DIARY OF A STERN COUNSELOR.

SHORT STORIES COMPILATION

VOLUME 1

WRITTEN BY

ADEBOLA TIMMY

FACEBOOK: ADEBOLA TIMMY OLUWATIMILEHIN

INSTAGRAM: @ADEBOLA_TIMMY

INSPIRED BY

THE HOLY SPIRIT.

©2021

2
 APPRECIATION

BIG THANKS TO GOD ALMIGHTY FOR HIS UNENDING LOVE OVER MY LIFE AND
FOR GRANTING ME THE GRACE TO WRITE THIS INSPIRING PIECE.

I SPECIALLY WANT TO APPRECIATE MY AMAZING FANS AND READERS. WORDS

CAN’T EXPRESS HOW GRATEFUL I AM TO YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINOUS
SHOW OF LOVE. THANKS FOR ALWAYS READING. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND
MEET YOU AT THE POINT OF YOUR NEEDS.

SPECIAL THANKS TO MISS OLUWASOLA OLUWAYOMI AND BOSEDE LUYOMI

FOR CREATING TIME OUT OF THIER BUSY SCHEDULES TO PROOF READ AND
HELP EDIT THIS BOOK. GOD BLESS YOU.

3
 DEDICATION

I DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO MY CREATOR, WHO INSPIRED ME TO

WRITE THESE SHORT BUT POWERFUL STORIES; FOR GIVING ME
THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT LIVES AND WIN SOULS TO HIS
KINGDOM.
I LIVE TO SERVE YOU. I AM USELESS WITHOUT YOU.

4
 THE SHORT STORIES

1. TROUBLE IN PARADISE

2. MY DREAM MAN

3. MISSING RIB

NOTE

Before you read these stories, kindly pray this prayer point:

“HOLY SPIRIT, GIVE ME DEEP UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETATION OF THE

MESSAGES IMBEDDED IN THESE SHORT STORIES.”

SO SHALL IT BE IN JESUS NAME. AMEN!

BY THE AUTHORITY AND MERCIES IN THE NAME OF JESUS, I PRAY THAT YOU GET
DEEP REVELATIONS AND UNDERSTANDING AS YOU READ THESE STORIES. AMEN!

5
 TROUBLE IN PARADISE

6
 TROUBLE IN PARADISE (1)

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

MR. JOHNSON’S OFFICE

____________________________________________________________________

“I need you both to understand me, please. I am not saying God didn’t speak,
neither am I saying your convictions are wrong nor you aren’t divine partners.
All I am saying is if God is telling you both to wait till next year before you go
ahead with your courtship, I feel you should listen,” Mr. Johnson pleaded.

“Sir, we also need you to understand us… it’s been two years since we both
confirmed we are divine partners and we have been friends for over five years
before then. It’s not a crime if we move to the next stage of our friendship. We
are very close and we know absolutely everything about each other.” Mark
explained.

“Exactly sir! We aren’t getting any younger. We should be thinking of settling

down now, but God keeps telling us to hold on and still be friends. So, isn’t that
emotional torture? Almost all my friends are married, yet I am here staring at
my divine soul mate. I can’t even call him pet names yet… it’s really torturing.”
Precious said in frustration.

“Hmmm… honestly speaking, I must commend you both for your patience. It’s
not easy and I know how you both feel, but next year is just around the corner.
You have been patient enough all this while, don’t you think waiting a year

7
 more just to get a wonderful paradise is a step worth taking?” Mr. Johnson
asked.

“Sir, I have a good job. I am capable of running a home physically, mentally, and
spiritually and I know God to be merciful. Since we are ordained to be partners,
I am sure nothing bad will happen,” Mark replied calmly.

“Okay! So, what do you intend to do now?” Mr. Johnson asked curiously.

“Well, Mark and I just concluded three days fasting and prayers to seek God’s
opinion if we can go ahead with the courtship.”

“Oh! That’s great! What did God say?” Mr. Johnson asked.

“Actually, He didn’t speak. He was silent.” Mike replied quietly.

“Hmm... isn’t that a warning signal? God’s silence is worth a thousand words,”
Mr. Johnson said.

“But our hearts are at peace. That’s a welcoming sign. After all, it’s just
courtship and not marriage, so it’s not going to be an issue.” Precious assured.

“Alright! God’s will be done. You have made up your minds already. The best I
can do now is to just keep praying to God to guide you both. It is well, best of
luck guys.” Mr. Johnson said.

8
 THREE MONTHS LATER…

†***†

Mr. Johnson receives a call on his way to his office. He has just been informed
that Precious got involved in a ghastly motor accident a few days back and her
legs have been amputated. He makes a quick turn and heads for the hospital to
see her.

THIS SHORT STORY IS INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. FEEL FREE TO SHARE WITH
OTHERS. TO FOLLOW UP OUR STORIES AS INSPIRED BY THE HOLYSPIRIT. DO
NOT EDIT ANY PART OF THIS STORY WHILE SHARING.

