The Future

Hello from your somewhat torn Chubby Bunny,

What if you knew your future? What would you do if you knew what was going to happen tomorrow or a few months from now or even in the next ten years? What will you change?

I know a lot of you will be thinking "well that's a bit far-fetched" "how will I know I even know" "no one knows tomorrow except God".

And well I agree with you but what if the prophecy/ revelation came from God through your dreams and through his servant? Then what will you do?

Would you change your life to fit so PERFECTLY with the path that would lead to that destination God has planned for you?
Or would you hope that everything falls into place as life goes on with you praying that where you are is already part of your path?
Or would you just ignore and live because you know, YOLO!!!

As a Christian, I know and I try (regardless of my humanity) to work wholly based on the spirit so when God gives me a revelation about what is to come, I don't fight it because I know he wants the absolute best for me and would never stare me wrong.

But (forgive me if it seems like I'm questioning God) what if he tells you that you will lose your friends, that they will no longer have such a strong presence in your life and these friends (at least for now) have been there for you, have been a wonderful support system? Then how do you come to terms with that inevitable loss that is bound to happen?

I feel like I have started to mourn for what has not been lost but will be and it doesn't allow for total peace of mind. I cannot be as free as I used to be with said friends and I no longer have anyone to confide in because they now seem so temporary just waiting to fade out of my life.

With all being said I know who my God is and he would never leave me feeling so downcast. He has a plan and I have already surrendered my life to him a long time ago. I prayed for his will to be done and for him to take control of my life and if that means he has to take some people out then so be it.

A prayer is laid in my spirit "Lord, as you reveal more of yourself to me and as you give me more knowledge of what is to come also give me strength and more of your spirit to know that even when these messages seem so scary, so beyond me or my ability. Let me not have any fear for you are with me and you have a plan not just for me but for this world and you will see me through and give me all the resources and destiny helpers that will bring me to my destination. Amen"

Because the thing with life is that there are some people who are with you for a season and some for a reason. Life is in stages, as we meet people who are our helpers at a certain stage they do not remain helpers forever so sometimes they do not come with us to the next stage of life. It is not by any fault of theirs, it has been decreed from the start of your relationship and if we choose to turn away from God's plan then you find yourself moving from what was once a sweet relationship to a toxic one. But I do not pray for that to happen to anyone.

So as for this Bunny when God says it's time to get some people out of my life, although I'd miss them so dearly, I will be saying 'Boy Bye' like Beyonce´ because I am not waiting to see the repercussions of disobedience.

That is another rant for you today. Funny, I started this post feeling downcast but now everything is in perspective.

Love Aunty Bunny xxx.

This is a segment of Benny's Diaries.

Update

Hello from your Happy Chubby Bunny,

I took a little break to travel back to school, unpack and settle down for the new session. I am a university student and well, it has been stressful coming back to school.

My body hurts, I want to sleep the pain away but there is so much to be done. I have new flatmates that I've barely seen or spoken to but at the end of the day, I am very excited for the new year ahead. I pray it inspires me with more material for this blog...cannot rant about nothing, can I?

That is it from me today sorry it's not much. I'm off to bed.

Love, Aunty Bunny xxx.

 This is a segment of Benny's Diaries.

Rain

Hello from your Happy Chubby Bunny

When I was younger my mum had a rule, ALWAYS have an umbrella in the car in case of rainfall.

Recently that rule has not been adhered to. I wouldn't have cared if the rain hadn't soaked me today and worst of all I was wearing sandals and I was more or less walking in dirty rain water (disgusting) :P. It got me thinking about the value of rain (cause Bunny just kept damning the rain in her head).

Prior to my outing, I prayed for the rain not to fall, at least not until I was done with all that I needed to do and was back home. BUT somewhere out there was a farmer or a lover of rain praying for the exact opposite (for the rain to fall). After all one man's poison is another man's food (except cyanide that's a universal poison...I think). Benny told me about how her A'Levels Headmaster used to say one man's banter is another man's bullying and he is so right.

In life, we all perceive and respond to situations differently so try not to impose your behaviours on others.

P.S. dear future husband, if you like to play the rain then do you but DO NOT make me join you but I do love sleeping through rain, that is the perfect weather for sleep.

Love Aunty Bunny xxx
 This is a segment of Benny's Diaries

Welcome/ Sunday Best!

WELCOME TO MY BLOG.

Hello from your Happy Chubby Bunny.

I hope we're all living life to the fullest. This is a medium to express my thoughts and talk about things that have caught my attention along the day or week (depending on when I post).

Today is Sunday (obvious yes ) but hold on I'm going somewhere. All Christians go to church on Sunday, it is the day for the congregation to gather and give praise to the Lord. I would have said it is a day for worship but I believe worship is a lifestyle (a topic for another day) and thus a daily affair. On your own you should be in constant communication with the Lord and shouldn't just wait till Sundays (topic for another day) but the day allows for the coming together of all.

Anywho, in Nigeria Sundays are the days where one brings out their Sunday best clothes and deck (this means dress for non-Nigerian readers) themselves beautifully for church. I am not one who is against looking your best, if it make you happy then please help yourself but the issue I am having is that, the need to outshine and upstage people for the best looking on Sundays has sidetracked people from the real reason we go to church, Jesus.

Once in a while I like to go in one of my Sunday bests too, I let my outside mirror the beauty I know is on the inside. I like to dress well because I live in a society that won't let you look anything but well put together. But that that doesn't stop me from going for more conservative and comfortable looks sometimes (Bunny lives with "Do you and I'll do me" philosophy).

AND it is perfectly fine if you have the time and energy to look good every Sunday morning, that is a talent. I can't do that, I need to be mentally prepared for the task.

I hope you've not given up on me and are still reading :D.

My problem with this culture is the Fashion Parade Competition that ALWAYS ensues every Sunday. The service starts out perfectly with all our attentions focused on the word and the main reason for the gathering, Jesus. But you notice the circulating eyes of MRS... and MISS...circulating around looking at the clothes of others. Then when offertory time (which in Nigeria is considered blessing time) comes around it become size up and competition time.

If your ears are sharp you'll hear the comments:
"Is she really wearing that?!?!"
"That is not her colour"
"Her tailor obviously doesn't like her"
"That dress/ skirt is too long/ short or too ill fitting"

The list goes on and on. Sometimes and this happens rarely, someone does wear what is highly inappropriate to church and I understand the need to advise them and correct them. BUT if you're not going to go talk to them face to face and would rather talk behind their back then please SHUT UP.

Modesty is a societal construct, God says come as you are to him and he will give you rest, he doesn't care about your clothes or your money, just your heart (a lot of you will argue on my usage of this and that's okay) but you do not know the other person's life. Maybe that is the best thing that they had in their wardrobe and they are cutting their coat according to their size by wearing what they have rather than borrowing or stealing.

You don't live in their shoes so do not judge them and before you point fingers kindly check yourself.

Is your life truly as clean and as put together as your Sunday best suggests???

ALWAYS LEND A HELPING HAND AND NOT A JUDGING EYE: THAT IS THE LOVE THAT THE BIBLE TELLS US TO HAVE FOR EACH OTHER.

Let's have a discussion together feel free to comment and share with others.

Love, Aunty Bunny xxx.

This is a segment of Benny's Diaries.