By Josephine Lim-Weston 4/12/2013
This early morning I woke up thinking how wonderful it will be if I could remain tucked under my nicely warm duvet without having to get up. It’s now cold winter. I felt “blah” but all of a sudden I was prompted to start thanking the Lord.
“Thank you Lord for being such an amazing God.
Thank you Lord for blessing me with a loving husband.
Thank you Lord for great families you have blessed us.
Thank you Lord for giving us good superiors and colleagues.
Thank you for lovely friends you have brought into our lives.
Thank you Lord that our future is blessed and sealed in Christ Jesus.
Thank you Lord for everything, in Jesus Name, Amen.”
Once I’ve finished thanking the Lord, I felt burden lifted from my body and a sense of joy overwhelmed my heart giving me strength to wake up. I turned to my husband, gave him a smile and a kiss and quickly got up to get ready. I no longer felt blah but could felt springs under my feet to move on and face the day.
Thanksgiving is an antidote for a heavy heart. If only we start looking at the bright side of things and thanking God we will then be able to see what God has already done and able to do for us.
I have always believed in the power of prayer and thanksgiving for the wonders they bring.
Let’s keep on thanking and praying and we shall SEE breakthroughs in our lives – family, career, provision, health, relationships, ministry, etc.
Hebrews 13:
5 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said,
“I will never fail you.
I will never abandon you.”
6 So we can say with confidence,
“The Lord is my helper,
so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?”
1 Thessalonians 5
17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
You Never Let Go of Me by Matt Redman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y83-vMeWc9E
Forever (Give Thanks to the Lord our God and King) by Chris Tomlin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUH_NzfRmbs
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Friday, 9 August 2013
Instead of Worrying, Pray
By Josephine Lim
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
We can be anxious about many things in life especially when there’s a big project in hand or big occasion drawing nearer or just life itself. I’ve learnt over the years that each time when I catch myself worrying, I’ll choose to pray instead. Each time when I did that, I found my worries gone and peace just overwhelmed my heart. I could sense the joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10) as it pleases Him whenever I surrender my cares to Him. It enables Him to be who He is - God over my life and over my circumstances whether they are in my control or not. He is a God of wonders and miracles more than we could possibly comprehend or ever imagined.
Luke 10:41
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed Mary has chosen what is better (sit down/rest and listen), and it will not be taken away from her."
So I’m learning to live life one day at a time and embrace every moment as it comes. Remembering to enjoy every moment regardless what the situation might be or what is before me. I’ve also learnt from a wise man in my life who said to me that each time when there’s something that prompts my heart to do, I should act upon it as soon as I can so I will not have to worry about it any longer. The quicker I resolve it the quicker I will not having to worry about it.
As we choose not to worry but to pray, let us also declare victory and blessing over circumstances in our lives. This is a declaration of His lordship and provision over areas that concerned us. It doesn’t only make our hearts, souls and minds to react positively to our declaration of faith but we are also speaking life and transformation to situation, choosing to agree with what God’s word says in Hebrews 4:12 For the word of GOD is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
In numerous occasions, I've seen how God’s word is so true. Just a cry of help in my heart to the Lord whenever I need Him to come through, He always answer prayers. He never fails.
So whenever worries come, choose to pray, choose to give thanks and praise the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever (Psalm 136:1).
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
Let us stop multiplying worries in our hearts or keep repeating worries with our lips instead choose to thank and praise God especially when opposition comes so you’ll find clarity of mind, strength, peace and wisdom to overcome according to what God has promised in His word. Whatever we are permitted to face in life is not beyond our capability to handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). Every trial is to make us stronger and not to break us. If we are able to overcome that shows we are stronger and wiser in Christ Jesus.
So what are God’s promises for those who trust Him?
