Tuesday, 28 October 2025

OH! Living Faith

Living Faith



Signature Tune: Lyrics of Ancient Words 

Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the Ancient words impart 

Words of life, words of hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us home 

Ancient words, ever true
Changing me, and changing you
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart
Introduction 

Blessings to you and yours. Welcome to OH - Omolola's Hangout. 

Today, I want to share with you how I practice my faith as a Christian; believer in Jesus Christ. For me, faith is about cultivating a deep relationship with God, living out values of love, compassion, and kindness, following biblical instructions and standing strong on the promises of God. 

Here Are Favorite Ways I Practice Faith 

I Praise
I worship God through my expressions of love in singing, spoken word and dancing. Praise is a powerful expression of devotion, connection, and gratitude to God. I find deep sense of inner peace and communion when I immerse in worship. Through praise and worship, I honor, express thanks, and draw closer to the core of my being; The Creator. These practices can take many forms, from silent meditation while listening to hymns, to vocal expressions of gratitude, but they remain deeply personal or communal experiences and gives me insight and deeper understanding of my place in the world. 

I Pray 
I prioritize daily prayer. I share my thoughts, feelings, and requests with God. I connect to the Triune God, stay centered on Jesus, reflect on my actions and inactions and dwell in peace. 

Scripture Reading
Some know about Jesus but I know Jesus Christ - The Author and Finisher of My Faith. I enjoy reading the Bible, exploring stories, teachings, prophecies and wise counsel that guide me in my faith journey. I enjoy researching and doing exegesis to enable me impart lives with wisdom. 11111

Community
Being part of a faith community is essential. I support, encourage, and serve with others as we share life's joys and challenges. 

Service
Serving others is a tangible way to express God's love. Whether volunteering or simply helping a neighbor, it is a privilege to serve; I was called out to serve. 

Why These Practices Are Meaningful To Me 

Divine Connection 
This is the name of the ministry through which I serve healing to mature singles. The faith practices I do helps me feel connected to God, sense His presence and guidance in my life. 

Personal Growth
Through faith practices, I grow in self-awareness, patience, and empathy, becoming more like the person God created me to be. 

Community Support
Sharing faith with others provides a sense of belonging and support, especially during celebration and challenging times. 

Conclusion

Faith is a journey not a destination
Practicing faith is a journey of discovery, growth, and transformation. It is not about perfection but about progress. 

Through faith practices I share love, compassion, kindness, mercy and hospitality as a way of reflecting God's character in my life.

As faith gives me hope and purpose, the practices plug me into God and helps me navigate life's ups and downs with confidence, trust in God and help others do the same.

Practicing faith is a personal and ongoing journey for me. While I have transfered this value to my children and share it with family and friends, I refrain from compelling anyone. As a boy who was forced to sit once said, I am sitting because you forced me but in my mind I am standing. 

I do hope that sharing my faith practices has encouraged you to explore or deepen your own faith practices. 

Join me next time as we explore my book Living Proof: That Jesus Lives where I share the testimonies and praise reports from living my faith..

Ire o. Ire kabiti!

Dr. Omolola Omoteso-Famuyiwa is a minister who is passionate about sharing God's words for the healing of others.

Monday, 27 October 2025

From Trauma to Triumph: Deliverance from Childhood Hurt

Dr. Omolola Omoteso, Jamaica 2025

From Trauma to Triumph:
Deliverance from Childhood Hurt 

Worship
You are worthy of it all
You are worthy of it all
For from You are all things
And to You are all things
You deserve the glory 

Prayer
Lord God who is worthy of all praise, to you we have come to raise praise and call forth grace. Thank you for your word that will heal all repressed trauma. Thank you for deliverance. Thank you for salvation. Thank you for your divine visitation that will birth manifestation of transformation. Be glorified today in the message and let lives know peace and experience turnaround that will position KOGEC as a solution ground. In Jesus name I decree. 

I give glory to God for you all, you are why there is an assembly here. I love this church. You did not only defy Melissa as an unwanted guest, you came to church prepared. God will honour your sacrifice. 

I appreciate Bishop Basil Hanson CEO & Founder, Mercy and Truth Ministries Television (MTM TV) and 
Pastor Kingdom of God Empowerment Centre (KOGEC), his beloved wife, Pastor Diane Hanson, the Country Coordinator for Feast of Esther in Jamaica. 

I am here by divine instruction and there will be supernatural inspiration to position us all for exploits. 

The hurricane was well projected to make us panic but the mandate we have from God through our founding matriarch Pastor Foluke Adeboye made us declare prayers and rather than hurricane on Friday there was rainbow. And for every Friday there will be a Sunday and we are testifying and we shall testify.  

We are the evidence of God's miracle. The rainbow is a reminder of Genesis 9:11. 

Song: 
There is power, power wonder working power 
In the blood of the lamb
There is power, power wonder working power 
In the precious blood of the lamb 

I thank you for the opportunity to bring you The Word. This opportunity was given to my mentor - Pastor Anthonia Adeyeye, President Feast of Esther USA at whose voice message I got a ticket, cancelled work and defied the noise about the hurricane to make it here to the glory of God. The title of my message is From Trauma to Triumph: Deliverance from Childhood Hurt 

I am Rev. Dr. Omolola Omoteso, I refer to myself as a transformation strategist. I reach, teach, preach, heal, lead and publish. My profile can be obtained from Pastor Diane Hanson or from OmololaFamuyiwa.blogspot.com, I trust that this message will serve transformation to all who listen beyond hearing in Jesus name. 

Exodus 8:28 
And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me. 

Pharaoh decided to let the Israelites go but he gave them a condition which they neither refuted nor renounced. 

