George Pantophlet
January 1, 2009
We are at the beginning of the year 2009. For some or many of us the year Two thousand and eight was filled with its joys and sorrows it was filled with its mountains and valleys. But in the midst of it all I do hope we have learnt from our past experiences. There is saying "The longer we live life will teach us who we are. What is in the past we cannot change but learning from it we can and building on it we should. There is a thing call hope which we should never let go of. I don’t know what your resolution for the year 2009 is but don’t let your tradition compromise your future. Two thousand and nine will never be like 2008. We must determine to make a better life four ourselves and our family. We must restore the broken relationships where it is possible. The bible says if it be possible live peaceably with all men. We are not an island to ourselves because we rise and fall together. This is the way God made us and if we follow the principles laid down in his manual (Bible) this world will be a better place.
There are many negative predictions for 2009 in connection with the global financial crisis and all indications are that we will not be spared. How long it will last nobody knows. Some say 12, 16 or 24 months. What I want to encourage us all to do is to plan for the future. But at the same time live life one day at a time.Be anxious for nothing but in everything give God thanks.
My family and I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Healthy and Prosperous 2009. May God bless us all.