From Embarassment to Revelation: A Sunday I won't Forget


Coughs, this is me😅

 Today, I woke up with that tempting feeling of wanting to sleep in a little longer… and honestly, I gave in. When I finally opened my eyes the second time, I remembered I’m trying to build a devotional habit, so I got up and prayed. It wasn’t long (about three minutes really), but it mattered. Afterwards, I went to the living room, picked up my Bible, and continued my reading in the book of Acts. Then it hit me, I should probably start getting ready for church.

I had gotten ready and then we hit the road.

At church, I spotted one of my beloved mentors (one of those teachers of God’s Word to teens who truly inspire me). Excited, I walked briskly (okay, maybe almost ran 😅) to her and gave her a hug, one of the best hugs I’ve had in a while. Then I went into the teens’ church. It had been renovated recently, so the place looked absolutely fabulous. I waved at familiar faces just as service began.

We prayed, worshipped, and got into the Word. Guess what? The mentor I hugged earlier was the one teaching! And oh, what a word it was. Beyond interesting, it was timely, exactly what I needed to hear for this season of my life.

Now, let’s fast-forward to after service. My sister gave me her Opay card so I could get something to eat, though I wasn’t really hungry. I asked the price of rice, and let’s just say… I was shocked. Way above what I expected. I wanted to leave immediately, but curiosity made me ask for the price of something else. Still high! At that point, annoyance and embarrassment crept in. I couldn’t buy anything, so I just left.

As I was walking out, a man asked if I wanted to get something. I thought he was just confirming if I was buying or not, so I forced a smile and said, “No, I’m still thinking.” Deep down, I felt even more embarrassed.

Minutes later, I came back to buy a Capri-Sonne. Then the sales lady I’d spoken to earlier told me the man had actually been calling me, he wanted to buy the peanuts I’d asked about. Shocked isn’t even the word. I hadn’t heard him at all because, honestly, I was too annoyed and wrapped up in my own thoughts to notice.

That moment reminded me of something deeper: our relationship with God. Many times, God is calling us, speaking to us, trying to draw us closer, but we miss it because of the noise in our lives. We need to practice stillness and being more present with God, creating space to actually hear Him.

And when it feels like God is silent? Just move. Use the wisdom He’s already given you to make a decision. Like my beloved mentor said today: “God always guides a moving vessel, not a parked one.” Even if it feels like you’re on the wrong road, God will redirect and correct you.


Note: Remember when I mentioned I prayed in the morning for three minutes, guess what? it doesn't have to be limited to that time, you can pray longer than that.


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