Hello Everyone,
Thanks for stopping by today!
In today’s blog post, I want to start a series titled “Dear Bunmi”
The series will be open letters written to myself at various stages of my life in hindsight.
These letters will address several issues that I dealt with per time…relationship issues, low self-esteem, academic issues, body image issues, etc. In turn, my goal is to encourage and inspire people going through similar situations.
“Tough times are temporary; love is eternal, go for love and be set free to live a blissful life!” -Bunmi Adebiyi
********
Below is the first installment, addressed to the teenage Bunmi:
Dear Bunmi,
You are beautiful! God made you just the way you are, there is nothing…absolutely nothing wrong with you. God makes no mistakes, you were created to look, and act like him. Yes, you are different from the crowd- that is because God created you to stand out and not to fit in. You are unique! You don’t have to be like everyone else. Your dark skin, shape, hair texture and facial features are not a mistake. Embrace them, they’re God’s gifts to you. The girl that you see on TV, in the magazines and online is a model…she is made-up and airbrushed. It is not a crime to have curves, you were created to sit on thrones, you need some extra cushioning so that you sit pretty like the Queen that you are.
God is love, your desire for love is normal. The void you feel can only be filled with and by love, which is God. I am sorry to inform you that the depiction of God that you have is flawed. Someone sold you a lie, God is not evil, he is not a tyrant, he is not looking for reasons to punish and kill you. He is ever ready to pour out his love on you until it overwhelms you. He loves you so much, he is always thinking of you. He stands at the door of your heart, knocking until you allow him to come in. He is a gentleman, he will not force himself on you. Let him in Bunmi, I promise you won’t regret it. This is your ticket to freedom.
You’ve been on this journey of discovery, you’ve written several poems, searching for answers to questions that you can’t articulate. Deep down inside, you know that you are more than what your environment dictates but you don’t know how to go beyond the boundaries that appear before you. You must understand that the only person that can reveal you to you is the one who created you. Psychology is limited it is subjected to human perception, an online assessment cannot do you much justice; they are too vague to define your greatness.
The answer is in love, remember God is love. I am not talking about the love that is depicted in the fairy tales or the love that you’ve read about in the romance novels. The truth is that those stories are just that, stories…fairytales…unrealistic. There is a love that surpasses the youthful giggles and butterflies in the tummy. It is not fleeting, it does not have highs and lows, it is more than a mushy feeling. This is real love, pure, undiluted, unadulterated, never-ending, unconditional, it overwhelms your emotions and the list is never-ending. I promise this is the real deal! The love that never causes heartbreaks, it never ends, it never gives up, it never condemns, it silences your fears and gives you peace and joy always…irrespective of what goes on around you.
You have a purpose to fulfill, you were not created by accident. Decide to choose love and he will navigate you to destiny. Trust me, it is true. It is okay to not have the desire to be a doctor, nurse, lawyer, astronaut or politician. Your desire to want to help people live free from confusion, emotional turmoil, fear and diseases is great. God put that desire in you and as you develop your relationship with him, he will show you how to channel that desire. He has already paved a path for you, you must walk with him, he will be with you and ensure that you stay on course.
Before, I go, your mom loves you. She cares about you, she just has a tough way of showing it. You will appreciate the rigorous training and discipline much later. These ways were how she was taught to show love; love will pat you on the back when you are going in the right direction and it will also draw your back and correct you when you get out of line. No parent is perfect, so forgive her and forgive your dad too- I know some of his actions may have disappointed you; they are human, and humans make mistakes
Until next time, remember that God is love. Let him in!
If you can relate to the things written above, I want you to know that I understand how you feel. It is okay, don’t feel bad. It is okay to be at that point now, but you don’t have to stay there. Confusion, doubt, shame, and depression do not have to be your companions; they’re the worse company to have. Breakup with those emotions and choose to be happy and free. You have the power to create the type of life that you’ve always desired. That power becomes activated when you make the decision to come into the right relationship with the right person.
Click here to find out more: https://bunmiadebiyi.com/come-to-jesus/
With lots of love,
– Bunmi Adebiyi
Wait before you go:
1. If you have not received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, life won’t make any sense, it will be cold and empty. You deserve more! Take a few minutes and click on the ‘Say Yes’ tab at the top of the page and be saved!
2. Please leave a comment below, I’d love to hear from you!
3. You can subscribe to this blog and receive email updates once a new post is published by entering your email address in the ‘Follow by email’ section located on the right of this post.
4. Follow me on twitter @BunmiAdebiyi_
5. Like my page on facebook: Bunmi Adebiyi
6. Follow me on Instagram: destinationdestinyblog.
Purchase my book LUST IS BLIND:
Ebook: https://goo.gl/jKj4un
Paperback: https://goo.gl/\ETo7hz
Or on the OkadaBooks App: https://okadabooks.com/book/about/lust_is_blind/25426
*For autographed books, contact author: http://www.destinationdestiny7@gmail.com*
Leave a comment