Posts - June 2020
I recently found myself suffering from anxiety to the point where I almost became physically ill. It all stemmed from some little things that I was worrying about and before I knew it, other things began to crop up which ordinarily wouldn’t have been a big deal but considering my state of mind, it became a massive deal. I found myself gradually slipping deeper and deeper into a spiral but I did what I knew to do in such circumstances - I cried out to God and He rescued me. I began to take encouragement from His word and I realised I wasn’t the only one. Ask Elijah when he thought he was the only one left among the prophets. He became fearful when Jezebel threatened his life. This was a man who stood toe to toe against the prophets of Baal but the threat of one woman se...
Everyone wants to be happy. It is therefore not surprising why the two songs, “Don’t worry be happy” by Bobby McFerrin and “Happy” by Pharell Williams became instant hits and are still popular today. This begs the question however, “Is it possible to always be happy?” For instance, is it realistic to follow Bobby McFerrin’s advice in the song when he said, Ain’t got no place to lay your head,Somebody came and took your bed, Don’t worry, be happy.The landlord say your rent is late,He may have to litigate Don’t worry, be happy.I am yet to see someone who has been rendered homeless who says “I am happy”. These songs are feel good songs that give you that temporary feelin...
