Theme: The Church- Evangelizing the Poor
Scriptures:
[LUKE 4:18-19]
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me,
because he has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
and recovery of sight for the blind,
to release the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
Prayer subjects:
1. To open doors of opportunities to witness and proclaim the Gospel to the poor and needy
2. Powerful visitation of the Holy Spirit to break bondages among the excluded and poor
3. Salvation for the excluded and poor
Personals:
As a soldier of the Kingdom of God, we are to equip ourselves well and to reach out to the souls of the poor and needy. Sometimes, I strongly feel the lack of compassion in my heart, I am too blinded with the so-called miseries of my own life that I neglect the fact that I am here to serve people. When the seeds are sowed, it is then the Holy Spirit's job to cast away spiritual blindness and enable them to be lead to the THE WAY. So, PRAY PEOPLE, PRAY!!!
IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Day 9
Theme: The Church- Action for the Poor
Scriptures:
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. [Matthew 5:16]
[Proverbs 28:27]
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
Prayer Subjects:
1. Churches to have effective strategies to reach the poor and for the favour with the authorities to implement them
2.Our home groups/cells may be more accessible to all kinds of broken, hurting, poor and needy people
Personals:
The body of Christ must be motivated to reach those in need and pray hard that legal authorities would be more than willing to give us a helping hand. Community outreach of cells must also be frequent! So when is ours? LOL
Scriptures:
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. [Matthew 5:16]
[Proverbs 28:27]
He who gives to the poor will lack nothing,
but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
Prayer Subjects:
1. Churches to have effective strategies to reach the poor and for the favour with the authorities to implement them
2.Our home groups/cells may be more accessible to all kinds of broken, hurting, poor and needy people
Personals:
The body of Christ must be motivated to reach those in need and pray hard that legal authorities would be more than willing to give us a helping hand. Community outreach of cells must also be frequent! So when is ours? LOL
Day 8
Theme: The Lower Income and Menial Workers
Scriptures:
[Psalms 82:3-4]
Defend the cause of th weak and fatherless;
maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
Rescue the week and needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
[Psalms 140:12]
I know tha thte LORD secures justice for the poor
and upholds the cause of the needy.
Prayer Subjects:
1. Against exploitation on the lower income group
2. Churches to have an expanded vision of thier interest and the heart to reach out to these people
3. Churches to make the Gospel relevant to the life of these people
4. Upholding the lower income and menial workers such as hawkers, garbage collectors, etc.
Personals:
Late night whenever I pass by closing pasar malams, I always had a strong sense of unhappiness. I couldn't tolerate the fact that the sellers polute the ground till such extend and waits for the poor sweeper to TAKE CARE of those junks scattered all around. It wasn't to blame if the sweeper is well paid, but it's obviously otherwise. I just pray that Malaysia would treasure these labours and provide better environment for them, and for churches to reach out to touch their hearts and souls.
Scriptures:
[Psalms 82:3-4]
Defend the cause of th weak and fatherless;
maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed.
Rescue the week and needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
[Psalms 140:12]
I know tha thte LORD secures justice for the poor
and upholds the cause of the needy.
Prayer Subjects:
1. Against exploitation on the lower income group
2. Churches to have an expanded vision of thier interest and the heart to reach out to these people
3. Churches to make the Gospel relevant to the life of these people
4. Upholding the lower income and menial workers such as hawkers, garbage collectors, etc.
Personals:
Late night whenever I pass by closing pasar malams, I always had a strong sense of unhappiness. I couldn't tolerate the fact that the sellers polute the ground till such extend and waits for the poor sweeper to TAKE CARE of those junks scattered all around. It wasn't to blame if the sweeper is well paid, but it's obviously otherwise. I just pray that Malaysia would treasure these labours and provide better environment for them, and for churches to reach out to touch their hearts and souls.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Day 7
Theme: The Government to Eradicate Poverty
Scriptures:
[Proverbs 22:22-23]
Do not exploit the poor because they are poor
and do not crush the needy in court,
for the LORD will take up their case
and will plunder those who plunder them.
Prayer Subjects:
1. Against policies that discriminate against the poor
2. National commitment, policies and action to eliminate poverty and address the legitimate needs of the poor
3. For proper education to be given to empower the poor for good and healthy living
4. The business community will exercise its responsibility to provide opportunities for the poor and the less fortunate
Personals:
I just pray to You LORD that the government of Malaysia would be of help to the needy in an unbiased way, and that the policies that discriminates would be demolished. The crucial factor of moving out of poverty usually lies on education and therefore, it is equally important to provide tracks for them to pursue education as a whole. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Scriptures:
[Proverbs 22:22-23]
Do not exploit the poor because they are poor
and do not crush the needy in court,
for the LORD will take up their case
and will plunder those who plunder them.