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
“Be strong and courageous. 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 3:16)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:10-21)
Philippians 4:6-7
6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
We can be anxious about many things in life especially when there’s a big project in hand or big occasion drawing nearer or just life itself. I’ve learnt over the years that each time when I catch myself worrying, I’ll choose to pray instead. Each time when I did that, I found my worries gone and peace just overwhelmed my heart. I could sense the joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10) as it pleases Him whenever I surrender my cares to Him. It enables Him to be who He is - God over my life and over my circumstances whether they are in my control or not. He is a God of wonders and miracles more than we could possibly comprehend or ever imagined.
Luke 10:41
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed Mary has chosen what is better (sit down/rest and listen), and it will not be taken away from her."
So I’m learning to live life one day at a time and embrace every moment as it comes. Remembering to enjoy every moment regardless what the situation might be or what is before me. I’ve also learnt from a wise man in my life who said to me that each time when there’s something that prompts my heart to do, I should act upon it as soon as I can so I will not have to worry about it any longer. The quicker I resolve it the quicker I will not having to worry about it.
As we choose not to worry but to pray, let us also declare victory and blessing over circumstances in our lives. This is a declaration of His lordship and provision over areas that concerned us. It doesn’t only make our hearts, souls and minds to react positively to our declaration of faith but we are also speaking life and transformation to situation, choosing to agree with what God’s word says in Hebrews 4:12 For the word of GOD is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
In numerous occasions, I've seen how God’s word is so true. Just a cry of help in my heart to the Lord whenever I need Him to come through, He always answer prayers. He never fails.
So whenever worries come, choose to pray, choose to give thanks and praise the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever (Psalm 136:1).
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
Let us stop multiplying worries in our hearts or keep repeating worries with our lips instead choose to thank and praise God especially when opposition comes so you’ll find clarity of mind, strength, peace and wisdom to overcome according to what God has promised in His word. Whatever we are permitted to face in life is not beyond our capability to handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). Every trial is to make us stronger and not to break us. If we are able to overcome that shows we are stronger and wiser in Christ Jesus.
So what are God’s promises for those who trust Him?
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
“Be strong and courageous. 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 3:16)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:10-21)
Sunday, 9 June 2013
Let Loose Pockets of Fear
By Josephine Lim
There have been many things going through my head in recent times with wedding plans, house hunting, situation with a lodger, etc. As I knelt before the Lord yesterday morning praying and surrendering all to God, I saw vision of lighted up pockets of fear moving in a circle. Then it sank in my heart that I’ve been creating pockets of fear and entertaining them for several days, if I don’t take appropriate action, those fears will take root and replace all my joy clouding my spiritual eyes from seeing all God’s blessings. As I continued praying, I began to see Jesus coming through in my every situation delivering me. The peace that elevates faith began to take root once again and pockets of fear began to shrink. After this, I opened the Bible and led to read the following passage:
Ezekiel 17:22-24
22 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a cedar and plant it; I will break off a tender sprig from its topmost shoots and plant it on a high and lofty mountain. 23 On the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it; it will produce branches and bear fruit and become a splendid cedar. Birds of every kind will nest in it; they will find shelter in the shade of its branches. 24 All the trees of the forest will know that I the LORD bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish.
“‘I the LORD have spoken, and I will do it.’”
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26)
If we allow fear to take root it will pull us back instead of launching us toward God’s destiny and promises for our lives. Let not fear determines our decision and direction in life but let wisdom, faith, hope and love that found in Christ and His word set us on course toward the destiny God has prepared for us. He can turn our defeat and sorrow to victory and rejoicing.
