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Finding Peace and Happiness
Hello everyone, Adam here with a nice little message:
A friend of mine recently contacted me because he wanted to know my viewpoint on the Isis crisis. I will include an excerpt from my book on this shortly. But what is more important right now is what he said following this: all the horrific violence taking place in the world right now has affected him quite severely and he is distraught. He asked me for my advice and we talked about religion. He is not religious but does follow some teachings of Buddhism.
As opposed to
Islam, I respect Buddhism and its teachings. The Buddha was the great prophet
before Jesus, and Jesus himself uses the same analogy of the mustard seed from
one of the Buddha's teachings in his famous sermon on the mount. I know this
because I have read 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying' by Sogyal Rinpoche.
I also have a copy of the Dalai Lama's book 'The Art of Happiness'. Both are
amazing books, although one should be careful not to follow the teachings
reared towards idolatry and the worship of a statue of the Buddha. I have found
much happiness from reading them, but nothing compares to the gospel and the
teachings of Jesus in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John of the New Testament.
Much peace and
happiness can be gained from reading these books, and one becomes more holy in
doing so. But I have also found several methods of my own for seeking
happiness. There are places one can go for immediate relief and happiness in
these troubled times. Here are a few:
#1. Pentecostal/evangelical churches. They don't call them
Happy Clappy churches for nothing, and this is the number one place for finding
peace, joy and happiness, but most of all God.
#2. Family swim at a swimming pool. Check out the cute
little babies and happy families. Some of my happiest moments are from when I
worked as a lifeguard during family swims, and some of the pools I have worked in are designed to look like a small paradise. One can have a really fun time here too. I occassionally go despite having a gym membership somewhere else.
#3. Theme parks. I have not yet tried this one since
recommending it but it sounds like a good idea, and similar to visiting a leisure pool.
#4. Leisure World! This was an epic leisure park in Hemel Hempstead I used to visit when I was a child, but
unfortunately it has now shut down. Something akin to this would be a good idea.
#5. Zoos. Again, places we would take our kids are the best places we can help ourselves also. Maybe they know something we don't.
#6. Some of my ministry videos will make you laugh.
#7. Coming soon.
Here are a few things one can do to find peace and happiness
also:
#1. Smash up your television with an axe while wearing a
mask of a world famous idol and rid yourself of this distress once and for
all. Hey, it worked for me.
#2. Sing. Again, an evangelical church is the best place for
this and one can sing as loudly as they like here.
#3. Become a volunteer.
#4. Sponsor a child with 'Compassion'. I have one called Zephirin. He is now 10 and we write to eachother frequently. I give him and his family a bit of money every month and we are all happy for it. It's a small price to pay.
#5. Tithe:
Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now herewith, Saith the LORD of hosts, If I will not open you the windows of heaven, And pour you out a blessing, That there shall be more than sufficiency. (Malachi 3:10 JPS)
Help build God's church and save many lost souls by giving. You will also receive an abundance of grace for doing so, as have I. There is a page on my website to do this: http://www.adamsministry.co.uk/tithing_in_the_bible.html
#6. Give to charity. I recommend UK charities like the Salvation Army
and Mencap. There are many others but beware of quangos. It's best to stay with
the most well known. To be honest, I have not yet done this because I have Zephirin and my tithe, but if you can afford it then it would be a good idea also.
#7. Read the Book of John.
But by far the best thing anyone can do is wholeheartedly pray this simple sinner's prayer and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour:
King Jesus, my LORD and Saviour, I submit my life to you entirely, for you have died for both my sins and all of those around me. I accept you now and ask for your forgiveness. I pray that you will come into my life and teach me in the ways of righteousness so that I might become more like you and live a spirit-filled life with you as the cornerstone centred within me. On this day I give you my heart, body and soul forevermore. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
But by far the best thing anyone can do is wholeheartedly pray this simple sinner's prayer and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour:
King Jesus, my LORD and Saviour, I submit my life to you entirely, for you have died for both my sins and all of those around me. I accept you now and ask for your forgiveness. I pray that you will come into my life and teach me in the ways of righteousness so that I might become more like you and live a spirit-filled life with you as the cornerstone centred within me. On this day I give you my heart, body and soul forevermore. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Well done for praying this prayer and accepting Jesus Christ as LORD and Saviour. If you prayed this and truly meant it from the bottom of your heart, you are saved. If not, give it some time, until you have learnt to love God with all your heart, and you will certainly know it when it happens. At least you now have God’s help and attention. Do not make silly mistakes, and you might be fortunate enough to receive a union.
I hope this helps while all hell is breaking loose. And remember,
The world is only
desolate to those who do not know God.
- Adam Cherrington, Author of Jericho: Countdown to Oblivion
God bless.
P.S. the second edition of Jericho is coming very soon, with the latest updates on Isis and the big red dragon of China.
Thursday, 10 December 2015
China leading the fight against Muslim extremists.
