after a 4-month strike filled with mixed events, feelings and circumstances, one cannot but wonder at God's mercies despite all that happened. This was not the original intent of this write up but the focus changed right at the moment the first few words were typed. This article is meant to appreciate the Almighty God for a 5-6 year period of academic work and a lot of paparazzi in-between the period such as strikes, alutas (student demonstrations), fellowship activities, social events, weddings, inaugural lectures, departmental stuff, etc. It is not surprising to find many erstwhile young, quiet and introverted colleagues transform into almost a direct opposite of their initial natures-thanks to the mix of grades most of us have had. Even as we approach the official end of the normal session for us all; there's still that atmosphere of mixed feelings in the entire class. Each man now has an idea where he/ she stands and that is the major determinant of each person's mood.
In all these, I'd still like to appreciate God for us all- good and bad feelings notwithstanding. I know my path in life is not exactly the same with that of any one else yet in all things I know also that by His grace, with consistent and diligent efforts on my side and obedience to His voice, I will surely laugh last and by convention, laugh best. This also is the portion of anyone who has accepted Jesus as Lord and personal saviour in our class and takes him serious( or rather his/her relationship with Him) because all things work together for our good.
So irrespective of your present CGPA, rejoice and give thanks for you shall laugh last in Jesus' name. Believe this, confess it, work according to this reality and you shall testify soon enough.
Olumide OMOGBOYEGA
