Such a beautiful country, beautiful landscapes, diversity of people and cultures. There is so much to South Africa that makes it one of the most beautiful countries in the world, yet there is also the bad. The negativity, the crime, the corruption, the racism and the list goes on and on...
While we were on holiday in Australia I could see how a country could function where the taxpayers money goes where it is supposed to go. Speaking to some of the South Africans who immigrated to Australia sooner or later there is a negativity towards South Africa. Reading the newspapers, online comments on Facebook and different articles it just seems that more and more people are becoming negative over our country. Even to the extent that they say we are heading for another war...
How is it that a country that is so beautiful can be so detested at the same time...
I love this country, I have a passion for this country. I love the people of this country, the diversities and differences we share is what makes it so amazing.
In the beginning of the year God gave me a fresh burden for this country. Saying that "as long as He is God, we cannot afford to lose hope for this country." I know that God has a plan for South Africa, and maybe, just maybe, the trials we are facing, the difficulties we are going through are a grace. It forces us to be dependant on Him, it forces us to look to Him as our only means of hope. It forces us to Turn 2 God...
As believers we have a responsibility here in South Africa. We have a part to play in what God wants to do here. I have no problem with believers immigrating to other countries because God told them to do so, but running away is simply disobedience.
God is God. He is still in control. And we have to look to Him. As long as He is God, which is forever, there is still hope. That hope is alive inside of us, Christ in us - the hope of glory. And we can share that hope with others. We CAN fight for this country, by praying for it, for our leaders, by sharing the truth about Jesus with people we do life with and by not conforming to what society is saying.
These are words from the old South African anthem written by C.J. Langenhoven. May it truly ring true in our hearts...
"As our fathers trusted humbly, teach is Lord, to trust thee still; Guard our land and guide our people in Thy way to do Thy will."
Let's strive to do God's will together!
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