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Volume 18, Issue 3 August 2020 Rejoice - A Godly Celebration

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Celebrate, Jesus celebrate (x4)

The Pursuit of Happiness

He is risen, He is risen And He lives forevermore He is risen, He is risen Come on and celebrate The resurrection of our Lord Don Moen Worship With Don Moen

Do you have a reason to celebrate Jesus other than the fact that He is alive today? The fact that you are able to read this means you have your sight intact. There you go, there is one more reason to celebrate. There are many miracles happening around us daily.

More than enough positives for us to focus on. Let not your heart be troubled with the ills of the world but put a smile on your face as God continues to take you through.

Yours faithfully, Marcel Clarke

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The Pursuit of Love

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Where are they now?

Natalie Holness

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Conversations with the President: Part II

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Mercy Rewrote My Life Tyrone Linton’s Testimony

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Celebrating the Miracles of Life

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Matthew 18v3

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No matter who we are, where we are, what situation we find

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ourselves in, we must praise God. Covid-19 has had a significant impact in the lives of everyone. Churches do not operate like they

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used to, schools are virtual and life as we know it has been changing at a rapid pace. Guess what, God does not change. Amid all the masks, sanitizers and protocols, God remains ever true and just. Let us celebrate God’s mercies as we try to adjust to this Covid

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LMeet our Writers Tamar Henry Barbican Baptist

Aneika White Orange Park Baptist

Sardia McIndoe Yallahs Baptist

Delano Mighty Giblatore Baptist

Christina Barrett Eltham Baptist

Alicia Clarke Grace (Oracabessa) Baptist Rejoice - A Godly Celebration

Sing Aloud: Again I Say Rejoice (Reprise) Stay Healthy: Reducing Unhealthy Spiritual Distance

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The Pursuit of Happiness Contributed by Claudia Binns

Jesus said in John 16:33 “I have

will always see what our Father

words given to the ‘hopeless’ or

told you these things, so that in me

wants us to gain.

‘lost’ even a meal to the homeless.

When we fall in love with Jesus

Isaiah 12:6 says, “Shout aloud and

and

or

sing for joy, people of Zion, for

unbreakable bond with Him, we

great is the Holy One of Israel

realize that whatever season we

among you.” When we are going

are

through pain, hurt, or sorrow of

you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

These are solid words to live by during this stage of our lives. We

tend to have this misconception

build

that

connection

this world we should not carry on

that being saved means the end

as if we are hopeless. We

of a ‘hard’ and ‘struggling’

should instead connect to

life. We believe that life

the

gets easier. But God never

promised

Heavenly

that

and

life would be easy. He

that

our

Father

sees

knows

believe

said we ought to take

that

all

and

just

like

everything else, this too

up our cross and carry it

shall pass. For as scripture

daily and follow Him. Our

says there is a time for

crosses could be our pain,

everything.

hurt, neglect/rejection, loss of

God assures us that our joy is

loved ones etc.

One might ask “Does this mean

experiencing in our lives there will

life is always going to be difficult

always be that sweet feeling

and that struggles will overwhelm

buried deep within our souls. This

us?”

Our

reflects in a smile we give on our

experiences always come with a

way to work. A handshake or wave

message, if we look closely, we

to our neighbour or encouraging

Definitely

hope

not.

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wrapped

up

in

knowing

and

believing in Him and not on anyone or anything else. He is the only Source of unspeakable joy. rejoice

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The Pursuit of Love Contributed by Lori-Ann O’Connor

Human beings were created to

The stage was set for the couples

love, with love, and by Love. We all

meeting each other

Marcel and Alicia

desire varying kinds of love from various

people

and

things

in

Natalie and Andre

varying ways.

We caught up with three beautiful couples within the JBUYD, to get a better understanding of how they

They met at a JBUYD executive

view and experience love. Andre

meeting but became closer through

and Natalie Holness have been

an act of kindness with Alicia sharing

together for five years and married for four of those years. Marcel and Alicia Clarke, the newlyweds, have

been together for three years and married for one. Finally, Andre Alleyne and Shaneil Service have been together for two years and engaged for a little under a year.

They met at a gas station. “Andre offered to help put air in my car tyre

and

then

asked

for

my

number. After many refusals, I eventually gave him my second

some breadfruit with Marcel who was on a family trip. They have never stopped communicating since

then.

Andre and Shaneil

phone number that I was not really using. He kept calling that day and I did not answer until the next day when he tried calling again. We

“Come let us go to the land of love

became friends from there.”

