It has been so long since I shared with you all on this platform. It has taken me time to find my way back again to the heart of God for me. Allow me to re-introduce myself to you, I am Oluwatobi Afere, a wife and mother, a physician and most importantly, the BELOVED of ABBA. My aim is to share with you my journey of finding faith and the power that faith has afforded me.
For people who know me, they would have used words like “reserved”, “indecisive”, or “shy” to describe my personality. I also attached strongly to these adjective because it kept me “hidden” and “comfortable” after all no one asks much of the shy girl. However, in finding Christ, I have come to realize that these labels are not me at all. On the inside of me is a lively, opinionated and might I say outspoken Believer of the Word. I wasn’t sure of who I was before Christ, hence, I hid behind these labels. On the inside of me is a force to be reckoned with. I wish I had found my voice sooner, but I am grateful for the journey that led me here with the utmost love and patience.
I allowed myself to shrink into a shadow and a persona that God had not called me to be. I agreed with the lies of my emotions, weaknesses and flaws. But not anymore.
I am reminded of the scripture in Romans 8:19 that says “For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly awaits the revealing of the sons of God”. That time is now. And in the capacity that I have been called, I am determined to fully embrace and walk in it.
There is so much happening around the world, and it aptly points to the need of a Savior. Fear is being sold on a hot plate and people are eating it up. Deception has blinded the minds of many that people can no longer think for themselves. The world is in need of light and that light is me, that light is you. We can no longer stand on the sideline and watch as things happen. We have become so used to reacting. But light is not a reaction to darkness, Light disperses darkness. We are the light of the world and if we refuse to shine, then we are refusing to allow the light of the gospel shine in the heart of creation.
Hence, I am done hiding behind my flaws and weaknesses. I will do this afraid if I have to and rely on the strength of the one who has called me…. He has assured me that His grace is sufficient for me. So, I will ride on His promise and let it take me where He sees fit.
I am emerging as a speaker of the Grace of God. Allowing the Holy Spirit to inspire me.
As you follow along, I pray that the same fire that has sparked this audacious awakening in me, will find you where you are and you too will rise in your calling and do what He has called you to do.
Welcome to Audacity in Truth!
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