The Prodigal Daughter Returns

I have heard God calling my name.(He always calls me by my real name). It makes me feel so loved  and cherished when I hear Him saying my name. While I was working at this business event, my supervisor asked me to cover a host who was scanning visitors' badges.   Instead of just scanning the barcodes on visitors 'badges, I thought it would be fun to welcome each of them by their first name. Visitors who were looking very serious broke into smiles. They loved that I had taken that second or two to acknowledge them by their name  A few of them even asked me what my name was and how I was. Later, a visitor asked me to print out a badge for him. He said he wanted to show his work colleagues when he goes back to Nigeria.  I told him my mum was half Nigerian and she and I have the same Nigerian middle name. He asked me what my middle name was and I told him. He pointed to the name on his badge that I had just printed. I was amazed to see that my middle name was the sa...

"Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord." Jeremiah 23: 24 ---- Before I became a born-again Christian, I was aware of the Holy Spirit and that He is everywhere present and was with me. I would refer to him as Spirit. When I accepted Jesus Chist as my Lord and Saviour, the Holy Spirit was no longer only with me, but now lives in me.  It's not enough to know the Holy Spirit lives in me, I have to be able to experience Him in my everyday life. While I was working at this art gallery,  I asked a colleague a question, but I didn't like the way she responded to me which I found disrespectful.  I was feeling so mad, I was thinking of having words with her next time I saw her.   I then thought, "No, I am full of the Holy Spirit which means I have the fruit of His Spirit inside of me." (See Galatians 5: 22-23) My feelings towards my colleague instantly changed.  When I saw her later, I told her I didn't mean to upset her.  She accepted my apology and we...

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." James 1: 17 "There is no need to chase what we already have, T'Pring." Spock, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  ----- I didn't bother chasing after Black Fridays deals.  Good deals are always available anyway. My SIM only contract was about to expire. I was offered a deal by a union I belong to which I can redeem from another mobile network who are offering a SIM only deal for £14 a month. I  asked my mobile network if they could match it. They couldn't, but gave me a good offer. I've  now gone from paying £25 a month to £14 a month which is great. I was  going to stay with my mobile network anyway as they are the best in the UK. I believe good deals are like God's blessings, they are always available. I only need to receive. Thank you, God! ❤️ Photo of Spock and T'Pring from Star Trek: Strange N...

One thing I love about working in so many different places is I get to have interesting conversations with people. At this art gallery, I asked a colleague, who works as a security guard, what it was like to be so tall. (He's over 6 ft tall). He said he loves seeing people's heads. I asked him if he liked tall women. "What am I going to do with a tall woman?" he said, which made me laugh. He said he likes petite women like myself who can lay their heads on his chest and feel protected. (I'm 5ft 5in which is not exactly petite, but to him I am). I told him I liked tall men too. He joked that we should go on a date. (He's not my type. I'm not into toyboys in their twenties).😊

When I was in primary school, I hated needlework. When I became an adult, I realised sewing by hand is a great skill to have. I can sew back buttons, darn socks, mend holes and hem my trousers, which I had to do today. Grateful. 🙏

On the way to work, I was thinking how polite city workers are.   When I got off the train, everyone walked orderly towards the escalator. There was no pushing or shoving, we all queued up and let each other on. I had to catch another train which was packed full. This man offered me his seat. I was really grateful to him. It's so good to travel with people who are kind and considerate. ❤️

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12: 1-2 ----- While I was getting dressed, I was half-listening to a sermon on my laptop by Pastor Charles Stanley about surrender.  He talked about how when in a battle, when one side surrenders, they give up their freedom to their adversary.  That got my attention. As I was putting on my lipstick, I said okay Lord, if I surrender all to you, can I still wear this lipstick? 😊 Please teach me how to surrender my all to you.  He told me to practice surrendering on a daily and moment to moment basis, then He can work through me at all times. When I got on the tube, I surrendered the journey to Him. One tube I got on was packed full, but th...

On this day, seven years ago, I was hanging out at the Southbank. Today I'm working at the Southbank.  As yoo can see from my selfie, I'm still wearing the same hat. Some things change while others remain the sane. 😊

I usually buy a pack of 10 packets of tissues from the Supermarket, which lasts a long time.  The other day I noticed I only had two left in the pack. I made a mental note to get a new pack soon. Look what I found on the tube last night - a pack of tissues, the brand I usually get. Thank you, Lord. 😊❤️ Photo of the tissues I found on the tube.

"that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth," Philippians 2: 10 ---- The camera on my phone takes photos  when I say "cheese." I've also discovered it also takes photos when I say "Jesus." So I now take all my selfies and photos in the name of Jesus. 😀❤️ Image courtesy of Google Images

With all the doom and gloom occurring in the world, is it any wonder why a lot of us born-again Christians believe they signify that Christ is coming very soon. I used to believe this until a Bible passage was brought to my attention, which put paid to that idea. In the Gospel of Matthew,  this is what Jesus said to his disciples about the end times: "Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." Matthew 24: 12-14, NIV Note Jesus said "And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." This means Jesus will only come back after the gospel has been preached to the WHOLE world and to ALL nations. While the Internet and modern technology has enabled many nations to have access to...

