THE country is in the middle of the festival season between Christmas and New Year and it is very important that nationals take a deep reflection of the country’s achievements.
This should not end there but go deeper and reflect on individual achievements because this is a reflection of the entire country.
We mean if individuals or entities are not prospering, then how can we expect the entire nation to prosper?
It is through individual initiatives and those of corporate entities that a country succeeds to attain developmental objectives.
It is therefore welcoming that President Sata is urging Zambians and the rest of the citizens to reflect on what the country has achieved in the last twelve months.
It is important because this is one sure way of stock-taking to know whether we are making progress or retrogressing so that we look at the way forward.
Mr Sata said, “We should always remember that it is divine intervention which has made us to continue enjoying peace and stability since the birth of this country in 1964.”
Today, Zambia is enjoying peace and stability because of the intervention of God and this is the more result why Christians all over the world recognise Christmas day.
Like we said yesterday, President Sata has also urged Zambians to celebrate the festive season responsibly to curb fatalities and human suffering.
As Mr Sata pointed out, “Our Christian faith reminds us that God chooses the poor people and those whose lives are not secure to serve the world, therefore, in honour of the season of jubilee, Christmas.”
“Thanksgiving and encouragement, I am urging all people to exhibit love, care and compassion for one another, especially for the vulnerable and less privileged in our society.”
It is very important for people and the country at large to reflect on the President’s message because this is what Christmas is all about.
It is about love, forgiveness, celebration of Jesus’ birth, reflection on our achievements as a nation and draw an inspiration from the life and deeds of Jesus Christ by extending goodwill and love to the needy.
We are coming to the end of the year and it is very important that we reflect on our achievements and failures in 2013.
The importance of doing this is that this gives people a chance to look at their weaknesses and strengths so that they can work better in future.
As Mr Sata talks like Father Christmas, all Zambians and residents must realise that “Christmas is a moment of jubilation and family re-union, but above all, people must find time to offer gratitude to God, reflect and act in accordance with the purpose of Christmas”.
President Sata has sent a message of love and re-union and we hope that the rest of the people take this message seriously.
We are about to start the new year and our exceptions are that we should all reflect on last year’s achievements and failures apart from planning for a better next year.
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