Testimony Time, Guys Plus Easter Gist

 Disclaimer; This post was written in April 2021, that's a year ago. I just went through my draft and realized I didn't post it last year as intended. And since it's the season of Easter, I thought it nice to share the goodness of God with you…so enjoy!

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One of my favorite sessions of any church  service is the testimony session.

Like when the preacher or anchor says testimony time... I just giddy up with excitement to hear the faithfulness of God from His people. 

Testimonies are proof of God's faithfulness and provide us with hope plus it's also another platform for thanksgiving.

You'd have heard people say if God did it for someone you know, it means He is in your neighborhood and you're next in line, blah blah blah

So true guys, and today I bring you my testimony...

Testimony time guys..*mic check..one . two..Amen? Amen God answers prayers o, I'm a proof.

So in June last year, I decided to gift myself a particular personal development course by one of my favorite teachers for my birthday. And so I looked forward to it. Somehow, by my birthday this year, my finances would not cooperate with the vision and so I was sad. Seriously. I postponed the gift to a later time this year or before my next birthday at least and closed that tab in my head.

Fast forward to some days ago, I got enrolled in the course and began my learning adventure already. God is good. Now can you guess who got a scholarship and didn't pay a dime for this course?

Yours truly 🙋 

Here's the backstory… few days ago, I had a nudge to go to Instagram. Now, I had already deleted the app from my phone to cut down on my online time and also declutter my phone, 'cos of space issues. So Instagram wasn't even on my mind at all when the nudge came. I obliged, logged in through chrome and scrolled through then came across a post that called for sponsors for this course and interested applicants.

I struggled with whether to apply or not and then finally applied under this sponsor's reply that said 'tell me what transformation would mean to you'

I typed honestly, what transformation would mean to me in this season of my life, said a prayer and posted. 

No jokes, this is a major need right now. Been battling with decision paralysis in the last few months and I just need clarity. I come up with at least one new idea every week or every other week and I'm usually tempted to jump into it and abandon the former one.

People of God, I got selected and the rest like they say is history. The Lord is good.

This particular testimony taught me something profound and I share with you in a bit..

As I thought of it, I realized God actually heard the desires of my heart in June last year but He wasn't gonna come through according to my schedule. And I didn't understand that and so I wasted my emotions by being sad instead of just trusting this God. Never again, Nancy, never again.

*Deep Sigh* Can I just preach for a minute here? God answers prayers, God hears you and knows the desires of your heart but God will never be bound by your schedule. Today, decide to pray and wait.

God fails not.

Thanks for reading my testimony, I hope you learn to trust God more and not box your request into a timeframe, expecting God to come through in your timing. God's never late, He won't begin with you.

PS: I might or might not blog about this course, let's see how it goes. However, I really cannot wait to immerse myself in it #winks.

See you on the other side of growth..

I shall now return to matters of destiny😉

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That's that about last year's post…so back to this year, how did your Easter break go? 

The threefold cord of our faith as Christians is this: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. 

Hope you truly understand that Easter is in you and that it is your reality? Hope you also know that we are all part of the redemption plan, and bringing men to the knowledge of Christ is the core of our existence. We are saved to save men, this is the Father's business, we joke not with it. God has helped us. 

So, I spent the morning of my Easter Sunday in church and the remaining hours listening to some songs that explain Easter. 

I'll end this post by listing a few of them, followed by my favorite verses/lyrics. Once I'm playing any of these songs ehh, it can be on repeat for hours!!!! Or even the whole day sef. 

Energetic Worship by Victoria Orenze

Wonderful, merciful Saviour

Precious Redeemer and friend

Who would have thought that a Lamb 

Would rescue the souls of men

Oh oh You rescued the souls of men

In Christ Alone

There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory

Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me

For I am His and He is mine

Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death

This is the power of Christ in me

From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand

Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Zoe by Odunayo Adebayo

I'm the image of the loving God

He gave me a priceless gift, the HolyGhost

Through me God is revealed

I am saved eternally in Christ

Man of Sorrows by Hillsong

Now my debt is paid

It is paid in full

By the precious blood

That my Jesus spilled

Now the curse of sin

Has no hold on me

Whom the Son sets free

Oh, is free indeed

Oh, that rugged cross my salvation

Where Your love poured out over me

Now my soul cries out, "Hallelujah"

"Praise and honour unto Thee"

What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong 

You didn’t want heaven without us

So Jesus, You brought heaven down

My sin was great, Your love was greater

What could separate us now

Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You

You silenced the boast, of sin and grave

The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory

For You are raised to life again

That's it, guys. Five of my favorite Easter songs. How about you tell me your favorite Easter songs in the comment section?

Deal? 

Thanks.

Love and Light

Nancita ✨