True
Feed
CareerHub
NEW
Earnings
Sessions
Spaces
Post insight
About
FAQs
Contact
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Login
Create account
Earnings
NEW
How to earn on TwoCents
Rankings
CareerHub
NEW
Feed
Sessions
Spaces
About
Contact
FAQs
Terms of Use
Login
Create account
1240;
Score |
26
Ofonime Koko
CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST (IN TRAINING) @ TD AFRICA (TECHERDEMY)
Lagos, Nigeria
458
907
83
57
Attended |
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife(BS),
In
Relationships
•
2 min read
•
Apr 24, 2025 14:12p.m.
The Gold I Refused to Touch – Faith Stretches – Episode 1
Listen to this Insight
<p>There are days I find myself at my lowest financially, close to breaking point. (Savings aside.💁♀️) I know I could easily reach out to my family, and the challenge would be sorted just like that. </p><p>But I hold back. </p><p>Some might call it pride. Others might say it's foolishness. </p><p>But for me, it was something else: a stretch. </p><p>A personal decision to lean fully on God, to trust Him completely, not half-heartedly. Not as a backup plan. </p><p>Trust me, it was hard. Hurtful, even. </p><p>Imagine knowing where gold is buried: right there, within reach, but choosing to walk away, just to see what faith could really look like. </p><p>That’s a different kind of strength. Or maybe, a different kind of surrender. </p><p>Still, I did it. </p><p>And every single time, God came through. Over and over again. </p><p>The Bible says He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the lilies in beauty. </p><p>How much more us? </p><p>We who are fearfully and wonderfully made in His own image. </p><p>God is not just aware of our needs. He is intentional about meeting them. Always. </p><p>Even when we don’t feel Him, even when we think He’s slow to show up, He’s working. </p><p>His mercies? They’re new every single morning. </p><p>His love? Beyond comprehension. </p><p>His arms? Always open. </p><p>If you’re exhausted from doing it all, stop trying to hold it together. Let Him hold you instead. Come closer. </p><p>He will give you rest. </p><p>Shalom. </p><p><img src="/media/inline_insight_image/pexels-jennifer-mellies-ferreira-1293042353-25193764.jpg" alt=""></p><p> </p>
The Gold I Refused to Touch – Faith Stretches – Episode 1
By
Ofonime Koko
Your browser does not support the audio element.
Play
0:00
/
0:00
Samuel Ibok
Benjamin John
Osayowanbor Igbin...
faith journey
surrender and obedience
trusting god
|
Buy me coffee… or a house. Either way, tips are always appreciated ☕🏡😂
Send tip
2
7
2
follow
Other insights from Ofonime Koko
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
Smiling: The Free Gift That Keeps on Giving
Career and Jobs
Ever had a day so rough that you spent two hours in Lagos...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
My Pet Peeves: Don’t Touch Me (Unless It’s a Hug)
People and Society
At a time in my life, I thought that “pet peeve” meant “y...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
When in Rome… (But What If You’re More of a Lag...
Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle
Have you ever noticed how people say, “You become the...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
The Perfect Time? That’s Just a Fancy Way to Sa...
People and Society
Dear Me,When exactly is the perfect time? Why do you keep...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
The Heart of Kindness: Finding Joy in Giving
People and Society
Is there anyone in the world who has never experienced k...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
When Hope Fails
Literature, Writing and Blogging
When expectations rise, but the results don’t show…What n...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
The Family Upgrade I Never Saw Coming💖
Relationships
Some dreams are quiet. They don’t shout or beg for attent...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
I Wish I Had a Bigger Inner Stomach: My Struggl...
Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle
I know this might sound like a rich person complaining ab...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
Love in the City of Hustle: Finding Romance in ...
People and Society
Lagos, a city known for its fast-paced and often chaotic ...
Ofonime Koko
Lagos, Nigeria
The Unspoken Hierarchy of Friendships: Who Gets...
Relationships
Have you ever wondered why you spill your heart out to on...
Insights for you.
Tobi Igbinedion
Co-founder @ TwoCents
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
But you said you LOVED me!
I have to be honest, I picked up lots of my beliefs as regards how loving someone should operate from movies such as The Titanic, Prison Break and ...
1221 views
9 upvotes
8 comments
Mwambo Kate
COO @ Enchird Technolog...
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Relationships
Instead of replying with ''I KNOW..''' tr...
When it comes to how we communicate, we so often default to habitual ways of replying, without being aware of the impact it has on others. Som...
