21/08/2026
My father Barrywhyte O. Odion always emphasizes that honor is not just in words but in action. But I really hope my pen can show that I truly honor you Sir. “THE GIFT THAT GOD GAVE TO ME”.
I read through the 25 things written about my father which I attest to all 25 things, how can someone write 25 things about a man that is accurate, that person must truly be following and watching closely, I give the writer of that piece his accolades. And I celebrate Gods choice servant for continually being a beacon of hope in CHRIST JESUS.
I love the listing pattern and I will be taking the story telling route for this one.
My father BARRYWHYTE O. ODION is the Man Of God sent over my life and destiny. His shoulders are the ones I stand on to see my destiny clearly, he is one of the major persons I know and can vouch for that if par adventure I get disconnected online and onset he will notice immediately and come looking for me.
He has a big heart for the KINGDOM of our lord JESUS CHRIST and HUMANITY.
Sometimes I sit back, think, and ask myself “what manner of man is he?” He is someone we can use the phrase “TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE” for.
Let’s talk a little about my fathers FAITH in picture and practicality: Sometime ago, An incident occurred. My fathers abode was ro**ed, clothes gone!!, valuable assets gone, documents gone!!, money gone!!, almost all he had gone!!. Stay with me pls, we are talking about the subject matter of faith…. These all happened few weeks to his yearly major program, accommodation torn down, the food stuffs bought for the free feeding retreat program, GONE!!!
Guess what he was still serving, still encouraging, Still laughing, still praying, still fasting, still representing, still honoring, still catering, still helping out. Was still living life, like his whole world was not tearing apart. What manner of faith? Hold on, you haven’t heard the most interesting part;
In the midst of this physical loss, it is only ideal and normal for him to start gathering the left over properties, but see what he did;
HE STARTED GIVING OUT THE REMAINS !! CLOTHES, SHOES, PAID TRANSPORTATIONS FOR PEOPLE ETC.
Whilst not knowing how his retreat program will hold that year. When you ask him “Daddy how is everything?” “What do we do?” He says “I TRUST THE LORD”.
A lot I still haven’t written oh, can social media contain this piece. Hmm…
At last, when all hope seemed to be shattered, The yearly program held that same year. Few weeks to the program, more than the money that went into food stuffs and the previous preparations, GOD PROVIDED, THE SAME PROGRAM THAT SEEMED LIKE IT WASNT GOING TO HOLD, AND SHOULD BE CANCELED for that year, JUST LIKE JESUS FED THE 5 THOUSAND AND THERE WERE LEFT OVERS, THERE WAS MORE THAN ENOUGH.
MY FAITH HAS LITERALLY GREW JUST BY WATCHING MY FATHER.
HE IS LOVING IN CORRECTION, he corrects his children and the younger generation with so much love and patience.
HE BEARS A STRONG BURDEN FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION.
He weeps in his secret place for people, most especially the younger generation whom has missed it and are gladly walking in SIN. He CARRIES the burden of fatherhood, mentorship, counseling, encouraging and providing for people by a DIVINE CALLING.
My father is TOO HUMBLE, JESUS !!!.. A quick one here, some months ago; I texted my Daddy oh and he said to me “I AM LOYAL SIR”, I wanted to die, I kept saying “Daddy God forbid oh”, and he stayed at it!! He sent the second message “YOUR BOY IS LOYAL SIR”, I shouted JESUS!! I thought I had done something wrong and I took his words as hints. Hence, I transited to his abode immediately, he was surprised to see me and said “You are welcome Sir”, “To what do we owe this visit?”, And I said “Daddy you called me your Oga”, Then he said “Is that the reason you came?”, “You are just behaving like Peter who argued with JESUS”.
Then I said “I was scared Sir, He again mention “I am your boy”, “I am you Peoples boy”, “I always say these things but you people don’t want to believe me”. Immediately I Knelt down oh and said “No ohh”, “Daddy I know my place”, and he laughed and said “I know my place too o”, “I am you peoples boy”, I almost died. My Papa too humble, I love you my father, my father.
Okay Let’s call this part 1,
Watch out for part 2. 🥹❤️✍️
Your Peter Son Sir; (For Humor)
~ PROSPER ETINOSA OWIE (EOB)
