Royal Discuss

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before. - Phil 3:13

The hinderance to the new is the old. Until we learn to let go of the old things, we may never attain the level of the new. It is essential that every man sustains the ability to let go of things of old and reach out for the new. 

The fact that it is behind you means, it should not have a place in your present.
Do not permit your past to dictate your future by tampering with your present.

Are there mistakes you've made in the past? Learn from it and move on to perfection.
Are there achievements you've accomplished in the past? Do not dwell in it, there is more.

No matter what happened in the past, let it remain in the past and focus on the future ahead.

Words

There was once a man, who saw a dying king at the battlefield. He tried to assist, but the King chose to die honorably by falling on his own sword. After the king's death, The man who witnessed the king's death sought advice from one of the dead monarch's enemies. He professed that he was the one who assassinated the King. He did this in order to profit from the tragedy. the king's adversary was not an adversary at all; in fact, he adored him. The witness' declaration became the evidence of his crime and, as a result, the cause of his execution, as he was charged with treason and hanged. Everyone thought he was a murderer but alas he was simply a greedy man with manipulative words. 

Words are building blocks of every utterance, they are channels through which the intents of the heart is communicated.

Words determine the positivity or negativity expressed in a given situation.

As royalty, it is essential that we take cognizance of the use of our words and the resultant effect it conveys.

Ecc 8:4a says;

Where the word of a king is, there is power.

Royalty does not talk unless they have considered and reasoned about what they are about to say.

Royalty doesn't just make declarations, because where the word of a King is, there is power.

Your words are not mere words, they carry the potential to effect a change either positive or negative.

Your words are more than just words; they have the power to transform things for the better or for the worse.

A man's thought is the wellspring of his words. What you say is what you believe. As a result, it is critical that a man's thoughts be guarded.

The speech of a man has the power to both liberate and entrap him.

Make a commitment today to speak words that transform.

Your greatest limitation is the one placed on yourself.

It's the way Dare had read and prepared successfully for his exam. Suddenly grows cold feet and forgets all he has read.

FEAR how deadly!

Or how Patricia who has been praying, fasting for God to give her a job and as she was almost losing hope, a company called her that they had accepted her application and would be glad for her to work with them as a General Manager, that she should report on Monday for the physical interview.

But due to the fear of not being able to deliver maximally as the company was quite a big one, she almost said she couldn't do it.

Thank God for her mom, who shouted a bit of sense into her and offered 3 doses of courage to boost her morale.

As she went for her interview, she kept on mouthing the scriptural verse as a mantra, "For God has not given me the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind."

She aced the interview...can I hear "Glooorrryyyy."

But how fear would have made her lose out. Fear strives to keep one in one's comfort zone, and as comforting as the comfort zone is...it's a real limiting zone.

As such, to achieve all that God has for you as a Royalty...you must be READY to come out and overcome that FEAR.

How do I overcome my fears?

Join us this Sunday on Royal Discuss as we discuss in detail how to step out and Overcome your biggest Fears.

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Just a second! Let me tell you a story.

There was a young shepherd boy, who lived looooonnnngggg ago, He was the youngest from the family of really mighty men but our young shepherd was encumbered with watching after his father's sheep. I mean, who sits down with flocks when you can actually be in the war front, representing your country against the popular philistines giant. Our young shepherd boy wasn't deterred, in fact that made him more focused and diligent!

Guess who later defeated the philistine's Giant and eventually became the King? Yes, you guessed right, Our Young Sheperd boy.

The wonders of diligence!

Diligence means paying needed attention and aiming for excellence and perfection when fulfilling duties. A diligent person tries hard to do everything possible and pays a lot of attention to details. 

....seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men” (Proverbs 22:29). It means a diligent person is put into important places of honor. Remember our Young shepherd boy?

Diligence  is helpful in becoming successful and gaining a fortune, the diligent never lacks: “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich” (Proverbs 10:4).

Royalty is Diligent! Join us this Sunday as we hear the mind of God concerning Deligence. It promises to be great.

Even as stressful and strenuous as schooling could be, coupled with the feeling that lecturers don't really care about your life, or the rigours of completing assignments....

...the fact that you have to attend lectures, yeah even the boring ones or the research works that can be quite frustrating.

