Patriotic Vibes #001

I come from the “Papua” part of “Papua New Guinea”

But people don’t know of the Papuan part or the New Guinea part

They only know Papua New Guinea

They don’t know that there are four regions

"So ask me where I'm from and I'll tell you I'm from PNG." ~Hally~

To which our looks and languages and customs differ

They only know we are uniquely diverse

They don’t know some of us have afro hair and while others have curly or straight hair

Or that our skin colours differ from black, white and brown

All they know is that we are Melanesian

That’s why I choose not to confine myself to particular provincial group

Because you then develop an ethnocentric mentality

So ask me where I’m from and I’ll tell you I’m from PNG

Because at the end of the day I write down my citizenship as being a Papua New Guinean 

NOT a Papuan

#PNGUP

September 14^th2016

Christian Life

Sometimes we need to evaluate our lives and identify; who we were and who we are

Being a Christian is not easy and I’m telling you this from experience. It’s because once you become a Christian, you are no longer of this world (John 17: 16 - "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world."). Everyone believes they are Christian, even our own country chooses to be identified as a “Christian” country. So who is a Christian? How is a TRUE Christian identified?  Yes, a person can have the values of a Christian, but do values make one a Christian? No, even atheists have “Christian” values. Neither does what we wear on the outside, many people claim to be Christian’s based on their dressing, but deep down they do not know God. For me, I believe that a true Christian is that knows for certain they will spend eternity with Christ and who is one desires to serve the Lord and know more about God for the rest of their days here on earth. That is who a real Christian is. It doesn’t matter about how many times you fail or you go off track, we all do – but what really matters is that you come back to God and dwell in His presence.

Being a Christian would be similar like living in the era of racism – black people were denied basic human rights and were picked on, mistreated and even killed by the white people. That is basically the life of a Christian here on earth – we are no longer of the world anymore so we are unwelcome. The physical realm we live in and see are unaware of the personal decision we made to follow Christ, but that is not the same in the spiritual realm. On the day you accepted Christ and chose to follow Him, Heaven rejoiced (Luke 15: 10 – “Likewise I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”) and the enemy too was well aware of your choice to follow Christ, making you a target on their list. How? By increasing the temptations that surround you, and distracting you from following in the steps of Christ.

We need to evaluate our lives, who we were and who we are. Since the time you met Christ, has your life been getting better? If yes, what is contributing to it becoming better? If not, then where have I placed Christ in my life?

"God allows all situations into our lives"

This world is corrupt and its systems are manipulated, it blinds us from seeing how much we need to rely upon God, causing us to believe that if we want something done, we need to do it on our strength. It throws at us distractions such as; problems, worries, work load, idols (movies, daydreams, electronic games etc.) that clutter our minds and create an illusion that we “have too much” and that there is “no time” for God. But God is a God of order, you just need to commit your ways unto Him and TRUST Him. That is the only way we grow and our faith is extended. God allows all situations into our lives to mold and shape us, but it’s how we take it; you can take it as an obstacle, or you can take the Potter molding His clay.

May God Heal PNG

Corruption. Patriotism. Justice.  Freedom.

All present within any state, whether it be Democratic, Republican or Communist

There is no peace and no true justice. All systems are manipulated, and PNG isn’t excluded

The cries of many often fall on deaf ears; such as our sisters in the Middle East, crying out for peace for the past 5 years and our brothers across the border in West Papua fighting for freedom for over 50 years today.

Power blinds the heart of man and turns it cold as ice, they lose sight of their duties to ensure peace and prosperity throughout the nation and their souls are drowned in greed and self-righteousness.

Pray for our country. Pray for our leaders. May God heal PNG.

We live in the society of veto power and we can see that now. No matter what the majority says those in power still overrule. Maybe we need change, but what sort of change? Change in the mindsets of people? Change of leaders? Or change in the system?

Traditionally there are two forms of ruling systems here in PNG.

