#RyanTalks - Spiritual Pregnancy v Physical Pregnancy

Spiritual v Physical Pregnancy

Whenever a woman says they are pregnant, I always have a smile. The reason being is because a new addition to the world is about to arrive, I like the fact that a new life is being born. It's the same when someone says that they are 'spiritually pregnant'. That person is about to go on a journey an birth something new which could change lives.

We know what being Physically Pregnancy means but what about Spiritual Pregnancy?

Being Spiritual Pregnant and Physically Pregnant have the same hallmarks. With both, you are going to be carrying a seed which grows and grows until its fully formed and is ready to be birthed. In the first stage, the seed is planted and then your mood starts to change. Once it's confirmed that you pregnant, you would start to get ready for the birth.

You go for regular check ups, antenatal classes, scans and regular reviews with nurses etc. I believe that the pregnancy phase can be one of the most stressful periods but I believe that it will be worthwhile once you see the results.

Once you've told people that you are pregnant, depending on how supportive they might say some things to you such as 'I'm so happy for you' or 'Fantastic News'. You then could get comments such as 'Are you sure about this, have you thought it through?'

It's part of the journey, people are generally going to question you and test to see if you are ready for the new birth. In the spiritual form, it's the same way. You've told people and now the real test begins. You now need to decide on whether it's something you want to pursue and give birth to.

Afterwards, I believe that you will now start to say unusual things such as – I'm going to have the biggest brand in the world or I will have 5 different offices in different parts of the country etc. You then start to change, people that were once around you are going to feel worthless as you move in new circles. Just as expectant mum's attend pre baby classes, you might also attend classes or do things which are linked to your chosen area.

Halfway through, you will start to think about Delivery Partners. The people who are going to help you deliver and be there every step of the way. Why is there need for Delivery Partners? I believe that you will need someone at your side who will stay with you, give you encouragement and also do things for you during the Delivery stage.

As you go further down the line, the signs will be all to clear for people to see. They will start noticing that you stay away from certain environments all for the reason that you want to protect your seed.

Once you enter the final stage, you will start to act differently. You will want everything to go your way, you need everything to go to plan but when things don't go your way, you begin to get stressed which is why your Delivery Partner/s will come into play.

We now reach the final week of your pregnancy. The week of your Launch, The Week of your Labour. This is when you will really need to push and push and push, you will need to have someone hold your hand to help you with this phrase. You will always go through pain when you are about to give birth, You will always face obstacles when you are about to give birth, You will always probably have doubts or fear but this is because what you are about to deliver is going to change your life and people around you.

You have now given birth and must now register and name you newborn baby. Once you have birthed your dream, you have to register and name your company. You then need to develop and help it grown, give it life. As you introduce the world, you need to make sure that the people you have around you will also support you and help your child / vision grow.

Being Spiritually Pregnant is one of the most toughest phases ever to go through. People who you thought would be with you for a long time will not be able to go with you because they will not be able to handle where you are going. You will need people around you who will be able to support you, give you heavenly advice and help you see things clearly.

As you prepare to give birth, get ready, get yourself prepared. Don't expose your dream too early because it will not be able to survive, there will be times when it will be on life support. You have to decide if the vision is too costly to let go.

Spiritual Pregnancy and Physical Pregnancy are both the same but in different forms.  

Be Ready, You are ready to give Birth to something great. Be Prepared

#RyanTalks - The Power of Number Nine

As a Believer, I have always been interested in Numbers and what they represent. Many moons back, I was sitting in a service and I heard something about the number 9 so I decided to look for myself and see what I will discover.

The number 9 signifies divine completeness or finality. The End of an Era and the Beginning of a New one. Christ died at the 9^th hour / 3pm to end the control that the Enemy had over his people and to usher in a new era of salvation, it became open to everyone.

