The Musings Diary

"Some scars never fade, but that is the fact of life." Learning to live with these scars is a process and it takes courage to allow the emotions and the experiences to penetrate you in order for you to detach. Getting to the point of Lamentations 3:21-24 where the author says, I'll never forget the trouble, the utter lostness, the taste of ashes, the poison I've swallowed. I remember it all—oh, how well I remember— the feeling of hitting the bottom. But there's one other thing I remember and remembering, I keep a grip on hope: God's loyal love couldn't have run out, his merciful love couldn't have dried up. They're created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I'm sticking with God (I say it over and over). He's all I've got left. Takes time. Grief is a part of life and is not only attached to the death of a loved one. It could be you are losing your grip on your marriage, your job, your finances, and anything sentimental to you. Sit and bask in the emotion, wear it like a shirt because then, you are able to face it head-on and detach. In today's episode, we reflect on Job and we feature a clip from psych2go.net for more insights on grief. My prayer is you gain a sense of comfort and healing as you listen to this therapeutic episode. Always remember that You are never too much for Christ to handle. He knows. The featured song is by Kari Jobe called, The Garden, purely used for edification purposes.

Trauma, trials, and hardships are a disguise of what lies underneath; Gifts. Gifts that can only be discovered once we choose to not sweep anything under the carpet, because at the end of the day, that area will stink and infect the entire space. This week we talk about Moses and how he approached his disguised gift. We also highlight the story of Taruri Gatere courtesy of Engage talk who emerged stronger on the other side after battling a life of trauma for quite a while. I love what Fred Rogers once said... "Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” Are you mentioning to someone what you are going through or are you bottling it up inside? Are you numbing your gut feelings, choosing not to see the red flags because of what you went through? Let's talk and feel free to reach out to themusingsdiary@gmail.com The featured song is by Jonathan Mc Reynolds called, He Knows. Please note that we do not own the copyrights to the song.It is purely used for edification purposes. See you in the next one! With love, Vivian.

Welcome to a new episode! It has been a long time coming but we are back like we never left. This is the Musings Diary Podcast where we talk everyday life in line with the Word of Life. 'The Gift of a Handicap' is inspired by Paul from the book of 2 Corinthians 12: 1-10. In this mellow episode, we get to reflect on this scripture as a launching pad. When you think of a handicap do your ever think of it as a gift? I highly doubt you do. We get to discuss this further in the episode, featuring a testimony courtesy of CBN. Sit back, relax, and be uplifted! The featured song is 'Find my peace' by Naomi Raine purely used for edification purposes. We do not own the copyrights. See you in the next one! Feel free to reach out to us at themusingsdiary@gmail.com.

Life will always hand you the bad card once in a while. How you deal with this card is what really matters. Sometimes making lemonade out of the lemon is not always that easy especially when you walk a tough season alone. Prayers, people, family, and above all, God sustained and still are sustaining Pst Wamary to date. A warrior battling diabetes to date and now overcoming kidney failure as well, he has indeed proven that God is good in extremely terrible days of his life. The journey has not been a walk in the park. Tune in to this episode to listen to this amazing conversation. It does not have to stop here, God raised a kidney donor and in order to have a successful operation, he needs 2.3M raised and so far, 40% is in for Gods' glory! From near and far, I call upon you my dear listener to chip in with whatever amount God places in your heart via the MPESA pay bill 3112121, Account no: Wamary...Feel free to reach out to themusingsdiary@gmail.com in case of any enquiry concerning the same! Thank you for your continued support and Merry Christmas! Featured songs are by, Casting Crowns and Jonathan Mc Reynolds purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the copyrights.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says, Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. (MSG) Our reflection is based on this scripture. Stay uplifted and encouraged this week and beyond. Remember to trust God from the bottom of your heart to stay on track.

"If you want to make an impact, focus your life." Rick Warren. Today we reflect on what purpose is all about, basing our reflection on 5 major questions surrounding: Our identity Our source Our reason Our potential Our Destination Feel free to reach out to themusingsdiary@gmail.com The featured song is an old-time favourite classic by Ron Kenoly called Use me, purely used for edification purposes.

Introducing a new program on The Musings Diary Podcast, that will be airing every Tuesday 5pm, EAT, called Weekly Devotion to help us focus our week on God and to always remind us that our lives are configured by God alone, no matter the season we find ourselves in. This week Vivian shares from Psalms 139:14 and Psalms 11:3. Be encouraged.

