Dear brethren,
Greetings in the name of
our Lord Jesus Christ!
As we celebrate this 2012
Christmas and expectantly look forward for the new Year, God is
reminding to Rise above worry by totally depending on Him because
“For to us a child is born ---called Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6) and “the... Controller of all
things.” (1 Timothy 6:15)
We all worry from time to
time, but followers of Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate this season, have
learned to avoid over-anxiety by totally depending on Jesus Christ. And the
following guidelines have proved helpful to many believers:
1. Define
the situation clearly. What exactly is it you are worrying
about? Be specific. Often when we take time to clarify the problem, a way to
solve it will present itself.
2. Face
the worst that can happen. Would you lose your job? Your
relationship? Your investment? In most cases even if the worst did happen,
chances are it would not ruin you. It may be inconvenient or painful, but does
it really warrant all the anxiety you are giving it?
3. Resolve
to accept the outcome, whatever it is. Most of the stress of
worry comes from denial, from not being willing to face the worst that could
happen. Once you make up your mind to accept whatever happens, you will find
worry loses its power over you.
4. Work to
improve the situation. An African proverb goes, “Chance will
not favor you if you are not in motion.” Even the Bible encourages us do all we
can to ensure the best possible outcome when Paul said in Ephesians 6:13-
“...after you have done everything... stand.” We must “Stand on God's promises”!
5. Give
the problem to God. He's 'the... controller of all things'. The Psalmist said,
'Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken
those who seek you' (Psalm 9:10 NIV). Remember, nothing can happen to you
today, or any other day, that God is not aware of, in control of, and able to
bring you through.
We can follow these
guidelines with confidence,
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the
government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God, EverlastingFather, Prince of Peace. Of
the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will
reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding
it with Justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zealof
the Lord Almighty will
accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:6 –7)
Emmanuel!
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Aba Mpesha
4198 Packard St, Apt #3
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1539
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