The primary reason why many believers are not cheerful is because of doubt and unbelief. What a contradiction! By manifesting an atti-tude of unbelief, we are inadvertently calling God a liar. But God cannot lie; His words must surely come to pass, therefore let us re-joice and be glad in Him always. Beloved, be fully persuaded that, what the Lord has promised, He is also able to perform. 

Are you born again? Christ has redeemed you from the curse of the law that the blessing of Abraham might be released upon you; and that you might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Acti-vate your faith by declaring what the Lord has done in the face of the negative situations around you. Like Apostle Paul, always remember and talk about how and when the Lord delivered you from the hand of the enemy. 

Men lie to cover up their shameful actions or to escape being pun-ished for their wrongdoing. You may cover your lies so that no man may know but you cannot hide them from God. The Word of God says all unrepentant liars shall not escape punishment in hell. It is the truth and not lies that makes a man free from deception and bondage. No matter how severe or threatening the consequence of your action may be, always speak the truth. 

Compared to eternity, long life on earth is very brief, so let us learn to number our days, that we may know how to live wisely. It will not be long before your pilgrimage on earth comes to an end. Your time on earth is short and one day it will eventually expire. This world is not your home; you are here as a pilgrim on a special mission for your maker.

The Lord has set two ways before every man and counsels us to choose the right way which leads to blessing and life. And there is no death in the right way. The other way is that which seems right to a man but ends in death and destruction. The right way is narrow and therefore allows travellers to carry only what is essential and necessary for the journey of life.