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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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Sunday, 08 January 2012 02:11

A Cheerful Heart

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“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22 NIV)

Happiness greatly influences the body; keeping you strong and healthy. Misery on the other hand wrecks havoc on the immune system and draws out all the energy.

Do you have joy in your heart or have you let the stress, anxiety, bitterness, grief and other sorrows crush the life out of you? Or could it be that you are desperately looking for real happiness in places that ultimately disappoint?

Our thoughts and attitudes should reflect the Christ who lives in us; in whose presence there is always hope, and joy that knows no understanding. Psalm 16:11 says “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” You can have the gift of joy in spite of everything that may be happening to you. So, lift your eyes from your burdens and fix them on God’s promises. Let your life be filled with smiles, laughter and praise.

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"What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul." Yiddish Proverb

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 January 2014 08:03