6 KEYS TO DOING GREATER WORKS

6  KEYS TO DOING GREATER WORKS

Richard Obeng Mensah*

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me...Most Assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father...And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son..” – John 14:1, 12-14 (NKJ)

Always strive to diligently guard your HEART,

 against the turbulence of life because a troubled heart sabotages creativity, contentment, godliness, focus, hope, trust, determination and perseverance.

BELIEVE in God; BELIEVE in Jesus; and BELIEVE in yourself,

because God and His Son (Jesus Christ) are the authors and sustainers of greater works. You need to also believe in yourself because you can do all things (greater works) through Christ who strengthens you.

Endeavour to DO THE WORKS OF JESUS CHRIST,

your actions will breed greater works if you make Jesus the centre of your life and deeds.

Always seek to GLORIFY God,

by doing and completing the assignments (works) He has committed to your hands.

Always  ASK God, in the name of Jesus, to bless your good and godly works and enlarge them, for it is the blessings of God that makes one’s work great; not necessarily hard work.

Always walk in the consciousness of the fact that YOU HAVE BEEN FASHIONED BY GOD FOR GREATER WORKS, nothing more; nothing less.

*The writer is a certified life and leadership coach, a legal academic, and a prolific author of 7 books and over 200 articles. Blog: www.richard-obeng-mensah.blogspot.com Email: richardobengmensah@gmail.com                                                      

THE MOCKERY OF PARTISAN POLITICS IN GHANA

THE MOCKERY OF PARTISAN POLITICS IN GHANA

Richard Obeng Mensah*

My name is Partisan Politics

I have existed since creation, and before creation I was

I am a great asset to humankind, not a liability

Contrary to popular opinion, I am not a ‘dirty game’

I am a serious personality and wax great influence over the affairs of humankind

I have been mistaken for a ‘dirty game’ because godly people have allowed dirty political minded people to play their corrupt and wicked political cards in my name.

Some so-called political parties and politicians in Ghana have taken me for a ride

They always talk with the heart of nationalists but they wallow in acts of traitors

Their decisions primarily further their self-serving interests, never that of their nation

When they are in opposition they propagate my good virtues and values

But when they are in power they abandon those virtues and values, and act otherwise

And usually do and defend the indefensible until they lose their political power.

I hate every appearance of corruption

Most Ghanaian politicians see and condemn acts of corruption when in opposition

But these same politicians see nothing wrong with taking kickbacks when in power

They see nothing wrong in rewarding their cronies and so-called foot soldiers with sensitive public offices and sensitive national assignments as well as defending their wrong deeds

They shamelessly endorse and defend construction and purchase of multimillion dollar party headquarters and offices, and purchase of buses for their constituencies

There is nothing creative about abusing your office, and increasing tax through the back door

What is the source of the monies you use to finance your flamboyant campaigns?

What is the source of the monies you use to buy votes of delegates and some electorates?

 I am not surprised that you usually promise heaven but you eventually deliver hell

Stop repeating bad history; stop milking and killing your people; act sensibly and honestly!

*The writer is a certified life and leadership coach, a legal academic, and a prolific author of 7 books and over 200 articles. Blog: www.richard-obeng-mensah.blogspot.com Email: richardobengmensah@gmail.com                                                      

7 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM A FRUITFUL TREE

7 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM A FRUITFUL TREE

Richard Obeng Mensah

A fruitful tree has deep ROOTS,

which reveal its formative influences; factors that affect its growth;

and its hidden preparedness to withstand storms of life.

It is planted in a favourable GROUND (positive routines and attitudes),

which reveals its specific fertile location, character and strong foundation base.

A fruitful tree has a projected TRUNK (talents and skills),

understands that diligently developing and using one’s endowments brightens a great future.

It has several BRANCHES (aspirations, hopes, visions, significance and outlets),

which are always connected to its stem and use them to provide shade, shelter and food (fruits) for humankind and other creatures.

A fruitful tree has numerous LEAVES (support and allies),

it values lasting healthy relationships, networks and partnerships.

It greatly DEPENDS ON NATURE (sunshine, rainfall etc),

it understands that without God there is no guarantee for its lasting growth and fruitfulness.

A fruitful tree bears fruits in its SEASON,

it appreciates and applies the principles of great preparation, sowing and reaping, pruning and endurance,  and right timing!

 The writer is a certified life and leadership coach, a legal academic and a prolific author of 7 books and over 200 articles. Blog: www.richard-obeng-mensah.blogspot.com Email: richardobengmensah@gmail.com