†***†

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

9
 TROUBLE IN PARADISE

FINAL PART

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

____________________________________________________________________

HOSPITAL

“Welcome, sir,” Mark greets as he rushes to meet Mr. Johnson.

He leads him to the ward where precious is.

“My God! How come? This is so disheartening!” Mr. Johnson said as tears drop
from his eyes.

“Sir, ever since we started courting, the first month was very smooth and rosy
but things went from good to worse from the second month. I lost my job, and I
also kept having nightmares. Masquerades kept pursuing me in my dream and I
wake up with bruises almost every day.” He explained in tears as he showed Mr.
Johnson the bruise on his back.

“Oh my God! This is serious! Why didn’t you carry me along all this while?” He
queried.

“Sir, I wasn’t bold enough to tell you. I felt it’s as a result of our disobedience to
God’s instructions. It was due to the gravity of Precious’ situation that
prompted me to inform you.” He explained in tears.

10
 “Sir! Tell God to have mercy on me… I am in serious pains.” Precious cried out.

“I warned you both! The moment you left, I was troubled. I felt quickened in my
spirit to seek God’s face on your plans to go ahead against His instructions. He
made me understand He isn’t doing that to torture you both. He did that to
save your lives. I tried calling you both for days, but you refused to pick my
calls.”

“Precious, are you aware ladies from your paternal side don’t have successful
marriages? Whenever they meet a good man, something bad always happens in
the second year of their courtship or marriage and they either die or get
divorced.” Mr. Johnson explained.

“Yeeeesss… sir!” she replies in pain and discomfort.

“My God! Sir, I wasn’t aware, and she didn’t tell me either.”

“Mark, she isn’t just aware. She didn’t pay attention to it, but God is a loving
father. He is fully aware of this. That’s why He took it upon Himself to make the
paths clear before you both go into courtship. He already broke the curse, all
that was left was for you both to wait for an extra year for total freedom but
your impatience brought serious trouble to your Paradise… trouble began just
two months into your courtship. The number two is significant in their
household. Bad things occur either in the second year or the second month.

11
 These were the things God was sitting out behind the scenes unknowingly to
you both.” Mr. Johnson explained.

“Sir, was that why masquerades were constantly beating me?” Mark asked.

“Oh yes! Thank God you have prayerful parents. They have been getting
different signals whenever they pray and they have been interceding on your
behalf. The plan was to kill you, but the moment they saw they couldn’t, they
had to attack her. God permitted them to deal with you so you can learn. He
didn’t permit them to take her life because that was their plan. But you both
didn’t give God enough room to fight on your behalf because you have given
them leverage to have authority over you both. His mercies made you see this
day,” He explained.

“What have I done to myself? Give me a second chance Lord. Let me walk again,
I promise to be patient and obedient.” She wept regrettably.

“The Bible says; He that believeth in God doesn’t make haste. God's words are
YEA and AMEN, but our impatience cost us a lot. When you see many
relationships or marriages failing, the question that comes to our minds is;
didn’t they get confirmation from God? Yes! Some of them heard God clearly
and they are with their soul mate, but many didn’t let God complete the
process. They got carried away. Some are so overwhelmed they did not find it
important to stay in the secret place to get directions and instructions. They felt
God had played His part and that they could take it up from there. God works
with us differently. Some can go ahead the moment He shows them their

12
 spouse, but some need to wait and stay longer in the secret place before going
ahead.”

“God showing you who you will eventually marry now doesn’t mean it has to
happen immediately. There are times God shows you ahead of time just to aid
you not to fall into wrong hands. He expects you to come to Him for
instructions. He alone knows how the journey will look like. He alone knows
how to prepare, train, and equip you adequately for the journey. God’s
tomorrow can be now or years to come. He is a God of times and seasons… His
timing is different from ours. So, when we get a revelation or a prompting in our
heart to do something, we need to ask God if it’s time to go ahead, or He wants
you to tarry in His presence for the time being so that He can prepare and direct
you.” Mr. Johnson concluded.

“Wow! This is deep, Sir. Now I know where I have missed it. I need to ask God to
have mercy on me,” Mark said.

“You both need to wait for God’s time before you go ahead with your wedding
plans and all.”

“We? I’m sorry sir, I don’t think I can marry her again. She already lost her two
legs, and I lost my job and still recovering from the series of hot beatings I
received daily in my dreams.” Mark said as a matter-of-factly.

“Ha! Mark, please don’t do this to me… remember you are my divine partner.
Please...” she pleaded.

“Well, you actually mounted heavy pressure on me. I told you to let us wait, but
you insisted we forge ahead. You kept reminding me you are a lady and you

13
 aren’t getting any younger. The truth is, my family can’t allow me to marry a
lady without legs. I am sorry. I believe God will give you a better man that will
love you for who you are. I don’t think I have that grace to cope...” Mark said
sadly as he walks away.