Let loose the pockets of fear (anxiety, worries, etc) from our hearts and see Jesus with us in every situation of life. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2)
I saw this posted on facebook by a beautiful sister in Christ and thought how appropriate it is to finish this article with:
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, and of the son of a man who will be made like grass? And you forget the Lord your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth; You have feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, When he has prepared to destroy. And where is the fury of the oppressor? (Isaiah 51:12, 13)
An appropriate fear-tackling song for our listening:
I Know It (by Hillsong)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLj6ZRbOdQ8
Lyric:
I know it, I know it
His blood has set me free
I’ve been delivered forgiven
Fear has got no hold on me
I’m set apart not livin’ life my own way
No holding back ‘till I see Him face to face because I know it
Oh yes, I know it, I know it
The blood of Jesus has set me free
There is healing in the name of Jesus
Salvation in the name of Jesus
Forgiveness in the name of Jesus
I’ve never know it like I know it today
There is power in the name of Jesus
Fullness of joy I’ve found in Jesus
Strength in the name of Jesus
I know it, I know it
Oh, I’ve got to tell you that I ….
There have been many things going through my head in recent times with wedding plans, house hunting, situation with a lodger, etc. As I knelt before the Lord yesterday morning praying and surrendering all to God, I saw vision of lighted up pockets of fear moving in a circle. Then it sank in my heart that I’ve been creating pockets of fear and entertaining them for several days, if I don’t take appropriate action, those fears will take root and replace all my joy clouding my spiritual eyes from seeing all God’s blessings. As I continued praying, I began to see Jesus coming through in my every situation delivering me. The peace that elevates faith began to take root once again and pockets of fear began to shrink. After this, I opened the Bible and led to read the following passage:
Ezekiel 17:22-24
22 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a cedar and plant it; I will break off a tender sprig from its topmost shoots and plant it on a high and lofty mountain. 23 On the mountain heights of Israel I will plant it; it will produce branches and bear fruit and become a splendid cedar. Birds of every kind will nest in it; they will find shelter in the shade of its branches. 24 All the trees of the forest will know that I the LORD bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish.
“‘I the LORD have spoken, and I will do it.’”
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26)
If we allow fear to take root it will pull us back instead of launching us toward God’s destiny and promises for our lives. Let not fear determines our decision and direction in life but let wisdom, faith, hope and love that found in Christ and His word set us on course toward the destiny God has prepared for us. He can turn our defeat and sorrow to victory and rejoicing.
Let loose the pockets of fear (anxiety, worries, etc) from our hearts and see Jesus with us in every situation of life. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2)
I saw this posted on facebook by a beautiful sister in Christ and thought how appropriate it is to finish this article with:
“I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, and of the son of a man who will be made like grass? And you forget the Lord your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth; You have feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, When he has prepared to destroy. And where is the fury of the oppressor? (Isaiah 51:12, 13)
An appropriate fear-tackling song for our listening:
I Know It (by Hillsong)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLj6ZRbOdQ8
Lyric:
I know it, I know it
His blood has set me free
I’ve been delivered forgiven
Fear has got no hold on me
I’m set apart not livin’ life my own way
No holding back ‘till I see Him face to face because I know it
Oh yes, I know it, I know it
The blood of Jesus has set me free
There is healing in the name of Jesus
Salvation in the name of Jesus
Forgiveness in the name of Jesus
I’ve never know it like I know it today
There is power in the name of Jesus
Fullness of joy I’ve found in Jesus
Strength in the name of Jesus
I know it, I know it
Oh, I’ve got to tell you that I ….
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Real Prayer
By Josephine Lim
Recently I learnt about prayer afresh even after many years of praying. We are definitely growing and learning new things each and every day and what else is more important than prayer. It’s the most powerful act anyone could do for themselves and for others. Who is the brilliant mind behind prayer? It is none other than God Himself who is full of love for mankind and wanting to bless and honour us when we pray.
For a few months I prayed for a very close friend of mine to be blessed with a good position in a good company at a strategic location. I’ve been praying for months for breakthrough until recently I received a fresh revelation of prayer that on that morning of my friend’s second interview that I prayed with truth and sincerity of heart. Praise the Lord on that same afternoon my friend was offered the job!
