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February 2, 1999—The Lord has provided for me for the few months that I will be in England. I obtained a temporary place to work while waiting for our visas to be processed. It was a place that was my very heart's desire in accordance with His prophetic Word. Praise Jesus! I have surrendered all.
February 3–14—Thanks be to G.o.d! Bukky and children are ftne. His wisdom has kept my wife and children.
February 29—I ftnally received our visa from the emba.s.sy here in London! The Lord gave us more than I asked!
M a r c h 1 —T r u s t i n g J e s u s a n d p ra i s i n g H i m concerning my wife and children. I know He loves each one of us (2 Chronicles 20).
March 2—The Lord is G.o.d! I received a call from Bukky—All is well. The night before, we were totally unsure how things would work out. My trust is totally in Jesus. "Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless" (Psalm 60:11NIV). My wife tells me that accommodation for the month is settled, and we have a car to use for another week! I bless the Lord.
March 7—Left England gloriously. Arrived safely back home to California! Thanking you so much, Lord. My wife picked me up from Los Angeles airport.
Diary now continues with me (Bukky) in California from March 9th 1999—Praise Jesus, we bought a car! All glory and praise to Jesus. Trusting Him to complete the work He began in and through us. "Being conftdent of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6 NIV).
March 10—Praise G.o.d. Got a call from the car company with a better deal on the car! Just resting in and praising Jesus.
March 17—Praise Jesus! The Lord provided $1200. In the midst of a phone call to a pastor regarding a donation they were sending to us, they had at ftrst thought it was
$200, checked again, and it was actually $1200, to the amazement of the speaker! Our car transaction completed and settled today.
March 22—With our paperwork now updated, we are trusting the Lord for Jide to obtain a new permanent employment position and funds to celebrate our daughter's birthday. The fuel in the new car is on quarter. We have risen on this new day with great hope and expectation.
March 22 (10:00 p.m.)—Praise the Lord! He has worked a miracle in our accounts. Money in hand and a full tank of gas. Praising Jesus. Thank the Lord for victory.
March 23—We have a $100.00 left over in hand. The Holy Spirit directed us "Don't eat your seed." So we gave $50.00 to a Christian ministry. We are awaiting funds to cover all our bills, renew my (Bukky's) expired pa.s.sport, extend our car insurance, and are still believing for Jide's new employment in our new land. Just watching G.o.d move.
March 23 (5:00 p.m.)—Praising G.o.d! Received
$100.00 in love gifts and $25.00 money order from someone in Seattle. Sowed $45.00 (t.i.the and offering); trusting the Lord for increase.
March 27—Praise Jesus! Jide received an offer of employment. Just as G.o.d had spoken to us over three years ago in Costa Mesa. My pa.s.sport renewal application has also been sent. Jide received $100.00 in love gifts from speaking at a men's breakfast.March 28—We have decided, according to the direction of the Holy Spirit, to send $70.00 to a church in Mission Viejo's building fund. We are trusting in Jesus for all our outstanding bills to be paid and starting a three-day fast beginning on Monday. Praise the Lord!
March 29—Funds on hold, we are unable to withdraw the $100.00 received. We had about $3.00 to manage for the day. (The Lord blessed it—even obtained a free pack of hot dogs from the store due to their mistake in price marking.) Just received a phone call promising over $300 in love gift donations. We are trusting G.o.d for His wisdom and understanding.
March 30—Praise the Lord. Sowed our seed. The Lord provided for the day. Our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness.
March 31—Trusting Jesus to supply all needs. Got a new insurance deal lined up (saved $600.00), always believing G.o.d to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.
April 1—Praise Jesus! A sister in the Lord was directed to bless us with groceries and $85.00 in vouchers. Praising Jesus for all His faithfulness! Found out this month that the door that had opened for Jide's employment had closed. We just wait on Jesus, while continuing to minister, nothing unusual.
April 3—Went grocery shopping. Praise G.o.d. Trusting Jesus to supply all needs.
April 5—Jide received a call for a job—but it was again canceled before concluding. Still praising Jesus, we received someone's seed today for $40.00 and sowed
$30.00 into a Christian ministry. Trusting Jesus to meet all our needs. Believing for an additional $3,000.00 today; again our hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness.
April 6—Praise G.o.d! The Lord opened a new door for Jide to work in another temporary position for about three months. Starting today.
April 8—Our message beeper was disconnected. Then we received the check in the mail from the church in Pomona for $120.00, cashed it, and paid up the beeper.
April 9—Praise G.o.d! Jide collected his very ftrst
paycheck from working in the USA. We sowed it all to Jesus in faith. Heard from the church in Pomona that had blessed us in the past that they are commencing support for us again, and they had just mailed us $120.00. Praising G.o.d! Jide received a call for a pre interview. Resting in Jesus.
April 10—Sowed $300.00 to Christian ministry. Declared a day's fast unto the Lord. Awaiting G.o.d's miracles, always trusting and believing in Him to meet every need.
April 11—Just waiting on Jesus for all needs. We know He is faithful. Praising G.o.d! Trusting Him to meet all payments!
