BEAUTIFUL MELODY!!!!

Life is like a piano. The white keys represent happiness, the black keys show sadness. But as you go through life’s journey, remember that the black keys make music too . Ehssan.

As I sat there thinking about life and the hastles that come with it, I remembered my good old piano days when I'd take my keyboard to the balcony (to depress my neighbours), label each key with the lyrics of the song I had in mind and play myself away, not minding if I was making good music or not. To me then, the piano had no wrong note because every key I hit made a good sound even if it didn't make good sense. I realised that the white keys made good music but without the black keys, there wouldn't be a beautiful melody.

There are no wrong keys in life. Each key of life, both black and white, has its purpose. Happiness and sadness will always come, but both are important to your growth and well-being as you go through life's journey. Happiness provides resolution and satisfaction whilst sadness provides perseverance and strength. We may never really be able to appreciate the good times if we have no bad times. 

So as much as we all love the high notes and white keys, let's not disregard the low notes and black keys as these are what makes a beautiful melody. 

Life is beautiful, no matter what you go through, you've got to keep living, and when you hit the low notes or feel like giving up, always remember that purpose is always born out of pain.

RIPPED!!!!!!

Poor girl!! We need to buy you some new trousers mama said...
No mama, that's what's in vogue now. They are supposed to be that way I said.

You probably can't afford new ones she further said.
Rips are cool mum, its hard to explain. I said.

This was clearly an example of an extreme generation gap, hence the conversation was lost.

Today, ripped jeans are fashionable. In fact, the more ripps, the merrier.

Now they are even labelled destroyed on the tags.
That means they were manufactured to be torn up.

And yes that's identified as cool for most of us. But in my mama's eyes, the reverse is the case.
Instead, its a public declaration of being homeless, an automatic target for pitty and an outward cry of total desperation.

For mama, it didn't matter what I said, she'd never understand.

Life, just like the ripped jeans can be very torn up.

It can seem destroyed sometimes, it can appear to be falling apart, yet it is still put together.

Yes sometimes it can be hard to explain how it can possibly be restored to someone who doesn't understand how the pain could ever make sense.

God created us knowing that we'd be broken and torn.

Originally, we were not manufactured to be that way in the beginning. But when sin entered into the world, so did pain, brokenness, ripps and tears.

Yet God still managed to turn it all into something beautiful through Jesus.

Jesus came to restore the brokenness of the world. Although the world is still torn and full of sin, plus terrible things still happen everyday, Jesus made a way to see it all differently - from a new perspective.

He made it so that God will see his perfection not our destruction.

He made it so that we could be restored and beautiful once again.

Just like a pair of wrecked jeans are still put together to form a nice outfit, so our lives are just walking wrecks still put together, through Jesus, to form beauty.

Jesus read our tags, he knew we were destroyed, but he saw that we were worth buying even at the cost of his own life.

He proved that just because something is broken, doesn't mean it can't be made beautiful.

Even though our lives are ripped up, falling apart, complete messes, Jesus can restore us still, and call us worthy of loving. Worthy of using for a greater purpose.

Without Jesus, we are just a pair of ripped up jeans, with a baggy T-shirt, scruffy socks and a cowboy hat.

With Jesus, we are a pair of ripped jeans, a nice trendy top, perfectly rugged sneakers and sweet shades.

Its a match made in heaven and in the end, its all put together just right.

After all is said and done, a life with Jesus, including the brokenness, the ripps, patches and all will end up beautiful.

MY KIMONO, FASHION & FACTS OF LIFE!!!

Hey guys,

Happy new Month!.

Hope you had a nice long weekend cuz I did myself. What did you get up to? I pretty much did something I hadn't done in a while...I went OUT!! Yup! You read that right! It sure felt great hanging out with friends at the jam rock event and a night of a thousand laughs. I do hope more of these could happen so I can finally say I have a life!

Speaking of life, isn't it amazing? Practically almost everything teaches us something about life. Let's talk fashion for example.

I'm not one whose usually all "dress up and slay" but I do like to look simple and nice, which to me, is my definition of fashion.

Over the weekend however, feeling very fashionable with myself, I decided to rock my black kimono which I've had for a while, a tank top and a nice pair of jeans. I remember asking my self in front of the mirror "Gurl!!..where the heck is your fashion sense?" Isn't it better to rock this with a dress, a skirt or some nice looking shorts?" After several back and forth's, I realized it didn't matter what I wore..cuz together, it all looked good on me whichever way.

Something about fashion and life?

Several pieces working together are more significant than each piece.

A great outfit is worth more than a sum of its individual parts, and the way pieces play off of one another is key to a great style. This interrelationship is also true in accomplishing most things in life. We can have much greater impact working with others than alone, or as I've grown fond of saying the power of "we" achieves infinitely more than the power of "me".

