Or “Use someone else’s boat to teach because the God you’re teaching about didn’t give me fish.” He didn’t give up his boat after he saw fish . Peter allowed himself to be used even without what he wanted – fish. How many of us still allow God to use us, to use our gifts, resources when we still have unanswered prayers? People pull out of church commitments because after sowing the seed , the change didn’t come immediately but Peter even with empty nets, gave his boat for ministry.

I think most of our time, energy and money is wasted on our self- inspired efforts. We see a task that we “want” done. We sit down and figure out what would be the best way to accomplish this task. We develop our programs, and then we team up with people who are interested in the same initiative . And then we set up the project plans , then we implement. Then we fail. Dismally at that. There is a contrast between your plans and Gods plan. Man’s plans fail. God’s plans never fail. I’ve never seen a plan of man that brings abundance until the nets break. Unless they have partnered with a spirit or Holy Spirit. No man has that kind of ability.

When Peter saw the abundance , he invited others to partake. Imagine how many people would not be toiling anymore if those who have been lifted also choose to lift others? I love Peter’s heart. Success did not change Peter. Success should not make you rude and mean to people . Success should make you want to help others. There are successful Christians who changed the minute a door opened. They shut the doors for those trying to make it. Peter surely knew the struggle at sea. He knew how hard they all worked. He did not leave his friends in lack with the means to help them. Many people are standing outside locked doors and guess who’s behind the door, with the key? Someone they know.

Let’s look at how Peter handled success ;

1. He did not start a “how to be successful YouTube channel” for all the Galilean fishermen. Hmmm. While taking advice from those who have gone ahead of you is important, very important; it is also crucial that we are careful to not drive people’s eyes away from the miracle worker. People are teaching “success” without talking about the One who made them so. Peter could’ve made money “mentoring” people without telling them “it was at His word”
2. Success humbled him . The bible says he fell at his feet. It’s amazing how success creates pride. All of a sudden , they don’t sit there anymore. They don’t greet anymore. They don’t even talk about God anymore . They don’t even kneel to worship as they did before the money came. Listen, God opposes the proud.
3. He left it all to follow Jesus. Peter! People usually leave Jesus to follow success. “I can’t come to church anymore, I’m tired from a seminar” but Peter! I thought he toiled all night for success! I thought he wanted it so bad he invested time and effort into it. I thought he would open a fish shop and be the famous fisherman. How do you leave your boat, nets, friends, and the fish to follow Jesus whom you had no idea was the Son of God? You can leave the relationship for Jesus. You can park the boat for Jesus. He is the epitome of success. I’ve heard testimonies of men of God who had to leave a profitable business to follow their calling. How? How do you leave the millions you’ve been praying for to serve people who may slander and disrespect you?

We will have so much success this September! Get ready for Success September! I pray that we take the steps of obedience. Obey!

Hello my yielded family. I hope we have all been doing well. Welcome to the month of September. By all means, command your month! Pray and declare things you want to see in September. I really love this picture. The moment they decided to act on their faith, they didn’t know the fish were already waiting for the net. The fish brought themselves to position. How did all those fish come together to be positioned where the net would be cast? Faith In Action.

I’m pretty sure most of us know how it feels to toil for hourssss for nothing. Eiii I was once employed at some company, worked all day , with every bit of energy in my body ; come monthend ; there’s nothing! No evidence that there was some work done! Even when you meet people and you tell them you are a fishermen , you must not only smell like the sea, you must show them the fish. Here are the disciples, known as fishermen, arriving at work at the right time. They had the skill. They had the health (you must be healthy to be able to work all night). They had a boat. They had a net. They had the drive and zeal. They had colleagues who could encourage them to keep casting the net maybe until dawn. Maybe things would change. Hardworking men who didn’t sit on their abilities but the bible says, even with all this going on, the net that was supposed to catch fish, caught nothing.