April 16—Found out a few days ago that it takes at least two months for the issuing of the renewed pa.s.sport that I needed to complete, but Jesus has raised up help and we are trusting Him for a miracle. Staying in. Trusting Him . . . to the limit. Resting in Him . . . believing for G.o.d's favor in banks/systems, etc.!
April 17—I was told this week that my pa.s.sport would be issued, and I would receive it on Monday or Tuesday! The Lord opened a door of ministry at the church in Pomona. We are again trusting G.o.d for His miracles as we put in an application for a new place. Trusting G.o.d for all the necessary payments.
April 18—Praise the Lord! Had a "Holy Ghost: time at the Pomona Church. Got a call during the week from the apartment company saying "Very good credit report, all is in order" Just to fax the letter we have. Trusting G.o.d for all the necessary paperwork to be physically sealed by Monday. Who is wonderful? It's Jesus! Praying to the Lord for further direction.
April 19—Received a call from a church (we were trusting the Lord for $1550.00), and they told us they have $900 in donations and gifts for us. By evening time, operating in the Lord's given wisdom, we had a promise to receive $1650.00 more from other sources by April 30. Praise G.o.d! We spent night in the Lake Forest area. Got the last nonsmoking room at a very nice hotel through the Lord's favor. G.o.d kindly enabled us to rest.
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April 24—Praise G.o.d! I received my updated I-94 (an immigration doc.u.ment) More than we asked for! Just returned from Mexico.
April 27—Today we had planned to fast and pray, but we allowed the enemy to hinder us with division. We are trusting in the mercies of G.o.d. Jesus has given us victory—by faith.
April 27 (Evening)—Battle over and won—forever.
Praise G.o.d!
April 28—Jide now also known at his new place of work as minister of the Gospel, was told today by boss of another company "We must talk.
April 30—Moved into our new place. Beautiful! Trusting the Lord for furniture. We know it's a new day and are thankful to Jesus. I received my new pa.s.sport! It processed in less than three weeks, compared to the normal two months. Got our new phone line installed. Jide was also asked to submit his resume to a new employer. Trusting G.o.d for a permanent, higher paying position for him, we know He is faithful. Got our furniture! Received a call from one of our partners in Texas. I had planned to send out letters yesterday after another partner had called us, conftrming G.o.d's will for our mail out. The Lord is simply blessing what we have and multiplying it. We are sure of His mercies and provision. The Lord told us to say "We have more than enough" . . . for our G.o.d is a more-than-enough G.o.d.
May 1–13—(Housing) Our biggest bill was paid without a thought at the beginning of the month. I have sent in my renewed pa.s.sport to request our required additional visas. Not happy to ftnd out a vital piece of information our agent did not tell us. We have just discovered that due to our ignorance of the area, our new address puts us in the wrong school district for our son's school. Our ignorance had given the enemy room to try and remove our son from his awesome school. Thank the Lord for giving us His forgiveness and favor! We fought and gained the victory for him to stay at his school, avoiding the huge disruption to his education.
We have requested to come out of the contract without penalties, but the management declined. But we know who the Lord is and are trusting Jesus about our next move. Praying for His direction and provision. Our car stopped working on May 10. The Lord opened our eyes to how and where we should get it towed for ftxing. It was repaired the next day with a bill of $0.00. Praise Jesus! Trusting Him for Jide's well-paying permanent employment position.
May 14—I met with the director of one of our city's largest charitable organizations for homeless families and discovered that G.o.d has given me favor and a voice in our city! Our eyes are on Him. The Lord spoke to Jide in a dream that he should stand up now, because now is his future.
May 19—Jide had an interview and received new employment! Waiting to ftnd out the start date! Praise G.o.d!
May 21—As of today we have submitted our notice to quit our "wrong district" residence to ensure our son can continue at his school. Today we signed the paperwork for a new house. Trusting and praying for G.o.d's provision.
May 28—We have exercised our faith and fasted over the ftrst house we found and believe it's not G.o.d's will at this time, so we have s.h.i.+fted our focus. I discovered and found much better deal than we had ever heard of. We have put down our deposit in faith and are trusting him for the completion (besides paycheck). We know our G.o.d is a miracle-working G.o.d
June 4—The Lord has been moving wonderfully! Prophetic words/dreams received earlier in the year are beginning to take shape and manifest. We are just flowing with His Spirit and trusting that He that began the good work will ftnish it and not one of His promises fail!
June 7—As of today, the funds for the deposit check for our new place are in the bank! Received a call yesterday that has released to us by His grace a continuous ftnancial blessing—Praise the Lord!
The Lord gave us strategies for ministry:
• Train Church "members" to have the mindset that they are to be ministers, meeting the need of people in their various spheres of influence under their church leaders.h.i.+p's spiritual covering. Jide and I are working together, and taking responsibility for prayer and evangelism. Everything has a beginning point. Before a person can become a professor, kindergarten/elementary or primary school are a must. First things must be completed ftrst; they are the route to greater things—every little step we all take toward our call is signiftcant.
