Devotionals Stories

© 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,…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD Ada was frustrated. Everything seemed to be going wrong. Her business wasn’t picking up, her applications were getting rejected, and relationships she counted on were fading. She prayed, fasted, and still—silence. But what Ada didn’t see was how God was weaving her story. That job rejection saved…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD “I used to have it all,” Rita said, staring at the divorce papers in her hand. “Once, my marriage was filled with joy, but one moment of weakness and I find myself in this mess.” The regret in her voice was palpable. She had come to her…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD In every generation, there are those who walk among us with a unique brilliance; stars destined for greatness. Their light stands out, visible even when hidden under layers of life’s routine. However, there’s always a shadow, a darkness lurking to extinguish this light. Just like in the…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAS Inspired by THE LIVING WORD It had been a long day. Ademola, exhausted from job hunting and rejections, slumped into bed, questioning if his efforts were even worth it. “God, I’ve tried… maybe this isn’t for me,” he whispered. But in that moment of surrender, a gentle nudge stirred his heart: “Just…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD Martha had seen Jesus many times. He had eaten at their table, laughed with her siblings, and shared deep truths. But when Lazarus died and Jesus came late, her response was sharp: “If you had been here, my brother wouldn’t have died.” She believed, yes, but familiarity…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD “Naomi, I need you to…” But Naomi was already halfway down the stairs before her master could finish. She knew her master so well—or so she thought. She had heard similar statements so many times that she felt confident in completing his thoughts. “I know exactly what he…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD It was Elijah’s 35th birthday. Instead of celebration, he sat in his room staring at a rejection mail from yet another investor. His start-up had failed to take off for four years. Talented. Brilliant. Passionate. Yet, no one seemed to see it. Elsewhere, Amanda stood at the…

© Opeyemi AkintundeAs Inspired by THE LIVING WORD Tolu sat at the edge of his bed staring blankly at his phone screen. News headlines were wild; chaos in cities, natural disasters, strange global policies… But none of that mattered more than what he had just realized. He had stopped praying. Stopped watching. Stopped staying ready. Just six months ago,…