THE BLESSING OF ADVERSITY

By OPE DR BANWO

After reflecting on some of my own personal experiences over the years, and after observing some of the situations happening to others around me, I have come to believe and see the role the enemies and adversities play in my life as well as in the life of others. I believe it is very important to take another look at the role of our enemies in t

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr Ope Banwo
• Release date: Feb 20, 2024
• ISBN: 9798869202659

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THE BLESSINGS

OF

ADVERSITY

How to Recognize and Harness the Blessings from your Enemies and Adversities in Your Life

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OPE BANWO

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Dedication

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This book is dedicated to all those going through a season of adversity and enemy affliction.

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Acknowledgements

And Appreciation

As Dr Miles Munroe aptly puts it in one of his books[1], We are a sum total of what we have learned from all who have taught us, both great and small. I am honored and privileged to express my most sincere gratitude for the impact, the wisdom, inspiration and ideas that the teachings of great teachers such as Dr Myles Munroe; Dr A.R. Bernard; Dr Mike Murdock; Dr Creflo Dollar and Dr Nasir Sidiki just to mention a few, have had on my life, my orientation as a Christian and in the development and writing of this book.

Dr Olubunmi Dada, my adopted father, brother and mentor for your quiet and tireless support, encouragement and direction over the years. Your unflappable calm in the midst of chaos and confusion has been a source of great comfort for me and my ministry.

Mrs. Solape Dada, my adopted mother, sister, friend and mentor for always encouraging me to rise above myself and setbacks and be the best I can be. Just knowing you are out there eagerly waiting to see me write this book is enough motivation to keep writing even when I did not feel like it. Mama, I owe you more than you can ever know.

Deacon Ola Sobo, Sis Funmi Adebanjo, Sis. Ritha Moro, Sis Bola Bankole: For helping out with several proof reading sessions of different chapters of this book at different times over the four year period it took to complete it. Deacon Ola Sobo and Sis Bola Bankole also gave valuable suggestions on arrangement of several sections of this book.

Of course my love and most sincere appreciation go to my wife, Olunike Ajoke. Your quiet confidence in my ability to get it done is a source of great strength for me. Through thick and thin, you have always come through. I love you for being who you are!

Why I Wrote This Book

Re-Defining the Way We Identify the Enemy

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After reflecting on some of my own personal experiences over the years, and after observing some of the situations happening to others around me, I have come to believe and see the role the enemies and adversities play in my life as well as in the life of others. I believe it is very important to take another look at the role of our enemies in the plan of the Almighty God to bless us.

Too many of us have been conditioned by our training and our one-dimensional look at our seemingly negative experiences to conclude that there can never be anything good about our enemies. For too long we have approached the presence and actions of enemies or unwanted situations in