• "Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel's hand." (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world" (Zechariah 4:10 NLT).
• The local church is the base for global ministry.
• Plan to open a Prayer-Line
• Pray for evangelistic strategies for our city and beyond.
June 11—t.i.thes due as of today from love gifts we received are $111.00. The Lord has given us wisdom as pertaining to our move. Praise Jesus again for His continued supply of wisdom and riches to fulftll His call. This week the Lord released funds to us from ministry and from work. We praise Jesus always for His supply and guidance.
June 16—Paid the love gift t.i.thes due ($111.00). Trusting Jesus for $1150.00 for some furnis.h.i.+ngs for our newest place on or before June 18. I received a very special blessing with regard to extending my driver's license, while still completing all necessary immigration paperwork—G.o.d has planted us. We receive it by faith, now we expect manifestation!
June 17—Jide was moved by the Holy Spirit to go to a prayer/Bible study. The word was about Joseph and all that he went through to obtain and fulftll G.o.d's promise.
"He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold as a slave. They a$icted his feet with fetters, he himself was laid in irons; until the time that his word came to pa.s.s, the word of the LORD tested him, the king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples, and set him free. He made him lord of his house and ruler over all his possession." (Psalm 105:17–21 NASB)
Jide was also blessed to receive $100.00 for the ministry. Praise Jesus.
June 18 (8:30 a.m.)—Our phone line has now been transferred to our new place. We have $350.00 less than what we need after all the penalties and so forth . . . We are trusting Jesus that in this day, we will have more than enough. Signed all the new papers and ftnally began our move today. ALL of our help comes from G.o.d and we are trusting Him.
June 18(11:15 a.m.)—Praise G.o.d! We have all the funds needed. The Lord gave me wisdom and favor, and amidst our praise we received our miracle!
June 18 (5:45 p.m.)—Received the keys (two sets) and moved in!
June 20—We have completed the move! Praise G.o.d! (Today was the last day of the special deal!) Submitted keys back to the old place. Went to view properties for our new ministry meetings!—Praise G.o.d!
June 21—I continue to travel and minister, and Jide started his new job, much more than we both expected. Thank you Jesus!
June 26—We put in an offer for our new ministry meeting s.p.a.ce building. The Lord opened the door to make known our need for new office furniture, and we are trusting Him to meet every need.
June 24—Had $10.00 left after meeting all our personal and ministry commitments—we are trusting Jesus for all our needs to be met by the end of the day. As a result of hearing the voice of the Spirit we received
$450.00 today, G.o.d is wonderful.
July 2—Praise G.o.d! We have been experiencing the goodness of the Lord. The brakes on the car wore out, and the winds.h.i.+eld steamed up. We took it to the dealer and dealt with some confusion, but the Lord repaired our car with another bill of $0.00! Spent $26.00 on oil change and had the use of a Park Avenue for two days!! The Lord is enlarging our coast and mind set! We received a donation of some beautiful office furniture, and the Lord even sent someone to help us unload the truck! The truck itself was given for the move at no charge—G.o.ds favor! As at today, all our bills have been paid! We know El Shaddai is our source and have been reminded of the Lord's promise. If we hearken to His voice and obey His commands, we will lend to many nations and borrow from none!
If only you fully obey the LORD your G.o.d and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the LORD your G.o.d will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you. (Deuteronomy 15:5–6 NIV)
July 10—Praise Him again! Today we received the agreement from the landlord for leasing a property for ministry use! The Lord miraculously supplied the paperwork and a partner to sign the lease with. We are thanking G.o.d for His favor and now await for the funds ($5,000) to be transferred from our Father's heavenly account (His riches in glory) to our earthly bank account.
We know it's the Lords building! "And my G.o.d will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19 NIV).
July 13—Praising Jesus! After all expenses paid, we have gone from $5.00 and half a tank of gas to $500.00. Praise G.o.d for His provision!
July 15—As of today, all papers regarding lease on our part have been signed. The Lord has opened our eyes as to which insurance company to use. Once again we are seeing that everything we did in the past, which at the time seemed fruitless, is now fruitful and is a blessing to us. The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord "The LORD directs the steps of the G.o.dly. He delights in every detail of their lives" (Psalm 37:23 NLT). Our lesson—no need to pray for a miracle for things that you can receive from the Lord by doing things properly and waiting for the right timing.
July 30—Praise The Lord! Jide had been saying just yesterday that the income from his new company and our ministry were not yet enough to cover all expenses, but
G.o.d reminded him that He is our source, and He will
provide any way He chooses. We were able to replace the battery in the car. The Lord had provided for it way ahead of time. Children have both started at a new school. Thank you lord! And we must remember that it has not been by might or power but by His Spirit. Once again we thank G o d fo r al l my mi ni stry i nv i tati o ns and J i de ' s employment. Everything is proving to be a miracle of G.o.d's love and favor.
Trusting for increase on every side! We received $250.00 in the mail, and a check for $1160.00. We give glory, honor, and thanks always to Jesus our Lord for His care.
