Chaplaincy: CFM New year Message
Chaplaincy: CFM New year Message
Dear Esteemed Chaplains,Leaders/Pastors
I thank Almighty God for making it possible for us and our loved ones to witness the year, 2018. We are grateful to God for allowing us to be in the land of the living, seeing us through 2017 and leading us into this New Year.
Many looked forward to this day but could not make it. God in His mercy permitted us to live to see this day, not because we deserve to see it better than those who did not, but because it pleased Him. We are indeed grateful.
For God’s blessings upon us, His goodness, uplifting, good health and successes, we give Him thanks. We have reasons for thanking God for the year, 2017. I am not unmindful some of us may have suffered set-backs, losses, or even passed through trials and tribulations in the year 2017. Many dreams were either not realized or shattered. In everything, we give thanks to God. As the saying goes, ‘if there is life, there is hope.’ Let’s celebrate life and keep hope alive.
If Almighty God wills it, you will surely achieve whatever goals you set your mind on and diligently work towards achieving. As Brian Tracy, noted: “You are engineered for success and designed to have high levels of self-esteem, respect and personal pride. You have absolutely amazing untapped talents and abilities that when properly unleashed and applied, can bring you everything you could ever want in life. The only real limits on what you can be, do or have are the limits you place on yourself by your own thinking”.
The New Year offers us an opportunity to reach our goals and achieve our dreams. We should strive hard while making each day count as we seek to realise set goals. Today therefore marks the beginning of another year’s journey that will cover for 365 days. Today is a good day as any to make a fresh start.
As Chaplains/ Leaders may we be guided by the tenets of Chaplaincy/ your group and lead exemplary lives in our various callings. May we continue to engage positively with other stakeholders to serve God and humanity and ensuring we ”do not let them cry”. We should strive towards delivering the expected lives-touching programs. We should also endeavour to be law abiding as men and officers under the law. These are ideals we must commit to attain at all times.
Finally, may this New Year be a joyful ride for you and your family. As we see the beginning of the year 2018, may God walk us through it and prepare us for better years ahead.As we expand in growth and operations
to achieve the Greatest Expectation in this year 2018
Wishing you best years ahead.
Welcome to 2018.
Happy New Year.
Signed:
Chaplain General, Dr Chris Nwanne,
The Chaplain Field Marshal and President, DICCI;
Regional Director – UCSNY, Africa, Europe, Middle East & The Gulf Region.