Prayer Subjects:
1. Against policies that discriminate against the poor
2. National commitment, policies and action to eliminate poverty and address the legitimate needs of the poor
3. For proper education to be given to empower the poor for good and healthy living
4. The business community will exercise its responsibility to provide opportunities for the poor and the less fortunate
Personals:
I just pray to You LORD that the government of Malaysia would be of help to the needy in an unbiased way, and that the policies that discriminates would be demolished. The crucial factor of moving out of poverty usually lies on education and therefore, it is equally important to provide tracks for them to pursue education as a whole. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Day 6
Theme: Delivering the Poor from Hardship and Poverty
Scripture:
[Matthew 25:31-46]
31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
1. Confess and repent for our passive and indifferent attitude to the poor and marginalized
2. God to hear the cries of those who are facing hardships and difficulties and bring deliverance to the poor and excluded
3.Christians to be empowered and moved with compassion to reach out to the needy and poor in tangible ways
Personals:
The first prayer subject emphasized the majority of attitude people have towards the poor and marginalized, at least for me. Sincerely, in a place like ours, we are not exposed to networks that show us how could a youth like us be of help? I just need You LORD to lead us, help us to be of healing hand to the the hopeless. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.
Scripture:
[Matthew 25:31-46]
31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
37"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
41"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.'
44"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?'
45"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
46"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."
1. Confess and repent for our passive and indifferent attitude to the poor and marginalized
2. God to hear the cries of those who are facing hardships and difficulties and bring deliverance to the poor and excluded
3.Christians to be empowered and moved with compassion to reach out to the needy and poor in tangible ways
Personals:
The first prayer subject emphasized the majority of attitude people have towards the poor and marginalized, at least for me. Sincerely, in a place like ours, we are not exposed to networks that show us how could a youth like us be of help? I just need You LORD to lead us, help us to be of healing hand to the the hopeless. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hey Peeps Listen Up!
It's been awhile since I've updated something more personal, and, today at 5.29 a.m. in the morning, I am here to share with you guys a testimony, a BIG one.
Because of the pimple issues I am facing, I am very frustrated and sometimes breaking down to a point where I suffer from a loss of confidence. Those who are close to me would know that I am very much bothered, and went through the Benzoyl Peroxide treatment for my whole face.
The motivation to click the starter was a calling (most likely from God) to start browsing the net for a certain webpage which is acne.org. I started the treatment, and initial breakouts were bad, and I actually went through 3 initial breakouts which is kinda horrible to bare with. I got desperate and just 2 days back I decided to visit a dermatologist which I went a few years back, and insisted I didn't want just another antibiotic which temporarily cures but returns in vast., and chose ACCUTANE. For those who don't know what Accutane is, it is a drug precribed for severe acne sufferers, it reduces the oil production in the glands with a cost of uncertain and massive side effects.
I never even thought of praying for direction, with all my will, I said, F*** it, I'll rather die early than suffer from acne.
In more developed countries, the drug is hardly prescribed and requires blood test and such. But, in this pit we live in, the dermatologist just gave it to me really willingly, cause it is costly.
I went on the drug for 2 days, and even from day 1, I suffered from insomnia and heart pounding, a considerably rare side effect.
I was tired, and such, I couldn't sleep, and felt very much like puking. Despite so, I bogusly pretended alright, and went to the Barbecue just to see how it goes on.
As expected, I couldn't sleep again. I woke up telling my mum I was disturbingly uncomfortable, my heart is pounding too quickly, breathing seems hard, and I couldn't sleep.... She came down stairs with me, and she told me to relax. She prayed, and I went to pray together.
At this point, I cried, I surely didn't know what it takes to just risk my life, I defiled the dependence I should have on Him. Prayed for forgiveness in tears, and thanked my mum.
She told me, she has been continuously praying that God will guard me from the side effects, and show her signs.
I was guided by Him, I always was;
Searching through the net, I am not in the norm, for the people who actually discovered these dreadful side effects are mostly in day 7 or so.
I pictured if I was in day 7 with some high dose or such and suffer from the life-long side effects, and gratefully I prayed thanks.
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD.
Because of the pimple issues I am facing, I am very frustrated and sometimes breaking down to a point where I suffer from a loss of confidence. Those who are close to me would know that I am very much bothered, and went through the Benzoyl Peroxide treatment for my whole face.
The motivation to click the starter was a calling (most likely from God) to start browsing the net for a certain webpage which is acne.org. I started the treatment, and initial breakouts were bad, and I actually went through 3 initial breakouts which is kinda horrible to bare with. I got desperate and just 2 days back I decided to visit a dermatologist which I went a few years back, and insisted I didn't want just another antibiotic which temporarily cures but returns in vast., and chose ACCUTANE. For those who don't know what Accutane is, it is a drug precribed for severe acne sufferers, it reduces the oil production in the glands with a cost of uncertain and massive side effects.
