INEVITABLE CHALLENGES

INEVITABLE CHALLENGES 

ABOUT THE BLOGGER 

Rev. Dr. James Mbotela Syomuti, , DD, PhD, is a Kenyan citizen and he lives in Kitui County, near Kitui Town. He is married to Anna and they have been blessed with six children, (four sons and two daughters.) All of their children are now adults and some of them are married. He is a pastor, a teacher, an artist, a writer of fiction and nonfiction, a poet, a humorist and he is also a prolific personal blogger (https://syomuti.blogspot.com). He has a deep passion for writing content. So far, he has written and published some ebooks with Smashwords Publishing Platform in USA. His published titles are; (1) The Maid (2) The Moving Mouth (3) The Virgin (4) The Drunkard. (5) The Soliloquist (One), (6) The Soliloquist (Two). (7) The Stranger & Other Poems. You can access the above books by visiting his site on the internet, by clicking https://syomuti.com He has taught students at different Secondary Schools in his home county for many years down the line. He is an approved Bible Skills Institute (BSI) trainer, a theological program of Every Home for Christ International, (HeadquartersThe Jericho Center, Colorado Springs, COUSA). He teaches church adults theological courses. On top of that, he teaches adults (physically), English Language. He is a born again Christian, a pastor and the Founder/Bishop of Siloam Worship Center International Ministries. You can access the church details online, by just writing and clicking the above underlined name, on the internet. He is an itinerant preacher, a radio preacher and a teacher of the Word of God. He has several certificates and diplomas in theology, from national and international Bible Schools. He has a certificate in Spiritual Life Development from Northwestern Christian University, in USA. Above all, he has honorary doctorate degrees of Doctor of Humanity (DH) and Doctor of Theology (ThD) from Prixton Church & University, in USA. He also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Ministry Science, and honorary doctorate degrees of; Doctor of Achievement in Ministry Science, Master of Arts (MA) in Ministry Science, Doctor of Divinity (DD) in Ministry Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ministry Science, from Abide University.

INEVITABLE CHALLENGES

Definitely, this life is elusive and full of absurdity. Nobody so far can claim to have mastered life and its mysteries. Mankind is helpless and hopeless, in terms of mastering the intricate issues of life. Man is always engaged day and night, solving endless problems in life. Many new and wonderful discoveries have been made by the thinkers and the geniuses of this world. The principal aim behind these discoveries is to make life easier and enjoyable. Man wants to evade the problems of this world and to some extent he has tried

to dodge some of them but not all. Problems are part and parcel of man’s life. Your social class or your achievements cannot give you immunity against the problems of this world. As you strive to solve some problems which come your

way in this life, you will notice that other problems which you had not

anticipated emerge from nowhere. For instance, as you work very hard to conquer poverty, new challenges come along with your achievements. When you are poor, you have numerous problems. When you become rich, you get

new problems in terms of how you can maintain the status quo of your wealth. The reason is that you do not want to relapse to the old state and the painful life of poverty. You do not want the public to start regarding you as a failure again. You start becoming worried about the people you have entrusted with

the responsibilities of managing your business or company. So far, you are already aware that some of your employees report on duty late.

You are aware that they don’t work as hard as they used to, when they got employed. Some of them do not obey the established professional ethics. They do not want to receive instructions from their seniors. You see now, you solved the problem of joblessness and eradication of poverty.

PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATION

But now, the employees who have benefited so much from the company have become disobedient and unruly. They have actually threatened to down their tools and call for a peaceful demonstration, because the company has not

considered increasing their salaries in relation to their job groups. Man, this is a problem which has just emerged after solving the first problem of unemployment. Yes, you are now sweating and deeply worried. Mass demonstration is just looming and you cannot ignore that fact. You do not want your company to lose its good reputation. Somehow, the press has learnt about the proposed strike by the employees of the company. All of a sudden, without your awareness, the ladies and gentlemen storm into your office with their glaring cameras, pens and notebooks. Frankly speaking,

you do not know the person who leaked the information of the impending strike to the press. You do not want to appear arrogant or naïve to the reporters. You want to be self confident and wise in terms of answering their questions. They are now directing their Television cameras to you for news coverage. You feel annoyed and betrayed but you cannot show it openly. At least it is prudent for you to assume a smiling and a friendly countenance.

These journalists are well trained. They know how to pose tricky and heart searching questions. They admire being inquisitive in private matters.“Sir, it has been reported that some employees of your company are organizing a strike. Are you aware of such a move and if so, what is simmering?”

