nathaniel, but you can call me faith

hey guys, thanks a lot for staying tuned. i won’t take too much of your time, but it’s been exactly two years since my sister passed away and transitioned into glory. my life’s deffo changed since that day, in so many ways. two things that hit hard is 1) during her time in the hospital, we grew much closer than we were, and 2) when she passed at 7am, i woke up at 7am. these two factors are stuck with me forever, as they’re so significant to me personally, but because she passed away in Christ, her life is anything but over; she’s living and spending eternity with the Most High! realistically, i’ll never get over losing her; as sad and difficult as it was for me to accept the fact that she physically isn’t here anymore, it made me stronger, it changed my life perspective, it amplified my faith and it made me realise that life is too short. i’m in control of my destiny, and i don’t live in doubt. instead, i live my life to the fullest each and everyday. it’s not even me more time, but it’s God assisting me, comforting me and living through me. grieving and healing is a frustrating and tiring process, and it takes a lot of time and energy to get through it, sometimes i feel like the pain is never gonna finish. but at the end of the day, the joy of the Lord is my strength, and my happiness comes from knowing the fact that she’s resting in paradise with our Creator.

i’m so grateful to God that she’s in a better place. and there isn’t a single thing on this earth or above that will separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. [Romans 8:38-39]

all that i’m working for, fighting for and living for, is all for her. may the Lord rest her soul.

~ rest in paradise g, i love you everyday ~

it always shocks me what Jesus did for us on the cross over 2000 years ago. let’s start with good friday, when Jesus took all of our sins to the cross – He was pierced for our transgressions, and was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him [isaiah 53:5]. Jesus knew exactly what was to come and yet He still went through with everything. the Holy lamb was slain before the foundation of the world – He fixed what humanity broke! the cross reminds us of our salvation, and this same salvation cannot be earned as we will never be good in the eyes of the Lord, however Jesus paid the price on the cross, erasing all of our transgressions. and it didn’t. end. there.

the gospels in the bible are relevant and beautiful books to read during this period (matthew, mark, luke & john) as they give a clear and concise description of the crucifixion and the resurrection. matthew 27:50 notes – “and when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He gave up his spirit.” today being resurrection sunday signifies the fact that JESUS IS ALIVE! death could not hold Him down, the risen King is now seated in majesty. i honestly can’t comprehend His unconditional love for us; He died for us knowing that we might not even love Him back, so why not live the rest of your life knowing that He is alive and providing for you, working through, assisting you breathing for you, being there for you? all of these things and more. His mind was kept on us whilst making this sacrifice.

mark 16:6 – “don’t be alarmed,” He said. “you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. see the place where they laid Him.” this is the day that changed everything. literally, everything. so the cross remains a vital part of our everyday lives. living for Him is completely worth it; surrender yourselves at every and any opportunity, for the love He has for you is unconditional and lasts forever. we as believers possess His power in us and He can most certainly work through us. even when we might be struggling or feel guilty in our walk with Him, we can be grateful that His death on the cross conveys that we are acceptable to God and welcomed into His presence. we are MORE than enough, we are worth it, we are God’s very own.

so my dearest reader, let Jesus have His way in your life today. i pray that you will always remember the Lord’s sacrifice for mankind, and i pray that no matter how you’re feeling right now, the Lord’s grace and mercy will be upon you every single day. happy easter and dem tings deya x

second blog kids, thanks again for staying tuned. i hope you’re all blessed – the last few weeks have been unbelievably tough and lowkey demotivating; it’s pretty hard to stay happy during a period like this, but i honestly believe that God is in control, and the beauty of this is… He genuinely is in control! i find that once people see difficulties, they’re disappointed and shaken, but children of God cannot be shaken for they know who their creator is, and they know that tough times never last (ahaha x). i still and forever will have faith, unwavering that things will turn around for our good. at the same time, this is the best opportunity to dive into the Word and expand your understanding on God and learn more about who He is.

it’s all easier said than done, but this message alone could shift your perspective on what’s going on. take me for example – i’m currently in third year and living in a studio. coming towards the end of the academic year, lectures, library, even graduation. lock arf at times like this being in your own space causes you to overthink; you feel like you only have yourself, you feel like the situation won’t get better and there’s no one else to pick you up but yourself. the reality is, as much as i have my family and loved ones, i rlly do have to pick myself up no matter what, because i have my own life to live. that’s why i give all the thanks and praise to God for helping me bounce back from all the overthinking/difficult days. allow God to shift your perspective at all times. another key thing to do is to speak positivity into every and any situation. the tongue is POWERFUL [proverbs 18:20]. you’d be so shocked at the way life changes when you adjust the way you speak and think.

i believe in you, but more importantly, God believes in you, otherwise you wouldn’t be here to read this blog. please be encouraged and uplifted by this. may your faith never run short. the Lord your God is with you everyday.

nathaniel

literally should’ve done this in january but here we are. happy new year and all of that jazz! this blog is here to encourage and uplift you, and with God’s help i know that this will touch many people. this is just the start, and i have faith, unwavering, that the blog will increase in relevance and aesthetic. i pray that the Lord will always be your vindicator. need i remind you, that you are an image bearer, uniquely made to be God’s very own. we praise Him because we are fearfully and wonderfully made; His works are wonderful, we’ve been knowing this [Psalms 139:14-15]. this year i want you to bear in mind that you have the greatest gift of all time – Jesus Christ. He rescued us, paid our ransom, voided our debt. we live our lives knowing that He doesn’t pay attention to our guilt, iniquity or transgressions, but instead, we stand on our feet knowing that we are the righteousness of Christ. the same God who assists the plants to grow, the birds to fly, the trains to run (when they aren’t being delayed) is the same God that sent His son as the means of atoning sacrifice for the sins that have already happened [Romans 3:25]. through faith and His blood. v26 – God sent His only son to illustrate justice, so as to be just, and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. at the end of the day, i 100% believe that Jesus is the answer to your deepest questions and widest concerns; no one can fulfil your needs or blow your mind the way He can.

so my dearest reader, i pray that the Lord your God will uplift you, protect you and provide for you your desires and your needs. let 2020 be your year. the world is yours.

nathaniel