August 2—Received $200.00 more in the mail! I just keep thanking Him for our ever-increasing harvest.
August 3—The Spirit of the Lord woke us up to pray together at 3:00 a.m. It has been quite a while since that has happened. We know that all the praying we have done has been by His grace! Received health insurance for family. We thank Jehovah Rapha who has kept us in divine health all these years.
August 5—Praise the Lord! Some funds we were expecting to come in have not yet come, but we praise G.o.d for the lesson we learned through the experience. Now more than ever simply on guard, watching, lest we fall back. On a lighter note, we obtained a portrait deal from the Internet. Thank G.o.d for persistence—discovered it and ended the day booking the appointment for all of us! We took professional family pictures; the steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord.
August 16—There was a temporary delay in receiving Jide's wages. Praising G.o.d for another lesson learned about a bird in hand . . ., but we know Jesus is our source. Made a late payment on a bill that was due. Just praising Jesus that my brother Muyiwa arrived in California safely to visit with us; we thank you Lord!
September 1–8—Jide had some trouble at his work place that the Lord had previously given us a heads up about. Through G.o.d's grace what the enemy meant for evil, the Lord has turned it around for good! Hallelujah!
S e p t e m b e r 1 7 — A g a i n w e p r a i s e t h e L o r d anyway—We found out that our healthcare plan was not correctly in place. I was not feeling well but was unable to receive care through our insurance coverage. We pressed in all day and ftnally received more—I was able to see a doctor who turned out to be a Christian. We now have a new medical group just around the corner from us! Thanking G.o.d for healing through every means He provides.
September 21—A man ran into the back of our car today. Great impact, but little damage to our car and no one was injured. Praise G.o.d. I got out and immediately prayed with the man who had run into us. I also got a report from my doctor, suspecting some health concern. We prayed under the unction of the Holy Spirit that no evil report would be found. The next day I received the all clear! Praise G.o.d!
September 29—Received $500.00 from the insurance company as compensation toward any additional medical treatment for the accident after they had ftxed the car. I was also blessed with $200 from one of my ministry engagements and a $50.00 love gift as a result of meeting with a lady for her counseling.
September 30—Trying times at work for Jide. He's now increased his vigilance and diligence. We are trusting the Lord for his promotion.
O ctober 2—Trusting G od for the continuing rejuvenation of our marital relations.h.i.+p and for ftnancial increase to meet certain needs and balance personal and ministry budgets. We have agreed to separate t.i.thes from offerings as we continue to give. We wait on Him.
October 9—Thanking G.o.d! We received two checks in the mail, totaling $2,000.00.
October 10—Three-day prayer and fasting. Have collected the repaired car after the accident in perfect condition.
The Lord had also made provision for us to have the use of another car from September 28–October 18. Thank G.o.d for all His provision, favor, and wisdom.
Oct 23—With a few days left to make some payments before the due dates, we trusted the Lord, and He came through again!
November—Jide experiencing the grace of G.o.d at work, and the Lord worked all the recent hards.h.i.+ps together for his good. "And we know that G.o.d causes everything to work together for the good of those who love G.o.d and are called according to His purpose for them"
(Romans 8:28 NLT).
December13—We trusted that the Lord would provide through Jide's work and all other avenues especially before Christmas, and Jide received his biggest pay increase ever! Praising Jesus.
December 14—The Lord says, "He has blessed my husband's work and has made him the head and not the tail"—expecting it to manifest!!
"The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your G.o.d that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom." (Deuteronomy 28:13 NIV)
December 22—Praise G.o.d! I spoke to my mother in Korea! Trusting the Lord for her ministry there. The Lord has done marvelous things. We are grateful and glad! The Lord again shows me that persecutions of Christians in Nigeria will greatly increase. We have decided to pray for the nations every Friday.
The old year is done and the year 2000 begins. Thank you, Lord, for again seeing us through!
January15, 2000—within three days of a pastor friend mentioning that she would like Jide and me to do a teaching on a particular subject, Jide heard a well- respected radio preacher teaching the same subject! Then I was suddenly blessed to receive an unsolicited book on the same subject. We praise G.o.d who conftrms and ordains our way.
February 13—Visited and ministered at a new church. Had a wonderful time in the Lord. Received a love gift of
$300.00.
February 14—Jide and I went out for a meal together on St. Valentine's Day.
February 16—Jide received his paycheck. All worked out well! Always Praising Jesus.
February 17—Jide was called into boss's office and commended for work done and given a $2,500 raise to his salary. We thank the Lord for promotion and increase.
February 24—As of today, our mother in Korea is doing well. The Lord is working in her life.
I am due to restart my voice lessons on the 26th. All our bills are paid, and the Lord has given favor as regarding ftling our tax returns (in progress).
Children are doing well in school and a bully in our son's new cla.s.s is now (in his words) a good boy!
Jide was commended at work by another boss in response to an email. We thank G.o.d for His grace. The Lord just opened more new doors. Our focus is ever on Him.