The degree that was supposed to get you the job got you nothing. The skill and talent that was supposed to bring you before great men, is almost a blunt knife. You were so sure the beauty would get you the husband, but not even one man says hie. You had imagined that the business idea would work out, the business plan is perfect but it’s been years and all you have is the net. Its not an issue of laziness. It not an issue of unpreparedness. It’s not that you don’t seize the opportunities on time. It’s not that you don’t invest time in your craft and maybe right now it’s almost dawn and you’re about to quit … “Maybe not now. I should look for another plan. Another course. Another job. Another this. Another that.”

Peter had toiled all night without any catch. It was not an assumption but a reality. I have a problem with people who “assume” others aren’t working hard to get jobs or become productive because they aren’t seeing results. Before you call someone lazy, find out what they do. Know their routine. Jesus did not assume that the men did nothing that’s why they have no fish. He simply brought a solution. Bring solutions or keep quiet. See something, the fish did not fall from the sky! The word spoken by the Master of the universe called them all into order! The solution is there! The problem is number one, you don’t have the word from the Master, and you have not learnt how to operate like the Master. Fish will not come because you have a degree! You must have some dominion and the dominion given to man is dependant on the WORD OF GOD!

Today, l want us to understand this. We are nothing without God. I don’t care the titles the world has given us and what we think we have. Even the intelligence of man is foolishness to God. We need the mercy of God. We need God to help us! Man I know people who toil. All night, all morning, all day but look at their lives and it seems as if they’re lazy. There are people who have spoken against those who toil because they saw no fish. “They don’t want to do something with their lives. They are not zealous.” Eiii! But they shouldn’t have! Imagine slandering Peter because you saw no fish but Peter was really out at night WORKING!. Friends, there are times of fruitless toil. We continue to Labour in cycles until we meet the Master! And guess what, the word they received and acted on, did not come from one of their fishermen friends.. it came from Jesus.

This September, listen to Jesus. I know there’s many advices. People are saying study this instead. Go to UK instead. Try bitcoin. Invest in this and that. Why don’t you start this business? Or join this team. Apply for this job. In all this, as good as it is to receive advice, hear what Jesus has to say. Hear what Jesus has to say about September. The fruitless night can change to something beyond your imagination, if only you, hear what Jesus has to say! Let’s continue tomorrow.❤️

Good morning my beloved family. Happy Friday . It’s time for us to look into the mirror. So if you know me you know I’ve lost some weight. So my arms went down and even my cheeks. However , when l look into the mirror , l still see Vanessa. On the picture , I’m wearing a wig, but when I look into the mirror, I don’t see a white woman or an Indian , I see Vanessa. You may cut your hair today , look into the mirror tomorrow and guess what? You’ll still see you. The changes around us do not change our identity.

We often look at our reflections and choose to see the what we “think” which may not be the truth. We choose to see what the world has told us to see. You choose to see the man who raped you, the abusive partner, the reports written “You failed” , we see the sickness, we see the singleness, we see the joblessness, the poverty and in all this, we fail to see ourselves. When you look at yourself do you see you or you see others. You compare yourself so much with others that you’re lost in their world because their world was never altered to accommodate your destiny.

Growing up , from childhood to my teens to my 20s, l felt unseen. I often felt like I had accompanied others to the earth. I would see people leave me so easily, I’d then conclude, I’m not worth fighting for. While l thought all this was “done” to me; I didn’t realise, lt had started with me. I didn’t “see” myself. I didn’t “fight” for myself. I “left” myself to chase others. We call it selflessness yes? But even Jesus would withdraw alone to pray. Was there no one He could go and pray for? There was. I’m not encouraging selflessness, I’m encouraging self awareness.