What condition did your father give you? Perhaps he said you can marry a Christian but you still have to marry a Muslim since you are from a Muslim family. Perhaps your mother said, you can marry a non Jamaican but you must still have a child by a Jamaican... What evil covenant was projected into you at birth? 

A mother was carrying a baby and the baby excitedly smiled at me and looked in my direction. I immediately began to project the Holy Spirit into her through her eyes. I began to decree that she will know God. In like manner, satanic people project evil. 

From reading my mother's diary I saw that it was likely I was still at the hospital during my naming ceremony which takes places on the eight day after birth. The information was hidden from me but the discovery made me intentionally fight sickness or anything that will make stays at the hospital a recurring evil pattern. 

God created the heaven and earth with words and we must be careful what we say. God corrected me one day and since then I quit saying rebellious children but children living in rebellion. Why? God told me I did not create any child to be rebellious. Rebellion was birthed in them through words. 

In Judges 13:22 Manoah Samson's father said - We will surely die because we have seen God! 

He was the one who prayed for the angelic visitation to happen again yet he in ignorance projected death into his lineage and there was disgrace before death. 

What else do we know of Samson? The account in Judges 14 tells us Samson who is NOT supposed to interact with anything dead scrapped honey from dead lion and gave to his parents; they never inquired where he got it from. 

In the days of old, prophets had a strategic role in governance. They gave direction to governments but what do we see today? Prophets go to the corridors of power to beg and borrow hence no one listens when they speak. This is why we as Esthers arose that there shall be no hurricane in Jamaica. Three prophets who are members of Feast of Esther were sent to join our faith with all the authentic men and women of God here and we decreed over this land that Melissa will pass over Kingston. 

Samson was not supposed to interact with anything dead because he was a Nazarite from birth, and one requirement of the Nazarite vow was to remain ceremonially clean by not touching a dead body. This prohibition was a symbolic part of his dedication to God, signifying a life of being set apart and separated from defilement 

Samson's parents who inquired of the Lord before he was born stopped inquiring, meaning they stopped praying. Samson had pride that led him to rebel against prophetic instructions. Rather than return to God when they detected rebellion in him, they treated him with kids gloves and got for him wife from Philistine. They were very docile and complacent in their leadership. They were accommodating of his audacious disobedience. 

Others may drink wine but if you are a Nazarite, you cannot. He hosted and attended a wedding and I suppose he drank because only in a state of drunkeness can you out forth a riddle to shame companions sent to attend to you at your own wedding feast! Others may go near dead body, you cannot IF you were so instructed. But do you even know what instructions God gave to your parents before or after you were born. If they are not negative instructions that would mar your purpose are you following them. I challenge you to inquire. I challenge you to introspect. I challenge you to interact with the Holy Spirit so that divine secrets can be opened unto you.

Samuel had a mentor and succeeded. Ruth had a mentor and succeeded. Who was Samson's mentor? Samson had no mentor and was silenced. You need a mother, mentor or matriarch to shape your destiny. 

I could not hold lands. Even properties and landed inheritance were hijacked from me and I had to pray the prayer of inquisition. Then thr Holy Spirit said to me, you are a Prophet. Have you read through your Bible? Prophets are not allowed to own or hold lands. I told God well, I am NOT Jesus and Jesus already redeemed me from such policies. I quickly prayed the prayer of mercy and ask for what I need to do to own and hold property. I sis it and God blessed me with a house.

Samson was probably over-pampered due to the anointing and divine strength bs was blessed with.  Sadly this hurt his destiny. You are a custodian who is called to nurture children. The Bible never said train up only your child but train up a child in the way the child should go!

Satan led Samson towards all He was NOT supposed to do. His hair, the physical symbol of his strength was cut due to his foolishness. He did not only lose his sight, he lost his vision. 

Thankfully we have a word in Obadaiah 1:17 that declared our deliverance:

But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. 

How were you hurt as a child - through lack of Godled parenting, abuse, abandonment, adversity? 

I have come to tell you that it was for you Jesus died and resurrected to grant you pardon! And an empty grave is there to prove my saviour and your saviour lives! And because He lives, we can face the future! Qe can face tomorrow. We can pass from trauma to triumph and we will on Jesus majestic name! 

Samson suffered for NOT yielding to divine instruction and supernatural insight. He never lived a prayed up life. At the end of his life, Samson recognised that the source of his strength was in God all along, and He prayed for the Lord to restore his strength just one more time, knowing that he would be killed in the process. 

What if He had prayed for wholeness and all round lifetime restoration. Judas could have returned to Jesus for forgiveness but he chose to truncate his own life. What prayers are you saying, what choice are you making. Is it for turnaround this month only, this year only or for lifetime restoration. The word works and God answer prayers! 

God is the Redeemer, and He granted Samson's request. Samson killed more Philistines in his dying than he did during His life, and in fact Samson is mentioned in the Hebrews Hall of Faith. It is a story of hope. Regardless of how we may have deviated from the path of the Lord, there is always Redemption in Repentance, and Victory through Faith. 

The question is do you want to live well or die well. Samson lived rancuously and died ruthlessly but left a legacy of redemption. You can live righteously, die rich in righteousness and leave a legacy of restoration. 

Malachi 4:2 KJV
But unto you that fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings; and ye shall go forth and grow up as calves from the stall. 

Good News Translation (GNT)
But for you who obey me, my saving power will rise on you like the sun and bring healing like the sun's rays. You will be as free and happy as calves let out of a stall. 

Are you obedient to God. Do you hold intentionally to God's promises and purpose for your life. Are you abiding in God's presence. 

