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Nelson Izah
The Rising Podcast is hosted by Nelson Izah every Friday evening where he shares insight on the word of God and how we can learn to spread the gospel abroad.
In this episode of The Rising Podcast, a determined protagonist must overcome their own spiritual complacency in order to gain divine insight and access the promised wedding feast.
You will learn:
1. What does the parable of the ten virgins teach us about spiritual readiness?
2. How can faith and spiritual discipline help us to meet life's challenges?
3. What can we learn from the parable of the ten virgins about alignment to the will of God?
In the parable of the ten virgins, the wise virgins were prepared for the arrival of the bridegroom because they had extra oil to keep their lamps lit. This extra oil symbolizes spiritual discipline, which is essential for believers in Christ to be prepared for His return.
Spiritual discipline refers to the habits and practices that help us maintain a strong and consistent relationship with God. It involves regularly reading the Bible, praying, attending church, participating in small group studies, and practicing spiritual disciplines like fasting, meditation, and solitude. By engaging in these practices, we deepen our faith, grow closer to God, and become more attuned to the Holy Spirit's leading in our lives.
In the context of the parable, spiritual discipline is what enabled the wise virgins to keep their lamps lit and be prepared for the bridegroom's arrival. Similarly, by developing spiritual disciplines, we keep our hearts and minds focused on Christ, ready and waiting for His return.
Spiritual discipline requires commitment and effort, but the rewards are immeasurable. By developing habits that keep us focused on Christ and His teachings, we become more like Him, and our lives reflect His love and grace to those around us. Furthermore, when we practice spiritual discipline, we become better equipped to handle the challenges and trials that we face in life.
In summary, the parable of the ten virgins teaches us that spiritual discipline is crucial for our preparation for Christ's return. It involves regularly engaging in spiritual practices that help us grow in faith and deepen our relationship with God. By developing spiritual discipline, we become more like Christ and are better prepared to face the challenges of life and the uncertainty of Christ's return.
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I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on completing another 365-day journey. I pray that God Almighty will shine his glory and light on you. This episode of today's podcast will teach us the importance of making God the center of our lives. If you take the time to reflect on the previous years, you will clearly see how much of your life requires alignment, and the only way to live a fulfilled life is only in the secret place of the Most High God. Please listen and share, and make every effort to never leave the secret place of the Most High God, because it is there that the mystery of your life is born and revealed. I pray that God will open your eyes to see the plan he has for you today.
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What determine your process in life is the ability for you to identify your true source, as we approach the second quarter of the year its important we take out time to re-evaluate our lives and how far we've come. This episode will help us to re-identify our true identity in Christ Jesus as the source of our lives.
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It doesn't matter where you are or what you have been through, what matters is your ability to not allow your past or present situation or circumstances define you. You need to keep your heads up. I believe this episode will open your eyes to a new possibilities in your life. It's never too late to get started. Just keep pressing on.
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In order for the Father to conform us to the image of His Son (see Romans 8:29), we must abide in Christ. What does it mean to abide? It means to remain, rest, stay, wait, and continue. Abiding in Christ, then, involves waiting upon the Lord and entering into His peace. "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).
Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: he that abide in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without [separately, apart from] me ye can do nothing" (John 15:5). Just as a branch draws its life-source from the vine, believers must stay connected to Christ for His life to flow through them and produce spiritual fruit. Branches "live and move and have their being" (Acts 17:28) only by the life of the vine.
Abiding in Christ is a patient expectancy; it is neither wasteful idleness nor anxious striving. "My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him"
(Psalm 62:5). Abiding in Christ, therefore, means to draw supernatural strength from the presence of the Lord and walk moment by moment in the leading of His Spirit.
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Moving Forward is important in life if you want to make progress. Forward is defined as toward the front; in the direction that one is facing or traveling; onward so as to make progress; towards a successful conclusion; toward the future; and ahead in time. May these episode inspire you to keep moving forward so that you may live your dreams.
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The cross is the place where all the wounds of sin are healed. If you suffer from emotional problems--guilt, anxiety, depression, anger, or whatever--there is healing in the cross of Christ. If you are going through tragedy or suffering, there is comfort in abundance as you contemplate the sufferings of the spotless Savior on your behalf. After all, Peter wrote these very words to slaves who were suffering unjustly under cruel masters. The words about Christ’s wound (referring to the welts produced by whipping) must have spoken to the hearts of these slaves who were whipped unjustly. Peter knew that meditating on the cross would produce in them a heart of overflowing gratitude to the One who bore so much on their behalf.
