WATER, Spirits temple,

06/10/2025

A CALL TO DEFEND ABIA,S REBIRTH:

STAND WITH GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI IN 2027

> When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked rule, the people mourn.
> - Proverbs 29:2

👉 The Battle for Abia's Soul

Fellow citizens of Abia State, we stand at a **historic crossroads**. For decades, our beloved state groaned under the weight of **underdevelopment and mismanagement**, its potential shackled by leaders who saw public office as personal enrichment schemes. Our infrastructure crumbled, our schools became dilapidated, our healthcare system faltered, and our people's hopes dwindled with each passing administration.

Then came **Dr. Alex Otti**—a man anointed by our ancestors and ordained by God to repair the broken walls of Abia State. His emergence as governor in 2023 marked the long-awaited dawn after a prolonged night of suffering. Today, the enemies of progress who fed on Abia's decline are regrouping, openly vowing to sn**ch away our collective victory. We must not let this happen.

👉 The Righteous Leader We Prayed For

**Dr. Alex Chioma Otti** is no ordinary politician. Unlike career politicians who transitioned from government payroll to public office, Governor Otti brings **decades of exemplary corporate leadership** from the banking sector where results are mandatory and accountability is non-negotiable. He exemplifies the righteous leader from the proverb—one who understands that political power is a sacred trust bestowed by the people, not a weapon for personal vendettas or primitive accumulation.

👉 The Evidence of Transformed Leadership

Since assuming office, Governor Otti has demonstrated what **technocratic governance** looks like. Where others made empty promises, he has delivered **tangible progress**. His administration has brought unprecedented transparency to governance, even when publishing budget documents that reveal the staggering neglect his government inherited.

Despite political opponents attempting to twist budget figures to tarnish his administration, Governor Otti has maintained commitment to **open governance**, allowing the facts to speak for themselves. This transparency stands in stark contrast to previous administrations that operated in shadows.

The **enemies of Abia** are not pleased with this new era of accountability. The political establishment that treated our commonwealth as personal ATM machines has openly declared their intention to "take over" Abia State again by 2027. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has vowed that the APC will "sack the Labour Party leadership in Abia State". These are not mere political statements—they are battle cries from those who want to return our state to the dark ages of graft and incompetence.

👉 The Stakes for 2027

Let us be clear about what is at stake. The 2027 election is not merely about changing political parties—it is about **preserving Abia's redemption** or returning to our captivity. The same forces that mismanaged our state for decades are now regrouping under different banners, hoping we have short memories.

They point to federal allocations and make empty comparisons, claiming Governor Otti should have performed miracles with the same resources that they previously squandered. What they fail to acknowledge is that **righteous governance** isn't about the amount of money available, but about how every naira is accounted for and applied to public good.

Our governor has undertaken the heroic task of not just building new infrastructure but **repairing the very foundations of governance** that were systematically destroyed over many years. This is work that requires time, commitment, and protection from political sabotage.

👉 A Clarion Call to All Abians

To every son and daughter of Abia State, both at home and in the diaspora: I issue this urgent appeal:

- **Guard your voter's card** as you would your most precious possession, for it is your weapon in this peaceful battle for Abia's soul.
- **Engage in continuous voter registration** and ensure every eligible family member and friend is registered to vote.
- **Become ambassadors of truth** in your communities, sharing the verified achievements of Governor Otti's administration against the backdrop of what preceded it.
- **Reject the empty promises** of those who previously had opportunity to develop our state but chose instead to enrich themselves.
- **Remember the proverb**: "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people mourn." We have rejoiced for the first time in decades—let us not voluntarily return to mourning.

Our ancestors who built prosperous communities before the advent of modern politics are watching. They weep when they see how their legacy has been trampled by greed. In Governor Otti, they have sent one of their best to restore what was lost.

Let us stand as one people—Igbo, Ibibio, and all ethnic groups in Abia—to defend this mandate. Let us send a clear message to the enemies of progress that **Abia is not for sale** anymore. That our state will no longer be a trophy for political merchants. That we have seen the light and will not return to darkness.

👉 Our Collective Responsibility

The repair of Abia State requires more than one election cycle. It needs **sustained righteous leadership** until the foundations of good governance are firmly established. Governor Alex Otti has begun this critical work, and we owe him our unwavering support—not just until 2027, but until he voluntarily decides his work is complete.