I never even thought of praying for direction, with all my will, I said, F*** it, I'll rather die early than suffer from acne.
In more developed countries, the drug is hardly prescribed and requires blood test and such. But, in this pit we live in, the dermatologist just gave it to me really willingly, cause it is costly.
I went on the drug for 2 days, and even from day 1, I suffered from insomnia and heart pounding, a considerably rare side effect.
I was tired, and such, I couldn't sleep, and felt very much like puking. Despite so, I bogusly pretended alright, and went to the Barbecue just to see how it goes on.
As expected, I couldn't sleep again. I woke up telling my mum I was disturbingly uncomfortable, my heart is pounding too quickly, breathing seems hard, and I couldn't sleep.... She came down stairs with me, and she told me to relax. She prayed, and I went to pray together.
At this point, I cried, I surely didn't know what it takes to just risk my life, I defiled the dependence I should have on Him. Prayed for forgiveness in tears, and thanked my mum.
She told me, she has been continuously praying that God will guard me from the side effects, and show her signs.
I was guided by Him, I always was;
Searching through the net, I am not in the norm, for the people who actually discovered these dreadful side effects are mostly in day 7 or so.
I pictured if I was in day 7 with some high dose or such and suffer from the life-long side effects, and gratefully I prayed thanks.
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD.
Day 5
Theme: Compassion in Action
Scriptures:
What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead. [James 2:14-17]
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. [1 John 3:18]
Prayer Subjects:
1. Renewing of mind and a compassionate heart
2. Seek out practical opportunities to minister to the felt needs of our neighbours in our community
3. A united vision fr God's kingdom rather than our own
Personals:
LORD, I submit myself and all I am to You, I surrender my life to live as a living sacrifice, I just pray that you would guide me through my times of difficulties, and lead me to the promised land, Empower me with your Holy Spirit to strike my compassion of my heart, tell me ways I could reach out to the community, and I will for Your Kingdom to come forth and through it we glorify Your Name. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Scriptures:
What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action is dead. [James 2:14-17]
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. [1 John 3:18]
Prayer Subjects:
1. Renewing of mind and a compassionate heart
2. Seek out practical opportunities to minister to the felt needs of our neighbours in our community
3. A united vision fr God's kingdom rather than our own
Personals:
LORD, I submit myself and all I am to You, I surrender my life to live as a living sacrifice, I just pray that you would guide me through my times of difficulties, and lead me to the promised land, Empower me with your Holy Spirit to strike my compassion of my heart, tell me ways I could reach out to the community, and I will for Your Kingdom to come forth and through it we glorify Your Name. In Jesus' Name, AMEN.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Day 4
Theme: The Unity of the Church to Love our Nation and Neighbours
Scriptures:
[John 17:20-26]
"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one. Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am , and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."
"Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
Prayer Subjects:
1. On be half of the Church- Repent of the sins of pride, strife, contention and distrust. Confess where we have not contributed to the unity of the body of Christ.
2. Continuous work of the Holy Spirit to unite and to strengthen churches to work together to transform communities.
3. Effective networking among all churches in reaching out to all people groups in or nation.
Personals:
I do admit and confess that I sometimes lack the respect towards authority deep down in my shallow heart, and pray for the Holy Spirit to lead me away from sinning against You Lord.
Scriptures:
[John 17:20-26]
"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one. Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am , and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world."
"Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
Prayer Subjects:
1. On be half of the Church- Repent of the sins of pride, strife, contention and distrust. Confess where we have not contributed to the unity of the body of Christ.
2. Continuous work of the Holy Spirit to unite and to strengthen churches to work together to transform communities.
3. Effective networking among all churches in reaching out to all people groups in or nation.
Personals:
I do admit and confess that I sometimes lack the respect towards authority deep down in my shallow heart, and pray for the Holy Spirit to lead me away from sinning against You Lord.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Day 3
Theme: Love for the People of the Nation
Scriptures:
For I wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race. [Romans 9:3]
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds. he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." [Matthew 9:35-38]
Prayer Subjects:
1. Confess we have not loved the people of our nation and ask for forgiveness. That we have a compassionate heart and love to reach out to every people group.
2.For spiritual awakening and the harvest of souls amongst the least reached people groups in Malaysia and for more laborers.
3.Churches to be impregnated with vision for growth and church planting for each indigenous or foreign group.
Personal:
Well, as a Malaysian, we are often lead to prejudice towards different races, for the equality among us is just NOT there. I would now confess to the LORD that I have not loved each and everyone of our nation, but also pray that the veils will be destroyed and that all would be viewed as one, which defines what unity is.
