Am I part of the problem or the solution?

An article by a CIC Commissioner  (article)  revealed that he used to believe that most of the problems in Kenya could be fixed by a new constitution but he has since realised that it is easier to fix the hardware than software.  I completely identified with what he wrote about as each day presents a Kenya that is searching for (?)  redefining its moral compass (?).

In many ways, our current problems are due to the fact that we have a new constitution, a new social framework, new challenges so roles, responsibilities, practices are being redefined.    However, the process of change is also exposing our weak spiritual foundations. I mean, slavery in Kenya (39,000 people as of October 2013, Daily Nation), county governments still squabbling about salaries, a military that steals from the dead, the often casual treatment of gender violence! 

A very painful process but I thank God that He provides a timeless instruction on how the “software” in nations and of relationships should operate no matter the circumstances.

I am even more convinced that those of us who call themselves Christians need to lead the charge to reform our homes, our habits, our manners….to show that the software has been redeemed and transformed.