AS WE GET CLOSE TO CHRISTMAS,.....................

[Matt 6:33,34] Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

I took my self back memory lane when I was a kid. During those days, when christmas gets near we have in mind the usual time that our christmas goodies come from our parents so we usually make our request early before the deadline and when they don't come, the disturbing starts. We disturb our parents and sometimes cry especially when we see our neighbours displaying their christmas presents. Hahaha, that was then.

With about two weeks to christmas, there are troubles in homes now. Some parents are thinking very hard where to get solutions to making the family happy especially the kids. Ask any child what he or she needs for Christmas as the list he or she will provide is more than even what the elderly needs. When I grew up,I began to understand what our parents go through. The questions they have to ask themselves as in the bible verse above. As the festive season approaches, parents are asking similar questions. I don't know what actually happens in the developed countries but in the developing countries, you will understand.

Looking at the word we have as our introduction brings us hope but this can only be achieved by faith. It is time we stop worrying about what we will eat, drink, wear and even where to get funds to paint the house. Times are difficult as the world sees it but there is a Father who understands our needs. Parents, keep the faith in God. Stop worrying your self with these. They are added benefits. Remember the Bible said we should seek first the Kingdom of God and all other things shall be added unto us. God knows we need shelter, food, drinks and clothing etc. Stop worrying and trust God to provide.
Children or my fellow brothers and sisters, let us stop putting pressure on our parents as the time approaches. They already have you in mind. They are thinking about your needs as well. Pray for them instead and when the gift or presents doesn't come at the time expected, understand them. As far as you are alive, Christmas will always and forever come and meet you. Thinking everyday will only make you see your problems bigger than the God you serve.

There is no need to worry, there is no need to think. We are bearing a needless pain all because we do not carry everything to God in prayers as the song writer said.Your heavenly father already knows that you need them and He has made provisions for them. He will provide and make a way. Only trust in Him.

Stay blessed as we enter into the festive mood. Also look out for the coming weeks as we read some series of articles reviewing the year 2010. God bless you.

WHY WORRY?

That is life. Sometimes, I think its funny but it is worth thinking off . It is nature and this is what I call the mystery of life. I have never stopped to think but it unfolds every second. Some of which we are witnesses, others we only hear on the world news networks.

In this world;
Whiles bush burning is becoming the order of the day in some countries, natives of other countries are busily planting trees with the aim of greening their environment.

Whiles companies are laying off because of credit crunch, others are employing.

Whiles some people are sad, others are busily making merry.

Some relationships are broken whiles others are busily falling in love.

Whiles people are afraid to build because of the earthquake in Haiti, Dubai now boast of the world tallest building.

Whiles there are wars in some countries, other countries are busily signing peace agreements.

There are shortages of water in other countries whiles others experience flood and are fed up with God.

People are being taken to the morgue or mortuary whiles others are happily returning home from the maternity ward with their newly born bady.

Whiles some married couples are childless and their marriage is about to hit the rock, another couple have about six to eight children but they are all disrespectful and a nuissance to the community in which they live.

Others are dying whiles new ones are being born.

It can go on and on and on but never forget that whiles man continue to sin, God keeps loving us and forgiving us.
That is life. What we need is patience and trust in God.It may not go well for you today but trust God for a better tommorrow.
Its nice to wish for something but don't worry if you dont have it because you don't know what having that might have done to you. Trust God. He knows what you need at each and every second to put that smile on your face.

Why worry? Leave all to God and stop the thinking. God bless you.

CECE WINANS IN GHANA - WHAT HAPPENED!!!

As I said when I posted the rehearsal pictures, it was a day I will never trade for silver. Not even gold. What a day!!!!!

The programme went on well as planned and thanks to God. After the first one was cancelled, there were mixed feelings among everybody and we all doubted it when a new day was fixed. The question we asked was, how can you organise such a programe on mid-week? Will people even attend it? On wednesday, the programe was to start by 6pm but to the Glory of God, by 4pm, the venue was almost filled to capacity. People were already in a queue at the entrance waiting to get their tickets checked so they can enter.

THE AUDIENCE/ATTENDANCE
I can't describe it. The place was filled far above our expectations. It brought worshipers together. The supprise personality there was the former President of Ghana, Flt. Lt Jerry John Rawlings and according to him, the song that attracted him was Mercy said no. Also present were ministers of state. After the programe, politics was lost and both supporters of the ruling party and the opposition came together. That is the power of worship.

PERFORMANCE
Before Cece came on stage, local artist we on stage to perform. They performed to the Glory of God and placed us all in the mood waiting for Cece. Finally, she came out and for the noise and shouting, I can't really describe. She engaged the audience in a sing along. It was really a nice performance and to the Glory of God. Time spent there was never lost. The whole place was electrified and wished all my readers were present. The best testimony on the performance will be seeing it yourself but it was really a blessing.

AFTER PERFORMANCE
After the performance, she went to visit the Cape Coast castle on Thursday with the family and the team and was seen off at the airport but she promised to come anytime she is invited.
Big thanks to the Almighty God for making it possible. Thanks to the organisers, the Multimedia Group Limited and Adom 106.3 fm, Cece and her group, all the local artist, the media, the audience and all my blog readers.

SOME PICTURES









Stay blessed and expect more pictures on the flickr page soon.