Salvation Story: A Journey Filled With Challenges

Salvation Story: A Journey Filled With Challenges

My name is Okon Kenneth Utah and this is my salvation story.

Growing up in an average family, we always thanked God whether we had food or not. I have three sisters and I'm the only son.

After finishing secondary school, I was eager to start working to improve our family's financial situation. I was hanging around the streets when someone introduced me to W.A.V.E (West Africa Vocational Education), a company that trains people in hospitality management and helps them secure jobs.

The training period was tough, but I was determined to succeed. I walked long distances to attend the training sessions because I wanted a better future.

After completing the training, I was sent to intern at a hotel. Initially, I was asked to work as a cleaner, and despite my reluctance, I accepted the job because I saw it as an opportunity to secure employment. However, the manager recognized my potential and quickly promoted me to work at the front desk and later as a waiter.

In 2017, after leaving my job at the hotel, I struggled to find another one. I was willing to do any legitimate work, even working as a labourer to make ends meet.

During this period, a friend connected me with a potential job, but it didn't work out. I ended up being paid just for sharing flyers, hoping it would lead to a job, but it didn't.

Despite the setbacks, I remained hopeful and open to new opportunities. One day, during my dad's end-of-year party at his workplace, I received a call for a flyer distribution job which I declined, as I was seeking a more stable position.

Later, a friend in Victoria Island (Lagos) informed me about a job opportunity at a restaurant. I got the job as a dishwasher, and despite the demanding nature of the work, I was grateful for the employment after a period of uncertainty.

One day, when the salad chef was injured, I jokingly told Chef Sarah I wanted to become a chef. To my surprise, she offered me the opportunity to step in for the injured chef, and she was impressed with my performance.

Meanwhile, I had an embarrassing moment on my first day. While I was in the kitchen, the company's owner saw me and told me to leave and go back to the washing area. It was his first restaurant, and I understood that he didn't want any mistakes.

The next day, my chef called me back to the kitchen, and when the owner tried to send me out again, my chef stepped in and said, "If anything happens, put it on me." I'm proud that I didn't let her down.

That's how it all started. I eventually grew to become a sous chef, leading people who were in the kitchen before me.

I believe it is by God's grace that I am not where I used to be, and I thank God for that. My advice to the younger generation especially those currently in the same pair of shoes as I was is to never give up and to always take any opportunity you see, as long as it's legitimate.

So far, my journey has been filled with challenges, but I remain determined to make the most of every opportunity that comes my way.

You should too.

Never despise little beginnings; those small steps inspire bigger ones. I didn't truly understand the importance of positioning until I met Chef Sarah. Just imagine if I hadn't already been working in the restaurant when the opportunity came. Always be prepared, because I could have missed out on the blessing if I hadn't grabbed it when it came calling.

Finally, stay humble, be patient, work hard, and trust God for your miracle.

Thank you for reading. I hope it inspires someone.

Click To Also Read: Humility And Patience

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When my pen bleeds, expressions are kept close to my heart, and as it bleeds the words from deep within through my writings, I discover I have created art. I display a piece of my soul. This is my work, my blood, and it should be an object of pride, no matter how much it is criticized or praised.
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