Anietie
In Nigeria, I was raised in a church-going family, went to Christian schools, read the Bible, was baptised in water and took part in Christian activities. I did all these things, but I didn’t know Jesus.
I lived life on my own terms, thinking it was normal and I was plagued with wasteful spending. My earnings as a medical doctor went into a bag with holes. I was bearing grudges, blaming destiny, and wondering if my life on earth had a purpose as I felt tossed about.
I started going to church more, but I was comparing myself with those who preached, thinking their lives were no better than mine, if not worse. I read books on eastern and western philosophies, positive thinking and magnetism. You name it, I read it, but I still found no solution.
At the age of 37 I met someone who made me realise I was living a life that wasn’t best for me and didn’t please God, a sinful life. I realised Jesus is real and alive, and if I stopped living life on my own terms and followed him He would take away my sin, heal my finances and give me peace.
I committed to following Jesus in all areas of my life and was filled with joy and peace in a way only Jesus can do. The Bible came alive to me and I discovered that it is God’s love letter to lost people like me. I realised I was created to fulfil God’s purpose on the earth and so is everyone else. My heart was not filled with bitterness and grudges anymore. I realised I needed to deal with my finances responsibly and honour God with them.
Soon after, my wife also committed to following Jesus and our marriage became strong because it had Jesus as the foundation. I realised I needed to love her like Jesus loves me. She is precious to me and together we have brought up three wonderful children and have seen them come to know and follow Jesus.
Over time God spoke to us about a change of environment and to move abroad to Manchester. Although it was difficult to find employment as I needed to do two professional exams to practice, Jesus was faithful and against all odds He provided a job for me. We now don’t have any lack. Praise God!
Anietie