“Sir! Please, help me talk to Him. My life is ruined,” Precious pleaded.

“I pray God touches his heart because truth be told, it’s a tough decision to
make. I warned you. I remember I once told you that God has prepared a
wonderful paradise for you. Unfortunately, your impatience has planted great
tribulations and troubles in your Paradise. May God have mercy on you. I will
offset your medical bills and take my leave. I will keep praying for you.” Mr.
Johnson said, shaking his head pitifully and take his leaves.

THIS SHORT STORY IS INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. FEEL FREE TO SHARE WITH
OTHERS. TO FOLLOW UP OUR STORIES AS INSPIRED BY THE HOLYSPIRIT. DO
NOT EDIT ANY PART OF THIS STORY WHILE SHARING.
†****†
You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

14
 MY DREAM MAN

15
 MY DREAM MAN (1)

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

____________________________________________________________________

MR JOHNSON’S OFFICE

“He was watching a football match when I stepped in. His favorite football team
was playing in the finals of a competition. I greeted him, but he did not respond.
I concluded he was not aware of my presence. I did not want to disturb him, so I
went upstairs, changed my clothes, and came back to meet him,” Lizzy
explained.

“He asked where I was coming from and He didn’t sound friendly but did not
pay much attention to his mood. Then I sat beside him and rested my head on
his shoulder. I got the shock of my life when he gave me a destiny-destroying
slap. He slapped me just once, but the sound of the slap echoed in my ears five
times and I was in a daze for some seconds. All I could see were stars, and I was
hearing different tunes playing in my head too,” she further explained sadly.

“That’s quite hilarious but serious. But, why would he do such? What were his
reasons?” I asked curiously.

†****†

16
 “You slapped me! What have I done wrong?” I queried him. My eyes became a
source of hot tears, they flowed freely.

“I am sorry. I didn’t know what came over me. I reacted that way because my
team lost the finals. I am sorry,” Raymond pleaded.

“My God! Babe! You slapped me because your team lost? That slap practically
sent me out of this world for some seconds. This is the third time in two weeks
you will be slapping me. Did your team play three finals in two weeks? Why do
you always use your team as an excuse to panel beat my face?”

“I said I was sorry. The first time I slapped you was because my team won, but
the margin was too small and we needed more goals. So, I wasn’t happy.” He
explained amidst sobs.

“What of the second time?” I asked angrily.

“They didn’t qualify for the European tournament. I am sorry… it’s due to the
deep and genuine love I have for them. That’s why I get so heartbroken when
they don’t win,” He explained with a straight face.

“So, my face has now become your pain killer. You slapped me whenever they
break your heart. Does that mean they are more important than your wife,
right?” I fired at him. I notice his countenance changed.

“Enough! I already begged you. What else do you want? Remember, I told you it
is hereditary and you have to learn to live with it. After all, love is all about
tolerance and sacrifice. My great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father all
did the same to their wives. So, why are you expecting mine to be different?

17
 After all, I am a genuine child of God and a very good man. This is my only
shortcoming, and it happens only when my team loses.” He yelled at me. He
then picked his car keys and left the house angrily.

†****†

I sighed loudly. I was dumbfounded for some seconds. I keep dealing with
different marital issues and I always get the shock of my life each time. I knew
something was not right. I presume time will tell.

“Does he still have parents?” I asked Lizzy.

“His dad is alive, but his mom is dead. In fact, his grandfather is still alive. Based
on what he told me, any woman they marry hardly lives beyond the age of
sixty,” Lizzy clarified.

“Oh! I see… well, I would even say it’s a special grace for them to live up to sixty
because the way you described the slaps he gives you; I think it’s capable of
deducting five years from your life span. Imagine receiving a dose of that twice
a week. How do you expect them to live long?” I replied her.

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

18
 MY DREAM MAN (2)

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

____________________________________________________________________

MR JOHNSON’S OFFICE

“Are you sure God told you He is your husband?” I asked to clear my doubts.

“Yes sir! He is my dream man. He is tall, dark, born again, loving and caring.”
She explained.

“Hmmm… I can put it to you that He is not your right man. There is a difference
between a good man and a right man. Yes, he is a good man even though he has
a very delicate shortcoming.”

“Sir, I prayed about it and God gave me the go-ahead,” she insisted.

“Listen! The God I serve isn’t an author of confusion. The Spirit of God is telling
me that man you call your husband is his permissive will and not his perfect will
for you and you are fully aware of this. The devil isn’t so powerful to turn a
born-again Christian into a woman-beater overnight. There must have been
signs or warning signals you didn’t pay attention to during your courtship. You
should speak out, that’s the only way God can intervene.” I advised.