Keeping the cross of Christ central will protect you from the many winds of false doctrine blowing in our day.
The big question is "What does it mean to you?".
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To work in God image is to exercise dominion. We cannot fully understand and operate in the dominion mandate without a relationship with Jesus Christ because in him lies the fullness of all things and the dominion over all are under him as the Lord of all.
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Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.
Although no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending. It on depends on you. How do you intend to be remembered, what legacy will you leave behind? You can't be greater than your mind and imagination, you need to stretch yourself.
Getting starting is your engine to creating your future. This episode encourages us to get started, no matter the challenge, no matter our background, all that matter is YOU.
Start Now, not tomorrow. Now!
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Without focus, you will be leaving life without impact and purpose. We need to realize the importance of narrowing down our discipline to focus on areas that will create an impact in our community, family and the world.
This episode takes us to the revelation of going back to the drawing of our lives by seeking God's help to help us align his thought and our thought to the initial plans he has for us.
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People volunteer for a wide number of reasons that may include helping out the community, assisting with a cause through a charity, becoming a board member of a local community organisation, learning about something new as well as offering your expertise to support others. Whatever the reason, often the benefits are significant not only from a direct and positive outcome for the organisation or people you are assisting but for your own personal development. Consider some of the benefits:
Allows you to develop new skills or even provides an opportunity to maintain or even develop existing skills.
Sometimes it is difficult to get experience so volunteering provides a great way to get a foot in the door into a particular industry and even within a specific organisation you want to work in. This can be ideal when looking for a new job or trying to make a career change.
Provides a great opportunity to develop your personal and professional network. If running a business you may be able to make referrals or receive referrals from these people.
You are most likely volunteering because you want to make a difference and this in itself can have a positive outcome on your health and wellbeing. Your personal satisfaction, self-esteem and sense of fulfilment will grow and studies have shown that volunteering can improve your health especially if coping with an illness.
Volunteering provides a great counter balance if you have a busy lifestyle, especially if you have a demanding job. In some cases it can help put things in perspective and result in appreciating the other side of life and the people you are assisting by getting an understanding of their circumstances.
Volunteering often brings people together from diverse and cultural backgrounds that you may not have been exposed to in your regular day to day activity. This not only includes people from different countries but people with disabilities.
The above represents only a few areas of personal development you can obtain through volunteering but there are so many more. One of the great outcomes of volunteering is that you are often receiving a level of accomplishment, achievement or personal satisfaction that you otherwise may not be able to gain in your day to day activities – and at the same time the community is gaining as well.
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Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process may result in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.
I believe this episode will help us understand the reason why we should meditate and how we can build a routine that can help us keep track of growth when it come to meditation. Stay tune and connected.
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This episode talks about "The 3rd Law of Behavior change is make it easy" its talks about taking action rather than being in motion.
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Your mind serves as a portal that can transform your life, you have the power to design what sort of life you want for yourself. Everything that makes you, you starts from your mind. So start your day with a positive mindset. God bless you all.
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Roman 12 vs 2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
This episode talks about the Five(5) steps to renewing your mind. Our minds play a great role in shaping who we are and what we are. Everything that makes you, YOU, starts from the inside(Mind). I pray this episode opens up our heart to the word and revelation of God.
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The world is so busy and humans get into such routines it’s easy to forget that you are in control of your life. But your mind is extremely powerful and in charge of turning your thoughts into reality.
Too many people forget this and focus on all the bad, negative events instead of thinking of the positive ones. If you want to create a beautiful, inspiring life you need to control your thoughts on a regular basis.
“I found that when you start thinking and saying what you really want then your mind automatically shifts and pulls you in that direction. And sometimes it can be that simple, just a little twist in vocabulary that illustrates your attitude and philosophy.” — Jim Rohn
Never forget the power of your words. A simple change in your vocabulary can have a powerful effect on what you signal to your mind.
Choose to never speak badly of yourself by saying things like “I am fat, I am dumb or I am a failure.” Because, your mind is always listening and if told something enough times, it will begin to listen.
Program your mind for success by speaking success in your future. Talk, write, and affirm what you are trying to achieve on a regular basis. Your mind is always eavesdropping on your self-talk, choose carefully.
