Pray for peace, show love to the less privileges Remi Odewale urges Christian

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The Erstwhile chairman Ife south local government in the state of osun Hon Remi Odewale has urge Christian to pray for peace and show love to the less privileges during this festive period. In his goodwill message he said... I take this opportunity to bring you Christmas greetings and best wishes for this Yuletide season.

This time of year is important to all Christians around the world as we commemorate and rejoice in the birth of the Christ-child, Jesus, more
than 2000 years ago.

Today, we recall and recognize the values that he taught us; values of truth and respect, love and compassion, brotherly kindness and sharing, as we endeavor, together, to achieve peace on earth and good will to all men.

It is quite evident that Christmas as we knew it, has changed significantly over the years. The sense of community that was evident as people shared whatever they had around this time of year, is not as it used to be.

The fact that we are now faced with unprecedented economic challenges only adds to that reality.

Nevertheless, we must not surrender to selfishness. Challenges and adversity afford us a wonderful opportunity to strengthen our faith and build our characters.

Accordingly, in the face of all the existing difficulties, we must make the extra effort to reach to those around us who may be less fortunate as Christ preaches Love to our neighbours.

These are some of the real challenges that we face but we must not be daunted. This is still the season of goodwill and I urge us all to pray for peace and unity in this country .

We must allow the positive messages of Christ to motivate us to love freely and give generously all year round, and especially at Christmas.
We must also give consideration to those who may be from another part of the world and have chosen to be with us at Christmas. We welcome them and wish all our visitors a wonderful stay at this festive time.

I encourage all of our people, especially our youth, to be positive this season. I know for many it will be a period of experimentation but I urge you to stay clear of those things that you may regret later on in your life.

We must be aware of the impact of alcohol and other mind-altering substances on other areas of our lives, including the potential for involvement in behaviors that we may not be proud of or that may have devastating consequences.

Once again, I take this opportunity to wish all a season of peace, reflection and a renewed determination to improve the things we have control over.
  Merry Christmas and we look forward with much anticipation and optimism to a new year, filled with hope.

Signed
Comr Adedoyin Ologbenla
Director of media and publicity

For
Hon. Remi Odewale

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