Many people think serving God does not really matter in daily life. They believe prayer is only for big spiritual matters and not for everyday situations. To them, prayer is something reserved for serious spiritual battles, not simple human needs. But I want to share a personal experience that changed my understanding completely. It may sound ordinary, but the lesson it left in my heart is one I will never forget, and it taught me Kingdom principles that make ministry truly effective in every aspect of life.
This is why I have come to know with certainty that serving God is never a waste of time. There is nothing too small to bring before Him, and there is no situation He cannot step into. Sometimes, it is in the most unlikely moments that we see His hand at work. What seems insignificant to men can be very important to God. And when you walk with Him, even your simplest concerns matter.
One day, I was traveling from Enugu to Lagos, just like any other journey. I suddenly became very pressed and needed to use the toilet urgently. The discomfort was intense, and I did not know what to do at that moment. I considered asking the driver to stop, but I felt he might refuse or delay. So instead of speaking out, I turned inward and spoke to God silently in my heart, trusting in how God rewards His servants even in the smallest acts of faith and dependence
I told Him plainly that I needed to empty my bowel. Looking back now, I realize I should have first asked the driver, but that was not what I did then. In that moment of pressure, all I could think of was calling on God for help. It was a simple, almost unusual prayer, but it was sincere. And sometimes, sincerity is all that is needed to move the hand of God.
While I was still struggling with the discomfort, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, the brake of the vehicle failed, and the driver began to struggle to control the car. There was tension everywhere as people started shouting in fear. The situation looked dangerous, and it could have easily turned into an accident. But in the midst of all that chaos, something inside me was calm, revealing what it means to be weaned from praise—to trust God steadily, even when external circumstances are frightening or overwhelming.
Deep within me, I sensed something unusual. I believed that this situation was creating an opportunity for me to step out and find relief. While others were shouting “Jesus! Jesus!” out of fear, my own prayer was different. Quietly in my heart, I was saying, “This car should stop joo… let me enter the bush.” It may sound funny, but it was very real to me at that moment.
There is a level of pressure a person can be under where even fear takes a back seat. At that point, even if danger appears, you are more focused on getting relief first. It teaches you something profound about human nature and urgency. But beyond that, it also reveals how God can work through situations we do not fully understand. Sometimes, His answers do not come in the way we expect, but they are still answers nonetheless.
Serve God with all your heart even if you are not recognised or given any position in church.
Eventually, the car came to a stop. Everyone in the vehicle began to thank God for preserving their lives. But for me, I quickly stepped into the bush and finally relieved myself. As I did, I kept saying, “Thank you, Lord, for answering my prayer.” It was a moment of both physical relief and spiritual realization.
In my heart, I was confident that no accident would happen. Not because we were better than anyone else, but because I believed God had already answered me. That assurance gave me peace even in the midst of what looked like danger. After a short while, the driver managed to fix what he could, and we all returned to the vehicle. The rest of the journey continued peacefully until we arrived safely in Lagos.
Now, let me ask you to reflect on this. Do you think it was just a coincidence, or was it God at work? I did not come through an accident, and I hold firmly to the belief that I will not die through one. This experience taught me that God is involved even in the smallest details of our lives. Serving Him is never a waste of time, because He is always attentive, always present, and always faithful.
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