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DG

 The acronym that expands out to spell

Da Generation

Created 2 years ago by a group of determined, Christ loving, maniacs that we all love and know

When you think of DG, what kind of image springs to mind?

A number of the members of DG were asked that same question; this is what they said…

Crazy Nigerian nonsense talking and weirdly spiritual people

Happy people

Committers, Goal achievers, God sent

Weird people with common sense

Crazy, weird in a good way, insanely creative who actually LOVE God

Playful, funny, BUSH, time-wasters, SUPER TALENTED, Warriors for Christ

Loving, caring, God fearing and most of all fun to be around with and I wouldn't change them for the world because it’s all that madness that makes them unique in their own way

Peculiar, Passionate, Special, Spontaneous, Unpredictable,

Go-getters, Energetic, Liveliness, Tough love, Real, Zealous,

United

A family

Yes a family,

And it is that sense of family that constantly brings me back

 Whenever I begin to stray from the pack

It is that same sense of family that ties us all together in love

Now from my experience with DG

When I came to this church I felt like a lost sheep

Didn’t know how I would fit in and had my own personal battles

So it took me a while to open up and show my true colours

But that’s the beautiful thing about DG

They waited for me patiently, always there when I needed them 

Until the time I opened up to them and at last felt at home

To me the name DG is incomplete

I believe it should be called DGG

Meaning ‘Da Greatest Generation’

Let me tell you what DG means to me

They are my Friends, My Support, My Comforters, My Allies, and My Comrades

People who I wouldn’t think twice to jump in front of a moving car or a bullet for

People who even if the whole world was against even a single one of them I would stand FOR them

Some of the most important people in my life

I watched a Hillsong sermon with Brian Houston last Sunday and he said this,

We have to find and appreciate the God People in our lives

For they will carry you through your Journey called the Path of Righteousness

I see these crazy diverse people as My God People

We are One

United

Family

As a brother to me says

Imole

IT HURTS

Pain, pain
All of it is pain
I'm not good enough,
I can't do it
So what's the point in me even trying ??
Ever had it when you put in so much effort
And yet
You come out with complete nothingness as a reward
After you have spilt your blood, sweat and every other spectacle of energy into something
Just to have it brushed aside
Like your effort is credited as much as the next guy who didn't even do not do a thing
Do you know how that feels?
Let me tell you how it feels
It hurts.... A lot
And I dont have it in me to carry on much longer
My efforts are worthless
My voice falls on deaf ears
Oh this hurts sooo bad
My mind is troubled to the extent that I Cannot sleep
I cant eat because Swallowing hurts
My emotional pain is becoming more and  more physical day by day tormenting my every thought with negativity and self hateMy eyes flood uncontrollably as I am being bullied  by my very own  mind Before I asked myself why
But now I know I have to accept my new reality This is me
My fate
My dreams were a mere over eager reflections of a naïve young man
I'm wasting my time here .... It's time to move on
Off I go
Where to?
No idea
Maybe I'll find a place where I can live in peace with the failure that is me
Oh Lord it hurts !!
It hurts

by Toyin Said and echoshimix

SUMMER TERM

This is the term that most students dread to go through

But cannot wait to go through it

For they know that without a shadow of a doubt the rewards to these trials 
are beautiful blues skies and glorious sunshine

As if the planet itself is congratulating you and your endeavours during this time

As the saying goes

“The Sun always comes after the rain”

So even if you are in pain

And it feels like the world is just swallowing up your existence little by little

Remember this,

Pain is temporary but

Gain is forever

Whenever I feel down

I look to Christ to give me the strength

But I know not everyone shares my beliefs

So here are the words of one of the greatest and most respected actors to ever step foot on this Planet

“Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward.

How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth.

But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody.

Cowards do that and that ain't you.

You're better than that!”

So we should not let the harsh feedback, marking of the examiners and seminar tutors bring down our spirits

For all their pressures are their way of showing they care

To prepare us all for the battles of the outside world

We should always remember that

“We are powerful beyond measure…and that we are all meant to shine…”

Our light ties us to the light at the end of the tunnel

We were made for Success

It is designed within our DNA

Never lose sight of your goal

Only you can do it

And finish the race with a great big smile and self-satisfaction

With your trusted friends that have supported you throughout it all

Because you know you gave every last bit of strength and gave your best

That’s PERFECT

Now enjoy your SUMMER