My Journey Into Ministry, How It All Started 3. Read Episode 2.
I wouldn’t even take a second glance at the mirror before picking up my school bag and bouncing off to class. But, with the influence of my new friend, the makeup tutor, things changed while I was still in junior secondary school class 3.
Just glad my grades didn’t drop. When I got into senior secondary class, I grew wings like an eagle. I tossed spirituality away like it was never part of me. I was a church girl whenever I visited home, but my mind was a distance away.
You see, it’s possible to get carried away by your new level of affluence, wealth, or freedom to a point that you disregard things that matter the most, like your SPIRITUAL ALTAR. Only a few successful people still have time to commit themselves to establishing a firm Christian standard in their lives or homes. This goes beyond traditional church activities.
In your home, how often do your children even see you studying your own Bible let alone having a fellowship time at home as a family? It’s funny how the devil plays this game so well. Using financial success as bait for spiritual failure.
As a student who is far away from home, when was the last time you picked up your Bible to study or even discuss the gospel with your friends? Some may even call this lifestyle OLD SCHOOL.
In between the attention I got as an attractive senior girl in school, one thing never skipped my mind… my Dad’s reaction. For some of us, the fear of our African fathers is also the beginning of wisdom.
All through my remaining days in secondary school, I didn’t remember the encounter I had with the Lord in my small corner alongside my Christian friends five years ago. I was so distracted by things that had no eternal value and I was totally lost in my desires that I forgot the gift and calling of God over my life.
Have you ever been here at some point in your life too? Where you often get so carried away by your carnal cravings that you miss out on what God has in store for you. For some persons, it may be the influence of a new environment or circle of friends.
When you spend time among people who do not share the same spiritual values or depth as you, with time they will also draw you back. All these changes happened to me because I found myself in the wrong circle. Those friends who prayed with me the last time were no longer my favorite company.
I spent four years walking outside of purpose because I chose my own path instead of sticking to God’s plans for my life. God did teach me so many lessons afterward.
I’ll get into that next episode. Have you ever felt like you’re drifting away from God’s will for your life or struggled to detach from the wrong company of friends? Kindly share how you manage to pull through in the comment section.
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