Ha! "Why pray?"
Because Prayer is love, intimacy, restoration with God!
This also means that Prayer is not just about asking for provisions or protections but in union with God for His purpose accomplished in us!
"True whole prayer is nothing but love" (Sir Augustine)
The true spirit of prayer does not consist in asking for blessings, but in receiving Him who is the giver of all blessings, and in living a life of fellowship with Him!
Therefore, true Prayer comes from the opening of our hearts to God, speaking to Him as our Father in perpetual communion.=D
FYI, radio astronomy involves the detection of stars and planets at a great distance by transmitted wave produced. What is fascinating about this science research is that it can reach farther than humans capacity in traveling into outer space. How scientist obtain their information from the outer space is through the radio wave which can not be comprehended on it's aptitude . Prayer is literally the same for we do not know how does God work wonders but we can only trust and believe!
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.(Romans 10:17)
"Prayer is coming home"(Richard Foster)
Why?
1) Living room of His heart
2) Kitchen of His friendship
3)Dining room of His strength
4)Study of His wisdom
5)Workshop of His creativity
6)Bedroom of His intimacy
When we enter the "house", we must not hesitate to stay in one place only but to go around the house to gain what is needed for us to do greater exploits!
However, there are always obstacles to such divine revelation.
3 things which affect our prayer life:
1) Negative spirit(It's the spirit who cries out to God->Gal. 5:4)
2)Harden Conscience
3)Strongholds(Mindset impregnated with hopelessness)
*The key to opening the door is through surrendering to God's holiness!
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.(Mat.5:6)
"If we have 10% of unity, we have only 10% of anointing."(Carlos Annacondia)
We should pray corporately in unity as we rely on the same Creator!
Korea's largest church prays corporately, publicly and sometimes all night with their hearts desire~"I hear, I obey" .
Whatever the spirit prompts them to do, they obey and the result is obvious until today they are still praying strong!
"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations"(Mark 11:7)
"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."(Mat.11:29-30)
Fasting?( No! Not for Malaysians...)
Jesus fasted many many times and it is because he wants to hear and feel God's "heart beat" louder. Fasting do help us in praying.Fasting changes us!(Isa. 58:6)It helps us to overcome temptation and set free the oppressed! You can try and you will be able to feel more of God's presence for humility is shown through our action.
In conclusion, it's by grace and through God's sovereign glory, we learn to pray and be transformed by His renewing power of the spirit which dwells in us. Start praying genuinely today.
In His service,
Wai Yip.
The very mind-boggling, string-breaking ice-breaker :)
Had an awesome time of praise :D
Then, makan and fellowship time!
*drums roll*
Testimony sharing!
The appreciation for the cf committee :)
Appreciation gift for Pn Liew, the awesome teacher advisor God has blessed us with!
Appreciation for Pastor Andy & the Acts Church team who have been overseeing us :)
Perlantikan committee yang baru.
Of course, the official list will soon be updated! :P
Thank GOD for making this party a success and a blessing to those who came!
Thank YOU as well for your support this whole year!
Greater things are yet to come! :D
Love, Shu Run
The Bible says, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life"
The problem is that . . .
2. All of us have done, said or thought things that are wrong. This is called sin, and our sins have separated us from God.
The Bible says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” God is perfect and holy, and our sins separate us from God forever. The Bible says “The wages of sin is death.”
The good news is that, about 2,000 years ago,
3. God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins.
Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. “God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.”
Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me."
God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name." You can choose to ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and come in to your life as your Lord and Savior.
4. If you want to accept Christ as Savior and turn from your sins, you can ask Him to be your Savior and Lord by praying a prayer like this:
"Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins. Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life. I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always."
Anyhow, ALL glory goes to GOD for He has been faithful to all of us =D
So, we're still having CF on the 9th and 16th of October !
On the 9th, we are having it at the same time and place though Form 3s' are having their EXAM( All The Best, don't believe in Luck but God!)
On the 16th, we are having the biggest party ever in the history of CF SMK USJ 4 till now!!!
Bring friends who you think you wanna care more for! It's gonna be awesome though venue is in Pamela's house...We'll Have games and food and more! SO see you there!
Time:1.00 pm till 3.30pm
In His service,
Wai Yip.