Roho ya Utulivu na Upole

Ambayo Mbele Za Mungu Ni Ya Thamani Sana

Which In God's Sight is Very Precious

Sala: Bwana kwa ajili ya kesho na mahitaji yake siombi; Niepushe, Mungu wangu, na doa la dhambi, kwa leo tu. Sasa, weka muhuri juu ya midomo yangu, kwa ajili ya haya ninaomba; Niepushe na maneno mabaya au yasiyo na maana, kwa leo tu. Niache niwe mzito kuyatenda mapenzi yangu, kutii haraka, Na kunilinda, niongoze, nitumie, Bwana, kwa leo tu. (Soma Isaya 58:11)

A Prayer: Lord for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; Keep me, my God, from stain of sin, just for today. Now, set a seal upon my lips, for this I pray; Keep me from wrong or idle words, just for today. Let me be slow to do my will, prompt to obey, And keep me, guide me, use me, Lord, just for today. (Read Isaiah 58:11)

Njia nyingine ya kueleza mada hii ni Uzuri wa Utakatifu. Tuliandika barua hii tukitumaini kwamba inatuleta karibu na Mungu wetu, familia yetu, ndugu zetu na watu wote. Wimbo unasema "Basi maisha yetu ya kila siku yadhihirishe uzuri wa utakatifu wa kweli. Kwa hiyo neema za Kikristo na zing'ae, ili wote wapate kujua uwezo wa kimungu." Kuna hadithi ya baba anamwandikia mwanawe na anasema, "Mwanangu, kama ningekuwa na muda zaidi ningekuandikia barua fupi." Ona jinsi mshororo mmoja wa wimbo unavyoelezea wazo la utakatifu wa kweli, Edith Sitwell anavyoeleza uwezo wa ushairi katika nukuu ifuatayo: “Ushairi huutia moyo na macho, na kufunua maana ya vitu vyote ambavyo moyo na macho hukaa juu yake. . Inavumbua na kuturudishia paradiso tulizosahau.” Katika uandishi huu zingatia ushairi na tenzi kama muhtasari wa wazo lililotolewa.

     Another way of expressing this topic is The Beauty of Holiness. We wrote this letter hoping it brings us closer to our God, our family, brethren, and all men. The hymn says "So let our daily lives express the beauties of true holiness. So let the Christian graces shine, that all may know the power divine.” There is a story of a father writing to his son and he says, “Son, if I had more time I would have written you a shorter letter.” Note how wonderful one stanza of a hymn expresses the thought of true holiness. Edith Sitwell expresses the power of poetry in the following quotation: "Poetry ennobles the heart and eyes, and unveils the meaning of all things upon which the heart and the eyes dwell. It discovers and restores to us forgotten paradises.” In this writing consider the poetry and hymns as a summary of the thought expressed.

Mtunga Zaburi anasema katika Zaburi 5l:8, “Unifanye nisikie furaha na shangwe, Mifupa uliyoivunja ishangilie. Utakatifu unakuzwa na jinsi tunavyofikiri na jinsi tunavyoyaona mambo. Mawazo na mitazamo huunda mtazamo wetu. Katika waraka huu wote wapendwa, kutakuwa na marejeo mengi ya Biblia.. chanzo pekee cha UKWELI ... Neno la Mungu .... 0 logos tou Theou. Yohana 13:17 : “Ikiwa mnajua mambo haya, ninyi wenye heri na wenye furaha ninyi ninyi mkiyazoeza, mkiyatenda na kuyafanya kweli kweli. Hebu tufikirie ahadi iliyotolewa na Mungu katika Yeremia 6:16, “BWANA asema hivi, simameni katika njia, mkaone, mkaulize habari za mapito ya zamani, I wapi njia iliyo njema, mkaiende, nanyi mpate raha nafsini mwenu." Katika Mathayo 11:29: "Jitieni nira yangu, mjifunze kwangu; kwa kuwa mimi ni mpole na mnyenyekevu wa moyo; nanyi mtapata raha kwa nafsi zenu."

     The Psalmist says in Psalms 5l:8, "Make me to hear joy and gladness; That the bones which Thou hast broken may rejoice." Holiness is developed by the way we think and by the way we perceive things. Thoughts and perceptions make up our attitude. Throughout this letter, dear friends, there will be many references to the Bible.. the only source of TRUTH ... the Word of God .... 0 logos tou Theou. John 13:17: "If you know these things, blessed and happy and to be envied are you if you practice them, if you act accordingly and really do them." Let us give thought to the promise offered by God in Jeremiah 6:16, "Thus says THE LORD, stand ye in the ways, and see and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls." In Matthew 11:29: "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for you souls."