Or the fact that you can't really have a great SOCIAL life because of it...you don't suddenly want to drop out of school (though you've made the threats, more than twice).

Yet you look towards that day, when you'd wear that gown, be given your certificate and have all effrontery to call yourself a BSc, Masters, Phd Degree Holder

And with this thought in mind...with your eyes set on the glory of that day and beyond...you keep grinding, keep pushing and keep pressing

Now hear the words directly from Paul...

....who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God

Heb 12:2

Stating to us that,for the Joy before him, Jesus endured the pain and shame on the cross

So is there a shortcut to getting the PRIZE without paying the PRICE?No!

To get to the throne and earn the prize, there's always a price to pay...there's no two way to it

But if our eyes be set on the price we might only be able to achieve just a little...

...as we might feel discouraged or dissuaded when the pain/shame seems too much to bear

As such man's best bet is to focus on the PRIZE/GLORY, he would gain from the price he has paid

Join us this Sunday on ROYAL DISCUSS PODCAST, as we talk about Pay The Price!

Missing out on this is not an option!!

(Two friends discussing)

Moji: I am tired and worn out, I'm stressed out and on the verge of giving up, last night I thought of ending it all but I just couldn't, the pain is just too much and excruciating. 

Ayo: I'm sorry you feel this way, my dear friend.

Moji: Ayo, you don't understand, this feeling has overwhelmed me and I'm beyond depressed; I'm desperately in need of strength but none seem forthcoming. Ayo, I am tired!!!

Ayo: Mathew 11:28 says Come to me all you that labour and have loads, I will give you rest. The world is full of disappointment and we sometimes become overwhelmed, what keeps us afloat is where our strength is. 

Moji, where do you draw strength from?

...It is okay to get tired and worn out. It's okay to be overwhelmed and on the verge of giving up.

Life shows us some sides that are not so palatable. Trials and tribulations are a part of life, what keeps us afloat in times like this, is where we get our strength from.

Where do you draw STRENGTH from? 

Perhaps you find strength in your friends or family? Or you look to your spouse and you get refreshed and strengthened? What happens when these people are not available? What happens when it's blurry but your friends are not available to help you?

Join us this Sunday on ROYAL DISCUSS as we talk about STRENGTH FROM WITHIN

God is set to bless you.

Royalty must be REDEFINED! You are ROYALTY!

What are the TRUE ways of ROYALTY?

Join in tonight at Royal Discuss, as we discuss one of the TRUE ways of Royalty...

A sharpened tool at home is not useful at the workshop!!!

The work doesn't stop at sharpening your tools, rather it continues by being RIGHTLY POSITIONED!

Tune in, as we discuss POSITIONING!

Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Abraham Lincoln. 

Most times, the problem is not the availability of the tool, the problem is about the sharpening of the tool.

Join us this week on Royal Discuss as we discuss how to sharpen your tool.

Flexibility

Life is not cast in stone

I have heard men say

"This is who I am and nothing changes it"

"This is what I believe and nothing changes it"

"That is my principle, it doesn't change no matter the circumstance"

No matter your perspective about life, always know that it is not absolute.

The letter 'n' you see is a 'u' from someone else's point of view.

The figure '6' you see is someone else's figure '9'.

Flexibility defines your ability to objectively see from another's point of view and consequently redefine your belief or conviction.

Do not think your perspective is all that is to the situation.

Be open to hear others, BE FLEXIBLE!!!

The Power of Silence

When our hearts are filled with burning words.
We really want to say what is on our minds.
We want to give our thoughts an expression.
We want to give our imaginations a voice.

We crave to deliver a speech.

Before you proceed to fulfil these cravings.
Have you considered if speaking at that moment is necessary?
Is it time to speak?
Is that how to say it?
Is this where to say it?

Learn the power of silence.
Learn the power of silence.
Not every word deserve a response.
Not every action deserve a vocal reaction.
Till you learn this, you will speak at impulse.

As a man thinks in his heart, so he is.

You are who you think you are.

You possess what you think you can possess.

You fail where you think you will fail.

Nothing is permitted to exist in your life without the approval of your thought.

God said to Ezekiel, “can this dry bone live again?” He wanted to check Ezekiel’s reasoning capacity.

He wanted to check Ezekiel’s beliefs and convictions. 