March 2—I'm getting ready to host our very ftrst Women of Destiny Conference 2000. Preparations have commenced with speed and favor. Tremendous responses from many ladies.
March 4—Praise Jesus, on March 2, Jide was given another raise! $10,000 increase—with a promotion! The Lord helped and made his ftrst major responsibility a success. His offices have now been moved to the 8th floor. New beginnings and trusting Jesus for increase in His wisdom, anointing, and favor.
March 5—We received $150 from a sister in the Lord, a gift springing from ministry she had received from me. A prophetic word was also released pertaining to my connecting with a large, well-known ministry. My ministry a.s.signment now has a global reach! Praise Jesus.
March 8—We collected the ftrst contributions toward the Women of Destiny Conference, gathering $440.
March 10—Received a letter from the DMV stating that our stay in US had been verifted. Trusting Jesus to receive permanent California Driver's license.
March 11—During the week, Pastor Bakare was visiting Los Angeles, and by the grace of G.o.d, I got to see him briefly. He is such a blessing in our lives and to the body of Christ. The meeting was indeed a divine connection, providing covering for another believer in the Lord who was going to Nigeria and was in need of his always kind a.s.sistance.
March 16—Glory to G.o.d! Jide's promotion at work was made public. The Lord said to him not to be afraid—He is the one promoting him by making his employers recognize the work he had been doing.
March 20—The Lord gave wisdom that released $833 to us. The money required for the part of the deposits needed for the conference that are due by April 1, but G.o.d has already provided! I have begun to get stirrings toward more ministry to Kenyans. While writing a letter to a minister in Kenya one afternoon, another Kenyan minister called the same day, saying she had dreamed about me that afternoon.
March 21—Jide received information regarding some Kenyans!
March 22—I "happened" to meet a Bishop from Kenya. March 24—The Lord opened a door. We went to preach in San Bernardino, California. Saw souls saved and baptized with the Holy Spirit. Had a wonderful time with them. I was reminded that having authority in Christ
does not mean we are effectively using it.
March Ends—Praise Jesus! Celebrated a decade of being together this year.
April 2—Praise G.o.d—Received a call from South Korea. A woman desired a baby. We received prophetic strategy to fast for one day and watch G.o.d move! We are blessing Jesus in advance for the victory!
April 5—I had decided in my heart to give a gift of $100 to a pastor on Friday. By the evening, Jide came home with
$100 surprise cash gift he had received! Lord Jesus, thank you.
April 10—Our son woke up from sleep with a memory verse: 2 Chronicles 20:20—"Believe in The LORD G.o.d and be established."
April 14—The number of women from the gathering has now increased! We are believing for a full house! Yesterday I prayed in my heart regarding our getting a music system, at that very same time Jide had received one as a gift. Wow!
Sudden spiritual warfare! Our daughter broke her wrist while playing at home. It's a day we are fasting. We are not moved. Our spirits were also not dampened. We took her to the hospital. Her arm was placed in a splint. Told to go to our Doctor on Monday to conftrm.
April 17—Doctor x-rayed the wrist and showed it to us, conftrming that the bone was indeed broken. He referred us to an orthopedic hospital and specialist for ftnal a.n.a.lysis and to put it in a cast.
April 19—We praaayed and praised Jesus! We took our daughter to the orthopedic specialist, but he could not detect a broken bone in his new x-ray. Our daughter was in no pain and instead of putting her arm into a cast, the splint was removed; she is ftne! Throughout the ordeal she was continually praying and thanking the Lord for healing her arm, and it manifested! Again, "Wow, Lord! The previously taken X-rays clearly showed a broken bone, but the one on this visit showed none! Hallelujah! Jehovah Rapha still heals today! The Lord heals us.
"Who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases
. . ." (Psalm 103:3 NIV)
And the prayer o$ered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven." (James 5:15 NIV)
April 21—We have both ftnally received our California permanent driver's licenses! Praise G.o.d.
May 4—We now have the total number of women for our Women of Destiny Conference. My brother Muyiwa will fly in from England to lead the services in music for the praise and wors.h.i.+p.
May 12—Jide and I have agreed to sow a very substantial seed into a ministry that helps the homeless and hungry. We are believing the Lord for the miraculous provision of this seed. We prayed and took communion, inviting the Lord's presence into our agreement before Him.
May 15—Praising Jesus! All arrangements for the women's conference are going smoothly, and there has been no stress. Sadly, I received sudden news of the untimely pa.s.sing away of my young uncle in Nigeria.
May 25—I dreamt last night of the maintenance man for our house ftxing something. He had dug up some concrete in the dream. It was right after Jide and I had spoken privately in the early hours of the morning about our needing an additional phone line.
Real Time! Our maintenance man came and ftxed our phone lines, giving us telephone extensions in the living and bedrooms at no charge! This is the 5th day of our seven-day fast, and it has been the easiest. Thank you, Lord.
June 1—Jide and I received our prayed-for seed from the Lord and presented our promised substantial gift seed to the ministry the Lord led us to. We thank Jesus for His provision of the seed. The Lord has also given favor with regard to the renewing of Jide's pa.s.sport. It has been sent off. The Lord has given us new fervor to "lend to many and borrow from none." Be debt free.