I will share real life stories with you to illustrate the need for deliverance and healing from childhood trauma. Of course the names have been changed: 

1. Kymani's Story 
Kymani's life seemed perfect on the surface. He was a successful businessman, loving father, and devoted husband. But beneath the surface, Kymani struggled with anger and resentment. As a child, he witnessed his father's abusive behavior towards his mother, and he never felt safe. Now, as an adult, Kymani's unresolved trauma manifests in his own anger issues, affecting his marriage. If you are like Kymani, you need deliverance and healing to break free from the cycle of pain. 

2. Gabriella's Story
Gabriella's mother abandoned her as a child, leaving her feeling unloved and unworthy. As an adult, Gabriella struggled with self-doubt and people-pleasing. She seeks validation from others to fill the void left by her mother's rejection. But no amount of external validation can heal the deep wounds of her past. If you are like Gabriella, you need deliverance and healing to learn self-love and acceptance. 

3. Zidane's Story
Zidane's life was forever changed when his brother passed away. He was consumed by grief and guilt, wondering if he could have done something to save his brother. Years later, Zidane appears to have it all together – a successful medical career, and strong faith. But the unresolved pain of his past led him to find solace in smoking and prevents him from fully experiencing marriage, joy and intimacy. If you are like Zidane, you need deliverance and healing to confront his grief and find peace. 

4. Kiyana's Story
Kiyana's life was marked by trauma and loss. She experienced abuse and homelessness after the death or her husband, leaving her feeling vulnerable and fearful. Although she's now in a stable place, Kiyana struggles with triggers and anxiety. If you are like Kiyana, you need deliverance and healing to overcome past pain and find freedom from fear. 

5. Bob's Story
Bob's secret was hidden for years. He was born outside the sanctity of marriage and later on he was sexually abused. The shame and guilt lingered. Although he appears to be stable, Bob struggles with humam connection in his career and community. He contends with colleagues and distrusts everyone. If you are like Bob, you need deliverance and healing to confront his past and find true happiness and wholeness. 

Some suffer nervous breakdown when their spouse does not tell them, you are beautiful or I love you. Yes it is elating to hear those things from a loved one but God already said in His words that you are wonderfully created and it was because He loved us He died for us. Of no one would tell you, tell yourself! What I do is to sit in front of a mirror and affirm the woman in the mirror. You should never feel unloved because you are not a feeling being but a spirit being! 

If these stories resonate with you or they are similar to your experience, it means you need deliverance and healing from trauma or childhood hurt. You need to let go of pain and plug into how God's love and redemption can bring freedom and restoration. 

One thing God revealed to me is that our world has never been without crisis; from the ruthless killing of Stephen to the beheading of John the Baptist, to the audacious attempt to deny the daughters of Zelophehad from their legal and lawful inheritance, the world has never been free of injustice. The Bible contain accounts of individuals who experienced trauma in their childhood and this returned as disobedience, stubbornness or aggression later. 

Let us dig into God's word to see stories of those who experienced what you  may have experienced. 

Moses 
Moses was born into a time of oppression and violence, and he was bundled up in a basket and hidden away to protect him from Pharaoh's decree to kill Hebrew male infants (Exodus 2:1-10). This experience had a profound and damaging impact on his life and development. Why he was too young to be aware but his brain cells picked the waves. Many do not know that being too near fire can lead to miscarriage especially for those who do IVF. Why? The womb picks the fire as negative energy and it destroys conception just aa little sins and weights destroy tender vines. Moses was in the palace. This was divine strategy to keep him safe but instead his inner vow fueled by trauma he experienced kicked in and he fought against being called Pharaoh's daughter's son. Are you still hugging your dead parent and refusing the mother or father God brought your way to reposition you to win against all odds. We see anger erupt in Moses when he rose up to kill an Egyptian. The Bible records that glancing this way and that way and seeing no one, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. He knew he was doing something wrong and sinful. This violence made his journey longer because he became a fugitive and had to unlearn aggression and relearn Godled attitude and anointing. 

What have you refused to learn as a child or young adult that God is sending you back to the wilderness of life to learn! Moses had to be sent back to learn for multiple decades.

Joseph
He was sold into slavery by his own blood brothers who were jealous of their father's favoritism towards him (Genesis 37:18-28). He journeyed to visit them with food, they spoke condescendingly to him and they devised a plan to derail his destiny all because he spoke out his dream. I used to act so rashly on my dream. If I see someone trying to hurt me in the dream I would go and call the person out. Mt mother who was my spiritual teacher and leader said to me that God shows you things for you to be wise not for you to war. Did Joseph experience abuse that led to trauma? Oh yes! He experienced betrayal, exploitation, and separation from his family at a young age. Despite this, he rose above his circumstances and became a leader in Egypt. His jail term would have been shorter but in jail it appears he initially fell into silence which most likely could be diagnosed as demonic or clinical depression. Or how do you explain that he was in jail for about 13 years; is it that no one dreamt during that period to call out his relevance. Hw probably felt ashamed because of the enslavement and attempted rape. But if you did not put yourself into slavery why carry shame. If you never raped yourself, why carry shame. If you never made yourself sick why carry shame! 

David: 
David's childhood was marked by neglect and abandonment, being the youngest son in a large family and often overlooked and undervalued  (1 Samuel 16:1-13). He also experienced trauma later in life, including the abuse of power by his father, Jesse. 

Samuel, guided by God, instructed Jesse to consecrate himself and his sons for a sacrificial feast. This involved a ritual preparation for worship. 

How do you obey an instruction to consecrate your sons and audaciously leave one out!

Though, David went on to become a great king and a man after God's own heart, the pain of rejection followed him and he needed to massage his own ego. This led him to repeat the abuse of power on a bigger scale than his father. If you do not let pain or hurt go, you will become your abuser. Hurt people, hurt people! 

