LENTEN MESSAGE

A GREAT FALL AHEAD

The Lord said, “Earth and sky, listen to what I am saying! The children I brought up have rebelled against Me.” (Isaiah 1:2)

PART ONE

The crowd followed Jesus and some Pharisees on account of various questions, approached; in order to succeed in entrapping Him, asking, “Does our Law allow a man to divorce his wife for whatever reason he wishes?”

Jesus replied, “In the beginning the Creator made people male and female. And God said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and unite with his wife; and the two will become one.’ So they are no longer two but one. Man must not separate, then, what God has joined together.” Jesus snapped the trap, but they persisted, asking, “How did Moses, then, allow divorce?” He responded, “Moses gave you permission because you are hard to teach.” He continued further warning them, “I tell you, then, that any man who divorces his wife for any cause other than her unfaithfulness, commits adultery if he marries some other woman.”

A family adorns the earth to a heaven. God made family and He is seated among them.  When Sovereign God dwells among them, family life is the most graceful and easily manageable status. The first couple transformed the Garden of Eden into a paradise, as long as they obeyed God. A couple must be enveloped in gracefulness that arises with agreeing with God, over and above, their individualistic nature and desire. God created Eve, to complete the incomplete Adam. It was when their personal desires arose they began to blame each other, got enslaved themselves to fear, pride  and other such malice. All this happened when they refused God and when His Everlasting Grace departed from them. Till then what was a blessed family life with its beautiful responsibilities; when they began to prioritise themselves over God, everything tumbled down to be a burden, turning it into a workshop of the devil. With the veil of God’s grace removed from them, the couple soon ousted from the paradise to step into a world filled with tragedy and adversities.

During Annunciation, the grace emitted from Mary, the Mother of Jesus is remarkable. The angel said to her, “The Lord is with you and has greatly blessed you.” (Luke 1:28) God chose her as the Mistress of the Holy Family and Joseph, a righteous man as the Head of the Family. This is the reason why a young man and woman are required to enroll in prenuptial courses and counselling that can transform them into mature individuals; capable enough to take up the duties of a husband and wife. These widely available courses prepare them to the responsibilities of this holy sacrament of matrimony and family relations. Your life on this holy land consists of many relations; each bringing its own set of responsibilities. It is foremost important to develop a relationship with God and communion with the heavenly beings, because we belong there; and is to return there after this short pilgrimage to be united with them. Their guidance will be a light in your life. A life in unity with ancestors, parents, relatives are also significant to expect a harmonious and peaceful existence. How can one expect harmonization in their marital life, pushing away and rejecting parents? It is not acceptable to God that you neglect parents for your convenience. They spent a good amount of their life sacrificing in terms of health, time, and wealth; painstakingly to care and settle you well. The pain others take for you is a sacrifice. Lord Jesus suffered for your pain; offering it all as a sacrifice. So whoever breaks the chord of relationships by denying their duty are inviting a crack or fall in his own life. Try not to hurt anyone unrighteous. The gravity of pain that you dish out to others is measured by the Sovereign God; He has not made it permissible to anyone to hurt or pain anyone. Parents, holding the position of the invisible God; ought to ensure they are careful not to hurt their children. It is easy to say, but it calls for right amount of endurance to put it into practice as it is a hereditary trait.  A drop of tear arising from a deeply hurt person is sufficient to break your family. Each one should safeguard every relation, considering it pure and holy. The Holy Bible says, “Happy are those who work for peace, God will call them His children!” (Matthew 5:9)

All your ancestors, relatives, parents, neighbours including all living beings are part of one family because we exist from the One and Only Creator. Accept all and everyone in His Name, love and console them.  Bear in mind, that today or tomorrow I have to leave this world and face my Creator; there I will be accounted for every tears shed because of me, especially my life partner, children, parents etc. These thoughts will transform you to a righteous and happy individual. Challenge yourself to take a decision to bury the old defiled nature and to refrain from it. Parents are not the creator of children; they are only the family line to continue God’s creation.

Dear Readers in Christ, your heart though feeble and wavering, yearns to come out of all these malice. Your desire to be a new person can only be fulfilled by the mercy and grace sprinkled by the Magnificent God. Only He can release you from the traps of those childhood incidents that outgrow you over the years leading to greater sins. If you have covered up your guiltiness, thinking no one is there to witness your cruel deeds; then you are mistaken. For the Holy Bible says, “The eyes of the Lord are ten thousand times brighter than the sun.” (Sirach 23:19) He witnesses your darkest deeds. Last but not the least heaven and earth are witness of every deed of each human being.