Laborers of the churches must also aggravate themselves to reach out, there are souls to be saved out there, so buckle up people!
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds. he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." [Matthew 9:35-38]
Prayer Subjects:
1. Confess we have not loved the people of our nation and ask for forgiveness. That we have a compassionate heart and love to reach out to every people group.
2.For spiritual awakening and the harvest of souls amongst the least reached people groups in Malaysia and for more laborers.
3.Churches to be impregnated with vision for growth and church planting for each indigenous or foreign group.
Personal:
Well, as a Malaysian, we are often lead to prejudice towards different races, for the equality among us is just NOT there. I would now confess to the LORD that I have not loved each and everyone of our nation, but also pray that the veils will be destroyed and that all would be viewed as one, which defines what unity is.
Laborers of the churches must also aggravate themselves to reach out, there are souls to be saved out there, so buckle up people!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Day 2
Alright guys, this is Day 2.
Theme: A love for Malaysia
Acts 17:26
Theme: A love for Malaysia
Acts 17:26
From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.
Genesis 13:14-15
The LORD said to Abraham after Lot had parted from him, "lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever.
Ruth 1:16-17
But Ruth Replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me."
Prayer Subjects:
1. Thank God for all the blessings and diversity of culture in the nation. Allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart where you have not loved this nation
2. Racial harmony and mutual respect and honour for all races
3.Believers to pledge (swear) our allegiance (loyalty) to God, to honour and love this nation
4. That God may move dramatically to heal the prejudices and racial discord in our nation
5.Release blessings for the state/town you are in
Personal Reflect:
Malaysia is a dynamic place to live in, with no or mere transparency, where people live in integrity and NOT unity. I seriously pray for a respectful heart towards the authorities of this nation, and that they would set up as good role models for the people.
Racial issues has been floating time to time, and I am darn fed-up of talking about it after the Malaysian Study Crisis (LOL! It's really a disaster). So, I just hope that the veil would be taken down, and that God would forgive me for judging someone based on color.
As for Cheras, hopefully it would be a better place to live in with less reckless drivers.
Genesis 13:14-15
The LORD said to Abraham after Lot had parted from him, "lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever.
Ruth 1:16-17
But Ruth Replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me."
Prayer Subjects:
1. Thank God for all the blessings and diversity of culture in the nation. Allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart where you have not loved this nation
2. Racial harmony and mutual respect and honour for all races
3.Believers to pledge (swear) our allegiance (loyalty) to God, to honour and love this nation
4. That God may move dramatically to heal the prejudices and racial discord in our nation
5.Release blessings for the state/town you are in
Personal Reflect:
Malaysia is a dynamic place to live in, with no or mere transparency, where people live in integrity and NOT unity. I seriously pray for a respectful heart towards the authorities of this nation, and that they would set up as good role models for the people.
Racial issues has been floating time to time, and I am darn fed-up of talking about it after the Malaysian Study Crisis (LOL! It's really a disaster). So, I just hope that the veil would be taken down, and that God would forgive me for judging someone based on color.
As for Cheras, hopefully it would be a better place to live in with less reckless drivers.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
40 Days Fast and Prayer
Well, as stated above, 40 Days of Fast and Prayer guided with the booklet titled "Love Our Neighbor" by the National Evangelical Christian Fellowship Malaysia (NECF) will be starting today.
Day 1 :A Change of Heart and Mind
Day 1 :A Change of Heart and Mind
Psalms 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is an offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 51
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin,
For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and doe what is evil in your sight,
so that you are proven right when you speak
and justified when you judge.
Surely I was sinful at birth,
sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Surely you desire truth in the inner parts;
you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.
Save me from blood guilt, O God,
the God who saves me,
and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Then there will be righteous sacrifices,
whole burnt offerings to delight you;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.
Subject of Prayer:
1.Reconciliation with God- Confess and repent of all hindrances and seek forgiveness for our hypocrisy, superficiality, prejudices, lack of love and compassion.
2.Reconciliation in Church- Pray that broken relationships may be mended and for reconciliation within the body of Christ.
In a multiracial country like ours, many times we question about the position we stand, question about our nationality, and whether if we are taken as a MALAYSIAN. Throughout the years, I always grumble about how nasty Malaysia is and take comparison with other nations.
Over the years, I now realize that Malaysia is our nation, if we want a change, we have to strive towards achieving that change. I believe if all our young leaders of this nation would stay persistent in safeguarding and advancing our own country instead of seeking paths elsewhere, if we pray hard enough for it's progression and not pray hard to leave this shit-hole, we will eventually attain something.
So, lets just cling our hands together and "Be" but not "Act" patriotic, and pray that one day, we will be that difference.
