My faith story….
I was born into a Christian family, so it’s safe to say I was a Christian by default.
My childhood memories are actually filled with a lot of church activities. I enjoyed going to church, seeing my friends, reading my book of bible stories ,watching super book and other bible stories on Tv.
I’ve always been involved in church activities. I was in almost, if not all children’s presentation in church . There was a time I was meant to do a dance presentation in church but my Mum and I went out that day . Guess what happened? Lagos traffic kept us on the road for so long. I got to church late and I cried my eyes out , they had to dress me up in my dance costume and make me join the rest of the team while they prayed and took pictures. I’m not sure this sufficed how I even felt that day lol.
I’m grateful for the gift of my parents because they created the atmosphere for me to know God . My mum ensured I had my Bible, note pad , pen and offering every Sunday . On our way home , we would discuss whatever it was I learnt in church that Sunday .
I remember giving to God and making covenants with God as young as I was then . I got to a point where I wanted to know this God for myself . I got really hungry for God and the things of God .
I truly gave my life to Christ July 27th 2008 and it has been an interesting journey thus far. The journey hasn’t been all smooth but I’m enjoying the ride . I’ve come to realize that working for God is important but walking with God is even more important. I was active in every church activity while growing up but I really didn’t know God for myself , I knew the God in my bible stories and the God my parents knew but I didn’t know God for myself . Knowing God for myself was and still is a personal thing . I’m grateful I found God super early and we are riding together till the very end by His Grace !
“Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.””
(Ecclesiastes 12:1 ).
Story and ? :Oreoluwa
A 5th year Medical Student.
