Journalist Narrates Life-Changing Experience After Selling Car to Sow Seed in Church
A Nigerian journalist, Chineme Umeseaka, has shared a compelling testimony about how selling her Honda car and sowing a seed of $1,000, equivalent to N1.3 million at current rates, to Pastor Paul Adefarasin's House on the Rock church in 2013 profoundly transformed her life. In a detailed Facebook post on January 25, she recounted this audacious act of faith, which she undertook to tap into the spirit of excellence she felt during a church service.
The Decision to Act on Faith
According to Chineme, she had recently left a previous church that left her emotionally wrecked. One Sunday, she decided to visit House on the Rock, where she was immediately struck by the high level of excellence in the service. Despite Pastor Adefarasin not calling for any donations that day, she felt compelled to do something radical to connect with this spirit. She explained that she made up her mind to sell her Honda car, known as End of Discussion, as a bold step of faith.
Upon returning home, she called her husband, who was out of town at the time, to seek his permission. He granted it, stating it was her car to do with as she pleased. That same week, she sold the vehicle, converted part of the proceeds to $1,000, and delivered the money to the church office without meeting any pastors personally. The remaining funds she invested in her work with teenagers.
Positive Aftermath and Personal Reflections
Chineme emphasized that her life has never been the same since that act. She described it as a moment where her inherent excellence was awakened, akin to a spiritual leap. Although she has never met Pastor Paul one-on-one, she credits his grace and influence for the blessings that followed. Her story highlights a deep personal conviction and the transformative power she attributes to her faith-based decision.
Mixed Public Reactions to the Testimony
The journalist's account has sparked diverse reactions on social media. Some users, like Chinyere Emeka-Anuna and Benita Chioma, expressed support and shared similar experiences of spiritual breakthroughs. Others, such as Bamidele Akingbade, offered cautionary advice, warning against giving money to churches without a solid financial support base. Nkem Ijeoma Alozie defended the testimony, urging others not to be pained by such acts of faith.
Broader Context of Faith and Giving
This story resonates within a larger narrative of faith and generosity in Nigeria. It echoes related reports, such as a lady who lamented suffering after giving all her money as a church offering, and another who sold her laptop due to church donation calls. These accounts underscore the complex dynamics between personal faith, financial decisions, and community perceptions in religious contexts.
Chineme's testimony serves as a poignant example of how individuals navigate their spiritual journeys, often making significant sacrifices in pursuit of divine connection and personal growth.