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is an offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 51
Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin,
For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.
Against you, you only, have I sinned
and doe what is evil in your sight,
so that you are proven right when you speak
and justified when you judge.
Surely I was sinful at birth,
sinful from the time my mother conceived me.
Surely you desire truth in the inner parts;
you teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice.
Hide your face from my sins
and blot out all my iniquity.
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,
and sinners will turn back to you.
Save me from blood guilt, O God,
the God who saves me,
and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper;
build up the walls of Jerusalem.
Then there will be righteous sacrifices,
whole burnt offerings to delight you;
then bulls will be offered on your altar.
Subject of Prayer:
1.Reconciliation with God- Confess and repent of all hindrances and seek forgiveness for our hypocrisy, superficiality, prejudices, lack of love and compassion.
2.Reconciliation in Church- Pray that broken relationships may be mended and for reconciliation within the body of Christ.
In a multiracial country like ours, many times we question about the position we stand, question about our nationality, and whether if we are taken as a MALAYSIAN. Throughout the years, I always grumble about how nasty Malaysia is and take comparison with other nations.
Over the years, I now realize that Malaysia is our nation, if we want a change, we have to strive towards achieving that change. I believe if all our young leaders of this nation would stay persistent in safeguarding and advancing our own country instead of seeking paths elsewhere, if we pray hard enough for it's progression and not pray hard to leave this shit-hole, we will eventually attain something.
So, lets just cling our hands together and "Be" but not "Act" patriotic, and pray that one day, we will be that difference.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
College Cell Barbecue
Hey peeps, this Friday, our cell will be having a barbecue. It's definitely going to be a wonderful night together. Hope to see you guys there. If there are any inquiries, feel free to contact me. LOL!!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Tagged by Nicole LAM~
1. Besides your lips, where is your favorite spot to get kissed?
*Hmm, my ass… No… My Neck
2. How did you feel when you woke up this morning?
*Felt like I woke up
3. Who was the last person/people you took photo with?
* Myself
4. Would you consider yourself spoilt?
* No, I guess.
5. Will you ever donate blood?
* Of course, if I can. (Seriously Underweight)
6. Have you ever had a best friend of the opposite sex?
* Duh~
7. Do you want someone to be dead?
* Yea, I want dead people dead. (Zombie-phobia)
8. What does your last message say?
* LOL
9. What are you thinking right now?
* Thinking whether you are thinking what I am thinking?
10. Do you want someone to be with you right now?
* NO
11. What was the time you went to bed last night?
*2 a.m. ish.
12. Where did you buy the tee you are wearing now?
* I am not wearing one.
13. Is someone in your mind right now?
* Nope
14. Who was the last person who text you?
* SOOK YEE
Tag 10 "lucky" people do this quiz.
-Zhi Quan
-Rachel
-Tau Min
-Ming Yee
-Chui Wen
-Ah Xin
-Lee Fen
-Frog
-Xiao Lian
-Jun Yean
15. Who is number two (Rachel) having a relationship with?
* Hmm….No one?
16. Is number three (Tau Min) a male or female?
* Female
17. If number 7 (Lee Fen) and number 1 (Zhi Quan) get together will it be good?
* Hahahahahaha, it depends~
18. What is number 1 (Zhi Quan) studying?
* I don’t think he has made his mind.
19. Is number 4 (Ming Yee) single?
* Hmm…..Most probably~
20. Say something about number 6 (Ah Xin).
* Hmm, I don’t really have an idea.
21. What you think of number 3 (Tau Min) and number 6 (Ah Xin) being together?
* Oh Man, wouldn’t even dare to imagine.
22. Describe number 9 (Xiao Lian).
* Very nice to talk to, and a lovely friend.
23. Do you like number 8 (Frog)?
* Love her, damn nice to tease and wonderful to squeeze.
Persistence
In the journey of shouldering the cross, sometimes it is reasonably hard to stay focus and persistent. The world has just too much to offer, and temptations are already grasping your heart before even noticing.
Sometimes I fear that I would comply to the norms and be left out of my Lord's sight. I am struggling to cling on His guidance, but at the same time fear that His arms will not be over me forever.
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. [Romans 2:7]
I desire this eternal life LORD, I desire, and therefore I will trigger the pulse of my heart to beat for You and to shine for You. Forgive me my sins, and help me to be a better christian. In Jesus Name, AMEN.
Sometimes I fear that I would comply to the norms and be left out of my Lord's sight. I am struggling to cling on His guidance, but at the same time fear that His arms will not be over me forever.
