Letter To Mr. Obama… 19/01/09

Dear Mr. Obama,


I hope you’re doing well. Back here, everyone is very excited about this day, and your achievement as the first black president of the world’s biggest power of modern times and history. Before going for office work; before you can get to busy for any advice for the next four years of hard work in the responsibility of governance, these words may be good to note.


I highly hope that by now you know that people in the world are happy about your achievement and are expecting a lot from you; from your not-yet-tested-policies, which puts you on tension. But don’t worry, those things happen to all leaders who can describe themselves as having feelings like yours; so don’t worry!


It’s also good to always remember that life is full of both achievements and failures, which makes it real and balanced, so don’t put your hopes too high because so will be your disappointments. Be ready to be criticized, and accept it with a free mind because it’ll always happen. You can not please every one, but know your priorities; the safety, growth and strength of the American government, your family and the rest of the world around you.


Don’t also forget that keeping friends close, carefully, helps strong men grow stronger in wisdom, courage and hope. Listen carefully and only speak when it is necessary. For a man of great responsibility like you, it is good to also be a good writer; this will ease your life from stress and depression – it will give you nights full of good sleep and a refreshed health, and good judgments. Seek advice from anyone around you on any public matters; out of what is despised can sometimes come great things: wise words, good judgment and great people – I guess by now you don’t doubt that.


Also remember that you’re a hero, a great man, only if you recognize yourself as an Afro-American, but with an American and global mindset: so be that hero. Open opportunities for the minorities, fight for justice and peace. Anger, fear and excitement make men go wrong; be careful with extreme feelings – take critical judgments only when you’re calm: speak less at all times, it’s good.


Music is a good inspiration and a stress cure, so listen to the kind that keeps your spirit awake with hope. Don’t take heavy burdens on your self; trust in the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth with your life, work and responsibilities. You would rather tell God what you can’t do and he denies you assistance, which I don’t think, than die in silence.

Devote you extra life to God since you have many lives to take care of and He’s the author of life, and He will faithfully guide you. Read the achievements and failures of kings both in the Bible and outside the Bible, as well as the greatest political leaders, and you’ll avoid many mistakes in your life of big responsibilites.


Looking at the black and bright sky will give you a lot of wisdom and peace, as well as looking at other natural things and wild animals, and trying to understand them and you honor God’s art and science; this will help you know and understand that the world is led by God and not men, and so you won’t strain too hard to the extent of loosing your own poor life.


Tell your juniors that it is working together that makes strong teams strong, and listen to their opinions; some levels and positions which are sometimes or many times despised tend to see things more clearly.


A wife is a great strength for any married men, strong or weak; so listen to her, remembering that she’s you-watching-yourself in another body. Don’t despise her, but use the right measures to judge her judgments. Tell her anything and trust her enough, but carefully, remembering that she is a woman and something are heavy for her to work out or accommodate at the same time like men do.


Hard work is not what yields the greatest results, no, it’s good work and good luck. Be wise, think less, rightly and timely, and you’ll be glad on that day when you get out of that office as an achiever. I’ll also be by your side when things go right or wrong, so don’t think you are a lone; we’ll be praying for you all over the world.


Let wisdom, knowledge and understanding be upon you.
Let good and just judgment lead your path.
Let the spirit of the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth rest upon you that you’ll work within his plan, which is the only sure plan that succeeds. Let peace, happiness, prosperity, good health and long life be yours in the name of the holy and true Lord, and Leader of leaders.


Yours in service,


ISIKO Peace John