King David, the son of Jesse, abused his power by committing adultery with Bathsheba and orchestrating the murder of her husband, Uriah. David's abuse of power is described in the Bible as violating his responsibilities as the God-ordained king. As a king he took the wife of his loyal subject, killed him and had the audacity to pray to God to spare the child birthed in adultery! 

4. Tamar
Tamar was the daughter of King David and experienced a traumatic event when her half-brother Amnon raped her (2 Samuel 13:1-22). This experience had a lasting impact on her life and caused major turmoil within David's royal family. Here we see abuse becoming a demonic cycle in David's family. After the rape, Tamar's brother Absalom orchestrated the murder of Amnon to avenge his sister. In response to Amnon's death, King David was devastated and for a time was not allowed to see his son Absalom. Absalom then eventually led a rebellion against his own father - King David which ended with Absalom's own death. 

Today you will be delivered from impending death. 

Many of us do prayer wrong when praying about generational curses. Many say the evil will end with me. Rathee say the evil ended with the last dead person. The evil ended with the last unvekiever who paid the capital price. The new covenant begins with me! The new covenant of life and joy and peace begins with me 

What does the examples remind us of: 

1. We are not alone in our experiences. 

2. God can use our struggles for good. Some say God orchestrated their experience to teach them something. No, God is not author of confusion or crisis. What Jesus does is to turn around projected evil for your good. 

3. Deliverance is important and accessible through the Blood of Jesus 

4. Healing is possible and so is redemption 

5. God heals if we yield. If you let go and let God, you will receive deep healing. 

These examples remind us that people in the Bible were not immuned to trauma, and many experienced significant challenges in their lives. The same way their parents never recognised the trauma, today many are seeing the negative character but failing to see and remove the root cause.. 

As God worked through their experiences to shape them into the people they became, God will change us positively to the glory of His matchless name. 

The Bible offers hope and encouragement for those who have experienced trauma, reminding them that God's love and redemption can overcome even the most difficult circumstances. The stories provide insight and God provides comfort and validation for those who are struggling. 

When Jesus struggled in the Garden of Gethsemane he reached out for support from beloved disciples but they failed him. They were sleeping instead of praying. Thw hurt of abandonment as a child should have made him emotional and led him to feel hurt but because Hw never carried the pain from the past, what did he do? He reached out to God. He braced up for the cross ans the cross of gory became the cause for glory! Hallelujah! 

Many may not be sensitivite and/or compassionate about trauma you experienced but you have to look up to God and take on the courage to be healed. 

Let us look into the life of our hero in Feast of Esther 

Esther
Esther's story is a powerful example of resilience and courage in the face of adversity. Esther was thrust into a challenging situation to compete for relevance. How many of you will lead your teenager to enter a competition for the love of an elderly man. Esther was orphaned and raised by her cousin Mordecai who became her father. She was taken from her home and family to be part of the king's harem (Esther 2:8); which means she was to satisfy the sexual desire of the brash king. Standing in courage did not come easy. She had lived her life being told what to do and when it mattered most the depression in her rose up in rebellion and he3 inner vow made her disobey. Hey! Enough of you pushing me around. I am now a queen! I am protected. No you are NOT! Her father figure called back her head and her destiny. 

Who is your father in the land? Who prevents you from taking action that would mar your destiny. Moses destiny would have been truncated but his mother and sister arose. 

In both the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, after his mother and brothers were identified as being outside looking for him, Jesus pointed to his disciples and declared that whoever does God's will is his spiritual brother, sister and mother. 

Who is your mother in the land? Esther's fire was reignited by a father figure who stopped depression from welling up the monster of abuse and challenged the hero in her to stand on her watch. She risked her life to speak up for her people and Jehovah saved the Jews from deeper persecution (Esther 4-7). In Esther 4:14 Mordecai said, For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? It was in being healed from depression that she thrived to make a difference. 

Childhood trauma is included because she was merely a child when she was compelled to compete for the love of an unrighteous king who audaciously dethroned his queen in a state of drunkeness
She was forced to participate in the king's harem as a young girl. This perspective sheds light on the potential long-term effects of such experiences on a child's life. 

Esther's story is a powerful example of resilience and survival in the face of childhood trauma. Her bravery, strategic thinking, humility and faith ultimately enabled her to navigate the complexities of her situation and make a profound impact. 

Are you ready to name and shame the child you poured all your resources on but who rebelled against your God, the lack that made you a person scorned, the depression and repression that reordered the trajectory of your life? Are you ready to leave your burden at the altar of grace 

Song
Leave it there, leave it there.
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
If you trust and never doubt,
he will surely bring you out;
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

By acknowledging the trauma you experienced, you can better appreciate the strength and courage you are blessed with by God to the face adversity and advance to triumph. 

Understanding the grace poured out for you healing can help create a safe space within you that will bless others who have faced similar challenges and makw you a marshall for others to find hope and healing.

Your story can be seen as a powerful example of resilience and survival in the face of adversity. 

Today, I want you to bravely determine to shame what was manipulated to shame you; speak out to protect yourself and your loved one's who are vulnerable (Proverbs 31:8-9). God in you is the hope of glory 

Be inspired to excel beyond the pain inflicted on you. Quit afflicting your loved ones because you refuse to take responsibility for ending the cancer of abuse, pain and hurt injected into you. 

Become a source of inspiration and hope for those who have experienced similar traumas and ensure no one is traumatised by the trauma you were afflicted with 

Song
Leave it there, leave it there.
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
If you trust and never doubt,
he will surely bring you out;
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. 

Let us receive God's Word for healing: 

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. This verse reminds us that God is intimately aware of our struggles and is always near to offer comfort and salvation. 

Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. This passage emphasizes God's role as a healer who tenderly cares for our emotional wounds. 

Isaiah 61:1-2
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me to bring good news to the humble... This verse highlights Jesus' mission to bring healing and freedom to those who are hurting. 

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!This passage speaks to the transformative power of faith in Christ, offering a fresh start and new life. 

Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Jesus is inviting you to find find solace and rest in the Triune God, offering comfort and healing to those who are struggling. 

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Say Apostle Paul is writing to me. Tell your neighbour that Apostle Paul is speaking to Christians in church just as he spoke to the early Christian church 

This is a powerful reminder of the liberty and love that comes through faith in Jesus Christ. It speaks to the idea that, through Christ's sacrifice, we are no longer bound by guilt, shame, or condemnation. Instead, we are free to live in the light of God's love and acceptance. 

For those who have experienced trauma especially in childhood when they could neither speak nor fight for themselves, this verse is meaningful. It reminds us that we are not defined by our past or our pain or our struggles, but rather by our identity in Christ. We are loved, we are valued, and we are free from condemnation. 

Song
I'm no longer a slave to fear (shame, pain, hurt)
I am a child of God
I'm no longer a slave to fear
I am a child of God 

Trauma is injury from severe blow or wound or a severe emotional shock or upsetting experience that can have lasting mental and emotional effects. It can result from a single event like an accident, or an ongoing situation like abuse, rejection, abandonment and can lead to feelings of fear, helplessness, damaged sense of safety or negatively altered self image. 

Today, I bring you a message of hope, healing, redemption, liberation and transformation. I release you from the pain that has stolen your praise. I released you from the trap that suffocated your triumph. 

Colleagues lied against a man who refused to be part of corruption. He expected truth will set him free but he was put on investigation without pay. Rather than to count it all joy when his faith was tested he let satanic mockery get to him. James 1:2-4 records - My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 

Patience never took root to perfect justice. By the time investigation was completed and they found him to be of impeccable integrity and were ready to pay him lost wages with interest he had few days to live. Why? He suffered aneurysm - brain injury from querying God, crying so deeply about the shame of being labelled corrupt... He fell into depression when he should have held on to the joy of salvation. If the eyes that will see triumph is damaged from tears ans trials how then qill you see glory! 

My question to you is who are you? Who is your father 

If God is your father you must rise up above what was done to you and step into the path of promises that leads to triumph. Jesus did he triumphed over trauma, trial, test, tribulations

Revelation 12:10-11
Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah.
For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down. They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. 

Romans 8:37-39
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

The original Greek word, hypernikōmen, implies a continuous and exceeding victory, not just surviving hardship but triumphing over it. 

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 

2 Corinthians 2:14 states 
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 

The verse uses the metaphor of a triumphant Roman procession where a victorious general parades through the streets, a victory made manifest by the scent of incense carried through the crowd. For Christians, this means that God leads us in victory through Christ, and through their lives, the knowledge of God is spread as a sweet "aroma" to others. 

As we wrap up I encourage you to be vigilant. When anyone you know starts acting out of line or out of character do you recognise abuse, pain, hurt, trauma or demons in them.. 

Matthew 16:23 

But Jesud turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 

Jesus knew the character of Peter. Jesus knew Peter loved him and so he addressed the demonically altered ego. Rather than reject, condemn or castigate a believer, see the darkness or demons in them and simply command the demons to leave... Get thee behind me satan! 

My husband was adamant about going to our homeland to help his friend in the presidency. God gave me 2 divine instructions. A prophet gave him also 2 or 3 of dame divine instruction. After I prayed and counselled and he would not bulge. I surrendered. If I had recognised the presence of demons wired to steal his joy at the edge of breakthrough, I would have fought more. The lion in me would have risen to say NEVER. When he died, guess who suffered the pain and hurt, me. 

The young ones here are blessed to have Godled parents instructing you, please do not take it for granted and do not be arrogant. Proverbs 29:1 states that a person who is repeatedly corrected but refuses to listen will be suddenly and irreversibly destroyed. Such destruction affects us all because we are denied the value of your positive impact or input in our lives. I never recognised the pain in my husband's past. I never recognised demonic influence contrived to murder his ministry and mission. 

But the sin or o.mission or commission should never keep you stranded. The abuse your parents or spouses experienced which made them abusive or the hurt from others which hardened you negatively or strengthened you positively, should never mar your mission. The condescension of others should never destroy your vision. 

“In those days people will no longer say, ‘The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge.’" Prophets Ezekiel and Jeremiah explicitly rejected the saying that transfered blame, stating that individuals are responsible for their own sins and will be judged accordingly, not by the actions of their parents. The current generation is never to suffer because of the sins of their ancestors. The proverbs projects a shifting of blame and avoidance of personal accountability. As the prophets declared a new era, I have come to declare to you that you have no excuse! Why? Jesus paid the capital price so you can have life more abundantly! 

Your abusers and accusers are thieves who came to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: Jesus is here that they might have life, more abundantly. (John 10:10) Amen! AMEN!

As we sing again this song, I ask that anyone afflicted by pain from the past, hurt from hearts you loved, abandonment, neglect etc should come to the altar to draw from the healing streams. I AM is greater than AI ans grants you enduring peace through healing. We have a Father who we can depend on for lasting healing, total restoration. Come... Grace us available for healing. 

Song
I'm no longer slave to shame
I am a child of God. 

As I bring the message to a close, please close your eyes and have your hands in a state of surrender - up or to your side, and receive this song into your heart: 

Breathe on me
Breathe on me
Holy Ghost power
Breathe on me
Yesterday's gone
Today I'm in need
Holy Ghost power
Breathe on me 

Holy Ghost shower 
Rain on me... 