I thought I’ve learnt the secrets of effective prayer and that is declaration of blessings and words spoken in faith according to the promises in His word until the LORD taught me that a prayer that is real is equally powerful and more honourable than any kind of prayer. A prayer that is real is when we pray to God with truth and sincerity of heart without pretence or doing it as a duty (1 Samuel 1:10-20, Genesis 32:24-29, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10) but come to Him just as we are, knowing that the Lord is listening and is present to answer. We acknowledge that He is a real God who loves and cares enough for us to treat our prayers with great importance and urgency, surely He will grant the best possible answer to our request.
Sometimes we take prayer for granted. Sometimes we pray because we have to pray in the morning just in case we meet with unpleasant situation later in the day so better cover ourselves in prayer. Sometimes we pray because we are being told to do so without having the revelation of what prayer is all about. Sometimes we pray so that hopefully bad things will not happen. Sometimes we pray because we are Christian and so this is what Christians do but mind you other people with different religion also pray. Sometimes we pray because we want to please God to show Him that we honour Him so He better honour us by answering our prayers in order for us to continue trusting Him. Sometimes we pray hopefully He hears and will be kind enough to answer us.
No matter how we pray, the fact is that He hears but He delights and bless those who trust and place their hope in Him when praying (Jeremiah 17:7). Are you real when praying? Are you trying to impress Him to bless you or you humbly come before Him trusting that He is listening and drawing near to you to comfort and provide answers to your prayer? We are not just believing in prayer but we believe in a God who can deliver the answers to our prayers. When you start praying in realness and truth with the revelation of prayer, a deep sense of comfort, peace and confident trust will overwhelm your heart. You are conscious that your prayers are now in the dependable, reliable and mighty hands of God who will not fail you because He is so in love with you and has your best interest at heart. He’ll bless you with the BEST more than what you could possibly imagine or expect (Ephesians 3:20).
The illustration is the same for those who read a thousand and one books on self-development and improvement but if they don’t apply or put into practice what they’ve learnt they will not see any result or improvement. The same goes for prayer. If you pray often but if you don’t have the revelation that God is listening and He is handling the situation on your behalf, then you are just mumbling some words and it’s just another prayer to get by each day but if you pray with revelation conscious that a real God is listening to your every word and He is now on the case, you’ll see miracles that you prayed for, for the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED" (Romans 10:11).
So let us be truthful and real when we pray having the revelation that our God will see to it that we receive the miracles we hope for.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him
Recently I learnt about prayer afresh even after many years of praying. We are definitely growing and learning new things each and every day and what else is more important than prayer. It’s the most powerful act anyone could do for themselves and for others. Who is the brilliant mind behind prayer? It is none other than God Himself who is full of love for mankind and wanting to bless and honour us when we pray.
For a few months I prayed for a very close friend of mine to be blessed with a good position in a good company at a strategic location. I’ve been praying for months for breakthrough until recently I received a fresh revelation of prayer that on that morning of my friend’s second interview that I prayed with truth and sincerity of heart. Praise the Lord on that same afternoon my friend was offered the job!
I thought I’ve learnt the secrets of effective prayer and that is declaration of blessings and words spoken in faith according to the promises in His word until the LORD taught me that a prayer that is real is equally powerful and more honourable than any kind of prayer. A prayer that is real is when we pray to God with truth and sincerity of heart without pretence or doing it as a duty (1 Samuel 1:10-20, Genesis 32:24-29, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10) but come to Him just as we are, knowing that the Lord is listening and is present to answer. We acknowledge that He is a real God who loves and cares enough for us to treat our prayers with great importance and urgency, surely He will grant the best possible answer to our request.
Sometimes we take prayer for granted. Sometimes we pray because we have to pray in the morning just in case we meet with unpleasant situation later in the day so better cover ourselves in prayer. Sometimes we pray because we are being told to do so without having the revelation of what prayer is all about. Sometimes we pray so that hopefully bad things will not happen. Sometimes we pray because we are Christian and so this is what Christians do but mind you other people with different religion also pray. Sometimes we pray because we want to please God to show Him that we honour Him so He better honour us by answering our prayers in order for us to continue trusting Him. Sometimes we pray hopefully He hears and will be kind enough to answer us.