How much of you you know depends on how much of God you know. I never thought I could speak to people , I am just like Moses. I wouldn’t be chosen to make “speeches”. Someone I know said ,”If I was the one to choose, I wouldn’t choose me.” The One who chose us SAW US. I’m reminded of Hagah , eeei the bible says she made a statement;

“She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.””
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭16‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

What about Gideon? Or Mary? Did they see themselves in the same light that God did? Do you? When you look in the mirror, when you check your heart, are you sure your conclusion about yourself is what God has said? Or are we confused by the wigs and make up and the bulking up in the gym? Are you who God says you are or are you living in different identities in different moments because in all truth, you’re not sure where you fit in? Gideon thought he fit in with the weak. His mirror had WEAK MAN FROM THE LEAST OF THE TRIBES written on it. Hagah’s mirror was written NOBODY SEES ME ! But God!!!!!!!!!

Let me greet you the way God sees you, Hello mighty man/woman of varlour! Happy Friday fearfully and wonderfully created one! Lily among the thorns! Image of God! Royal priesthood! The chosen one! How’s it up there where you’re seated with Christ? Do you know what He said about you even at creation? This is good! Do you know what He is saying right now? I will never leave you nor forsake you! And so, when you take a closer look at yourself, through the lenses of God, all you will see will contradict most of what we have been seeing al along. You think you can’t do it? According to God, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you!

If you take an iPhone and put it in a Samsung cover, it doesn’t make it a Samsung. People might be fooled a little . Some may even ask you where you bought your Samsung and if they can get the same phone because it looks good. People will ask about its functions. Some will say, is this a new model or what until it’s time to charge the phone. The only charger that will work, is the iPhone charger. Until it’s time to charge up, people may believe the identity you want them to believe. The time for the true identity to come out will come and then, even you , will know, you are who God says you are not what you “think”. Remember God sees you! You’re not lost in the crowd. You’re not seen through a blurred vision. He SEES YOU!

I love you. See you on Monday.

“Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it. I hope the test won’t show that we have failed. But if it comes to that, we’d rather the test showed our failure than yours.

We have come to the end of the week family. It is time for us to reflect and get our spiritual check up. The bible says you need first hand evidence that Jesus Christ is in you. When l read this l thought of how many people live anyhow and their defence is “God knows my heart.” The bible says there must be evidence of this “godly heart” , the issues of life that flow from your heart, your words, actions, lifestyle should prove that you are a Christian. Are you a Christian? If Christ stood side by side with me, would we be twins? Or will it be very clear that l “claim” to be like Him.

Today take sometime to sit and think carefully about these things:

• my mind

• my speech

• my actions

• how I relate to people

• obedience

• and many other things

Ask yourself this , Is Jesus Christ in me?
Examine yourself. Stop trying to meddle in other people’s affairs, the mirror is before YOU. This is not something you just carelessly engage in, meditate, be honest with yourself, find the blurred lines and ask Holy Spirit to help you. There’s a verse that always gets to me ;

“On the day of judgment many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, don’t you remember us? Didn’t we prophesy in your name? Didn’t we cast out demons and do many miracles in your name?’”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭22‬ ‭TPT‬‬

Don’t think that because you’re in the field working, you’re guaranteed heaven. Serve. Labour. Do the works but remember to

Make sure you’re solid in the faith.

Happy Friday my loves. We have a had such an impactful week as the Yielded Family. I encourage you to keep sharing the links to those who may benefit from these real life stories. We have our email box full of many stories and I can’t wait to share them with you. Happy women’s day to the Yielded Women . You are special. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are ABBA’s Princess . Look arts you, all Queeny and Princessy! 😍❤️

Today I want us to talk about pressing the restart button. It’s one button the devil does not want us to press. We press it by choosing salvation. We press it when we repent. We press it when we accept/step into the new. We also press it when we decide to try again. To forgive. To stop condemning ourselves. To go back to the process no matter what it takes. I want us to press that button today. RESTART.

I used to have a Huawei phone that would sometimes glitch or freeze on me. At first I’d be confused as to what to do but as it continued, I found a way to get it to function properly again. It was to reboot it. By the time it restarted, the freezing and all the problems disappear. A phone that wasn’t allowing me to even type a proper message suddenly typed paragraphs and not only that; it started functioning as if there was never a problem. Are you that phone? Freezing and glitching? Not knowing how to keep typing or calling? How’s about you reboot?