To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. [Romans 2:7]
I desire this eternal life LORD, I desire, and therefore I will trigger the pulse of my heart to beat for You and to shine for You. Forgive me my sins, and help me to be a better christian. In Jesus Name, AMEN.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Trust
I've always had this feeling of walking down a long thunderous street, where cheers and laughter or sometimes quarrel from unknown faces are silent purely because of my neglect and ignorance. Thousands of hundreds of thought brushed pass my mind, and often without conclusion.
Just to keep you guys updated about my personal life, I actually passed the written examination of the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho), and was admitted for an interview. Overall the interview was OK, but they did struck me to really work a lot harder academic wise. The result will be released around next week or so, but the final decision is to be made by the Japanese Government which drags the approval until January next year. (Getting pass the written examination was definitely God's Blessing. Cause, out of roughly 400 student, I was 1 of the 20 top-listed fella, with a mark of 18/100 in maths. Believe me, I never even dare to think I will be accepted to the interview. )
However, I am also applying for University of Queensland for Economics, which requires me to take flight in February!
Things are getting messy and I don't know what to do.
I had a confirmation, I just don't know if it is from God my LORD.
Despite the complication, I am not anxious as I use to be, cause I fully depend on Him, cause I am affirmative that He will only provide the good, or perhaps the best for me.
Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. [Matthew 6:33]
All I'll do is to trust in You, and work as You will.
Prayers:
Father Jesus, I pray for everyone who is having similar situations like me, and for people facing complications of life who has lost the direction to pursue. I pray for You to cultivate their trust in You. I am convinced that You will intend for them the best for their lives, and I just pray they'll look upon You for signs. In Jesus Name I Pray, AMEN.
Just to keep you guys updated about my personal life, I actually passed the written examination of the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbukagakusho), and was admitted for an interview. Overall the interview was OK, but they did struck me to really work a lot harder academic wise. The result will be released around next week or so, but the final decision is to be made by the Japanese Government which drags the approval until January next year. (Getting pass the written examination was definitely God's Blessing. Cause, out of roughly 400 student, I was 1 of the 20 top-listed fella, with a mark of 18/100 in maths. Believe me, I never even dare to think I will be accepted to the interview. )
However, I am also applying for University of Queensland for Economics, which requires me to take flight in February!
Things are getting messy and I don't know what to do.
I had a confirmation, I just don't know if it is from God my LORD.
Despite the complication, I am not anxious as I use to be, cause I fully depend on Him, cause I am affirmative that He will only provide the good, or perhaps the best for me.
Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. [Matthew 6:33]
All I'll do is to trust in You, and work as You will.
Prayers:
Father Jesus, I pray for everyone who is having similar situations like me, and for people facing complications of life who has lost the direction to pursue. I pray for You to cultivate their trust in You. I am convinced that You will intend for them the best for their lives, and I just pray they'll look upon You for signs. In Jesus Name I Pray, AMEN.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Relationships
As humans, we deem to construct relationships all the time, some of them can be a short instant acquaintance, some can last for a few years, and some can call for a lifetime.
What about the relationship beyond a life-time?
Well, if you realize this blog's title is LIFE THROUGH JESUS, obviously what I am talking about here is not some infamous drama line where prince-charming tends to make a LOVE YOU FOREVER statement. DUH~ I guess you're pretty sure what I am talking here is about the relationship with God.
Well, to be honest, building a relationship with God is nevertheless likewise a relationship with a friend or lover. So, imagine if you only call your friend when you're in need of HELP, and see if he responds, LOL!
It's rational that if you treasure the feelings between each other, you'll phone that someone once in awhile, perhaps just to say hi, and listen to what he or she has got to say, and maybe spending some time going out together and you know~
The point here is, are you a good listener? In all relationships, it's important that you listen more than u speak, cause if you talk too much, the whole conversation will be congested with "ME ME ME ME ME, and I I I I I I", come on lah, personally I wouldn't want to speak with such a ego wey~
Hmm, there is this verse in the bible that supports the message:
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry [James 1:19]
When it comes to the relationship of God, it is likewise as important to listen, and here comes another scripture, ta-da!!
Listen carefully to my words; let your ears take in what I say. [Job 13:17]
Alright, I guess it's enough about the listening thingy, but it is almost as important to have the heart, compassion and love to be attentive to listen right? So, cultivate the loving heart in your soul, as Christians, let us move towards the direction of our Father's unfailing love through listening to his commands and decrees.
Prayers:
O Father LORD, I pray that You would guide us to be attentive listeners of Your words, to be sensitive enough for your signs, and to be eager enough to seek. I pray that the Holy Spirit will fall among us, and to give us strength as we proceed in faith, to love the people even if they don't in return. Give us this insanely strong heart and wisdom like Yours, so that we will not be weary in doing good. Let us be confident that you are our guidance beyond a lifetime relationship, in Jesus Name We Pray, AMEN!
