Only God can judge us!!!

The dog was so faithful that the woman could leave her baby with it & go out to attend other matters. She always returned to find the child soundly asleep with the dog faithfully watching over him. One day something tragic happened. The woman as usual, left the baby in the "hands" of this faithful dog & went out shopping. When she returned, she discovered rather a nasty scene, there was a total mess.

The baby's cot was dismantled; his nappies & clothes torn to shreds with blood stains all over the bedroom where she left the child & the dog. Shocked, the woman wailed as she began looking for the baby. All of a sudden, she saw the faithful dog emerging from under the bed. It was covered with blood and licking its mouth as it had just finished a delicious meal. The woman went berserk & assumed that the dog had devoured her baby.Without much thought she beat the dog wood to death.

But as she continued searching for the "remains" of her child, she beheld another scene. Close to the bed was the baby who, although lying on bare floor,was safe. And under the bed the body of a snake torn to pieces in what must have been a fierce battle between it & the dog which was now dead. Then reality hit the woman who now began to understand what took place in her absence. Dog fought to protect the baby from the ravenous snake. It was too late for her now to make amends because in her impatience and anger, she had killed the faithful dog.
 
MORAL LESSON
How often have we misjudged people & torn them to shreds with harsh words and deeds before we have had time to evaluate the situation? It is called SIN OF PRESUMPTION. Presuming things our way without taking the trouble to find out exactly what the situation really is. A little patience can drastically reduce major life long mistakes. Who Are u misjudging right now. Don't think that way u think, is the same as the way others are thinking. Take time to get the whole truth!!

What is Lent?

Lent

Lent is the span of time in the church calendar that starts with Ash Wednesday and ends with Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday commemorates the beginning of Jesus’ 40-day fasting and temptation in the desert, and Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus’ resurrection from the grave after his crucifixion. Lent, then, is generally observed as a time for Christians to reflect, repent, and pray as a way of preparing their hearts for Easter. It is commonly observed by many Christian denominations Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and others although not every Christian church or denomination does so. Because Lent is not officially instituted in Scripture, observing it isn’t in any way a “requirement” of Christianity. However, Christians from many different theological persuasions choose to observe it as a way of focusing their thoughts on Jesus Christ during the Easter season.


How does one observe Lent? It differs from person to person and church to church, but some of the things Christians do to observe Lent include:


1. On Ash Wednesday some Christians mark their foreheads with ash as a symbol of sorrow and mourning over their sin.


2. Special worship services, or additions to regular worship services, that focus in various ways on man’s need for repentance. This often takes the form of extra Scripture readings and prayer.


3. Some Christians choose to give up a habit or behavior during Lent as an exercise in prayerful self-denial. This might range from something as simple as not drinking soda during Lent to a full-blown program of fasting.


4. Some Christians commit to a special devotional activity during Lent for example, daily Scripture reading, regular prayer for a specific person or topic throughout Lent.


The choice to observe Lent is a personal one the whole point is to focus your heart and mind on Jesus during the journey to Easter. There’s no requirement to observe it, nor should you feel guilted into participating. However, millions of Christians around the world do observe Lent each year; if you’ve never done so, why not give it a try? Whether you observe Lent in a small or major way, you’ll be amazed at what happens when you devote a part of each day to reflecting on Jesus Christ and God’s word.
We invite you to take a look at our own Lent resources, and to consider other ways that you can deepen your relationship with Jesus over the coming weeks. Whether you call it “Lent observance” or “daily devotions” or anything else, time spent reflecting on Jesus Christ is time well spent!
"Mathew 3 & 4"

Why is PURPLE the color for Lent?

Purple is the symbolic color used in some churches throughout Lent, for banners and altar frontals.
Purple is used for two reasons: First it is associated with mourning and so anticipates the pain and suffering of Jesus before and during his crucifixion. Second purple is the color associated with royalty, and celebrates Christ's resurrection.”

ELCSA-COD

PROFOUND PRAYER

God of my earthly pilgrimage,

Thank you for the divine grace that meets my human needs,

for your constant strength in times of weakness.

Enable me to rise from ods of discouragement or despair,

That renewed in vision and hope,

I may continue the journey that leads to your eternal love,

Through Jesus Christ my Lord

AMEN

All You Need To Know

"Kepha ukukholwa kungukuqiniseka ngezinto ezithenjwayo, kuyiqiniso ngezinto ezingabonwayo." Hebrew 11:1

Faith is a difficult thing. It is difficult to understand as well as to maintain once you have it. It takes a lot of faith to believe in something you've never seen, heard or felt. God provides us with the evidence we need o help us believe in him. Of course, we have to be interested in believing. He isn't going to force us to believe in him.


It takes alot of work to keep faith alive. You can't have faith in something you never think about and don't know anything about it. If you have difficulty in maintaining your faith in God, you can always get more faith by asking God for it.


One great thing about having faith in God is that you don't have to worry about anything. God is in control and can take care of everything. Your potion is just to put your faith in him and allow him to do what he does best...to Love You!!!

ELCSA-SED Umvoti Circuit Ntunjambili Parish