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Lunaris Nigeria Student @ Redeemer's University, Ede
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In Literature, Writing and Blogging 4 min read
The Power in the Shadows
<p><span style="background-color: transparent;">There are people we never see — yet they keep the world breathing.</span></p><p>While we sleep, while we scroll, while we complain about slow Wi-Fi, there are eyes fixed on screens that never go dark. They’re the silent watchers of our comfort — the ones who make sure your light switch actually brings light.</p><p>This post isn’t about the famous.</p><p>It’s about <em>them</em>.</p><p>And, somehow, about something I recently discovered online that reminded me just how easy it is to overlook real work when it’s done quietly.</p><p><br/></p><h2>When the Lights Stay On</h2><p>Electricity feels so casual — until it’s gone. Only then do we realize how fragile our world really is.</p><p>Somewhere in a control room, men and women sit surrounded by blinking panels. Their job? To make sure balance exists — not too much current, not too little. Just enough to keep everything running.</p><p>They watch invisible numbers flow through miles of cables.</p><p>They adjust, calculate, and correct — not for fame or praise, but for stability.</p><p>And you’ll never see them trend on social media. Because if they’re trending, it probably means something went wrong.</p><p><br/></p><h2>Little Things That Remind You of the Big Picture</h2><p>A few days ago, while searching for online challenges that actually teach something, I came across this app called <a class="external-link" href="https://goodwall.onelink.me/45N9/s1pa4jla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodwall</a>.</p><p>It’s like a blend of social media and purpose — a place to share short videos, join challenges, and earn small rewards for genuine participation.</p><p>The signup wasn’t easy. I made one mistake and had to start over — photo verification, video upload, task submission… it was strict.</p><p>But when I finally got approved and saw the small $2 reward appear, I smiled. It wasn’t the money. It was the reminder: sometimes, real systems need patience and people behind the scenes working hard to keep things fair.</p><p>Just like those grid operators, making sure things don’t collapse because someone didn’t pay attention.</p><p><br/></p><h2>The Beauty of Invisible Work</h2><p>We often think of success as something loud — followers, numbers, applause.</p><p>But real value hides in the quiet. It’s the person fixing a power fault before dawn. The coder writing lines of logic nobody will ever read. The nurse checking one last patient after hours.</p><p>Invisible work is the reason visible things exist.</p><p>Maybe that’s what drew me to <a class="external-link" href="https://goodwall.onelink.me/45N9/s1pa4jla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goodwall</a> — not the money, but the idea of effort being noticed, even if quietly.</p><p><br/></p><h2>When the Divine Feels Silent</h2><p>Sometimes, it’s not just people who work in the shadows.</p><p>God does too.</p><p>I know I wake up every day because of His mercy — not because of my alarm clock or willpower. Yet, I’ll admit, there are days when I move from task to task, talk to people, chase goals, and halfway through the day, I realize… I haven’t even thought about Him.</p><p>It’s not because I’ve forgotten my faith — it’s because His presence feels so steady, so constant, that I take it for granted.</p><p>Just like the lights that stay on.</p><p>And then, when I pause and remember — when I take that deep breath and whisper, “<strong>Thank You</strong>” — I feel it.</p><p>That quiet, divine current holding everything together. The angels fighting battles I’ll never see. The protection, the grace, the unseen guidance keeping me safe while I just go about my day.</p><p>We often forget God and His Spirit, not because He’s far, but because He’s everywhere — working silently, like the power grid, holding up the world so we can live freely.</p><p>And yet, He never stops.</p><p><br/></p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>So here’s to the ones in the shadows.</p><p>The ones who don’t post about their night shifts, their sleepless duty hours, or the heavy hum of machines.</p><p>And to the Divine Power above them — the ultimate Invisible Worker — who keeps the sun rising, the lungs breathing, and the heart beating.</p><p>They’re not invisible — we just don’t look closely enough.</p><p>Next time your light turns on, whisper a quiet thank you.</p><p>Someone, somewhere — maybe human, maybe heavenly — made it happen.</p><h2><br/><strong>🌍 Extra Reads &amp; Links</strong></h2><p>The Power of Now – Eckhart Toll</p><p>Angels: God’s Secret Agents – Billy Graham</p><p>The Practice of the Presence of God – Brother Lawrence</p><p><a class="external-link" href="https://youtube.com/shorts/B1cQkVUQ0o0?si=mqn7xBHbCFqXLOxZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch More About Power Grid Operators</a></p><p><a class="external-link" href="https://youtu.be/7y5zupsQzVw?si=I0iONDObZQ0fgLq4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How To Sign Up On Goodwall: Video Tutorial</a></p><p><a class="external-link" href="https://goodwall.onelink.me/45N9/s1pa4jla" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Out Goodwall (If You’re Curious): Sign Up Here</a></p><p>You can find others at <a class="external-link" href="https://litchainco.name.ng" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LitChain Co.</a>, where you can get varieties of ebooks.</p>

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