A Step Towards Financial Independence

 The first step they say to finding the solution is to know the problem. If so, don't work for money, make money work for you and you'll be on your way to gaining financial independence.

You know, sometime earlier in the year I read a book which opened my eyes to some of the problems that make people struggle financially and according to the author, what differentiates the rich from the poor is financial literacy. 

Many people today make money just so they can spend it all out again. But if you know how this circle works, you'll no longer be a slave to it. 

To this end, I admonish...

Stop enriching others while you drown in your own pool of debt. Become your own boss and it starts with fueling your passion and walking towards actualizing that dream.

Invest your resources and time into it, for I believe we cannot totally commit ourselves to something we are not financially committed to. 

By then, every penny that has gone into it automatically becomes your employee. And the good thing about money is that it works 24 hours a day and can work for generations, without asking for a paycheck I must add, Lol. 

Kay Magnate 

Killers Of Our Destiny

Waking up every day with a dream and an empty pocket on your Jean may seem to be the easiest thing for you to do these days but the more they try to frustrate your effort in the fulfillment of your dreams, the more ruthless and determined you should be to achieving them. 

It is a wicked world out there and no matter how much work that's put into making sure your set goals and life aspirations come true, there are people who are set out to nullify every of those endeavors and would rather make you seem lazy, lost and out of place. 

The truth is, I never use to believe in spiritual warfare but it’s real, trust me and only God can ultimately save us from the killers of our destiny. 

With that said, what makes it worse and heartbreaking is the fact that we run to our pastors, prophets and spiritual leaders in general for some kind of safety and comfort and sadly but often true, they are actually the vessels to which these evil plots are carried out. 

Funny enough, initially it seemed pretty hard for me to come in terms with this fact because I couldn't just place my hands on why a man of God would stoop so low into allowing himself to be used by the same people he was ordained to preach and wrestle against in the first place. 

However, it is beginning to make perfect sense to me, what the scripture was trying to say in the book of Isaiah 9:15-16 and guess at this point, it's safe to say that the church can be most persuasive but my vow is to God, not to the man who murder in His name. 

To this end, I conclude by advocating that we begin to love and serve the God of man and not the man of God. Fear Him, believe in His deliverance, keep pushing and most importantly, let nothing and no one stop you from reaching out and fulfilling your dreams. 

Kay Magnate 

Winning Begins With Our Attitude, Get A Clue

You may seem devastated and out of luck when you find yourself at a crossroad where nothing seems forthcoming and it just feels like you're taking a step forward and ten steps back. Life has its ways of breaking a man and squeezing the motivation out of him, but what makes it beautiful despite the shortcomings and frustration you dine with every day, is the fact that you've already been able to win the war in your mind, having concluded that nothing will ever make you give up on getting to that desired destination. 

At this point, letting go of the fight feels much a harder fit to achieve and will rather keep pushing against all odds and that for me is the definition of a glorious man. God never said it will be easy, He only guaranteed us that He'll always be there with us through the storm. The truth is, if it came easy, we wouldn’t really appreciate its worth and when you're a major project of God's, be rest assured that you won't only go through the storm but will almost get drown in it and when the tides no longer frightens you, He comes to the rescue, knowing fully well that you're ready to swim its banks, and that my friend, is the kind of soldiers the Lord is in the business of making. 

Instead of whiling up in self-pity and engaging in demoralizing thoughts, why not begin to learn the lessons of life that the storms bring your way and put it upon yourself to know and understand what it is actually preparing you for, because only then can you qualify for the glory ahead. As hard as it may seem to comprehend but the truth still remains that there can never be a glory without a story. Apparently, the depth of your struggles will determine the height of your success. And you know, Sam Adeyemi often says that we cannot rise beyond the quality of our thoughts, which makes perfect sense to me by the way because it all begins in our mind. Basically, if you can think it, you can fake it and better still, live it. So braise up and start living the dream that starts within you.

Luckily enough, I believe you've been racing on the right track and it won't be too long before you arrive at the finish line if you find yourself fitting in the same shoe as I was writing this piece, because it only shows that you haven't given up on your dream and will give all it takes to making them come true. Basically, the only thing I believe that kept you this far is your attitude, that ever burning desire not to give up, because every other thing I must add, plays second fiddle to that. Without the right attitude, our passion, dream and hopes for the future dies and get buried right before our own very eyes long before life itself comes along to strangle the living day out of us. 

"There is no dream too big for you, winning begins with your attitude. Get your mind right and faith it till you make it. Hustle Hard, Hustle Right and Hustle God", I believe those are words of Toke Makinwa, the bestselling author of "On Becoming" and you can make them yours today. I know how frustrating life can get when you find yourself pitching the ball from the wrong side of the line. But remember, when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. It is not over till you win. Inherit a more aggressive mindset by studying the word, reading great books written by great minds and above all, looking to the mirror not to see who you are but who you want to be. God bless !

