He yielded with a lot of difficulty to the call to fast from New Year eve to the New Year. It was the longest he has had to fast till then and even as he battled with a new understanding of the word ?longsuffering? he started boiling water by 11.45pm to prepare a meal. By the time others were praying earnestly and praising God into the New Year, he attacked the plate of food at the dot of midnight in relief. He had after all successfully kept his part of the bargain in the declared fast and wouldn?t quite recollect if he even said a word of prayer.

?The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.? – Psalm 118:14 (KJV)

The Almighty God will help you overcome this New Year
Let the Son shine in your heart daily.

By, Nosa Owens-Ibie
Sunday, January 19, 2014

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