Success has been defined in a variety of ways, with most definitions bent towards 'doing', other than being/becoming. Victoria Kamau, a certified leadership development and personal coach, a reflection enthusiast, and author of the just-released E-book, 'Gateway To Success,' redefines success in today's episode, touching on different facets of life like Mental Health, authenticity, parenting, purpose, and many more. We also get to enjoy a good laugh while at it. To get the book, email Victoria at keystosuccess24@gmail.com, or visit https://vicsaykamau.wixsite.com/keystosuccess/resources. Feel free to interact with her work as well as signup for The Coaching Clinic. Follow her on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, (@vicsaykamau) and LinkedIn, (@Victoria Kamau).

"God gives you what you need in portions, like the Israelites, they never had to wonder about provision; in the same way, bit by bit, He helped in my situation to remove me and my son from the hostile lifestyle." Fatima Oliver This is the testimony of a Buddhist turned Christian and possessing a Muslim name. From the tender age of 2, Fatima Oliver knew nothing else apart from ABUSE, LOSS, and SURVIVAL. At a stage in her life when everything seemed to work out, she contemplated suicide. For 9 years, she stayed in an abusive marriage, until she decided to walk away from what she always knew... She is a living testimony of God's saving grace and the fact that indeed pain does give clarity. Be sure to get in touch via themusingsdiary@gmail.com, let us know how the testimony has impacted you, and feel free to share your redemption story as well. The featured song is by William Mc Dowell, purely used for edification purposes. Grab a copy of The Prescription is In The Dirt on Amazon! For downloadable resources, and to get to interact with her as well as support her and her work, please visit her website, fatimac.com Stay tuned for Part 2!

Welcome to Season 3! Can A Dollar and Eleven Cents buy the miracle of a second chance at life? Ho w about you take that dollar and eleven cents and sprinkle a little faith on there! Journey with me as we talk about Trust today and feel free to drop your comments or questions on themusingsdiary@gmail.com or  Direct Message The Musings Diary Podcast on Instagram, follow, like and share the episodes! The featured song, Find my Peace, is by Naomi Raine, be sure to check it out on Youtube! It is purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights. Next week Fatima Oliver will grace us with her presence, and it is going to be one of a kind. Don't miss out!

It has been quite a journey going through this series on Forgiveness since August. The feedback has been overwhelming, some bringing us to tears. Thank you for allowing this podcast to minister to your hearts. Always feel free to email The Musings Diary at themusingsdiary@gmail.com and we just started an Instagram page! Feel free to DM The Musings Diary Podcast and follow! We wrap up the series in todays' reflective episode, looking at why we forgive. Why should we always keep our eye out to forgive? Vivian highlights 4Is as the major intentions behind living a lifestyle of forgiveness, and these are: Instruction Imitation Inspiration and Invigoration She caps it all with scripture from Hebrews 12:15 which says, See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. Whenever we forgive we give up the right to be unhappy. Tune in for more and see you for a fresh one next week!! Thank you for stopping by!  The featured songs are Nara, by Travis Greene and Tim Godfrey, and the classic Hymn, Just as I am, purely used for edification purposes. Featured story: Baptistpress.com (Click to read)

"Life is filled with incredible beauty and wonder and if I dwell on offenses, I miss out." Unknown According to Luskin, forgiveness entails an experience of peace and understanding that comes with lessening the blame of that which has hurt you, taking lifes' experiences less personally, and seeing the cost of holding a grudge. This does not happen overnight. Forgiveness is a process and just as grief is in stages, forgiveness is also in stages. Vivian takes us through this today, and more. Thank you for always pressing play every single week! The featured song is by Michael W. Smith, called, Grace, purely used for edification purposes. Resource page: The Art of Forgiveness click for further study.

