Today is a special day, not one of excitement but one with mixed feelings, it is the fifth anniversary of my younger brothers passing, Oluwajuwalo (God is greater than all). Every one called him Juwa, he was a gem, a unique one. He brought life and smiles wherever he went and his presence was always a delight to everyone. He loved God and served Him fervently. Juwa’s death was so sudden and unexpected he was only approaching his thirties and I wondered why God was ready to have him.
I still feel a vacuum, an emptiness when I think of him, but I have learnt to turn those feelings into Joy and Hope. I now have a different perspective of life which has built my character into being a stronger believer of the word of God. This view has helped me to deal with anxiety. I now realize I need to live a life of total Surrender of all my worries and fears so I can see God’s transformation of my mind. I decided it was time to stop being a prisoner of my mind but a prisoner of Hope. I have placed God above myself, anyone or anything in my life that way I know God is greater than every situation.
This new take on life has given me peace and joy even right now in the absence of my beloved brother, being thankful for the life he lived. The truth is we are all here for sometime, why waste time being miserable over anything? I constantly remind myself to put my trust in God, that He will be with me no matter what, now I can live my life in a constant state of joyful experience and expectation because God is always first. Matthew 6: 33 ” Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you”.
Living In Remembrance 