19
 She looked at me and couldn’t hold her tears back. She wept bitterly. I
encouraged her to say the truth.

“My father never supported me marrying Raymond, but my mom was behind
me. She loved Raymond because he is the best of all the guys I have introduced
to my parents,” Lizzy explained.

†****†

“You can’t marry this young man. I know he is a good man, and he is a vibrant
Christian, but a man that is yet to work on his weak point isn’t fit to marry.” My
father said fervently.

“Dear, remember Raymond is the fifth man our daughter will be introducing to
us and he is the best of all. He meets all the standards. You know no one is
perfect and I believe with prayers, he will change. Our daughter isn’t getting any
younger. Please give them your blessings.” My mom pleaded.

“Exactly Dad! Raymond is a sweet man. You know I won’t settle for less. I am
sure with time he will change and we never can tell, that might be one of the
roles I’m expected to play in his life. To help him break the bad family trait. I will
rate him ninety-nine percent out of a hundred percent,” I tried convincing my
dad.

“That one percent left is capable of destroying one’s life. I remember you told
me earlier that God said you can’t marry him when you first prayed about him.
How come, God is saying you should go ahead now?” My father asked.

20
 “Noo! She told us God said she should still hold on. I believe instead of us
discouraging her, we can also join her in this battle. As her parents, we can also
pray and intercede on their behalf. If God can change you, God can change him
too.” My mom added.

“This isn’t our battle to fight! I knew you would use me as a case study. Listen, I
stopped drinking because I realized it was a bad habit. You didn’t change me.
GOD knew I wasn’t happy with the habit. He helped me overcome it, but this
young man doesn’t even see anything bad. He keeps saying it’s a family trait.”
My father said, shaking his head.

“I will ask God to remove every demonic veil covering his eyes. I believe so
much in prayers.” I assured my dad.

“You speak like a child. Well, I don’t support this union. Let God speak to me
Himself if He wants you to marry Raymond and if you both insist you want to go
ahead with the wedding plans. Count me out of it.” My father said as he walked
out on us.

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

21
 MY DREAM MAN (3)

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

____________________________________________________________________

“Mom, why is Dad talking this way? He is the one who always encourages us to
have faith in God. Why is he going against it now? Does he not want me to get
married?” I grumbled.

“My daughter, don’t worry. He is acting the way a caring father should. You just
leave him to me. I know how to convince him. My daughter, I need to be sure of
something. Those moments you claimed he tried slapping you, are you sure he
didn’t slap you? Your dad isn’t here. This is between you and me.”

“No, mom! He didn’t, whenever he attempts to, he restrains himself

immediately and apologized. He knows it’s bad, and he isn’t happy about it. I
am sure if we support him with prayers, he will change,” I assured my mom.

“You are right. There is no cause for alarm then. It shows he has the Holy Spirit
in him because I am very sure it is the Holy Spirit that is restraining him from
slapping you. We all have our shortcoming and there is no one God can’t
change. Just keep praying.” My mom said.

†****†

22
 “So, did your dad later give you both his blessings?” I asked Lizzy.

“No, sir!” she replied.

“You mean, you went ahead with the wedding without your father’s blessings?”
I asked curiously.

“Yes sir! My mom spoke to one of her family friends. He was the one who acted
as my father that day.” She explained, amidst tears.

“Oh my God! That was a deadly game! Many of us overlook warning signals and
we pay dearly for it. If he doesn’t change before marriage, there is a very slim
chance of him changing when you are married”.

“I still don’t get it. Did God truly ask you to go ahead?” I asked.

“The truth is, when I first prayed about Raymond, God didn’t speak. This made
me embark on three days of fasting and prayers. He spoke on the last day. He
asked me to still hold on and keep up with the friendship. He asked me not to
be hasty with my decision making,” Lizzy explained.

“Did you do that?” I asked her.

“Yes, I did. We became very fond of each other and got to know ourselves
better. I felt that was the reason God asked me to hold on. I felt I already knew
him enough. So, I asked God again.”

“And what did he say?” I asked.

23
 “He said he is a very good man, but He can’t let me marry him. He didn’t speak
further.”

“Hmmm… God’s ways aren’t our ways. We think of the present, but God sees
the future, and He alone knows how things will turn out, eventually. You should
have listened but I feel you already developed deep feelings for him and you
allowed that becloud your sense of reasoning,” I said sadly.

“You are right, sir! I fasted and prayed for seven days, asking God to have mercy
and let me marry Him since He confirmed that he is a good man. On the seventh
day, He said, “Go ahead” Lizzy explained.

“Was that all He said?”

“Yes, sir!”

“Hmmm… well, you got exactly what you asked for. You remind me of the story
of Balaam and Balak in the Bible. God already told Balaam not to go, but He
kept pressurizing God and when He asked God again. God said, “Go.”
Unknowingly to him, God still never wanted him to go. God won’t drag issues
with you. Firstly, you went against God’s will and you also went against your
father’s will. I will give you a breakdown of all that happened as the Spirit
directs.”

