Do Not Fret

How many times do we envy a friend who is doing better than we are in life? It could be that he/she is working while we are still trying to apply in countless companies or even gets the job through dubious means when all we are doing is being faithful? This often discourages many of us in our Christian walk with God and we tend to lose hope.

This should not be the case for us as children of God. Psalm 37 has been a source of encouragement for me in times when I see a non-believer doing better than me. His word tells us not to fret or be envious of wrongdoers because he is able to give us the desires of our hearts.

What is the antidote to keep us from fretting?

1. We must enjoy daily fellowship with God. ‘Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.’ This means spending time alone with God and partaking in the means of grace with other Christians.

2. We should remember the end of the wicked. ‘For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.’ They shall soon be cut off by God the righteous judge.

3. Consider the blessings of the righteous

·         Past blessings. The righteous have never been forsaken or their children beg bread because God promises never to leave us nor forsake us but continually cast our cares on him because he cares for us.

·         Present blessings. The steps of the righteous man are established by the Lord. The lord keeps us and supports with his mighty hand. Why should we fret when the Lord so wisely and lovingly guides our steps?

·         Future blessings. We have an eternal inheritance which is reserved for us in heaven. The lord will help us and be our strength in time of trouble.

Are you agitated? Are you fretting? Let the precious words of psalm 37 be impressed on your mind and you will soon find that fretting will give way to praise. We have great blessings. Do not fret!

                                                            plenty love,

                                                                           kapambwe

GRATEFUL

I am one constantly picking out catchy phrases from conversations, song lyrics or favourite scriptures. One that caught my attention was from Facebook and it read “some people are into complaining as if it’s a career”. That may sound funny at first but when given serious thought it is a matter of utter urgency. We grumble more than we give thanks and this is actually a sin against God.

There is always something to give thanks about because all good and perfect gifts come from above. Paul encourages us in his letter to the Thessalonians to give thanks in ALL circumstances. This prompted me to write this blog post am calling grateful to list down the things am thankful about.

1.      Salvation- God chose to reveal himself to me, mortal man when people continue to live and die in their sin.

2.      Family and friends- each different and special yet add so much colour to my life. Love you all.

3.      My country, Zambia. Its beauty, resources and peace. We often take it for granted that we can pray and worship without fear.

4.      Good health and sound mind. So many people are battling for their lives in hospitals but God has chosen to grant me health.

5.      Education

6.      His word which is living and active. Transforming lives and is a guideline by which we must live our day to day lives.

7.      His daily provisions. The roof over my head, food on the table.

8.      Gift of fellowship with other Christian brethren

9.      Technology. Life has become so easy such that we can do many things at just a click of a button

10.  God’s faithfulness. Morning by morning new mercies I see.

There are so many things we could give thanks about but I hope we will count our blessings and name them one by one.

                                                                         Always,

                                                                                           Kapambwe.