Hi friends, welcome back to my blog again this week. I'm indeed greatful to God for making it possible for me to be among the living ones.

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Is yet another contest in this  Week 18:- Edition 02:- with another special topic: motivation. 

Everyone in this life have one thing or the other that motivates him/ her in whatever we do. But I must confess that my motivation may be very different from what motivates others.

Gloria what is your motivation?

I grew up without my parents by my side. Not just that, I never saw or knew who my father is, and to make matters worse I was taken away from my mother to stay in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Growing up like that really sad all the time. I see children who are always with their parents and they are provided with everything they need in life.  But what about me? Most times I end up crying and asking God why I am like this? But no answer for me. 

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I got used to it and learned how to survive on my own. Most times I need so many things, but I can't ask, why? Because when you live with someone who is not your mother, you dear not misbehave or you will receive the beating of your life.

So, I grew with fear not to talk, not eating what you love to eat, not putting on the type of dresses you love, not mingling with the type of people I want and the list is on ending. On that situation, I grew up to learn how to depend on God alone, most things that I need, I ask God directly on the place of prayers. God will always make a way for me how it seems best. I didn't open up to anybody when I am in trouble. At time I will be sick and I will say it because I am afraid of receiving beaten.  So, I got used to reading my Bible and getting all the vibes that I need from it. 

The word of God became my motivation. If I did need anything, I know where to read in the scripture to ask for it. And it has been working for me up till now. Doing so, I have learned not to be afraid, not to be timid, I also learn how to deal with my phobia for anything, because I always confront it with God's word.

Thanks once again.

Love from adaezeinchrist to all hive learners