The Lord Jesus Alone Has The Answer
Rev. Br. Kenneth Chigozie Alamezie, BSS

"if there's ever anything we can't do by sheer application/observation of civility, it's sustaining good relationship with others...Ken Alamezie, BSS

There is this proverb that says: “If you want to go fast, walk alone; if you want to go far, walk with others.” Apparently, the Creator made us in such a way that we’ll always need the cooperation of one another to achieve much and to make meaningful and lasting impact in the world as well as in the life of fellow men. Our respective gifts and talents when combined together in perfect love and mutual understanding will always yield tremendous benefits than what’s usual, as no single tree can or will ever make a forest.
I believe we were created to be in relationship with others in other to complement each other and in so doing help bring out the best put in us, go far in life, as suggested by that proverb. Yet we cannot rule out the very fact that many have made a hell of mistakes in life and as a result wrecked their life’s boat almost beyond repair because of relationships they got themselves into. Still, choosing the lonely path, the unfriendly boulevard called ’on my own lane’ proves to be more frightening and to a very large extent dangerous.
Indeed we need one another to keep up with life’s pace, especially in this era of prevailing chaos. But Self-love has shown itself as being the major problem threatening the very basis of peaceful co-habitation and flourishing meaningful relationship amongst men. Thus it needs to be radically confronted, if we must achieve the very aim of making the world a better place for everyone, regardless of racial, religious differences and otherwise, through mutual self building.
The effect of self-love is evidently overriding the very meaning of life and conspicuously threatening the continuity of human existence in the world. Almost everything worthwhile in the human world, indeed virtues that distinguish us from mere wild animals, is today sacrificed on the polluted altar of self-centeredness. The consequence of which is not hidden---inhumanity of man to man. Escalating poverty, even in the midst of plenty, prevalent indifference to the plight of the poor and afflicted---and that prevailing even in the body of Christ, unrestricted pursuit of sexual gratification, the result being the upsurge of rape cases in families and society, and more are the outcome of this evil trend. Presently, the girl child is no longer safe in a world/family in which she belongs. She has become the prey. She is now being preyed on by even those she loves and truly trusts; those who customarily should’ve given her the protection and guidance needed for healthy growth and development. In some families today, the fathers, and perhaps because the mothers are scarcely around to monitor questionable activities in the house, have become like lions preying on their innocent little daughters to quench selfish craving for sex. Today’s parents are becoming so lackadaisical to that which should’ve made their priority---the holistic training of their kids. Even, some fathers in some families have gone so depraved, that taking their daughters to bed makes no difference to them anymore. Evidences of such abound. This evil practice—atrocious as it is--- has become a routine in many a family today.
No doubt these and more have made life’s journey extremely thorny. And in an attempt to find consolation, to find love, to find meaning and fulfillment to life, we give ourselves over and over again to others only to be hurt more each time. A relationship is started today with beautiful dreams and high hopes, only to be shattered tomorrow by the fiery blows of egotism. Thus, too often, many view life as being unfair, while to some others, it’s not worth living.
Truly, there is an answer to the pain of lost love, crashed hopes and dashed dreams. Hope comes through Jesus Christ, the son of God. He offers healing for the wounds you feel right now. He offers to walk with you through difficult times and laugh with you when life goes well.
Why? Because Jesus understands that we live in a damaged world. One beset by all forms of evil. He knows that you bear the pain of broken relationships and shattered dreams. Your pain matters to God. He wants to free you from the hurt that rules your life and love you unconditionally.
Jesus has the power to change your reality because He took the pain and shame of our sin at the cross. The Samaritan woman with serial shattered relationships encountered Christ, and He made out of her condition the message/testimony that stirred the people of her town to repentance. Stories abound in Scripture and even today, where Our Lord made and still makes the best story out of hellish conditions. He rose from the dead with the promise that we can have new life in Him.
Christ’s love is perfect and never causes harm. His love is pure and healing, washing away the pain and heartache life has dealt us.
Life and love are gifts that are meant to be shared. Share your life with Christ and experience His love first hand. God bless you!
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