(To be continued)

May the Lord bless you and take care of you. May He be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favour and give you peace.

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

YOUTH CORNER

GOD WHO CAME IN SEARCH OF ME

The Holy Bible says, “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the wonderful things you have done. (Psalms 9:1)

PART TWO

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The pray over and the relaxation experienced urged me to revisit; but hesitance obstructed. After a couple of days opportunity knocked in the form of few youth from the ministry, who approached my friend, a guitarist to play for an special occasion and he in turn approached me. The heart whispered a ‘yes’- and lips replied the same. In spite, being a moody person; who has often opted out at the last moment- I participated with sheer enthusiasm in the practice of charismatic hymns recitals; music that was totally new to the ears. It was the beginning of my musical journey with KLWC.

Each Saturday, being one among the multitude that gathered faithfully at the centre; everything seemed new. Regular attendance made me a part of His mission and to enjoy the revival spirit; that eradicated any hesitancy from following the instructions. The prayer service was very unique and during the preaching Section; the Word of God discoursed would wash off the stains of ignorance and be as if said solely for each individual present. Praise be to God! Introvert as I am, voluntarily began to mingle with the service ministry and enjoyed any small tasks that were accessible. Their approach and outlook towards each other made me feel belonging and welcome and I would look forward for the upcoming service. 

During one such outreach our Spiritual Teacher explained about God’s Love and the powerful Word of God penetrated deep into the pillars of my heart thoroughly shaking it. “Even if a mother should forget her child, I will never forget you.” (Isaiah 49:15) Now, in the furnace of these comforting words melted away the impurities-the pain of losing dad, childhood sorrows, hurt feelings, burdens, the adolescent changes.. God’s reassuring love that He would stand by me in all circumstances; without ever taking His divine eyes from me and the Love that flows from Him is so strong that nothing can obstruct it. These realization medicated enough to ask God for forgiveness, to receive inner healing, forgive others unconditionally including all those the Lord brought to mind and to accept myself. The reassuring Word of God that He has a plan for me even though I did not have one gave me great comfort and security. “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

The Word of God preached at KLWC made me conscious about God’s Infinite Love and how He could turn all the bad into good in His time.

JESUS –A TRUE FRIEND

Gradually the good Lord through our Spiritual Teacher opened the door of invitation to the KLWC music ministry. The practice sessions that would be held in her presence and in the company of other dedicated youth helped in drawing myself closer to the Lord. These devotional songs lifted and assisted in absolute surrender to my Creator; they have been a faithful and trustworthy companion even today.

Yes dear ones, the lips that once sang worldly songs, began to praise the Almighty God. The hands and feet that would clap and tap to the worldly tunes, began to sway to the tunes of the Greatest Musician, Lord Jesus!

I will praise you O God with all my heart: and tell of all the wonderful things you have done. I will sing for joy because of you. I will sing praise to you, almighty God. (Psalms 9:1-2)

Just as Mother Mary led the apostles to receive the Holy Spirit and us to her son Lord Jesus, so did our spiritual Teacher through numerous bible classes, sharing her personal experience, conducting inner healing sessions and through spiritual counseling brought us very close to the Savior. Her anointed prayers and classes for the youth, assisted me to receive the infilling of the Holy Spirit and be anointed in the Gift Of Tongues to experience and feel Lord Jesus waiting with open arms and all I had to do was to unlock the door of my heart to Him, share with him all joys and sorrows. . He is the true friend who gave His life and the last breath for us. I can count on him till the very end because He is the only one that suffered and died on Calvary; He didn't let go of the heavy cross till the end, thinking of me. The Holy Spirit received, enabled me to humble myself to worship and adore the Living God for whom Heaven is the throne and earth is his foot stool.

The changes in me were obvious and it was a surprise to family and friends, who found it difficult to digest and turned away. My family that had brought me to the shore of renewal also found it complicated. Dear Readers in Christ, Lord Jesus the giver of courage to the discouraged gave  me the courage to stand for him and to fulfill all responsibilities at work and home in a better way. Though I had no formal technical training Lord Jesus gave me the grace to grasp it and is taking care of all my needs.God of KLWC, Abba Father our daily provider has made available all my necessities since then. I could offer my blooming youth; remain single till date and dedicate the rest of my life at His feet. I am indebted to my spiritual teacher and her family for accepting me as I am. They have sacrificed their personal time and precious life to groom and provide for me time to be with my Lord.