Holy Ghost fire 
Burn in me... 

Hold someone and pray with them as we take these prayer points for the healing of those who experienced trauma: 

1. Prayer for Emotional Healing
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for emotional healing for those who have experienced childhood trauma. I decree that your loving presence will bring comfort and peace to their hearts, and free them from the emotional pain and scars of their past. In Jesus' name! AMEN. 

2. Prayer for Freedom from Negative Memories
Lord Jesus, I pray that you erase the negative replaying memories and emotions associated with childhood trauma. Let your truth and love replace the lies and hurt of the enemy. Forgive all trespasses and bless them with new beginnings. In Jesus' name. AMEN. 

3. Prayer for Restoration of Self-Worth
Father God, I pray that you fully restore the sense of self-worth that was damaged through abuse. Restore our original identity to those who have experienced childhood trauma. Let us know and believe that we are loved, valued, and cherished by you, and our self-image is transformed by your truth in 1 Peter 2:9, But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. In Jesus' name. AMEN. 

4. Prayer for Protection and Safety
Ancient of Days, I pray for a sense of protection and safety for eveeyone here present because we have all experienced trauma in different degrees because we were nurtured in sin. We ask that your divine presence surround us, uproot every pain of the past and keep us from Melissas of the presence and make feel secure in your Everlasting Arms of Love. In Jesus' name. AMEN. 

5. Prayer for Comfort, Guidance and Support
Heavenly Father, I pray for Holy Spirit comfort, guidance and support for those who are on the journey of healing from childhood trauma. May they be surrounded by people who love and care for them, and may they be guided by your divine wisdom and truth. Let there be divine connection to helpers of destiny, counsellor and mentors who can help them in the journey to deeper healing. In Jesus' name. AMEN. 

6. Prayer for Release
Dear God, we release our abusers and offenders to you. We pray that as we release them, we release ourselves from the pain, hurt and trauma that has held us captive. Jehocah Rapha has set us free from the burdens of my past. We release to you Lord, the pain, hurt, and trauma that qe carried for so long. We decree that your love and forgiveness wash over us and bring us unto your peace that passeth all human understanding. 

7. Prayer for Forgiveness
El Roi! You see me and know how hard forgiveness is bit as I let go, I pray for the courage to forgive those who have hurt me. May your love and mercy fill my heart, and may your grace grant me the ability to  extend forgiveness just as you have forgiven me. Loving Lord, help me to let go of bitterness and resentment. Let your forgiveness and love guide me towards healing and freedom. 

8. Prayer for Courage to Move Beyond Trauma
My Amazing God, give us the courage to face our fears and move beyond the pain of the past. Let your strength and guidance empower us to walk joyfully in liberty and confidence. El Shaddai, grant us the strength to confront the areas of our lives where trauma has held me back or limited us from pursuing purpose. Let your presence and love give me the courage to overcome and thrive. 

Altar Call
To anyone who is yet to know God, all we have talked about may elude you. You cannot receive healing by your own mind. For midpoint to happen you need to surrender your life to Jesus Christ. You cannot pass off trouble, trials and tests to stwp u to triumph without making God your ally. If you won't pass off the little tests trying to well up anger or aggression aa a result of your past pain, you may never see the testimonies or triumphs over your past pain. If you do not surrender to God it would be impossible to recognise petty issues wired to distract you from purpose battles. God is worthy of all praise! He who repackaged me from pain to praise blessed me with grace and he can bless you too. 

You may be a believer who needs to rededicate his or her life, come Jesus is here for you. You need Jesus to keep your spiritual glasses on, so that your vision will not be distorted from focus. You need God to help you keep your mouth shut so you do not confess negatively to reengineer the evil projections upon your life. You need the Holy Spirit to know when to give expression to the lamb or lion in you. You should not be roaring when you should be resting. Knoq that holding on to pain is contrived to distract you from your purpose. FOCUS. 

Song
Leave it there, leave it there.
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.
If you trust and never doubt,
he will surely bring you out;
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. 

Let us pray 

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that those who have been touched by the Holy Spirit would come to know you personally. I decree that as they surrender their will and way to you they will experience your love, forgiveness, and salvation. I invite you into their hearts and lives. Let your presence position the healing, hope, and transformation. 

We thank you Yeshua Hamashiach for the work of deliverance and healing you have done here today. Let your peaceful presence remain with beyond this moment to serve as continued healing and restoration. We ask that You seal this message with supernatural anointing, bringing freedom, hope, and joy to those who open their hearts to you. In Jesus' name. AMEN


Dr. Omolola Omoteso-Famuyiwa is a minister who is passionate about sharing God's words for the healing of others.

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Delay or Divine Timing by Coach Pearl Kanu

Indeed we must NOT lose heart while we wait. I just shared with Bola Omoteso's friend about delay in the path of a chaplaincy role I seek. The delay has given me an opportunity to spiritually and mentally prepare for the federal role. I have come to understand that delay is NOT denial and God's silence never equates to His absence. I share with you this sermonette by Coach Pearl Kanu.

He has made ever. God God made everything beautiful in its time. Also, He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. — Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV)

Today’s Word:

There are seasons when God’s plan seems hidden and His timing feels slow. We pray, prepare, and do what we know to do, yet the results don’t come as quickly as we hoped. It’s easy to wonder if God has forgotten, but the truth is, He’s working behind the scenes in ways we can’t yet see.
When something hasn’t happened yet, it’s not a delay — it’s divine timing. God is aligning the right opportunities, the right people, and the right moment to bring beauty out of what feels uncertain. Waiting is never wasted when our hearts remain faithful.
Just as a seed grows beneath the soil before breaking through the surface, God is cultivating something within us. We must not lose heart while we wait. Let us stay faithful, stay expectant, and keep our peace. At the right time, what He has prepared will come into view — and it will be beautiful.

