31/05/2026
MY BIRTHDAY STORY TODAY: TO GOD ALONE BE ALL THE GLORY🎂⚽🙌🏾
What a day! Halleluyah!
Today I turned “40+” and my heart is full. From the first light of dawn, my phone did not rest – calls, messages, prayers, voice notes, and gifts poured in from family, friends, players, spiritual sons & daughters across the world. Hebrews 4:16 became flesh – mercy, grace, and well-timed help showed up through YOU. Thank you.
But God had more.
The Pitch Became An Altar.
We laced our boots for a birthday match. I told the boys, “Let’s play for Jesus.” And God honored it.
I scored “2 goals”, gave “1 assist”, and our team won 3-1. At 40+, I still run. Why? Isaiah 40:31– “They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength.” Every touch was grace. Every goal was to His glory.
Then The Surprise.
Final whistle. I thought it was over. Suddenly –drums, trumpets, saxophone!
“A live band” appeared, arranged secretly by my players – my Harvilah Queens & Kings, my Royal-Goldwin family. They sang, they danced, they celebrated me. I stood there, tears in my eyes. What an honor to have you all around me.
My Heart Today:
1. “Thank You, God Almighty”– for life, for purpose, for making me a vessel in Your hands through sports ministry.
2. “Thank You, Everyone”– Mrs. Wumi Johnson, my 4 girls, my son, my players, our Parents,my partners, ODSFA TC, Ondo Mini Football, Ondo Handball Veteran, Ondo Football Stakeholders Forum, Ondo Club Owner Association ,UCT,Preston Coaches,and NFCA Ondo State, every caller, every texter, every giver. You are my well-timed help_.
3. “We Move Forward Together”– as we fulfill God’s purpose through football, discipling nations.
“My Prayer:” More good things to celebrate together, in good health, in peace, in Jesus’ name.
I am grateful. I am blessed. I am ready for the next stage
“To God alone be all the glory. Halleluyah!”
Johnson B. Perez
CEO, Royal-Goldwin SA | Founder, Royal-Gold Global Sports Outreach
Discipling Nations Through Sports