Drop the excess baggage

Often times we carry so much excess baggage from the out-going year into the new; and still expect blessings and progress. One thing I have learned the hard way is to "never carry what you are not double sure you need into a new 'life'"- new life here could mean a lot- new apartment, job, relationship, year, etc.
Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Familiarity breeds contempt

"Familiarity" they say "breeds contempt". It also leads to complacency which is a poisonous killer of dreams and aspirations. No matter how good you are at "something" or how close you are with someone, let not complacency nor the evils of familiarity becloud your vision. 
Love you.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Stop hiding "behind" social media

If you have a problem with someone you claim you love or used to love, it is better to pick up a phone and call the person to let him/her know how you are hurting. Don't hide behind faceless texts/sms- that is cowardice. 
Worse of all, is to use your facebook and whatsapp updates and status respectively to insult or cast insinuations at people. Be bold and speak to the person on phone or better still in person. Bless up. Remember, in life there are no permanent enemies- be smart.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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God never leaves anything unaccomplished

The song says My Lord who begun it will accomplish it
Now PAUSE!
God will not just complete or end it but accomplish it - take u to an expected end; no disappointments. We don't need God's help. We actually need to surrunder all to Him so that He can accomplish it. He can and is willing. In these trying times of hardships, our best bet for a quality life is an UNWAVERING FAITH in God.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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NEVER stop asking

Good day. Today I encourage us to be bold to ask for what we want. Bible says "ask and it shall be given unto you". God didnt say "sit down and worry". So put shyness and fear away and ask. Else some dude will just take what is rightly yours. If it demands asking a thousand times; pls do it but humbly and with different approach.- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Stop not your own blessings

The blessings of the Elohim will start manifesting if you are bold enough to get rid of some misfits in your precious life. He says He is a jealous God who does not share His glory. Be bold. I am a living testimony to that. It's very true. yeah. and in like manner, when you align with the right people, your blessings come quick. Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Communicate appropriately

In communication we have a principle on "appropriateness". That is to say- is what you are communicating acceptable to your specific target audience? In a nutshell, you may have spoken the truth but the message may not be acceptable by your target- hence your communication has NOT been effective. And in some cases it could result in 'slaps'. lol. So before you "speak", make sure it is very appropriate. Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Bear no grudges!

For how long can we hold on to grudges? I am yet to meet anybody who has cheated his/her way to the top and hasn't regretted in the long run. I wonder what drives people to harbour so much hatred for others, sometimes without a cause. We shall all die one day. No human is immortal. So why can't we live peacefully with each other? These are my thoughts this morning. I pray you and I will make a difference. Bless up
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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You are someone's hero

No matter who you are, you are somebody's mentor and a source of inspiration (whether for good or bad). Somebody somewhere looks up to you for a justification to do what they do. So think about it carefully and 'check' your ways.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Once bitten, twice shy

I have a principle. When you carelessly misuse me, cause me so much pain and deliberately turn around to accuse me falsely so that you win public sympathy, I also lock you up in my history. I forgive before you even ask but if you make an attempt to come back into my life, that one dier lie lie- tufiakwa.
Once bitten twice shy. First fool no be fool; but second fool......hmm.. Don't just re-open the door of your precious life to satan's "foot soldiers". I have said my own.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Levels and rules of engagement

If "every level has its devil", then every level has its rules of engagement. 
Question: is it therefore not advisable to discard certain people, characters and items when advancing to a new level in life?
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Don't be a tin god

Some people have interestingly made themselves tin gods displaying their self acclaimed temporal (and illegal) powers; and abusing people all over the place. Let's remember that if POWER is not given from Elohim, it's not gonna last. And when your cover is blown, the reproach stinks. Power exposes the real "you". Don't be a perpetrator and be on guard to avoid being a victim.
- Ato Afful, Media & Communications Specialist and Trainer
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Don't devalue LOYALTY

Good day. I'm still dealing with LOYALTY. 
Be careful not to take loyal people for granted because when it dies off, it is almost impossible to resurrect it because at that point, they would have given their loyalty to someone else and you know they don't easily switch allegiance. Everybody has options; so if he/she makes you a priority, then better prolong the expiry date. LOYALTY is a very rare expensive asset. Please don't devalue it.
- Ato Afful, Media & Communications Specialist and Trainer
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Don't compromise on loyalty

Loyalty is a great asset in every kind of relationship. Loyalty simply means being consistent in your love, respect and support no matter what. If a loyal friend wants to quit company with u due to ur own fault and/or abuse, he does it not in public but he seeks audience with u behind closed doors. Is ur friend, sibling, spouse, employee, follower, etc loyal? Are u a loyal person? To whom do you owe allegiance and for what reason? Pls don't risk surrounding yourself with people who have no appreciation for loyalty.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Cut the excesses

"Cut the excesses and save for the unknown" - Ato Afful

REAP what you SOW

Now we know that whatever a man sows is what he reaps. Mind you, if you sow hatred, you gonna reap hatred and its associates like bitterness, loneliness, cancer, etc; plus their associates as well. So if you sow LOVE, you also reap the attributes of love and their associates including long life and prosperity. 
QUESTION: Are you proud of the seeds u have sown so far in life? Harvest time will surely come. Let's sow good seeds: not for anyone but ourselves. Love you.

Don't live in someone's shadow!

