Wife of Delta state governor, Dame Edith Okowa, on Tuesday enjoined women to live their lives with eternity in view. She spoke on the understanding that there is a world after the present life, hence man should think more of the life after the present life.
The governor’s wife spoke during the sixth session of the annual mothers arise programme which held at the Delta state government house chapel where prominent Delta women gathered for a special prayer session.
She called on the women both high and low to take their minds away from the material things of this life and pursue spiritual awakening which would lead to life long victory
Espousing this year’s programme with the theme “Faith for all seasons”, the wife of the governor emphasized the need for everyone to live with the consciousness of a life after now.
“There is a life after here and if we must live and end well, we must live with eternity in view. Let our actions and inactions be guided by the knowledge of the fact that everyone would be rewarded for their actions, whether right or wrong”.
She used the opportunity to admonish everyone to continue to observe the Covid19 protocol, explaining that the virus, though deadly, could be contained by observing the laid down covid19 guidelines.
The guest speaker, Pastor Blessing Amaechi, in her opening sermon emphasized the need for everyone to exercise faith so as to overcome the challenges of present times.
“You need faith to understand that you were created for a purpose. As women, we should understand that we are the hope of our world.
“If we are able to put ourselves in order and perform the assignment given to us, most of the problems in our world today would be non-existent”
She enjoined women to take their spiritual calls more seriously than before, affirming that God is never tired of showing himself faithful in the lives of the called.
Using several live testimonies, Pastor Amaechi charged the heart of everyone present, affirming that with faith in place, nothing is too difficult for God to do.
The annual event which is essentially characterized by prayers and supplications for families, the church, state and nation, attracted top profile women including wife of the former governor of the state, Deaconess Roli Uduaghan.
Other dignitaries who were present include the state commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Flora Alantan, her Permanent Secretary and Director General, O5 Initiative, Mrs. Oghenekevewe Agas, Director General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Hon Onyemaechi Mrakpor, amongst others.