Reuters
Over the past few months Chinese soldiers have successfully repelled the Muslim brotherhood known as Isis, killing hundreds in Xinjiang and Tibet and burning 28 alive with flamethrowers in one of their latest attacks according to Alex Wellman of the Mirror, leaving the failed amateurs to melt on the mountainside in western Xinjiang.
Cowering inside a cave in Aksu, the Islamic
State terrorists were no match against the Chinese special forces as
they hunted them down “like eagles discovering their prey”. Using
flamethrowers to draw them out, the terrorists came running from the
cave screaming and wailing, only to be “completely annihilated” by
supporting gunfire.
Another great victory in the war on terror
was announced just days ago by the Chinese government after 17
suspects, including seven young Muslim women and children, were swiftly
eradicated by police officers in Xinjiang once again (a primary target
for the religious fanatics). This came following an attack in Aksu in
September which left 16 people dead, whereas one of the 17 fanatics
involved surrendered by pleading for his life.
Despite some very minor attacks like the
October 2013 Tiananmen square car attack in Beijing, Isis have had very
little success in advancing beyond the Xinjiang and Tibetan mountains
of western China, and their chances of reaching the more rural areas in
the east are extremely slim. However, concerns are now growing over
the capturing of untapped mineral deposits equating to an estimated $30
trillion in Afghanistan by the terrorist group, this potential revenue
being the main reason for China’s large investment in maintaining
stability in Afghanistan. The unexplored oil and natural gas reserves
in the eastern region are of particular concern, along with the vast 28
kilometre-squared Aynak copper field (the largest in the world)
estimated to contain up to $88 billion worth of ore. Consequently,
China has established valuable trade links in Afghanistan and is now
increasing its military presence as US and NATO troops withdraw.
All roads lead to Rome it would seem, with
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent policy to develop the old Silk
Road of the Han dynasty into a modern trade route spanning across
China, the Middle East and up into Europe, showing a somewhat humorous
indifference towards the Islamic State terror group in the region.
Being a world superpower and boasting the largest army in the world of
200 million, it is hardly surprising that President Jinping has taken
this casual approach.
With a constant onslaught from European and
Russian superpowers seriously weakening the terrorist group, China’s
recent involvement including bombing in Syria and Iraq and its
exploitation of natural resources in Afghanistan, the situation looks
dire for the Isis extremists.
Thursday, 3 December 2015
Peaceful Chinese family man Fan Jinghui brutally slaughtered by Isis calls for discussion over why China should bomb targets in Syria and Iraq.
Photo: AP
The savage attack and cold-blooded execution of 50-year-old
family man Fan Jinghui from Beijing took place
days before the attacks in Paris
which claimed 129 innocent souls and left hundreds severely wounded.
Fan was kidnapped,
beaten severely and humiliated, with the words “FOR SALE” written below a
photograph of poor Fan in the latest Isis
propaganda magazine ‘Dabiq’. Fan was a high school teacher and taught children
in Beijing, and
later worked as a freelance advertising consultant. He was much loved by his
students, colleagues and family. But despite this horrific violence which
demands swift justice be brought upon the terrorist group, the Chinese
government have covered up Fan’s death to avoid taking any further action.
However, despite this non-interference foreign policy, steps must now be taken to
repel this inevitable invasion into Chinese soil as Isis move further east into
Afghanistan, causing much
cause for concern throughout China.
The terrorists are
posing an increasing risk as they encroach upon China’s borders. Isis, who are now
foolishly threatening Chinese citizens, are coming closer to provoking an
all-out war with China.
Boasting an army of 200 million, Isis are no match for the sleeping dragon, and
perhaps this foolish act of aggression will persuade the people of China to join
in the fight and finally put an end to these barbaric monsters, restoring peace
among nations around the world and gaining them a great victory.
For years Chinese
citizens have been kidnapped and killed in Syria,
Iraq, Egypt and Pakistan, among other places. But
now attacks are becoming more frequent in China itself, with Xinjiang being a
primary target and the 2013 Tiananmen
Square terrorist attack with a car which was set
ablaze and driven into a crowd of tourists. Another twenty-nine commuters were
massacred last year and 130 maimed with knifes at a train station in Kunming. How long will
the Chinese government continue to sit back and do nothing while its citizens
are being massacred?
Should China
continue to remain on the sidelines and cover up these acts of war which are
now threatening their own countrymen, or is it about time military action was
taken to thwart these aggressors and repel this invasion into Chinese soil?
Perhaps more consideration should be shown to the families of the victims
involved by bringing their killers to justice.
Fan Jinghui
50, from Beijing
Photo: AP
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/1880789/chinas-plan-rescue-islamic-state-hostage-fan-jinghui
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-china-blog-34865696
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/19/islamic-state-hostage-killing-china-vows-justice-after-confirming-death
http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2015/12/02/china-and-japans-fight-against-isis/
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