So if you are tired of loneliness, chasing your dreams, weary of running round and round. Pick up all the shattered dreams of your lifeat the feet of Jesus lay them down.

Give them all, give all, give them all to Jesus and He will

certainly remould you for Him.

LENTEN MESSAGE

SAVING GRACE OF GOD

The Holy Bible says, “The law of the Lord is perfect; it gives new strength.”  (Psalms 19: 7)

Daniel a noble, intelligent and specially blessed young man by God to interpret visions and dreams was appointed during the reign of King Darius to supervise the governors and to manage the king’s interests. His outstanding reliability and honesty was a cause of concern for the other governors and supervisors who would be jealous and look out for ways to corner Daniel; who was trustworthy, pious and consistent in his worship to the true living God three times a day. They decided to trap him through his religion and so requested the king to send a decree that no one would be permitted to worship their god except His Majesty; and whoever violates this law would be thrown into a pit filled with lions.

Daniel respected the king but never compromised with the Law of True Living God. He knelt down at his open window and prayed as always. His enemy’s watchful eyes caught him and they accused Daniel before the king for violating His Majesty’s order. Though the King had empathy towards Daniel; yet he was helpless before his own decree and gave permission to throw Daniel into the pit filled with hungry lions, pronouncing, “Daniel, may your God, whom you serve so loyally rescue you.” The next dawn, the king hurried to the pit and found that Daniel was safe; he was overjoyed when the pious young man answered, “God sent his angel to shut the mouths of lions so that they would not hurt me.  He did this because he knew that I was innocent and because I have not wronged you, your majesty.”

Daniel in the lion's pit well guarded by Sovereign God

Dear readers, is the Lord whom you worship capable to save you? Daniel proved his faithfulness and obedience to his God and His Law and God rewarded His faithful by rescuing him from the mouth of the lions. The Lord our Living God, at Mount Sinai made a covenant not only for our forefathers but also for all those living today. “Worship no God but Me”, God explained, “not to make any images of anything and do not bow down to any idols or worship it.” Daniel was well aware of the dangers that awaited him on his disobedience to the king’s order, yet he was not fearful of the punishment and was ready to die rather than disobey His faithful God. Our existing world is a damaged one- where dangers await every moment; yet we are sluggish towards our approach to God who alone can save us. How ashamed are we at times to utter our faith explicitly!

Dear readers, with a true sense, break off all the deceitful chains and release yourself. Be bold enough to fast from all your idol worship to please your friends, boss or family members, superiors or anyone who follow such acts. Let us pray to God on their behalf for a way to open their inner eyes to the truth. Let us also abstain from sin and its consequences for disobeying the first Law of loving God. We , mankind fast for various purposes. This Lenten fast actually bridges our ways closer to Lord Jesus; to make atonement for our sins. Through fasting and abstinence we ought to refrain from our senseless acts that please just our mortal self and develop a strong will power to fight against it. These will assist to control the confusion in our lives and to articulate boldly with a Yes’ or ‘No’ to the circumstances clearly.

Never be of the opinion that the season of Lent is to cry in pain and suffering of Christ Jesus; instead create a new loving and loyal heart towards Jesus Christ and to others. May this Lenten journey assist us in repairing the broken bricks and cracks of our family relations. For the sake of Christ Jesus who died for you and me, accept your life partner as he or she is because Christ agreed to die for your salvation when you were a sinner. He allowed to wound His soul and body for every human.

Hence, Lent is the observant time to wash His Holy wounds, apply ointment and bandage it. Could you be successful in applying medicine to atleast to one wound of your beloved Saviour? Dear ones, if you abstain from this holy deed who else would adhere to it? We, His beloved are only there for Jesus Christ.

Remembering our Lord Jesus’ quote- that whatever we do for the least; we do it for Him let us see our Lord in each of our family member let us accept them as they are. Blessed are those who cried out with Lord Jesus; Veronica who took courage to wipe the face of the wounded Lord amidst His accusers; Simon of Cyrene who got an opportunity to help Lord Jesus to carry the cross;  Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimethia who could do the last rites of Lord Jesus;  His disciple John who stood at the Holy feet of the cross accepting Mother Mary as his own mother, and comforted her. Yes dear loved ones in Christ, we are also highly blessed if you could see Jesus in those who are wounded, bitterly crying, carrying heavy loads and dying spiritually, abandoned parents, children, wives, husbands, etc. You may be one among them if you accept your family unconditionally.  He says to you, “I will send my saving grace to those who observe my command truly.”  Do not falter in His commandment; never bend the Lord’s command nor add to it.  Let it always be a ‘Yes’ to the Lord.

