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Adébọ́lá's avatar

My, o my! What did I just read?🥺❤️‍🔥. I began reading this piece with a chuckle about the jollof rice part, thinking, “Sis is so Yoruba” (putting stew on everything 🤣). But man, this is such an immersive and timely piece! What's not to relate with? Powerful, powerful message! Flesh and blood didn't reveal this to you😅. You know, it's clear that you communicated an encounter–an ongoing dealing, and this is why it means a lot that you thought to share. Thank you so much, sis! This encouraged me in so small way 🫶🏽.

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Itunu Taiwo's avatar

Hahaha Adebola o! Well, my cover has been blown. I'm truly a Yoruba babe. It's also probably just my love for tomatoes in the stew.

Yes, it's like a daily dealing... a constant reminder to keep looking at Jesus amidst it all. I should have written it a while ago but I just had the strength to do so. Glad God was able to minister to you through the piece. Thank you so much for reading. You know I always appreciate you, although you may not believe it, but I do. Xoxo!

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Blessing Mgbeonyere's avatar

“But if you can hear me and see me now, then you don’t need to worry about the storm.” At this point I was already teary, this is so reassuring and refreshing to read. Reminds me of how I was crying at church yesterday when someone was singing "all my life you have been faithful" cos, man! It got me like this post.

My confession from this lovely piece “I love you, Jesus, so I’ll trust you. I’ll keep my eyes on you. Forever and Always.” Amen 🙏

Thank you, Momo🤍

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Itunu Taiwo's avatar

Aww, and guess what? I sang this same song yesterday and seeing you post it I was like wow! Imagine that. God is indeed One. So glad the piece ministered to you. Thank you for reading. All glory to God :)

You're welcome always. Xx!

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Sakina Carter's avatar

It is the dialogues for me!!! I loved this.

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Itunu Taiwo's avatar

Thank you Sakina!

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Abimbola(dara)'s avatar

My gosh!!!!! Wow! What?! Itunu, this should be a book and I will be on the frontline advocating for it.

This is a phenomenal piece, the emotions invested in each sentence I could feel it.

I love the journey you took us on beginning from jollof rice, Such amazing storytelling.🙌🏽

This piece spoke to me and I am coming back to read this again and again.

Thank you so much Itunu for this!

When I got the notification, the title already title got me captivated.

Is there going to be more letters like this?👀

Would be looking out for them.😅

Thank you so much for sharing, this blessed me greatly.

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Itunu Taiwo's avatar

Hahaha Dara o! See how you're washing me o. Thank you so so much. All glory to God. So glad that it resonated with you. Fun fact: This post even ministered to me as well this morning while battling some thoughts earlier today. I also believe that all our trials, temptations and personal dealings that God takes us through are to help others as well, even while we personally remind ourselves that no matter how the storm rages or the walls close in, God is a VERY PRESENT help in trouble. This is our confidence (a song by Steffany Gretzinger). We are confident that His faithfulness will see us through. Hmmn about more letters like this, we'll see about that. As God places it in my heart to write, I pray I get the grace and strength to do so. wink :)

Thanks once again.

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Oghenevoke Kefe's avatar

Lol and you know what Itunu, while reading at the beginning, some songs were coming into my mind. Past songs that came as a reassurance. And then I continued reading and just when I was about to read the paragraph on "slowly, I was beginning to lose my wonder", the song "Wonder" by bethel music came playing in my mind. Truly, this piece wasn't revealed by flesh and blood.

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Oghenevoke Kefe's avatar

Itunuuuuuu!!🥹🥹🤗

God bless you for this! Sooo timely.

I also loved how the writing transitioned into a story. So beautiful. So relatable. So real♥️

Thank you always!

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