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I love the Lord

Dear Pastor,

I am a Jamaican but I am also currently a United States citizen. Firstly, I would like to say that I am happy to find a medium that God uses to help others find solutions to their problems.

About a year ago, I became a Christian. Something tragic had happened to me and only God could have helped me through it. I have found happiness that I never knew when I was doing what Satan encouraged me to do. I never knew that in the midst of storms I could feel happy. I thank God.

I want to be where God wants me to be. However, I tend to procrastinate, and therefore I feel guilty. What can I do to improve my relationship with God? I love him dearly, and I have placed my trust in Him for Him to run my life.

There are many issues which I could write to you about but I have put my trust in God to resolve them, and I know He will. God is the ultimate problem solver.

M.R., Wilmington, Delaware

Dear M.R.,

I am happy that you have become a Christian and that you have found inner peace which is a great gift of God. It is not money and other worldly possessions that bring peace. Jesus said, "My peace I give unto you." The world cannot give such peace.

You can improve your relationship with God as you pray, read your Bible and have daily devotions. The essence of a happy Christian life is to abide in Christ. Study John chapter 15 and put into practice what you have read.

If you do not understand the passage of Scripture, ask your minister to explain it to you.

Pastor