"Forgiveness is in layers," Rev. Dr. Marisha Stewart. In this episode, we have a special guest on the show whose name is Rev. Dr. Marisha Stewart, who is a package of energy and positivity. Other than that, she is a licensed Minister, encourager, author, counselor, motivational speaker, divorce coach, and podcast host. She is the founder of the Iamthelionessqueen podcast; available on all major podcast platforms, and The Lioness Queen Organization. Her mission in life is to help women recognize their crown. She has gone through hell and high water and come out stronger on the other side. Visit her website, iamthelionessqueen.com. She is here with us to share her journey of forgiveness, how God used the situation she faced to birth a timeless ministry. I reiterate what she says, 'we need to put in the work.'  Not even the journey of forgiveness is an easy ride. It takes time. Share your thoughts on themusingsdiary@gmail.com.

"One moment of true forgiveness erases years of guilt, pain and fear." Alan Cohen. That means, there is insincere forgiveness! Today we look at powerful examples from the New Testament that show how forgiveness transcended the gravity of sins. Well, since Chrost forgave us, we are called to forgive others. A real life story is also included towards the end. Today's featured song is an all time favourite classic called Alabaster Box by Cece Winans, purely used for edification purposes. We do not own the rights to the song! Be sure to reach out to with your comments, questions, prayer requests and feedback via themusingsdiary@gmail.com. Thank you for always stopping by every week! You are valued!!

It can be quite hard to forgive those who have wronged us. In this episode, Vivian uses some practical examples from The Old Testament of three individuals who did not allow evil to overcome them when they had the perfect opportunity to, and a true story to highlight how forgiveness redeemed time when it came to a mother-daughter relationship, that went through a rocky period. Don't allow evil to overcome you, but overcome evil with good. Enjoy! Get in touch via themusingsdiary@gmail.com The featured song is by We The Kingdom, purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights.

Are you holding yourself hostage? "Forgiving ourselves is not an excuse for our actions or a way to gloss over the harm we have caused others...It is true self-acceptance." Desmond Tutu. Many times we allow our mistakes to define us, thereby making it harder for us to be self-compassionate and eventually forgive ourselves. Vivian helps you walk through the journey of self-forgiveness as she helps you fall in love with the process of becoming self-compassionate. Enjoy the journey! Remember to reach out to themusingsdiary@gmail.com. The featured song is You Say by Lauren Daigle, purely used for edification purposes.

What would you do if a total stranger crosses your path and damages your life forever? Maybe you would kill him/her or send assailants to destroy him for good...What if you do not have that kind of power left but one? Someone once said that 'Anger is a wasted emotion.' Let's uncover the mystery behind the power of forgiveness. The featured song is my old-time favorite by Brandon Heath, purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights to the song, and the featured story of Seven Mc Donald was borrowed from a book called Why Forgive by Johann Christoph Arnold. Please do grab your copy. It is worth it! Drop that email at themusingsdiary@gmail.com and keep sharing your forgiveness story!

Finally, the show is live! This episode is a 'warm-up edition' a 'get to know us edition'. We labelled it the 'easy edition.' Loads of fun and fellowship in the word of God. Hosted by Vivian and Co-hosted by Gatesh, this is worth listening to. The anchor scripture of this show is Titus 2:1-8, which we get to discuss in great detail. I promise you a brightened and enriched morning, evening, afternoon and night...depending on which part of the world you are at! Get in touch with us on themusingsdiary@gmail.com

When we are commanded to turn the other cheek and act as if nothing happened, forgive whoever and whatever happened to you, and just move on, it begs the question, How?  Have you been in such a dilemma? Share your forgiveness story, questions, or comments on themusingsdiary@gmail.com and let us encourage one another as we grow together. Join me in this reflective episode. The featured song by Christafari is purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights. Thank you for your continued support!

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." John 15:1-4 summarizes what this episode is about. Always remember that no matter where we find ourselves, Christ expects us to produce fruit and not just fruit, but good fruit. Enjoy this very calming episode! The featured story at the beginning was sourced from fropky.com. The featured song is by Matt Redman, 'Abide In Me' purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights to the song.

There is nothing as hard as trusting Gods' timing especially when you feel like absolutely nothing is happening, but at the same time, it is a huge loss on our part to walk in the place and purpose that is not God-ordained/orchestrated. Proverbs 16:4, in the message version states that everything is created with it's place and purpose. If you feel lost, rest assured that God has a plan and purpose for your life. Let's talk more about using our own strength. Is it worth it? Tune in for more! Featured song is purely used for edification purposes, performed and sang by Hillsong United, 'Oceans'.