A few “exceptional” pieces give you more than a closet full of “okay” pieces. 

A problem I always had back in the days was getting "exceptional" pieces which led to having loads of clothes but having no clothes at all. After some growth and much decluttering recently, I do not have a closet bursting with clothes. I have a few nice things, all pieces I really love and can wear a long time. This offers me simplicity, focus and easy organisation, and when I apply this same methodology to my life, I am freed up to live a life of much greater purpose, rather than a jumble of activities of marginal value. I believe it is best to choose a few high-value pursuits and let go of the rest. Or what do you think?

What facts of life can you learn from fashion?

EASTER MUSINGS!!!!

Hey guys,

What a while it has been!

I never thought I'd have to be away from this space as long as I've been, but I guess sometimes, life just happens. I'm not gonna bore you with my busy work life and all that's been going on, I'm just gonna stick with the fact that it sure feels good to be back on here!

Earlier today, being the resurrection day, I thought of what to write about the cross..,and I realized that sometimes, we don't have to go too deep to bring out certain truths. Sometimes, its okay to run your fingers on the surface and glaze through what lies on there, because in truth, even a surface should be so sharp you get bleeding fingers.


A couple of days ago, In attempts to get rid of some of my achieves, I stumbled on a dress I wore to a friend's birthday dinner a few years back and surprisingly, I vividly remember the funny event that took place that day.

We had all gathered for the meal, and were asked to place our order for drinks accordingly. Shortly before I placed mine, this guy opposite me, who had (as at then), recently returned from the UK, had grabbed on all the munches initially placed on the table for 10, taken off his cap, his tie and finally, his Suit. Dude seemed to have been ready for the dinner since the day before. To confirm my suspecion, he requested for a glass of mojito and added "One large please". This was minutes after his first drink order of Chapman was placed. To think that was deep, the food menu came and he began with the appetizers, of which his consisted of some honey glazed chicken wings, prawns and Mayo spring rolls and some waffles. As if that wasn't enough, he requested for a chicken curry sauce alongside a bowl of steamed rice for his main course, some spare ribs and crispy chips to go with it. We all ate and chatted with eachother, as he drew more attention to himself from the way he kept ordering for more drinks and trying to have a taste of both his neighbours' food. When the feast was finally over, dude turned red from the surprise on his face when we were asked to sort out our bills individually.

All long he thought the celebrant was to pay the bills like its usually done in the UK, but unfortunately for him, that wasn't the case and so he had to face the consequences.

Greed doesn't pay!! Jesus thought about you when he died on the cross. Always think about others not just yourselves.

Happy Easter.

WHEN ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED?!!!!!

Hey guys,

I know this is coming in really late but hey! it's still a new year, so I can still say Happy new year my lovely blog readers! I hope the year has been great thus far?

The calendar page has now turned from 2016 to 2017 and some will say "Not a moment too soon" as a result of the most dreaded question which always increases with each passing year - "When are you getting married? "

I recently called a friend I hadn't spoken to since late last year and the first thing he said to me was "I thought you've married!". After I replied saying "Is that how they now marry"?, To make matters worse, he now asked " Oya when is the wedding"? This really got me thinking about this seemingly comical but ultimately very serious issue. MARRIAGE!!

I don't know if it's just me but the issue of marriage seems very deep (not like I'm against marriage or anything), but it just gets me wondering each time. It gets so deep, especially in this part of the world and for women, that if at 24 or 25 she still hasn't gotten married, it will turn to prayer point. Any other age from then on will be unto deliverance or from one prayer mountain to another. Next thing, she'll end up being pressured into marrying early and to the wrong person or to someone she probably doesn't love.

Getting married is easy, staying married is difficult. In fact, the wedding for some is the only time during the course of marriage, they will love each other genuinely and be truely happy because after the wedding, marriage begins and that's when yawa go start. My mum once said for a marriage to work, it's not about compatibilities but incompatibilities. That is to say, its not about how compartable you guys are but how you handle the incompatibilities.

As much as I'd love to get married and to the man God has ordained for me, I have come to realise that there are very necessary questions to ask myself, there are many things and keys of wisdom to aquire before embarking on that journey called marriage.

It is not a game nor a race, an achievement nor an outdated institution. Marriage is a mentality that we need to build and cultivate with and by the word of God.

So rather than ask dreading questions like "when are you getting married"?  " When do I get my asoebi"?, "When is he proposing"?, why don't you come along to the singles and married seminar where you can get answers to the many questions and thoughts that come up in your minds with regards to relationships, marriage, dating, sex and many more.

Time: 8am-12pm
Venue: 6B lasale close Maitama Abuja.

Hope to see you there and have a lovely week. :)

CHRISTMAS WISH!!!

Hey people! What a time to be alive.

Tomorrow is Christmas eve and it is one of the best days for me. Let's just say it is pretty much the merriest part of the season for me (please don't ask why).

