The gate called Beautiful: A review of 2021 and plans for the next year.
Omo!!!!!!!!!!!
When the thought of writing a year review came to me I refused it because I was feeling lazy to write but I know how documenting publicly can lift someone’s mood. SO fasten your seat belt and enjoy.
I am going to be starting this post by sharing one of the stories I enjoy reading and I have learned so much from.
Thousands of years of ago, two sweet guys named Peter and John went to pray at the temple and when they were about to enter the temple they saw this lame guy sitting at the gate begging for money, this beggar saw them too and he asked for money but “SAPA”(a lingo for being broke - a state of not having money) was dealing with Peter and John.
Peter then told the beggar to look at him and he said “Silver and Gold I have none but in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk”, Peter took him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.
This year, I was the beggar, the man at the beautiful gate and I believe we all have been the beggar at some point in our lives too. I felt hopeless and lame. I felt I was not progressing as I would like and it was hard to forgive myself for moving slow.
I was off my academic grade class, I was to retake some courses I failed, I was broke, I did not have a job and it felt like life was turned against me. For someone who had a progressive teenage life, I felt adulthood was too hard for me. My mental health was in shambles but somehow during the year, I had Peters and Johns who helped me and supported me. I came back to my academic grade class, took more fine photos, passed the courses I failed, got a contract job that led to a full-time role, gave more, made people laugh, forgave myself, loved people and received love, I did (double digits)x in income.
I am glad I am ending the year on a good note, I learned a lot, cried a lot, laughed a lot and ranted a lot. My beggar received helped because people helped me up, held my hand till I became strong. I am thankful and grateful to everyone and God.
It is totally fine if you did not end your year on a good note, I just want you to know that your beautiful gate moment is coming and it is near. When that comes remember to share them with me because I am rooting for you.
Next year, I would be trying out a lot of new things. I would also like to have more fun so please invite me to your low-budget and premium hangouts and picnic. I would also like to experience a romantic relationship in 2022 so join me in prayers that this Aunty that asked me not to worry does not change her mind.
So as we close the curtain of this year, cheers to new beginnings!.
See you on the other side,
Erioluwa.
PS: This might contain a lot of errors because I have decided to not reread this. lmaooo
The story was taken from the bible in Acts 3 vs 1–10. Also, If you would like someone to pray with you and for you, you can let me know by sending an email with the subject “Pray for/with me” at adeyinkaerioluwa@gmail.com