Temptations come to remind that we are humans; it is not a sin. We can overcome it by turning our gaze to Jesus our Master, who overcame all the temptations of the world victoriously and taught us to pray at all times in mind “Lead us not to temptations, but deliver us, O Lord.”

Temptations are like spider, which makes webs in our houses.  If we allow them, they make the webs everywhere and create troubles.  So we need to remove it on a regular basis.  So also if we allow temptations to take place in our heart and fall into it, accordingly we have to suffer the consequences.  But if we overcome it, we promote to more spiritual maturity by avoiding sin.  So do not worry about your fear of temptations, but strive to overcome it by using the above-said methods.

During this Lent let us concentrate on reunion of our  family unity by correcting self; believing that Lord my Saviour died for me, to teach me to accept and love one another.  God gave us this life and relationships to sustain them through Him. Therefore He has the means to maintain those relationships because He generously gave us such a precious gift - ‘Salvation made possible to us’. You can surely trust Him for your present intention.  So do not be worried about the past or future, be still on present, strive for the betterment in union with Christ Jesus.  Let your God be the origin of all creation, the invisible spiritual God always inspires to love Him, yourself and others.  But worship only Him.  One step ahead bring back the abandoned ones from your family – you may have forgotten to have connection with certain people whom God gifted in your life – it can be the hindrance to your health and prosperity, it can also break the chord of your parent –children relation.  Strive to become a transformed person and experience a deeper sense that life is safer and secure with Jesus Christ.  Never be afraid of crowds or trials of daily life, but like Daniel with a strong will power, deep insight foreview the power of the Living Lord, who can rescue from all disasters and adversity. He will rule forever and His Kingdom will never be destroyed.  His power will never come to an end; He is the One who can save and rescue you.  He can perform wonders and miracles in heaven and on earth.  Halleluiah!

Dear readers, fear and respect Him.  He will honour you.  King Darius gave orders to arrest all the men who had accused Daniel and they were thrown together with their wives and children into the pit filled with lions and before they reached the bottom of the pit, the lions pounced on them and broke off all their bones.  The Lord of Daniel says, “My love for you is too strong.”  “Don’t think that the Lord is too weak to save you or too deaf to hear your call for help.”  (Isaiah 59:1)

The kind of fasting the Lord wants is this:  Remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the oppressed go free.  Share your food with the hungry, open your homes for the homeless poor.  Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear and do not refuse to help your own relatives. Dear devotees of Christ, God do not ask you to buy the Kingdom of God by merely spending your currency.  He does not need your money and great sacrifices.  If you try to put an end to oppression, to every gesture of contempt, to every evil word and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon.  He will keep you strong and well to rebuild the ruined walls of your houses.

May the Lord bless you and take care of you. May He be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favour and give you peace.

With love filled blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

THE EYES OF MERCY

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the Precious Gift of Mother Mary to us.

The birth of a child is an occasion of great joy, but the fact remains that we are all born out of original sin.

Mary’s soul was the most beautiful design created by God after the Incarnation of the Eternal Word, a most supreme and worthy present of Himself that an Omnipotent God ever did in this world.

There is no doubt that God blessed Mary with His grace as She was chosen to be the Mother of God but even before She was conferred with the Most Holy position She was adorned with the sanctity that was fit for this dignity.

St. Thomas Aquinas teaches us that the Most Blessed Virgin was so full of grace, that from the beginning her beautiful soul belonged to God. Secondly the grace overflowed to her body, as She merited to cloth the Eternal Word with Her most pure flesh. Thirdly, She was filled to think of the benefit of all, so that all might gain from the Salvation.

Let us joyfully witness Her presence in our day to day life as She was the first one to be loved and honored by God.

Let me share two of the many incidents that Mother Mary stood as a rock and guardian in my time of distress during my journey of life.