With all that comes with Christmas, the trees, the lights, the gifts, the parties... It is said to be the season to be Merry....But is it really?

It's so easy for us to get caught up in our own selves and lives without remembering how things could be or are for others. We forget that the world is full of unpleasantness and bad things don't take a break from happening just because its Christmas.

Last night, I got a bit bored so I began to scroll through my WhatsApp contact list and I was shocked to see that two friends of mine had recently updated their status/pictures to announce the death of a parent. I was so weak that I just sat on my bed and journeyed into the world of thoughts.

A few days ago, a friend of mine put up a fellow uni friend/course mate's picture, captioning rest in peace and I couldn't help but wonder how this Christmas would be especially for his family..

Today, I read about the five passengers of an Onitsha bound commercial vehicle who lost their lives to a crash in Anambara state, a mother and two children who lost their lives in same manner, at Ogun state, a police man who killed a driver for not giving bribe, a man suffering from a chronic kidney disease and needs about 50million naira for a transplant, a lady whose mum was recently kidnapped, terrorism here and there...the list could go on.

So yes, not everyone is having a merry Christmas. I talk to some friends and even in this season of cheer, some are still hurting, lonely, ailing or wailing.

I was seeing a movie a few days ago and in one of the scenes, they had a make-a-wish Christmas tree filled with wishes from kids and lonely beings. It really touched me to see wishes like 'I wish I can sleep in my own bed again', I wish I could have my patents back together again, "I wish you didn't have to go so soon"....

This Christmas, I'm reminded once again, how much I have to be thankful for. I may not have the perfect life, the perfect job, the desired account balance, but I've got loads of love, sound health and my loved ones too. I am more than thankful to God for the year 2016. When I look back and think about the things I went through and overcame this year, I can only say God is real. It's been all shades of Grace upon my life. And I wish that this Christmas would not only be a time to make merry but to also reflect on the true meaning of christmas.

To you my lovely readers, I wish you love, peace, happiness, sound health and a brand new start of year 2017.

I WILL LIFT UP MY EYES TO THE HILLS!!!!

I will lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come from?

The words of psalm 121 came to me as I received and read a friend's testimony, which I promised I was going to share on my blog. This was meant to have been published last month, but I had some issues with my blog and promised to share it this month.

Testimonies are indeed sweet to share especially on here at Sophs inspirations lol. I was really encouraged by Tessy's testimony and I hope it would also be a source of encouragement to you as you read.


I was already several months behind on my apartment rent, and had been issued an eviction notice by the landlord. After going to court to address the issue, I received a 7 day notice in which I had to pay the back rent plus the one which was already due.

I called, emailed, and sent text messages to friends and families asking to borrow the money but no one could help. Almost every one I knew did not have that kind of money available. Though, they really did want to help but they just couldn't. I also had three different pending business deals, all of which fell apart. Leaving me with no hopes of raising the money.

The 7th day came and I still did not have the money. I asked the landlord if I could have extra time to pay since the deadline fell on the weekend and nothing much could happen. The deadline was then extended till the following Tuesday and that was the best he could do. 

On that same evening, I spoke to a friend who shared his testimony with me regarding a similar situation. He told me how he was faced with very severe financial crisis, so severe that he had resigned to the streets as a hawker. His bills had pilled up to the highest and there was no hope for a break through before his dead end comes. Along with his wife, they decided to pray and sow all they had left in the church. A few days after that, shortly before their dead end came, Someone blessed them with the exact amount they needed at that point in time.

I thought about what my friend told me and I know it sounds crazy to give away all you have when you know you are in serious need to solve a problem. But I prayed about it and asked God to lead me. The following Sunday, I went to church having all I had left. Although I was scared but I decided to trust God and as an act of faith, I gave all I had and resulted to broke-ness. I remained confident and refused disclosing the "foolishness" I had just done. With numerous thoughts in my head and heavy feelings in my heart, I decided to force myself to sleep. 

The following Monday morning, I woke up to an alert of 3.5 million naira. My account had been credited from one of the business deals I had long given up on. It had finally clicked!!!!! I knew it could only have been God. I was filled with so much thanks and praise. Behind the scenes, God had been working on my behalf and I was clueless. 

I was able to confidently pay my bills right on time (the last hour) and my faith was significantly boosted. 

I just want to really thank God for his goodness and grace and also encourage anyone who may be passing through trying times. Never take your eyes of God. He is the ultimate helper, the God of the 99th hour. He Never fails. Even in our foolishness, he favours us. He has indeed been my helper, my shield, my strength, my hope and my every thing. Always always look up to him.

I hope this was a blessing to you cause it definitely was to me. Never loose focus on God. Always keep your eyes glued to the hills for SURELY, your help will come.

Have a favour flooded week. :)