No matter how we pray, the fact is that He hears but He delights and bless those who trust and place their hope in Him when praying (Jeremiah 17:7). Are you real when praying? Are you trying to impress Him to bless you or you humbly come before Him trusting that He is listening and drawing near to you to comfort and provide answers to your prayer? We are not just believing in prayer but we believe in a God who can deliver the answers to our prayers. When you start praying in realness and truth with the revelation of prayer, a deep sense of comfort, peace and confident trust will overwhelm your heart. You are conscious that your prayers are now in the dependable, reliable and mighty hands of God who will not fail you because He is so in love with you and has your best interest at heart. He’ll bless you with the BEST more than what you could possibly imagine or expect (Ephesians 3:20).
The illustration is the same for those who read a thousand and one books on self-development and improvement but if they don’t apply or put into practice what they’ve learnt they will not see any result or improvement. The same goes for prayer. If you pray often but if you don’t have the revelation that God is listening and He is handling the situation on your behalf, then you are just mumbling some words and it’s just another prayer to get by each day but if you pray with revelation conscious that a real God is listening to your every word and He is now on the case, you’ll see miracles that you prayed for, for the Scripture says, "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED" (Romans 10:11).
So let us be truthful and real when we pray having the revelation that our God will see to it that we receive the miracles we hope for.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him
Monday, 7 January 2013
Peace Within
By Josephine Lim
This evening while walking home from work, I caught myself thinking and analysing lots of things while praying hastily. It dawned on me how often I have been like this without realising I’ve not been entirely at peace. I was task-oriented bound by what to do next and how to do it, etc so many things to be done and so little time. I spent most of the time pondering over things instead of just let my heart be still and at rest. Hence, I decided to calm down and let my heart and mind rest as I continue my walk home but this time in the rhythm of peace. I continue praying with peace in my heart and felt calmer and at rest. I then realised how often I have neglected the peace God has given unto us (John 14:27). How often I have deprived myself from experiencing this peace. As I allow the peace of the Lord to overwhelm my heart once again, I looked up and began to discover new things around me that I have not seen before.
Several times at work I decided postponing going to the restroom until I have completed certain task at hand but because I could not hold on any longer I had to quickly make a trip there and most of the time I would emerge with new creative ideas or being reminded of certain things I have forgotten or left out. Taking a break in between tasks or rest even just for a moment will do us good hence the same applies that we cannot neglect the importance of occupying our heart with peace and how much more the peace given by our loving Saviour.
When your heart is filled with the peace of the Lord it shows on your face. You are more confident, jovial, easy going, calm, alert, understanding, tolerant, patient, stronger, wiser and most importantly live longer and healthier. Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body.
There is time for everything in life and at every moment we should learn to embrace it and live one moment at a time and one day at a time. There’s great tendency for us to get caught up by the fast pace world we live in and disregard the importance of operating and be led by the peace within us that keeps us sane and emotionally healthy and stable.
There is time to rest, time to eat, time to enjoy, time to love, time to speak, time to listen, time to work, time to sleep and time to be with family and friends. If our heart is not at rest and not operating in peace, there’s a tendency to jumble up everything and not embracing the moment entirely defeating the whole purpose of us doing what we are doing.
Without peace there will be chaos. When storm of life emerges, it’s no point being panic and troubled as it does us no good instead have a clarity of mind and decide to stay calm and be at peace. Quiet down our hearts and pray, the Lord will surely grant you deliverance and breakthrough in the way that only He knows how and hence you will go out with joy and be led forth in peace (Isaiah 55:12a). You shall surely see your prayers answered.
John 16:33 (Jesus said,) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
When you choose to be led by the peace of the Lord, you’ll find yourself at the right place at the right time, doing and saying the right thing at the right time of which able to impact and create a lasting impression on others.
Isaiah 55
11 so is My (God's) word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
12 You will go out in joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
will clap their hands.
