I knelt to pray, but cant find words enough to express how i feel. where do i begin, what do i say to Him? Will He forgive me just this once again? just once again and I'll never ever disobey and doubt again. please brethren help me pray to Him.


I've thoughts of running away and vanishing in the thin air, but when i woke up this night looked at my wife and son sleeping, i couldn't help but think of what what they'll do and how they'll feel when they wake up looking for me.

This is how it started, ( i have to maintain my identity, i acknowledge how many may feel, but i just want to sound real I'm down already there is no where else to fall to).

I have received instructions from God before now to leave business and focus in the ministry, i understood it was Him, I heeded without hesitation.

i was a mini importer, i sell tablets and laptops. So when the trouble started i sold off my wares and faced the ministry. This was in 2014.

In October 2015, i visited my sister at Portharcourt, while we were talking she asked me to suggest where she could invest her 300 thousand naira. I quickly told her i can buy laptops for you, you'll sell to your colleagues in the office and, if selling it becomes problem i can help you.

At first she was reluctant, but then she agreed because she trusted me. There in her presence i took my Chromebook and began buying good fairly used laptops from eBay. i was able to get ten, which i was sure will give her no less than 500 thousand naira. i reserve the balance of the money for shipping and direct the goods to my address with myus.


During shipping consolidations, i don't know how it happened but Myus company added a BMW motor rotor to my consignments. When i was billed for shipping, i observed that the amount was outrageous, it was beyond what i budgeted. i had to make it up.


Here in Nigeria my package was held by customs for clearance, and the duty and clearance fee was more than usual. i had to delay clearing it because i wouldn't ask my sister for more money. when i was able to raise the money, i cleared.

But because of the delay, the package was poorly handled, and the rotor grinded most of the laptops that they were damaged badly. It didn't end there, national drug agency followed my package to my delivery address. As i went for pickup i met them and they ask what was inside, i told them laptops, they demanded i open it, i did but to my surprise i saw the BMW rotor. They didn't bother about that, they just confirmed it was not drugs and left.


Out of the ten laptops, only three weren't affected, i dropped the rest at Aba to be fixed. When i came back the following day, i learnt the guy fixing my laptop was arrested. When i asked why, they said they saw him with cocain which he claimed he found in one of the laptops that was given him to repair, i quickly vanished from that place.


My sister never recovered her money, she was not happy with me, though i didn't tell her the details fully, i only promised to pay for her loss. But she couldn't handle it and our relationship went sore.

My wife cried because she is the only person she can call on in my family since my parents are died, that this ought not to happen. So i promised to do all i can to recover the lost amount. Going back to business became the option.


So, I applied to be an agent with heritage bank agency banking group, opened my shop and prepare for a full scale business. we planned with my wife that she will be staying in the shop, I'll only come when my services are required. So i came out with a plan that is beyond buying and selling. I want to be helping people buy, i want my shop to be a place where you'll come and place order and we'll help you sauce your goods online both locally and internationally. At the same time open and confirm paypal and perfect money accounts for people. I was so confident.

As my materials arrived i realized i can open accounts for people with heritage, make transfer, accept deposits and make payments, luckily it is an area where there is only one bank that is usually crowded. most times people will be frustrated.


So business for me was set, i was only left with capital. I have to take a loan to float my business. On the eve of the day i was to take the loan, my wife was admitted to the hospital. I saw the sign, yet i insisted. The next day, i went for the loan. I collected 300,000 naira. Interest rate was not high so i was confident.

About 37,000 was removed after the loan was given which they call security and administration. i used 10,000 to settle one of the surety's problem. Before i could settle mine i realize that same day i was left with 230,000.


I used 100,000 to buy new phone casings, batteries, screens and other accessories to bring my shop back to live again. everything seem well, i budgeted 100,000 for agency banking. But as soon as the landlord saw I've started business again, he threatens to give me a quit notice if i didn't pay for this year. I told him my rent just expired in April and I've not even been in the shop for over a year, he said it wasn't his problem. After a long argument i gave him the rent. I started feeling cold.


