While people complain about rancid garbage in the city, only few among us take steps to help solve it. We expect the government to pick all our trash; yet we don’t discipline ourselves in keeping our streets clean. We want others to gather our mess.
Sometimes we do this to God. We pray for transformation but are not willing to work out. We want God to clean our mess. One thing is sure: He does forgive sins and cleanse it, but He won’t pick our mess. The consequences still remain.
God will not plant trees for us. He is not a hippie who will recycle your rubbish. Though He gives rain to the vegetable farmer and causes the seeds to grow, He will not be the one to cultivate the soil, water the plant or nurture it. That is partnership!
No single government can do everything for all. It cannot even meet the needs of everyone. For that, NGOs, non-profits institutions, and churches are, therefore, key players in the development of our nation.
We need not pray only, “Lord have mercy on our country!” We must express our love for country in practical steps. Report abuses to the right agency. Stop pointing fingers and hand me that brick! Let’s build a community where we can live in peace. Pray for righteous administrators in the government whose heart runs after the mission rather than commission.
While it is right to be heard about our concerns, let us do what we can for our country in unity. Some schools teach ideals only but are incapable of doing something to solve problems in the society. Instead of producing leaders, roles and responsibilities, they create rebels.
Ask for wisdom from above. How can I be a responsible citizen?
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