“Okay, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for the concern you have shown, by coming to this office. However, honestly and frankly speaking, I am not aware of such a move. I have only learnt about the intended strike from you. Otherwise, we have always known our employees as hard working people. We have always kept our doors for negotiation and

dialogue open. If there are any burning issues or grievances which need to be addressed on a serious note, the employees are welcome for healthy discussion.”

This kind of invasion is not laudable. As the proprietor of the business or company, you are not impressed by this impromptu visit by journalists. They have not come to advertise your company positively. They have come to taint

it. Obviously, this scenario has some negative repercussions to your entity. Even though you have responded wisely and tactfully to the press, your voice and your photographs will be heard and seen tomorrow in the mass media. Your blood pressure rises and your sugar level also rises. This is a real

problem. You are not happy. You are a distinguished lady in terms of economic and social rating. You attended the best schools and colleges to acquire sound knowledge and skills. You graduated well and finally you got a very good job. Your employer pays you well. You enjoy all the fringe benefits which the company offers to its employees. But there is a problem. The problem is that you have been a sphincter for many years.

THIS IS A PROBLEM

You do not admire this kind of life and more so when you recall that many of your age mates and school mates are now married. This is a problem and it disturbs you. Sometimes you have sleepless nights and you even cry because

your prospective husband doesn’t seem to be coming your way. Your problem now is not money or food or clothes. The most pinching and

irritating problem is lack of an ideal husband. You cannot use your money to lure them into marrying you because they also have well paying jobs like yours. This is a big problem and a real predicament. Anyway, after waiting for such a

long time, a man who wins your heart comes along and you get married. Your pre-wedding party and the wedding are so pompous such that they become the talk of the day in the city. The memories of the two events still linger in people’s minds. Yes, you are now happy at least. The longing of your

heart has been fulfilled and you feel comfortable and secure. However, as you continue living with this man, you start seeing some of the negative true colors which have remained concealed to you for a long time. This man is a real bully

to you. He is temperamental and argumentative. Sometimes this man of your dream and fantasy sulks for days. You become disturbed and concerned about

his unpredictable moods. As you grapple with your husband’s problems, another problem creeps in. This problem is relatively painful and disturbing. Since you got married, several years have elapsed without any signs of getting a child. Your husband points an accusing finger at you because he perceives

you as a barren woman. He has been wondering why you can’t conceive. Thisis a problem. Life is full of problems. You move from one problem to another. You move from the frying pan to the fire and life continues. 

RIPPLES OF PAIN 

Your husband has become impatient with you and so far he has threatened to get married to a second wife who can conceive and give birth. He is tired of waiting any longer and so he cannot take any more chances. Sometimes he proposes that you visit a gynecologist so that you can be examined. In the process of preparing yourself to go, he changes his mind suddenly and he suggests that the best option is to get married to another wife. His sudden change of mind and suggestion sends ripples of pain through your nervous system and this leaves you at the cross roads of dilemma. You are totally confused now and frustrated. You do not know what to do. You have been crying for the last few days and having sleepless nights. You are lonely in your own island of problems. The idea of getting a co-wife is not welcome. That is the last thing for you to imagine. For the last few days, stress has been a predominant aspect in your life. You have nowhere to run for refuge and consolation. You are now at the verge of collapsing. This is not the kind of life that you yearned for, from the word go. Your hopes and childhood dreams have been shattered completely. According to you, life has become meaningless and deceptive. You have lost life’s grip and consequently, you cannot trust anybody. To make the matters worse, nowadays your husband comes home late after midnight when he is totally drunk. He fumes at you and also slaps you relentlessly. You yell and yell for help but nobody comes along to rescue you. He calls you all sorts of bad names and he still insists that he will soon get married to another woman who can bear some children for him. Congratulations! At long last, God has seen your plight and loneliness. He has opened your womb and has blessed you with a bouncing baby boy. The shame and the problem of childlessness are no longer part and parcel of your life. You are now happy and at least your husband has registered some appreciation from the way he looks. His countenance is lively and promising. Although he has abandoned the idea of getting married to another woman, he is still problematic. His habit of coming home at late hours of the night has reached an alarming degree. Definitely, you are aware that this man has been involved in infidelity. When you ask him the reason why he comes home so late, he becomes defensive and aggressive. This is a problem. Your child also cries relentlessly at night such that you cannot sleep. This is another problem. So, life has become a series of problems and heartbreaking relationships and interactions. Where is the joy which you anticipated in life since your childhood? You can contact me through; 

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