My elder daughter, born underweight, was kept in the incubator for almost nine days all the while losing her health to various infections. Holding onto Holy Rosary and Novenas of the Blessed Mary, I was granted extra courage to discharge her against medical advice, as it was unbearable to see the little one suffer. I brought the nine day old tiny bundle to my humble abode, laying her beneath my altar, totally surrendering to Mother Mary to take charge of her.

Lifting my cry of anguish and abandoning food and sleep for the next 3 days and 2 nights, my eyes were fixed on the Blessed Virgin and my child. Miraculously my child began to regain her health and soon we were even provided with a home doctor to keep a timely check on her.  

Once again with heartfelt gratitude I offered her to Mother Mary, with a prayer that my child be Hers. Till date she is safe in Mother’s hands and able to overcome all trials and tribulations in her life. I offer all my honor and glory to my Beloved Mother.

A complication arose during the fifth month of my second pregnancy. A scan revealed an acute cyst had formed over the foetus which blocked my child’s breath. After few days of observation, my gynecologist suggested as the matter was getting worse there was only one way out; to undergo a surgery.  Asking me to prepare myself mentally, she added that the surgery would be a risky one. They took a special written consent from us stating that they would not be held responsible had the child been injured during the procedure.

Apart from the regular prayers, I switched to recital of efficacious novenas to my Trustworthy Mother.  All my co-staffs too realizing the seriousness of the situation joined me with fasting and prayers. They equipped all the needs be it imparting courage to donating blood etc;

Here too my cry of anguish and distress reached the Queen of Mercy; as I could experience her assistance on the operation table. She kept me safe throughout and moreover the foetus in my womb was safe and sound. That moment I promised the Blessed Mother that my child and myself would be indebted to You and Your Son Jesus Christ throughout our life.

The Merciful Eyes of Mother Mary cannot forsake those who invoke Her.

Dear mothers, I assure you that whatever may be the condition of your children today, offer them to this Trustworthy Mother, she would keep them safe from all misfortunes.

Dear devotees of Christ, let me request you never to leave our Mother at the conclusion of the October month.

She requires our life to spread the message of Salvation; while we need her help every second of our life to overcome the temptations of the evil one.

A word of guidance to all the parents: Pray regularly to Mother Mary for the welfare of your children and family members; imbibe in children the practice of reciting small prayers like (Holy Mary, we love you, be with us); make a habit of gifting your children Rosary Prayer booklets and Rosaries, medals and permit them to carry it along with them devoutly.

You may not find a companion to recite the Holy Rosary; but let me remind you that Mary is always present when you recite it and your Guardian Angel would assist you to complete the recital.

Every ‘Salutation’ of Hail Mary will drive out your sorrows, fear letting in  a peace that only God can provide.

O Mary! Our Tender Mother, Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.  Amen.

With Love filled Blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

Kindly Note:

As per the message from God of KLWC, our team will be conducting an in-house Night Vigil service from 11 pm (1/11/2015) to 6 am (2/11/2015)   Your Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are welcome.

RECONCILIATION

Part I

How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God’s people to live together in harmony………that is where the Lord has promised His blessings – life that never ends.  (Psalms 133)

During a public ministry service, a mother pulling her nine year old son approached me. “Ever since his birth, I have lost all my peace. Tried sending him to my mother’s place, then admitted him twice to a hostel, but all my attempts to inculcate some discipline in him goes futile. Why did God give me such a huge punishment? I myself have a lot of health issues and many a times, I attempted to end my life regards to the shame and disgrace he gifts me every time.”

I turned my attention towards the little boy, who was all the more in his own world.  Placing my hands and blessing them, I was guided by the Lord to give her an appointment, which gave me a chance to meet the mother personally.

During the conversation, she explained that she was a devotee of Christ, so I casually enquired about her spiritual life.  The very next moment the Savior revealed to me the critical situation of the family.

Dear ones in Christ, the Holy Bible says, “Parents do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry, instead bring them up with Christian discipline and instruction.”  (Eph 6:4)

Thereafter, I took an opportunity to meet the child alone. After a casual talk, I began to ask him to address his issue. The innocence look mixed with sorrows was overpowering. Suddenly he hugged me tightly, and began to cry severely as he burst out, “I am alone, and I have nobody. I hate myself and each and everyone. Even today mother brought me forcefully to you. You treated me so gently, that I like you. Can I be with you? I promise to obey you and become like you. But I hate my home, my family, my dad. He is addicted to alcohol and brings home a bad set of friends. Once drunk, he beats up my mother and abuses her with bad foul language. She always cries. He does not allow me to do anything I wish. I hate my life. I do not want to obey dad, hence I don’t study.”

