THE MONTH OF MAY 2024 | CUT/REDUCE/AVOID THAT PRESSURE

LUKE 21:34

“Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.

This is the 21^st day of May 2024. It sounds as though we may have to take some time off and fast as we pray over a range of issues in and around our lives. We thank God who has brought us this far! We could never have got this far on our own. It has been only by God’s grace, love and mercy.

It was yesterday, Monday 20^th May 2024 that we received news of the death of the Iranian President – Ebrahim Raisi and the Foreign Minister - Hossein Amirabdollahian together with other passengers aboard the helicopter that crashed. We had also woken up to news that that seven people had perished in a car accident as they returned from a family function. Unlike the usual or common accidents of collisions, this was peculiar in a sense that the vehicle swerved off into a water stream at about 4:00am and was submerged. How does/would/can one explain this this/that?

Do you realise that in many cases, we watch or listen to news and that is it? Of course, you may ask me what I think you should do in reality? My answer is simple. Pray for everyone, especially those facing or going through tough situations including families and people who have recently lost loved their ones.

Let us also remember to pray for those who are sick whether in homes or medical facilities and those who are taking care of them. Sickness is one of the “distorters” of growth and development. We must raise a united voice to God, our Creator to hear us, have mercy upon us and, deliver us from all evil, pain and misery. Personally, I have and know of relatives (including in-laws) and friends who have been ill for quite some time. I might not have much to do about their conditions but I know that when I pray and trust that God who heals shall delivers us, He will remember them and help them sooner than later.

This is the day that God has made and our task is simple; to rejoice and be glad in it. You might not have noticed or even thought about the fact that we are left with just eleven days to complete the month of May. Please note that and at the same time remember that it is not obvious that we will get to the last day of the month. It is only through faith that we hope to see a new day – tomorrow. That’s how and why we are able to plan for the day and reflect on what we wish to achieve by the end of the month. It’s not too late.

I thank God for all those who celebrated different evets of their lives. We are blessed every time we get invited to celebrate life with family and friends. We give glory to God every time we join family and friends to talk about life and share happy moments that ultimately turn into sweet memories. That is the true way of life.

Do you have a question or questions in/about life? Are you troubled by what is going on around your life? Please cut/reduce that pressure that is seemingly piling up within your heart and life. I am certain that there are situations that come in life and we have control over them. However, there are those that come and no amount of personal effort could set in to resolve or deal with the situation. The best recommendation here is to surrender to the Creator who has the script from which and everyone’s life was predetermined. Let us stand up tall and speak truth at all times.

I conclude by speaking to some parents within our communities and the nation at large. God has given us ability to work, reason through everything and also produce wealth. I thank God for parents who are ready to take children back to school with all that they need. Special attention and prayers go to parents who are not yet certain or ready regarding where the fees and requirements shall come from. May you cut/reduce the pressure. God is in the business and habit of making sure that all those who trust in him shall never be disappointed. There is hope that all will work out well for His own glory, honor and praise.

I continue to come against the plans and schemes of the evil one. I declare and proclaim that the enemy has no control of our lives. Instead, we receive the good plans that God has for us and we do continue to walk in them. I declare that in all things, we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. Amen.

­Robert Mugisa Abwooli Reflection 13 of 2024