When future generations write the history of our state, let them record that when righteousness was at risk, the people of Abia stood as an unbreakable wall against the forces of darkness. That we recognized the leader sent to redeem us and placed our collective will behind him.

The time to stand is now. The person to stand with is Dr. Alex Otti. The reason is Abia's future.

*Nke a bụ ọrụ anyị niile!* (This is our collective work!)

05/10/2025

THE UNSEEN PRICE OF SPIRITUAL POWER,

👉 ANCESTRAL WARNINGS, AND THE CURSE OF FOOLISHNESS

The words of my ancestors echo through time, a timeless truth whispered on the wind: *"Everyone claims to hold ọfọ, but it is only ọfọ that knows those who hold it."*

In this simple, profound statement lies the key to understanding a great mystery of our age. Why do so many seekers, armed with ancient spells and powerful names, find their efforts fruitless? Why does the spiritual path, promised to be one of elevation, instead become a road of frustration and hidden sorrow for so many?

The answer, as the elders declare, is not a complex secret. It is **Foolishness**

True spiritual power—whether called ọfọ, ashe, or divine authority—is a sacred trust. It was never meant to enter the hand of a foolish person. Not as a punishment, but as a protection. The foolish individual, like a child given a sacred ritual knife, does not comprehend the gravity of what they hold. They see the sharp edge but not the sanctity; they desire the effect but disrespect the cause. In their ignorance, they misuse it, and the recoil of that misuse brings devastation upon themselves.

We see this play out tragically today. A great number of my African brothers and sisters, in a heartfelt quest to reclaim their power, are busy picking spells and magical words from the legendary Seal of Solomon. They see it as a reservoir of potent formulas, a shortcut to manifestation. But in their rush, they bypass the most critical instruction—the warning written on the Seal itself.

It is written: **"Cursed is anyone who tries to steal from this seal."**

This is not a mere threat; it is a spiritual law, as immutable as gravity. You cannot steal fire from the sun without being burned. To "steal" here means to take without the requisite wisdom, purity of intent, and the divine permission that comes from rigorous spiritual preparation.

Have you ever cared to ask yourself why the strong spiritual works are not working for you? The rituals feel empty, the incantations fall flat, and the promised power remains a mirage.

The answer is very simple: **Foolishness.**

👉 The Curses of the Seal: The Price of Theft

For those who approach the Seal of Solomon as thieves in the night, seeking to plunder its power without offering the currency of respect and discipline, the legends and texts speak of severe consequences. These are not punishments inflicted by a vengeful God, but the natural, karmic repercussions of violating a spiritual law. The curses include:

1. **The Curse of the Withered Hand:** The power you seek to wield turns back upon you. Your own efforts—be they in healing, creation, or business—wither and die on the vine. Your "hand," your capacity to act and manifest, becomes impotent.
2. **The Curse of the Haunted Mind:** The demons and spirits Solomon commanded were bound by his divine authority. Without that authority, they do not serve; they torment. The thief of the seal invites a psychic plague—restless nights, mental confusion, and shadows that cling to the edges of their consciousness.
3. **The Curse of Broken Speech:** The magical words lose their potency. Your prayers feel unheard, your incantations become empty noise, and your very voice loses its power to persuade and influence in the physical world. The connection between your word and its manifestation is severed.
4. **The Curse of the Hollow Victory:** Even if a desired outcome is achieved, it comes with a hidden poison. Wealth acquired brings strife, a relationship won brings misery, and success tastes like ash. The victory is hollow because it was built on a foundation of spiritual theft.
5. **The Curse of the Closed Path:** The very spiritual doors you sought to pry open slam shut, sealed forever. Your intuition dulls, your connection to your own ancestors may become strained, and you find yourself wandering a spiritual desert, cut off from the very wellsprings of life you were trying to force.

👉 The Many Faces of Foolishness

So, what is this "Foolishness" that the ancestors speak of? In this context, it is not a lack of intellectual knowledge. It is a profound Spiritual blindness.

**Foolishness is believing that power can be seized rather than earned.**
It is the arrogance of typing a sacred name into a search engine and believing you have mastered its essence. It is the entitlement that expects the universe to bow to a command uttered without purification, sacrifice, or respect.

**Foolishness is ignoring the warning signs at the gate.**
To see the words "Cursed is anyone who tries to steal from this seal" and proceed anyway, is the height of folly. It is the belief that the rules apply to others, but not to you and your desperate desire.