June 2—Praising Jesus! All necessary bills are paid! We have decided to wait on Jesus with regard to a house. Our eyes are on Him.
June 8—I received an invitation to attend and speak at a major charity event being held at the largest Marriott Hotel in our city. We are still receiving inquiries from people who want to attend the women's conference. Jesus is awesome! Received the use of a PA system from a brother.
June 11— Praise G od! The Women of Destiny conference was a great success! Many ladies shared with us of their encounters with G.o.d, awesome! We were able to completely sponsor three of the ladies with all their expenses paid. My brother Muyiwa came from London! We were blessed to collect and bless him with a love offering. Donations received far exceeded anything we have ever been blessed with or could have hoped for—no one like Jesus! A $5,000 personal gift was also given to me by an attendee who said the Lord prompted her to do so in obedience to Him.
During this conference I also prophesied over my brother Muyiwa. Releasing G.o.d's words of guidance to him on the three areas he would need to do things differently from what he had set his heart upon, for the future enlargement of his ministry and career. G.o.d has something big for his future! The Lord conftrmed these words to him through a phone call he received from his friend here in the USA before he left. He has returned back safely to the UK.
2015 Update: As I now write this memoir in 2015, all the prophecies I spoke over my brother Muyiwa's life at that special event have come to pa.s.s. He is now a television host on one of the Christian Broadcasting Network's (an American Christian Television Network) flags.h.i.+p programs in Africa and the UK. He always testiftes about the "prophetess" at a women's conference in California who told him his future. It was at this special event. We Praise G.o.d that all His promises are true!
June 26—2nd day of praise and deliverance fast (Esther). We have had communion with the Lord and have set our hearts on sowing a large seed to the Los Angeles Missions. Trusting G.o.d for it to be established. We are expecting miracles! Praising Jesus always! (Hallelujah)
June 29—Reminded ourselves of a previous decision we made and decided that G.o.d's will is for us to be in position in the following areas.
• Complete all immigration processes
• Be debt free
• Move from the apartment and settle our children in a house.
Praise G.o.d for His wisdom; we received a $300 gift voucher. Thank you Lord!
July 3—The Lord spoke to us to start to hold evangelistic gatherings and begin by working with the churches we have a relations.h.i.+p with. He has spoken that we would go to many different nations, preaching salvation.
July 5—Praise G.o.d! All debts are paid and canceled! We had a credit check run for a new three-bedroom place and report was great. Praise the Lord!
July 6—Found a two-bedroom townhouse instead in an area the Lord had previously spoken to us of. We are going to do the paperwork tomorrow. Praising and trusting Jesus!
July 7—Signed all the paperwork and waiting for the contracts to be completed.
July 8—Our offer has been accepted! We have a new house exactly in the area where the Lord spoke to us of. Glory to G.o.d in the highest!
July 15—Moved out of the apartment and into our G.o.d-given townhouse. We call it Isaac 1.
July 19—Praise G.o.d! Jide got blessed by his boss. He was told that his domain at work would be increased.
August 1—We are hearing of and seeing more manifestations of prophetic words spoken over the lives of women who attended the women's conference. One of the ladies is ftnally relocating to Oklahoma, just like G.o.d had said she would.
With regards to the evangelistic gatherings (harvest campaigns), we have spoken to the ftrst pastor the Lord laid on our hearts and his words have conftrmed our thoughts. We are looking toward the beginning in the month of September.
September 25—Divinely received the name of the guest speaker of the next Woman of Destiny Conference for 2001! According to G.o.d's leading, we had found out her contact address and sent a letter of invitation to her. Praise G.o.d! Invitation accepted! We have also seen tremendous improvement in our son's academic abilities. We are seeing the word of G.o.d manifest in our lives daily! The Lord has given us the strategy to obtain the gifts we want to bless the ladies with for the Women of Destiny Conference 2001.
October 5—Praise G.o.d! We have received the children's doc.u.mentation for our tax paperwork by acting on information received.
October 13—We have sent off Ebun and Remi's pa.s.sports for renewal. (No charge was necessary.)
October 23—Jide saw "Judas" spirit exposed at work, and the Lord gave him victory! The Lord had revealed this to us a few days prior. Thank you, Lord!
November 16—We received back Ebun and Remi's renewed pa.s.sports. After the victory at work, Jide just received a salary increase of $5000, with a $1,000 bonus. Great is the Lord.
December 18, 2000—Jide received an award from his company's circle of honor as the employee of the year for his excellent work. We give all the glory to Jesus. We have sent off all necessary tax forms. Now awaiting tax returns.
Happy New Year! 2001 is finally here!
February 3, 2001—Still praising G.o.d! Through the Lord's guidance, we found a printer to print the Women of Destiny gathering flyers. Two thousand have been printed, and as of today 1,800 have been distributed, locally and overseas. We are now just resting in Jesus and believing Him for great things. The printer even asked us not to be concerned with the bill until we begin receiving registrations. Praise the Lord!