Nine always represents the end of something, it represents the end of that cycle

Let's take the pregnancy cycle, after 9 months a baby is born. Why is this? This is because it's the end of the pregnancy. Let us see what this signifies in the bible and how it is connected to Jesus and the Cross.

Matthew 27 v 46

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Matthew 27 v 50

 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.

It states in Matthew that Jesus died at around the ninth hour which equates to 3pm. It was the final piece in the jigsaw of God's masterplan, the end of the enemy's reign over Earth and the beginning or salvation for all of mankind.

Nine also represents the fruits of the Holy Spirit which are Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Long suffering, Love, Peace and Self-control.

At the 9th hour of the day, a Roman Centurion named Cornelius was told, in a vision, to contact the apostle Peter. Cornelius would eventually be baptised and receive God's spirit, becoming the first recorded Gentile convert to Christianity (Acts 10). So, we see it was the end of that cycle of Gentiles not being able to convert to Christianity.

In both examples, we see that the number 9 has a significant part to play. The number 9 will always represent the end of something or the final act. When Jesus went to the cross, it was the final act of his mission.

I've always wondered certain things happen in different stages. My understanding of Number 9 is that it is a very powerful number. It could also signify a transition of power i.e. The Enemy had control of the Earth right up until the 9^th hour which is when everyone came to realization that he really was the Son of God.

In Deuteronomy, we can see that Moses was 120 when God decided that he wasn't able to lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt and into the Promise Land. Joshua then took over, who I believe was 96 at the time. This signifies that there was a transition of power, the end of the reign of Moses and the beginning of Joshua's reign

The Number Nine is a powerful number. 

#RyanTalks - Obeying God's Voice Part 7: Do You Know Me Enough to Listen to Me

Do You Know Me Enough to Listen to Me? That is one of the greatest questions ever asked, it really gets you thinking. Let's think about it..........

You meet someone and within a few days, they tell you to follow them. You hardly know them so of course you will have your doubts, whenever they tell you things you don't believe because you hardly know them and when they want you do something, you don't listen because you hardly know them. For you to trust them, believe them and follow them without any doubt you have to first get to know them.

From this you then start to become disobedient towards them and soon or later, your relationship will suffer. There will be consequences and there is a chance that you will go your separate ways. This is how God feels, when we don't listen to him or take heed on what he says. You often fail to talk to God or listen because you really don't know him.

Over the past years, many people have walked with God and saw first hand what he can do and through that they believe in him. Their Faith is taken to a new level and they put all their trust and faith in God in the knowledge that he will deliver.
There are also people who have doubted God, doubted his existence and his every word, they have also went against what he has planned for their lives. Who and what type of Person are you? The Question God wants us to answer this - Do You Know Me Enough To Listen to Me?

So, How can we get to know God. It's one of many things I have pondered on my journey through life. I believe that us getting to Know God happens every day, there is never a day that we don't learn something new and experience something new.
There a few ways that we can get to Know God.

1 - Read The Word
There is nothing like reading his word and receiving your daily strength. You will always learn something new once you read his word. As you begin to read certain passages, you will begin to find out who God is

2 - Talk to Him / Prayer
Talking to God is one of the biggest ways in which we can know God. It take us to a deeper place in him, he can now know we are passionate, he will start revealing his biggest secrets and also mysteries unknown to man.

3 - Fellowship
Having Fellowship with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ will only help us get to know God even further as they will begin to tell you about their personal experience and how God has helped them and how much he is currently doing for them.

I'm sure you can think of many other ways but from the reading the Word, there is one passage which sums it up clearly. John 14 v 6 states this "I am the Way, the truth and the Life, no one comes to the father except through me" So we see here that another essence of getting to know God is through Jesus Christ. Jesus states that no one can get to the Father except through him. So, what is he saying? I believe he is saying that we need to accept Christ as our Saviour and that way day by day, we will begin to have access to the Father. Without getting to know Jesus, we won't be able to know who God is.

