Simply Pray

Prayers can be difficult for many Christians, I am no exception, but yet prayer is powerful. Joyce Meyer award winning author shared about prayer that is very encouraging. She said prayer need not be lengthy but simple and may be short too. She said even if we direct our thoughts to God, that is a form of prayer. For those of us who find prayers difficult perhaps we can start by simply prayers like what is taught by Joyce Meyer. Human is the only being on earth that is physical yet we have a spiritual connection to God.

The power of prayers can help us in many areas of our lives. She said:

'Only the power of prayer can move the hand of God. And only the power of God can change an individual heart, free a person from bondage and torment, overturn disappointments and devastations, break an addiction, or heal a person's emotions. Only God's power can bring peace, instill joy, grant wisdom, impart a sense of value and purpose to a person who doesn't know what to do in life, and work every kind of miracle. '

The power of God is available to us through prayers.

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Listen to this meaningful song written by a Malaysian Pastor - "Every time I pray"

Pantai Baptist Church

This morning our church hosted a group of seniors Brothers and Sisters from Pantai Baptist Church, Kuala Lumpur. They were led by Pastor Isaac Yim, the former Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Kuala Lumpur. Pastor Issac had preached in our church before. This group of seniors are in the music ministry and they called themselves the Carice Ministry. They encourage people with their singing. The age of these seniors range from 50s to 80s. The oldest is a Brother of 83 years old !

Another group worshiped at Agape Baptist Church this morning.

These seniors entertained our church with two hymns. The music box they brought was out of order, but praise God that in our midst we had Sister Si Ai to accompany them with music from an electric organ!

After the songs, Brother Chan Man Kiong from Pantai Baptist Church gave a powerful testimony of how he came to the Lord. Bro. Chan was a businessman and about 11 years ago he just fell onto his factory floor, his workers brought him to the hospital and doctor said he had a stroke. As he was attended to by the doctor he saw light above, but on the his side was darkness representing death. He was so afraid he called on Jesus to save him. Before that he never spoke of Jesus. He said he was fortunate to have attended a mission school when he was young and there he learned the story of Jesus. Later, doctor told him his heart had to be operated on. He cried to Jesus so that he did not have to go through the operation. Praise God that his request was granted. Bro. Chan said that if he had the operation he would not be in our church to testify of his conversion. After this incident he decided to sell his business and live his life for Jesus. Praise God for this powerful and encouraging testimony!

Our God is good, He provides and heals.

Note: above is a picture of the seniors singing.

Christians Start Season of Lent

Malaysian Christians started the season of Lent on Wednesday. This day is also called Ash Wednesday. It is the 40 days of fast and prayers leading to Easter. In Malaysia Lent is observed more prominently by Catholics although other denominations like Anglican and Methodist do observe this period. Usually the Catholic Churches here have official event to mark the start of Lent. The other denominations usually practice it privately and usually there is no special church service to mark the start of this period.

More importantly it is the meaning of Lent and what Christians should do durng this period.

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Persecuted Chinese Christians Inspired by Jeremey Lin

Persecuted Christians in China are inspired by the over night successes of Jeremy Lin, the professional basketball player from US. He is not even Chinese in the strict sense because he is American Chinese. This is good news for Christians everywhere, at least he is open about his faith. A lot of times famous celebrities in the US do not speak about their faith because of pressure from secular society. But for Jeremy he spoke about his faith and that inspired people, even to Christians in China. Not many people know about his Christian faith in China, but some micro bloggers are aware of his Christian faith. They commented :

"Your physical agility has shown me the glory and omnipotence of God," wrote one Internet user.

"How should young Christians live the life of the Lord?" another blogger wrote. "We have a good example in Lin Shuhao's miraculous performance and we should cheer him on."

A seminary professor in China said she will use Lin's Christian faith and successes as example in teaching theology.

It is heart warming that a fellow Christian is inspiring many other Christians in other countries. In this process Christianity is spread far and wide.

Some how Jeremy's story reminded me of a hymn called "Stand up, stand up for Jesus".

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Funny Church Signs

If I am not mistaken you can only find such funny Church signs in the US.

God bless. Enjoy the show.

More Funny Church Signs! from inspiredfaith on GodTube.

Dead Sea Scroll Prophecy Confirms by Hubble Telescope

The dead sea scrolls were discovered near the dead sea from 1947 to 1950 and they contained Biblical and non biblical accounts. The Hubble Telescope which was launched into space in 1990 to search the stars are still providing images and information from space which have not been see before.

One of the scrolls called Qumran scroll is the most complete book of Isaiah found. It is also 1,000 years older than previously thought. Scientists said that the Hubble telescope revealed the great energies behind the universe which was prophesied by Isaiah.

The passage in question, Isaiah 40:25-26, reads:

"To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?" asks the Holy One. "Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. Because of his great power and incomparable strength, not a single one is missing."

Isaiah did not have such a telescope to see the great power, therefore he must have God's special revelation to know of such great energies in the universe.

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Whitney - "I Want To See Jesus"

Perhaps sensing that her end was coming near, Whitney told friends she would like to see Jesus just days before her death. It was reported that she was intensely spiritual towards the end.

Just one day before her death she performed "Yes Jesus Loves Me".

It appears to be typical of us human to forget God when we are successful and have everything we wanted, but when we are down and out than we start looking for God. Her story is a reminder to us that no matter what our situation is we are to stay close to God.

Pray that she rest in peace.