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An Open Letter; The Role of the Church in politics and governance today. By Abraham Great

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Dear beloved Leaders, Elders and Fathers, peace and grace be multiplied to you and to every reader of this message. Let me begin with this Yoruba proverb “oro ki wuwo ka f’obe bu” which simply means “words cannot be too heavy to require cutting it with a knife.” . With the just concluded election in mind, it is necessary to appeal to us on the need to bridge our religious, tribal and political divide, step by step, piece by piece towards building a sustainable “one-nation” , Nigeria.

        As a body with unique and unfettered access to God’s gift - the Holy Spirit, our greatest strength is to divinely align our congregants and the nation to the will of God Almighty. 

We can gain greater influence both economically and spiritually if we position ourselves as the light of the nation, and not just the star of our individual churches, and continue to broaden the light that shines collectively within us that darkness and its elements cannot comprehend. We should be the bridge between communities, the hope for reconciliation, and the resource center for integrity, ethics and values.
Based on the countless challenges that faced our nation on her path to greatness, now is not the time for us to retreat into our shells, look the other way or move on “as if nothing happened” or to distance ourselves from the current administration. Instead, this is the time that we should lend our hands of support in prayer, faith and anointing, as our leaders continue to demonstrate the virtue of loyalty to the country, the body of Christ, and to God. The recent moves from CAN to stretch a hand of fellowship to the government in power should be commended rather than criticised.

       Though It is conspicuously evident that our nation has been polarized by greedy politicians who take advantage of the already existing divisions in the land to further create a split even within our folds while their sanity is at the mercy of grandiose delusions. As with politics, there will always be more than meets the eye. It also not a hidden fact, that Nigerians have been manipulated, in many ways by various beneficiaries of the democratic process.

      As the body of Christ, we must remain 100% committed to non-partisanship as a founding principle of our mission and in our work, as a unifier, not a divider, not undermining any conversation pertaining to the state of affairs in the nation. Although in the past, we might have erroneously ignored some conversations, brazenly taken sides, and appeared clandestine in our support for candidates that appease to our minds, even from the pulpit. We need to do more than those. Now is the time to launch re-invigorated dialogue and movement.
       There is no doubt that the world is under a great turmoil at the moment, even the greatest countries in the world are having a moment of disunity, obstructions, abuse, waste and corruption. These are all in fulfilment of the scriptures concerning the last days and the attendant difficulties. 

Our role as the church:
• This is the time to stay awake, alert, participate in whatever ways we can to create understanding, knowledge, and a more peaceful Nigeria to shine the light in the midst of this gross darkness that has crept in on the World.
• To amplify our collective voice for support, nonviolence and peaceful co-existence.
• To teach our members value for righteousness, justice, forgiveness, unity, love and equity in our churches.
• To begin grooming and investing in young men and women who would eventually penetrate the political sphere bearing the doctrine of honesty and integrity.
• Aligning ourselves with our brothers and sisters in power and giving them maximum support, they need to help function effectively in their assignment.
• As a body, we need to invest in research and development, take interest in analytical data gathering, endeavour to institutionalize standards, frameworks, procedures and best practices around the world.
• Let us negotiate with the present government to set up a committee who would revisit and review the 2014 National Confab Report so that would have been justified that no stone is left unturned by this administration towards economic growth, wealth creation and poverty alleviation. We have an opportunity as a people to harmoniously rewrite the history of our nation.

Without the above mentioned, it would be almost impossible to mitigate the tribal, religious and cultural divides amongst us, our members are already broken into factions and mini denominations within us. Suspicion and mistrust due to political leanings is at an all-time high and very worrisome. The adversary can only prey on our lack of response to these situations. However, we can do better by responding with wisdom, and by building systems for structural reform.
Although with so many changes that are happening in our political process lately, I would enjoin all our leaders to re-double their commitment in forming strong allies with leaders with credibility for the common good, doing everything they could to bring us to the shore, influencing nations, understanding political permutations, engaging in innovative economic reforms, reviving our infrastructure while preventing every atom of corruption. Such leaders will not merely be heroes, they will be forever cherished.

      This should begin with us engaging members of other faiths in constructive dialogue on issues such as security, skills acquisition, poverty eradication, and education. We must never forget that we are not just the light of the church; but the light of the world.  When a leadership that is impacting a nation is trying to engage all stake holders in nation building, it is rewarding that we embrace such dialogue.

      Let me conclude by submitting that it is way too late for anyone to Islamize our great nation, Nigeria. And it will help if we stop propagating this anecdotal rumour, which breeds fear, despair and above all spread hatred and inhibits our primary mission; soul winning. Let’s invest our energies gainfully and for the glory of our Lord Saviour.

With gratitude to God.

Abraham Great,
Convener, Diaspora Connect & Founder – He Lives Bible Church

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The Limit Breaker conference Namibia: Miracles, Deliverance climax Day 1 of the Program ….

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The Limit Breaker conference Namibia: Miracles, Deliverance climax Day 1 of the Program ….

 

The most talk about in Town family Liberation Program, The Limit Breaker conference has begun in Namibia with diverse kinds of miracles, Deliverance and restoration of lost Glory just to mention but Few.

The good people of Namibia who have been expecting the Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor in the Land said truly Elohim is using his Servant to set the captive free, a faithful who did not want her name to be mentioned said the deliverance she received at the conference, the first day will ever remain in her memory, why because God unravel the mystery behind the Problem she is facing, she also confirmed that immediately the man of God releases that words into her life, she felt strange torch and she knows that all her predicament is over..

Teaching on the Topic “Cancelling the Trans -generation and bloodline records, The Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Dr Chris Okafor said No deliverance is Possible without the name of Jesus Christ and the Power of God.