Where the love light shine so bright above…”

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are from St. Catherine Baptist

dates and

Association

family homes. We did many country

Youth

Arm

visiting

each other's

(SACABAYA). They became closer

trips, especially with

me being

through an annual parish youth

involved with JBUYD Executive at

retreat when Shaneil prayed for

the time. He traveled with me a lot

him in earnest. Now they are

and we also used those times to

looking forward to marriage.

bond”

The couples dished out some sound advice to youth looking to find love The Clarkes said, “When you love someone you will know. You do not have to run behind someone you love. Love is beyond the physical” The Holness’ told us, “pray about your relationship. Ensure this is the

Courtship and dating is a very

“…We will be so happy and free

will of God for you both and allow

important part of relationships

All your pains will let you be…”

Him to guide…”

Shaneil and Andre

Shaneil and Andre said, “WAIT! The

“The usual dating strategies never seem to work for us. There is not a lot of romantic dinners, and beach dates etc. It has been several ministry

activities,

praising

and

working together. So, it has been different & awesome”

Always show love to your partner Natalie’s love language is Acts of Service and she said, “I show Andre H that I love him by the things I do for him. In addition, we both show

love that God has reserved for you is special and it does not require any acts of exploration. He has set it aside for you alone so it can't be taken from you…”

love by spending quality time with each other. That definitely leads to

We

Alicia and Marcel

physical

blessings on these and all couples

“Ours was several back and forth

intimacy and keeps the love going”

within the JBUYD. It is our hope that

between St Mary and Manchester.

Marcel said, “Alicia ensures that I am

this sneak peek into their love

A 2 hour drive each time at least

well cared for. She reminds me that

stories will inspire us all as we love,

twice a month sometimes resulting

I am her king and she checks in on

be loved, and seek love knowing

in

at

me every day to ensure i am having

that God is love!

midnight or later. Then our courting

a great day. Only someone who

Song credit: “Land of Love” by Marcia

went digital since we were in two

loves you would wake up at 5am

Griffiths reach

different countries”

when I am running late to help me

Natalie and Andre

get a balanced meal”

“When we met, Andre was not a

For Shaneil it is Andre A’s random,

Christian and so I invited him to my

unexpected

church

sending flowers just because it's a

Marcel

reaching

where

he

home

eventually

accepted Christ and got baptized.

touch

acts,

which

for

brings

example

Wednesday.

He said he did it with his own conviction and not because he wanted to be with me. That sealed it for me. We started going on

“…You're gonna find that love is real By the feeling you feel…”

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pray

for

God’s

continued

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Where are they Now? Natalie Holness Contributed by Sardia McIndoe a Camp Counsellor and served

another great reason to attend

for a few years from about 2004 -

rally and bring the vibes and

2008. I enjoyed every camp,

energy with Peart Rose over the

meeting new people and being

years.

able to impact the lives of the

When

campers in my dorm as well as

Chairman and Immediate Past

overall. I also attended the youth

Chairman came in, I enjoyed

conference and rally over the

being on the different execs. It

years, they just could not miss

was

What capacities did you serve in

me as it was my opportunity to

people and travelling to the

for the JBUYD and at which

worship,

different parishes, whether it was

point(s)?

friends from Camp and enjoy the

for

I served as Treasurer during the

various

eliminations.

period 2013 – 2015. I then moved

became one of the main MCs for

marching

up the rankings to Chairman for

youth rally and this was just

from the JBU Conference Centre

IMPACT has been featuring some of our past presidents. We caught up with another one of our amazing presidents and long serving JBUYD Executive members, Natalie Holness. Here’s a snippet of the roles she was involved in as part of the JBUYD and what she’s been up to since active service at the National level:

fellowship, competitions.

see I

my then

the

great

roles

Treasurer,

meeting

different

visitation/invasion to

I

or

rally

remember

Duncans

Square

the period 2015 – 2017 and then

(Nutshell) and to Ocho Rios Town

Immediate Past Chairman with

from Ocho Rios Baptist Church on

responsibility for Promotions for

several occasions including when

the 2017 – 2019 term. However, I

I served on the JBUYD Executive

only served until May 2018 due to

(2013 – 2015 and 2015 – 2017).

migration.

This

What would you say were the

surrounding communities and we

most

impactful

were able to show our position as

moments you had as part of the

it relates to violence against

YD?

women and children as well as

memorable/

I

believe

impacted

the

spreading the gospel.