Kay Magnate

Living My Own Romance, Inspirational Novel

I really don't care about the fat checks and huge sacks of Naira notes because I know they'll come at the right time. What matters to me right now is touching lives and helping the lost and hopeless rediscover themselves. You know, life is not a bed of roses but through my pen I try to hand you a rose with a scent so strong, it paves a way through. However, It is okay if you don't acknowledge the great work the Lord is doing through me, in as much as you profess the transformation it's doing in you and spend each day aspiring to live to your greatest potential. 

I am just but a loyal and humble servant of the most high whose greater reward waits in heaven. The righteous like I'm told die with a lot of benefit and let's also not forget the wonderful blessings I get to enjoy right here on earth as well. The truth is, no one quits his or her job and walks about their broke asses each day dedicating their lives to doing the father's work and lives to regret obeying the instruction to do so. And just because I know this and can count on His promises, I am not moved by humans. I mean, human acknowledgment and fat checks just don't cut it, especially when I find myself in the midst of mortals who have sold their souls and lost total touch with the true essence of creation and would do just about anything for riches and self-recognition.

It is okay to be appreciative when you come across a good line gracing my pages but leave all praise and glory to the one who has sent me because the words belongs to him, I'm just lucky enough to be the vessel that banks them. If there's anything I've learnt through my long years in christian-dom and life generally, then it's to give honor to whom due and spend each second humbling myself because the owner of these gifts we possess and boast so much about can take them all away, by just a single snap of His fingers. 

Having said that, I admonish we live each day taking full advantage of the grace bestowed upon us but spend not a single day allowing ourselves to be carried away because that would only be paving way for pride to set in and that my friends is like purchasing a one way ticket to 'self-destruct'. You know, I've spent the past months sharing with you all some privileged information and life drama, and many of which happens to be my own personal story and today I would say, “My blog is about living my own romance and inspirational novel.”

 God bless!

Kay Magnate

There's No Shame In Being A Broken Man

You reach the bottom of the mountain much quicker than you reach the top. In other words, it is a pretty difficult task to climb your way up the ladder of success but dame easy to fall off and find yourself back at the bottom of that very ladder. Be silent and pray. You will need it. The truth is, not too many of us make it to see the day we would be able to make a statement. So amidst the pain and life struggles, be grateful if you eventually make it through. 

It is not how soon but how well as a very popular saying goes, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should sit your lazy ass down and always wait on luck to come to the rescue, because you just might run out of it sooner than you think and get knocked out by life. Success will never lower its standards to accommodate you. You have to raise your standards to achieve it. God provides food for every bird but not in their nest. Rise up to the challenges ahead of you and conquer your fears.

The fact you woke up today and your precious life hasn't been taken away from you is yet another great opportunity to become the man and woman you've always dreamed off. However, you must know that you have a lead role to play in this life's greatest adventure of rediscovering self and fulfillment of destiny. Do not ask God to guide your footsteps if you're not willing to move your feet. Success is sought for. You can't just sit down, you have to get up and act. Heaven they say help those who help themselves.

Although I know you may be scared because you're not sure of what awaits you at the other side of the line but may I remind you that courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success. Choose to start a new reign over lack, disappointment, failure, impossibilities and watch God crown your effort with a golden platt. Every path we take leads to another choice and some choices could change everything. Every dame moment for the rest of our life hangs on it but I've got a choice I have to make and I suggest you do the same.

I know things have been pretty difficult and you might be at the point of giving up but just before you do, I want you to realize that the depth of your struggles will determine the height of your success. God allows us to go through the test to create a testimony, that's how it works. It is not over until you win my dear friend. A present inconvenience may be necessary for a long term benefit. Your current position isn't as important as the direction you're headed in. Don't look at where you've been but where you're going to.

When the pain is deep, go deeper in prayer. And though I cannot promise you to have a smooth journey but this I can, God will never abandon us in times of trouble. When storms come your way, just remember you know the master of the wind. And may I conclude by saying, "The world breaks everyone; the good, the bad, the brave and those it doesn't break, it kills. There's no shame in been a broken man, you just have to pick up the pieces and start rebuilding." 

