Denis is an 11 year old, short,
dark and chubby boy who loves playing with cars and trucks like other boys do, except
that he has an exceptional interest in making his own cars with wire. Making
extra little miniature cars for his friends doesn't come cheap as he sells them
to earn extra pocket money. His dad does not really have a stable job and
dreams of Denis becoming an engineer. Eight years down the line, Denis is doing
his first year in Civil Engineering at one of the Universities chosen by his
parents. He does well in his course, completes his degree in the set out 3 year
period, and graduates cum laude.
A local engineering giant co. offers
him a lucrative salary for an entry level position, but Denis is uncertain of
the position, he takes 4 weeks to think about the offer and what that would
mean for his family especially his dad, so he decides to accept the offer and starts
working as a junior engineer. At age 25, after working for the engineering co.
for four years, Denis’s mom notices that he’s losing a lot of weight, his skin
is becoming dull, he leaves church earlier than usual, does not participate in
family gatherings anymore, and has become quite withdrawn. On the other hand at
work, his manager sets up a meeting with him over his slacking performance since
his promotion to the senior engineer role.
You see, Denis has been
struggling with depression and chronic stress for as long as he can remember
enrolling for the Engineering course; he had never wanted to be an engineer
that…was his dad’s dream. Denis has always wanted to be a layout artist so that
he can create quality publications for the ministry he was interested in joining,
but due to his family’s situation he chose his dad’s dream over his call. Denis
still wants to follow his call, but does not know how to break the news to his
family. Did you know that like Denis, many individuals are stuck in occupations
they never wanted to be in? They’re stuck in relationships that hinder their
spiritual growth, and are living according to the expectations of their loved
ones or general others. Did you know that many people have suffered long-term
health illnesses; some have even died due to unhappiness? What has God called
you to? Are you heeding that call?
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