February 8—Received a letter from the immigration services stating that our pet.i.tion had again been denied on the grounds that we had ftled using the wrong forms! The previous night we had spent time in wors.h.i.+p. We know whom we have believed. I have received a prophetic leading from the Lord that Jide was to ask for a meeting with his boss and request the company's sponsors.h.i.+p instead of our going through the churches. His appointment is set for tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. to request his bosses' a.s.sistance on the denial.
February 9—Praise Jesus! Before my husband had even ftnished asking to place a request to the company for the sponsoring of our family's permanent immigration status the boss said yes! We are determined to see G.o.d's promise fulftlled. All systems are again go!
February 16—Praise G.o.d! Jide was called in by his boss and told good and bad news. Good: They will sponsor us for our green cards. Bad: They could no longer allow him to continue working until all the necessary paperwork was completed. More tough times before getting to the other side.
February 17—Praise Jesus—Sent off ftrst of the needed doc.u.ments to get us back into the system.
February 18—I had planned to go to Florida, but because of the change in our ftnancial circ.u.mstances, I am now unsure whether I should go or not. We are trusting
Jesus for direction and a way to be made. We had also planned for this week to be a seven-day fast to seek the Lord. We are excited to see Him move!
February 20—Praise G.o.d. We began the ftrst day of our fast. I am in Florida. Had a wonderful trip and discovered the Lord had healed me from extreme fatigue and pain in my ears during flights. Jesus is awesome. Trusting Jesus. We listened once again to G.o.d's prophetic words given to us years back that we had recorded on audio ca.s.sette tapes to remind ourselves that "His plan has not changed."
February 21—I met a lady in Florida who picked me up and dropped me off for all the meetings. I hate driving in new places, and our Heavenly Father took care of that, too. G.o.d bless the lady from Arkansas. We know we are in the Lord's will and are continuously seeking His face, trusting and following Him. His purpose for us is perfect!
February 24—Praise G.o.d! I also met another Lady who expressed an interest in coming to the next Women of Destiny conference and would be bringing four friends from the Bahamas with her. I had a desire for chicken and rice, but not knowing the area, I didn't know where to go. G.o.d is so kind; He led the same lady to meet my humble need. He always takes care of His children!
February 27—Thank you, Lord! I am back in California from the visit to Florida! All praise to G.o.d. I had an excellent journey.
March 7—I dreamed of one of our disciples, who also said she had dreamed about me just a few days ago! I have set up Sat.u.r.day for a Bible study in their home. This is the 1st day of our three-day fast asking G.o.d for more ministry d o o r s t o o p e n , a n d t h e ft n a l c o m p l e t i o n a n d manifestation of all our immigration needs. Also G.o.d's wisdom for all those working on it.
March 18—The Lord's favor has been upon me, and He has most wonderfully strengthened us. Trusting the Lord for more doors. Our ministry diary has been increasing.
Hallelujah!
March 24—Just remembered our receiving a $100 cash love gift in the mail from Korea! G.o.d is awesome and can come from anywhere!
March 27—Praise Jesus! Received $250. We thank the Lord for His favor. Had fellows.h.i.+p at a ministry partner's house. Jesus is wonderful.
March 30—Received $151 more in the mail.
April 1—We will begin our forty-day fast. Seeking Jesus for His grace. We desire more of Him.
April 10—Sent out partner's letters for sponsors.h.i.+p of the next Women of Destiny Conference under the Lord's anointing.
April 14—As of today, Jide received two new job opportunities—the Lord's leading is that this are not for us. Trusting Jesus for provision and direction. We have entered our 14th day of fasting, knowing His presence and grace.
April 17—Trusting Jesus for a mighty manifestation of His Spirit at the women's conference and everywhere we go in awesome ways. We are giving our all to Him.
April 23—Jide was shown in a dream that that our green card application were approved by the power of G.o.d! April 28—We received $1,460.00 in the mail from our ministry a.s.signments. Was expecting $1,000 but
received more—Thank you, Lord.
April 29—Praise Jesus for a fulftlled ministry engagement. G.o.d's presence was awesome! I spoke on Wors.h.i.+p. Was blessed to receive $300.00 as a gift and new ministry partners signed up with their monthly support and pledges.
May 6—Praise G.o.d! Had a wonderful time in the Lord at the San Bernardino church. Gave $200 to their building fund and gave them back their love gift to us of $150. We also sowed some suits that G.o.d had laid on Jide's heart to give. They were his best ones. Rejoicing in Him— Hallelujah.
Received word from mum in Korea that she had started work in the seminary over there. Praise the Lord.
May 11—Returned to San Bernardino for a preaching engagement. The Lord released $500 to us from my ministry at a woman's Bible study. Thank you, Lord!
May 22—Praise our Heavenly Father. We have obtained an additional six women (one from Ohio) attending the Women of Destiny Conference. Also received a $200 love gift from a "mother in Israel" last Sunday. We praise the Lord for gathering His women.