In Luke 18:1-8, we see a woman who persistently approached an arrogant and unjust judge until she finally got her request. She persisted. Jacob had an encounter with God, and if he did not persist, he wouldn't have had his identity transformed and changed in the end. In this series, we delve deeper into the art of persistent prayer. Does God get fed up when we persist? Do we believe in the power of prayer and are we fully utilizing it?  Someone once said that 'calling is who we are not what we do'. Let's reflect together. The featured song is fully owned by Elevation worship. I do not own the rights. It is purely used for edification purposes.  Head over to Elevation Worship YouTube channel for this and more uplifting songs!

Dr. Wale Akinyemi; an organizational Culture Expert, Transformational Coach, Author, and Chief Visionary Officer at The Street University, has graced this podcast today. We discuss how our culture today is affected by viewing life using the same lens and just dwelling on 'the good old.' With great humor and poise, Dr. Wale is never ashamed to speak the truth, and today, he gets to do what he does best...transforming Africa and the world one mind at a time.  Get your mind right because it is about to get hot!!!!  Follow him on Twitter, @waleakinyemi, and on Facebook, like His page, Wale Akinyemi Resource Page.  Books discussed authored by Dr. Wale include: Help! My Chocolate is Melting, The Billionaire Within, Mental Independence and Creative Thinking for Phenomenally Effective People. Grab your copy today!!! Ready...Set...Tune In for more!!!!

Now that we are into the second half of the year, what better way to wrap it up than to give God thanks for His sustaining power and grace upon our lives. I am absolutely not ignorant of the fact that it has been quite a roller coaster for most of us bearing in mind the ongoing pandemic around the globe. Stephen King once said ''Don't let the sun go down without saying thank you to someone, and without admitting to yourself that absolutely no one gets this far alone."  Join me as we reflect together! Have a blessed weekend ahead. The featured song is by Eric Smith, purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights to this song.

Knowing 'the why' is always important. It is the foundation upon which you build upon. If the foundation is destroyed, the Bible says, what can the righteous do? If you do not have a 'why' for what you do, you have no foundation to build upon. Simon Sinek put it so clearly. He said, "People do not buy WHAT you do, but WHY you do it." Today, I delve deeper into the reasons why we should 'mind our own business' derived from 2nd Thessalonians 4:11-18. Plus a very interesting story is in the mix! Tune in for more! The featured story is by Jyls Passion and the featured song is by Dante Bowe, Todd Dulaney and Jekalyn Carr of Maverick City Music, purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights to the song. Have a great weekend ahead and see you next week for a fresh one! Remember to favourite, share and leave your review and voice messages

Every season, we encounter gaps every day, and most often than not, we tend to turn a blind eye. There are gaps in our lives that are nothing but traps, there are others that present golden opportunities. The bottom line remains, we have to be keen and note areas that present these gaps. It goes without say, that there was a reason why we were instructed to be sober and vigilant. Let's talk. The featured song is by H.E.R featuring Tauren Wells, purely used for edification purposes. I do not own the rights.

There is nothing as hard as accepting and recognizing our weaknesses, failures, and flaws, but it is only when we do so that we experience liberation and freedom. As a result, we start the journey towards getting to where we desire to be. Paul in 2Corinthians12:9-10 confesses that as soon as he recognized his weaknesses, Gods' strength began to move in on them. He was transformed by accepting the fact that, as a human being my soul is nothing but a 'beggar and thief.' Tune in for more and leave a message using the message button! See you next week! Featured song: Starts and ends by Hillsong Worship.

"The greatest enemy of hunger for God is not poison but apple pie. It is not the banquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but endless nibbling at the table of the world. It is not the x-rated videos, but the prime time dribble of triviality we drink every night." John Piper From that quote, we notice, that a slow fade occurs in the sweet little things. We eventually sink in when we indulge in these. Let's talk, shall we? Featured songs are by Worship Mob and Elevation Church and Maverick City, purely used for edification purposes.

The world promises a 'filling' in contrast to God who calls us to 'hunger and thirst'. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be satisfied. When you study the book of Psalms 73:25-26, you can feel and touch the soul of that prayer. You can feel the desperation and despair that draws David nearer to God. I am so excited about this 2 part episode! Much as we are in a fast-paced world, sometimes, we need to take a step back and take stock of our spiritual lives. We move so far away... so far away...falling so far, even without realizing. "Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever." May this be our prayer. Join me next Friday for Part 2! The featured song is by Minister GUC, Knowing you. Purely used for edification purposes!

