2 Corinthians 9:8
8And God is able to make all grace abound towards you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
If you were in the same synagogue as the man with the withered hand (Luke 6:6–11), how would you see him and what would you say to him?
Jesus was preaching in that synagogue when He saw the man with the withered hand. But He also saw superabounding grace around that hand for healing and wholeness. He sees differently from us. He sees the invisible. He sees that the kingdom of God is here, ever present in any situation, with superabundant supplies. We see only the visible, which is tangible, which is temporal and which seems so real to us.
But Jesus saw superabounding grace on that withered hand for healing because you do not tell a man with a withered hand, “Stretch out your hand,” unless you see the supply, the superabundance for wholeness for that hand. Jesus called forth the superabounding grace to envelop that man’s withered hand, and the hand was made whole.
It is possible for someone who is sick to have superabounding grace on him and yet that superabundance of grace does not heal his body. That is because he keeps on acknowledging what the devil is doing. He keeps being more concerned about that which is visible and temporal.
Instead of calling forth, and acknowledging and confessing the superabundance of grace, he confesses what the devil is doing to him all the time. So even though the superabounding grace is there, it is there in vain. Isn’t that sad?
Jesus called forth life. And life came into visibility. We must call it forth. Say, “Father, I thank You right now, though my health is under attack, I know that there is superabounding grace for healing and health. I receive it now. I call it forth now in Jesus’ name, Amen!”
My friend, don’t be conscious of what you see missing or lacking. Be conscious of God’s superabounding grace for you and avail yourself to it!
(taken from http://www.newcreation.org.sg/resources/dailydevotion/dailydevo.asp)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Ezekiel 34:1-6
The word of the LORD came to me: 2 "Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock? 3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock. 4 You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally. 5 So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild animals. 6 My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. They were scattered over the whole earth, and no one searched or looked for them. (NIV)
Dear Mister God, I pray that I do not become selfish and forget to care for the ones around me. But Mister God, I also pray that people won't refuse my help either and think that I have gone insane. Why are there people who admit that they are troubled and need help but choose to seek strength from human pyschologists and psychiatrists when they can come to you for healing? Mister God, please help me understand so that I do not judge anyone who needs your help. Thank you, Mister God. Amen.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore we do not lose heart though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (NIV)
Dear Mister God, I have a friend and he is Muslim. Do you love him too, Mister God? I think my friend is sad about something that happened in the past and he always has these sad eyes. Will you help him, Mister God, even if he doesn't know you the way I do? Mister God, please don't let my friend waste away. Thank you, Mister God. Amen.
Dear Mister God, I have a friend and he is Muslim. Do you love him too, Mister God? I think my friend is sad about something that happened in the past and he always has these sad eyes. Will you help him, Mister God, even if he doesn't know you the way I do? Mister God, please don't let my friend waste away. Thank you, Mister God. Amen.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.(NIV)
Dear Mister God, someone said the other day that religion is having blind faith because no one knows for sure you exist. Please don't make me blind, Mister God, for I want to see the truth. I want to see the whole world that you have created, all the good and the bad and to have the wisdom to know that my faith, though is strong and pure, is also one with facts and truth. Thank you, Mister God. Amen.
Dear Mister God, someone said the other day that religion is having blind faith because no one knows for sure you exist. Please don't make me blind, Mister God, for I want to see the truth. I want to see the whole world that you have created, all the good and the bad and to have the wisdom to know that my faith, though is strong and pure, is also one with facts and truth. Thank you, Mister God. Amen.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Ephesians 2:4
But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you are saved!
Dear Mister God, today Patty cried. But by the power of your grace, Patty now realise that you are not just only a Mister God who can forgive all of Patty's sins, but you are also her friend who will always walk with her, hand in hand, no matter what. Thank you Mister God. I love you. Amen.