There are so many memorable been

I also enjoyed being at every

participating in the YD from my

General Assembly whether it was

days as a camper until I became

in Kingston or Montego Bay. It

moments.

I

have

was great seeing everyone and Rejoice - A Godly Celebration

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in

the

which you have been involved in

local church, at the parish level,

sessions and listening to the

(if any that is)?

as well as nationally so make use

captivating sermons. The annual

While being in active service in

of every opportunity.

YD trips to Paradise that were

the YD I was also active at my

If you could give one message

introduced in 2016 also provided

local church which was Mamby

of hope in this season to all

great

Park

those being affected by COVID-

fellowship

different

opportunities

Baptist

Church

until

I

and it was different from other

migrated to Canada in 2018. I was

19, what would it be?

gatherings as here we were able

part of the Praise Team, Prayer

to just have fun and fellowship all

Ecclesiastes 1:9 “What has been

Ministry, Youth/Senior Choir and

day, even as members of the

will be again, what has been done

Drama Ministry. In Canada, I am

executive.

Chef

will be again; there is nothing new

currently not as active at the

Competition was new in 2016

under the sun�. God is still in

church I attend. However, I do

with a repeat in 2017 and it surely

control,

participate in the Bible Study

left its mark as it was a joy to see

challenging or hopeless things

sessions and Prayer Meetings

pastors

might seem. This is not the first

held. I will be joining the Praise

exquisite dishes.

pandemic and it may not be the

Team once we return to regular

last. Keep trusting God to protect

Finally, as much as how I do not

services.

you and your family and continue

like attending meetings, I looked

Do

any

serving him and you will all rise

forward to the JBUYD meetings

encouragement to give to the

again. He is our deliverer and He

whether it was an Officers or

current and incoming members

will never leave us nor forsake us.

Executive meeting or even the

of the YD?

reach

The

Rev

competing,

making

JBU Executive meeting. There is just

something about

together

and

coming

planning

or

discussing impacting the lives of others through

ministry while

having fun doing so. To this day, the Baptist people that I have

worked with are the most hard working and creative people I have ever met and I have not regretted a day spent being a part of the Jamaica Baptist Union Youth Department.

you

have

Enjoy every moment as you serve in the various capacities. Learn what

you

can

and

remain

committed to the work of the Lord, you will be surprised at how the skills and knowledge gained come

in

handy.

It

can

be

challenging and discouraging at times, however, always trust God to carry you through and do not be afraid to ask for help when needed. Do not look at being a part of the YD Executive as work

Since leaving active service in

but look on it as ministry. So

the YD, what are some of the

many

other areas of Christian witness

impact the lives of others at your

opportunities

arise

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to

no

matter

how

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Celebration Makes a Difference Adapted from Newspring Church Devotionals

https://newspring.cc/devotionals/nehemiah-a-13-daydevotional/celebration-makes-a-difference

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The Bible in 90 Days

Can you find 30 minutes in a day to read the bible? Do you have a

Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 12

desire to read the Bible from cover

Jerusalem’s wall was finished in 52 days. Amazing! Nehemiah made plans

to cover? Well here is a Bible

to celebrate. Nehemiah passed out assignments, organized the people,

reading plan that has you doing it in

and oversaw every aspect of the celebration. Nehemiah took the

90 days with two grace days. Are

celebration as seriously as he took the building of the wall because he

you ready for the challenge?

knew celebration was the final step of the project.

Romans 11:36 says, “For from him and through him and for him are all things.” Nehemiah realized the building project started with God, was sustained by God, and was for God. Celebration reminds us that every success happens by the grace of God.

Celebration reminds us that every success happens by the grace of God.

No matter what we are doing, thankfulness is not an add-on activity.

Gratitude to God for all that He has done removes pride and opens the door to future blessings. Without thanksgiving, we would forget what is tremendously important. When we stop remembering God, we allow an unhealthy and false independence to grow. We begin to think we did it.

And before we know it, we have removed God from our decision-making process.

