Let Us Arise and Rebuild Barbados
It’s no secret that Barbados is currently going through an economic crisis. There are several formulae proposed from different sources aimed at remedying the economic anguish. In reality, the unfortunate situation will not be corrected unless each Barbadian makes decisions to unite for the forward movement of the country. Successive governments, religious as well as other institutions individuals known and unknown, have made sterling contributions to the stability of our country. Many of them would also admit that they made some errors along the journey. However, the positive, heroic, relentless and determined efforts of these groups and individuals created for all Barbadians a standard of living of which every citizen can be justly proud. These institutions and individuals agitated for the very best on the behalf of all Barbadians.
All of the hard work done to make our country what it is today should act as a motivation for us to see the ‘dark’ economic clouds as another opportunity to close ranks and be assertive in fighting for the survival of our nation. This may be another time for us to “write our names on history’s page with expectation great [and be] strict guardians of our heritage [and] firm craftsmen of our fate”.
God has given us diverse capabilities: academic, social, spiritual, political, physical and economic, just to name a few. We have a responsibility to use such strengths to be practical during and beyond this challenging time. Each of us has a significant role to play in bringing to the fore our God-given creative talents to assist in manoeuvring Barbados through these troubled economic waters.
In Ezekiel chapter 16 of the Holy Bible, God condemned the Nation of Israel for not reaching its full potential. God was comparing Israel to a small independent country that had suffered economic failure. He said that one of the main sins of that nation was their “abundance of idleness”. Though very rich in human resources, bountiful in its financial capability and beautiful in its infrastructure, laziness of its citizens had created sizable cracks in the walls of that country’s economic structure which resulted in its unfortunate ruin. The practice of idleness therefore, must not be once named among us as Barbadians. Every trace of lethargy and sluggishness must be discarded from our lives and replaced with diligence, dedication, and determination so that together, we all can be driven by a sense of destiny in seeking to stabilize and preserve this fair land we love.
The same God who gave us this beautiful land to enjoy has an excellent track record of planning, organising, staffing, motivating, and controlling. He also knows our country’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. He can release His knowledge and wisdom to keep us buoyant as we pass through the murky waters of this present malaise. God is certainly not ignorant of the political, economic, social and technological climate in which we all find ourselves. I believe that if every concerned citizen at every level exercises every muscle and pulls together in the best interest of our beloved country and meets the current challenges with a winning attitude, then we can admirably ride through this current crisis.
On November 09, 1954, Winston Churchill in reflecting on World War II said:
“We shall provide against and thus prevail over the dangers and problems of the future, withhold no sacrifice, grudge no toil, seek no sordid gain, fear no foe. All will be well. We have, I believe, within us the life-strength and guiding light by which the tormented world around us may find the harbour of safety, after a storm-beaten voyage.” I am confident that with a proactive and positive approach as Barbadians, we will successfully climb out of this economic well.
Let us therefore be at our peak as citizens in outlook and action, and together with the grace and guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ, rise from the ashes of our dilemma.
Haynesley Griffith
Marriage and Family Life Consultant
griffitharticles@gmail.com
All of the hard work done to make our country what it is today should act as a motivation for us to see the ‘dark’ economic clouds as another opportunity to close ranks and be assertive in fighting for the survival of our nation. This may be another time for us to “write our names on history’s page with expectation great [and be] strict guardians of our heritage [and] firm craftsmen of our fate”.
God has given us diverse capabilities: academic, social, spiritual, political, physical and economic, just to name a few. We have a responsibility to use such strengths to be practical during and beyond this challenging time. Each of us has a significant role to play in bringing to the fore our God-given creative talents to assist in manoeuvring Barbados through these troubled economic waters.
In Ezekiel chapter 16 of the Holy Bible, God condemned the Nation of Israel for not reaching its full potential. God was comparing Israel to a small independent country that had suffered economic failure. He said that one of the main sins of that nation was their “abundance of idleness”. Though very rich in human resources, bountiful in its financial capability and beautiful in its infrastructure, laziness of its citizens had created sizable cracks in the walls of that country’s economic structure which resulted in its unfortunate ruin. The practice of idleness therefore, must not be once named among us as Barbadians. Every trace of lethargy and sluggishness must be discarded from our lives and replaced with diligence, dedication, and determination so that together, we all can be driven by a sense of destiny in seeking to stabilize and preserve this fair land we love.
The same God who gave us this beautiful land to enjoy has an excellent track record of planning, organising, staffing, motivating, and controlling. He also knows our country’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. He can release His knowledge and wisdom to keep us buoyant as we pass through the murky waters of this present malaise. God is certainly not ignorant of the political, economic, social and technological climate in which we all find ourselves. I believe that if every concerned citizen at every level exercises every muscle and pulls together in the best interest of our beloved country and meets the current challenges with a winning attitude, then we can admirably ride through this current crisis.
On November 09, 1954, Winston Churchill in reflecting on World War II said:
“We shall provide against and thus prevail over the dangers and problems of the future, withhold no sacrifice, grudge no toil, seek no sordid gain, fear no foe. All will be well. We have, I believe, within us the life-strength and guiding light by which the tormented world around us may find the harbour of safety, after a storm-beaten voyage.” I am confident that with a proactive and positive approach as Barbadians, we will successfully climb out of this economic well.
Let us therefore be at our peak as citizens in outlook and action, and together with the grace and guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ, rise from the ashes of our dilemma.
Haynesley Griffith
Marriage and Family Life Consultant
griffitharticles@gmail.com