The Chieftain system and the Big Man system and forty years aren’t long enough to erase our traditional systems. So technically, PNG currently has three systems of ruling in place: The Chieftain system, the Big Man system and the Westminster system

See now where the problem is?

With majority of our people living in the rural areas, come elections they will vote based on the system that is practiced in their region. This is a fact, and because the Big Man system is practiced almost right across PNG obviously the wealthy and well educated candidates will be elected into Parliament. That is why we find some members in parliament to be patriotic and act in the best interest of their country well, while others do quite the opposite.

As citizens of Papua New Guinea, we need to properly evaluate where our country is heading. We can be the voice of the silent majority in the rural areas, but as the educated minority, will our fellow brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, aunties, uncles and bubus forever remain the silent majority? When will there be a balance in the scale and how can I contribute towards achieving that balance? Is our political system really doing us justice? These are questions we need to ask ourselves before making our next move.

In 1971, in an ABC interview with Late Sir John Guise, he mentioned that the Westminster system was not going to work for PNG that it would bring problems and I think we can see that now. Maybe it’s time some of the great PNG minds get together (those who know about PNG Ways, customs and culture and those who know about the international system and its political systems) to develop an integrated political system that will be beneficial to the nation of PNG.

(Interview with Sir John Guise - http://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/monday-conference-png/clip2/?nojs )

#MayGODhealPNG

Fulfilling My Purpose: Day 2

Day 2 – May 4^th 2016

I have been feeling stressed, lazy and well basically not myself lately before I went to bed last night. This morning I woke up early and read my morning daily bread. For today’s title it was: “Victory in Distress”

Micah 7:8 – “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemies: when I fall,  shall rise; when I sit in darkness the Lord shall be a light unto me.”

I felt as though this verse was speaking to me. God was telling me not to fear, for the enemy rejoices for but a moment. God will raise me up from my distress, I just need to take heed of His voice and draw closer to Him. God’s light is prevailing and the enemy is not happy, but I rejoice for the keeper of Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. My life is placed in the hands of the Almighty God, and what he tells me to do that I will! Though none go with me, still I will follow, for if Christ be with me, who can be against me?

"Though none go with me, still I will follow"

I still need to be more energetic towards fulfilling my daily obligations. Lord help me.

Fulfilling My Purpose: Day 1

I have been on a spiritual journey for the past 40 days to find my purpose through reading Rick Warren’s book: “A purpose driven life”. It has inspired me, therefore I have decided to make an account of the next 30 days of my life after knowing my purpose.

Life purpose: (29/4/16)

God’s purpose for me is to kindle that fire of love for Him in this generation. For some, I will lead them directly to Christ and for others I will lead them towards Christ and for others I will just guide them towards Christ; place in them the seed that wonders about eternity and God in His own sovereignty will save them in His time. I am just to equip, warn and mentor them to ensure that they are in shape in are able to continue to achieve the will of God in their lives.

Day 1 – May 3^rd 2016

Since discovering and acknowledging God's purpose for me, I have been distracted and the Lord has warned me of the distractions and I need to remove them, because they are stumbling blocks towards me fulfilling my purpose. 

I have been distracted by mobile phone games, telling stories and social media. I use to have it under control but now I do not know. They just have been becoming addictive and such time consumers, I have also been filled with stress and frustration and many other negative feelings that I dislike. These have been some contributing factors towards keeping me stagnant in relation towards me fulfilling my purpose.

Today the Lord brought three people across my way and they all told me that they needed help, that they were suffering deep down beneath the surface and behind that fake smile they give to everyone telling them that they are okay. Because I have been distracted lately, my mind and heart has not been in tune so I could not do anything until I got myself right with God.

I have the serious urge to pray for them. But I have not spoken to them; but I need to seek God’s counsel first so that I know how to go about with fulfilling my purpose the best way I possibly can.

Lord help me.

Looking forward to the coming days