Dear ones in Christ,

February is for us a time of meditation through the Gospel. Special to the Marthomites is the great joy to get a chance to sit in the sand bed of River Pamba for hearing the word of God from eminent speakers and our Bishops at Maramon. Let’s pray that the meeting presents a true atmosphere of Listening and Learning from the word of God.

May the new songs and the songs cherished enable all people who assemble and all members all over the world to praise the name of the Lord!

Recently I have read four ways to overlook agonies and issues that disturb the joy of our minds, and ways that nourish experience of joy in Christ.
1. Be Single-Minded in Purpose....The purpose of our life is to serve Christ.[Philippians 1.21]
2. Adopt God's priorities as your Own...Put God first, others second and yourself third [Philippians2.5-6]
3. Keep moving forward spiritually...Acknowledge that you haven't "arrived" spiritually, and keep pressing on to know God more [Philippians 3.13-14]
4. Have a rejoicing Mind....Don't rejoice in circumstances, but rejoice in God and his faithfulness [Philippians 4.4-5]

Failure to maintain the joy of the Lord in our personal lives leads to spiritual breakdown. Failure to keep the joy of the Lord in churches cripples the cause of Christ. Let his joy overflow in and from us.

May we find Peace and Joy in Him!

Yours in Christ,

Binu Varghese Achen