Fikiria mtazamo wa Ibrahimu kama ilivyoelezwa katika Mwanzo 8 & 9 wakati Ibrahimu alipomwambia Lutu, "Usiwepo ugomvi kati yako na mimi, na kati ya wachungaji wako na wachungaji wangu, kwa maana sisi ni jamaa. Je! nchi yote haiko mbele yako? Jitenge na mimi, kama ukichukua mkono wa kushoto, basi mimi nitakwenda kulia au kama wewe kuchukua mkono wa kulia, basi mimi kwenda kushoto. 2 vivyo hivyo na tufanye jitihada zote kuepuka ugomvi na hivyo kukuza roho ya utulivu na upole.

     Consider the attitude of Abraham as told in Genesis 8 & 9 when Abraham said to Lot, "Let there be no strife between you and me, and between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, for we are kinsmen. Is not the whole land before you? Separate yourself from me. If you take the left-hand, then I will go to the right or if you take the right-hand, then I will go to the left.” Let us 2 likewise make every effort to avoid contention and thereby develop a quiet and gentle spirit.

Kipengele muhimu cha kufanana na mwanadamu na Mungu na mojawapo ya baraka kuu ni uhuru wa kuchagua... hiari. Hata hivyo ni mojawapo ya baraka ngumu zaidi kudhibiti. Ili kufikia furaha, shangwe, na roho ya utulivu, ya upole, ni muhimu kufikiria juu ya mambo ambayo ni ya kweli, ya uaminifu, safi, na ya kupendeza. Kumbuka, njia yetu ya kufikiri au mtazamo wetu unapaswa kulenga kufanya mapenzi ya Bwana na si mapenzi yetu. Hebu tuchunguze faida za mtazamo wa Kikristo katika hali tatu za kawaida za maisha; Nyumbani, kati ya wanaume wote, na tunapokuwa peke yetu.

An important element to man's likeness to God and one of the grandest blessings is the freedom to choose...free will. It is however one of the most difficult blessings to control. To achieve joy, gladness, and a quiet, gentle spirit, it is important to think on things that are true, honest, pure, and lovely. Remember, our way of thinking or our attitude should be focused on doing the Lord's will and not our will. Let us consider the benefits of a Christian attitude in three common situations of life; In the home, among all men, and when we are alone.

Katika The Home - Waefeso 5:31-33 inasema, "Kwa sababu hiyo mtu atamwacha baba yake na mama yake, ataambatana na mkewe, na hao wawili watakuwa mwili mmoja. Siri hii ni kubwa; Lakini kwa habari ya Kristo na kanisa, kila mmoja wenu na ampende mkewe kama nafsi yake mwenyewe; Ndoa iliyobarikiwa kwa kweli ni fumbo. Ndoa ni mchanganyiko mzuri wa mioyo miwili na maisha mawili kila mtu katika familia Zingatia Waefeso 6:1-4, “Enyi watoto, watiini wazazi wenu katika Bwana; , nanyi, akina baba, msiwachokoze watoto wenu; bali waleeni katika adabu na maonyo ya Bwana. Mtazamo wa Kikristo unapaswa kutawala nyakati zetu zote za kuamka.

In The Home - Ephesians 5:31-33 reads, "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery; but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.” A blessed marriage is truly a mystery. Marriage is the beautiful blending of two hearts and two lives. A gentle and quiet spirit can overcome many anxious hours. The blessings of a Christian home are Godliness, Order, Hospitality and Contentment. The Bible speaks to everyone in the family. Consider Ephesians 6:1-4, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), That it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth. And, fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." A Christian attitude should prevail during all our waking moments.

Wakati Miongoni mwa Wanadamu - Hebu tuwe waangalifu sana kwa udhaifu wa kibinadamu na kujibu kwa upendo na sababu tunapochokozwa katika ushirika wetu na watu wote, hasa ndugu. 1 Petro 3:8-12 “Hatimaye, iweni na nia moja, wenye kuhurumiana, wenye kupendana kama ndugu, wenye kuhurumiana, wastahiki; umeitiwa huko ili mrithi baraka. Kwa maana atakaye kupenda maisha, na kuona siku njema, auzuie ulimi wake usinene mabaya, na midomo yake isiseme hila; atafute amani, na kuifuatia; kwa maana macho ya Bwana huwaelekea wenye haki, na masikio yake husikiliza maombi yao;

When Among Men - Let us be very sensitive to human frailties and respond with love and reason when provoked in our association with all people, especially brethren. I Peter 3:8-12: "Finally, be all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing. For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him hate evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it; For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.”

Zaidi ya hayo, zingatia na tafakari juu ya wazo lifuatalo. 1 Petro 2:12, 15: "Iweni na mwenendo mzuri kati ya Mataifa, ili, iwapo huwasingizia kuwa watenda mabaya, wayaone matendo yenu mema, wamtukuze Mungu siku ya kujiliwa; maana mapenzi ya Mungu ni kwamba kwa kutenda haki ninyi. mnapaswa kunyamazisha ujinga wa watu wapumbavu.'

     Furthermore, consider and contemplate on the following thought. I Peter 2:12, 15: "Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. For it is God's will that by doing right you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men.'

