Testimony

Although I’ve been a Christian for 13 years now, I’ve had a hard time trusting God as my Father because of the way my biological father treated me. In Nigeria, where I’m originally from, boys are more valuable than female children. Although I was sent to expensive schools, nobody ever told me I was worth anything. I put myself under pressure to prove that I was as good as any boy and drove myself to the brink of a breakdown.
When my father was assassinated 10 years ago, I felt like I had lost my chance to prove to him that I was worthy of his love. Somewhere in my subconscious, I carried this attitude toward God as well, and actually cringed every time anyone referred to God as the “Father of the fatherless.” I was invited to a prophetic weekend, where the minister talked about God as Father. I thought it was ridiculous, but as I was prayed for, I genuinely felt the love of God. The minister told me to not be afraid because God is my Father and would never let me be humiliated. I was also told that God saw me as intelligent and an asset to the edification of the Body of Christ.
Since then, I’ve been praising and just thanking Him because I know deep down that He’s answered my prayers. I’m no longer overwhelmed by a feeling of hopelessness. My heart has been light and filled with praise!