Delay ain't denial
Jan 9, 2026
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Encouragement

Delay ain't denial 📌
My journey of life is one that has encountered quiet a number of obstacles but to some, it seems like a rosy path. For the first time in my life I encountered failure and I thought to myself all hope was gone....
Back in University as I was approaching to enter into my third year of study I couldn't proceed because I failed 3 courses....
That meant my Government scholarship would be grabbed from me, that meant an extra cost added to my tuition fees, boarding fees, groceries and so on. Everything came trembling down like I never started....
My faith was tested to the max, serving in the church saved me. I thought to myself maybe that "uncle or cousin" doing fine in life would help me come out of this situation to my surprise a good Samaritan I am not related with came to my aid....
He asked why I wasn't in school and in my head I wanted to cook up a story and lie but on the other hand my spirit just told me to tell the truth about how I failed and couldn't proceed to third year....
It was from here that I truly agreed to the truth shall set you free... Long story short, I explained my situation and Boom the good Samaritan gave me the money for my registration fees and that's how I got to finish my University...
Two years later I find my dream job effortlessly,indeed a delay ain't denial! You can be delayed but find purpose in that process because you have not been denied...
This has been a reminder to me that when passion meets purpose Recognition is inevitable...
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