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We never knew that going to the houses of God freely by both Faith's to worship was indeed a rare privilege.




We never knew that going to work _and coming back home freely was a sheer favour_ of God. We often complained of the workload, we never knew we were privileged.

We never knew  mingling with our boss, senior ones and colleagues, sharing experiences about life together were just through the mercy of God, we never knew.

We never knew leaving our homes for official engagements, businesses, trade, vocation, family funfares and events and returned with complaints of stress, work tediousness and little dishes and gifts received were only allowed by almighty, we never knew.


In fact, we never knew going to the houses of God freely by both Faith's  to worship was indeed a rare privilege.

We never knew that walking freely on the streets, meeting friends and loved ones in the other neighborhoods were special favour from God.

We never knew it was a rare privilege being in the public buses, commercial cabs, boarding motorcycles, talking freely with other seat occupants and even lapping one another to save cost was a favour.

We never knew meeting people, staying closer to them, hugging, shaking hands freely were sheer favour of Almighty God.

We never knew all these as mere favour from God Almighty until it came like wild fire, a deadly scourge ravaging the universe, COVID 19, the plague of wails. It denies us our liberty. It confines us to our lone home territory. It reduces our bound to mere online link since. It shakes the powerful and weakens the vulnerable more.

Almighty God, we never knew all these were favour from you or we knew less and acted childishly in giving you praises.

O Lord, forgive us all our shortcomings, inadequacies and impiety. Have mercy on us all and save our souls from this plague. Return back to us days of liberty, joy and happiness.

God of mercy, when the good time returns, may we be counted alive and in sound health. Make our hearts full of gratitude to you always.

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  1. Unknown15 April 2020 at 13:19

    Am so grateful to God for his mercies and favour.i pray dat by his grace dis whole pandemic will come to an end!! Thank u so much father for dis beautiful words of enlightenment

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  2. Unknown15 April 2020 at 21:35

    What a great Favour from, now we know, may God have mercy on us and forgive us our ingratitude
    May God heal the world 🙏

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  3. Unknown15 April 2020 at 23:42

    Indeed we never really appreciated God for all these privileges. But we now know better and give all thanks and praise to almighty God even as we pray for his mercy and divine intervention through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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  4. Unknown16 April 2020 at 00:09

    Jesus my daddy u remain d best.PSE do not abandon us.We have no one but you.Reign Forever.May ur mercy reach us now daddy amen

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