Up and Forward

Up & Forward is a collection of Bible verses and/or inspiring messages or short articles from our friends. We hope you find them truly inspiring and challenging to get you up from the state of despair and moving forward with hope for a brighter future in Christ Jesus.

“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can hear the sound of a victory parade. I can see the clouds of uncertainty dispersed, the valley of despair exalted, the mountain of obstacles brought low and the crooked path of disappointments made straight. Surely, these times have an expiry date. When they are gone, I shall remain - better and stronger.” - Abiodun Fijabi

Life has two faces - the beautiful and the ugly. Happily, life is a responder and not an initiator. It watches your countenance, searches your attitude and then responds with a corresponding face - ugly for ugly, beautiful for beautiful. In essence, you choose your own life. God has given you such an incredible power to be the initiator of the life you live and not a responder to the events of history.

What’s going to be? You decide.
- Abiodun Fijabi -

It's too late in the day to give up now. I have committed so much in prayers, faith and concerted actions. I have seen the Promised Land and, by my God, I shall get there.

I know I must not allow the current doubt to gain traction. I know I must not look back lest I become faint-hearted. I know I have to do something about the lingering self-doubt if I don't want to crash out.

Dear Lord. I take your hands by faith, hoping against hope and daring to sail above my fears. I know you will take my hands and lead me as only you can.

With your arms around me, Lord, I shall enjoy the journey without losing focus on my destination.
- Abiodun Fijabi -

My tears have been my food
    day and night,
while people say to me all day long,
    “Where is your God?”

These things I remember
    as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go to the house of God
    under the protection of the Mighty One[d]
with shouts of joy and praise
    among the festive throng.

Why, my soul, are you downcast?
    Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God,
    for I will yet praise him,
    my Saviour and my God.
Psalm 42:3-5