The amount of rainfall recorded today is among the highest experienced in several years. Preliminary data indicates that approximately 140 millimetres of rain fell on Accra. By comparison, the highest single-day rainfall recorded last year was about 56 millimetres.
That aspect of the problem is beyond our control because it is driven by changing climatic conditions. There is the issue of human behaviour.
Whenever government begins removing structures built in waterways, some people accuse us of being inhumane. Yet when disasters such as today's flooding occur, the consequences affect everyone. The irresponsible actions of a few individuals end up putting entire communities at risk.
Most people believe in second chances, but I've been thinking….Is it really about CHANCE? Some say FATE, while others believe we shape our own DESTINY.
What if it's a bit of both? Life's a mix of HARD WORK, DETERMINATION and a little bit of CIRCUMSTANCE.
To be like Christ, it takes more than just attending church, thinking good thoughts, or memorizing Scripture. It requires discipline, focus, and a commitment to living like Jesus did during His time on earth.
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
~Leo Buscaglia