Dear Pastor,

Greetings to you. Thanks for wishing me luck on my exams. I scored a 92 per cent. I love myself a lot. Growing up, my siblings used to tell me that I am ugly and I used to believe them. Now, I see myself as a very beautiful person, both in and out. I am a woman of integrity, one who is very ambitious and strong headed. However, of all my qualities, I love the fact that I am self-motivated.

I believe that the cure for worrying is prayer. My mother used to say, "Why worry when you can pray." I used to worry a lot a couple years ago when my life was on a downward spiral; everywhere I turned it was another misfortune. Now, I stop worrying and I can feel the difference in my body. I feel more energised and refreshed, and I can now concentrate on making my situation better. Now, I am on the path to great success. Problems sneak up along the way, but I remain focused, ignore them, and focus on moving forward. Worrying is not an option.

N.B.,

Dear N.B.,

I am happy to know that the Lord is blessing you. I have a portion of Scripture that I want to mention that should be an encouragement to Christians who worry and are often concerned about their daily struggles. May this passage be a blessing to all.

God says in the Book of Isaiah Chapter 41:10-13, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing and as a thing of nought. For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

Pastor