PIKELELA GUTYUNGWA MEMOIRS

Standing Beside Myself… The Conclusion! O mortal man, is this your body that you wore on earth? God asked. As I continued to wiggle like a worm in the presence of the Almighty: my pounding heart gave me no break either. You see, no mortal can stand face to face with the invisible God. His divine presence all around is all the assurance you need, to know for sure! There’s no human vocabulary expressive enough to articulate this tangibleness taking place; when mortality collides with Eternity and the Divine! The voice of God coming through my conscience in a still small voice... felt like I was wearing a divine blanket all over my body. Yes, yes, my Good LORD. This is my body that I wore on earth. My voice trembled with divine fear in a worshipping tone. There was no scary fear in my heart as I answered God laying face down. This was thee moment I felt trapped within the capsule of time. Suddenly, time was no longer a passing moment in seconds, minutes, and hours. Time became my world...

Standing Beside Myself! Once upon a time in Eternity, I find myself standing in the Presence of the Almighty God. Whether this was in my dream or seeing a vision, I cannot tell for sure. But one thing I know for sure; this was me, just as I used to be on earth. By standing I mean, no mortal can really stand before God as you would before a mortal judge. I have been to a courthouse only twice in my life. The Presence of God all over me, around me, and under my feet was more real than anything I have seen or felt before! Is this the Judgement Day or just another hallucinating experience on my part? It is easier to find yourself flying when dreaming. O mortal man, is this your body that you wore on earth? God asked. For the first time and at that very moment I realized, I was standing without and staring at my own body! Did I see God or His glorious face? If you asked me, I do not remember any of that. Were you conscious of the heavenly surroundings which enveloped you? ...

  Forever Young! Life, like dedicated football players doing their best to impress the coach: just like God at birth gently tapping your head and said, Go for it and give it your best! Can you see all these vast fields? They are yours for the taking, run, jump and roll all you can: have fun. This was the time when I was new to the world and the world was new to me. We embraced each other and this beautiful world promised to be always there for me, no matter what! What guarantees can you give to me for our lifelong friendship, I asked? You can rest assured I am always there for you, every time you breathe; I pledge you, my atmosphere. I pledge you all the sunshine you will ever need to brighten up your day. The stars will always be above your head to light up your darkest nights. Every time you lift your eyes towards the heavens at night, the moon will be smiling down on you, to remind you about your seasons! Forever young! More than just a feeling, we owe to our fav...