6 FAITH IN ACTION
Empty: that’s how Michael Oseyemi can
describe life before the Holy Spirit. He tried
to find ways to fill it and rid himself of the
aching gap within by indulging in pleasures
of the flesh – women and pornography.
Michael Oseyemi
“I
tried to take steps towards
God, but I gave up at
every hurdle. I did not ever
think that I was going to have a true
relationship with God or be free of
my internal problems.
There were people in my life who
were willing to help me, but I still
refused to believe that I could
see any positive changes.
The day of my birthday is when
the penny dropped. Birthdays
tend to do that, make you reflect
on how far you have come, and
I realised that, without God, I was
never going to have the strength
to overcome my battles.
I took the Victory Youth
Group (VYG) night vigil as my
opportunity to receive God into
my life. On the day, I eagerly
awaited the moment when we
would seek the Holy Spirit.
During the meeting, the pastor
called those who did not have
the Holy Spirit to the Altar. I
immediately left my seat. I
wanted to leave that night vigil
a new man.
THE ENGINE
OF MY FAITH
Whilst
I
was
seeking,
I
wholeheartedly expressed to
God how much I needed Him
in my life. I surrendered 100%
and decided that I would leave
behind everything that did not
please Him.
When the seeking ended and
I opened my eyes, I had an
incredible, powerful assurance
that God was within me. I felt like
I had been given a new body.
What I had been longing for
had finally happened, and I was
elated!
In the short space of time between
making a decision and receiving
the Holy Spirit, what kept me going
was my sole determination to
receive God in my life.
Through receiving the Holy Spirit,
I have gained strength and
boldness but, most importantly,
I have also gained a firm
relationship with God. I do not
regret the decision I made to
surrender my all to God, because
He too gave me His all.
The Holy Spirit means everything to
me. He is the engine of my faith.
Most importantly, the Holy Spirit has
become my best friend.
During my journey to receive the
Holy Spirit, I was at university and
could have indulged in things that
would likely draw me away from
God. But, I knew what I wanted,
and I was not going to let anyone
or anything stop me.
I learned that it all starts with a sincere
decision to make yourself solely
exclusive to God; when you give
100%, God will never let you down.”
“I have heard your prayer,
I have seen your tears;
surely I will heal you.”
2 Kings 20:5
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