In the fall, the Lord began to share with me very basic life principles that I feel compelled to share with you. I pray that God will use what He has shared with me and use them in your life in a very specific way. Please continue to pray that God will bless and guide His children at The Good Samaritan School.

Life Principle #1 

There is a life principle that I think every one of us should hold on to. It is: Just Seek God!

The meaning of this life principle as delineated in Proverbs 2: 1-11, rises from verse to verse as musical notes in a symphony reaching the crescendo. It is as though Solomon pulls us into the rising tornado of sensations and realizations until we stand in awe of the protection He alone provides for our lives.

In verse five we learn that wisdom is the fear of the LORD and the knowledge of God.  We are asked to incline our ears to wisdom, apply our hearts to understanding, cry out for knowledge and lift up our voice for understanding. Solomon does not stop here. He tells us to seek wisdom like searching for silver or looking for hidden treasures.

In simple words, Solomon is telling us to “devour” God’s word as though there is nothing more valuable in life than God. This wise king is right - there should be nothing, no one, no human task, no high calling, more important or precious to us than our God. The first and the foremost call of our life is to just seek God. Yes, “If you do not stand firm in faith, you will not stand at all.” (Is.7:9b)

Life Principle #2

It is important to remember that America was founded by your ancestors who came to a new world to receive freedom in their lives. It is a time to thank the Lord for preserving and blessing their lives in a new place. Remembering the benefactor, the Lord God and thanking Him for all His kindness is a unique occasion.

The children in India in yet another part of the world who are blessed by you remember your kindness to them and thank the Lord for you. Your sacrificial love reflects the all giving love of our Lord Jesus for this lost world. Your prayer and blessings bring in new harvest of righteousness in a land that does not know the Living Savior. Knowing becomes wholesome when we also remember to thank.

Giving thanks is the expression of the second Life Principle: “Remember God’s Commands and Teachings,’ given in Proverbs 3:1.”My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,” follows closely the first principle: “Just seek God.”

The second part of this verse is the promise of long life and prosperity to those who keep God’s teaching. Author Charles Brigg puts it correctly. “Length of days is a promise to the righteous; whether for earth or for heaven as their Father deems fit for them.” While difficulties and troubles rock a believer’s life, he can come to God and in Him stand and not fall through the storms in life. 

As you love the Lord and serve him through your support to the underprivileged children, Jesus tells you, “My Father will honor the one who serves me.” (Jn. 12:26b)

Kindly remember the children who are not yet sponsored and introduce them to your loving friends and relatives.

In His love ,
Ananthi Jebasingh

Hope you enjoy this picture from my last visit to The Good Samaritan School in March of 2009!

We made paddleballs with the kindergartners. They loved it. There were balls flying everywhere, getting tangled up and everyone was laughing. When we gathered to pray, each child had a different strategy of how to hang on to their new toy and still fold their hands and bow their head.