It was supposed to be a normal day; revise and go ahead to slay that examination but 5/12/2017 decided to be extra.
Prior to the exam, I knew I was a bit scared about writing that paper then God really helped me to think of the paper in a much better way and so I decided to make the most of the days I had to prepare.
Fast forward to 5/12/2017, I got into the exam hall in good time, my desk was either the second or third on that column but no one sat in front of me, I kept looking at the clock then it was 10:00 amβββtime to start.
I opened my question paper and then the unfolding began. “WHAT IS THIS!”Β The question looked scary, not like I didnβt read but it looked different. “Where do I start from? 50 marks compulsory question? 25 marks optional questions?” *Well you knew the question format, Oyinkan*.
I couldnβt even figure out my area of strength but I knew I had to attempt that compulsory question. “Group statement of profit or loss with a foreign subsidiary!”Β I read this and there I was confused. Thinking to myselfΒ *ahhh Oyinkan! Won ti get me!* (literally means they’ve caught up with me).
At that point, I didnβt know how to give up. The exam was to last 3 hours 15 minutes and I wasnβt allowed to leave before stop time. My imagination began to think the worst. “How was I going to tell my dad to pay for the next session in March? Whatβs to show for my effort since July? God, this isnβt the exam I was expecting. Why me?”Β
It wasnβt the most pleasant exam experience. *Oyinkan, this isnβt you. You soar!*
At that point, I knew it was finished except God intervened. Heβs my Father, I just had to call on Him to help. I couldnβt consider the alternative of crying!
I decided to whisper those words and things changed, He answered me!Β βLord, please please please I need Your helpβ.
Yeah! The difference was clear afterward. I was confident about reading the questions and actually attempting some. This wasnβt the confidenceΒ Orbit chewing gumΒ could give me, God did this for me! I attempted the questions I could within the time I had left and at 1:15pm that Corporate Reporting Paper was over. Thank God!
I had initially prayed to God for a score of at least 70/100 but on that day, after that experience, I just wanted to pass. 51 never sounded so good. Oh well, I just had to wait for 6 weeks to know my result.
The wait wasnβt so easy, battling doubt over whether I could pass or if I would just let God do His thing. *Huh, I went to Covenant University, testimony about results wasnβt uncommon. I had even received mine before.*
As the ever faithful God that He is, my God did it for me. He gave me the victory over Corporate Reporting exam.
From that exam experience, I learnt the importance of taking a breath, simply praying to God and trusting Him to help during a difficult situation. Sometimes the situation isnβt as terrible as we perceive it at first. You might just need to calm down, pray and go ahead to conquer knowing God is with you.
βGod is at their side:
With Godβs help they make it.β
Psalm 24:5a (MSG)
Cheers.
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πππππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ This is so heart warming and beautiful. More than blessed. Thank you Oyin ππ
Thanks Queen Elizabeth πππ. I’m super glad
First of all, Itβs so beautiful how relatable the content you put out is π
Iβve been in this exact same position as well. Didnβt feel I deserved His help in the moment but He came through regardless π
Donβt stop, Oyinkan πͺπΏ
Thank you so much Seyi. You’ve been an inspiration π
And we’re glad He always comes through for us.
Why am I just reading this?ππThis is very motivational Oyinkan, I am highly inspired.. God bless you girlfriend
Thank you so much Dinachi. Glad you’re inspired. π
I almost shed a tear reading this! God is forever faithful!!
Super glad you came by ππ. Yes He is