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I was never good at wanting things or receiving things. There's the part about forming being content even if I have nada and then, the part wondering if I give enough myself or if I can reciprocate. Receiving is a learned/learning thing for me. So the concept of grace and favor, not the easiest to grasp with my heart. It started as and remains to some extent, a conscious effort to accept that it ain't about nothing I do. I could give so many physical representations of how I've learned over the years but here's one that took it a notch higher and has been playing in my heart as I try to capture my current state of mind. I received an unexpected gift early last year. It was something really important I'd wanted to get for myself but couldn't afford. And then, one evening, it's there in front of my gate with the giver beside it. To say I was stunned would be because I lack finer words. I had two seconds wondering if it was really happening, and if I would accept it. But in reality, I just saw myself open the gate, physically and figuratively, and just accepting this beautiful surprise. I stared while the inner me could feel the melting of ice walls. What was most fascinating was the after effect. This big unexpected gift was beyond what I could see. There was no way I could repay or reciprocate. But even bigger, at that point and even now, the most surprising part was that I did not feel any need to reciprocate. Scaringly, surprisingly, NONE. While there were many similar previous occurrences, I can honestly say I'd never felt that way before. Or maybe, it was the first time I was conscious of it. I remembered telling a friend, ‘I didn't feel like I owed anything.’ And all this giver wanted was to know I would enjoy the gift. But I wanted to give EVERYTHING! Take it all!!! 😭😂❤ There was just this well of gratitude, filled with love, and when I fetched from inside, I KNEW I was refreshing myself as much or maybe more than the giver. All it was, was overwhelming, humbling, unworked for, not demanding love. The kind that it is an enjoyment giving your all to. A human, physical example of #Grace - the unforced rhythm of God's love.

You and the word of God. The bible is God's love letter to us. You've probably heard that said before. For the sake of understanding, let's use things we can relate with. Have you ever received a love letter from someone you care about? How did you feel? Do you go over it again and again? I'm all for reading and rereading messages. Now let's flip it and say you wrote the letter. How would you feel if it was never read, or read in passing or never reacted to or acted on? Bummer, eh? The bible is a love letter written over the span of centuries to show you the heart of an unrepentant lover. The whole bible. Read a verse today and enjoy it. You can start with one of my favorites. Romans 8:37-39. Okay. Verses. Enjoy #Wednesday. #Grace #faithfulfather #faith

Every time I make a power apology Every time I do something next level on Excel And so many more... Thank you. * Every time you call me 'sis' and I'm not sure how to react so I just tingle inside. You've been good to me. Thank you Mama T. God's favor and grace will keep you and yours. This year is about to be massive! #HappyBirthday!

Jesus loves me, this I know For the bible tells me so His love goes further to show me too Feels overwhelming in an humbling yet empowering way. The way he says, 'I'll care for you' The things he does to care for me. * #thiskindoflove #blessed #grace #Loved #strengthened #peace #faith #faith #faith #grace #onlygrace Just be loved. That's all he's asking of us really. To just be loved.

A Monday #throwback? I want to write fiction againnnnnn!!! I believe the response to that is, ''Write it na. Who's holding your hand?"😭😭 I felt a story last night. It's making me ☺ on the inside. * But before then, I'll be sharing some old stories off the blog that has missed me like crazy. Enjoy - The Grey Area, a story of abuse I started in 2015 and had Phoebe Ajayi as a co-writer. Reeeaaddd up!! * P.S: My #Canva class holds in the second week of June. You can sign up on bit.ly/learnwithotd. #fiction #shortstory #writer #design

Wrapped up in one question were these: Will you give up your blooming career for a life with me? Will you close down your flourishing lifestyle website for this? Will you change your style for me? No more short dresses & colorful nail polish; dark colored cloths & trousers are rare, and we wear British designers only. Will you give up your right to ever be alone in public? Will you give up your right to vote? Will you change your church for me? Will you give up social media, random fun pictures and signing autographs for your fans? Will you join me in this life of extreme scrutiny & expectations? Will you always stop eating when the Queen is done even if you aren't full, and stay up even if you're tired and the Queen is yet to retreat? Will you be open to learning and following so many other weird things that makes my family the family we are? Will you marry me, Meghan? And she said 'Yes'. What a man this Harry guy must be. What confidence he had to ask. What he saw in her and just thought, nah, tradition or whatever, gotta have her! And oh Meghan!!! #royalwedding #harryandmeghan #love #sacrifice #classywedding #simplicityisnotcheap #historychangers P.S: All couples do make sacrifices. Own your own and celebrate all the beauty it comes with.

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Will 1 hour be enough to catch up on the royal wedding??? Just a few photos have me 😭😍 But I am super grateful I was part of #thebosswomanconference. Stepping out of comfort zones. Scary but #fearless. 📷 - @bolajohnphotography (Good to meet you doc)

#SWIPE. SWIPE. SWIPE. • From teaching interns the basics of #Canva so I could delegate simple deliverables to them, I taught my first official live class on May 5 and it was good. Plus, it is only getting better. 😎 • I have a Canva class on Skillshare too from a year and half ago. Please only watch it to satisfy your curiosity. 😂 #learnersedition • Next class is coming up soon. Swipe. Swipe. Swipe to get a small gist of it. Then, share this with a friend. Thank you * P.S: A free class for teenagers in the works. You can drop a DM with the name of a smart teen you know (or drop yours if you are). Limited spaces. #content #onlinegraphicdesign #onlinecontent #digitalcontent #entrepreneur #socialmedia #designclass #canvaclass #socialmediadesign #instagrampost #onlinecourses

Thou shalt find the link on her bio @ursulasebastine @ursulasebastine. Regrann from @ursulasebastine - WHO'S READY? Today's video is up and we have both juicy gist and juicy street style feature from the @gtbank food and drink festival!! Click on the link in bio to watch the full video! Don't forget to drop a comment, share and subscribe! 😁 @youtubenigeria @youtube @nigerianyoutubers Edited by the good people @nostalgianigeria - #regrann

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