Today's mail wouldn't be so long, but so dear to the heart.
As you know, I have been away for some weeks and although this action was not intentional, it was mentally pleasing to have a few people reach out to me and ask what had happened.
It shows concern, love and support. Dear friends, if there's anything the devil has consistently tried to rob me of, it's the oil of friendships or the joy of having genuine relationships with your friends.
For a very long time, I was always unsettled about my friends, I dreaded attachment to anyone and was always afraid that I could become suddenly distant at any time. I embraced solitude a lot (although it also has its positives) and I didn't even want to have friends anymore so each friendship became more like a burden to me.
I doubted a lot of things about myself in those times. I wasn't ready to give all out for the sake of friendship because of some not-so-little hurt that I had experienced in friendships from both people that were around my age group and even older.
I cried a lot of times because of certain friends, I started to admit to myself that friendship was not for me and I didn't have luck with friends. I started to tell myself that I was better off alone and that I could thrive in solitude and do life alone.
We all have our share of experiences from friendships but I've learnt that we should never let it get in the way of new friendships. Open your heart to love, open it to receive!
I understand that friends come into your life for a reason, season or lifetime. Hence, as a believer, you can always take your friends to God in prayer and ask Him to select those who are for you. The ones He has placed to help you in your journey.
Today, I want you to drop every hurt and pain of any past friendship you've had. I want you to drop them at the feet of Jesus and ask Him to restore your broken heart.
He not only wants to give you rest but also wants you to enjoy the joy of friendships.
Do that now before you proceed to read.
So why have I said all these? What has motivated me to say all these?
A few weeks ago, I decided to bring to life an idea that had been dormant in my head and that is to start my Media Agency. Before this time, I hadn't told my friends and even my mentor about what I had up my sleeves but the very day I posted only the brand logo, my friends made it look like I had launched already.
When I posted that our countdown was going to begin soon my friends ran to my work page and gave it their following, even though they did not have a clear picture in mind of what my plan was they supported me massively.
When I shared my plans with a few of them, they gave me big thumbs up. They embraced my idea and told me to make sure that I’d be consistent.
I would randomly show my designs to a few of them and after they must have hyped me, they'll tell me things like “You know you can readjust this or change the colour of this. You can change that font, and make it bold. You can make it look more attractive, don’t you think?”
They never made me feel like I was alone! It was one of my friends that told me to get a book and document all my plans for Adfin Media, my vision, what I expect to see in the long run and what results I except.
I am not mentioning their names now because I'm setting out a week just to appreciate them. And show them how much I do not take them for granted.
Should we talk about family? The show-up has been crazy and alarming!
Should we talk about support and words of encouragement from both friends and family? It's enough for me to sit down and cry for a whole day because I don't understand the concept of their love for me.
Should we talk about recommendations? I'm at a loss for words about that.
The love, support, push and encouragement that I have received in the last weeks as regards my business has been mind-blowing and I’m not even joking. Again the support!!!!!
I could talk only about the support all day if that’s all I had to do.
God has blessed me with the oil of gladness and the joy of friendships.
I no longer walk in confusion because of the people God has strategically placed in my life. I no longer desire to be awkwardly alone because God is teaching my heart to love again and love hard. Just as He loves the church.
I no longer harbour hate and bitterness in my heart because the Lord is transforming my heart, renewing my mind and teaching me to love the right way.
I am beginning to let go of the hurt of past relationships that didn't work out. I am beginning to have the God kind of peace. John 14:27.
“Peace I leave with you; My [perfect] peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be afraid. [Let My perfect peace calm you in every circumstance and give you courage and strength for every challenge.]”
John 14:27 AMP
Friends, drop every pain and hurt today at the feet of Jesus and allow Him to heal you.
You can check my page @thefiyinaduke for a video I made on being proud and not jealous of your circle.
And finally, check out my work page @adfinmedia
Now to everyone who has cheered me on, prayed for me, spoken kind words to me and believed in me as regards my soon-to-launch business, here I am openly saying THANK YOU!❤️
God bless you!❤️
And now, we return all gory unto the Father, the giver of every good gift!✝️ James 1:17.
“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes].”
James 1:17 AMP
I write to you again next week. Until then, take care!
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