Family and Faith Magazine Christmas Edition Issue 11 | Page 10

FAITH

5 MOMENTS

Praiseworthy OF2016

Finally , brethren , whatsoever things are true , whatsoever things are honest , whatsoever things 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 ,. ” – Philippians 4:8

We are encouraged to think on good things and for good reason , since “ as a man thinketh so is he ,” meaning whatever occupies the mind of a person tends to define that person ’ s behavior and character . As we round out 2016 , Family and Faith Magazine is pleased to reflect on some of the good and praiseworthy moments of 2016 . Praise God with us :

1 . For how God spared Jamaica

a direct hit from Hurricane Matthew . He still calms storms ! “ They came to Jesus and woke Him up , saying , ‘ Master , Master , we are perishing !’ And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves , and they stopped , and it became calm ,” – Luke 8:24 .

2 . That the 4 x 100 Olympics

male team stopped to pray after their electrifying victory at the 2016 Olympics in Rio . They showed that , “ every good gift and every perfect gift ( their amazing athletic talent ) is from above , and cometh down from the Father of lights , with whom is no variableness , neither shadow of turning ,” – James 1:17 . Therefore “ Let everything that has breath praise the LORD . Praise the LORD ,” – Psalm 150:6 .
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