what have you been up to lately? i hope good and creative stuff. So i know it is not news anymore that the famous actor, comedian, philanthropist, Robin Williams is dead.
It is all over the news and the social media. it is sad. too sad. Yesterday, i was watching CNN breaking news about it and by today, the fact that it was a suicide was confirmed. According to reports, the late actor had suffered severe depression and had recently been to rehab. And as we were watching this, my sister asked a profound question; what on earth would make him suffer depression? He made people laugh, made people happy and stuff. Larry King says he was so open. He talked about everything with such humor. yet, this amazing happy looking, simple man was depressed to the point of suicide.(RESPECT TO THE DEAD) This got me thinking....
Last time, i posted about talking to someone and i pointed out the fact that God wouldn't have put us with other people on the planet if we were meant to handle stuff alone. Now, they say, he talked about his battles with drugs and all that openly and with humour... so he did talk to someone. in fact, he talked to people. Now am not saying that what he said, was the cause of his depression. The point i am trying to make is, money and fame don't give peace. Many times, i have heard people say, "if i could just land some cool cash, all my problems would go away" or " i would be settled if i got this and i got that". Look people, the only true peace in life comes from having a relationship with Jesus Christ. He alone gives peace. Money, fame, relationships and men or women cannot. I know what am saying. I know because i have a relationship with him. He is the only one who can give true inner comfort and peace.
Many people make Jesus sound like one of many options but he is not. He is the only option! You see, every man was born with this gaping hole inside. And most people spend their lives trying to feel it. they try drugs, beer, parties, sex, fame, clothes, money and 'success'. But after all is said and done, the hole remains empty. You know what i mean. Everyone does. Jesus says:
Matthew 11:28-30 Come
to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in
heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and
my burden is light
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John 14:27 Peace
I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I
give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid
I repeat that you will never experience true peace without a relationship with Jesus Christ. In the book of Samuel, after Saul disobeys God and the Spirit of God leaves him, he is tormented by evil spirits. This is proof that without the spirit of God in a man's life he will always be troubled.
So if you don't and have never had a relationship with Jesus, it's not too late. Thank God for grace. You can right now. say this quick prayer:
DEAR LORD JESUS,
I COME BEFORE TODAY. JUST AS I AM. EMPTY AND HELPLESS. I BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD AND THAT YOU CAME AND DIED FOR ME. I ACCEPT YOUR GIFT OF SALVATION TODAY. THANK YOU LORD FOR ACCEPTING ME INTO YOUR KINGDOM.
AMEN.
Congrats! you just took the first step. Now if you don,t have a Bible, please get one because it is God's love letters to you.:) Then find a fellowship around you where you can be guided and helped to grow spiritually.
Now if you were already born again but still do not experience true peace. you should probably rededicate your life and commiment to God. And most importantly, spend time with God in prayer and mediating on his word. Sometimes we all have to be reminded.
Finally, please i want to emphize the fact that we should be careful what we feed ourselves (what we watch and hear). When surfing the net or searching the Tv for a program, please look for stuff that will uplift you and not drag you down physically,emotionally and spiritually. This is very important. to this effect, i'd like the ladies to check out the PINKY PROMISE MOVEMENT. Just goggle it. And for the guys and men please check out THE OATH MOVEMENT. it inspired me and helped me refocus. i hope it does that for you too.
Remain in the peace that God brings people.
I truely love y'all.
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