The Global Prophet also remarked that you cannot seek for Deliverance without Jesus Christ because he is our Redeemer and Deliverance.

The Generational Prophet of God Dr Chris Okafor highlighted that to break out from the trans-generation and bloodline records, you must be a prayer warrior, as a good Christian the only weapon that destroys bloodline pattern is Prayer, when you pray you are presenting your case file to Elohim and he will definitely answer.

Also you must be a kingdom investor, when you partners with God, he partners with you too.

The Apostle of altars also highlighted that for you to be able to cancel transgenerational problems, you must be a soul Winner, when you win a soul for God, he sets you free from predicament and bloodlines problems.

Mind blowing miracles were recorded at the day 1 of the Limit Breaker conference in Namibia, the Mighty Hand of God was Evidential throughout the day, Elohim uses his servant even more than before at the conference as evil altars were set on fire, Glory of many people that attended the conference were restored, awaiting mothers carried there miracle babies.

The Limit Breaker conference Namibia continues on 30th October 2024 by 5pm at the same Venue.

According to the servant of God, if you are in Namibia and it environ, Don’t allow anything to stop you from attending day 2 of the conference, God is ready to open each and everyone’s case file and as you come your Life will never remain the same

 

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Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker

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Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

Famous Global Prophet better known as The Generational Prophet of God by faithful Dr Chris Okafor has landed in Namibia for a life changing Prophetic conference tagged the Limit Breakers.

He received a heroic welcome to Namibia by his Sons and daughter in the Country, Cultural display met Prophetic invasion as he was welcome ..

In his Goodwill messages and Greetings from the Entire Grace Nation Family in Nigeria to Namibia People, The Man of God Expresses Loves from the entire Grace Nation family saying the blessings we enjoy in Nigeria will always abide with all the good people of Namibia.

Meanwhile The convener of Chris Okafor World outreach Ministry (COWOM) and Senior Pastor Grace Nation world-wide Dr Chris Okafor declared that it is the turn of Namibia to recieves there blessing from God saying when God visit any country with a revival Like The Limit Breaker conference,any kind of Limits will be broken, it is the turn of Namibia to cross to the other side of Prosperity and Blessings.

I want to use this medium to invite all and Sundry in Namibia and environs to join me, Let us pray together to seek the face of God over the Land of Namibia because with such Prophetic encounter in the Land ,Namibia will never remain the same Dr Chris Okafor invites all.

The venue for the 3 days Prophetic conference tagged The Limit Breaker is Sam Nujoma Stadium, Katutura Windhoek, Namibia and the Time is 5pm Daily,

Date- Tuesday 29th- Thursday 31st October 2024.

 

Popular Global Prophet Dr Chris Okafor Arrives Namibia for a 3- day Prophetic Conference The Limit Breaker.

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The Power of Accepting Your Past – Prudent Ludidi

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Prudent Ludidi on Consequences of Unhealed Emotional Pain and Trauma

The Power of Accepting Your Past – Prudent Ludidi

 

 

 

Today, I want to address something that holds many of us back: our struggle to accept our past. We’ve all found ourselves trapped in cycles of regret, shame, and guilt, replaying mistakes and wishing we could go back. But the reality is, we can’t change what’s already happened. The past, with all its challenges, is a part of us and has shaped who we are today. Refusing to accept it only leads us to reject parts of ourselves.

 

The Power of Accepting Your Past - Prudent Ludidi

 

 

Accepting our past doesn’t mean dwelling on it. It means acknowledging it, learning from it, and then moving forward with clarity and strength. When we do this, we free ourselves from shame and guilt, forgive both ourselves and others, gain closure, and open doors to peace and confidence.

 

 

However, without acceptance, we risk remaining stuck in a cycle of regret and anger, missing out on present moments, and continuing patterns of self-destructive behavior. We may even find ourselves struggling with anxiety and depression, weighed down by what we haven’t come to terms with.

 

 

How Do We Begin to Accept Our Past?

 

1. Practice Self-Compassion – Be kind to yourself, as you would with a friend.

 

2. Acknowledge Your Feelings – Allow yourself to feel. Don’t suppress or ignore.

 

3. Reframe Negative Experiences – See them as part of your growth, not just mistakes.

 

4. Focus on the Present – Let today be your priority, not yesterday.

 

5. Take Small Steps Toward Healing – Acceptance is a journey. Begin one step at a time.

 

 

Remember, your past is a chapter of your story, not the entire book. You are more than your mistakes and regrets. You are unique, talented, and worthy, capable of growth, learning, and change. Accepting your past takes courage, but it’s worth every effort.

 

 

When you recognize and honor your experiences, you open yourself up to healing and peace. You’ll start to see your past not as a burden, but as a foundation for a brighter future.

 

 

Embrace Your Story

 

 

Don’t shy away from your past. Confront it, allow yourself to feel, and learn. You are not alone in carrying scars from your past. Many of us do, but what truly matters is how we choose to live with them. We can let them hold us back, or we can use them as fuel for growth.

 

 

 

Choosing to accept your past makes the present more vibrant and meaningful, filling it with purpose and life. With acceptance, you’ll find a renewed sense of freedom and peace, empowering you to live fully in the present and look forward to the future.

 

 

 

You are strong, resilient, and capable of growth. Let’s commit today to accept our pasts, embrace our scars, and celebrate our imperfections. Let’s start living fully, with our eyes fixed on a brighter future.

 

 

Thank you.

 

 

As you read this, take a moment to reflect on your journey. What lessons have you learned from your past? Feel free to share your story and inspire others to embrace theirs. Together, we can move forward with strength and hope.

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