I called my former business partner, an eng. told him I'm back to business, we can continue our partnership and make it big. When i explained the nature of the business, he became interested and decided to invest a million. He asked me to send my passports and other details for registration with CAC. The business name was picked which was a combination of both his name and mine. It was news that lifts the heart. I Used up the money i was holding to set up the office, print banner and flyers. One of my pastors wife gave me 80,000 to keep for her i also used it up, though with her consent, trusting I'll give her anytime she asked. i bought a bike to make mobility easier and paid only part. Everything was set.

But yesterday, i called my partner to ask why the delay, he said he has other businesses he is attending to he will have to hold on in the partnership business. I later found out he invested in mmm.

my world came crashing down when i checked the amount in my account to be less than 50k. my pastors wife has sent me a mail requesting her money, the bike owner is waiting for his balance, and loan will be there next week to service.

i looked at my properties i didn't find any worthy of sales. who do i call who do i go to. what mess have i put myself into?


I thought of returning the bike quietly, but I've paid part, and i even took my family on the bike to church, without even announcing members where cheering, though i told my elders i only paid part, they have so much confidence on me as their leader, and are looking up to me as their sauce of inspiration.

How do i face the congregation to tell them i took a loan i cannot service, i collected a bike i can't pay for.

Has anyone find himself into such a mess, pls how did you wriggle out of it? I have come back to God but i heard him say i told you to leave business, i don't know what to say to him.

Pls help me tell Him that i'm sorry, i didn't know it will come to this. (sobbing) just this once more i need Him. I'll lay down my all to go for Him, he should just... just

Hmmmmm!

Stop weeping. Business is risk. U were only trying to survive. U didn't dupe any1. There r people with worst situations. My cousin had a very hard time, owing people and banks left right front and back. He became a skeleton. Thought of sucide several times. I kept telling him and his wife things will be ok. He is working NOW. Things are ok now for them. Very ok. He controls milliins of naira now and has gotten two suvs for himself and his wife and has built houses and enrolled his kids in d best schS. GOD WILL HELP U AND GIVE U A CHANCE AGAIN. dry yur eyes. Some situations are beyond man, so why sit and cry when u still hav life?

This is tough. Please and please, what ever you do, do not go and shoot yourself like the other banker

I'm so sorry about the happenings. I pray you get through this soonest. The Lord is your strength. My prayers are with you.

Your problem is too long

pls make it short..we are here to help .

Your DP does not reflect the nature of your "woes".
You look too well-fed. Put a hungry-looking picture of a dude jor!
Please, change it. Then come back.

I actually felt sorry for you till I save your profile pic.
Habaaaaaaa!!!!

KanwuliaExtra:
Your DP does not reflect the nature of your "woes".
You look too well-fed. Put a hungry-looking picture of a dude jor!
Please, change it. Then come back.

I actually felt sorry for you till I save your profile pic.
Habaaaaaaa!!!!

That dp has actually been there since i registered. pity is not what i actually want to attract, prayer will do, i know if God decides to show mercy, there is no limit to what He can move man to do.

I'll how ever replace the dp with another in my present situation. if that will be a problem.

nairalife2013:
Stop weeping. Business is risk. U were only trying to survive. U didn't dupe any1. There r people with worst situations. My cousin had a very hard time, owing people and banks left right front and back. He became a skeleton. Thought of sucide several times. I kept telling him and his wife things will be ok. He is working NOW. Things are ok now for them. Very ok. He controls milliins of naira now and has gotten two suvs for himself and his wife and has built houses and enrolled his kids in d best schS. GOD WILL HELP U AND GIVE U A CHANCE AGAIN. dry yur eyes. Some situations are beyond man, so why sit and cry when u still hav life?

Amen. Your words are soothing. thank you very much.

veave:
This is tough. Please and please, what ever you do, do not go and shoot yourself like the other banker

It has never been an option for me, it will never be. Thank you for your concern.

udumosam23:



That dp has actually been there since i registered. pity is not what i actually want to attract, prayer will do, i know if God decides to show mercy, there is no limit to what He can move man to do.

