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Philippians 4:6-7 says we should not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, we should present our requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard our hearts and our minds in Christ Jesus.
Brethren, the rate at which people die suddenly is becoming alarming.
In the world we live in today, virtually everyone is going through a period of anxiety, frustration, depression, anger, confusion and other negative emotions that tend to put a lot of stress on us. Unfortunately, these have tended to increase our risk of hypertension, heart failure, stroke and sudden death. So, virtually, every seemingly healthy adult Christian or non Christian, is on one medication or the other.
Jesus Christ knew the dangers of our negative emotions on our health and that’s how come He counseled us not to worry or be anxious about anything, but pray about everything so we can have some peace and good health. So, beloved, let us intentionally decide not to worry but be happy, even if we have every right to be anxious, sad, angry and provoked. Indeed, in addition to not worrying and being anxious, let us avoid being easily provoked to anger by anyone. Let us avoid reacting aggressively and stop overthinking.
When there is no money or food in the house,let us stay calm. It is not by force to attend a funeral, party or wedding if you do not have what it takes to be there. Let us not
borrow money to help people around us. We must help only when we can and must not do things at the expense of our health to please others, who will always find something to live for,even without us. Don’t stress to get gifts for anyone if you don’t have money.
For the sake our health, let us also minimize or possibly avoid heated exchanges of words with people. Let us learn to ignore. We must not always win an argument. Let others also win for the sake of peace and health. Let us be checking our blood pressures, take medications, follow health instructions and exercise frequently.
Let us stay in peace and not fight with anyone.
Our health is worth more than all the things in the world. So let us stay alive for ourselves, for others and for our glorious future. We only have one life to live and must not die before our time. No condition is permanent, so every unpleasant phase in our lives shall pass and everything would be alright. Let us therefore not develop sicknesses because of our inability to intentionally check our emotions.
This word is for me, and for you. May we comply in our own interest. Amen and God bless us all