The Psalmist in Psalm 103:1-2 made a very important statement, “Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”
The year 2014 was indeed a most exciting and interesting one,
full of experiences and lessons worth thanking God for. And just like the song
writer wrote, I have decided to count my blessings, naming them one by one so
that I can be careful to return all the glory to God Almighty.
The month of January
was a very refreshing month of spiritual exercise, a time of preparations for
the rest of the year. I really thank God for the month because after being refreshed
during the month, I was invited for an interview at a renowned international
school in Lagos. I won’t cease to thank God for the experience I garnered from it.
When February
dawned, it was indeed a new day and a new month as my expectations were
satiated. My younger brother who had long awaited his admission got his offer and
it was his course of choice. This is in addition to admission offers to two
younger siblings of mine. They were indeed God’s doings and still thank God for
those three miracle admissions offered my younger ones into the university.
Meanwhile, the month kept rolling, I had to take a positive step of applying
for Basic Certificate Course (BCC) in the Word Of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI)
so as to advance my level of operation as a person. It was indeed a great time
of impartation and spiritual awakening. To God alone be all the glory for the
numerous encounters I had with His Word.
Then came March,
the month in which our prophetic focus in church was ‘The Wise Shall Inherit
Glory’. I was indeed expecting nothing other than glory. It was a month of
exposures for me. I moved from writing an oil and gas job test to series of
interviews in one of the major telecom companies. They were all exciting and
great experiences. I give God all the glory.
It was now April,
our month of signs and wonders. And like our spiritual focus was, I expected
nothing less than signs and wonders. So in the course of the month I got a
third interview in the telecom company which was also inspiring. Besides,
opportunity to handle a Foundation Bible Class came along and I was happy to
have such a privilege to serve in God’s house. Things kept changing for good
and God’s faithfulness remained constant. Various opportunities to be a
blessing came along in the month and I made move to maximize them. I still
return all glory to God Almighty for the grace to be a blessing to people.
Signs and wonders remained the order of the day till May came. It was indeed a month of opportunities and I
registered for Leadership Certificate Course (LCC) in WOFBI. I was really
nurtured by the teachings from God’s Word as it relates to leaders. While on
the course I met a friend who has been an inspiration and a blessing. I really
thank God for my LCC programme.
June was indeed a dramatic month. I was
drawn to begin a technical training on phone unlocking with miracle provisions
made. However, I now understand that God had better plans for me. So I thank
Him for not letting me go off track. I then made diverse moves to change my
position and as well enjoyed unprecedented blessings. I give God all the glory.
It was now July,
the month of my birth and it started on a very bright note. Before the middle
of the month I was already into a System Networking training in which I began
to acquire practical skills I had long desired to obtain. I thank God for the
opportunity to acquire such knowledge virtually free of charge which on a
normal day costs large sums. The month was indeed full of revelations and there
was an opportunity to minister in a school’s graduation ceremony too. I thank
God also for my being part of the International Youth Alive Convention which
held in Canaanland, Ota. That Convention really helped channel my life.
On the 1st of August,
I got an invite for an interview in an application development firm. That also
added to my experience in the corporate world. Meanwhile, as the month
progressed, God kept changing my level. Ideas were flowing in and I began to
explore opportunities of taking an electronics company I was attached with to
the next level of online representation. As that went on, I was invited for an
interview in an education facilitating company. I give God all the glory for
the offers and the wisdom to make proper decisions.
When it was September,
I began to learn about discovering God’s plan for me in His Book. As the month
went on, I contracted a private class with a family while my networking
training was on top gear. Besides, I kept seeking for greater career
opportunities. This led to my coming in contact with a recruiting firm that
exposed me to another level of career pursuit. I give God alone all the glory.
Now it was October,
a month of exploits. An academic career opened up for me with an offer I didn’t
even apply for. It was a teaching offer and I gladly took it up to maximize my
potential. As the month progressed too, I had the opportunity to join my
networking team for an installation at a commercial bank in town. Besides, God
kept furnishing me with provisions and I was able to meet the demands of my
rent and as well as the things I needed to get for myself.
In the month of November,
Exceeding Grace was all around me. Opportunities to be part of the advancement
of God’s Kingdom came up. I got an offer to handle tutorials in a school
without applying for it. It was indeed a month of opportunities and advancement.
I give God all the glory.
Then came December,
and the opportunity to be part of advancing God’s Kingdom kept coming. I was
able to participate in outreaches and rallies, announcing the Kingdom of God. I
kept learning and enjoyed responsibilities in my work place. When Shiloh 2014
came, I was able to be on Shiloh ground and even took someone along with me. It
was quite an experience for me because I was able to participate fully. When I
returned from Shiloh, work continued and I was able to round off the term’s
work on a successful note. Meanwhile, another offer to handle a tutorial came
up for which I have to make time and preparations. And just while I was already
taking stock of the year’s testimonies to God’s glory, I got an invitation for
an interview which is in line with my chosen academic career.
I indeed thank God for the series of testimonies He gave me
all through 2014, both mentioned and those not mentioned. He has indeed not
left me without a proof of His presence. To Him alone be all the glory.
Publisher: Azubuike Lotachukwu
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