Firstly, i bless the name of God for a beautiful life, there have been struggles i mean, lots of struggles.
physical, spiritual, emotional and mental struggles but He consistently gives grace to overcome them all.
i was reading a book by Francine Rivers well, i was re-reading actually, and it felt so new . reason being that i got a newer dimension of the love of Christ for me.
if you have read the book "REDEEMING LOVE" i bet you will understand where i am coming from. and if you haven't... oh well, please do.
Let me tell you a story...
i am a living testimony of grace, an example of standing in the light but longing for what's at the other side.
Many times, I would long for a different life. You know, I sometimes used to envy those who moved from darkness to light I mean they have tasted both sides and have been able to weigh and see which pays off.
I gained admission to study chemistry in school in one of the most prominent federal universities in the country you know, they are always the life of the party.
In my first year, I judged the club ladies, the party rockers, the non church goers, the smokers, drinkers etc But I was low-key curious to know what they enjoyed in that life.
fast forward to my year 2, i made up my mind to check it out. my dressing changed, i went to parties, not a lot though but just a few to see that other life.
but, i had this friend who was way worse than i became but, one day, he walks up to me and begins to talk about being born again.
i wanted to slap him because he seemed to have forgotten I'm coming from a "christian home'. i reminded him of how i never missed sunday church, how i'm a christian from birth etc...
he was persistent.
i embarrassed him, shouted at him, ignored his calls but my friend kept on . right now when i think back to it ehn, i just see God's hand in all of these.
after a lot of persuasion, i decided to just attend one of his famous mid week services just to silence him you know.
that service, i will never forget was a turning point for me.
i got a different vibe and perspective to Christianity.
i became a regular attendee, i even joined the work force over time.
You know there are people that never get as much grace as i got. i know that God wanted me to see and appreciate the light i was in.
there are people who once they cross over to the other side, they dont get a second chance.
i was given a second chance just like the prodigal son in the bible.
i sojourned but He waited.
fast forward to my year 2, i made up my mind to check it out. my dressing changed, i went to parties, not a lot though but just a few to see that other life.
but, i had this friend who was way worse than i became but, one day, he walks up to me and begins to talk about being born again.
i wanted to slap him because he seemed to have forgotten I'm coming from a "christian home'. i reminded him of how i never missed sunday church, how i'm a christian from birth etc...
he was persistent.
i embarrassed him, shouted at him, ignored his calls but my friend kept on . right now when i think back to it ehn, i just see God's hand in all of these.
after a lot of persuasion, i decided to just attend one of his famous mid week services just to silence him you know.
that service, i will never forget was a turning point for me.
i got a different vibe and perspective to Christianity.
i became a regular attendee, i even joined the work force over time.
You know there are people that never get as much grace as i got. i know that God wanted me to see and appreciate the light i was in.
there are people who once they cross over to the other side, they dont get a second chance.
i was given a second chance just like the prodigal son in the bible.
i sojourned but He waited.
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