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com
WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086
© ADEBOLA TIMMY
GOD BLESS YOU!

24
 MY DREAM MAN

(final part)

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT.

__________________________________________________________________

“To be honest with you, it is true God can change Raymond if He wants to, but
He had a better man for you: His perfect will. God isn’t moved by our emotions
when it comes to issues that can decide the fate of His children. He makes us
understand that He has a perfect will that is way better than his permissive will.
You weren’t the one assigned to fight that battle with Raymond.”

“How do you mean sir?” she asked.

“God works with us differently and God’s plan for marriage is way beyond what
we think. God brings two people together for a purpose. It is in the FULFILMENT
of that purpose they find happiness and satisfaction. God said “Yes” when you
kept pressurizing Him because he didn’t want you to see Him as a heartless
Father.” I let the words sink in.

“He tried to speak to Raymond via different means. Through teachings in the
church, TV programs, but Raymond wasn’t sensitive enough to get the message
and you can’t blame Him for that because it was never in his plan for you to
marry him and it wasn’t Raymond’s time. He is going through a process and He
can’t jump a stage. But God wanted to satisfy you. Unfortunately, Raymond
hasn’t matured spiritually to that level so he couldn’t discern.”

25
 “But God said he is a good man.”

“Yes! He is a good man, but not the best and right man for you. Can’t you see
your happiness is amid thorns? God’s plan for us is to have everlasting
happiness in our marriage. Raymond would still be free from the strong man
holding his family captive. He just gave his life to Christ, and he is a growing
Christian. His freedom isn’t in your hands. Due to the timing of God’s purpose
for you, you can’t afford to wait till the time He will be free because it will delay
you. Why do you think some persons we break up with end up being good
partners to their spouse? It’s simply because they were not the perfect will of
God for us. No matter how they try to fit in, a time will come when the lapses
will show.” I explained further.

“Are you a born-again Christian?” I asked.

“Yes sir! I am,” she replied.

“Have you forgotten your scriptures so soon? The Bible says; ‘honor your father
and mother, that your days may be long upon the land your Lord your God is
giving you.’”

“The Bible also says, ‘Cursed is anyone who dishonors their father or mother.’
Then all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’ God knew you won’t listen if He speaks to
you. He hardened the heart of your father because He expects you to obey your
parent. Your father as the head of the family in a way has the final say over his

26
 family, but unfortunately, you disappointed God by disobeying Him all in the
name of love.”

“There are times our parents can be unnecessarily hard when it comes to
accepting our spouse, but we need to be very sure the person in question is the
perfect will of God. He knows how to handle our parents. It’s all about patience.
If only God shows many of us what’s going on behind the scenes, we won’t even
stress ourselves when our parents act difficult. All we need to do is to be calm,
respectful, and prayerful, and it will all work out for our good. In as much as
God is solitarily behind us, having our parents’ backing is very important.”

“Your mom allowed emotions to cloud her judgment. I always tell those who
care to listen: it is better to marry late and get it right than rushing into it and
getting it wrong. We need to have a deep understanding of what marriage is all
about. This will enable many to really take their time and plan meticulously.
What is the essence of rushing into it and losing your happiness?” My heart was
bleeding for her.

“Sir, the reason why some are scared of marrying late is because of the issue of
childbirth,” she expressed her mind.

“How about those that are married for more than ten years and they are still
expecting the fruit of the womb? Imagine how traumatic it will be for those who
find themselves in such a situation and are in the wrong marriage. If God is
telling you to hold on, please hold on! God’s system and patterns favor
everyone. You can marry late and have triplets; you can have a set of twins and
this will cover for all the time you felt you wasted. Just don’t model your life

27
 after others. Be sure of what God is saying about your life and journey. This will
make us stand our ground and strengthen our faith during trials,” I explained to
her.

“I wish I never disobeyed God and my father. My mom caused this,” she
lamented.

“No! You caused it. It’s the joy of every responsible parent to see their children
get married and have a good home. So, there are times they tend to mount
pressure on us. But if you know what God is saying, you will stand your ground
and God will back you. If only you obeyed God, this might not have been an
issue and your mom wouldn’t have been able to convince you. Not having your
father’s blessing while he is alive is a bad way to start your marital journey. You
need to go and plead with your dad, then cry out to God for mercy. I pray he
will have mercy on you. Now, you must be ready to pay the price.”

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

28
 MISSING RIB

29
 MISSING RIB (1)
© Adebola Timmy
Inspired by the Holy Spirit.
____________________________________________________________________

“I am sorry guys, I had to attend to something very important. You both are
welcome.” I welcomed them as I sit.

“Thank you, sir!” They both replied.