Our ability to make a difference is a direct result of Jesus’ work in us. All of our success is from Him, through Him, and for Him. So, why wouldn’t we approach our victories with celebration and thanksgiving? reach

Week 1 Genesis 1 – Exodus 40 Week 2 Leviticus 1 – Deuteronomy 23:11 Week 3 Deuteronomy 23:12 – 1 Samuel 28:19 Week 4 1 Samuel 28:20 – 2 Kings 25 Week 5 1 Chronicles 1 – Nehemiah 13:14 Week 6 Nehemiah 13:15 – Psalm 89:13 Week 7 Psalm 89:14 – Isaiah 13 Week 8 Isaiah 14 – Jeremiah 33:22 Week 9 Jeremiah 33:23 – Daniel 8 Week 10 Daniel 9 – Matthew 26:56 Week 11 Matthew 26:57 – Acts 6:7 Week 12 Acts 6:8 – Philemon Week 13 Hebrews 1 – Revelation 22

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Conversations With the President Part 2 Contributed by Aneika White commitments.

Also,

the

re-

for a discussion. In part 2, we spoke

process,

of Jesus Christ.

of

confidence

in

and

rapidly changing times.

IMPACT team caught up with him

the

lives the Kitson Town Circuit of Baptist

Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU). The

in

faithfully carries out the mandate

obedience to the Word in these

installed as the president of the

and

covenanting among ourselves to

Rev. Norva Rodney is the pastor for Churches. He has been elected and

mission

Provision

is

made

for

youth

involvement from the very outset.

During the first two years of this

The JBU Steering Committee is

decade,

the committee tasked with the

we

intend

as

a

denomination, to give expression

responsibility

to

discerning,

the

decadal

theme

by

of

visioning,

interpreting

and

reaffirming our identity in Christ.

chartering the mission of God

We are doing so as a part of our

through the church. They do so in

thrust

in

ways which are consistent with the

rediscovering the difference that

real and perceived needs of the

What are your plans for the

Christ’s claims upon our lives

times. The Youth Department, just

Union?

make in an era of individualism,

like the Women’s Federation and

identity

the Brotherhood, has a seat on the

to him about his plans for the JBU, and how can we the youth be a part of it.. Read it below.

The plans I have for the Union are consistent with the shared vision

to

lead

the

confusion

way

and

moral

relativism.

Steering Committee. Neither the

which we as God’s people have

How can the Youth be a part of

been

the plans and are there ways in

discerning

through

and

together.

working As

per

which the youth can become

convention, we sought to unpack

more involved in reaching the

aspects of this plan during our

wider congregation?

recently concluded Assembly.

Department helped

nor

when

the

Union

the

representative’s

is

youth

chair

is

consistently unoccupied when the discussions and deliberations are carried out, with no input by the

We value the role and function of

department

Our intentions are captured in the

the youth department in the life

meetings. That is something which

decadal

2020-2030,

and witness of our beloved Union

must be corrected and so I am

“Keeping Faith with the Word in an

and celebrate your interest in this

using this opportunity to urge the

Ever-changing World”. You will

regard. Having said that though,

youth

agree with me that several things

we see signs which communicate

effective

are implied in this theme, inclusive

a need for members of the youth

Steering Committee meetings.

of a repositioning of the Word of

department to have a proper

God to the centre of our missional

understanding of how the JBU

understanding

organizes

theme,

and

spiritual

in

pursuit

of

God’s

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at

leadership

scheduled

to

representation

ensure at

the

There are many ways in which youth can continue to be involved in

reaching

the

wider

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congregation. However, pursuant

demonstrate sacrificial love for

to consistent engagement, I see a

God and the people of God in

need for a clear understanding of

God’s world? And you will agree

the philosophy which informs the

that

life and witness of the youth

necessity commit you as young

department. In other words, why

adults to focus also on the well-

does the Youth department exist?

being of others.

What is the main motive for your

such

conviction

will

of

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Take the Challenge Contributed by Christina Barrett

Smile awhile and give your face a rest

So we commend the youth for

Often times the pressures and

their ministry efforts over the years

things of this world can contribute

and invite them at this time to

to much anxiety and stress in our

make

needful

daily lives. When we stop to think

From my observation, most youth

programme in Christian Education

about all the things that are going

related

engagements

to be rolled out soon as a part of

wrong or all the problems we may

these days are largely inwardly

the mission to aid in the reaffirming

be facing at school, at work, with

focused. And while that, in and of

of our identity. A commitment to

our families, with our finances or in

itself is not wrong, it ought not to

Christian Education can help our

our

remain there. God in Christ has

youth leaders to learn again how to

become so hopeless that our faces

called all of us to become and to

become more like Christ and assist

begin

be his disciples. But how will the

them in reconnecting with some

worries and sorrows. So much so

world

that we sometimes forget to SMILE.

ministry

engagements?

