YOU WILL FORGET THIS PAIN

A while ago, i decided to clear my email archive.I came across an email that brought tears to my eyes.

Years ago, as a foreigner in a new land, looking for a means of livelihood and a future, I explored everything possible. I was so desperate, every monday , i sent almost 30 applications out.

I always got a NO.
It caused me anxiety and fear for my future.

I remember one of the NO emails . It arrived on a very cold winter day. I had no key to enter the house where i was ‘squatting’ with an older friend.

I had knocked on the doors of neighbours , no one would let me in. My hands were frozen in spite of my gloves. My cheap winter jacket could not hold back the pangs of the cold breeze.

I sat on the floor in the snow and wept non-stop.
Then i called dad….and continued crying… He told me , Omobola, what are you coming back to….we dont give up and turn back because of NO.

This was the first week in February .
In the third week of february, i got an interview that landed me a job to resume in August…

Since August, i have never had to face the winter on the streets.

Reading through the letters of rejection that they sent to me years ago, made me remember how far God has brought me.
At that time, it seemed like i would never get a job.

At times, i prayed to find 5 pound notes on the floor, just to be able to buy stamps for posting applications and also for a bus ride to church……

Years down the line……..I CAN’T SEEM TO REMEMBER HOW IT FELT THEN….

Sisters, when the Lord will finish dealing with what you have on the ground at the moment, you will find it difficult to comprehend the pains that you felt at that time…..

Eccles 9:4
TO SHE THAT IS JOINED TO THE LIVING, THERE IS YET HOPE… you only need to STAY ALIVE and keep knocking.

There is A MERCY THAT PRECEDES FAVOUR AND STOPS INSULTS!!!

The secret is in WHERE WE DWELL. In Gods presence. Now I know better!

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