I am still reeling from the loss of my mum. It was a shocking moment. I thought I had moved past it so quickly, until life hit me with a vengeance. I experienced stagnation, financial woes, marital struggles, and old traumas resurfaced, with no one to confide in. Nothing seemed to be working; I felt lost, numb, and spiritually dry.
I only had one choice: to stay with God. I stayed, even when God seemed distant. In the middle of my stay, people judged, mocked, and heavily criticized me. I doubted myself.
But God! He came through. He accelerated my journey; a 7-year trip was covered in a few months. God turned my impossible situations around. By the time God showed up, I already understood that it's not about me, but about His purpose. Romans 8:28 had become my reality: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose".
Whatever you're going through, don't give up. It's not motivation, it's the scripture. If it takes you away from God, it's a curse. But if it brings you closer, it's a blessing. Do not expect God to show up in a way you would have wanted; stay with God, no matter the circumstances, STAY!
About the Author
Gbenga is a business strategist, Land use Architect, and a construction project manager, but above all, a devoted citizen of God's kingdom. His publications are driven towards making better world and engaging strategic movements for kingdom expansions. Gbenga is a registered member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP).