When the head of the family is too busy with no time for his wife and children, he is disregarding his God given responsibilities. How do we expect a child to be polite and obedient towards such a father?

Each heart no matter big or small; are totally broken and deep rooted with unpleasant memories, witnessed from childhood.

When parents construct a platform for their own pleasures, not recalling that there is a Heavenly Father, who watches them and to whom they are accountable for each and minute second of their life, time, skills, family, siblings and neighbor.

It is only through the parent’s mutual respect and love that their children would grow in age as well as wisdom and grace.

It is the equal duty of both the father and mother to truthfully accept self and each other; seek God, accepting Him as the mediator of the wedlock and honor Him by obeying His Law. Be sure to keep your gaze fixed on God, all the while drawing all the strength, patience and grace from Him, to carry out the daily responsibilities without fail.

When the child observes his/ her parents obeying the Great Grandpa above (God), willingly the child will be guided by God.

 Parents! Do you struggle hard to accumulate richness of this world, dreaming about the day when your child would grow up and attain higher position and make your name prominent? How many times have you secretly planned for his/her future keeping away your life partner, so that the child grows up to fulfill your dreams and desires?  

All your ambitious plans and fruits of your hard labor would deplete if you do not care to seek the will of God along with your partner before charting the future plans for His gift to you (your child).  

Your name, fame and wealth and all your goodness will be washed out by God himself, because the connectivity is broken. 

So reconcile with God today!

Likewise, the fate of those husbands and wives, who have been living together for years yet are unable to accept each other wholeheartedly, beware of the tragedy that awaits you. Each member in a family has a different story to share.

Let me utilize this opportunity to pen certain fundamental truths for the success of life!

Marriage is sacrament that calls for several and countless sacrifices in each step.  It is a life that consists not only of two different individuals who take the promise but the truthfulness and acceptance of two different families. This could be termed as the first and foremost foundation towards the success of marital life.

When a man and woman commit themselves fully and with a contrite heart during the sacrament of matrimony,  God showers certain qualities like acceptance, truthfulness, love, patience, forgiveness, sacrifice, endurance, punctuality, kindness, compassion,  upon the couple during their marital vows which is need for entering into a new mutual sacrificial life. 

So if you have failed to reconcile with God prior to receiving this Sacrament, surely there will be failures from your side, such as lack of self acceptance, non-acceptance of your partner, her /his family, child, etc.  Since sin always brings disaster in our life so the web in your heart will bring failures and brokenness in your life.

Can guilt convey joy to a person?  Or can a blameworthy person make her /his partner happy?  A pretender cannot trust others because he is already enslaved to fear, guilt, anxiety and anger. 

These attitudes will create misunderstandings and empty out the happiness of the other person.  However good natured and soft spoken a spouse may be, do not forget that if they are subjected to injustice, unfaithfulness etc; gradually the lamp of faith in God would be put off.

That is why Lord Jesus commanded, “If anyone should cause one of these little ones to loss his faith in me, it would be better for that person to have a large milestone tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea.” 

With the aid of the above verse from the Holy Bible evaluate yourself!  Review if you are the reason for your life partner’s loss of faith in God? Is your nature of concealing your faults and not being truthful the sole cause for bringing miseries upon your family? The Lord is teaching each one of us that we are answerable for the injustice that we bring upon others.

So if you are ready to correct yourself, you will be free from God’s penalty.  Our loving God is full of mercy and slow to anger.  He showers His promises to thousands of generations but He punishes up to three to four generations.  The Holy Bible says do not delay your repentance thinking that God will not punish.  A stubborn person will be burdened with troubles.  (Sirach 3)

Are you chocked up and suffocating spiritually, mentally and physically?  The Holy Bible says, “Have you sinned, my son? Don't do it again, and pray for forgiveness for what you have already done. Avoid sin as if it were a snake. If you get too near, it will sink its teeth into your soul like a lion, and destroy you. (Sirach 21:1-2)

Today is the day and the right time for you to reconcile with God.  Do not delay any further.

 A family counseling could assist you to the right direction and release you from the evil trap.  When you accept God, you would be able to accept yourself and your partner.