What about the relationship beyond a life-time?
Well, if you realize this blog's title is LIFE THROUGH JESUS, obviously what I am talking about here is not some infamous drama line where prince-charming tends to make a LOVE YOU FOREVER statement. DUH~ I guess you're pretty sure what I am talking here is about the relationship with God.
Well, to be honest, building a relationship with God is nevertheless likewise a relationship with a friend or lover. So, imagine if you only call your friend when you're in need of HELP, and see if he responds, LOL!
It's rational that if you treasure the feelings between each other, you'll phone that someone once in awhile, perhaps just to say hi, and listen to what he or she has got to say, and maybe spending some time going out together and you know~
The point here is, are you a good listener? In all relationships, it's important that you listen more than u speak, cause if you talk too much, the whole conversation will be congested with "ME ME ME ME ME, and I I I I I I", come on lah, personally I wouldn't want to speak with such a ego wey~
Hmm, there is this verse in the bible that supports the message:
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry [James 1:19]
When it comes to the relationship of God, it is likewise as important to listen, and here comes another scripture, ta-da!!
Listen carefully to my words; let your ears take in what I say. [Job 13:17]
Alright, I guess it's enough about the listening thingy, but it is almost as important to have the heart, compassion and love to be attentive to listen right? So, cultivate the loving heart in your soul, as Christians, let us move towards the direction of our Father's unfailing love through listening to his commands and decrees.
Prayers:
O Father LORD, I pray that You would guide us to be attentive listeners of Your words, to be sensitive enough for your signs, and to be eager enough to seek. I pray that the Holy Spirit will fall among us, and to give us strength as we proceed in faith, to love the people even if they don't in return. Give us this insanely strong heart and wisdom like Yours, so that we will not be weary in doing good. Let us be confident that you are our guidance beyond a lifetime relationship, in Jesus Name We Pray, AMEN!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Courage
In life, there are points where we are to make choices, to make plans, to decide our directions. The critical question here is whether you have the courage to conquer the anxiety of our heart to proceed with the choices with no doubts.
Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”
In Subang Rally 2009, I learned that purpose is more important than plans, more powerful than plans and exists before plans are even made. It is important to know WHO WE ARE before we can know WHAT TO DO. (A big hand of applause to the moderators of the subang rally webpage to put the sermons into notes) For anyone who is interested in visiting the official webpage, please click here)
Courage is of great importance when we yield to make a difference, to make a change, and even to live our days! Millions of thousands of people out there in the world face an issue receiving the adequate amount of courage to make that crucial step. Opportunities are everywhere in this world, the problem is whether you have the courage to grab it and not to let it vanish.
As Christians, we look upon God for our direction, we desire the confirmation before taking an act, BUT, wait a minute, how many of you out there have the courage to do as He commands?
Again in subang rally 2009, I heard a story of this 15 years old girl who went up to her guru discipline (Malay) and ask her if she could be of any help (purely based on God’s calling) and despite a “NO” from the guru discipline, she had been a blessing to her. I don’t really remember the details but in the end, the guru discipline agrees to make official the school’s CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP with just full credits in SPM.
The message sent to me is just like what pastor Andy said, it is not utopian, and examples need not to be drawn from distant nations like the U.S. but just around us. The courage of the 15 year old girl to obey God’s calling made a difference, can we do something similar?
And for non-Christian readers of this blog, I would just want to bless you guys and totally appreciate the care to even bare to read it. THANK YOU!!!!!
If you’re those in a phrase of deciding whether to believe or in certain areas unconvinced, I just pray for God to give you the courage to speak with Him, and pray that God will sent his Holy Spirit to guide you into living a life with Him. It takes minutes to receive Him, but it takes a life long journey to learn, understand and try to be like Him.
If you’re those who is persistent not to believe or for any reason unable to take this step, I pray that God will take away spiritual blindness that is casted among you, and that He will still bless your lives throughout until the time that you have the courage to proceed into taking another step to understand.
For my fellow Christian bros and sis out there, I pray that God gives us the strength to obey His commands; I pray that we will go our limits to reach to even that one unsaved soul! I pray for mutual bonding among us, even if we’re far apart, and that together we can change the world, because I am convinced that a Christian world would be a better place to live in. In Jesus Name I pray, AMEN!
Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”
In Subang Rally 2009, I learned that purpose is more important than plans, more powerful than plans and exists before plans are even made. It is important to know WHO WE ARE before we can know WHAT TO DO. (A big hand of applause to the moderators of the subang rally webpage to put the sermons into notes) For anyone who is interested in visiting the official webpage, please click here)
Courage is of great importance when we yield to make a difference, to make a change, and even to live our days! Millions of thousands of people out there in the world face an issue receiving the adequate amount of courage to make that crucial step. Opportunities are everywhere in this world, the problem is whether you have the courage to grab it and not to let it vanish.
