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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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Worshipping other gods

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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 18:42

Worshiping other gods

idol, golden calf

The golden calf

“Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. All this I will give you, he said, if you will bow down and worship me. Jesus said to him, Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” (Matthew 4:8-10 N.I.V)

Which gods do you worship? It is not only graven images that constitute gods. Anything that you value higher than God such as wealth, position, members of your family, and so on can constitute gods that you bow down to. Even a problem that occupies your mind so much that you fail to worship God is also a god. If you spend so much time at work that you neglect God and your family, work has become your god. If you spend all your time in church and religious duties at the expense of everything else; religion has become your God.

We are meant to love and serve God with all our hearts, minds, spirit and strength; and to do everything else in His Spirit and Truth.

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"As worship begins in holy expectancy, it ends in holy obedience. Holy obedience saves worship from becoming an opiate, an escape from the pressing needs of modern life." Richard Foster

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