Sometimes the freezing was caused by too many apps open. Too many photos. Too many videos – not enough space. Sometimes it was because it overcharged and over heated – or maybe the memory card had a virus. Could that be you? Overworked and tired? Overheating with emotions? Or a virus has come in and it’s corrupting the system? Could you be that beautiful phone that anyone would admire and want to buy but when they check the battery life, they tell the vendor no! Give me another one. When a buyer comes and holds it, he says but it’s overheating, I don’t think I can buy it.

Are you the phone that doesn’t glitch or freeze but the screen is cracked because you were careless or too trusting and people left scratches on you , now people just assume you are no good? Nobody wants to try changing the screen, they all look away because the “phone” looks damaged? When it’s really not? I did not throw my phone away , I needed it, it had my cherished photos, messages, memories, I only had to reboot it. Will you give up on you and all the treasures hidden in you? Press the button.

I am pressing that button today. Out with the old, in with the new. I am gonna breathe and stop holding back my emotions from God. I will approach the throne of grace with boldness and say , “Revive me again Lord!” I will go to My Father and say “Lord, reboot me again!” This is what the Bible says about how to press restart; there’s two ways.

1. Repent
2. BE in His presence

“And now you must repent and turn back to God so that your sins will be removed, and so that times of refreshing will stream from the Lord’s presence.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬ ‭TPT‬‬

It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve pressed the button; go back to seeking for refreshing times. Pause for a moment. You’ve been overheating. So pause. Say this , “Revive me again Lord!” Shut down every other emotion and focus on Him just like the phone doesn’t even care if Instagram is on or you’re on a call, once you press the button, it’s main focus is to get the system running again. Your focus today is to refresh. Drink water. Get yourself nice food. Spend time with God. Say kind words to yourself. Put some comedy and laugh. Call a friend. Stop running a marathon with no one to pass the stick to, stop on the tracks. Maybe you don’t have to run. Maybe you’re the phone that doesn’t have to be sold, just fixed.

Hey, don’t give up. Press the button! If all cracked phones should be thrown away, how many would we buy In a year ? Somethings just require you to stop and go to Abba. He knows how to get you up and functioning properly again. He is waiting with a big hug, go on. Go to Him.

I love you 🩷🌸

Happy new month family. We are officially on chapter 8 !! Each time we are presented with the new , we are to make a conscious decision to let go of the old. God has brought us into a new season but He cannot force us to step in. Many people are still stuck in 2022 , “I wish it remained like that. I wish I could go back to the good old days,” hear what Solomon says,

“Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not wise to ask such questions.”
‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Do not say July was much better because you do not know what God has in store for you in August. There is more! There is better! There are brighter days! It may seem like you aren’t really making progress from the vision board you created at the beginning of the year but stay aligned to the leading of the Holy Spirit. When Ruth lost her husband, Boaz was busy elsewhere minding his business but the bible is clear on this ; all Ruth had to do was follow Naomi and all Boaz had to do was to stay in Bethlehem. Our instructions for August may differ, don’t relocate when you’re supposed to stay, don’t give in to emotional distress, do not fear. I pray that your long awaited testimony will find its way to you this August. I love you.

Here’s todays chapter of:

THE SEER OF THE HILLS (3)

Nandi’s mind raced with conflicting emotions—fear for her son’s safety, pride in his extraordinary gift, and a gnawing ache of separation. She knew the priestess of the hills was revered for her wisdom and connection to the spirits, she was also , a witch, the thought of Malusi leaving their humble village filled her with a profound sorrow.

As dusk settled over the gathering, the decision was finalized. Malusi would be taken to the hills, accompanied by the elder and a few trusted villagers. Nandi clung to her son, whispering words of love and encouragement, trying to imprint every detail of his face in her memory.