This episode helps us to understand the important of our mind. Let keep designing our future and destiny through the power of our mind.
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This episode talks about the importance of the family and friend in contributing to shaping our habits and who we are. This is an interesting episode and I will encourage us to please pay attention to every details and also drop in feedback and observation.
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Standing up is a way to take charge of your life, standing means creating a conducive environment to help you lead. This episode talks about taking charge of your environment, designing an environment where you can create the future you want.
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This episode talks about the chapter 6 and 7 of the Atomic Habit by James Clear. The human body has about eleven million sensory receptors. Approximately ten million of those are dedicated to sight. Some experts estimate that half of the brain's resources are used on vision. Given that we are more depend on vision than on any other sense, it should come as no surprise that visual cues are the greatest catalyst of our behavior. For this reason, a small change in what you see can lead to a big shift in what you do.
Environment design is powerful not only because it influences how we engage with the world but also because we rarely do it. Most people live in a world others have created for them. But you can alter the spaces where you live and work to increase your exposure to positive cues and reduce your exposure to negative ones. Environment design allows you to take back control and become the architect of your life. Be the designer of your world and not merely the consumer of it.
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This episode takes on the journey of the importance of vision, according to Habakkuk 2 vs 1-3, the bible spoke about writing your vision and setting it upon tables that whosoever seeth it can run with it. There is no new thing under the sun, setting up your vision commands clarity of purpose and directions. I pray this episode blesses you. God bless you and remain bless.
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Procrastination is known as a destiny killer and one way to fly beyond your reach is to be deliberate on the things you do, the tiny things we neglect that seems unimportant ends up becoming important over time. This episode is said to encourage us to learn on how take every little things very serious, moving an inch every day, no matter how small or tiny it is can cause massive transformation in your life. Lets move guys. Feel free to reach out on whatsapp: +2348182936088.
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This episode talks about how to start a new habit and the importance of awareness towards our habit that the process of behavior change always starts with awareness. Before you can change any habit, you need to be aware of the habit first before change can occur.
This episode talk about not throwing out your old/current ability because you want to create a new habit, that possible way to handle or a create a new one is to stack your current habit with the new habit. We talked about habit stacking which is a strategy you can use to pair a new habit with a current habit. The habit stacking formula is: After [CURRENT HABIT], I will [NEW HABIT].
SO in a simple process on how to create or develop a new habit is to identify a current habit you already do each day and then stack your new behavior on top. This is called habit stacking.
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Text: Acts 1 vs 1- 14
Waiting is not just something we have to do while we get what we want. Waiting is the process of becoming what God wants us to be. What God does in us while we wait is as important as what it is we are waiting for. Waiting, biblical waiting, is not a passive waiting around for something to happen that will allow us to escape our troubles. Waiting does not mean doing nothing. It is not fatalistic resignation. It is not a way to evade unpleasant reality.
Those who wait are those who work, because they know their work is not in vain. The farmer can wait all summer for his harvest because he has done his work of sowing the seed and watering the plants. Those who wait on God can go about their assigned tasks, confident that God will provide the meaning and conclusions to their lives and the harvest to their toil. Waiting is the confident, disciplined, expectant, active, and sometimes painful clinging to God. It knows that we will reap a reward.
When Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem, he was telling them that that this was a means of experiencing his peace, his prosperity, and his power. In waiting they would catch the wind of God's Spirit. In waiting they would see God move.
I. Waiting on the Lord requires patient trust
We live by the adage: Don't just stand there, do something. While God often says to us: Don't just do something, stand there.
A. Waiting means that we give God the benefit of the doubt that he knows what he is doing
B. Waiting is God's way of seeing if we will trust him before we move forward
That trust is a patient trust. Whether it has to do with our relationships, our finances, our careers, our dreams, or our churches. We have to trust that God knows what he is doing.
II. Waiting on God reminds us that God is in control
Sometimes people ask, "But what do I do while I'm waiting?" Good question. During those waiting times take on the active role of a watchman. "I wait for the Lord, my soul waits," declared the Psalmist, "I wait for Yahweh; I wait and put my hope in His word. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning - more than watchmen for the morning" (Ps. 130:5-6).
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Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education(link is external), in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children, youth and adults behind.
