Inspite of the global pandemic, I bring you a message of hope. I say to you: keep faith alive. Look on the brighter side of life. In part two, one word that captioned the message was 'evolve'. It was emphasized that as individual this 'lockdown' provides an ample opportunity for you even at the beginning of a new decade to reflect on the past, reevaluate your priorities, and re-align with God, and your purpose in life. Every other thing is premised on this.
Today, we'll examine how families can leverage on the lockdown to become better. In the days gone by, most families had this special bonding. Couples were readily available for each other, as well as playing their individual and collective roles in the home. However, the genuine and legitimate need to survive under the increasing harsh economic conditions compelled couples to do more: take up extra jobs, work late into the nights, etc, sometimes even at the expense of family wellness. No one planned for what was to come. "We can always work things out", " I'll make it up next time", many reassured themselves. A little crack here, and a little one there, coupled with increasing pressure from all corners brought unimaginable blows to marriages. And what happened next? Separation, divorce, infidelity, delinquent children, and various forms of social vices became the order of the day.
There are those whose divorce papers would have been signed in court had the lockdown not been in place. There are families who in a long while had not seat to eat together in a long while. To the surprise of many couples, this lockdown is making them realize how far apart they have been. This lockdown has afforded some fathers the rare opportunity of observing some things that has become a habit in their children which they never knew. For once in a very long while, some persons had the opportunity of putting a call across to friends, and even distant relatives. Who says the lockdown is totally bad.
This lockdown presents unusual opportunities for hurting homes to be healed; for couples to renew their marital vows; for parents to bond with their children beyond the words of mouth. What a unique priviledge for the family as the bedrock of the society to be healed, and be righlty transformed. This is an opportunity for strained relationships to be strengthened. What a good way to begin the decade. Let your family make the most of this time. Imagine the level of damage that would be done to homes had this 'opportunity' not presented itself in this fashion. Yes many would have wished it didn't have to come this way. But I say to you, make the most of this opportunity to heal and be healed.
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Christopher Ogbebor
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