My thoughts on my Birthday.

I really do not know where to start from. Should I start by wishing you a happy new year or what? I guess it is only proper that I start this piece by apologising and thanking everyone to did enquired about my whereabouts. I sincerely apologise. I have to take an unavoidable retreat to attend to an assignment. I am back now and though I can’t promise articles everyday but I want to assure you that I will write as often as I can. Thanks for your understanding. I miss you all. Here is a short piece I wrote today as it is the occasion of my birthday. Stay good.

Today is 13^th of March, it’s a beautiful day outside - sunny and warm! It’s a special day in God’s calendar and I dare you to look at the stars when it’s night time and you‘d see that the day is indeed blessed. Greatness is embedded in the 13^th of March and many great people chose this great day to come to this world. For me, it’s another beautiful day to celebrate

another year! Yes, it is my birthday! Today, as many of you might already know, I become a year older (I don dey old o). Many thoughts and feelings come to me this special day! Mostly a deep feeling of appreciation to God for a journey that is unique, blessed and exciting. For me, my birthday is a time when I remind myself of how much I have to be grateful for. It's a day where I think about the good people (and things) I have been blessed with. The lessons I have learnt all through the years (learnt so many this last year). When it comes to thanking God, it greatly boils down to every little detail of what he has done for me and His promise of Greatness in my life. How blessed I am, how much good I have in my life and I want to show Him how much I appreciate Him.

Likewise, I thank everyone who remembered me today and said a word of prayer for me! Each greeting and prayer really mean a lot to me and absolutely made my day. You guys are absolutely fantastic. Thanks to the internet for making remembering people's birthday and sending greetings much easier! My gratitude will not be complete without thanking my family for always been there through thick and thin. I specially want to appreciate the love of my life (Ms. Obinna Oyinyechi Taiwo V.) for her pure love and always taking the time and making efforts to make me feel special every day (not just today). You remain the best.

My ultimate appreciation goes to my maker! I thank you lord for giving me another year - another year to be productive, to share my life and be a blessing to other people. Thank You for the overflowing blessings you continually shower on me. I pray that you always guide me and help me become a better person every day. I have relied on you all my life and you have protected me since the day I was born till this day. I will always praise you my Jehovah. I thank you for your kindness, mercy, grace and protection, for all my achievements, for the family and friends you have blessed me with. Lord You have been good to me all these years and I sincerely thank you for that! Father, I do not know what lies ahead but I promise that as long as I have my being, I will praise you every day. I have no doubt in my heart that you are holding my future in your precious hand. Let my ways be pleasing to you. As you have

promised, be with me O Lord, hold me with your strength and uplifting grace so that I can shine for your glory. Grant me all the needs in my life and support me in all I do. Grant me the grace to draw closer to you and keep me away from all harm and danger. Let this year be a year of blessing for me Lord. I know where you fit into my life, I have no doubt about your thoughts towards me hence I pray that not my will be done but yours in my life. Help me to live a fulfilled life, a life dedicated to your glory and humanity.

Lord, I remember your promise today in Joshua 1:5 and unshakably stand by it; 

"No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you."