It was as though my decision to stand out for God in my extended family made me more foolish than ever.

I wasn't regretting it but I almost did, when things became so tougher to the point of me begging for bread.

I lost my job with no valid reason. The woman I intended to marry turned her back on me, even calling me a failed man. I was just alone and no one offered to help.

Despite these, my love for God was doubtless. I always cried to him, challenging him to tell me what I ever did wrong.

One day, my uncle came visiting. I had nothing to welcome him with and he soon realized that.

He chuckled and asked me to sit.

Johnson.. He began, mixing his words with deep emotions.

Isn't it yet time, you turned to our gods, who's the deity of our family? We made it explicit to you that you cannever succeed outside of him..

I couldn't wait for him to be through when I interrupted with respect and calm.

Uncle, it's alright with me and yes, I may have nothing now but it isn't because I am not serving your deity.

Still looking at me, I had to say more words

I have Jesus and he's enough for me. I am going through trying times and it came to pass. My words seemed meaningless to him and he had to let me be.

Those were the moments to prove myself.

I went to God in prayer and he intervened on my behalf. He has been testing my faith in him and I was glad I passed.

Just few days later, God blessed me with a better job that was a hundred times better than my previous one. In addition to that, I am happily married to my wife, a woman who loves me because of who I am and not what I have.

It will not always be easy but your steadfastness in God matters a lot!

It doesn't take a cut nor two to take down a tree but believe me, in due times, those cuts would definitely count!