It ended in praise

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At the start of this decade I was living in Abuja.

I went from being millionaire to being bankrupt. I abandoned 8months rent in Wuse, shutdown a salon at Utako, abandoned another salon with 6 months rent at Kado estate, a Toyota Camry and everything I had laboured for and moved back to Lagos empty handed because I had ran into too many troubles, lost my job, had a huge debt, was depressed and suicidal.

I went through hell and back.

Got married in a flash and ended it in a hurry.

My life was a complete mess.

I struggled!

Ah! I did stuggle but see me here today.

I haven't made it yet but in this my life's journey I have won many battles.

There is really nothing too big for God.

Give it time!

A whole decade, nothing missing, nothing broken.

My Halleluya belongs to the:
Most gracious
Most merciful
Most holy
Most high
Almighty God
All knowing
Alpha and Omega
Eternal redeemer
Everlasting king
Excellent Jehovah
Master of the universe
Maker of heaven and earth
My help in ages past
My hope of glory
Sovereign of all creation

There are no words enough to describe this God.

Regardless of the ups and downs this year, I still experienced tremendous growth and I am forever grateful to Jehovah and to my family, who has been my rock-solid support system.

Special thanks to my big sis Ijay Nwankwo Baylor

What a decade!

Glory to God. It ended in praise!

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