Is

it

Fellowship? Is it Mission? What is it?

ministry

know

disciples? Is

that it

of

a

are

his

unique features of our Baptist

when

we

identity. renew

we

not

much

relationships; to

shadow

our these

hearts fears,

The reality is life is hard. It will come with

problems,

trials,

and

tribulations. However, we can still smile despite these things because there is a God; the one and true living God who loves us and is faithful to His promises. He promises to never leave us nor forsake us, He

promises that in Him we can find peace. He promises that He will strengthen and help us. So, what will you give your face rest from today?

“In this world you will have trouble.

But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 reach

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Mercy Rewrote My Life Tyrone Linton’s Testimony Crime and violence is a clear and

attention to what was happening

ever present danger to all walks of

as we continued uphill. As we

life. It is not impartial to Christians .

approached

In this issue of IMPACT we hear

where his mother lived I noticed

from Tyrone who has had a first

something weird. People were

hand experience in being caught

standing

in the middle of a gang war. .

communities we passed through

In 2017 I went to live in Montego Bay because of work. While living there I encountered many struggles,

hunger,

depression

and oppression. None of those struggles could be compared to

that night when I literally stared death in the face. I recall one night when my house mate told me he was going by his mother to get some washed clothes as his mother did his laundry. I decided to tag along. On our journey up I was sharing with him how good God was and how His mercy caused me to be where I am today. Little did I know that

on

the

the

community

road.

The

before were ghost towns; not a creature in sight when compared to this one. As we got closer I noticed that these people were of different ages, the youngest looking to be about ten (10) or in the early teens and the oldest between sixty-five to seventy (65 -70) years old. Everyone had a gun. Being a country boy I was not accustomed to this kind of thing so I had a look of panic on my face. As we approached the group, they all “cranked the guns up” and pointed them in the direction of the car. My heart fell

flat to the ground and even

shoot

even

me

mother

if

anybody is seen outside enuh cause we have war with the other community”. As he finished his statement shots were fired from the other community and they returned fire. My friend and I were now caught in the middle. I was beyond terrified.

though the air conditioning unit

We were instructed by the men

was on, I was sweating all over.

to run inside an old abandoned

My friend stopped and they

building next to them and lay flat

As we continued, I noticed the

signaled him to turn his lights off

until it was over. I was so scared. I

atmosphere started to get tense.

and he did. The don approached

felt like every bullet passed right

My hand was hanging outside

and said, “Teacher a you?” “Oh!”

next to me. While lying on the

the car and my friend told me to

“Yuh nuh know seh wen yah

ground I noticed that there were

put my hand inside and he rolled

come up this way yuh fi use

several guns on the ground next

the window up. I didn’t pay much

some kinda signal?” “Mi order fi

to me, so many that if I wanted to

God was preparing to again grant me His mercy that very hour.

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help in the fight I could. I laid

to ensure that we were safe. He

there with a million and one

said

thoughts running through my

knowledge, that man cared for no

mind. I felt like my life was

one, not even his own mother. I

coming to a close and I was

just want you to know that mercy

going to make the news headline

rewrote my life. God used the

the next day. I started praying in

least

my heart and softly breathed out

assigned bodyguards. Surely God

the words, “I shall not die, but live

encamped round about me that

because surely goodness and

night. rejoice

that

based

expected

on

person

his

plus

mercy shall follow me.” I started to remind God of His promises to never leave me nor forsake me and His promise to be with me in my going out and coming in. I just prayed and when I was through

Israel and New Breed

Chorus Rejoice in the Lord always And again I say, and again I say Rejoice in the Lord always And again I say, and again I say Rejoice

Verse Come bless the Lord, come bless the Lord Draw near to worship Christ the Lord And bless His name, His Holy name Declaring He is good (repeat) Hook O that men would praise Him O that men would praise Him (Chorus then verse)

the shots seized.

The don himself came and got us.

He drove my friend’s car and

Bridge O that men would praise His name Praise His name to the ends of the earth (x3) And again I say...

(Chorus x4)

assigned one car to go before us and another behind. He took us to safety and ensured we were not harmed then he left. My friend was shocked that the don wanted

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Stay Healthy - Reducing Unhealthy Spiritual Distance Contributed by Alicia Clarke

All this talk of ‘new normal’ and ‘physical distancing’ is not only a present reality for the world in general but also for Christians and the church. Though it is good to stay physically healthy what can we say about our spiritual health?

