Andrew Kyamagero speaking at The Praise Cathedral Church on 8th March, 2022.
Well-known News Anchor Andrew Kyamagero has encouraged youth to keep Christ at the center of their life, and submit to Him fully.
Speaking during a youth conference on 8th March, 2022 at a born-again Church in Ntinda, a location in northeastern Kampala, Mr Kyamagero also revealed that as much as the Grace of God is sufficient, “we must not misuse it.”
“You could be interested in Christ when you come here, but when you go out of the Church, your ways are confusing. You are interested in Christ, but are not committed. When you are such a person, you are not fearless. You are weak. People who are simply interested in Christ but are not committed are easy to get off course,” he explained at The Praise Cathedral Church, where Dr Godfrey Kamese is senior Pastor.
Also known as ‘Omuntu Wawansi’ for his weekly radio program that aims at inspiring creativity, hard work, vigilance and intentional living among Ugandans, Mr Kyamagero noted that people who are interested in something, but are not committed to it often go for the “comfort zone.”
He explained that many youth today express interest in work, but are not committed, hence majority end up losing opportunities presented to them.
“The world where we are today responds only to people who are committed, not interested,” he said. “Some of us know what we want, but are not willing to give in the work that is needed to be fearless.”
In his speech, Mr Kyamagero talked about prayer being no replacement for hard work. He challenged youth to be intentional, and avoid doing things aimlessly and without objective.
Mr Kyamagero cautioned the young people against love for quick money and get‐rich‐quick schemes that promise spectacular returns but often are fraudulent.
“The love for quick money will cost us in the spirit,” he said.
Adding, “To be firm, we have to fight against what we call easy money and easy favours. If something does not make sense through the process, don’t go for it. We should start to have different lenses when opportunities strike our doors. In our generation we don’t audit, we are extremely [ambitious]. Being firm requires discipline and a critical eye.”
Citing Zechariah 4:6, Mr Kyamagero credited the power of prayer for his success.
The scripture reads: “So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.”
“We are not where we are by might. We are where we are because of prayer. I will tell you the fact; what you see on television is a result of prayer,” he said.
“In the media, many are able to speak boldly, because they have information viewers may not have. We know people that you do not know and we trust in Jesus Christ our Saviour,” he stated.
Mr Kyamagero stated for one to succeed, he or she must invest in fostering authentic and meaningful connections or friendships. “Do not be an island, support systems are critical here. For you to be firm, you need roots,” he explained.
“When you are youthful your body will demand a lot of sexual pleasures, and you will feel you have the right body to sleep around. Maybe they have not told you this in church, I will tell you the truth, sex has what they call a soul tie. Spiritually, each person you sleep with takes something from you, and leaves something at the same time,” he said, encouraging intentional living.
The youth conference, labeled “The Ardent Conference”, included several influential figures including gospel musician Zabuli who shared her testimony on recovery from substance abuse among other issues.