June 3—Praise the Lord. Great excitement is in the air w i t h r e g a r d t o o u r u p c o m i n g w o m e n ' s conference—payments coming in. Our tickets are being purchased. Everyone has a spirit of expectancy.
June 17—Just ftnished a three-day fast. The enemy tried to aggravate us in the midst of it—but we are no longer ignorant of the wiles of the devil. Experienced some last-minute cancellations/rearrangements in the women conference which has led to a $300 blessing in the form of savings. "And we know that in all things G.o.d works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28 NIV).
The Lord is providing for all of our needs, and we are walking in His Spirit of wisdom. Received a word from Korea that our mother has now been made a pastor in the seminary. Everyone appears to be doing well in Christ. Praise G.o.d.
June 20—The Lord has given us Genesis 22:14: "The LORD will provide" as our family's memory verse today regarding the women's conference.
Wow! I went out after hearing the verse and found a $1 bill caught between two hedges by the post office! We know the Lord has provided us a ram in the bush. Signs and wonders.
June 21—I just ftnished speaking at the women's conference and called Jide. Praise G.o.d for the great opening night. Every lady was in the presence of the Lord. Thank you, Jesus!
June 25—Praising G.o.d! The conference was glorious! We had asked for His glory, and day after day He came. All the funds needed were more than provided by the Lord—Jehovah Jireh.
July 6—Sensed a breakthrough in the Spirit—heard the good news! The INS has finally given us our visa renewals! We praise Jesus for His wonderful ways. Never give up on G.o.d's word!
July 28–August 4—We have spent the week working excep tionally hard. We thank the L ord for the opportunities. I went to preach twice in San Bernadino with the children.
August 6—Always praising G.o.d! Today we received the date for the Women of Destiny 2002. The Lord spoke the word "Independence"—July 4–7. Here we come in the name of the Lord!
August 8—I signed the contract with the hotel for the next conference. The deal is deftnitely the Lord's blessing. We are excited about what we will see Him do in 2002.
August 10—Standing on the promises of G.o.d who is faithful. He has told us to ftght and be at peace, knowing the victory is already ours in Christ Jesus.
August 17—For the last two weeks I have been receiving a repeated unction to again attend a women's conference in Florida. I've been able to obtain a hotel at a wonderful rate in peak season. That it was available was the hand of the Lord. I had been repeatedly told on at least four previous occasions that there was no availability. The Lord also gave victory over booking the airplane ticket. After I had received two "not possible" on the required dates, I ftnally received a yes to travel on the desired day. We know this are the hallmarks of a journey planned by Him! Exciting. Thank you, Lord.
August 30—We received an update from our immigration lawyers. One agency down and one more to go! We praise the Lord for His wonderful works and favor!
September 8—I met up with a Korean Lady at the children's elementary school, a Mrs. Kim, who invited me to visit her Korean church. It turned out to be a very large congregation. I attended their English service and had a wonderful time there. Planned a visit for the family next Sunday. Amazing! The Lord had previously spoken to us about people in Asia. We are simply pursuing Him with all of our hearts. His plans, which are marvelous, are ever unfolding.
September 11—The New York tragedy—it's so, so sad. Many lives lost. The nation's spiritual atmosphere has temporarily changed. We are praying for all the grieving families. We will never forget.
September 15—A national day of prayer—People from Jide's office and everywhere went to church, even those who were not Christians. We remain in prayer for the nations.
September 16—We went as a family to visit the Korean church; everyone loved it. Ebun and Remi (acid test) had a great time! We are thankful to the Lord for the reception we received. I signed up for the "How to speak Korean" cla.s.s. We are just so in awe about how the Lord spoke to us some years before with regards people in Asia and our fellows.h.i.+p with them. Seeing so many of His words begin to unfold before our eyes is an uncommon blessing!
"Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses s ur ro unding us, l e t us al s o l ay as ide e ve r y enc.u.mbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of G.o.d." (Hebrews 12:1–2NASB)
After more than a decade of intense wrestling with the INS and other government agencies, we ftnally received our American citizens.h.i.+ps! We did not go back on G.o.d's word through the many delays, denials, and even of my parents' untimely pa.s.sing. From our new G.o.d-given country, the United States of America, we are greatly privileged to continue to share the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ until He returns or calls us home. I have given you a small glimpse into some of our daily joys and challenges along the way. Your life journey and call from G.o.d may be completely different from mine. It may also be less difficult or more challenging, but never give up on G.o.d's revealed promise and word to you. Do not quit!
In 2015 I released my fourth gospel alb.u.m t.i.tled after the famous hymn: "Amazing Grace."Here's a verse from my version of this well-loved hymn.
Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come, It was grace that brought me safe thus far, And your grace will lead me home.
I am now blessed with a comfortable life in sunny southern California with the joys of traveling all over to proclaim G.o.d's good news, and see my family and loved ones all doing well. I hope this memoir encourages you to press into and fulftll G.o.d's master plan for your life! Be strengthened by His amazing grace.
Always praising Jesus!
Bukky