At this event I was working at, I noticed a colleague and thought her face looked very familiar, but I couldn't recall where I've seen her before. I presumed we've met at a previous booking somewhere. Later on, she noticed me and said hi. "You don't remember me, do you?" she said. I shook my head. "We've met on set," she said. "Which one?" I said. "Several sets, I never forget a face." "OK." Over the years, I've worked on set with hundreds of people. I only remember those who I am friends with on Facebook. Today as I was scrolling posts on Facebook, I saw the same colleague's face pop up on this advert, which has been appearing on my newsfeed. Aha, that's why her face looked familiar, I've seen her on Facebook! 😊

I think I have a problem  Every time I work at an event or conference, I find myself getting a cotton goody-bag, which companies give out to potential clients. I'm actually more interested in the cotton bag than the contents I got two bags today, one for my flatmate. It took a lot of self'-control to stop myself from getting more bags.  I'm working on  another event next week. May God give me the strength to resist those goody-bags.😊

"It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer;  and while they are still speaking, I will hear." Isaiah 65: 24 ---- I was thinking about an events company I've worked for in the past. I haven't heard from them in a while. I wondered whether I should call or email them to see if they had any work available. Nah, I'll leave it. They'll contact me if they have any work. An hour later, I received a call from the events company. I told him I had been thinking of them.  He asked if I was available to work at an event for two days. I told him I was only available for one day. He then booked me for the day. Wow, that was quick! Thank you, God, for providing work opportunities before I am even aware I need them. ❤️

"for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." Philippians 2:13 ---- I've lost count how many times I've asked random strangers to take my photo (with or without friends); and they have been more than willing. Lots of random strangers have also asked me to take their photos and I've had fun taking them. I never remember those random strangers who step in to take my photos, but the joy they give me is forever. I believe God is eternal joy. ❤️ "In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16: 11 An example of when a random stranger took our photo.

"Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Psalm 5: 12, NIV ---- I believe every day is an opportunity to experience, express and share the love, goodness and unmerited favour of God. It doesn't matter whether I am at work, home, church, travelling on the bus, wherever, God is always the same.  I was booked to work at this performing arts centre. I love working there as I get to meet all sorts of creatives - actors, artists, writers, musicians, etc. As the centre has many departments, you never know where they will allocate you, so you have to be flexible which makes hosting fun. The last time I worked there, I was asked to host a wedding party at the conservatory. Before our shift started, we had a briefing meeting about all the shows going on and what was expected of us. After the meeting, permanent staff were allocated shifts. Us agency staff were asked to stay behind. Another manager came and asked if any of us h...

At this art gallery I was working at, I noticed a sign over the bar that read: "Surround yourself with flavour." It reminded me of a verse in the Bible that says God's favour surrounds us like a shield. When I told the bar manager what the Bible says, she found it very interesting.  She wondered whether  their sign was a play on words. She said she was going to share that information. When I know I am constantly surrounded by God's favour, I don't need to surround myself with man's flavours. ❤️ Here's the verse from the Bible: "Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Psalm 5: 12, NIV

"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s." 1 Corinthians 6: 19- 20 ---- Before I started my shift as a steward at this classical concert, I had to check the nearest fire exit was clear in case of emergency. As I was walking down the long windy stairs from the 6th floor, I was thinking that I was going to have to walk up again. At the bottom of the stairs, I opened the doors to check that they were clear. It was time to walk up. There must have been over 100 steps. Okay, Holy Spirit, I need your help here.  Let's go! He gave me the energy to walk up.  Later, when I had to work on the second level,  I walked to the 6th level up,  with the help of the Holy Spirit.  I could have used the lift, but it's fun walking with the Holy Spirit. I couldn't work as a host in theatres, galleries...

"And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.  "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14: 16-17, 26 ----- After I logged into my laptop, I noticed I couldn't see the cursor. I moved the mouse pad, but the cursor was still not visible. As I can't navigate without the cursor,  I decided to switch the laptop off. When I pressed the power button, it simply switched off that screen and led me to the wallpaper screen and asked me to scroll down to switch the computer completely off. I couldn't scroll as the cursor wasn't working. I kept pressing the power button but it still wouldn't switch off. In desperation, I said, ...

While I was doing grocery shopping at the supermarket, I started having stomach ache and feeling nauseous. (I get that sometimes when I am in shops). I calmed myself down and told myself I only had a few more items to get. I asked a shop assistant where the eggs were and she told me to go down the next aisle. As I was looking for the eggs, I noticed this woman ahead of me having a coughing fit. I asked her if I could get her some water and she said yes. I then told the shop assistant that a customer in the next aisle needed urgent assistance and asked her to get some water.  I returned to the customer and assured her someone was going to get her some water. She apologised for her coughing fit. I told her I've had them too. I then wished her well and finished my shopping. Funnily enough, I was no longer feeling nauseous and remained calm throughout even while I was using the self-checkout. I guess when I stopped focusing on myself, I was able to experience and share God's love i...

 "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." Psalm 118: 8 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 12: 1-2 ---- A friend was raving about this AI programne he's been using, which he recommended that I look up. Out of curiosity, I registered and asked the AI programne if there was a cure for migraines. The answer that came up was there wasn't a cure, but there were various ways to manage them with medication, diet, environment and consult your doctor. I then asked if there was any cure for sickle cell anaemia. Again, the answers that came up  was no cure, but there were ways to manage them. I used to experience constant migraines and God  healed me of them. I have a friend who used to experience sickle cell anaemia and God healed her. This shows that the facts that AIs provide are based solely on human knowledge or what humans believe is possible. Those who ...

"Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Psalm 5: 12, NIV ----- When I received an availability shifts check for a museum I haven't worked at before, I thought it was a shame I couldn't do any of those shifts as I wasn't available.  Maybe, next time. Within a few minutes, I received a booking for a shift for that museum. Hang on, I didn't book that shift! I even checked my email to see if I had sent one by mistake, but there was no email sent.   I emailed my agency to let them know the booking was a mistake and they released me from the booking. Wouldn't it be fun if I can book jobs by thought alone? 😀