Let's see this in a modern day text. You're pursuing a lady or guy but they say, for you to gain access to me you have to get to know my children. Your response depends on how much you want them. Because the children are the gateway to their parents, it is vital that you get to know them. Without that, it is impossible.

When you truly get to know God, you begin to pin all your trust and faith in him. You know for certain that he will deliver, he will be there every day of your life, you know that you can talk to him and he will respond.
God is not hiding, he is available and ready if you are willing to get to know him. Get to Know Him today and live the rest of your life.

Do You Know Me Enough to Listen to Me? What will your answer be?

#RyanTalks - Your Legacy

Early this morning, I learnt about the passing of Dr Myles Munroe. It was quite a shock to my system, I struggled to find the words to sum up about how I felt. Instead of mourning, I decided to thank God for his life. Thank God for the impact that he had on many generations, old and new. I pray that his legacy lives on for years to come.

I may not have met him or spoke with him but some of his teachings and books have inspired me and many generations and I believe it will do so for many more generations to come. 

So, as I was pondering on his life, the Father dropped something into my heart and this is what he wants to share - What will be your Legacy and how do you want people to remember you by? What impact will you have on your generation. 

Books, Songs, Ministry, Businesses etc. What will you leave behind that people will be able to identify with.

I always like to refer back to God's word when writing about certain topics but this time, I won't. I really want us to think about our legacy, what will the future generations be able to say about you? What I will say, is remember Jesus and Legacy, let that give you a starting point.

If you've been dreaming about writing a book, writing a song, starting a ministry or even starting a business, what do you have to lose. You really can't take it to the grave. What can you do with it if you are not around to anchor it? You have to leave it behind so that the people you leave behind can take on the vision and run with it?

I saw a quote once which said - “The Graveyard is a rich place, it's where people take their dreams and visions”

There's a book, a song, a ministry, a business, a new invention waiting to be created and released. That time is now. The World is waiting for the next long-lasting legacy, it is waiting for next multi-million idea which will change the hearts of men, it is waiting for a book to change the course of time.

When I think of Legacy, I think of World Dynasty. Something that people will never be able to forget. Think of Hillsborough, it created a long-lasting legacy for all the wrong reasons but the fact is, people are still able to identify it. People may want to forget what happened but the event was so tragic, up to this day people will still remember it.

Just Remember, Jesus created a legacy which is remembered by so many people today, their lives are based around this, sermons are preached, books are written, songs created, ministries birthed.

I truly believe that we will all return to meet out creator once our work on earth is finished. I truly believe that when we depart, our legacy and our dynasty's will live on for years to come. So, as you read this, I want you to think about you, your life and the legacy you want to leave behind.

I could have made it sound nice, pretty but this is the plain truth -  I really believe that there is a legacy in all of us. There is something that we can create, there is something that the world is waiting for and we are the ones to create it.

I've been thinking about my legacy, what could I leave behind. I have a brand, a song, a book, in fact so many things to release which will form part of my legacy. This brand is called Care Of Yoo. By God's Grace, I know that it will be known worldwide.

So, what about you?

What will be your Legacy and how do you want people to remember you by? What impact will you have on your generation. 

Your Time

Your Season

Your Future

Your Dream

Your Vision

Your Legacy

Start Now, Leave a Legacy

#RyanTalks -The Power of Light

Light is so powerful, it brightens up a room, it outshines darkness and it also give us access to see the world around us. When the Earth was formed, God saw that the world was living in Darkness, complete Darkness, so what did he do? He created light.
Wikipedia States light as this -
Light is radiant energy, usually referring to electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, and is responsible for the sense of sight.So, we see that Light is a radiant energy and it is responsible for our sense of sight.
It also has another meaning which is - 'the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible'So, we now see that Light is very important to our everyday lives. Without it, we wouldn't be able to see, let alone figure out our everyday journeys. Living in Darkness is like living a life without God,
Let's take a look at what the bible says about Light


John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Genesis 1: 3 - 5

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

Matthew 5:13 - 16

You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket , but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven

Psalm 119:105

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

So, what are we trying to get at here? Let's look from a more logical view. The Underground is full of dark tunnels, not many people would actually walk through it, which is why we have trains to take us to and from each station. The Train has lights at the front and inside every carriage, which first, helps the driver to see the way forward and plus for everyone in the carriage to see what's happening around them. The Perfect Solution but what if now, that light went out? Yes, the train would most likely crash. 

