I Heard His Voice

Our relationship started to dwindle shortly after that experience. I just wasn't happy with him anymore, I didn't see a future with him. But there was so much pressure to stay because our relationship was "public" and our families were involved. I endured for sometime until I reached my breaking point. He lost his job, stopped going to school, and stopped going to church, etc.

I had really big dreams which did not include taking care of a man. I knew that this wasn't the life that God planned for me. I was broken, I needed help and he was in no position to help. By this time I'd move off campus and lived with my cousin. She attended a church and I had no choice but to go with her since I didn't have a car at the time. Not knowing that me attending this church was all apart of God's big plan for me. I believe God ordered my steps to DC/Maryland primarily to become apart of this church.

Prior to the first day that I attended the church, three other people had invited me but I declined. During my first year at Howard University, I didn't go to church while on campus, I only attended church when I went home for breaks. I grew up in a church that always stressed that other churches were bad, and that it was the church sent to cleanse the world. So I stuck to reading my bible (even though I didn't understand it then)and praying while I lived on campus...I was just being religious.


One faithful day I went to church with my cousin. She most likely forced me to go. I didn't have any expectations in my heart, I was ready to go in and get out. When I entered, It was completely different from what I was used to. Their mode of worship was weird to me...all the jumping, dancing-with-all-your-heart moves, always happy-go-lucky didn't make sense. Neither did I know any of the songs that they sang, I felt lost each time I went there. 

Nonetheless, I continued to attend the church. There's one particular Sunday service that I'll never forget. We were late as usual and had to sit on the balcony. As I walked into the sanctuary I heard a voice in my right ear, it was loud and clear, it was gentle yet powerful. I just heard one word "ABSTINENCE", I was stunned and turned around to see if anyone was behind me. I also look around to see if anyone else reacted, but everyone was focused on what was taking place on the altar. 

I quietly took my seat and knew it that what just occurred was supernatural. I later discovered that it was the audible voice of God, that was the first time I've ever heard it. I had been praying about my relationship so I took that as a answer to my prayers, I informed my then boyfriend that we could no longer be intimate, but he wasn't having it. 

So I broke up with him amiss the pressure. His siblings and friends called to plead on his behalf and ask me to take him back. Of course he didn't tell them the full story, in an effort to protect him I had to tell them that the relationship ended for other reasons. He tried hard to get me back, surprises visits, claims of attempted suicide, etc but my mind was made up. I had to get right with God and I had personal issues to deal with.

To top it off, one of my family friends who was like a second mom to me (may her gentle soul continue to rest in peace) called me a few days after. She told me that she had a message for me from The Lord. She said, "Bunmi, you're different, you can't do what everyone else is doing". I took that as confirmation and pressed on.

You're blessed!

- Bunmi

Grace Seeds

What is it?

Grace Seeds is a devotional that God inspired me to write. I decided to title it 'Grace Seeds' because the bible says that the Word of God is a seed (1 Peter 1:23). The bible also says that God's Word is the Word of his grace (Acts 20:32). In order for a seed to be beneficial, it must be planted and watered until it brings forth a harvest. This is also true with God's Word. The Word of God can't not work for you until it takes root into your heart. Your heart is the core of your being; once the Word takes root in your heart it can not be taken from you. It is anchored in place by your faith in that Word.

Through this devotional, I desire to see my readers get results and to profit by the Word of God. The Word is true, it's endowed with power to make things happen (Hebrews 4:12). As believers, this is our 'secret weapon'. I'm tired of seeing believers barely making it or living ordinary lives, it's time to live the abundant life!

How It Works:

1. Each devotional beginnings with an opening scripture.

2. Next, is the content of the devotional, which provides insight into that scripture.

3. Next, there will be a confession in line with the content

4. Lastly, there will be a prayer starter

What is a Confession?

Confession is speaking in line with the Word of God. It is to be done in faith (as a result of a conviction in your heart).

For example, 

Scripture:1 Peter 2:24 King James Version (KJV)

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

Confession: Father your Word says that with the stripes of Jesus Christ I was healed, therefore I declare that I am healed from this ---insert sickness-- (i.e. cold) in Jesus name.

We confess what we believe and desire to see, when God was creating the Earth, he didn't say "Oh no! It's dark out here, I don't like this!" Instead he said  "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:3). And surely there was light!

***I'll go into more detail about confession at a later time in one of the devotionals***

What is a Prayer Starter?

A prayer starter is a snippet to jump start prayer in line with the content of the devotional. It is always good to take time to pray in line with the Word of God after studying it. That's one way to get it to stick! 

That about sums it all up!

I pray that you will be blessed as you read each devotional!

You're Blessed!

- Bunmi 

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You're Welcome!

This blog is titled "Destination Destiny" it's the name that the Lord gave me...he told me to chronicle my journey to discovering purpose and beyond. 

The Lord laid it on my heart to start this blog about two years ago. At first I was very hesitant, because the Lord told me to reveal intimate details about my past that I'm not necessarily proud of. However I am now at a place where I am not ashamed of who I was, because the bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new". That's right, in Christ I am brand new ... not refurbished or renovated. In Christ, my past is nonexistent. 

As a pastor, I've counseled a number of people. After sharing their issues with me, most of them are shocked when I tell them that I've been in their shoes before. It was then that I realized that there was a huge gap. Often times people see one's glory but never truly know their story. Many people are ashamed to share their stories. I thank God for the likes of Joyce Meyer, who bare it all for the sake of the gospel. After listening to the message titled "No More Sheets" by Juanita Bynum, My life changed, I felt relieved. Finally I had someone that understood me! It was then that I realized that my best days were ahead of me.

In obedience to God, I launch this blog. The Lord is going to change lives through this blog. And that's more important than the way I felt initially. When I was going through my secret struggles I sincerely wished that I could have someone to confide in or find a resource to help, but none were readily available. This is my way of helping those going through the same or similar struggles that I got through by the grace of God.

Destiny is always beautiful, when you find it, treasure it! 

About three years ago, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I decided to ditch my plans and follow God. He asked me to move away from family, friends, and the country where I was born and raised to a land that he'd show me, sounds familiar? Yup just like he told Abraham (Genesis 12) many years ago. So here I am, in the middle of God's Will! There was no way I could have planned out my life to be this great, it's definitely all God's idea!

So here's an open invitation to come along with me on this journey! You're lucky, you don't have to pack your bags and literally follow me, you can enjoy from the comfort of your laptop, phone, tablet, etc. I promise you that it's going be lots of fun! You know why? Because, God's in it!

This blog will also feature a devotional written by me...bringing you God's Word in a practical and simplistic way. I will also be featuring some of my short stories, snippets of my novels, etc.

You're Blessed!

-Bunmi 

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