The journey to the priestess’s sanctuary was arduous, winding through dense forests and up steep paths that seemed to stretch toward the heavens. Malusi walked with a quiet determination, his gaze fixed on the distant peaks where his future awaited.

At last, they reached the sanctuary—a clearing bathed in the soft glow of moonlight, nestled amidst towering trees. The priestess, a figure draped in robes adorned with symbols of ancient wisdom, welcomed Malusi with a serene smile. Her eyes held a depth of understanding that both comforted and unnerved Nandi.

“Welcome, young seer,” the priestess spoke, her voice carrying a melody that seemed to resonate with the very rhythms of the earth. “You have been chosen to walk the path of the spirits. Fear not, for you are in the hands of those who guide us all.”

Nandi embraced Malusi one last time, her tears mingling with the whispers of leaves overhead. She watched as he followed the priestess into the sanctuary, disappearing from her sight but never from her heart.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Nandi clung to the hope that Malusi was safe, that he was fulfilling his destiny as the elders had foreseen. She tended to their small hut, finding solace in the familiar rhythms of daily life yet haunted by the absence of her son’s laughter

And in the quiet of the nights, when the hills whispered secrets carried on the wind, Nandi whispered her own prayers. Prayers for Malusi’s protection, for his wisdom to grow, and for the day when he would return to her, a bearer of light and peace.

In the stillness of the night, when the village slept and the moon bathed the world in silver, Nandi slipped away from her humble hut. Her heart fluttered with a mix of apprehension and longing as she made her way toward the sanctuary hidden among the hills—the place where her son, Malusi, had been taken to commune with the spirits.

The path was familiar yet treacherous, winding through dense forests and steep inclines that seemed to stretch toward the heavens. Nandi’s steps were guided by a mother’s love and an unyielding determination to see her son once more, to reassure herself that he was safe amidst the mysteries that had engulfed their lives.

As she approached the sanctuary, the sacred grove greeted her with a hushed reverence. Shadows danced among the ancient trees, their whispers mingling with the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze. Nandi’s breath caught in her throat as she glimpsed the flickering glow of the sacred fire, the heart of the sanctuary where rituals were performed and prayers ascended to the heavens.

There, beneath the canopy of stars that bore witness to the secrets of the night, Nandi saw him—Malusi, standing with the priestess amidst the quietude of the sanctuary. His form was illuminated by the soft light of the fire, his eyes reflecting the depths of a journey that had transformed him in ways she could scarcely imagine.

“Malusi,” Nandi whispered, her voice carrying across the clearing like a prayer uttered in the silence of the soul.

Malusi turned, his eyes widening in disbelief and joy as he beheld his mother standing before him. 
What was she doing there? It was a crime!

Hey Family! Happy Wednesday. First of all l just want us to do something together. Place your hand on your chest, leave it there a couple of seconds. Be very attentive. This is not yoga or all those “connect” to the goddess type of things. Can you feel your heart beating? Did you remind God to wake you up? Is your heart beating because you’re beautiful? Is it because you are intelligent? Are we alive because we are better than those who passed on? Why is your heart beating? The answer is a name – GOD.

Often times we only want to praise and worship because of material things, things money can buy. What about the fact that your eyes are reading this today and your mind is absorbing and understanding? Your mind actually remembers words you learnt years ago. Your mind knows a language called “English” you can read it, understand it and even allow it to command/instruct you. You are not crazy. Oh how about your fingers, scrolling here daily, the soundness of your mind lets your fingers know that it’s time to scroll and read some more. Do you know that your body communicates with itself? Are you the one who tells it that walking means moving one leg after the other? The paradox is that your mind uses itself to understand itself . Why are we what and who we are? Who has done all this? The answer is a name – GOD.

I know you may not be where you want to be, you may not have all you want to have but being alive means you have a chance to become. If you can’t seem to find a reason to worship; place your hand on your chest over and over again. Let that be your guide to the secret place. With every beat, your heart whispers a name – GOD.

