Mark Carven Olds

Nation Building Mark Carven Olds

THE "PRAYER: (CIRCUMSTANCE, ENTREATY, AND SUPPLICATION" WILL SIGNAL THAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH THE POPULACE HAVE ENCOUNTERED DURING THIS COEVAL PERIOD, SHALL CALL FOR NATION BUILDING. The evidence shall rage indisputable that these contemporary days will brim with difficulty. The imagination will not have to undergo a stretch to observe the selfish characteristics of humanity. On nearly every level of the current society, there will exist unparalleled materialistic gloating, boasting beyond measure, and arrogance without comparison. The perpetuators of extravagant festivals have also appeared almost innumerable. Disobedience to parents and disrespect to elders, belligerent and unthankful have resulted in a proliferation among this generation of no honor or fear of God Almighty. With this position, many have become lovers of wanton and unceasing pleasure; rather than, lovers of God. This has produced a callous hatred toward fellow brothers and sisters; furthermore, inciting an atmosphere of conceitedness. Out of this volatile state, a dangerous, murderous, and treacherous way of life has emerged. An uncaring and unforgiving nature have set the stage for a vicious climate for people to build and carve out a peaceful and prosperous life. Spirituality (a metaphoric, generic term) has made strong inroads to replace a desire for a true relationship with God the Father through His Son Jesus Christ. The roll call of vehement contrasts to the fruit of the Spirit will usher in the need to pray for the emergence of a new nation. Individuals, who have been called to Nation Building, must humble themselves contritely before the Almighty and must then boldly seek His mercy with their fervent petitions. These individuals should also have the capability to recognize the signs of the time. In the midst of an outlaid asperity toward a course of events, the justice seekers, the progressive individuals, and the skilled laborers will find it necessary to unite with the imperfect people and the impoverished people to invoke entreaty and supplication in spite of the circumstance. Those, who will enjoy a covenant relationship with God Almighty, shall seek His favor. God will not alter from His status as a Covenant-Keeping God. His promise to Abraham, relating to the emergence of nations, shall remain in effect. Those, who have the active courage to walk in faith, shall hunt and will pursue Divine favor in all aspects of Nation Building.