Just thought of sharing this news with all of you be it related to the content of this email or not as I thought why not. Yesterday, my two friends Parul and Sarah tried their hands on archery and shooting hence discover their hidden talents as they surprised the volunteer police who gave them lessons. Parul was the only one among a hundred over people to successfully shooting down the squirrel board with air gun/rifle while Sarah’s arrows hit on the golden circle three times. They should be training for the next Olympics! I agree with the wise man who said, “You never try, you’ll never know.” Never let the voice around us and the voice inside of us tell us we can’t. If we never try, we’ll never know. Let this new year be a year where many of our dreams and prayers come true, in Jesus Name, Amen!
Have a Blessed New Year, my dear brothers and sisters!
This evening while walking home from work, I caught myself thinking and analysing lots of things while praying hastily. It dawned on me how often I have been like this without realising I’ve not been entirely at peace. I was task-oriented bound by what to do next and how to do it, etc so many things to be done and so little time. I spent most of the time pondering over things instead of just let my heart be still and at rest. Hence, I decided to calm down and let my heart and mind rest as I continue my walk home but this time in the rhythm of peace. I continue praying with peace in my heart and felt calmer and at rest. I then realised how often I have neglected the peace God has given unto us (John 14:27). How often I have deprived myself from experiencing this peace. As I allow the peace of the Lord to overwhelm my heart once again, I looked up and began to discover new things around me that I have not seen before.
Several times at work I decided postponing going to the restroom until I have completed certain task at hand but because I could not hold on any longer I had to quickly make a trip there and most of the time I would emerge with new creative ideas or being reminded of certain things I have forgotten or left out. Taking a break in between tasks or rest even just for a moment will do us good hence the same applies that we cannot neglect the importance of occupying our heart with peace and how much more the peace given by our loving Saviour.
When your heart is filled with the peace of the Lord it shows on your face. You are more confident, jovial, easy going, calm, alert, understanding, tolerant, patient, stronger, wiser and most importantly live longer and healthier. Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body.
There is time for everything in life and at every moment we should learn to embrace it and live one moment at a time and one day at a time. There’s great tendency for us to get caught up by the fast pace world we live in and disregard the importance of operating and be led by the peace within us that keeps us sane and emotionally healthy and stable.
There is time to rest, time to eat, time to enjoy, time to love, time to speak, time to listen, time to work, time to sleep and time to be with family and friends. If our heart is not at rest and not operating in peace, there’s a tendency to jumble up everything and not embracing the moment entirely defeating the whole purpose of us doing what we are doing.
Without peace there will be chaos. When storm of life emerges, it’s no point being panic and troubled as it does us no good instead have a clarity of mind and decide to stay calm and be at peace. Quiet down our hearts and pray, the Lord will surely grant you deliverance and breakthrough in the way that only He knows how and hence you will go out with joy and be led forth in peace (Isaiah 55:12a). You shall surely see your prayers answered.
John 16:33 (Jesus said,) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
When you choose to be led by the peace of the Lord, you’ll find yourself at the right place at the right time, doing and saying the right thing at the right time of which able to impact and create a lasting impression on others.
Isaiah 55
11 so is My (God's) word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
12 You will go out in joy
and be led forth in peace;
the mountains and hills
will burst into song before you,
and all the trees of the field
will clap their hands.
Just thought of sharing this news with all of you be it related to the content of this email or not as I thought why not. Yesterday, my two friends Parul and Sarah tried their hands on archery and shooting hence discover their hidden talents as they surprised the volunteer police who gave them lessons. Parul was the only one among a hundred over people to successfully shooting down the squirrel board with air gun/rifle while Sarah’s arrows hit on the golden circle three times. They should be training for the next Olympics! I agree with the wise man who said, “You never try, you’ll never know.” Never let the voice around us and the voice inside of us tell us we can’t. If we never try, we’ll never know. Let this new year be a year where many of our dreams and prayers come true, in Jesus Name, Amen!
Have a Blessed New Year, my dear brothers and sisters!
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