Devotionals Stories

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by The LIVING WORD Tobi was top of his class in university. Now, two years post-graduation, he was stuck at home. Job applications went unanswered. Each rejection fed a voice that whispered louder each day: “You’re not good enough.” One morning, as he scrolled through social media, he saw a post…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD Nathaniel was once the youngest CEO of a booming tech company in Africa. At just 27, he revolutionized how small businesses accessed digital services. But his rise was short-lived. A boardroom betrayal led to a hostile takeover. Stripped of his title, Nathaniel was offered a “soft landing”…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by The LIVING WORD Lara had always been a runner track star in secondary school, a national athlete by 22. Her trophies lined the shelf, but the thrill was fading. Coaches, fans, and fame all pushed her to run faster, win more, be more. But something was missing. One day, she…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by The LIVING WORD The storm was violent.The sailors were terrified.The boat was breaking.Everyone prayed to their gods, yet nothing changed until Jonah spoke up. “I’m the reason this is happening. Throw me overboard, and the storm will stop.”(See Jonah 1:11–12) Sometimes, the storm is not from the enemy. It’s from…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by The LIVING WORD They called us The Golden Crew. We were the envy of many flawless photos, fire captions, and an unshakable bond or so it seemed. My name is Zara.There was a time my home was my safe place. I was married to a good man. But I got…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by The LIVING WORD Joseph, the dreamer. The favored son. The prisoner. The prime minister.One man, many seasons. But what stayed consistent? What was on his head. From the day Joseph dreamt of stars bowing, there was an unseen mark on his head. It wasn’t physical, but it was visible to…

©️ Opeyemi AkintundeInspired by the GREATEST STORYTELLER Kemi had just gotten her dream job. The kind of job she’d prayed and fasted for. The office was prestigious, the pay was great, and the people seemed warm. But barely three months into the job, she was falsely accused of leaking a sensitive company file. Though there…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAS Inspired by THE LIVING WORD “God, I thought I passed this test already.” That was Shola’s cry when another wave of betrayal hit her. It felt like déjà vu. Different people, same wound. She had healed or at least she thought she had. But now it seemed the fire had been turned…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD “A position of favor is a test of faith,” Ifeanyi said, shaking his head. “I used to have everything—success, wealth, a healthy family. But somewhere along the way, I forgot to honor God, and now, I see how quickly things can slip through your fingers.” He sat…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD Tola had always prayed for a divine assignment. She imagined it would come with angelic encounters, open doors, and instant recognition. But what came instead was obscurity, a dry season, and a lot of “Lord, are You still with me?” The wilderness isn’t the absence of God,…