This space was inspired by my personal experiences in Africa and abroad and a realisation that the solutions to the problems and challenges of Africa and the world for that matter will not be found by entrusting them to the politicians of today.
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When one reads articles in the media one must always leave room for doubt. In recent times I have seen the reportage on events involving the spring uprising to Ivory Coast and events in Ghana.
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THE SITUATION IN LIBYA MAKES ME DECIDEDLY UNCOMFORTABLE AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH MY FEELINGS ABOUT GADDAFI.
Believing in and standing for something you believe in
This period of fasting has been particularly poignant for me on a personal level as I have witnessed the departure of two significant mentors in my life. Firstly the recently departed the Regional Chief Imam of Ashanti and my Dearest Brother and friend Gbegi Ojora. They were pillars who provided me with guidance and inspiration at my most difficult of times. Their sudden departure has been a won the same day. May God bless their soul.
In a friendship,
We’re free to expose,
Parts of ourselves,
Nobody else knows.But the thing that sustains it
And sets it apart,
Is not something spoken,
It’s a bond of the heart.True friends are rare,
In a lifetime two or three,
I’m so glad it happened,
Between you and me!
Progressing and achieving something worthwhile in your life requires being ever-ready to extend yourself and experience effort. There are no free lunches in this life. At least none that satisfy your hunger for more.
Herbert Mensah accompanied former President Jerry John Rawlings on an extensive tour in Somalia and surrounds.
Here are his views. (Player may take a few seconds to launch.)
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As Ramadan starts this year I am in Equatorial Guinea with HE Former President Rawlings raising both awareness and continuing with an appeal for funds and assistance to alleviate the pain and suffering of those still alive and experiencing one of the worst famines in the Horn of Africa. The epicenter of this famine disaster is Somalia and whilst the global world reacts Africa also has to react and quickly too.Begin forwarded message:
Fear not… For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,
2 Timothy 1:7-9 NASB
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For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God
Romans 8:14-16 KJV
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The LORD the Shepherd of His People
A Psalm of David.The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff,
they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.Psalm 23 NKJV
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Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith
that saves is faith in Him.Meditation 7/24 – 7/30 Submit to God 1 Peter 5:6-11 MSG Submit to God; Resist the Devil
So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.
He Gets the Last Word
Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith.
The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ–eternal and glorious plans they are! – will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does.
1 Peter 5:6-11 The Message
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Our strength is in the Lord! Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.
Ephesians 6:10,11 NASB
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13,14 NIV
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From the end of the earth
will I cry unto thee,
when my heart is overwhelmed:
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.For thou hast been a shelter for me,
and a strong tower from the enemy.I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever:
I will trust in the covert of thy wings.Psalm 61:2-4 KJV
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You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:1-3 NKJV
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Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith
that saves is faith in Him.Meditation 7/24 – 7/30 Submit to God 1 Peter 5:6-11 NLT Submit to God; Resist the Devil
So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.
Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the Devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour. Take a firm stand against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are.
In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power is his forever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:6-11 NLT
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Revive us O, Lord! Revive us, and we will call upon Your name.
O LORD God of hosts, restore us;
Cause Your face to shine upon us,
and we will be saved.Psalm 80:18b, 19 NASB
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Though you have made me see troubles,
many and bitter,
You will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
You will again bring me up.Psalm 71:20 NIV
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Come, and let us return to the LORD;
For He has torn, but He will heal us;
He has stricken, but He will bind us up.After two days He will revive us;
On the third day He will raise us up,
That we may live in His sight.Let us know,
Let us pursue the knowledge of the LORD.
His going forth is established as the morning;
He will come to us like the rain,
Like the latter and former rain to the earth.Hosea 6:1-3 NKJV
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Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
thou wilt revive me:
thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against
the wrath of mine enemies,
and thy right hand shall save me.The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me:
thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever:
forsake not the works of thine own hands.Psalm 138:7,8 KJV
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Thanks be unto God for His wonderful gift:
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God
is the object of our faith; the only faith
that saves is faith in Him.Meditation 7/24 – 7/30 Submit to God 1 Peter 5:6-11 CEV Submit to God; Resist the Devil
Be humble in the presence of God’s mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes. God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord’s followers are suffering just as you are.
But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That’s why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. God will be in control forever! Amen.
1 Peter 5:6-11 CEV