“I got your message. I’m sorry I couldn’t reply to you. I felt its best we met so we
can have a heart-to-heart discussion… is this your fiancé?” I asked Juliet.

“No sir! He is my friend. He is also facing a similar problem, so I asked him to

come with me. I believe you will help him out in solving his mysteries,” she said
assuredly.

“Only God has the power to solve and unfold mysteries. Ours is to make sure
His principles are duly followed. You know there are laid down principles to get
some things from God. Many are praying and fasting and, unknowingly to them,
God has answered their prayers long ago. But their inability to follow God’s
pattern or principles has cost them a lot. I trust God to help us.”

“AMEN SIR!” They replied.

“So, can you tell me what the problem is?” I asked.

30
 “Sir, I am a born-again Christian: a genuine one. I am thirty-three years of age. I
have been seeking the face of God for my divine partner for the past three years
now. The story is still the same. It’s been fruitless, sir.” Simon lamented.

“Hmmm... that’s very strange. You mean God hasn’t spoken or given you a hint
regarding the issue for the past three years?” I asked curiously. He pondered for
some seconds before speaking.

“Actually sir, I keep seeing a tall dark lady but her face isn’t visible... she is
always working on a farm. I think she owns that farm because it’s a very large
farm and she controls everyone working on the farm. It’s a very fruitful farm.”
He explained.

“Oh Great! He has spoken then...” He cuts me short before I could complete my
statement.

“Sir, sorry to cut you short, I haven’t received anything ever since. I had the
same revelation close to three or four times, but God has been quiet since
then,” He added.

“Hmmm… what step did you take when He gave you these revelations?” I asked
him.

“The truth is, I didn’t know how to locate such a lady because I am not into
farming and I do not have farmers as friends. I went on social media and search
for ladies who studied agriculture, then I sent them friend requests.
Unfortunately, I saw only a few, and they turned me down.

31
 In fact, I was fortunate to go on a date with one, but she embarrassed me
publicly. She made sure she consumed the meal I ordered for her; I got her
another to take home. I never knew she had other plans. The moment she
received the takeaway pack, she insulted me and warned me never to call her
again. I felt so foolish.” he complained bitterly.

I almost burst out laughing, but I had to control myself. It wasn’t easy for me,
though. Juliet couldn’t control herself. She made fun of him.

“I thought you said you are a born-again Christian. Why couldn’t you discern she
was there to play you?” she asked jokingly.

“My dear, desperation can make one lose his sense of reasoning. I was
desperate and didn’t use my head at all. I allowed my emotions to overwhelm
me.” He explained.

“Chai! My gender ehn! God will save us. Sorry, dear… I feel your pain.” She
teased.

“Juliet, that’s enough! Don’t make him feel worse. Let him be. Love is blind,” I
said jokingly.

“So, any luck yet?” I asked further.

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com
WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086
© ADEBOLA TIMMY
GOD BLESS YOU!

32
 MISSING RIB (2)

© Adebola Timmy

Inspired by the Holy Spirit.

____________________________________________________________________

“Not at all. The last experience I had made me give up on getting a partner. I felt
I had met the love of my life. We met at an event and got talking. I liked her the
moment I saw her. The moment she told me she was into farming, I concluded
she was my missing rib. I explained my situation to her and told her I had
received her long ago. We started dating. The day I visited her, I met four kids at
her house. I discovered she had four children. The worst part is they belong to
different fathers,” he lamented.

“Oh perfect! You are on the right path to having your ministry. Father of many
nations,” Juliet teased.

“I really feel your pain. You have been through a lot. Juliet, it’s your turn to
speak. I will address the whole issue afterward.”

“Sir, mine isn’t so different from his. The men I have been attracting are not my
spec. Some are married, some are unbelievers. Those who claim to be born
again are unserious. It’s really frustrating.”

“Hmmm... what kind of man do you want?” I asked.

33
 “I want a man that believes in God genuinely. A man that can pray for three
hours. A man that is romantic, caring, a man that will cook for me, etcetera,”
she said excitedly.

“There are a lot of men out there. Are you saying you didn’t get anyone?” I
teased.

“I dated my boss’s son. He fit in but He asked me to prove my love for him by
having sex with him. I foolishly gave in and he broke up with me after that. He
told me he was only sexually attracted to me... he said my dressing was always
seductive and that he began to have an interest in me the moment he started
taking note of my shape.” She explained bitterly.

“So, you are also in a similar situation and you were making a jest of me.” Simon
teased.

I smiled.

“Is he not aware you are a born-again Christian?” I asked.

“He is, sir. In fact, I am the only lady he was disturbing. I never knew he only
wanted to have sex with me. I was deeply hurt.” She said regrettably.

