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I used to wonder about the how’s, the who’s and when’s.

And I used to get so upset with God because I felt He was never straightforward.

I could never understand His ways and some of His words.

I felt left out of things, feelings and events.

Then my mind was opened and the word laid down.

Do you know how much God has to deal with each day?

The whining, the crying, the complaints, the insults and the disobedience.

The doubts which come like a slap to the face.

Although these words appear little, if you complain, I’ll ask you.

Have you met us?

Funke Agboola wrote those lovely heart-felt word. I had to share them with you.

Photo credit: June Whittle

I haven’t updated this blog for a while now. I apologize. I’ve been so, so busy. In case you don’t know, I’ve got another blog miraculousladies.com and I’m also a team member of YoungPrePro. I’ve been researching and writing for that blog. Plus I work. And don’t forget, I’m a single mother as well. Whew! It’s a busy life

I’ve got lots of article ideas for this blog. But there’s not enough hours in the day for me to complete all I need to do.

This article is just to give you a quick update.

My baptism

I got baptised two Sundays ago. It was awesome. I’ve been a Christian for 12 years and it’s something I’ve been meaning to do for a while now.

I used to go to an Evangelical church. I was confirmed there. You know, it’s similar to when they christen babies. The bishop poured water over my head. At the time that was OK for me. But as I matured in my spiritual life, I felt that I needed to take the full dip like Jesus did. Plus getting baptised is also making a public declaration of my faith. Continue reading →

When you’re faced with difficulties and life seems like one big challenge, it’s easy to want to give up. But I’m here to tell you that ‘you must never give up.’ You may ask, “Who are you to make such a bold statement?” Well, I’m a woman who’s been to hell and back emotionally and physically.

If anyone should have given up, it should have been me.

These are just some of the reasons why I could have easily given up:

• I was married and suffered domestic violence, beaten, cheated on, nearly strangled and mentally abused. When things got to the point where crying and depression became a normal part of my everyday life, and I even hated myself, I thought about suicide.
• After my dad, ex-husband and new-born grandson died within the space of nine months, I thought I was going to die from the grief. It was too much to bear at times. I cried so much. My eyes felt like they would run out of tears. But God gave me the strength to cope. Continue reading →