Every now and then I pay attention to the negativity that
has a way of spewing out of some Liberians. It makes me want to declare
emergency fast and prayer for ten years! What do people want? A recent report criticized
President Ellen Sirleaf’s son, who is a doctor, for not going to Liberia to fight the
Ebola crisis. A few weeks ago, I read another report in which that same son,
the doctor, was criticized for being in Liberia, because, “…He’s just there to capitalize
(cash in) on the forthcoming Ebola funds.” Hear me, please: I do not know this
gentleman at all. I have never seen him, never met him nor have I any personal
knowledge or connection to Dr. Sirleaf. I am touching on this issue as a
Liberian native, a Christian woman and servant of God. Let us stop this madness
of tearing people down no matter what they do. Instead, LIFT one another up.
Ungratefulness is a terrible character trait to house. It quickly searches for
its neighbors—envy, jealousy, hatred, bitterness, and slander. Search deep in
your heart and pull that kind of thing out of you. Jerk it up from the root. Toss
it away. Liberians, we have a long way to go. Let’s start by being kind to one
another. Kindness takes on many forms. Let’s each appreciate the little good in
others, and their good deeds. The strangers are watching. How could Liberians
expect strangers to have positive statements about Liberians when all we
project about one another is nasty negative! Your let’s try my people. Let’s
try to get it right.
Servant Hortense Grimes
Founder, Do It For Christ Ministries
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