**Foolishness is disrespecting the vessel.**
Strong spiritual power requires a strong spiritual container. A life filled with chaos, malice, deceit, and impurity is a cracked vessel. Pouring the potent energy of the Seal of Solomon or the 6th and 7th Books of Moses into such a vessel is not only futile—it is catastrophic. The power will spill out, corroding and destroying the very life it was meant to enhance.

**Foolishness is seeking the fruit without tending the root.**
You desire the power of Solomon, but are you willing to cultivate the wisdom, justice, and divine connection that made him Solomon? You want the authority of Moses, but do you have the humility to stand before the burning bush and remove your sandals?

The path to true spiritual power is not a shortcut. It is the long, winding road of self-knowledge, discipline, and reverence. It is the understanding that ọfọ chooses its holder. The power resides not in the spell, but in the sanctity of the one who speaks it.

Lay down the stolen spells. Step away from the cursed shortcuts. Begin the true work: purify your heart, honor your ancestors, study the principles, and live a life of integrity. Then, and only then, will the seals open, the words gain power, and the ọfọ truly recognize you as its holder.

I'M THE MODERN ORACLE 🌊💦💦:;

04/10/2025

THE DEITIES ARE NOT YOUR ERRAND BOYS

👉 RECLAIMING THE SACRED WISDOM OF AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY

Most people believe that African Deities are there to carry out all their petitions, which sound like humble petitions and more like demands placed on a celestial delivery service:

We often hear petition like👇

*“Let them call me for that job I’m not qualified for.”*
*“Make that wealthy man marry me, though I offer him no peace.”*
*“Blind my husband’s eyes to my infidelity and make him adore me alone.”*

In the marketplace of modern desires, a troubling trend has emerged within African spiritual practice. The profound, ancient relationships with our Deities—the Òrìṣà, the Loa, the Vodun—are being reduced to a transactional hustle. The devotee has become a client, and the Divine has been recast as a foolish, programmable robot, obligated to fulfill any wish so long as the ritual price is paid.

This is a profound misunderstanding, a corruption of a sacred science that is as deep and complex as the universe itself.

👉 The Great Misconception: The Deity as a Cosmic Vending Machine

The logic seems simple, almost childlike: insert the correct sacrifice (a chicken, a bottle of gin, some kola nuts), press the right ritual buttons, and out pops the desired outcome—a high-paying job, a blind lover, a rival’s downfall. In this model, the Deity has no will, no judgment, and no greater vision. It is a spiritual automaton, a force to be manipulated by the clever.

This is not African spirituality; this is spiritual materialism. It is the importation of a fast-food, instant-gratification mindset into a system built on patience, balance, and cosmic order. The person who seeks a job they cannot perform believes that the Òrìṣà of Wisdom and justice, like Amadioha or Ọbàtálá, will simply bypass their own ignorance. The woman with bad character who demands unwavering love believes the fiery and discerning Ọ̀ṣun will override her husband’s spirit and common sense for a bottle of honey.

They believe the Deities are foolish. But the joke, as the elders say, is on them.

👉 The Òrìṣà Are Not Foolish; They Are the Ultimate Realists

African Deities are not distant, abstract Gods in the clouds. They are embodiments of the forces of nature and pillars of human character. You cannot bribe the ocean to calm your unseaworthy boat. You cannot sacrifice a goat to a thunderstorm and demand it not to rain on your picnic. The Deities operate on the same principles of immutable law and consequence.

**African Deities teaches about characters (*Ohun kikọ*) (*agwa*) and (*Akara aka*) (*Ayanmọ*) (spiritual destiny/intuition) The Deities work *with* your destiny and your character; they do not magically erase them. To ask a Deity to grant you a position of leadership when you know that your character is one of laziness and deceit, is to ask for your own destruction. The Deity, in its infinite wisdom, may just allow you to get the job, only for you to fail spectacularly, learning the hard lesson that was always meant for you.

A man or woman who seeks a wife/husband through magic spells alone, without cultivating the virtues of a good wife/husband—responsibility, respect, kindness—may find a woman/man, but he/she will not find a harmonious home. The energy you used to “tie” her or him will become the very chain that creates a prison of suspicion and misery.

