Abdulhamid Oyekunle

When you japa, praying abroad is different , your prayer points will change 100%. You don’t pray for NEPA to bring light. I remember in 2004, we once prayed in church during a vigil for Nepa to bring electricity because the generator broke down and there was no electricity and God answered. You don’t pray for water to run or for basic amenities to work , they already do. You don’t pray against accidents because the roads are good and systems are in place. Accidents may happen, but it’s rare for them to be fatal. You don’t pray against kidnappers, robbery, or insecurity, the environment is structured and relatively safe. You don’t pray for good governance systems work whether you know anyone or not. You don’t pray for salary to be paid, it comes when it should, no delays. You don’t pray for “connection” before getting opportunities systems reward structure and merit. You don’t pray for jobs the same way because jobs exist if you position yourself well. Instead… You start praying for direction. You pray for discipline. You pray for consistency. You pray against loneliness and depression. You pray for strength to survive the cold, the silence, and the pressure. You pray for wisdom to manage money and not waste opportunities. You pray for speed because time abroad moves fast and bills don’t wait. You pray for relevance, so you don’t become stagnant. You pray for favour in spaces where nobody knows you. You pray for purpose , because survival is no longer the goal. You pray for impact. That’s the real shift. From praying to survive… To praying to become.