I'd like to start my post by asking you this: what would you tell somebody if he or she asks you about what Indonesia is like? The natural inclination for many of us would be to tell him or her about how greatly corrupted our country is. Some of us might even choose to talk about the terrible poverty that our country is in. But in truth, there are many reasons for us to be proud of our country.
Now that America is in a crisis of its own, no thanks to the greed of executives, there is no reason why we should look down on our country and place great admiration for the Europeans and Americans. You may not realize it, but Indonesia has jumped by about 40 positions (for the better) in the Corruption Perception Index compiled by Transparency International. It's still not a very pleasant figure, but you have to admit that this jump is a huge step forward for the future of our country.Indonesia is still a developing country, but all it takes is for a willing individual to make a few choices to turn the country back to the right direction. It is no coincidence that these improvements came in a time when individuals like SBY and Sri Mulyani took office.
So I'd like to point out to you that nothing is impossible in Indonesia. Especially when we have a big God leading and backing us. Indonesia can be the next America, but only if we Indonesians choose to. And we will never make the right decision if we look down on our country all the time. Many of us are afraid in being disappointed that our hopes of change may never be realized. But hey, I believe that's the same way Sri Mulyati and SBY felt when they were about to embark on this journey of remedying the current situation in Indonesia.
So, let us keep in mind the following verse:
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Our hope is not in SBY. Our hope also lies not in Sri Mulyani. But our hope lies in our faith that our Father is able to do exceedingly and abundatly above all we can ask or think. Amen.
p.s.: I have a school blog on how America could get out of the financial mess it's in by learning from Indonesia if you'd like to check it out: http://myportfolio.usc.edu/robingun/
Cheers!
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