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Dearly beloved in Christ
Relying on Gods power isn’t easy. Our natural inclination is to be strong and independent, as the world tells us to be. The world is wrong. We can be a strong if our strength stems from His power, but we should never be independent. Trust me, I know that is hard to read. As much as I want to be that I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T that the world has groomed me to be, I must depend fully on Jesus. This means denying my independent nature and taking that first step in faith, not knowing any of the details of how everything will work out. It means saying YES, when I can’t see the end of the road. It means being willing to proclaim my journey to others not knowing where I will end up. It means not assuming I have as much control over my life and my journey as I’d like to think I do. It means being willing to look foolish to the rest of the world. It’s building the ark when there has never been rain. It is throwing down the rod and having faith that God will turn it into the serpent. “That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God” – 1Corinthians 2:5
In February we would be coming together for the Parish General Body. Lord has been the greatest strength during the previous year supporting our Executive Committee Members to help us all come together and enjoy fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ even in the midst of testing times. I extend gratitude and wishes to the Executive Committee for their support and uphold the new Committee Members in prayer. Let us together support each other as we move ahead in our Vision for our Parish.
The Lent season begins on the 27th of February. Let us dedicate this time to reflect on the blessings Lord has showered on us and prepare ourselves in our thoughts, words and deeds to be fruitful instruments in the hands of God. Let us dedicate more time for prayer and fasting and regenerate ourself.
Yours in prayer
Johnson Achen
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