My motivation in writing has always been my desire to offer a glimpse into the pathway of my spiritual encounters with God. It is my hope that, in my openness, you might garner a lesson or two. It’s important to note that these essays aren’t definitive; the true authority lies in God’s word. It’s equally crucial to acknowledge that some of God’s subtle whispers only made sense to me in retrospect.
Take for instance, when my father passed away. I recall receiving a divine hush, murmuring, “it’s time.” I remember questioning inquisitively – time for what? This event transpired on a Sunday morning whilst I was at church. My father then left us the following Friday morning. It was only upon hearing the sad news, I realised the purpose of God’s whisper.
During the subsequent seven-hour drive home, one song echoed in my car – “You’ve been a friend” by Israel Houghton. This melody provided immense solace and became indelibly imprinted in my heart. Every time I heard it in the latter years, I would time-travel back to that day, reliving the tranquility and fortitude I experienced then. However, the real enlightenment dawned years later, in 2023, though my father had passed in 2008.
What I concluded was that, in that moment, in that difficult season, God had extended to me His friendship, much like His encounter with Abraham, when He asked if He should hide His plans from Abraham. His prior whisper, “it’s time,” resurfaced in my memory. I recalled how His companionship had helped me, assuring me that I was never alone amidst my hardships. I was graced with God’s friendship during that time. This divine friendship served as my sanctuary from depression, safeguarding my sanity. It was God’s friendship that sustained me through my trials.
Wells of Wonder 