The Deities see the full tapestry of life. They understand that what you *want* is often in direct conflict with what you *need* for your soul’s growth. Denying you a wrongful desire is not a sign of their weakness or foolishness; it is the ultimate act of their compassion and intelligence.

👉 From Servants to Guides: The True Role of the Divine

Our ancestors did not approach the Deities as masters over slaves. They approached them as children who seek the counsel of the wise, stern, and loving parents. The relationship was one of reciprocity, respect, and alignment.

The true purpose of sacrifice (*Àjà*) (*Ẹbọ*) is not to pay for a favor, but to align your own energy(*ike*) (*àṣẹ*) with the principle of the Deity. You offer kola nut to open communication, not to buy a lie. You offer to Ọ̀gún, the Òrìṣà of iron and labor, not for him to drop a contract on your lap, but to give you the strength, focus, and opportunity to *work* for it and to clear the obstacles from your *deserved* path.

The spiritual practice, then, becomes not a list of demands, but a series of questions:

* Instead of “Give me that job,” we should ask, “**Amadioha, guide me to the path where my talents are needed and valued.**”
* Instead of “Make him love me,” we should pray, “**Ọ̀ṣun, help me become a vessel of love, that I may attract a partner who reflects that beauty back to me.**”
* Instead of “Hurt my enemy,” we should seek, “**Ọ̀gún, cut the cords of jealousy and conflict that bind me, and let justice, not vengeance, prevail.**”

It is time to put away the foolish notion that the ancient, cosmic intelligences that govern our world are our personal errand runners. They are the custodians of a sacred order. To approach them with deceitful intentions is to disrespect that order, and like any natural law, it will correct itself—often at the expense of the one who tried to cheat.

Let us return to the true path. Let us come not with a shopping list, but with a humble heart ready to listen, learn, and align our will with the profound wisdom of our ancestors and the Deities they served with reverence. For in the end, the greatest magic is not getting what you want, but becoming who you are meant to be.

I'M THE MODERN ORACLE 🌊 💦 💦 .

04/10/2025

THE RIVER DOES NOT RUSH

👉 WHY YOUR OFFERINGS TO THE WATER DEITIES AREN'T A MAGIC MONEY SPELL

You stand at the water’s edge with a heart full of desires and pockets feeling empty. You’ve made your sacrifice, whispered your prayers, and cast your rituals into the flowing currents of the river or the vast expanse of the ocean. You return home, your phone in hand, refreshing your bank app, waiting for the miraculous deposit to appear. Days pass. Nothing.

Frustration sets in. "The Deities did not answer," you conclude. "The spiritual path has failed me."

But the truth whispered on the waves and carried by the river currents is far more profound. The problem is not with the Deities; The problem is with you, you are like a farmer who expects a harvest the day after sowing the seed.

In the spiritual traditions of Africa, particularly when walking with the potent and ancient Water Deities like **Iyi Aku**; **Idi Mmiri**; **Mami Wata**; **Yemọja**, **Olókùn**, **Oshun**, a fundamental law governs all: the law of Seed Time and Harvest.

👉 The Farmer’s Wisdom: More Than Just Sowing

Every good farmer knows the rhythm of the land. You do not plant a yam seedling today and return with a harvesting basket tomorrow. The seed must be buried in the dark, moist earth. It must be watered, protected from w**ds, and given time to break open, send roots deep into the soil, and slowly, patiently, push its way toward the sun.

When you make a sacrifice or perform a ritual for financial blessing, you are not performing a cash-withdrawal transaction. You are planting a seed.

The sacrifice is your seed. Your prayer is the water you sprinkle upon it. But what happens next is where most modern seekers falter. They abandon the field and expect the harvest to find them.

The Water Deities, in their immense wisdom, are not celestial bank tellers. They are spiritual farmers, guides, and nurturers. They will not shower you with physical cash from the sky. Instead, they will bless the *work of your hands*. They will guide you to opportunities as the river finds its way to the sea. They will clear blockages from your path, and they will nourish your mind with creativity and clarity. But you must still till the soil. You must still show up to your work.

👉 The Illusion of Instant Money and the Reality of Spiritual Work

It is a great pity that some charlatans, preying on desperation, sell the lie of "immediate financial miracles." They promise that physical money will magically appear in your room or account after a ritual. This is not the way of the authentic Water Deities.

