Lately I have gotten to more seriously praying for Nigeria. You know how much we talk about things and really don't do anything? Well I had gotten into this rut for a long while but I finally got the resolve to eat the frog(isn't that the proper expression?). After the experiences I have had in the area I live in (called the HQ of Area boys-to which I disagree, of course talkong from another perspective), I have concluded that intellect alone is weak in tackling the problems we have in this nation.
When it comes to the issues that relate to this nation and our role as the agency of change, we need to access a dimension of power and wisdom that is way beyond this realm. It seems we don't want to agree that our ideologies, concepts and knowledge ALONE can't deal with the issues that we face in this nation. It is obvious that there has been such a refinement in our programs and events that were not there some five or six years ago. The captions of our programs are now more catchy and interesting. We have become really sophisticated and hi-tech. The question that comes to me is simple, how has that affected the nation?
Of course, because we don't want to be associated with the image of the "spooky" person who "spiritualizes" everything, we end up in a ditch on the other side of the divide, where everything must make sense before we accept it. A place where we believe in the power of persuasion and intelligent discourses. Just incase we have forgotten, the enemies we are warring against are not human. They aren't easily persuaded (and particularly not by our clumsy human wisdom). The enemies we are contending with have been around here longer than any human system, concept or ideology so you can be sure their wisdom supersedes ours by a long shot!
The issues that we tackle in Nigeria relate to greed on the personal level primarily and this came so clear to me after this recent fuel hike and the resulting NLC strike.Another thing that was clear to me was that ideologies, concepts and proper English are not enough to tackle the forces we are fighting against.
The ten naira increase in fuel grew in geometric progression by the time it reached the polity. Why? Was it the government again? NO! It was just our greed revealing itself. I had to buy fuel, and because it was being hoarded by some greedy people, and I eventually bought 10 litres for two thousand naira! Do the math yourself. Transport fares doubled, even tripled in some areas. Even if our leaders are oblivious of the struggle and pain we find ourselves in, shouldn't the "common" man be more sympathetic to his fellow man? It is obvius that the forces we deal with are working on the minds and hearts of men and that place is one which our beautiful cliches and arguements cannot penetrate. Only God can reach these hidden places of the heart. The heart of men are in the hands of God...He turns them where He wills.
This is the season when we need wisdom, power and understanding beyond what the principalities of this age have. That kind of arsenal can only be accessed and harnessed in the place of prayer. I challenge you to go on your knees (or just take the most suitable position) and begin to pray.
When it comes to the issues that relate to this nation and our role as the agency of change, we need to access a dimension of power and wisdom that is way beyond this realm. It seems we don't want to agree that our ideologies, concepts and knowledge ALONE can't deal with the issues that we face in this nation. It is obvious that there has been such a refinement in our programs and events that were not there some five or six years ago. The captions of our programs are now more catchy and interesting. We have become really sophisticated and hi-tech. The question that comes to me is simple, how has that affected the nation?
Of course, because we don't want to be associated with the image of the "spooky" person who "spiritualizes" everything, we end up in a ditch on the other side of the divide, where everything must make sense before we accept it. A place where we believe in the power of persuasion and intelligent discourses. Just incase we have forgotten, the enemies we are warring against are not human. They aren't easily persuaded (and particularly not by our clumsy human wisdom). The enemies we are contending with have been around here longer than any human system, concept or ideology so you can be sure their wisdom supersedes ours by a long shot!
The issues that we tackle in Nigeria relate to greed on the personal level primarily and this came so clear to me after this recent fuel hike and the resulting NLC strike.Another thing that was clear to me was that ideologies, concepts and proper English are not enough to tackle the forces we are fighting against.
The ten naira increase in fuel grew in geometric progression by the time it reached the polity. Why? Was it the government again? NO! It was just our greed revealing itself. I had to buy fuel, and because it was being hoarded by some greedy people, and I eventually bought 10 litres for two thousand naira! Do the math yourself. Transport fares doubled, even tripled in some areas. Even if our leaders are oblivious of the struggle and pain we find ourselves in, shouldn't the "common" man be more sympathetic to his fellow man? It is obvius that the forces we deal with are working on the minds and hearts of men and that place is one which our beautiful cliches and arguements cannot penetrate. Only God can reach these hidden places of the heart. The heart of men are in the hands of God...He turns them where He wills.
This is the season when we need wisdom, power and understanding beyond what the principalities of this age have. That kind of arsenal can only be accessed and harnessed in the place of prayer. I challenge you to go on your knees (or just take the most suitable position) and begin to pray.
2 comments:
Your blog is very interesting!
Please, send me the photo of your pc desk and the link of your blog.
I'll publish on my blog!.
Thanks Frank
EMAIL: pcdesktop1@gmail.com
Thanks for the compliment.
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