Valid_cota

ASK FOR HELP!

I had a moment today that humbled me.

Walking home from church, two little girls, maybe 4 and 6 years old approached me. They spoke to me in Yoruba, but it wasn’t the "surface" version I’m used to. It was Ìjìnlẹ̀ (Deep).
I asked, "What did you say?" They repeated it. Still, I didn't get it.
A third time they spoke... and I felt embarrassed. I’m Yoruba, but I was failing to understand their plea.
Most people would have walked away. I almost did. But these children refused to let me go.

They didn't get frustrated; they just got more persistent. They demonstrated, they gestured, and they stayed right there until I finally understood: "Please, help us cross to the other side."

As I held their hands and guided them across the busy road, the Holy Spirit dropped a word in my heart.
The Lesson of the Persistent Widow
I saw the spirit of the Persistent Widow from Luke 18 in those children. Jesus told that parable to show us that we should “always pray and not give up.” The widow didn't have a "special" connection to the judge, but she had persistence.

My little friends at the roadside didn't have a long-standing relationship with me, but they knew I was their "helper" in that moment. They refused to be silent until the connection was made.

Why are you stopping?

How many of us stop praying because we think God is "silent"? We ask once, we don’t see a sign, and we assume He didn't understand or He doesn't care.

But these kids taught me: PERSISTENCE IS THE LANGUAGE OF FAITH.

If they had given up when I didn't understand the first time, they would still be stuck on the wrong side of the road.

God isn't ignoring you. Sometimes, He is inviting you to stay in His presence a little longer, to cry out a little louder, and to show Him that you know He is your only way to the other side.

Don’t let the "busy road" of life intimidate you into silence. If a 4-year-old has the faith to keep asking until she gets help, you as a child of the Most High have the right to stay at His feet until your change comes.

Sometimes the 'Deep Yoruba' of life is just God's way of asking us to stay a little longer in His presence.

What is that one thing you’ve been on the verge of giving up on?
I want us to rekindle our prayer fire today.
1. Drop a "🙏" in the comments if you are committing to NOT giving up on your prayer life.
2. Share this with someone who feels like their prayers are hitting a ceiling.

Let’s be persistent. The Helper is standing right there.

P.S. Looking at this photo of my COTA Foundation shirt, I realize how God gives us assignments even when we’re just 'walking home.' Helping children is more than a slogan; it’s a lifestyle! ❤️

Apply for FREE UTME Form

🌟 *LIWR SEPTEMBER EDITION – GRAND FINALE!* 🌟
Day 2 was absolutely powerful! 🔥 Two amazing ladies went home with copies of “*3 Chapters of a Young CEO*” by AP. Dimeji Victor, and testimonies are already pouring in! 🙌
Guess what? Day 3 is going to be even more amazing! 💥
It’s the Grand Finale, and another participant will be receiving a special gift 🎁
That’s not all! 🎨
Selected participants will also gain access to custom logo designs, promo fliers, and private business tutorials — all aimed at helping you take your career or business idea to the next level! 🚀
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and rise in your purpose. 💪✨
🕘 Time: 9PM
📅 Date: Tonight!
📍 Join via WhatsApp: Click Here to Join
https://chat.whatsapp.com/D2eFFY7ytDD8C7AU16rZJg

Invite a sister — let’s arise together! 💛

✨ Day 1 was a success! 🙌

Lives were blessed.
🔥 Don’t miss Day 2 of Ladies in the Waiting Room – September Edition
Theme: Arise 💼📈🚀
🗓 Tonight | 🕘 9PM (WAT)
🤝 In collaboration with Go Ye Academy
👉 Join us LIVE here:

[https://chat.whatsapp.com/D2eFFY7ytDD8C7AU16rZJg]

Invite another lady 💜

🌸✨ *Ladies in the Waiting Room – September Edition starts TODAY!* ✨🌸

💡 Theme: ARISE!
This month, we’re focusing on *Career, Business & Entrepreneurship* 🚀
📅 Date: Thursday 25th – Saturday 27th September
⏰ Time: 9PM daily
📍 Platform: WhatsApp
We’re excited to be partnering with Go Ye Academy (CEO: Apostle Dimeji Victor) to bring you:
✅ Strategies for business and career growth
✅ Guidance for those starting out and those already building
✅ Coaching and mentorship opportunities
✅ A chance for at least one participant to receive a copy of The Young CEO 📖
✅ Promo opportunities for logos and fliers ✨
💃 Sisters, this is your time to ARISE in purpose and destiny!
Don’t come alone — invite your friends, sisters, and colleagues.

👉 Join us here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D2eFFY7ytDD8C7AU16rZJg

🌹 Hosted by COTA Foundation 💜