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Biography of Calledout Music

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  Introduction Introducing the remarkable CalledOut Music : Samuel Nwachukwu, a British music producer, MOBO award winner, and versatile singer/songwriter. Under the pseudonym CalledOut Music, he emerges as a beacon of hope and excellence in the 21st century. His journey, marked by years of dedication and musical prowess, has propelled him into the spotlight, making him one of the most sought-after artists with rapid international acclaim. Background & Personal Life  Born on April 18, 1995, and raised in Nigeria, Samuel's musical journey took a significant turn when his family relocated to the UK when he was 12 years old. His early exposure to music came through playing the piano at church, starting at the young age of 7, fueled by a keyboard gifted to him by his father. Samuel's creativity flourished, leading him to serve as a music director in various churches across the UK. Throughout his formative years, CalledOut Music seamlessly balanced his passion for crafting mu...

Watch out for the "D"!

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Anchor Scripture: In your anger, "do not sin". Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (Ephesians 4: 26) Anger is a natural human emotion that we all feel at a point in our lives. Even the Son of God (Jesus) must have probably experienced anger at some points during his journey on earth, see (John 2:14-15) for reference. But there is no indication that Christ chewed on his anger, digested it and let it grow within him. Yes, i know  how difficult it is to control our emotions when they bubble up or show up. Be it a feeling of lust , anger , shame or even worry , all these emotions can be quite difficult to control at times, but we can choose how we want to respond to them when they do surface . There is a saying that: Feeling lustful or horny is not a sin, but your response to it determines whether or not it becomes a sin. The same goes for anger ; you are not the one responsible for making yourself angry, the other party is, however the moment you act on ...

Be still :)

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Anchor scripture: Be still and know that i am God (Psalm 46:10) Hey there :)  Do you perhaps find it difficult to be still? For years , the thought of being still sounded so easy to me, it felt like it was something that i could easily do even when situations around me were not rosy . And most times i considered the term "Be still" as silence . When i get fed up with certain things or confused about an issue I would just sit down in a corner of my room and "wait". Waiting in Silence However, while spending time alone with God in silence is good, i have recently learned what the author of the book of Psalm meant by "Be still" . To be still does not only mean sitting in silence . Among many other things, to be still could mean different things to different individuals. To person A "Be still" could mean to: S top talking To person B "Be still" could mean to: C ease striving -This is an important one  To person C "Be still" ...

Prayer of the satisfied heart

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  I say to the Lord, my God:   “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” (Psalm 16:2) In Psalm 16, David is taking refuge in God. Taking refuge includes David’s prayer for God to keep him. In other words, the prayer “preserve me”  in (Psalm 16:1) is itself a taking refuge in God .  But David doesn’t simply ask God to keep him. He also speaks and declares truth about who God really his. He stated the importance of God in the equation of his life.  (Psalm 16:2). The last phrase of verse 2 is packed with deep theological truth and precious fuel for worship. So, what does King David really mean when he says, “I have no good apart from you”? That: God is the source of all goodness. Have you ever heard this:  "Every good that is good comes from the God who is Good".   God is the maker and sustainer of all creations. Genesis 1 backs this truth, he creates and then appraises his work: “God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very goo...

To whom do you yield?

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  Anchor Scripture:    O Lord i know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps .(Jer 10:23)(KJV version) Lord i know that none of us are in charge of our own destiny; none of us have control over our own life (Jer 10:23)(Good news version) If you ask me, i really love how the Goodnews version broke down the word of knowledge into smaller truths . Indeed none of us are in charge of our own destiny . Many theological claims have been spread across the world over the subject of " Free will" . It has been written and established that we have we have free will which enables us to control every situation or circumstances in our lives. However fam, our anchor scripture is saying otherwise, this reduces the claims of theologians to its greatest simplicity. "It is not in a man hands to direct his steps" . Not at all! The Good news version even brings out this point more strongly when it says " mere mortals can not ru...

Delay is not denial

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  Anchor Scripture:   For i know the plans i have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future .( Jeremiah 29:11) Has your Abba Father given you a promise that has yet to be fulfilled?  Perhaps while reading this anchor scripture some time back you suddenly started having hope about your future because of what God promised,   But: •  Still this hope of yours is yet to come into reality. • Still this hope of yours is yet to become real in your face. • Still this hope of yours is confined to the walls of your dreams and expectations. You then begin to question yourself:   • Was this all real from the beginning? •  Did God really mean what he said? • Was God really talking about me? If truly all these are real, • Where then are the promised blessings? Some time back i had a conversation with an amiable friend of mine and she was also in the exact situation a lot of us are, but af...

Help! I have no friends

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  Have you ever felt abandoned by your friends, as if no one truly understands or gets you? It's a common sentiment, one that can make you question your self-worth. Acknowledging these feelings is crucial, but it's equally important to recognize that friendship can be complex. However, there are key insights to help you form better connections and navigate disappointments with existing friends. Seek God's Perspect ive: The very first step in securing real friendship is to understand God's perspective. Here are crucial questions to ponder and seek answers from the Scriptures: What is God's perspective on friendship? What does the scripture say about friendship? What are the guidelines set for us by God when looking for friends? Who are those I should befriend? Who are those I should not befriend? Can an unbeliever be my friend? These questions serve as a guide to help you navigate the complexities of friendship and make choices aligned with God's principles. Seek...