Proud to be  an Indian!

Reading: Joel  2:21-29

 

“Render  therefore to Caesar  the things that are  Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Mt 22:21)

 

We try our utmost to give to God what belongs to Him.  But  do we show  the  same devotion in giving to Caesar what is rightfully his?  I think we have  let down our  country in many  ways.

 

Take for example the way we talk  about our country. We degrade our country saying that it is dirty, the people cheat and take bribe, etc.  But what have  we done to improve the  situation at  least in a small way?  We must influence people  for  good.  Be thankful for the  developments in  the  country.

 

We must keep  our  country clean.  Start at  home.  Many  ladies care  the less  for cleanliness at home.  Fans, air-conditioners, wall- hangings, windows and  doors  must be periodically cleaned; keep your  neighbourhood clean.  Even  now  I see  people  travelling in cars throwing out  trash. Teach  your  children cleanliness. Do not evade  tax.  We claim  all benefits but  try to hide  our  money. How will the  government run  if we do not contribute our  mite? Let all your money dealings be through the bank. Let your hands be clean.

 

When  people  are  dying  for  want of food  we  waste so  much. Food,  water, electricity and  paper are  like  blood for the country. Never throw away food. Water is like gold, save every drop. Repair leaking taps. Don’t allow your overhead tank to overflow.  Minimize use  of electricity. Avoid  plastics. Cooperate with  the  country’s schemes.

 

Be involved  in some  social  activity. Help  your poor neighbours in some way. You can build toilets for some houses. You can adopt a slum or village  and  do whatever possible within your  means to develop  it.  See  that the  children are  healthy, educated and  well dressed. Some  hotel  or provision shop  or  supermarket may  be willing  to give  you  their unwanted stuff which  may  be used  for the  poor.  A Christian lady collects new  clothes from  a cloth  shop which  they  discard and  sends to the  poor in the  State of Odisha. Have  faith and  step out.  God will open doors  for you.

 

More than anything we should pray  for our country and  reach out to the  people.  “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made  for all people  — for kings and  all  those in  authority, that we  may  live  peaceful and  quiet lives  in all godliness and  holiness” (1 Tim  2:1,2).  Then  you’ll be proud  to be an Indian!

Dr. Lilian Stanley
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