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PLEASE DO NOT LOSE FAITH.

 


PLEASE DO NOT LOSE FAITH

Tonight, I reflected on my younger days, when people were drawn to the choir because they loved my voice and the way I led worship. I was passionate about worshipping God and seeing others join the choir excited me.

Some of those who joined were ladies who felt connected to me because of how I led them. I never saw anything wrong with what initially drew them in—after all, anything can inspire us to start something good. But I always hoped that over time, their focus would shift to a deeper connection with God, the One we worship through all those beautiful sounds of praise.

Unfortunately, I got close to a couple of these ladies, and they agreed to date me because they believed that with a "church boy," you couldn’t go wrong. They assumed that being in church meant I perfectly reflected God’s nature.

But I was far from perfect. No matter how righteous I appeared, my righteousness was like filthy rags before the God we served.

When some of these relationships didn’t work out—whether due to my emotional failings or financial struggles—they left me heartbroken. Many stopped singing in the choir, and sadly, some even left the church altogether.

Now, as a husband and father, I still have weaknesses. Tonight, I woke up at 11 p.m. to a message that read: "I hope you will be in church tomorrow. I look forward to your singing." It reminded me of how many people might have lost their faith because they see me as their icon of faith.

I want to admonish everyone: never make a man your idol. Even great men like Moses, who spoke with God, missed the promised land because of anger. King David, with all his wisdom and blessings, still fell into sin with another man’s wife.

While God gives us talents to draw others to Him, I earnestly pray that those who are drawn will remain in faith because they find God—not because of us, who are bound to fail at times.

The scriptures teach that if our actions cause young believers to stumble, a millstone should be tied around our necks, and we should be cast into the sea. This calls on those of us leading in church and life to be more careful.

I pray God shows me mercy. And I hope that those who may have lost faith because of my failings will return to church—not to see me, but to find the true Lord and Saviour who never fails.

Shalom.





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Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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  1. Samuel Okemiri26 January 2025 at 03:24

    This was such an inspiring read. We live in a time when people often choose to showcase their victories while hiding their wounds and vulnerabilities. Your willingness to share your scars as a source of healing for others is truly admirable, and I’m honored to learn from this part of your journey.

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