If the lights were at the back of the train, we would get the same result. 

From a heavenly perspective, God is the light to our path, he is the light to our darkness, the light of the world. For us to also recieve light, we must connect with God. 

God shines a light onto our dark situations and helps us see a way out, he also helps us to see things in advance so we can prepare and pray. 

God's light is never ending, it shines bright 24/7, it illuminates the whole world which is why he can truly see everything. 

Ephesians 5:8 states that we were once in Darkness but now he have been called into light, we must be Children of Light. This means that we are now the Light to someone's darkness. 

God’s light within us affects our neighbours, work colleagues and pretty much everyone we come into contact with but it isn't limited to people. Everywhere we go, we will be bringing Light everywhere with us, darkness has no other choice but to give way. Our effect on the world is more than we could ever imagine. For one person's darkness, you are a thousand lights. Our impact is not because of our works, or our emotions, it is simply because we are Children of God and as Children of God, his light will shine through us. 

Acts 17:26 states that God determines our future. He also takes pleasure where we reside and who we reside with. He also take great detail in placing us into certain areas. All these decisions were made before we were created so to God where we are now is not a surprise to him. All the things concerning our life i.e. Work, Finance, Households etc are all important and he wants his light to shine so bright that he will put us in situations where his light will shine bright. 

We have the ability to light up any dark situation, our impact will have so much power on the world. 

Light has so much power, it has power to light up any dark place no matter how big or small a room is so get connected to the light. Get connected to God and he will surely lighten up your life. 

The Power of Light

#ReleaseFromWithin - Care Of Yoo

I've been waiting for you from sundown to sunrise.
I've been searching for you across lands far and wide.
I have always known you'll be there for me, 
i have always known you will set me free.

Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo

I have always known you'll be there for me,
I have always known what will be,
I have always known our destiny,
I have always known both joy and pain.

Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo.

I give thanxs for the moments we share,
I give thanxs for the love we have,
I give thanxs for sendin u 2 me,
I give thanxs 4 da love nd unity.

Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo,
Care of Yoo

#RyanTalks - The Importance of being Important

'To be Important you will be there when you need to be there'
In a recent interview with the BBC, Jose Mourinho, manager of Chelsea said this about Didier Drogba.
After pondering on the statement I struggled to actually comprehend on what he meant but yesterday I came across a passage which states it clearly. It's a statement that can be interpreted in different forms but when you look at it, it's all about being useful. At first thought, I initially thought that because you are available, you will be there. So I looked at it this way - You can be available but not useful, You can be useful but not available, You are useful and you are available. You can look at it like that but that's like saying, you aren't what I need but you I will use you because you are there. 

No, to be there means no matter the situation or wherever you are, you will find a way to be there. So, lets look at the following passage and consider what it means. I'm sure recently you have asked people things and they have delivered, they are important and you are important to them. There might even be a time when you have asked them but they can't deliver, which can indicate how important you are to them. Different People but everyone is important. 

1 Corinthians 12:12-27

One Body but Many Parts

12 There is one body. But it has many parts. Even though it has many parts, they make up one body. It is the same with Christ. 13 We were all baptized by one Holy Spirit into one body. It didn’t matter whether we were Jews or Greeks, slaves or free people. We were all given the same Spirit to drink.

14 The body is not made up of just one part. It has many parts. 15 Suppose the foot says, “I am not a hand. So I don’t belong to the body.” It is still part of the body. 16 And suppose the ear says, “I am not an eye. So I don’t belong to the body.” It is still part of the body.

