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In this world we are faced by many situations that can result in severe stress, anxiety, fear, anger, frustration, grief, hopelessness and many other tumultuous emotions. These feelings can overwhelm us, ruin our health, and diminish our ability to move forward.

But when we trust God and seek His guidance, He helps us make our way courageously through uncharted waters. He gives us his peace; a calmness and joy that knows no understanding, so that we develop a better sense of control over our thoughts and emotions, allowing us to make good decisions and move forward.

“The cyclone derives its powers from a calm centre. So does a person.” Norman Vincent Peale.

The Word of the Lord bids us to be strong and courageous as we face the storms. “Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

In which storm will you trust the Lord for deliverance? Seek to have a calm centre and you will acquire the power you seek.

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Preparing the Way

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Tuesday, 18 October 2011 09:09

PREPARING THE WAY

^“A voice of one calling:
In the wilderness prepare
the way for the LORD
make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.^”
Isaiah 40:3

John the Baptist was the forerunner to Jesus Christ; he had been commissioned to prepare people’s hearts to accept the Good News of His first coming. He reminded the people of God’s commandments and baptized those who repented of their sins.

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he commissioned his disciples by saying, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."(Matthew 28:18-20).

All those redeemed by His grace therefore have the responsibility of reaching out to others through their faith in the power of Christ. We need to minister to peoples spiritual, physical, mental and social needs just as Jesus did All our efforts no matter how small, will make way for his kingdom.

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"Social responsibility becomes an aspect not of Christian mission only, but also of Christian conversion. It is impossible to be truly converted to God without being thereby converted to our neighbor". ~ John Stott

PREPARING THE WAY

^“A voice of one calling:
“In the wilderness prepare
the way for the LORD
make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.^”
Isaiah 40:3

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