I woke up this morning and couldn't contain the tears
I said PRAISE BE TO GOD for all he has done, and yet to do and all he won't do because his thoughts for me are good and not evil.
See, I look back in my life today, and I can say he made me go through those rough patches for me to appreciate my today.
HE is an awesome God. Slow to anger and plenteous in mercy.
I can STRONGLY recommend you to him today.
Look back on your life today and see the many things that would have gone wrong without the Christ in you. Bless His Holy Name.

I've been a Christian almost all my life should I say. Yes, when you hear the word Christian you do not think of the meaning first before you exclaim "oh,what church do you attend?" .

I have been a Christian but not Christ-like. When he made me a new creature I did not totally, 100% follow in the way I.e. no constant renewal of the mind. This is very deadly as a believer you need to constantly dig deeper for more of God.

Bless the name of God. I've been doing things my own way, till God said, no child my plan for you is best. Initially, I battled to accept God's plan, but when I fully yielded, I began seeing many truths and reasons in his plan.

God has brought people my way to help me in my walk and everyday I am renewed by their words and walk. Everyday I kneel in prayer saying, "thank you Jesus for this friend", I mention names as they come to memory.

I want to encourage anyone struggling spiritually, pray this prayer "Father, as I study your word, open my eyes to behold the wondrous works out of thy law. Let your spirit teach me all I need to know and may I grow hereafter, Amen." Afterwards, take up your bible and study. "Study to show thyself approved unto God" don't just read ask yourself like in Acts, "understandeth what thou readest?"

I have been blessed by this and I hope it blesses you too? If unable to understand, share with other bible Christians or here on my blog, or contact me via my emeraldogz.com contact page, the Holy spirit will explain all that needs to be understood. Glory!

I am a programmer, database developer and cyber security researcher by career. I am currently in Africa devoting my time for web development to my small firm. We currently have a number of projects going on and The Lord has been faithful.

Everyday, I wake up and do not leave my apartment here in western Africa, I sit back to work because I've got deadlines. I take a nap and wake up in the wee hours to work till dawn. I sleep in the morning and when I wake up, I devote time to studying the word and deep consecration, communicating with my Father in heaven.

Well, today took a different toll. I woke up and felt the need to dedicate time to the word and prayers. Oh yes! It's time to wait on The Lord, not just for blessings but also for more Grace and wisdom to walk with him, according to his will.

So instead of my usual work routine, this morning, I am praying, listening to sermons and watching my church summer camp going on currently in Portland, I'll be attending the UK one, that's my permanent location. God has been gracious and spending this day with him even in the midst of tight deadlines and problematic program codes, is my utmost joy. Join me if you care to, otherwise, I'll be praying for you. Blessings to you and yours!

P.S.: if you want to look through my profile, here it is www.linkedin.com/in/gigirl

It was a beautiful day. Downside, I got drenched in the rain after dressing up. Lol.

Finally got to do it. I am fully dedicating my hair to its naturality. Let's do it!

My Regime
Preshampoo with Dabur Vatica
Then prew-washed with shampoo prior to detoxing
My hair at this time needed tlc.. just after taking out braids
I didn't have my usual apple cider vinegar and bicarbonate of soda so I used:
Lime and very little amount of salt they are both good for cleansing.
This was my first time ever
Then shampoo which had Ginger for dealing with dry and over worked scalp. It did soothe my scalp
After shampoo, I deep conditioned with some henna and placenta extract and olive oil too.
After the washing process came the twisting one.

Twisting process
I used water moisturiser on my damp hair.
Then involved glycerine to lock in the moisture after sprinkling some rose water to my scalp
Pre twist:I used carrot oil first
while damp, I began the twist with shea butter.
During twisting I ensured the two parts did not mix in the process because it messes up the entire twist out.
I left it on for five days to get the perfect curls

Taking out the Twists
I took each each  twist out with Olive oil on my fingers to give it a glossy look and help my scalp.
I detangled gently leaving each part
to stay out.
It turned out as planned but I wish I have a longer hair.