“GOD, I’M HUNGOVER. I DON’T WANT TO GO TODAY!”*

That was me arguing with God when I first landed in Nigeria. Your girl was a MESS. I was drinking… and I don’t even drink.I felt like a complete failure. Shame. Despair. Stuck. God Whisper: “Ms. Nikki, get to that group. Hungover or not, I want you there.” The feeling didn’t go away. It was clear. It was …

“KEVIN BETTER THAN BEST BROTHER HAS LEFT THE GROUP”

That was the WhatsApp alert yesterday: Yup. The same brother who told me, “Call me 100 times a day.”Now he’s not speaking to me. And that’s life, guys. That’s why I’ve WISELY learned: You must hold everyone with the proper perspective: WITH OPEN HANDS, KNOWING THEY DO NOT BELONG TO YOU. But we MUST HOLD TIGHT TO …

PRAYING TO GOD FOR NEW STRENGTH TODAY MY META

That’s me at our prayer altar today. Honestly guys, your girl was tired, overwhelmed, confused, perplexed, frustrated — just asking God, “What the hecta is this?” God Whisper: I heard you. Tired isn’t failure. Tired is where I meet you with new strength. I had clipped this small portion of the prayer that was the perfect one …

CERI ISN’T YOUR COPING MECHANISM — GOD IS

“Ceri (my God influencer/brother) is your coping mechanism.”That’s what my brother Kevin told me years ago. My response? “Ceri points me to the ULTIMATE COPING MECHANISM: GOD.” And that’s my assignment: To point the entire world to Him. Heehaw!!! Ceri teaches me wisdom straight from God Himself. Like he said: “Sometimes God will not change your situation, …

“NEEKS, I WANT YOU TO TELL EVERYONE TO ENJOY THEIR LIVES!!!”

That was my brother Kevin years ago. Still my advice to us all today. He said to suck up every moment of enjoyment that we possibly can. And that’s why I was so thrilled yesterday. Hubby and the sons had the best day — laughing, enjoying each other. Emmie came to dinner. More laughter with Papa. …

“NIKKI, WHAT ARE YOU DOING AT THE GOD TREE? GET TO WORK!”

That was my brother Jason to me a few months ago. I was stuck at my God tree – the place I go every day to meet and talk with God. But that day? I was paralyzed.Overwhelmed.Anxious.I didn’t know which direction to go. Jason, my business mentor, didn’t mince words: “Get to work! That’s how …