17 If the whole body were an eye, how could it hear? If the whole body were an ear, how could it smell? 18 God has placed each part in the body just as he wanted it to be. 19 If all the parts were the same, how could there be a body?20 As it is, there are many parts. But there is only one body.

21 The eye can’t say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” The head can’t say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 In fact, it is just the opposite. The parts of the body that seem to be weaker are the ones we can’t do without. 23 The parts that we think are less important we treat with special honor. The private parts aren’t shown. But they are treated with special care. 24 The parts that can be shown don’t need special care.

But God has joined together all the parts of the body. And he has given more honor to the parts that didn’t have any. 25 In that way, the parts of the body will not take sides. All of them will take care of each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part shares in its joy.

27 You are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of it.

So, now lets think of this in a logical sense. There's many parts to your life i.e. Work, Social, Personal, Private. There will be people who exist in your life who play an important part in your life. When you need them, they will be there in whatever shape or form they can be there. Let's consider this - A Plug and Laptop are both pieces of technology but they have different functions, The Laptop will need the Plug to give it power so it can't say that it doesn't need it when it does. 

So often in life, people claim that are they not important. There will be a time when somebody will need you and you will need to be there. You are useful to them, you are not just a spare part. God never designed you to be just a spare part, he designed you for a specific role because he knows fully well that you will meet that commitment. 

You might not be required all the time but the fact you are there will make people see you are of great importance to them. So, I would say to honor commitment when asked something, they will need to rely on you but if you can't deliver then your importance now goes down a scale. 

It's just like a work place, you are all part of the workforce but you have many parts to play. They are all important roles to fill so of course, you will be there because you are viewed as important. So, the cleaner can't say they are not important because they don't have a big role to fill. In fact, the cleaner is an integral part, they help to keep the place clean. 

Be there when you need to be there. You are important to someone's life but how do you show someone they are important to you? It might be a small gesture or a big gesture, it all adds up to something worthwhile. 

1 - Tell them

There's nothing like hearing these words 'You are important to me'. It boosts people's confidence, it fills them with joy. When they hear that, you will see a huge difference in them. 

2 - Be in their presence

Spend time with them. Whenever you are in their presence, no matter how big or small the time is give them your full commitment. It's your special time together, there should be no distractions

3 - Show them

Showing them how much they mean to you will no doubt put a smile on their face. So, it could mean you take them out or buy them something or even do something spontaneous such as a walk in the park. Let them know that you are there

4 - Honor your Commitment

Whatever the relationship is, Mother and Daughter, Father and Son, Friends, Cousins etc, always honor your commitment, if it's not possible tell them before hand but still find a way to meet your commitment. There's nothing like committing yourself and not meeting their needs, even though you can be forgiven they won't forget. 

5 - Be Understanding

Being understanding is the most crucial one because there will be times they could be having a rough patch or they might actually need help so be understanding to the situation. Don't judge, all you need to be is understanding. 

6 - Always be in Communication

In the morning, it should be a regular point of call to see how they are. So you could say something like 'Morning, It's great to hear from you, I've missed you' or even something simple as 'How are you, How's things with you'. It shows that you care, it shows you are thinking of them. 

7 - Be ready to listen

Always be ready to listen. There's nothing worse than talking to someone and they are doing something else or there mind is elsewhere. I always try and go to a quiet place so I can give my time and really listen to them. 

8 - Be at their Side at all times

When someones knows you are at their side, they know to that they can call on you and you will be there to hold them when they need to be held. They know that when they need a friendly ear, you are there or whenever they need something to be done, you are there. 

Try these things, it will help you maintain your importance. So, starting from today, start telling people how much they matter to you, it could be by text, whatsapp or even on the phone. 

The Importance of being Important

'To be Important you will be there when you need to be there'