The Genesis of it All

In June 2022, I was inspired by the Lord to organize a meeting with two of my close friends; Joseph and Wiafe.  The Lord specifically told me He wanted us to devote some time to delve deeper into His word, share our personal salvation stories, and reflect on our journeys so far. The instructions were so clear that The Lord graced me with a vision unveiling the very essence and atmosphere of the meeting setting. I woke up with so much joy in my heart, eagerly anticipating to share the great news with my friends.  

A few days later, I shared the good news with my friends and told them every detail of the vision, which they were so excited about. Together, we agreed on the day and time to meet. On June 11, 2022, we finally met, and it was such a refreshing, and delightful experience. We had an amazing time with the Lord. We shared our salvation stories, prayed, praised, talked about the love of Jesus, and shared our testimonies. It was glorious, and to be honest, I wished the day could last forever.  As I listened intently to my friends pouring out their stories and recounting their encounters with the Lord, a surge of emotions overwhelmed me, leaving me teary-eyed and deeply grateful. In that sacred moment, I couldn’t help but reflect on the goodness of God and express my heartfelt gratitude for the precious lives He has placed in my path. As each of them took turns sharing their salvation stories, I  noticed they shared their experiences with vivid details, including exact dates and specific moments. Their stories seemed to be etched into their hearts like treasured memories.

After my friends had shared their salvation stories, it was my turn to share and I must say, my salvation story is a little bit different from theirs. This story I’m about to share with you marks the genesis of my God life journey. Similar to Joseph and Wiafe, my upbringing was deeply rooted in the ways of the Lord, thanks to my godly and devoted parents. I have known Jesus all my life and my story is not one that I gave my life to Jesus at some point in my life. I am privileged and blessed to have known Jesus at a very young age. I will forever be grateful to God for the parents He gave me. My dad was a choirmaster for over 20 years of his life on earth and he loved the Lord.  Whereas my mum was and still is devoted to God. Growing up, I would always hear my mum pray over my siblings and I every night and I must say it felt so good and refreshing. I would smile a lot and be at so much peace anytime my mum laid her hands to pray for me. From a very young age, my heart was filled with a genuine love for Jesus, a profound appreciation for all things godly, a strong sense of belonging in the fellowship of fellow believers, and a sincere passion for serving in the house of the Lord. I will always be grateful to my parents for nurturing me in the ways of the Lord.

My daily routine growing up revolved around home, school, church, and moments spent visiting close friends who shared the same values instilled by my parents. I was that small girl who would volunteer to do anything in church. One of the things I vividly remember volunteering for was being a lead vocalist for a song that I performed during children’s service and this was me at age seven (7).  As little as I was, I found so much joy in doing something for God, I didn’t know where that joy and confidence came from, but I still remember that bold, confident, and innocent girl who would sing, read the scriptures, and dance at church like nobody’s business. I loved the Lord, and I would do anything He asked me to. One of the things I loved to do for God growing up was cleaning the church every Saturday for Sunday Services. I was an innocent child who just loved Jesus, and I still love Him.

I grew up with the consciousness that Jesus came to die for my sins and that He would do anything I asked of Him. Walking with Jesus has affected me positively in so many ways and I can’t wait to tell you all about it. I was and still, I’m that girl who would pray about everything, anywhere and at any time. I would hear a voice telling me what to do and what not to do, where to go and where not to go, what to eat and what not to eat, and who I should call a friend and who I shouldn’t. Now I know this voice was the voice of the Holy Spirit. I remember trusting this voice so much that I did all the things He asked me to do. My obedience to the voice of the Holy Spirit saved me from disgrace, troubles, and even death. I grew up with a conscious knowledge of God’s love and peace. I knew Jesus loved me and had good plans for me and I knew He had something to do with my life. I will attribute my knowledge about God to the teachings I received during my Sunday School days.

My unwavering commitment to attending Sunday School played a pivotal role in shaping my profound passion for God and all that pertains to Him. I was that one child who never missed Sunday School and it didn’t matter if my parents missed church for some reason, I would still not miss church. Looking back, I am forever grateful for the foundation laid in Sunday School, which laid the groundwork for my unwavering devotion to God and His teachings now.

While I wholeheartedly share these words, it’s important to acknowledge that my journey has not been without challenges. Along this path, I have encountered numerous trials that have tested my faith. In due time, I will share these experiences with you, for I believe there is great value in sharing our testimonies. I am truly grateful to God for His infinite wisdom and guidance, as He helped me through those difficult moments. Each challenge was a test of my faith, which later produced perseverance and also strengthened my relationship with God.

“Consider it as pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything” James 1:2-4 NIV.

Reflecting on my journey thus far, I am reminded of the profound truth that God’s grace sustains us through all adversities. I look forward to sharing my stories of overcoming with you, in the hope that they may inspire and encourage you in your journeys of faith.  

Upon reflecting on these words, should you feel the stirring in your heart to surrender your life to Jesus, consider uttering this heartfelt prayer: “Lord Jesus, I humbly confess my sins and seek your forgiveness. I open my heart to welcome you as my Lord and Savior. Take full control of my life, guiding me to walk in your footsteps each day, empowered by the Holy Spirit. My trust lies solely in you for my salvation, and I gratefully accept your precious gift of eternal life. Thank you, Lord, for saving me and answering my prayer in the mighty name of Jesus”. 

God bless you abundantly as you embark on this transformative journey of faith. 

Stay blessed!