“That’s serious! I trust the Holy Spirit to help us. Let me start by saying,

Sex isn’t love. The Bible says let the marriage bed be holy and undefiled! Pre-
marital sex is a sin. Why do we keep having numerous breakups out there

34
 despite the fact many are involved in pre-marital sex? If sex is love… why then
do they break up? If you are the only one your boss’ son is seeking an unholy
affair with, don’t you think you need to check yourself? Being born again means
you have a relationship with God and He gives you the Holy Spirit which is the
seal of his promise. This automatically makes you a light. Your light should shine
wherever you go.”

It’s not too much to quit a job because of an unholy entanglement if it will cost
you your faith. Check your dressing well. You can put on a gown or skirt and still
be seductive. You know your body size, why put on clothes that are too tight?
What kind of man do you think you will attract? The moment your dressing is
causing a man to have lustful desire… then you have a case to answer because
you are pushing your fellow human to sin.”

“Truth be told, Sir, my clothes were actually tight, and it brought out my shape.
I felt it will make men notice me. Since that’s what men of these days like.” She
said remorsefully.

“Men of these days? Who told you your man will like such? Don’t you know that
alone is a big turnoff for some men?” I said disappointedly.

“Exactly sir! I don’t like ladies that dress that way,” Simon chipped in.

“Oh! Oh! Can you hear that? Just dress decently and look smart. You want a
man that can pray for three hours... that’s nice. How many hours do you spend
praying?” I asked.

35
 “Ten minutes, sir!” she replied.

“Amazing! You see, we need to be very realistic here. Before you even start
asking God for the right partner, the question you should ask yourself is; ‘Am I
the right one?’“

“Hmm… Am I the right one?” they muttered.

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

36
 MISSING RIB

(FINAL EPISODE)

© Adebola Timmy

Inspired by the Holy Spirit.

____________________________________________________________________

“Yes! You attract your kind! Compatibility is a very important ingredient for a
successful marriage. Your character is capable of ruining your home and keep
you away from the man you are praying to have. Will he be happy to have you?
Will it be fair to God to give him a woman that prays for five minutes? A woman
who has kept her dignity. Will it be fair for God to give her a man who has
impregnated two ladies?”

“Sir, I feel he will change me. He will build me to be a praying machine just like
himself.” She said confidently.

“I was expecting that. Can an elephant marry an ant?” I asked.

“No, sir!” they replied.

“Good! The truth is, he can change you but you are world apart because the
Bible says ‘iron sharpeneth iron.’ Don’t be too comfortable with your ten
minutes prayer and expect your man to change you. The Bible says faith without
work is dead! Let him meet you in the process of self-development. It’s easier

37
 for a man to build a lady to pray for three hours if the lady prays for one hour
before. If she meets a deeper man, he will help her break beyond that limit and
it’s easy for them to pray for hours, but you pray just for ten minutes...” My
voice trailed off at the baseless confidence Juliet was displaying.

“Marriage is not a rehabilitation center. There are many things to deal with on
the journey. So, we need to deal with some things and work on ourselves
before getting into a relationship. You want a man that can cook but you can’t
cook. We need to be very realistic! How do you intend to keep such a man? You
need to be the right person for that right person you are also demanding for!
Same goes for men too.” I explained further.

“Many are praying for what they want and not what they need. That’s why
when God gives us what we need, we complain, because it doesn’t fit into what
we want. Some end up going for their choices and then realize after getting
what they want, the partner lacked what they need to give them genuine and
lasting happiness.” I paused and observed my listeners. The remorseful
expressions on their faces said it all – they have seen where they missed it.

“Lastly, anyone asking for sex before marriage is not a born-again Christian. A
genuine Christian will follow biblical principles and standards. Many would have
married without any problem today only if they kept themselves. If you want to
get it right, follow God and not trend!” I advised.

“I am guilty, sir. I don’t think I deserve a good man in this present state because
I don’t have what it takes to keep him. I will go back to God and work on my
weaknesses,” Juliet assured.

38
 “Sir, you are yet to address my issue,” Simon pointed out with a sad
countenance.

“God will help you, my dear brother. Let me tell you this: marriage was created
by God, therefore instructions regarding your marriage must come from him.
God showed you a revelation, and you felt that’s all you needed to know. You
took it up from there and ended up wasting your time and resources. You can’t
use the flesh to discern things of the spirit. Why didn’t you ask God further
questions?”

“I was desperate, sir!” he replied shamefully.

“Only God knows the bone he took from the man. He alone knows the bone he
used in creating the woman. He alone can connect you with your divine partner.
You can’t make decisions on marriage based on personal thoughts and opinions.
Let me ask you this. What do you do?”

“I’m a marketer, sir. I work with a firm that manufactures drugs,” he replied.

“Have you asked God what He wants you to do? How sure are you that’s where
God wants you to be at this particular stage of your life?”

“Hmmm... Actually, sir, I studied agriculture but the situation of things made me
abandon my field.”