Today, 258 million children and youth still do not attend school; 617 million children and adolescents cannot read and do basic math; less than 40% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa complete lower secondary school and some four million children and youth refugees are out of school. Their right to education is being violated and it is unacceptable.
Now is the time to power education by stepping up collaboration and international solidarity to place education and lifelong learning at the centre of the recovery.
Today's episode is set to encourage us to take the lead by getting involved to ensure "No child is left behind". The only way to create the future we want to see or leave start from today, it starts from the little things we do today to create the future of our dreams and the only way to get started is to just start. Start from your little circle, volunteer, help if you. Just "Challenge yourself to be the change you want to see in the world".
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The Rising podcast is hosted by Nelson Izah every Monday, Wednesday and Friday where he shares insight on the word of God, on Personal growth, his experience on business development, Startups and on Friday he hosts a book review session with Olabode Ebiniyi, where they review books on Business and Startups, Personal growth, Time management. The podcast is designed for young minds who are looking for ways to hack their way into better performance, uplevelling their productivity, mindset, optimizing vitality and motivates for people to reach their full potential.
Today's podcast is to introduce us to a new dimension where we learn and expand our lives for better performance and the reason why we need to focus on "YOU", where you need to expend quality time to reflect on you, learn how to become better and improve your life. This years marks beginning of another decade and how we start it will determine how we finish it. So take it slow and steady, spend time reflecting on your past years and how this year and beyond will add meaning to the rest of your life.
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James Clear a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. His work has appeared in Entrepreneur magazine, Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and on CBS This Morning.
In this episode, we will be reviewing the second and third chapter of the Atomic Habit (How your habits shape your identity and How to build better habits in 4 simple steps) where we learn how tiny things we do constantly affect us positively or negatively and how the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits. Meaning that with the same habits, you'll end up with the same results. We will also learn that the most effective way to change our habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become.
Ensure your fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride with your popcorn close by as we take you to the journey of how your habit can shape who you are.
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This episode takes us on a journey through the scripture in 1 Chronicle 12:23-32 where we learn about how the sons of Issachar understand times and how they used it to foresee through the times of battles on what Israel ought to do and among the tribes that journey to battles they were the smallest of all in terms of numbers, the heads of them were two hundred.
Sometimes we fail to understand that it's not just the number that can or will determine how successful we are or how victorious we will be in battles, the difference between the children of Issachar and the rest was that they had a foresight ahead of them, they could see ahead, so they discovered that it's not the numbers but knowing what to do when to strike. They spent time laying down strategies that which will require just 200 men to go instead of going with thousands of men.
We need to realize the importance of understanding the time, the only way to move beyond your peers, is to think ahead, to see ahead and also knowing what to do ahead will set you up for victory and success.
This episode helps us to understand why it's important to seek for the grace of God through daily communion with him, daily fellowship with God to get the revelation of the times we at and how to strategically lay plans to move ahead.
As we spend time to listen I pray God to reveal himself to us, enlighten and open up our understanding to the revelation of his word.
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James Clear a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. His work has appeared in Entrepreneur magazine, Time magazine, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and on CBS This Morning.
In this episode, we will be reviewing the first chapter of the Atomic Habit (The Surprising Power of Atomic Habit) where we learn how tiny things we do constantly affect us positively or negatively and how the quality of our lives often depends on the quality of our habits. Meaning that with the same habits, you'll end up with the same results. We will also learn that the most effective way to change our habits is to focus not on what you want to achieve, but on who you wish to become.
Ensure your fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride with your popcorn close by as we take you to the journey of how your habit can shape who you are.
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The Rising podcast is hosted by Nelson Izah every Monday, Wednesday and Friday where he shares insight on the word of God, on Personal growth, his experience on business development, Startups and on Friday he hosts a book review session with Olabode Ebiniyi, where they review books on Business and Startups, Personal growth, Time management. The podcast is designed for young minds who are looking for ways to hack their way into better performance, uplevelling their productivity, mindset, optimizing vitality and motivates for people to reach their full potential.
Today's podcast is to introduce us to a new dimension where we learn and expand our lives for better performance and the reason why we need to focus on "YOU", where you need to expend quality time to reflect on you, learn how to become better and improve your life. This years marks beginning of another decade and how we start it will determine how we finish it. So take it slow and steady, spend time reflecting on your past years and how this year and beyond will add meaning to the rest of your life.
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