As Christians, we look upon God for our direction, we desire the confirmation before taking an act, BUT, wait a minute, how many of you out there have the courage to do as He commands?
Again in subang rally 2009, I heard a story of this 15 years old girl who went up to her guru discipline (Malay) and ask her if she could be of any help (purely based on God’s calling) and despite a “NO” from the guru discipline, she had been a blessing to her. I don’t really remember the details but in the end, the guru discipline agrees to make official the school’s CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP with just full credits in SPM.
The message sent to me is just like what pastor Andy said, it is not utopian, and examples need not to be drawn from distant nations like the U.S. but just around us. The courage of the 15 year old girl to obey God’s calling made a difference, can we do something similar?
And for non-Christian readers of this blog, I would just want to bless you guys and totally appreciate the care to even bare to read it. THANK YOU!!!!!
If you’re those in a phrase of deciding whether to believe or in certain areas unconvinced, I just pray for God to give you the courage to speak with Him, and pray that God will sent his Holy Spirit to guide you into living a life with Him. It takes minutes to receive Him, but it takes a life long journey to learn, understand and try to be like Him.
If you’re those who is persistent not to believe or for any reason unable to take this step, I pray that God will take away spiritual blindness that is casted among you, and that He will still bless your lives throughout until the time that you have the courage to proceed into taking another step to understand.
For my fellow Christian bros and sis out there, I pray that God gives us the strength to obey His commands; I pray that we will go our limits to reach to even that one unsaved soul! I pray for mutual bonding among us, even if we’re far apart, and that together we can change the world, because I am convinced that a Christian world would be a better place to live in. In Jesus Name I pray, AMEN!
Monday, July 13, 2009
The Beginning (Desire)
First and foremost, I would like to dedicate this blog to the LORD, my savior, who died on the cross for our sins 2000 years ago. I am new and young in faith, but through You and Your strength that is at work within me, I believe that I would make a difference, and be the difference. I would do my best to maintain this blog as often as possible, and to you dear readers outside, I just hope you guys would have fun!
The first topic I would be discussing about is:
DESIRE
"But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul." [Deuteronomy 4:29] (NIV)
I would like to share a personal story.
In my form 5 days , I was one of my school's English debater. The conductor of our team was Ms. CM Tan, and Ms. Jane Loh. The preparations were harsh, and sometimes frustrating overwhelmed with tears and sweat. Days were tough and it gradually proceeded into the first round. It was out of complete ignorance that we won and made it through the next, and the next until the Finals. Throughout the debate, Ms. CM Tan always picked the ONE to draw the lots deciding on our stand as government or opposition, and miraculously we always get what we wanted. "Coincidences and Luck" I thought, but never really panicked as we basically were familiar with both stands. It was until the Finals that I noticed the divine power within.
The Finals was a phenomena, one that would leave a great impression for many years to come. It was then when I was the chosen ONE. This wasn't like previous cases where we were well prepared, I strongly know in my heart that if we were to get opposition, I would be a rug head and messy incidences will occur. The only person to depend on now is God, and when CM prayed and called me to draw the lots, I didn't know why, but the one of the two lots in front of me just appeared to be uniquely special, and a calling I heard was to pick it up, a calling from my heart, and guess what, We thanked God for the government stand.
A year went by, and it came to the day I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal LORD and savior. At that point, I was uncomfortable with it, the first sight I saw people worshiping God with all their strength and all their might, jumping in joy, I was trembled and disgusted. One christian friend of mine just gave me a go and told me to go out and receive the LORD, and I nodded with full unwillingness.
In 2008 December, my dear friend Mr. Ker brought me to a youth camp, called B.U.R.N.. Knowing I am a christian despite being a touch and go one, I went, hoping to see changes. And "poof", I transformed! Nah~ But I got really excited and wanted to look deeper within, deeper into the roots, throwing aside every thought and prayed to God like never before. And things have gradually came towards the good, God performed many miraculous signs in my life and eventually gave me my direction and purpose.
The END
Well, coming back to the topic of desire, I would want to challenge you whether if your heart is devoted enough, whether if your desires for His love is fading due to the bizarre of life? If that is the case, have you desired to make a difference, to depend on Him and desire that He takes control?
In Jesus name, I pray that everyone out there who felt a sense of incompetence in their life to surrender it all to You, because I know You are worthy, We desire for Your love, and desire for Your Rest, Peace, and Joy. Come into all our lives and take us to a level of understanding like never before, burn the desires of our heart, and give us the courage to seek your face. As it is written in Matthew 7:8 "For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." In Jesus' Mighty Name, AMEN.
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