Tunasimama hapa kukumbuka kuwa tunatamani kufikia roho ya utulivu na upole. Wacha tuendelee kuzingatia lengo hili. Katika Warumi 12:15-18 tunapata maneno mazuri ya kutuongoza na kutuongoza njiani. "Furahini pamoja na wafurahio, lieni pamoja na waliao. Ishi kwa umoja ninyi kwa ninyi. Msiwe na majivuno bali mshirikiane na watu wa hali ya chini. Msijivune kamwe. Msimlipe mtu ovu kwa ovu. Fanyeni mambo yaliyo sawa machoni pa watu wote. . Ikiwezekana, kwa kadiri inavyowategemea ninyi, ishini kwa amani na watu wote.” Wapendwa tushike maneno haya, tuyafanyie kazi na tutakuwa mashahidi kwa mfano.

     We pause here to remember that we are desiring to achieve a quiet and gentle spirit. Let us stay focused on this goal. In Romans 12:15-18 we find beautiful words to guide and lead us along the way. "Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Dear friends let us keep these words, act on them and we will be a witness by example.

Tunapokuwa Peke Yake - Tunapokuwa peke yetu mawazo mengi hupita akilini mwetu. Katika saa hizi pekee Biblia hutupatia Maandiko yanayotulinda sisi wenyewe. Kumbuka, sisi ni adui wetu mbaya zaidi. Fikiria Isaya 26:3, 4, “Utamlinda yeye ambaye moyo wake umekutegemea katika amani kamilifu, kwa sababu anakutumaini Wewe. Mtumaini Bwana milele kwa kuwa Bwana MUNGU ni mwamba wa milele." Kwa hivyo, mwamini Mungu! Jiweke mikononi Mwake kabisa bila kusita wala shaka! Yohana 14:27 inasema, “Amani nawaachieni. Amani yangu nawapa. sivyo niwapavyo ninyi kama ulimwengu utoavyo. Msifadhaike mioyoni mwenu, wala msiogope.” Maneno ya Mungu kupitia kwa Paulo katika Wafilipi 4:7-9: “Na amani ya Mungu, ipitayo akili zote, itawahifadhi mioyo yenu na nia zenu katika Kristo Yesu. Hatimaye, ndugu zangu, mambo yo yote yaliyo ya kweli, yo yote yaliyo ya staha, yo yote yanayoonekana kuwa ya haki, yo yote yaliyo safi, yo yote yenye kupendeza, yo yote yenye sifa njema; ukiwapo wema wo wote, ikiwapo sifa nzuri yo yote, yatafakarini hayo. Yale mliyojifunza kwangu, na kuyapokea, na kuyasikia, na kuyaona kwangu, yafanyeni; na Mungu wa amani atakuwa pamoja nanyi.” Zingatia kwa makini maagizo ya.... yafikirie hayo....na (kisha) Mungu wa amani atakuwa pamoja nanyi. Weka akilini mwako kumbukumbu za maeneo mazuri, vituko vya ajabu na sauti. Katika nyimbo zetu tunaimba...

When We Are Alone - When we are alone many thoughts pass through our mind. During these lone hours the Bible supplies us with Scriptures that protect us from ourselves. Remember, we are our own worst enemy. Consider Isaiah 26:3, 4, “Thou will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusts in Thee. Trust in the Lord forever for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Therefore, trust God! Put yourself in His hands completely without hesitation or doubt! John 14:27 says, “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled neither let it be afraid.” The words of God through Paul in Phil 4:7-9: “And the peace of God, which pass all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever thinks are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things which you have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” Note carefully the instruction to.... think on these things....and (then) the God of peace will be with you. Put in your mind memories of beautiful places, wonderfilled sights and sounds. In our hymn we sing…

"Ninapopita porini na misituni natangatanga na kusikia ndege wakiimba kwa utamu mitini. Ninapotazama chini kutoka kwenye ukuu wa mlima mrefu na kusikia kijito na kuhisi upepo mwanana. Kisha huimba nafsi yangu, Mungu Mwokozi wangu kwako, Jinsi gani Wewe ni Mkuu jinsi gani!

"When through the woods and forest glades I wander
and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
and hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee,
How Great Thou art! How Great Thou art!
“Beautiful words, Wonderful words, Wonderful words of life!”

Wapendwa tutambue sana mtazamo wetu, Mtazamo wa kikristo ni muhimu sana katika kukuza roho ya utulivu na upole na kudumisha umoja na amani. Mungu na atupe nguvu za “kuenenda kama inavyompendeza Bwana, kwa kumpendeza kabisa, mkizaa matunda katika kila kazi njema, na kuzidi katika maarifa ya Mungu” (Kol. 1:10).

Dear friends let us be very aware of our attitude, A Christian attitude is very necessary in developing a quiet and gentle spirit and for maintaining unity and peace. May God give us the strength to “walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God “ (Col. 1:10).

J. Armen, © CDMI