Carmel Mar Thoma Church

Dear Members of the Carmel Family,

I join you in thanking God for bringing us safe to 2010.

Ps.118: 8-9 says

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to put confidence in mortals.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to put confidence in princes.

As we go ahead with our busy life in the new year, stop for a moment and think where we are going to put our trust in ? Investments, friends, job, position,s etc are important till the moment you think these will give you the ability to stand the odds of life!

1. Psalm 125:1 says
   
   Those who trust in the lord are like mount Zion
   which cannot be moved but abides for ever
   
   Trusting in the Lord provides steadfastness and perseverance. It's like a mountain that withstands the power and rage of nature.

2. The prophet tells it in Isaiah 26:3
   
   Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace,
   because they trust in You
   
   Trusting in the Lord will keep us in peace that passes all human understanding and that peace will equip us to confront the realities of human life.

3. Also Ps 56:11 says
   
   In God I trust, I am not afraid.
   
   This new year, trust in the God. Don't settle down to live permanently with your fear. Replace your fear by faith.

Wishing you the very best in the New Year