Birthdays

Today, I end one year and begin another. I have so much to be thankful for, so much to look forward to. All my life, God has been with me in everything. Sometimes, I did not see Him or feel His presence, but that would have been because I was too wrapped up in myself or in whatever I was doing wrong or going through to pay attention to His presence.
I have had pain - the departure of Opani from this earthly plane being the worst; I have had severe disappointments and setbacks and in those times I sometimes deliberately stepped away from God yet He did not leave me and he showed me how to find joy in everything. I sinned, severally and probably greatly - He stayed right there with me, disappointed but steadfast.
Everything I have been through in my forty-two years have been for good. I will not be the Feyi I am today without my experiences, adventures and escapades and for that, I thank God. I have very few regrets and for that I believe I am blessed.

He has answered my prayers - minor and major - better than I even asked. He has, as I asked, made me an object of wonder at His glory and goodness such that anyone who sees me or hears of me shall marvel at His works; that whenever I call the names of my children, each and every mention of their names shall be a praise unto Him.

He has provided for me abundantly - pressed down and shaken, my cup runneth over with the oil of His goodness. He has answered my questions and shown me that any that remains unanswered is not as important as I believe.

My God - awesome, wonderful, mighty, steadfast and everlasting. Blessed be Your name.

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