Actress Juliana Olayode has voiced her displeasure with certain social media users’ use of the “Holy Spirit, carry me” trend.
Using examples such as “Holy Spirit no carry me because of my big nyash”, Olayode emphasised on Instagram that while asking the Holy Spirit for help is acceptable, captions that refer to personal characteristics like weight or physical appearance are incorrect.
She called for reverence and respect for the Holy Spirit and questioned whether those following the trend knew who they were addressing.
“It’s perfectly acceptable for us to ask the Holy Spirit to carry us; that’s a powerful prayer and a beautiful song,” she wrote.
Some of the captions are making it seem like a cruise, which I don’t fully understand. I cringe when I see captions like “Holy Spirit no carry me because of my big nyash, because I get weight, because he doesn’t like small things”.
Are we aware of who we are discussing here? The Spirit of Holiness?
Please, let’s exercise caution. Let’s avoid making a joke out of something sacred. Let’s honour and revere the Holy Spirit, please. The Holy Spirit is not for fads or attention-grabbing jokes. Let us pay tribute to Him.
“I know we enjoy making jokes and watching cruises online, but sometimes it’s just vibes. However, I’ve been feeling a little uneasy because we Christians take too many things lightly. Without honour, people of other religions would not dare bring up the name of their god or prophet. Do we disregard the Holy Spirit when we invoke the name of Jesus? It’s a no, please!
“Everything can’t always be enjoyable and light-hearted, especially when it involves THE HOLY SPIRIT or someone so precious. In my opinion, we can joke around, have fun, and be happy without being reckless. Simply expressing my heart.”
Reaching out to the Holy Spirit, who is frequently portrayed as a bird, is a trend that has gained popularity on TikTok.
Mercy Johnson and Funke Akindele are two well-known actresses who have followed the trend.