Think of the nature of water itself:

**It is patient:** A river carves a canyon not through force, but through persistent flow over eons.
**It is adaptive:** It takes the shape of its container, finding a way where there seems to be none.
**It is deep:** Its true power and treasures are not visible on the shimmering surface.

A money-focused seeker only skims the surface. They see the sparkling reflection of wealth but are unwilling to dive into the depths of commitment, dedication, and inner transformation that the Deities truly require.

The Water Deities are drawn to your energy, your character, and your dedication to a higher cause. **Why would Iyi Aku, the giver of wealth,
Give her wealth to a wester and lasy spirits. Why would Olókùn, the owner of the deep, unfathomable sea, entrust vast abundance to someone who is not committed to the depth of their own spiritual development? Why would Oshun, who embodies sweet waters, love, and artistry, bless a hand that is not willing to create or cultivate beauty?**

👉 Tending Your Spiritual Farm for a Bountiful Harvest

So, what does "tending the seed" look like in practice?

1. **Commitment is Your Daily Watering:** Your relationship with the Deity is a commitment. You don't only speak to a friend when you need a loan. You communicate daily through prayer, meditation, and simple offerings from a pure heart.
2. **Dedication is Your Weeding:** You must w**d out the negative habits, the procrastination, the fear, and the laziness that choke your growth. The Deities can open a door, but you must have the discipline to walk through it.
3. **Action is Your Sunlight:** You must act in the physical world. If you seek a job, the Deity may guide your CV to the top of the pile, but you must send out the CV. They may inspire a business idea, but you must write the business plan.
4. **Trust is Your Patience:** You must trust the divine timing of the Water Spirits. The harvest will come, but only when the fruit is ripe. The tide does not rise on your command, but when it does, it lifts all boats.

Stop waiting for money to fall from the sky. Instead, go to the river’s edge with a new intention. Ask not for cash, but for the wisdom to see opportunity. Ask for the strength to work diligently. Ask for the flow of creativity and the depth of character that can hold and manage abundance.

The Water Deities offer a current of blessing that can carry you to your destiny. But you must be willing to build your boat, learn to navigate, and trust the journey. Sow your seed with a sincere heart, tend to your growth with unwavering dedication, and you will find that when the harvest time finally arrives, the yield will be more abundant and more sustaining than you ever imagined.

I'M THE MODERN ORACLE 🌊🌊💦💦

03/10/2025

THE ALL PURPOSE RING 💍 💍 💍

In the Words of the Ancestors, the Ground is One

In the words of my Igbo ancestors, *ala bu otu* the ground is one. It is not mere soil and stone. It is a living, breathing entity, a vast membrane that separates our physical world from the realm of the unseen. It is a conduit, a meeting point, a witness. To open the ground is to open a channel to the ancient forces that govern fortune, favor, and fate.

This is not a path for the frivolous or the faint of heart. It is a covenant, a solemn agreement between the seeker and the primordial spirits of the earth and water. It is a ritual of activation, a forging of a link between your will and the infinite possibilities of the universe. This is the path of the All-Purpose Ring.

👉 The Gathering: An Assembly of Elements**

Before the spirit can speak, the elements must be assembled. This is a sacred shopping list, each item heavy with symbolism:

1. **The Ram:** A creature of strength and sacrifice. Its life force is the ultimate currency, the vibrant energy that will seal your pact and carry your intentions into the spiritual realm. It is not a life taken lightly, but one offered in solemn exchange.
2. **The Ring:** Your chosen vessel. A circle of power with no beginning and no end. It will become the physical anchor for the spiritual force you invite, a talisman worn on your person, forever binding you to the agreement.
3. **Water from a Flowing River:** The essence of life and motion. Stagnant water holds stagnant energy. You seek the power of the current—the relentless, cleansing, ever-moving force that carves its way through stone and carries blessings from the source to the sea.
4. **Four Coins of Your Choice:** The symbol of earthly exchange and value. They represent your acknowledgment of the material realm and your readiness to transact with the spirits on a plane of mutual respect.

👉 The Convergence: At the Junction of Worlds**

The meeting place is no accident. A T-junction or a Y-junction is a crossroads, a point of decision and convergence. It is where paths meet and possibilities diverge. It is the natural "meeting place of the spirits," where the veil is thin, and communication is possible.

