WANTED: CHANGE AGENTS

WANTED: CHANGE AGENTS
By Anyaogu Emeka
The world we live in has suddenly become unbearable; we now see and hear negative stories every day. Sin, Confusion, poverty and complaining have become the order of the day. Unfortunately, people have come to live with this menace, considering themselves to be victims and believing that they cannot do anything about it, therefore they accept anything the world throws at them.

This year’s general council youth week theme: ‘becoming a change agent’ is meant to address these issues. If there is anything we need at this chaotic period, it is change.

To effect this change therefore, the world is looking for problem solvers, people who will make new discoveries that will permanently put paid to the many social, political and economic ills that are plaguing the world today. We need Change Agents; those who are willing to change their own beliefs and begin to think outside the box. Such persons must live in the future, not in the present. Regardless of what is happening today, the person must have a vision of what should be and uses that as the governing sense of action.

Christians are the light of the world, if there is anybody who can bring this much desired change, it is you. I encourage you therefore to make yourself available to be used of God. This is not the time for complains and criticism but a time for action. Change can only come when we offer the necessary support to whoever is in authority. Rather than criticize and gossip, you can be an intercessor like Daniel, Mordecai, and Elijah of the bible days.

NB. To this end, PRAISEFOCUS will be dedicating a column for whoever feels passionate about this change and wants to ignite the same passion in others. If you have a message that could bring positive change to the youth of this church and the nation at large, you can forward your write-ups to praisefocus@yahoo.com. If the message is worthwhile, I promise you, we shall publish it on PRAISEFOCUS and together we shall make a big change in the world. PF