39
 “Can you see? God is telling me right now that you ought to have been a large-
scale Farmer, not a local one but a sophisticated one. The woman you saw, she
is to come to seek employment at your farm. That is the beginning of your
journey to locating your wife because she will end up becoming your backbone.
She didn’t even study agriculture; she is a science student and her knowledge
will be of great help to the success and expansion of your business. But you
misunderstood the whole revelation because you didn’t press further. You were
not patient enough.”

“Wow! So, I have been going through unnecessary torture all these years?” he
said.

“That’s why it’s very important you discover your destiny and purpose before
searching for a spouse. It is in the FULFILMENT of your purpose you will find
your right partner. The Bible says, He that finds a wife finds a good thing. This
means there is a place of positioning for the woman to be found while the man
is expected to find her.”

Being at the right place is very important. You find it with the help of the Holy
Spirit. You just don’t approach any lady you see.” I explained.

“How do you expect to poison a born-again Christian through alcoholic drinks?

It’s not possible because he doesn’t drink alcohol. Likewise, how do you expect
a man who is genuinely born again to come searching for you at a club? It’s not
possible because it’s not a place for him to be. It’s very important to be born

40
 again and also know your destiny, because it puts you on track with God’s plan
for your life. The issue of locating the right one becomes much easier. I pray
God will open your understanding and enlighten you. God bless you,” I
concluded.

“Thank you so much, sir!”

“Thanks to God. Juliet, I advise you to go for deliverance before you marry. Sex
is deeper than we think. Don’t be fooled, there is always a deposition whenever
it takes place. Many are possessed and are not aware they are possessed and
you go ahead to sleep with them. Some things won’t manifest now, but in the
nearest future, they will begin to manifest. You need to be free so you don’t
begin to fight battles when you should be enjoying your marriage. I am not
saying it’s a must, but let those who have ears listen. There is a place for mercy
and there is a place for deliverance! When you are sure your ways are pure and
you still attract the wrong set of men… then you should go to God in prayers.
Pray against forces or anything pushing the wrong people to you and also pray
against the evil veil that is covering the eyes of your right partner from locating
you. Shalom!”

You can reach out to the writer via:

Email: timmyadebola@gmail.com

WhatsApp : +234 913 262 8086

© ADEBOLA TIMMY

GOD BLESS YOU!

41
AUTHOR’S NOTE:

DEAR READER,

I believe you were blessed by these short stories. I trust the Holy Spirit to minister
to you. If you feel you have missed it at one point and have deviated from God’s
initial plans for your life and you wish to rededicate your life to Him. Kindly make
this short confession:

“LORD JESUS, THANK YOU FOR YOUR MERCIES OVER MY LIFE. THANK YOU
FOR YOUR UNDESERVING LOVE. I HEREBY SURRENDER MY ALL TO YOU. TAKE
CHARGE OF ALL THE AFFAIRS CONCERNING MY LIFE. SHOW ME THE SECRET OF
MY LIFE. BY YOUR MERCIES, RESTORE ALL I HAVE LOST DUE TO MY
CARELESSNESS. DELIVER ME FROM WRONG ENTAGLEMENTS I HAVE GOTTEN
MYSELF INVOLVED IN AND SET ME FREE FROM EVIL CAPTIVITIES. I ASK FOR
THY GRACE TO DO YOUR WILL. HELP ME OH LORD IN JESUS NAME. AMEN!”

I PRAY THE MERCIES OF GOD WILL SPEAK AND ADVOCATE ON YOUR BEHALF IN
JESUS NAME. AMEN.

ONE OF OUR VISIONS IS TO CONVERT OUR STORIES TO SHORT FILMS AND TV SERIES.
WE ALSO WISH TO PRINT OUR E-BOOKS IN HARDCOPIES. THIS WILL ENABLE US
REACH A LARGER NUMBER OF PEOPLE. IF YOU WISH TO SOW A SEED TO SUPPORT
THE VISION, YOU CAN DO SO THROUGH THIS ACCOUNT:

Aiyelabola Oluwatimilehin Adebola

2217816810

UBA

42
GOD WILL EARNESTLY REWARD YOUR SHOW OF LOVE BY HIS MERCIES. AMEN.

THANKS FOR YOUR READERSHIP, PRAYERS, SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS.

YOU ARE FREE TO SHARE THIS BOOK BUT DO NOT EDIT ANY PART OF IT.

YOU CAN REACH OUT TO THE WRITER FOR COUNSELING.

WE WILL BE GLAD TO HEAR YOUR TESTIMONIES.

OTHER STORIES WRITTEN BY THE WRITER ARE:

• MY PASTOR’S CHOICE

• EKUNDAYO

• ARAMIDE

• THE COURTING COUPLE

• HOLY SCAMTRIMONY

GOD BLESS YOU.

SHALOM

ADEBOLA TIMMY

FAITH BASED FILM MAKER, WRITER, COUNSELOR.

+234 913 262 8086

43
44