At the witching hour of 1 AM, when the world of man is quiet and the world of spirit is loud, you will arrive. With purpose in your heart, you will open the earth. This is not a mere digging; it is an act of reverence, a creation of a sacred portal.

Place the ring inside the earth's womb. It is a seed you plant, awaiting the energy to make it grow in power.

Pour the flowing river water. Let it soak the soil, a libation to the spirits of the water, acknowledging their life-giving, path-making power.

Drop the coins inside the hole and then, the solemn moment of the ram. Its blood, the river of life, must flow into the hole. This is the potent offering, the vibrant, living energy that shouts your intent into the silence of the spirit world.

Now, you call. Not with a shout, but with the unwavering force of your will. Call upon the spirits of the earth, ancient and steadfast. Call upon the spirits of the water, fluid and prosperous. Call upon all well-meaning spirits who walk the crossroads. Present your offering. Let them feel your sincerity.

👉 The Wish: The Art of Asking Wisely**

This is the crux of the ritual, where many falter with greed. The spirits are not genies for cartoon wishes. They are architects of destiny.

**Do not,** in your folly, ask for magic money to appear in your account. Do not ask for a bag of money to fall at your feet. Such requests are an insult to their intelligence and the natural order. They reveal a small mind and a lazy spirit.

Instead, ask for what the truly powerful possess:

***Ask for Favors:** That your name is spoken kindly in high places.
***Ask for Connections:** That you are led to the right people at the right time, that partnerships are blessed and fruitful.
***Ask for Business Opportunities:** That your eyes are opened to ventures others miss, that your efforts are met with exponential reward.
***Ask for Protection:** That a shield is placed around you, your family, and your endeavors, deflecting envy and evil intent.

Your wish must be for the *means* to create the wealth, not the wealth itself. You are asking for the farm and the rain, not just the harvest.

Once your petition is made, cover the hole. The ring remains, incubating in its sacred chamber. Take the ram's body. It is now a vessel of sacred energy. You will prepare its meat and share it as a blessing with others. **You must not eat from it.** This final act of sacrifice and community seals your detachment from selfish gain.

👉 The Reunion: Claiming Your Covenant**

For four days, the ring gestates in the earth, charged by the elements and the spirits. At the same time, 1 AM, you return. Bring four more coins—a final token of gratitude and balance.

Open the ground once more. Retrieve your ring. It is no longer mere metal or stone. It is now alive with a current of power. Place the new coins inside the hole as a final offering of thanks, and cover it. Acknowledge the spirits. Show gratitude. Then, return home with your newly forged ally.

Place the ring on your left finger. The left hand, the receptive hand. And you will feel it—a surge, a current, a warmth. The energy will flow through you, a tangible sign of the covenant. If you are not spiritually strong, this initial shock may overwhelm you. You may feel weak, feverish, or disoriented for days. Fear not. This is the spirit making room for itself within you. You will be okay.

👉 The Law of the Ring: A Warning Etched in Power**

This power is not a toy. It comes with an immutable law, a code as old as the earth itself.

You **must** wear the ring at all times, a constant conduit of its energy. Only remove it to bathe or for intimate moments with your spouse.

But heed this warning, for it is absolute: **You must not sleep with another man's wife.** You must not plan evil against anyone. The ring is a force of alignment and justice. If you violate this sacred trust, if you use this connection to break the bonds of community and righteousness, the energy will reverse. The protection will become exposure. The favor will become misfortune. The ring will turn its power against you, for it is now an agent of the very spirits you petitioned.

The ground is one. It witnesses all. It supports those who walk with honor and consumes those who tread the path of betrayal. This ritual is a key to great power, but that power must be tempered with wisdom, respect, and an upright heart.

Go forth with purpose, but walk with care. The spirits are waiting.

I'M THE MODERN ORACLE 🌊🌊🌊💦💦💦

22/09/2025

20/09/2025

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE ( PART 2 )

👉 THE WISDOM OF VIGILANCE IN A WARY WORLD

We often ask this question with a sense of injustice: "Why do bad things happen to good people?" We imagine a world that should be balance, where righteousness is rewarded with a peaceful life and evil is promptly punished.

According to timeless wisdom, it's not that God is absent, but that the world is a contested space. **“the whole world lies in the hand of the wicked one.”** The bible agrees to this (1 John 5:19) We are not living in a neutral playground but on a battlefield of spiritual and physical influences.