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,” Heb. 10:25 For the active believer, this time could have not come sooner. The prospects of longer hours of sleep on a Sunday morning, not attending youth and young adult meetings etc. seems like a nice trade in for staying home and singing the Lazy Song by Bruno Mars. The Bible however urges us to stick close to other believers. But how can we do that during this time? Our social media pages are flooded with opportunities to worship and fellowship with our Christian brothers and sisters. Let us therefore eagerly commit to individual and corporate ‘closet time’ with the Lord and fellow believers. renew Rejoice - A Godly Celebration

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Celebrating the Miracles of Life Contributed by Tamar Henry Gratitude is born in the hearts that

14, one of the reasons why the

Establish your Position in the

take time to count up past mercies

Israelites received punishment is

Gap

They are the charming gardeners

because they lost sight of the

If you get lost in the middle, look

who make our souls blossom. –

blessing of freedom from the

back at all he has brought you

Charles Jefferson

Egyptians. They also were quick

through and the miracles He has

to forget the miracle of the

performed.

Despair,

depression,

and

a

seemingly impossible situation is something that has the potential to suffocate you if you allow it.

However, we have an anchor that keeps the soul, this anchor is Jesus, otherwise known as the

source miracles

of

our are

hope.

Today,

treated

as

parting of the Red Sea. Their hearts shifted from hearts of gratitude and they began to grumble and ask to be returned

as

necessary.

process.

gives stability to the Christian life.

Hopelessness

presents

itself

that we put on God. “For nothing

ourselves

is impossible with God." Luke 1:37

faithfulness of God.

The reason we are unable to see

I am going to share the ways to

the miracles in our life and

celebrate in the middle and hold

celebrate them is that we do not

on to hope that is Jesus:

minds focused on the fact that

times

soul (Hebrews 6:19), because it

the promises of God and affirm

our ears. Gratitude keeps our

many

to celebrate in the middle of the

times, but these are limitations

starving the lies of the enemy in

as

“Hope is called the anchor of the

when we forget to dig deep into

position of our heart is critical to

Repeat

to Egypt. They did not know how

something only found in Bible

have an attitude of gratitude. The

Reaffirm through Repetition

in the

nature

and

But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the promises of the future that God has made.” - RC Sproul rejoice

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Jamaica was the first country in

What is the position of your

the Western world to build a

heart?

Have

a

attitude

of

gratitude.

railroad. It was built in 1845, a mere 18 years after Britain built theirs. Also, the Manchester Golf

any battle is ours because the

Focus Forward

Club in Mandeville is the oldest

victory belongs to Jesus.

It is easy to get distracted with

golf

others or the situation. Keep your

hemisphere.

eyes focused on the prize ahead.

became

We must learn to dance and celebrate in the middle. In the

club the

in

the

western

Finally,

Jamaica

first

Caribbean

nation to launch its own website.

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talking so loudly, I couldn’t hear Him

interact with young children daily.

Teacher: Why did God tell you what

One day while observing a class of

to do?

five-year-old students at a school assigned to me I had a very pleasant and thought-provoking encounter.

Student: Because I asked for His help

The students were given an activity

At the end of this encounter Matthew

to circle three pictures out of a group

18:3 came to my mind, “Truly I tell

of six that started with the letter ‘d’.

you, unless you change and become

When students came to have their

like little children, you will never enter

books marked, they were asked why

the kingdom of heaven”. It was not

they chose to circle these three

until this experience that I truly

pictures as opposed to the others.

grasped the depth of what Jesus

The teacher and I had our expected

was saying. For us to experience the

responses but one student, a little

kingdom of heaven we need to

girl, had another response for us.

display child-like qualities. This little

Teacher: Why did you circle these

three pictures?

girl not only believed that God would

help her if she asked Him to, but she also has so much trust and surety

Student: Because God told me to…

that He would. This little girl went

Teacher: Why did God tell you to

ahead and put her complete faith in

circle them?

God doing what He told her to do

Student: Because He said if I didn’t

irrespective of the fact that she did

you wouldn’t mark it correct

not understand everything or had the

Teacher: Do you think there is another reason why God would tell you to circle these three pictures?

whole picture at the time. She knew He would always show her the correct way. So, I dare say unless you change and become like little

Student: He was going to tell me but

children, you will never enter the

because the other children were

kingdom of heaven. reach

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