The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer, NEPAD Nigeria,
Princess Gloria Akobundu, has said that Christians suffer in life
because they fail to appreciate the enormous powers in the Word of
God by refusing to constantly praise Him in all situations and at all
times.
Princess Akobundu, who was speaking as Chief Host on the occasion
of the Annual Love Feast of the NEPAD Interdenominational Fellowship
Group, which was held today at NEPAD Nigeria in Abuja, called on
Christians to imbibe positive attitudes in all their affairs in life,
stressing that God has deposited in everyone all that we need to
succeed and that our constant attitudes of murmuring and fault-
finding are always the reason it appears God is far from us.
While describing attitude as key to both success and failure, the
NEPAD Nigeria boss enjoined members of the Fellowship to let the
Word of God be their guiding light always.
In her words: “Our attitude towards our fellow human beings, our jobs
and even with our leaders and those beneath us, like the gatemen,
portrays so much how we stand with God and how we can change the
world.
It doesn’t matter how long you carry the Bible, but affinity with
the Word is all we need. You must proclaim the Word at all times
and speak good things about your fellow man, about yourself, about
your spouse and about your children.
In fact, all your power lies in the spoken Word to change and bring to bear
whatever you desire in life”.
Earlier, while welcoming members to the occasion, the Coordinator
of the Group, Henry Enofu said the Annual Love Feast was an occasion
to thank God for His faithfulness in the ending year. He used the
occasion to enjoin members to continue to live lives that were pleasing
to God. Also speaking on the topic: Qualities of a Good Christian, Mr.
Charles Ofurunna identified such virtues as faith, long-suffering,
gratitude and belief in God as essential characteristics of a good
Christian life.
The occasion ended with praises, thanksgiving and sharing of various
kinds of food and drinks.
Nkem Anyata-Lafia
SA (Media & Publicity)
NEPAD Nigeria