What are those dry bones you battle today? Do you think they can live again?

That new project, do you think you can accomplish it?

What are your thoughts?

Words are units of communication. When accurately spoken, they reveal the pure intent of the heart for out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. It is therefore expedient that a man places a guard over the words that proceed out of his mouth. Words are not just building blocks of a sentence, they carry creative powers in them. We create what we desire by the type of words we speak. In Genesis 1 God said let light be and there was light. What are you creating with your words? Are you even aware that you are creating things by your words? Or you simply say what comes to your mind and silently hope it comes out well? How do you speak to people around you? Are your words building up men or pulling men down? What effect does your word create in the lives of the people? 

It's time to get more intentional about the kinds and manner of words we speak.

Be Encouraged !!!

Identity is the awareness of who something or someone or oneself is or the repeating qualities that enable the recognition of such an individual or group by others or oneself.

I know you've done enough, you've given it your all. Why not give it another shot?

Comparing yourself to others can only cause you to lose sight of your true essence.

There is a talent in you waiting to be explored. There is a specific assignment you were designed to undertake and accomplish. 

Listen to this podcast without any distractions this week.

Regain your sense of self-worth, pick yourself up, and start moving forward.

Your current situation does not define you. Gird up your loins and move forward. 

You are not a failure, be encouraged.

The Power of Preparation in Waiting.

A man's readiness for what he is waiting for is determined by his preparation. We always pray and intercede for things we need to move forward, but we don't plan for them. Preparation provides a response to the question, "How will I handle it when it arrives?" Are you planning for her, bro, while you pray for a marital partner? Are you improving your understanding of women? Are you amassing pertinent information about the female gender? Oh, and how about leading a family? Have you thought about that? 

It's not just about praying and waiting for answers; it's also crucial to prepare for them.

"Father give me a child". What do you know about parenting? What insights have you gained into raising a child in the Lord's ways? 

 It's beyond being a mother, it's about guiding that young chap in the way of the Lord.

"Lord, I need a job"

I'll give it to you, son, but how much do you know about the role you're praying for? How many managerial courses have you taken if you want to be a manager?

Wishing for something doesn't make you ready; preparing is what gets you ready and fit for what you want.

"See, ehn, my wedding day will be glorious, everything will be as white as snow."

Congratulations in advance ma, after the wedding are you preparing for the marriage? Have you learnt how to relate with in-laws? Have you acquired knowledge about building a home? What do you know about supporting your spouse? Have you considered the financial responsibilities of keeping a home?

"Lord, you have called me to the mountain of governance, please use me"
Dear Son, I will use you but what do you know about governance? what have you learnt about politics in Africa or politics in Europe? what exactly are you intending to govern? Have you sat down to consider the bottlenecks in today's governance? How do you intend to solve them?

If you fail to prepare, you have only prepared to fail. 

Preparation says "If you are given what you are praying and waiting for, how will you use it?"
Whatever it is you desire and pray for, ensure you don't stop at expecting the answers, ensure you prepare for the answers. 

The secret to making the best use of your answered prayers is preparation.

Don't just wait, while waiting prepare.

The Power of Waiting.

" I'd been hoping to meet the company's Managing Director. I got up as early as possible to get to his office. After a brief exchange with the receptionist, I was instructed to wait in the waiting room until I was seen. I had to wait 7 hours to see the MD, but I waited because I knew that once I saw the MD, the pains of waiting would be gone "

All in our world is fast: fast food, fast internet, fast distribution, turbo vehicles, and so on.

Many of us have struggled to master the art of waiting due to our need to complete many tasks quickly and efficiently.

A great achiever's willingness to wait until the expected outcome is delivered is a crucial attribute.

As long as there is an expectation, waiting is never a waste of time.

The expectation is crucial because it is your expectation that will help you recognize when the item you've been waiting for arrives.

Are you anticipating something or are you just waiting?

When the result is delivered, the pain will be gone.

A pregnant woman pushes through pain before her baby is born, but once the baby is born, she forgets about the pains she endured.

Why don't you wait until your miracle arrives? Never give up.

The strength of those who wait on the Lord will be renewed. They will mount up with eagle-like wings, they will run without tiring, they will not faint while they walk.

Keep your eyes on the Lord. Don't rush anything. Your salvation is on its way.