Is it not a shame that some people are not able to build a personal compelling brand; rather they live in the shadows of the good name(s) of their parents or relatives? They have nothing of their own to show. So what happens when the source of that shadow is no more? Hmmm. I want to be the source of a shadow which a lot of people will want to ride on. How about you?
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Darkness cannot rule over Light

In this day and age when economic hardship is so REAL and living conditions have almost become unbearable, people still have time to gossip and spend precious time plotting evil against their fellow humans just out of envy. Did u NEVER read that "darkness can never rule over light"? Besides it's impossible to destroy a man with a good heart. Moreover, man no be God ooo. Fear not - says Elohim. BUT don't be a perpetrator. Don't steal someone's joy. The law of karma really works. Be blessed.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Make your decisions 'alone'

The best decisions of life are made when having listened to all counsel about an issue, one takes a moment alone (as an individual) to decide the pros and cons of his/her actions and inactions. Then when the road seem clear, you make a move. NEVER make a decision when in doubt. You are solely responsible for all your actions. Bless up.
Special discovery - writing whiles on the Water closet is refreshing for writers. Your intellect works better and enhances the flow of your writing. Yeah.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Will God accept your soul?

Special greetings. Today I am asking "if you dropped dead today, how will you be remembered? Will somebody or group of people decide to celebrate you? Will people genuinely give a good testimony about you? Now, how about your Father who is in Heaven? Will He accept or reject your soul"?
May Elohim be gracious unto us. AMEN.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Be positive about life

Greetings. Let us declare today "a day of positivity". If you agree, then make someone/some people aware of their positive traits. Forget the negatives. But be truthful about what you tell them. Say kind words to them about that special character or quality they possess. I will be glad if you told me mine. Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Be concerned about your health

Today I am humbly requesting that we take our health seriously. The pressures of life usually have a tendency of making us pay little or no attention to our health needs. Don't wait to say "had I known". Eat well and live well. Time to be concerned. Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
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Evil will NEVER win

These scriptures have been in my heart since I got to know God:
1. "The heart of man is deep and wicked: who can ever know"
2. "They that know their God shall do exploits".
Then "He" assured me that He said we should "fear not" for He is with us even unto the end of this world.
Simple. If God does not permit it, your enemies (no matter where they derive their power from), will NEVER triumph over you. So get to know your God and watch Him perform.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Patience & hard work can get you there

The rate at which people (especially the young -below 40) are dying isn't funny. All is NOT well with this generation. But we can be singled out for long life and greater exploits. I beg don't follow the band wagon. Be assertive and know what you want. Nothing received in a rush lasts long. No-get-rich tendencies will get u anywhere far and in peace. Let's work harder and be patient as we look only up to God. Souls are perishing. It ain't a joke at all. Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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See the opportunity in every misfortune

Whether the glass is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY will depend to a large extent on your psychological lens. In every situation, you may want to view it as a misfortune or a blessing in disguise. It all depends on your outlook about life. Never look at only the negatives of life. Be positive in your approach to life's issues and you will surely find a hidden happiness and a rare opportunity in every misfortune that befalls you. Bless up.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Love is RESPECT

The person who truly loves you will teach and/or lead you to the truth BUT will NEVER 'force' you to choose it. Love comes with RESPECT and respect knows no FORCE. If he/she/they cannot allow you to make your own choices as an adult, then this is certainly not love but a semblance of slavery. And in like manner, you who has some power and influence over others should not lord it over them as if they were creatures without feelings, emotions and intellect. A good teacher guides his/her students. Bad teachers give appor to students. You may lead them but certainly not "putting the bait into their mouth only for them to swallow". Deep, huh?
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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Your 'poison' is always meat for another

Be not disgruntled because no matter how bad a situation, a person or an institution may appear in your sight, there is always someone out there who wishes to be in your position. Funny, right? Yes. That's the painful truth. BUT do not envy or stop them from 'coming in" especially if they DO NOT seek your opinion. With time, they may taste what you tasted or probably be the agent(s) of the change you wished for; or better still that change may happen in their time. Just happy yourself because God NEVER consults your enemies before doing what He has purposed to do.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
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It's all about networking- everybody needs somebody

It takes networking and 'connections' to get higher in life. No matter how talented or gifted or knowledgeable you are, you need to be connected to/by some people to get into the lime light. Let's not despise people we come across because they could be the unexpected channel for our positive exposure.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
Tel: 0265028985
Email: sammyafful@yahoo.com
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Sex for power- time bomb

Advice for men who are owners of businesses and organisations
"Where tonga rules (as in exchange of sex for positions- especially higher ones), chaos is inevitable leading to breakdown of morals and eventual collapse of institutions". Dangerous thing is that, this doesn't come over night. 
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
Tel: 0265028985
Email: sammyafful@yahoo.com
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Power of giving

Giving is an act of love, sacrifice, appreciation and honour. It also gives power and influence over the recipient. Let's learn to give and not only be recipients. It's great to be loved but more fulfilling to show love to others. Besides it has been proven over the years that "givers never lack". But please don't waste "resources" on those who don't have any better use for it. Set your priorities right. 
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
Tel: 0265028985
Email: sammyafful@yahoo.com
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Know who you really are

It is unfortunate and self destructive to allow people to tell you who or what they think you are. As a human being, you ought to have an understanding about who you really are and your corresponding unique abilities. Counselors do a great job but a good number too worsen the plights of their clients so that they can continue to be in business. Know who you really are. Look within you and speak to your Maker constantly. Man no be God.
- Ato Afful (Son of Elohim), Ghana
Media and Communications Consultant/Specialist & Trainer
Tel: 0265028985
Email: sammyafful@yahoo.com
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