I'll how ever replace the dp with another in my present situation. if that will be a problem.

Yes o!
A DP of "happy times" should not be used to depict "nappy times"!
All na psychology o.
People will not pray for with you seeing that your DP.
They will think you are yahoo-yahoozing.

Just saying. . .

I wish you peace.

I have used Ebay alot.. and i have never heard anyone complain that something they did not order was added to them... u are the one clicking the button.. It even say u must confirm what u have ordered...how can they add something extra and the price of the laptop was still the same when u checked out?

When there are mixed up in ebay, there are places u can channel ur complain to and they are really cool in responding bro...

I usually give people the benefit of the doubt when they posted unbelievable things here sir but your talks about the Ebay thing, even drugs on that lap top did not add up...except it was not ebay...

sexymoma:
Your problem is too long

pls make it short..we are here to help .

I disobeyed God and have gotten myself to trouble like Jonah. I need help from people who can face Him. i can't for now.

udumosam23:



I disobeyed God and have gotten myself to trouble like Jonah. I need help from people who can face Him. i can't for now.

Ok!! may i ask, what was your offence..cos i didn't read your p at all

incomplete. Oga what happened to the BMW? that should have fetched you over 1M especially as you paid for the shipping and clearance? what did you do with that money?

sexymoma:
Ok!! may i ask, what was your offence..cos i didn't read your p at all

He asked me to stop business and face His work, i did. but when i had challenge i went back to business for a way out rather than trusting Him for solutions.

natasha:
incomplete. Oga what happened to the BMW? that should have fetched you over 1M especially as you paid for the shipping and clearance? what did you do with that money?

BMW rotor not car. you can call it brake wheels if you like.

Richy4:
I have used Ebay alot.. and i have never heard anyone complain that something they did not order was added to them... u are the one clicking the button.. It even say u must confirm what u have ordered...how can they add something extra and the price of the laptop was still the same when u checked out?

When there are mixed up in ebay, there are places u can channel ur complain to and they are really cool in responding bro...

I usually give people the benefit of the doubt when they posted unbelievable things here sir but your talks about the Ebay thing, even drugs on that lap top did not add up...except it was not ebay...

You didn't get me, the problem was not with eBay, it was with MyUs my shipping company.

I know this story. . .

Bros e, what exactly is the problem? You have your goods intact,would not registering officially affect your sales?

So Myus damaged and/or sent you damaged items and freebie drugs and you did nothing about that? Do you have proves,im ready to follow it up.


May God forgive Nigeria and Nigerians.

You are thinking about wat the congregation will say wen u come to church without bike next sunday

Much as I sympathise with you over your condition, the story of the laptops getting crushed by the rotor sounds a bit unbelievable.
In fact, eBay sellers do not joke with packaging; even a bottle of perfume gets layers of packaging much more laptops and rotor.
Besides, I am yet to see any eBay seller that combines laptop (Computers) and rotor (Auto Parts) in one shop/warehouse.
It's awkward.

Did you have to close your mini-import business before you can serve God?
Most pastors I know work - as civil servants or self-employed.

Problems have a way of burning themselves out.
So, please, whatever happens, never even think of "ending it."
Don't be like the proverbial man, who took his life because of his ailment only for a cure to be found the next day.

No need to pretend all is well; open up to the people around you. You never know where help/better ideas will come from.

Hi OP. I wish there was something I could say to make things better. You look so sad in your dp. I'l pray for you and/or with you; everything will be okay.

Nyceguy92:
Much as I sympathise with you over your condition, the story of the laptops getting crushed by the rotor sounds a bit unbelievable.
In fact, eBay sellers do not joke with packaging; even a bottle of perfume gets layers of packaging much more laptops and rotor.
Besides, I am yet to see any eBay seller that combines laptop (Computers) and rotor (Auto Parts) in one shop/warehouse.
It's awkward.

Did you have to close your mini-import business before you can serve God?
Most pastors I know work - as civil servants or self-employed.

