I am reading Kenneth Hagin's, "Love: the way to victory" and this book teaches us the practical steps of walking in love. I see that walking in love is not possible without the leading and help of the Holy Spirit.
This weekend, I had a not-so-pleasant conversation with my Semenhyia (I'll tell you who he is in the "not so distant future(inside joke)" 😅). It was one of those conversations that leave you quiet for A WHILE. Had it not been that we were in a setting where I couldn't just pick my bag and leave, I would have gone home sharp! I actually wanted to, chale... but maturity wouldn't let me 😂
So, here I am, not saying a word and then it is time for lunch. The pettiness in me wanted to say, "I'm not hungry. Go ahead and eat" but the Child of God in me said, "Madaaam, go and sit down and eat!" So, I sat down, we prayed and eating commenced.
Of course, silent treatment is still ongoing and so my phone was my refuge. In that space of time, I created a reel and did some "productive" things online. Can you imagine what silent treatment can do 😂?
Anyway, so here I was, scrolling on Instagram and then I came across this funny post. My default setting would be to show him the post and then we laugh together. But sis was beefing with homeboy so my plan was to laugh alone and then keep scrolling.
Then I heard, "Show it to him".
"Eih me?..." I said, "... naa Mehnn, I won't show him anything".
Then I heard it again: show it to him.
Weeell, I can't be petty with God so I showed him the post. He laughed at it (like if he didn't laugh eh, he will see). But thank God he laughed. eish.
You know what happened after?
That singular gesture was the literal icebreaker that changed whatever state we were in prior.
I mean, I even got more fish after that...so... 😂
What really is the point I'm trying to make?
One of the cautions I received, reading the book on Love was that my greatest tests would come from reading this book and to be prepared for them knowing that when I do conquer them, I would indeed be victorious. And I mean, it indeed happened.
I just wanted to use this illustration to share with you how impossible it is to walk in love without the help of the Holy Spirit. I have also seen that it is so important to follow Holy Spirit's leading when walking in love because sometimes, what we think might be love is not what is needed by the other person in that moment.
I think I may have shared a true story which buttresses this point but it won't be bad to share again especially because it is a good example of what happens when we do not listen to the Holy Spirit when trying to walk in love.
Dear friend,
I sincerely hope that with humour and honesty, I have managed to communicate this important need to you.
We cannot do without the Holy Spirit and I sincerely pray you bring Him in on every area of your life (your career, home, love-life, ministry, everywhere). Don't forget that this Christian journey is a love walk.
I am interested to know: have you experienced something like this? How did you handle this?
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