Promises That Kept Me Going.
Some years back things were really difficult for me.
I wasn't able to eat well or cloth myself like I ought to.
I was a squatter.
I stayed with my aunt and her husband who abused me on a daily basis unknown to his wife.
But sometimes I think she knows.
Pain and sorrow was all I knew. Tears was my middle name.
I never got to know who my parents were as they both died after giving birth to me.
And for that my family call me child of misfortune.
I knew I wasn't wanted. So when this guy walked up to me at a supermarket where I went to get things for the house.
I didn't give him any audience.
I mean, look at me, who would want to be associated with a girl like me?
I met him again this time at the church where I attended, just to leave the house and the lustful eyes of my uncle.
This time he sat beside me. So I had no choice but to listen to what he wanted to say.
Hi, my name is Charles. He paused obviously waiting for me to introduce myself but I didn't.
Err, okay.
I have been watching you for a while and I noticed that you don't smile or talk to anyone plus there is always sadness written in your eyes.
Are you hurting?
No I said in a weak voice.
Hmming, your voice betrayed you.
I know you are.
I want you to know that whatever situation you face or find yourself in. Know that it's a temporary phase of your life.
No matter how bad you think you are suffering, there are other people who are suffering more and worse.
You are alive because of a reason.
Because you are Abraham Descendants.
He made a promise to Abraham and that's what have been keeping you going.
He stood up and left me in my thoughts.
God promises kept me going.
Indeed it was a promise that kept me going.
After service I went home, and met a man I have never seen before with my Aunt and husband.
I greeted them and left for my room.
When he called me back, Rose please come.
I answered and he handed me some papers to sign, that my late parents willed properties and companies to me. But it should be managed by him till I turned 21.
I then remembered that I turned 21 yesterday.
I was speechless.
I looked at my Aunt who was giving me a disgustful look.
And Charles voice echoed "God Promises Kept You Going "
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