Problems have a way of burning themselves out.
So, please, whatever happens, never even think of "ending it."
Don't be like the proverbial man, who took his life because of his ailment only for a cure to be found the next day.

No need to pretend all is well; open up to the people around you. You never know where help/better ideas will come from.

i ship with myus, and at myus they do package consolidations. the problem is not with ebay but myus.

udumosam23:



i ship with myus, and at myus they do package consolidations. the problem is not with ebay but myus.

Why did you agree to pay for something you didn't order? If MyUS added the rotor wheel to your order, couldn't you ask them to remove it, since you didn't order it. You can take it up with MyUS that because they consolidated the goods, they got damaged. Also, once they found drugs inside the laptops, why not challenge MyUS and get them to refund your shipping because you can report to the police about their illegal trade?

I really feel bad o. Oya drop your bank account details here. (cough).

Mr OP, you said you heared God tell you to leave business and you didn't.Well if what you say is true I guess that's the genesis of the whole wahala with the shipping, business etc and explains the unexplainable challenges and the business you know the in and out now seems like rocket science.

I have heard it happen to people.

Well since you have asked for forgiveness and you are right with God now don't worry every thing will come into place, it may be difficult I am quite sure of that but all the debts incurred will be paid.

Nobody can help you ask for forgiveness,you will do that yourself and since you have done that just give it time.The best anyone can do here is join you in prayer.

Besides business is not risk free, things go wrong even with regular business men not to talk of you that said you received specific instruction not to continue.




It seems one cant even post issues disturbing them on nairaland anymore without being labelled a scam or something close to that. At least he has not asked for financial help .

How do we even believe BS? Amazing.

He paid for laptops and got free rotor.

He got damaged laptops and drugs.

The laptop tech got arrested. The laptops were damaged and EFCC abi customs folks inspected it and couldn't detect the drugs. All the way from US till it got to the tech's shop, no one detected the drugs.

Story for the gods. Wait till he expressly asks for funds.

See how wicked souls go about smearing others name and business and assume it will EVER be well with them

What are the proves that you ever had this business transaction with MyUs? Bring it on. I'm waiting. . .

yetseyi:
Mr OP, you said you heared God tell you to leave business and you didn't.Well if what you say is true I guess that's the genesis of the whole wahala with the shipping, business etc and explains the unexplainable challenges and the business you know the in and out now seems like rocket science.

I have heard it happen to people.

Well since you have asked for forgiveness and you are right with God now don't worry every thing will come into place, it may be difficult I am quite sure of that but all the debts incurred will be paid.

Nobody can help you ask for forgiveness,you will do that yourself and since you have done that just give it time.The best anyone can do here is join you in prayer.

Besides business is not risk free, things go wrong even with regular business men not to talk of you that said you received specific instruction not to continue.




It seems one cant even post issues disturbing them on nairaland anymore without being labelled a scam or something close to that. At least he has not asked for financial help .

thank you.

Praying

ifyalways:
See how wicked souls go about smearing others name and business and assume it will EVER be well with them

What are the proves that you ever had this business transaction with MyUs? Bring it on. I'm waiting. . .

Hello,

I am sorry again that this shipment did not arrive in good condition. Please allow me to assist you with filing a claim. Please make sure your unique Suite Number and the Tracking Number of the shipment is listed on the label of each piece of supporting information. Please reply to this email with the information requested below:

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^^^Thank you.

This can be copied and pasted from the www by anyone. The transaction invoice/receipt number would do just fine.

Onegai:


Why did you agree to pay for something you didn't order? If MyUS added the rotor wheel to your order, couldn't you ask them to remove it, since you didn't order it. You can take it up with MyUS that because they consolidated the goods, they got damaged. Also, once they found drugs inside the laptops, why not challenge MyUS and get them to refund your shipping because you can report to the police about their illegal trade?

I really feel bad o. Oya drop your bank account details here. (cough).

they didn't tell me they included the package. i just saw it. i don't have what it takes to engage in a legal battle, mostly with people i cant see.

As for the drugs issue, i don't have proofs, i was only told, i dont know if it was from my laptops self, i just suspected because of the agents that followed my package.