Our ancestors understood this deeply. Their survival depended on it. They did not ask, "Will evil come?" but rather, "From which direction will it arrive?" In the words of my ancestors. **"He who is surrounded by enemies, guides his life."**

This is not a philosophy of paranoia, but one of profound awareness.

👉 THE ENEMY WITHIN THE GATES

The shock of evil is compounded when it comes from those closest to us. The Bible confirms this painful reality: **“a man’s enemy will be the members of his own household.”** (Matthew 10:36). This isn't just about literal family; it's about trusted circles—friends, colleagues, those we let into our inner sanctum.

Our ancestors agreed. They knew that a snake from the grass can be seen and avoided, but a snake in the bedroom is a mortal threat. This is why they practiced discernment. **“It is he who knows a person that will plan his or her downfall,”** they said. Intimate knowledge can be used for building up or for tearing down. This is why they believed in protecting their spirits, their homes, and their lineages.

THE FOOLISHNESS OF AN UNARMED SENTINEL

It's foolishness for one to be in a war zone without armour?* To walk through this world believing that no evil will befall you is not faith it is folly. God, in His ultimate wisdom, did not create us as passive sheep for the slaughter. He gave us the gift of reason, intuition, and the imperative to protect what He has given us: our lives.

Our ancestors took this mandate seriously. Their spiritual protections were not a lack of faith in God, but an active participation in their own safeguarding, using the knowledge and resources provided by the Earth and the wisdom passed down through generations.

In the words of my ancestors : **“He that wants me to die, should die first.”** This is not a call to malicious violence, but a declaration of self-preservation. It is the law of the jungle applied to the human spirit: you have a right to defend your existence.

THE SHIELD OF OUR FOREFATHERS:
👉 ANCESTRAL PROTECTIONS

So, how did they arm themselves in this war zone? Their spiritual "ammunition" was diverse and deeply connected to community and nature:

1. *(The Charms of Protection):** Often crafted by wise Dibias or Babalawos and Iyalorishas, these were physical vessels—often beaded bracelets, amulets, or prepared pots filled with potent herbs, minerals, and words of power (ofór) to create a shield around the wearer, deflecting evil intentions and spiritual attacks.

2. Ofor or Ìwúre (Prayers of Incantation for Blessing):** More than just prayer, Ìwúre or ofor are powerful spoken words designed to activate positive destiny and create a fortress of good fortune around an individual. Before a journey, a new venture, or even daily, elders would speak potent blessings over their children, invoking the forces of creation and the ancestors to clear their path.

3. **Divination ( Afa or Ìfá ):** You don't wait for the enemy to strike at your door. You seek intelligence. Through systems like Afa or Ifá, our ancestors consulted the oracle to identify hidden threats, understand the motives of others, and receive specific guidance on what protections to employ. This was the embodiment of the proverb: **“If you fail to ask what killed your father, what killed your father might also kill you.”** They sought to learn from the past in other to secure the future.

4. **Sacred Spaces:** The home was not just a dwelling; it was a sanctuary. Rituals like sprinking of specially prepared herbs 🌿 water or the hanging of specific herbs 🌿 over doorways, were common to cleanse the space and repel negative energies from entering.

Bad things happen to good people not because God is blind, but, because we have forgetton the nature of the world we live in, so we drop our guard. We trust blindly and reason poorly.

To live wisely is to understand the landscape. It is to guide your life knowing you are surrounded by potential enemies, both seen and unseen. It is to protect your household—both physically and spiritually. It is to use the gift of reason to ask the hard questions about past failures and present dangers.
If you still think that the spiritual traditional practice of our ancestors is evil and demonic at this point in life, then you are either not aware of the happenings or you just choose to call your ancestors evil and demonic,
Imagine holding a bottle of wine with poison inside and the bottle breaks or about to eat poison and you sense it as a result of what you wear, either bead or ring,
Should I now call the spiritual practices of my ancestors evil and demonic which was meant to protect me from evil. The answer is no,

Arm yourself with wisdom. Arm yourself with the discerning spirit of our ancestors. For in a war zone, the greatest gift is to come home safe, and that requires both a guiding God and a guided hand. That God will prepare a table for you in the presence of your enemies as some of you often said. Does not mean that God has ask you to eat with your enemies,

I COME IN PEACE ✌️✌️✌️🕊️🕊️🕊️**:;