Lose Revolution

As long as the term "Revolution" continues to be loosely flaunted the people will continue to be largely disappointed by the revolutionaries. There has never been a reason for a revolution in Liberia since it's founding. Even today, as the country has plummeted to its lowest level, a revolution is unnecessary. A political party that came into being for the sole purpose of liberating its people has ended up enslaving the people.

The people must know this: Until you wake up from the deep sleep you've been in, dreaming, for the last 40 years, you will continue to suffer untold hardships and misery. You will continue to go to bed hungry. People. Wake up from the deep sleep you have been in since 1980. This is 2019. Nineteen years since the new Millennium and you are still wrapping your feces in plastic bag and throwing it into the yard next door. Because the revolutionaries promised to build you outside toilets. Civilization itself has taken leaps- transformation beyond our wildest imagination. But you, the Liberian masses, are still dreaming. Wait. Keep waiting.*

The people who promised you "the world" are themselves living large in the world. Money is no problem for them. They are wealthy, thanks to you. They are enjoying daily the finer things of life. You are stuck living and breathing garbage and filth. Your children are growing up with stinky pools of dirty water and thrash as their playmates. Your heroes' children have swimming pools and flower gardens in their backyards. Your heroes' other children live in the "White" people country. Your own nar children will be houseboy and housegirl for them whenever they come to Liberia for vacation.You wanted revolution! You got it now!!! *

While you are yelling outdated slogans all over the place your giants are growing taller and fairer and shiny. Meanwhile, your faith in them increases. The richer they get, the poorer you become. Worse of all, you are still in your deep sleep and dreaming of more of your own giants to wave a magic revolutionary wand. Keep the faith, my people. Your giants are keeping their faith; they are faithful to their own deep pockets. 

Time to ask Almighty God to open your eyes, Liberian people. Seek Jesus Christ to fix your hearts and stretch your mind. Give up animistic beliefs and practices. Give up the heathen mentality. God can help your. Ask God to show you what is good for you. Trust God alone.

Srvt. Hortense Duarma Grimes (~HortenseInspiration)
Servant of the Living God
DO IT FOR CHRIST Ministries

* Writing includes local Liberian vernacular

Same God Today, Liberia

Once upon a time I could worry more than anybody on earth. As my Christian faith matured and deepened, I ditched the habit of worrying and resigned my self appointed reign as Head of the International Worry Association. A tight walk with Jesus made the difference.

It startled me that I’ve spent the better of today lost in thought about Liberia. To the extent that it bordered on worry. What happened to my native country? How and when will this stage be over? Is there no end to the long winding path? Will the nation be adrift for another 40 years? How does a place rebuild from such disintegration?  And so on and on and on my thoughts wandered.

I needed to reminiscence about non-fictional leaders who are elevated heroes etched in my mind. I turned to old memories and nostalgia. Two ordinary persons who emerge as super world leaders have heroically held my fascination by their handling of the superlative power entrusted to them.

In an elementary school History class, after first learning about Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir, I gobbled every piece of information I could find on this remarkable, fearless and strong woman. My being a lifelong avid reader with an insatiable thirst for knowledge, the same fascination with the intricacies and exhaustion of politics and leadership was reignited when I discovered the fictional writings of renowned British author Jeffrey Archer. I was enthralled with his titles. Shall We Tell The President; Kane and Abel; Not a Penny More Not a Penny Less; First Among Equals. And my all time favorite, The Prodigal Daughter.

Decades later another leader, President Barack Obama of the USA, would equally fascinate me like did Mrs. Meir. Watching old videos of Mr. Obama’s visit to Kenya, East Africa, and other clips of his reign erased my lingering sad mood today about Liberia and offered inspiration. Somewhere in my mind’s eye I see a rising Liberia. New visionary leaders. New nation builders.

I harbor no political ambitions. My life has twisted away from such an arena. My life has other focuses and new pathways. I have been called by God and assigned a different kind of human management. Mentality reshaping by the sheer power of the Gospel message and the principles of Christ. Spiritual Rehabilitation. This is in itself superlative work.

It is the same God who can elevate one place. The visionary leaders we need in Liberia, God can fashion. That 360 degree turnaround Liberia desperately needs, God can orchestrate. God has it in his absolute power to redirect that country until the World stands at attention and marvel. I have to trust that my Sovereign God has a plan. The Bible say, with man that is impossible. But with God nothing shall be impossible. God will raise up a cadre of visionary nation builders to buttress the few patriots already in the country. And thus began the steep climb back to the top.  Liberia shall rise.

I literally spent about ten hours today pondering, dissecting, and just plain ole thinking about Liberia. Lord have mercy! Lord have mercy! Lord fix it as only you can. Almighty God help us. In Jesus name we pray. 

Srvt. Hortense Duarma Grimes
Servant of the Living God
DO IT FOR CHRIST Ministries


P.S. By the way, my friend, did you keep Third Watch tonight? Find your way to prayer. God is wide awake. I just left His face. I know I wear him out. But what else to do! He is all I know, my sovereign Lord God Almighty. Make Him yours too. Call... Pray.