“So here I am in the place of worship, eyes open, drinking in your strength and glory. In your generous love I am really living at last! My lips brim praises like fountains. I bless you every time I take a breath; My arms wave like banners of praise to you.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭63‬:‭2‬-‭4‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Remember the heart beat. ❤️

“So Delilah said to Samson, “Tell me the secret of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued.” Then she said to him, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when you won’t confide in me? This is the third time you have made a fool of me and haven’t told me the secret of your great strength.” With such nagging she prodded him day after day until he was sick to death of it. So he told her everything.
‭‭Judges‬ ‭16‬:‭6‬, ‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Delilah was not interested in knowing about Samson’s strength before she met with the rulers. Judas had not interest in selling Jesus before they came with the money. There are people who come , deals that come, that lure men into what they’d have never done. Money. Sex. Business Deals. We usually judge people like Judas and Delilah because nobody has come to you with that much money. People like Peter are the “bad boys” but how many times do we deny Christ in our daily lives.

The bible says Delilah chose money over Samson. That is how lowly she thought of him. A man who was the talk of town, he was a headache to the Philistine government, a different man, anointed, unique but here comes a woman who thought money was better than Samson. It’s very clear that she didn’t love him. He was alone in that relationship. I know that many people struggle a lot with this. Being with a partner who is there just to pass time. You are the one that’s busy with paragraphs. You’re the one that’s busy with hearts. They don’t care whether you are sick or dead and I think it reflects a lot more on those who have to deal with wounds. Did Samson really not see that she didn’t love him? Or did he think his love was enough for both of them? Was he so love starved that he stayed where there was no reciprocation? Was he so desperate? Is it because other relationships didn’t work out? Did he feels he’s too old he has to settle for this woman? Was it because this one was better than his ex , although still toxic but “better” toxic? Did he feel there was a part of him that needed acceptance and so Delilah was close to that? Why stay there until you die?

I think the crazy thing about all this is , Delilah had already subdued Samson. She didn’t need to know the secret to his strength but she was his weakness. She was the secret to his weaknesses. She subdued him the moment he stayed in a relationship where he wasn’t loved. The power the person you love has over you is bigger than you think. Delilah’s power over Samson was bigger than he thought. It was not physical, it was emotional. Anyone who has your emotions gathering and scattering has your whole being! In the face of love , lust , emotions, even the strongest of men – fall. Adam ate the fruit.

Delilah said to Samson , “How can you say you love me when you can’t open up to me?” How can you say “l love you” when you can’t give me sex? How can you say “I love you” when you can’t give me money? How can you say you love me when you can’t tell me your pin, tell me what you don’t tell others, knowing very well she was the worst person to tell. Sometimes we run and become vulnerable to the devil himself. We find ourselves on Delilah’s lap and it’s nothing like the prostitute so we assume it’s better . Your new gf wears long skirts so she’s better than the last who used to swear but this one is manipulative. I can imagine how many people have shown their vulnerable self to people who went and backstabbed them. Jesus reveals his identity to Judas and Judas thinks of how that information will give him money .

Your weakness is the person you have allowed into your heart. Your weakness is the Delilah you have allowed to occupy your whole being. Stop worrying about all the witches in the world, in your heart , right there, that’s where the issue is. “It’s just that I love her,” but does she love you? I have come to understand the healthiness in reciprocated love. Genuine love is safe love. Where I can tell you my past and not be afraid that I will be on the next newpaper. Love between friends. Love between family members because some Delilah’s are the cousins we love so much and the many friends who secretly wish we would crumble. These are real life issues, discern who’s who and who to tell stuff to! Please!

You don’t have to speak about things you’re not comfortable with to prove love. I don’t have to tell you , I can tell my pastor. He didn’t have to tell her because he loved her, that’s manipulation. Your friends don’t owe you an update about everything to prove love. Jesus only the disciples somethings a little later because there’s timing for it.

If Samson knew his love would be his death , was he going to give his heart away so easily? Certainly not.

It’s a long topic guys . Let’s keep going ❤️