Wondering what I have been up to?
I am sorry for being inconsistent lately. No worries it has been all for good cause.
Getting
back home has been a very good one from reconnecting with my fave people, meeting
new ones, attending meetings one after another, speaking and ministering
engagements to mention a few. That has been my schedule for the last few months...
Enough of me now, friends.
Let's get on to today's business....
My sweet friend, Carol, recently invited me as a speaker at her place, “Sought After Women and Children Foundation”. Amid
my tight schedule, my love for children and passion for women in faith made me
wholeheartedly agree for that life-changing visit.
Let me tell you a bit about Carol...
She had been in the banking industry for no less than 15 years. She quit her job as
a senior banking manager for a fast growing bank to pursue God’s calling upon
her life.
Her
family gave up their home to move to a small apartment just to house the
children. It was a struggle initially following God’s leading but they did
anyway. The orphanage home is over 8 years now and has housed 100+ children
and counting.
My
friend’s decision to live a life sold out to God brought me to tears. She abandoned
the high city life, busy business meetings, accolades and awards in career for
a life giving hope and living for others.
Do
you know what blessed my soul the most?
These
Two things friends.
·
The
kids there are so happy. I mean it! I wrote about it on my Premium Times Post >>HERE<<
·
Her kids were so comfortable and completely bonded with
their brothers and sisters. Carol’s kids played and spent a chunk of their time
there too. A bond of love only God can give.
I am
deeply moved by what Carol is doing rescuing the hopeless, giving hope to those
who life have battered, finding joy in every moment she walks through the doors
of their rooms. I appreciate her beloved husband Silver Oyaide’s support for
his wife’s ministry.
God
requires us to give a voice to those who don’t have it.
Our
love for God nudges us to show kindness.
The
compassion of our hearts makes us abandon the world and pursue those things,
which are priceless and gracious, permanent and fulfilling.
For me the kids brought a ray
of hope,
Their smile, made me smile too,
Their laughter poured out like
sweet oil on my soul
Their playing gave me a glimpse
of heaven’s joy
Right
now, the home needs dinning sets and chairs, school bus, etc.
Find
out how to support the orphanage home >>HERE<<
The
foundation also has a home for rehabilitation of women called Home of Sharon. I
wrote about the sex trafficked girls who are rescued and given a second chance
at life on Premium Times >>HERE<<
I had
a splendid time with the kids and of course, my very energetic daughter didn’t
want to go home J
What
can you learn from this story?
àGod has given you unique gifts. Yours is not mine and mine
isn’t yours. You are special in every way and fit for the Master’s use. Are you
willing? (Ephesians 4: 7-8)
àGod has placed in your hands a unique calling. He
will ask you what you did with all the gifts he gave you! (Romans 14:12)
àWithout a willing heart, you can’t be that voice.
You need to be willing to say “Here am I Lord, send me”. (2 Corinthians 8:11-12)
When you step out to pursue God’s
calling, everything begins to align in fulfillment.
Chime
in friends, how have you been a voice lately? Have you been using the voice God has given you? Please feel free to share a word of encouragement and
prayers for Carol!
By
His Great Grace,
Ifeoma
Samuel.
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Comment Update!
Dear friends, I have the habit of visiting you before I
respond here on my blog that way I can keep track of blogging friends I am yet
to visit.
To keep up with your latest posts, I changed my strategy. Now I visit your blog then respond to very few comments here.
In case you are wondering why I keep updating you on my progress, for me this is a wonderful community and I respect you all and finally it holds me accountable to you. Haha!! *smiling*
So I have 13 previous posts to go!
Thanks for your understanding and I appreciate your kindest comments
thus far☺
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