Grade 6 bred an avid reader, a sought-after book reviewer and a bookstagramer. Sucker for Coffe', yes, Coffe' not Coffee, helps us dig deeper into productive and effective book reading, by sharing tips and tricks for accomplishing the same. For her, reading books is likened to someone who breaths in air to fill up and live. Reading is a lifestyle, but it had to begin somewhere. Anyone familiar with the book, 'Hekaya za Abunuasi?' this is where her journey began! I promise you a power-packed episode and at the end of it, you will go grab that book and start reading, because she oozes so much passion and makes the books come alive! Enjoy! Pssst...you might need to take notes too!

It is an instruction found in the book of Thessalonians, that we should make this our ambition...How then do we do this and are there different angles to viewing this very common phrase,'mind your own business?'...In today's episode I take you through a brief introduction of this series...I promise, you will love it! Tune in for more!

Just when they thought it was over...press play! N.B// I do not own copyrights to the featured songs.

You want to know how powerful living a life of gratitude is? Press play and let's talk. N.B// I do not own the copyrights to the featured songs.

In this special episode, I feature Sheila Sutherland from Canada. She is a life-coach and an 'Oh Shift!' facilitator. We discuss about self-care very extensively. I learnt a great deal and I for sure guarantee that you will too!

Are you afraid of your own company? Tune in for more! N.B// I do not own copyrights to the featured songs. They are purely used for entertainment/ edification purposes.

Many a times we tend to dwell on the superficial, forgetting the roots are always the source. Let us deal with the spiders in this episode. N.B// I do not own the rights to featured songs. They are purely used for edification/ entertainment purposes.

Christ was marked by divinity. Everything pertaining His life was divinely orchestrated. Tune in and let's see how. N.B// I do not own copyrights for featured songs. They are purely for edification/ entertainment purposes.

This is an intro to a series we shall be looking at during this Easter season. Tune in for more! N.B// I do not own copyrights to featured songs. They are used purely for entertainment/ edification purposes.

I have tasted unconditional love, that looks beyond my faults and failures. Have you? Tune in for more! N.B// Featured songs are purely used for entertainment purposes. I do not own the copyrights.

When passion meets purpose, that's a fire that cannot be quenched. Did you know that your happiness is not directly proportional to an increased salary? Let's talk about it. N.B// Featured songs are solely for entertainment purposes. I do not own the copyrights.

When you love your enemies, does it benefit either of you? Is there need to love our enemies? Tune in for more on this! N.B// Featured songs are solely for entertainment purposes. I do not own the copyrights.

Did you know that love is not about being 'hired help?' Let's talk about it. Tune in for more! N.B// The featured songs are solely for entertainment purposes. I do not own the copyrights.

A very important yet most neglected relationship. Tune in for more! N.B// Featured songs purely used for entertainment purposes.

There is no room in love for fear, well-formed love banishes fear. This is a scripture found in 1 John 4:18. Let us delve deeper shall we? Tune in for more! N.B// Featured songs are purely for entertainment purposes. I do not own the copyrights.

Love is inescapable, unreachable...It can be a haven of peace or a battle-field. Someone took love and redefined it altogether. Would you love to know who did it? Tune in! N.B// Featured songs are purely for entertainment purposes.

Taking time to pray for various needs received from different listeners across the globe.

I know many or most of us hate/ detest this rodent, but are we talking about this rodent in this episode? Find out! N.B// Featured songs are purely for entertainment purposes.

Have you tasted the power of prayer? No situation can stand this kind of power. Tune in for more! N.B// Featured songs are purely for entertainment purposes.

Whenever we wake up in the morning, do we pause and say thank you, or do we go about hogging the day? I figured hogs are not just limited to food. Tune in for more! N.B// I do not own copyrights to the featured songs; they are purely used for entertainment purposes.

The danger of being double-minded is, at the end of it all, you lose everything. Let's talk about it. N.B// I do not own copyrights to featured songs; they are purely for entertainment purposes.

Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving present your requests to God. Tune in for some hot chocolate! N.B// I do not own the copyrights of the featured songs. They are purely for entertainment purposes.