I hate it when my friends abroad make (negative) comments about home. We do this, We don't do this. We are backwards and will never move forward, We are corrupt, etc.
Maybe we are. But what are you doing about it?! Don't you think you are somewhat the reason we are not improving?! Negative comments and abandonment never fixed anything though.
So, basically in church today I got an epiphany. I do agree things need to change but the major question is where to start from? The reason things have not changed [in Nigeria] is because we (yes! you and I) have refused to accept to change things. We are too cynical...and that NEEDS to change.
First, we must change OUR LIVES. Stop living like money is everything. Believe it or not, there was actually a time we didn't need visas to go to other countries. And there were times when N 500 gave you about 400 pounds.
[Honor is much more greater than money...'cause when you get money, you'll eventually use it to get honor]
Second, we must change OURSELVES. Individuals must change. People no longer have values or teach values. Children and young adults have no one to look up to (in a positive light). We must regain values: know right from wrong, be respectful, be kind, be positive.
Third, if you are a Christian, you need to understand that our Christianity must change. How can non-Christians admire Christ, but have negative views on us, CHRISTians?! We do not need to compete against each other. We need to stop segregation within the house of God. We need to remember to focus on getting souls for Christ/ saving souls, rather than buying the most expensive somethings that'll end up not being used as often as you brush your teeth.
Change needs to come from me. It needs to come from YOU. What can you do to make a change in your community?! If one man (Martin Luther King Jr) could Have A Dream, why can't 5...10...200...1 million of us?!
P/S: R.I.P. to all the lost souls from the Dana airlines catastrophe (and nationwide). May your families, loved ones, and friends find comfort at this point in time.
Accept it or not...But It Shall Be Well.
(Have a great week everyone; as you practice patience, love, kindness, and gratitude)
xoxo
Maybe we are. But what are you doing about it?! Don't you think you are somewhat the reason we are not improving?! Negative comments and abandonment never fixed anything though.
So, basically in church today I got an epiphany. I do agree things need to change but the major question is where to start from? The reason things have not changed [in Nigeria] is because we (yes! you and I) have refused to accept to change things. We are too cynical...and that NEEDS to change.
First, we must change OUR LIVES. Stop living like money is everything. Believe it or not, there was actually a time we didn't need visas to go to other countries. And there were times when N 500 gave you about 400 pounds.
[Honor is much more greater than money...'cause when you get money, you'll eventually use it to get honor]
Second, we must change OURSELVES. Individuals must change. People no longer have values or teach values. Children and young adults have no one to look up to (in a positive light). We must regain values: know right from wrong, be respectful, be kind, be positive.
Third, if you are a Christian, you need to understand that our Christianity must change. How can non-Christians admire Christ, but have negative views on us, CHRISTians?! We do not need to compete against each other. We need to stop segregation within the house of God. We need to remember to focus on getting souls for Christ/ saving souls, rather than buying the most expensive somethings that'll end up not being used as often as you brush your teeth.
Change needs to come from me. It needs to come from YOU. What can you do to make a change in your community?! If one man (Martin Luther King Jr) could Have A Dream, why can't 5...10...200...1 million of us?!
P/S: R.I.P. to all the lost souls from the Dana airlines catastrophe (and nationwide). May your families, loved ones, and friends find comfort at this point in time.
Accept it or not...But It Shall Be Well.
(Have a great week everyone; as you practice patience, love, kindness, and gratitude)
xoxo
What can I say but THANK YOU!! for this piece..may more & more of us realize that change needs to start with us..& we shouldn't be waiting for others..Nigerians need a 180 degree change in mentality/attitude
ReplyDeleteyes we do. I'm glad more of us are realizing this. Hopefully we can all come together (even individually) and start changing.
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