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The year 2025 came with a lot of storms, dreams, struggles, and victories to the glory of God.
I was in the Middle East at the start of the year; I was working and doing well for myself and my family. I had been there since 2023.

My first year there, 2023, was quite heavy... a lot of struggling, but God came through at the last quarter, got a very good job at an American School, and things began to turn around for good. 2024 was my year of stability. I began to gain footing and started taking care of bills more comfortably, bills over there and in Nigeria. I even started to save, although in small amounts; by the last quarter of 2024, I started to save very well, because I needed to renew my residency and also plan for the future.

By February 2025, I already had about 2000 Kuwait dinars saved up. It means I had what to renew my residency, and more, everything seemed good.

I called the person who was to renew the residency they requested for 1000kwd. I told them I won't pay that amount as I needed just a one-year renewal. They told me the least they will accept is 750kwd. To avoid troubles, I waited till the 5th of March and gave them the whole amount, because that was what they wanted, full payment. To cut a long story short, 5th of March was the last time I ever had a meaningful discussion with them. From that day till my residency expired on the 20th of March, it was hell.

It became a legal issue, I spent an extra 600kwd to go through that process, including missing my flight. I almost faced deportation, but God saw me through miraculously. I came back to Nigeria in June. Lost my money, job, residency, and documents to those fellows. But I am still standing by grace. Funny enough, the lead person is a Nigerian.

My testimony is that this situation was heavy on me, if you know what it means to move from making some good amount of money, and being able to take care of family and even save, to a point you don't make a dime but have to spend daily, it can be crazy...

But God did not allow me to see shame. Against all odds, between June and today, the 30th of December, I have been able to complete two certificate courses and multiple online trainings. Today, I am looking forward to being certified as a customer service professional and a Virtual assistant.

Furthermore, I got a volunteer writing role with a company in Montenegro, my first article has been published internationally, and the second one will follow in a few days.

God gave me hope against hope, HE strengthened me in the midst of pain and weakness. Even without a paying Job, God has been there for my family and me.

It might have been a very tough year, but God has equally shown Himself faithful. I believe HIM to do greater works in the coming year. I am thanking him in anticipation for a great job locally or internationally (remote, hybrid, or on-site) and also am thanking HIM ahead for an international scholarship for a master's degree.

Just a piece of advice: if you plan to relocate to the Middle East, please refrain from buying a visa, no matter the pressure, and do it legally. The Middle East is not like Europe and North America.
I will advise respectfully, build yourself, get certified, and apply for a job. The Middle East is a very good place only when they send for you. If you buy your way there, you might succeed, but there are chances you might struggle or get into residency issues. Nobody told me it was illegal to buy a Visa; I only found out when I got there. Please don't make the same mistake I made.

In all, I am super grateful to God, for He came through for me. I am alive, healthy, full of hope, dreams, and a strong belief that it can only get better. TO GOD ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY.

Gave birth
Renovated my house
Bought some properties
Grateful to God

2026 we go harder

You see this phrase.... Thank GOD for life.

Its the biggest

seunmsg:
Life. All I want in 2026 is good health.

Then stop guzzling alcohol, Kadoso. Stop boozing.

A job came through at the least expected time. I am thankful for it. Thank God, my thoughts and plans couldn't have aligned, lord I pray for your guidance direction and wisdom in the years ahead, no tribulations within and around me and my family. Thank you lord for answered prayers.

Am still breathing

For me 14 December 2024 I had and accident with a multiple fracture in my tibia and fibula. Going into 2025 then I was undergoing treatment. Down into the year I have started walking. So I thank God that I can walk again.
So 2026 will an explosive year for me with lots of blessings coming to reality.

So many things.
I graduated this year at a prestigious institute of Petroleum Training Institute.
I took several loans and salary advance to pay for my exhibition currently in the US in this very months. I bought new phone 📱 this year, smart write watch ⌚️.... I thank God I never for once fell into temptation that would lead me to regrets. I was not a victim of shame this year, I wasn't depressed, neither of suicidal. God saw me through all circumstances.....

Am grateful for the life of myself and my family 🙏
My survival of a sickness that made me lose blood of which I am good now this same year
Bought a new car and a new phone this same year
Grateful for regaining my sense of smell and taste after I lost it to flu this year.
A lot I cant even remember
Thank you Lord 🙏

I was gifted a fine beautiful Camry (spider) early part of this year. God is very gracious to me

God delivered my son from death and sickness... He's so fine now, and healthy. That was probably the most trying moment this year.

I was one of those that foolishly entered CBEX. Lost a million naira and was in debt of over another million... But as at today, God helped in clearing those debts without borrowing. Just Favour, mercy, hard work and faith. All debts cleared, we got good contracts that opened international doors. Jesus did it. He kept supplying our needs, and taught me to trust him completely.

MALLEOLUS2017:
I'm grateful to God that I was able to establish my diagnostic center. It seemed as if it wasn't going to work but at the end God came through.

Please, like how much will a mini diagnostic center cost? And if one needs help setting up (in the future) can you assist with consultation and mentorship?

onlyhope:
Please, like how much will a mini diagnostic center cost? And if one needs help setting up (in the future) can you assist with consultation and mentorship?

The cost will greatly depend on your location. As different locations will require different interior taste. For consultation there'll be no issue about that.

Kimo21:
stop contradicting yourself. your brain is telling you there is no God because he didnt answer your prayers the way you expected. youre not the only one... a lot of us are still expecting some things but we give thanks while we wait. You wont recieve anything if youre always complaining and grumbling.ask the israelites. do you know that for the fact that you even woke up and are able to connect to internet and type this thing with correct cognitive ability is Gods mercy? selah.

I don't know who you are or how old you are but I do know you are not qualified to talk to me about God.

Please, enjoy your God while I do my atheism stuff.

There is no God anywhere and if there is the n he deserves some beating.

Franking:
I don't know who you are or how old you are but I do know you are not qualified to talk to me about God.

Please, enjoy your God while I do my atheism stuff.

There is no God anywhere and if there is the n he deserves some beating.

I was to ignore your comment until you brought in matter of age…you think everyone in this forum was born yesterday or you’re the only one that had real life problems? Oya go and beat God now since you’re angry.

Kimo21:
I was to ignore your comment until you brought in matter of age…you think everyone in this forum was born yesterday or you’re the only one that had real life problems? Oya go and beat God now since you’re angry.

You cannot beat what doesn't exist. God doesn't exist. Deal with it.