“How wonderful and pleasant it is for God’s people to live together in harmony… (Psalm 133)

                                                                                             (To be continued)

With Love filled Blessings,

Your Sister in Christ

Kindly Note:

As per the message from God of KLWC, our team will be conducting an in-house Night Vigil service from 11 pm (1/11/2015) to 6 am (2/11/2015)   Your Thanksgivings and Prayer Requests are welcome.

A  FAMILY THAT SACRIFICES IN THE

 LIGHT OF GOSPEL

The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He frustrates the plans of the people. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations.  (Psalms 33:10-11)

PART II

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Dear sisters, there are some obligatory duties that God considers essential for a wife. If you obey the Will of God wholeheartedly, without seeking your own desires or pursuing your path of liking, then you are sure to obtain happiness.

Let us turn our attention towards the Book of Genesis in the Holy Bible. 

The Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to live alone, I will make a suitable companion to HELP him." (Gen 2:18) “The man named all the birds and all the animals; but not one of them was a suitable companion to help him." (Gen. 2:20)

Filled with compassion for man’s loneliness, God put him into a deep sleep. While he was asleep, He took out one of the man's ribs and closed up the flesh. He formed a woman out of the rib and brought her to him (Gen. 2: 21-22)

He was amazed to see the new creature. He named his companion as 'woman'.

From the above-said verse we come to know that the woman was made for man as a suitable helper for him. Many have mistaken the above-said scripture portion and think that every individual woman is to be totally submissive to man. ‘To do the work of a maid-servant for man’ this is the thought impregnated in the minds of many people.

But the Lord God through His creation gives equal honor and respect to both.

So that woman may rule over her husband the Lord God did not take the bone from the man's head. Similarly, to be crushed and stamped over by the husband, the Lord God did not create the wife from the bone of his feet. To grant equality, the Loving Father gave form to man’s companion by taking the bone from the middle of his body. Through this God reveals the great mystery in the impartial God's creation and equal weight and value, honour and respect to both.

‘The husband is the focal point. My desires are like the soap bubbles in water. I am only his helper. What is there for me?' 

Such thoughts impregnated in numerous minds have to be uprooted as there is a great value for the position of a 'helper'. 'Helper' does not put one down or devaluate it.

In the Kingdom of God, a helper has an honored and highly valuable position. Perhaps the society may give importance to those in authority and highly placed and is a normal practice to degrade those in the position of a helper. This race of competition and taking advantage of one's freewill is not acceptable in the Will of God. If the works (ideas) of a helper serves to control the community, then similar to his works a helper is also of importance.

"One who loves his life will lose it, but he who loses his life for other will gain it." (Jn.12: 25)

Unless we meaningfully fulfil His Word of God a married life based on the Holy Scriptures is not possible. We must abandon totally the crooked ways of fulfilling our selfish desires.

A capable wife gets up early in the morning, surrenders herself and her husband at the feet of the Lord. By seeking the Will of God and being filled with God's power she begins her work. The Holy Bible states how a capable wife ought to be. Through her, the plans specified by God for that family will be successfully fulfilled.

"How hard it is to find a capable wife!  She is worth far more than jewels! Her husband puts his confidence in her, and he will never be poor.  As long as she lives, she does him good and never harm... She gets up before daylight to prepare food for her family and to tell her servant-girls what to do..... She is generous to the poor and needy.... Her husband is well-known, one of the leading citizens.... She is strong and respected and not afraid of the future.  She speaks with a gentle wisdom. She is always busy and looks after her family’s needs.  Her children show their appreciation, and her husband praises her."  (Prov. 31: 10-31)

This does not imply that all Christian women are like this. However, through proper prayer and continuous hard work, it is possible to obtain the above-mentioned virtues through which she will be able to handle all the work wisely, and obtain and grow in wisdom and strength.

A wife can take the lead to bring about prosperity and success in the family. However she has to put her firm faith and submit to God and in His victorious care.

“Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ." (Eph.5:21)

By complaining that the encouragement and co-­operation that was expected is not obtained, and hence by neglecting the duties given by God you become wrongdoers in God's sight. Wives who poke their nose in aimless things, and neglect their family and divert from the goal of life are not few in number.

 A capable wife should be away from unwanted boastful talks and gossips. If husband and wife are both working, and because of that if the wife is not able to do her family duty, both should pray and decide together and by doing the house work during the night time they can establish a peaceful atmosphere.

Today's generation is caught up in economic crisis and restlessness due to the tension of education.

