Former Black Stars player, Augustine Arhinful, has shared his experience of coping with the devastating loss of his ex-wife, Barbara, who passed away six months after giving birth while he was dedicatedly serving God.
He expressed that the death of his wife deeply saddened him and caused him to question his Christian faith.
The ex-Ashanti Gold player revealed that the tragic event led him to challenge God on various matters, particularly regarding the well-being of their newborn after his wife's passing.
During a conversation with sports journalist Dan Kwakun Yeboah, Arhinful mentioned that a sermon on death delivered by a pastor gave him the strength to endure those difficult times.
"At that moment, I was committed to the Lord, and despite the hardships, I understood the situation. After my wife's death, a pastor spoke about death. While listening, I felt as though his words were meant for me. I had many questions for God.
"Why would you take away someone who had just given birth six months ago? You were the one who asked for a piece of land for your ministry. Without the ability to breastfeed the child, I found myself grappling with many questions. That day, the sermon had a profound impact," he recounted in Twi.
Augustine Arhinful's wife, Barbara Arhinful, passed away at the age of 32 in 2009. She died from a brief illness at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
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