Kay Magnate

The Testimony Of A Repented, Apologetic Me

God created us so wonderfully and beautifully and not only did He do that but also gave us dominion over everything he made; both on land, in the air and under the sea. However, many of us have decided to recreate ourselves due to some earthly factors that are swiftly beginning to lead us astray, with selfish innovations having to top that very list but after a careful and critical analysis of the true essence of my creation and what I stand to lose if I perished in my old sinful and lustful ways, I've come to a realization that I've been living a wasteful life and can't afford to spend the very next minute unsure of my eventual end and that orchestrated a change in me and the best thing I've done since my birth was to hit that reset button and today I'm back to my old selfless self that does not only acknowledge but glorifies the Lord and the purpose for which I was created. 

Now many may wonder what inspired the sudden need for a change in me. I mean, why am I just beginning to see the need to fill the vacuum that has been left empty for decades through sin and my lustful desires, why have I been so blind to the fact that I needed God more than He needed me and only just deciding to live righteously after dedicating most of my youthful days to playing the devil's advocate. Well, these and many more out of curiosity would cross our minds but like I always say, it's funny how and when we tend to find God and my story is one of those very funny episodes as love or better still, an heartbreak lead me to God as I remember vividly well how I gave my life to Christ after a breakup that got a grown man crying like a little baby. 

You know, she was young, beautiful, ambitious and very intelligent just to mention a few. As a matter of fact, she had a lorry-load of attributes that a man would die for and that made it so easy to fall in love with her. I was working with an International Holiday company at the time we met and was doing pretty well for myself too. However, I felt unfulfilled regardless and saw a need for a change and the only thing that made sense at the time was to put my creativity in use so I decided to quit my job and sign up for a photography school where my heart had always led me. 

No doubt, I knew it wasn't going to be an easy fit to achieve but I also knew I needed to and had to put in everything I've got; my savings, my time, my heart and my relationship was as stake as well and that imbibed a fear in me but I tried to shake it off, reassuring myself that everything was going to be okay and thank God for His special grace, I was opportune to be accepted into training by one of the best hands in the industry and he mentored me wholeheartedly, at least till the point I gave up and quit like I always did when something seemed too hard and impossible and that's another lesson I'm hoping that you all learn reading this piece because nothing good comes easy and we should never give up on what we believe in, no matter how difficult it may seem to achieve them. The fact that you could start it, you can finish it.

Anyway, back to my story… I started strongly and passionately no doubt but I was beginning to run down on funds after investing so much into acquiring my camera, lenses, paying for transportation in and out of work every day and feeding. It was a very tasking and demanding period for me as I woke up early and worked my butt out each day so as to achieve my goals and make my girlfriend proud but little did I know she had problems with the decision of quitting my job and chasing after something that wasn't visible and realistic, even though she had pretended to be in support initially. But then of course, human will always be human and it's just amazing how God tend to deal with us on a daily without losing His head and yet loving us unconditionally despite our unbearable excesses and that inspires me really. 

You know, she started acting strangely and became so distant and before I knew it, she was out there celebrating her birthday with a new suitor of hers while I stayed on my bed helplessly and sad I must add, because I was low on cash and didn't have the funds to take her out. And as if that wasn't terrible enough, she kept on changing her status on her blackberry messenger knowing fully well that I was on it and will be devastated by it. Apparently, she was already in a relationship with this dude she only just met on Facebook who has been chatting her up and also just got back from Canada and the fact I wasn't where I needed to be financially made it so easy to be tossed into the bin like a piece of trash but yea, she eventually payed for it with a more excruciating heartbreak as she was dumped the second her virginity was taken from her. Good readings….

Meanwhile, I had broken down and almost cried my eyes out before karma came calling and on one faithful evening I decided to take an evening walk to one of my favorite hangouts where I normally get high on my own supply and it was right there I gave my life to Christ while I was puffing on that 'weed' I spent over thirty minutes wrapping due to the state that I was in. I mean, my fingers just kept twinkling as it romanced the rizla. It was that day, the sixth day in the month of June, 2013, a date I still have written on my wall till this very day that I gave my life to Christ in a 'smoke joint' and went on to confess Him on a holy altar just a couple days after because I needed him to console me and help bring back my peace and indeed, He did. And ever since, there has not been any looking back from living aligned to His way, although there are some moment I got carried away but I was quick enough to acknowledge my sins and pray myself back to His loving and merciful hands.  

And with all these said, now I put it out to you, when and what led you to Christ? You know, you don't have to be shy about it. As a matter of fact, you have every reason to be proud of it because that was the best day of your life and should forever be thankful of it. Many have found Christ while locked behind bars, some while lying down helplessly on that hospital bed at the point of death and some were lucky enough to know Him from their youth. However, it really doesn't matter when and how it happened, what really matters is the fact that we know Him, confessed Him and dwelling in Him and only pray that the good Lord continue to give us the grace that we need so as not to backslid and someday we all shall meet and dwell with Him when that trumpet finally sounds. Rejoice!!!

Kay Magnate