Above all to be filled with the heavenly peace and contentment, both husband and wife should be the loving children of God who cares.

There is no measure to the shame and insult that the old wife of Abraham, Sarah had to face. Yet the Holy Bible says “He trusted that the One who promised him is faithful and that gave Sarah the power to conceive" (Heb.11: 11)

Those who are supposed to adorn faith have become the ones who by fear have become weary, over burdened, and thus devoid of hunger and sleep.

The Bible says that a capable wife laughs at the future; riches that the naked eyes can see, the huge salary of the husband, nor the sight of seeing her sons becoming successful- -it is not this smile that she puts on. Rather it is the trust in the promises of the Heavenly Father who protects us in the palm of His hand everyday from dawn till dusk without any casualties. She is able to accept with contentment whatever the Lord gives by His knowledge, and thus sleep peacefully at night.

Dear ones, by reading punctually the Holy Bible, believe strongly in your heart that the promises of God shall be fulfilled. Children of God should have love in them not only towards family, children and husband; instead she should be aware of the needs of God's people and be helpful to them.

Doing good in every deeds is the ornament of all women who believe in Jesus Christ. This is reflected in the food that she prepares, the home in which they live and the children that she raises. Her relation with God will be reflected in her own life and habits. Even among problems, in the shortcomings of the family, sicknesses and weaknesses, with faith she is able to do her duties punctually. With thirst in the depth of her heart she should pray at all times in her mind to be filled with gentle and calm spirit of God.

"You should not use outward aids to make yourselves beautiful, such as the way you do your hair, or the jewelry you put on, or the dresses you wear. Instead, your beauty should consist of your true inner self, the ageless beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of the greatest value in God's sight." (1 Pet 3: 4-5)

Those who have this quiet spirit in them have great satisfaction and tranquility in their lives. A capable wife has praiseworthy talents. Her submissiveness is not because of fear or idleness. She always lives with this faith that being a part of Jesus' body, the responsibility given by God and there is authority in her.

The Lord desires such people who pray and wait patiently for the Lord's ways to be fulfilled in His time and according to His plans. Similarly, the wife should carefully keep her purity. By keeping her mind with God and placing her hope in Him she continues to pray and ask Him for His help day and night.

Dear sisters, being a woman God has given you freely the necessary strength and gifts to each one. By using these in proper way, when each one plays her role, according to His constant love, God shall lift you and strengthen you. To obtain maturity through the Word of God and God's spirit, He gives advises, instructions & corrections.

A capable wife does not rely too much on her capability and strives hard for personal spiritual growth as well as family prayer with husband and children, by carrying her cross she walks on the path of God. Those who seek refuge in the ways of the Highest God, He shall safeguard them from enemies and hidden danger. The faithfulness of the Lord shall be their armour and shield.

Dear ones, Jesus Christ is the source of all relationship in the world. Even in marital life Jesus Christ is the focal point. If husband and wife desire a peaceful married life by accepting Jesus who is the peace, as the Lord and Master they must allow to be led by Jesus. They must pray for His divine caring. Otherwise Jesus who joined you, the unity that He desires or to establish any other prosperity or happiness would be impossible.

If you make Jesus as Your Guide He shall protect you from every disaster. Then through our life's circumstances dearly He will show us the things to be rejected and abandoned in our life. He shall lead both of you with one opinion and raise you up as two capable students of a single Teacher.

If you make selfish habits and other wrong ways as your teacher, you will fall into disaster and ruin yourselves. You must open your hearts and allow the God's spirit to work in you.

"If God is for us, who can be against us? Certainly not God, who did not even keep back His own Son, but offered Him for us all! He gave us his Son will he not freely give us all things?" (Rom. 8: 31-32)

God is our refuge and strength. He is a suitable helper at times of trouble. Like a bird He shall protect and defend us under His wings. He shall safeguard the lives of those who seek refuge in Him. He shall establish a prosperous future life. The family which was like a desert shall flourish and be gladdened. Those who live in fear shall obtain courage. Weak body and mind shall be made strong.

For those who trust in Lord Jesus, by amending the errors in your life come into the presence of the Lord. Like the flowers that bloom in the wilderness, to play and sing, God is giving you an opportunity. Praise the Lord!

PRAYER

“O! Lord, do not allow my family to be away from your sight.  Jesus, my Lord come among us as our Master to lead us.  Amen.” 

Recite this prayer every morning and evening and be blessed.