Prayer:
Father, thank You that everything You do is perfectly timed. Even when we don’t see the whole picture, we trust that You are working for our good. Help us to stay patient and peaceful in the waiting. Holy Spirit, teach us to do away with thoughts that are not from You and to rest in Your plan. We are grateful that what You have begun, You will bring to completion, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Thanks for sharing Coach Pearl Kanu!
Mrs. Pearl Kanu is a globally certified coach and member of #GracefulWomenMinistry.

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Where Are You In Your Spiritual Journey

Where Are You In Your Spiritual Journey




One of our ministers prayed a prayer for me without knowing I was in the midst of storm. She said - The Lord will surely settle ytou in your Canaan land in Jesus name. 

I was going to respond Amen o, let God settle me in my Goshen. But immediately the Holy Spirit said why Goshen. I said Goshen is the name you gave me for our cooperative society through which we give low interest loans to widows. God was silent after my rejoiner so I went to do research. 

The time was 5.50AM and I was actively awake so I researched about Canaan then God led me to research the difference between Goshen, Canaan and Beulah. 

I will share with you so you add understanding to your understanding when praying for shelter, stability, sustainance, peace and/or comfort. 

Let us pray:
Heavenly Lord, thank you for your grace. Thank you for the spiritual journey we are on and for leading us towards your peace and your presence. In John we are reminded that in you is life and your life is the light for humanity. Open our minds beyond what I will share. Let y o ur name be glorified in our spiritual journey in Jesus majestic name.

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Goshen, Canaan or Beulah are incomparable in a straightforward sense but I will share each with you and you will decide what to pray for depending on where you are in the journey of life and your level of faith. 

As I researched, I was reminded that the name God gave me for our cooperative society and store is Goshen. My discoveries almost made me decide to change the name but the Holy Spirit confirmed why Goshen was appropriate, we are a place of temporary refuge. Borrowing money is to get you through a phase which we never hope will be permanent. Shopping in a mid-level store is for a season... We have quality items but we do NOT claim they are gugh end. Our hope is that you can afford the Tumis and Feragamoss but always be in prayers for the high end stores you shop at, if you shot at any, because many of them have at their root abuse of the less privileged to maximise profit. 

If you know a high end store that support missions without abusing the poor, and pay workers well, that is where you should shop. Or even quality stores that sell things at average rate to benefit those in rural areas, shop there to put a smile on someone's face. 

So back to Goshen, Canaan and Beulah - They represent distinct biblical and theological concepts at different stages of the spiritual journey. They serve different purposes and symbolise different aspects of a believer's walk with God.  

What does each represent. Let us begin with Goshen. Can you tell me what or where Goshen is in the Scriptures? 

Goshen 

Goshen is a place of temporary protection. In the Book of Genesis, Goshen was the fertile land in Egypt where the Pharaoh allowed Joseph's family to settle during a famine. A fierce king allowed a man scorned and enslaved by his own siblings to settle in a place that served peace. That may look like what you need right now. 

Goshen will serve you: 

Immunity amid worldly systems. During the plagues that God sent to Egypt, Goshen was divinely protected. The Israelites living there were spared from the devastation that fell upon the Egyptians. Some of you may need to temporarily withdraw to a Goshen God will lead you to. It could be a Christian retreat centre, a place in the village or out of the country where your body, soul and spirit will kick in the peace your mind needs. 

Goshen 

Good, but not the final destination. The land of Goshen was a temporary blessing and a transitional point. How many people are going through transition right now. Transitions is a workshop we did with Coach Pearl that was a blessing so much so I plan to publish a book on transitions... I trust she and I can do that together. 

At some point God led me to live with someone; it was Goshen. When it was time to move the Holy Spirit alerted me but I rationalise how I could be a blessing by helping the owner but things turned sour. Goshen is a place of temporary respite... 

In Goshen the Israelites grew comfortable but that was NOT the final destination. In Goshen Joseph settled his family while he was Prime Minister but that was not the final destination. In Goshen there was no famine but that was not God's final destination for His most loved children. God's ultimate plan was to move them to a better place; the Promised Land.  

Canaanland 

Let us talk about Canaan. Who can say something about Canaanland, not the one in Otta founded by Bishop Oyedepo but the one in the Bible. 

Canaan is a region of significant biblical history associated with the promise by God. 

Canaan 

• The promised destination. Canaan, or Canaanland, is the "Promised Land" that God swore to give to Abraham and his descendants. What has God promised you? That He will give you a future and a hope - Jeremiah 29:11. What has God promised you? That you are NOT condemned. What has God promised you. That a thousand may fall by your left side and two thousand by your right side but no tragedy will come to you. Are you in your Canaanland physically or spiritually? 

As beautiful as Canaan was, there was strife and contention so Canaan equates to:

• A life of spiritual warfare and blessing. Some theologians interpret Canaan as a symbol of the abundant Christian life, which, unlike heaven, requires continuous effort and spiritual battle against sin. The Israelites had to fight to conquer and claim their inheritance, illustrating that believers must also fight to experience some blessings in Christ. 

Yes God is our peace but does that mean satan will let you be. When demons want to make you angry or stir up depression you must say get thee behind me satan (Matthew 16:23). When anyone wants to infect or inject your children with vices you stand and fight because our arms are strengthened for war to claim our inheritance. Or you can use the jeje approach by handing over the child to God for full coverage. Remember that the same Bible that says our arms are strengthened for war also says the battle is of the Lord. So spiritual discernment is important. My oga at TQC (The Quadrant Company) will always say, pick your battle! 