1002 views
9 upvotes
11 comments
Mwambo Kate
COO @ Enchird Technolog...
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Relationships
RESENTMENT IS A SILENT KILLER.
So, I’m definitely not a coach but here is my Twocents on handling resentment in relationships effectively that I’ve learnt over time . I’ve not...
743 views
4 upvotes
2 comments
Samuel Ibok
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
Tables, chairs, and benches.
My mom claims my dad couldn't resist her when he first saw her. I think it's called love at first sight. She carry am go where he no know. She equa...
719 views
4 upvotes
3 comments
Queensley Okon
Information Officer @ Covenant University
Ota, Nigeria
Relationships
IT'S ELEMENTARY, WATSON
For those of us who favour series that make us think or just have a love for detective stories, you would appreciate Elementary. Elementary is a...
700 views
6 upvotes
3 comments
Samuel Ibok
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
Before I do
I come to you today as a preacher of love, the liquid metal, and the Idaboski pahose! I want to lend credence to an idea common to most people ...
665 views
4 upvotes
0 comments
Emaa Ezeifeka
Media Relations, PR and Social M...
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
Is There Someone else ?
“Is there someone else ?” Is one of my favorite songs from The Weeknd. My ex boyfriend and I got to that point in our relationship where we asked ...
630 views
5 upvotes
2 comments
Samuel Ibok
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
There's Someone Else
Hey you, I know that feeling. I know that you know that I know that you know! Yeah, she's great, and you want her. You want all of her. She's every...
622 views
5 upvotes
2 comments
Tobi Igbinedion
Co-founder @ TwoCents
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
Aya Mi (My wife)
A colleague recently mentioned that finding true love in this day and age is quite a task. Whilst I have no doubts that he has spoken from his very...
620 views
4 upvotes
1 comment
Jefferson Nnadiekwe
Freelance scriptwriter and creat...
Lagos, Nigeria
Relationships
APATHY: THE MOST POTENT FUEL IN THE OBNOXI...
There is a gender war going on, and I believe by now everyone is aware of this. To those however who are not aware, a trip to social media is m...
617 views
4 upvotes
1 comment
×
Comments
Share thread
Refresh
×
cancel
Home
Feed
Earnings
CareerHub
Menu
What is TwoCents?
×
×
Share this post in your online circle.
×
Copy link
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Whatsapp
Share this post in your online circle.
×
Copy link
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Whatsapp
×
Insights
Views
Upvotes
Comments
Contributor score
WELCOME
TwoCents is a knowledge marketplace for Africans around the globe.
TWOCENTS
TwoCents offers you a unique opportunity to write and earn from your content, in an AI-first world.
COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE
Add your City, Bio, Phone Number, Occupation etc.
BUILD YOUR CONTRIBUTOR SCORE
Write insights, share in your network, build your score.
GET VERIFIED
Get a 100+ score, complete a 5-week streak, become verified.
TIPS
Get tipped for your free insights/content
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Receive subscriptions from your most loyal readers.
AD REVENUE
Get a share of what brands pay to advertise on your insight pages.
HELP GROW TWOCENTS
Read, tip and subscribe to content you find informative or interesting.
Q&A SESSIONS
Check out some Q&A sessions, drop a question, comment, share etc.
WELCOME TO THE COMMUNITY
Write. Share. Earn
Previous
Next
Close
Share this post
×
Copy link
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Whatsapp
Share this post
×
Copy link
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn
Whatsapp
×
Hi there!
To share an insight on TwoCents, you need to have an account.
If you already have one, simply login/sign-in.
Incase you don't yet have an account, click the 'sign-up' button below.
Login
Create an account
×
Oops!
Looks like
isn't setup to receive tips.
Be sure to check back later!
Close
×
Oops!
Looks like you have not setup your account to send and receieve tips.
No worries!
Click here to add your card details
Be sure to contact us if you have any questions!
×
Let
know you love
their content by sending a tip!
Show support.
Support beyond an upvote, comment or share.
Help grow TwoCents.
Encouraging other writers ensures quality insights.
Send Online
Copy tip link
Close
×
Subscribe to
's
premium insights.
Go premium.
Choose between a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription.
Help grow TwoCents.
Every subscription encourages the contributor and ensures quality insights.
Send Online
Copy sub link
Close
×
Oops!
Looks like
isn't setup to receive subscriptions.
Be sure to check back later!
Close
↑
+