Canaan was 

• The fulfillment of God's promise. This land represents the inheritance and the purpose for which God saved His people to bring us to a good end - Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 1:6 which offers confidence that God who began a "good work" will complete it "until the day of Jesus Christ".  

Canaan is a promised place of rest but Christian are caution to seek NOT yet repose 

Hymn:

Christian, seek not yet repose
Hear thy gracious Savior say
Thou art in the midst of foes
Watch and pray

Kristian, ma ti ’wa ’simi
Gbo b’Angeli re ti n'wi
Ni aarin ota l’o wa
Maa sora

Beulah 

Beulah (Hebrew: בְּעוּלָ֑ה, romanised: bə‘ulā) means "married" and applies to the land the Israelites will obtain or Israelites will be joined to. 

Israel is a nation that has been at war yet in the Bible we are enjoined to pray for Israel. Some may already be tired due to the recurrent war.

• Psalm 122:6: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May they be secure who love you'".  

• Psalm 122:7: "May there be peace within your walls and security within your towers.

These prayers are for everyone who wants to claim God's promises for His children. 

The land of Beulah is referred to in various hymns and other works. It is 

• A state of final peace. In John Bunyan's Christian allegory, The Pilgrim's Progress, Beulah is a land of peace and rest that pilgrims pass through just before entering the Celestial City (heaven). 

• The bride of Christ. The name "Beulah" means "married" in Hebrew, and it is used in Isaiah 62:4 to signify the restored relationship between God and His people. 

Are you at this destination where your restored relationship grants you peace and you can sing joyfully: 

In your presence, I am content 
In Your presence I am content
In Your presence I am content 
In Your presence there is light
Expressions of Your life
Revelations of Your power and might 
In Your presence I can bring
My love song offering
I'm in the presence of my King 

Beulah is
• The ultimate destination. Beulah represents the final, intimate union with God. The question is, is this mentally, emotionally, socially, spiritually or physically.

Unlike Canaan, it is not a place of conflict but one of joyful union and peace, representing the final stage of the believer's journey.  

Which of these 3 beautiful lands are you in, i  your journey of life. How can we experience Goshen, Canaan or Beulah here on earth?

A 96 year old woman I had cause to care for said to me, do you say your prayers, I said yes. She said, pray to your God to take me! Before then she said, I think I am too good for hell and not good enough for heaven, so here I sit!

This woman is NOT a believer but I enter her home and I learn so much from the way she has simplified her life. One of these days I will preach on the power of a simplicitly, surrender etc.

I tried to give her variety but she is content with a breakfast of cornflakes, half banana (not full) and milk; no sugar, sacarine or honey. Lunch of toast plus cheese with or without mayonnaise or butter. A dinner of soup or salad. Whatever extra I give to her, she accepts with utmost contentment, zero complaint and gratitude.

During a storm of life, all I could wear were my pin earrings with or without simple bracelet. I also had just a set of underwear which I kept clean by washing at night, 2 pairs of shoes... I have cases and cases of clothes and jewelleries but in a state of storm what mattered was my focus on God and I had absolute clarity of mind. 

Brethren, where are you in the spiritual journey of life?

I shared 2 projects we need to embark on - 1. Graceful Living where we trust God for provision and 2. Decluttering where we give out what we have no need of or have not used in years. I will share the third in one of our next meetings but today I want you to bow down and meditate over your life. 

Are there things you would want no one to see if you die today. Are there things that would become a problem or burden to others. Are you owing people so much so it appears like the heaven is closed. Is there a secret that can cause you shame that you need to let go off to enter into Goshen, Canaan or Beulah. 

Please talk to God about it and take action to clear out the junk that can derail or debar your blessings or snuff out your peace.

Let me conclude by saying that the sequence I used shows the progression of the believer's life in Christian theology: 

• Goshen: The beginning of the spiritual journey, a place of safety and provision in the world. But know when to leave because it is a temporary location.

• Canaanland: The stage of experiencing spiritual blessings and battles as a result of faith. Your faith will make people contend with you so never label leaders who seems to be in constant battle as contentious. Abraham kept digging wells and Philistines kept causing strife and contention. He never ended the battle so Isaac faced the same until the final well that put a stop to strife; which he named Rehoboth in Genesis 26:22 after the Philistines no longer quarreled with him over it. As long as Philistines are around you, there will be contention. 

• Beulah: The final state of rest, intimacy, and union with God, just before or in heaven.  

Where are you in your spiritual journey. 

Ask God to restore and upgrade your relationship with Him. Ask God to draw you closer to Himself... 

Song:
Draw me close to you
Never let me go
I lay it all down again
To hear you say that I'm your friend
You are my desire
No one else will do
'Cause nothing else can take your place
To feel the warmth of your embrace
Help me find the way
Bring me back to you 

Chorus
You're all I want
You're all I've ever needed
You're all I want
Help me know you are near

In Conclusion 

One thing to remember is that whether we are walking towards or in Goshen, Canaan or Beulah, God is calling us to be at peace with His presence, Holy Spirit, in us. 

Though the Bible warns against false ease founded on pride, carelessness and complacency, we are called to be at ease and peace in the journey of life as God the storm stiller takes us to the next destination. Proverbs 1:33, Psalm 25:13 

Jesus was at ease during a visible storm. When he was called to wakefulness, He did NOT begin to pray or praise, He proclaimed. He commanded the storm to be still. Mark 4:35–41 

As God's daughter or son, we can do the same to every storm we face and ensure that no one takes away the peace God has given us.


Dr. Omolola Omoteso-Famuyiwa is a minister who is passionate about sharing God's words for the healing of others.