Dear Mister God, today Patty cried. But by the power of your grace, Patty now realise that you are not just only a Mister God who can forgive all of Patty's sins, but you are also her friend who will always walk with her, hand in hand, no matter what. Thank you Mister God. I love you. Amen.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Luke 23:34
Then said Jesus, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do"
Dear Mister God, today Patty had sinned and she know not what she'd done. She had thoughts of vengence and anger. She wanted to condemn a man (on your behalf) for his sins against her because she wanted justice to be served before her. She could not forgive cheerfully like you said in the bible and she shut you off from her mind the whole time, refusing to listen to what you had to say. But when it was time to face that man, she called upon you to come with her and give her strength. In the end, she did not inflict any pain or destroy anything. She boldly faced the man and demanded for what was hers and left. But Patty left with a heavy heart as if she should have hurt the man at least a wee bit before leaving. Like scratching his new car or throwing his shoe rack down the stairs. Patty was full of anger and sadness. She knows not what she'd done. Then Patty saw this verse and she thought to herself, "But that man who hurt her, he too knows not what he had done."
Thank you, Mister God for not letting Patty carry out her unpure thoughts today. And please Mister God, please help Patty forgive cheerfully and let her carry on in peace. Amen.
Dear Mister God, today Patty had sinned and she know not what she'd done. She had thoughts of vengence and anger. She wanted to condemn a man (on your behalf) for his sins against her because she wanted justice to be served before her. She could not forgive cheerfully like you said in the bible and she shut you off from her mind the whole time, refusing to listen to what you had to say. But when it was time to face that man, she called upon you to come with her and give her strength. In the end, she did not inflict any pain or destroy anything. She boldly faced the man and demanded for what was hers and left. But Patty left with a heavy heart as if she should have hurt the man at least a wee bit before leaving. Like scratching his new car or throwing his shoe rack down the stairs. Patty was full of anger and sadness. She knows not what she'd done. Then Patty saw this verse and she thought to herself, "But that man who hurt her, he too knows not what he had done."
Thank you, Mister God for not letting Patty carry out her unpure thoughts today. And please Mister God, please help Patty forgive cheerfully and let her carry on in peace. Amen.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
God Is Our Strength
Ephesians 6:10
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
When you say, “I can manage this problem by myself, Lord,” God says, “Okay, you do it then.” But when you say, “Help me, Lord! I need You. I cannot do this on my own,” God says, “Good, I have been waiting for you to say that. You cannot, but I can. Now, watch Me!” That is how God is — He loves it when you depend on Him.
You see, when you think that you are strong and don’t need God, He cannot help you. But when you need Him and look to Him, He will not leave you weak and helpless. He comes and becomes the strength of your life. He becomes the breakthrough that you need.
A church member with a smoking habit came to me one day and said, “Pastor Prince, please pray that God will help me. I want to stop my smoking habit.”
I simply told him, “You cannot, but God can.”
He replied, “Yes, I know that I can’t. But with God’s help, I will discipline myself and try my best to quit the habit.”
I told him, “No, you cannot, but God can.” I repeated this to him a few times until he realised that it was not his self-discipline or willpower that would help him overcome his smoking habit, but the power of God. He finally understood that true deliverance from this destructive habit would not come by his own strength, but by “[being] strong in the Lord and in the power of His might”.
When I saw him again a few weeks later, he said, “Pastor Prince, since that day, I didn’t even try to stop myself from smoking. But each time I lit up, I told God, ‘I cannot, but You can.’ Then one day, the craving was gone! Jesus has completely delivered me from my bondage to nicotine!” This man experienced true deliverance, not just an outward form of discipline and willpower.
So when you say, “I can do something about it,” you are still relying on your human strength. But when you say to God, “I cannot, but You can,” you have just tapped into the real source of your strength — Jesus. And as you rest in His strength, you will see His power manifesting in your life.
(taken from http://www.newcreation.org.sg/resources/dailydevotion/dailydevo.asp)
10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
When you say, “I can manage this problem by myself, Lord,” God says, “Okay, you do it then.” But when you say, “Help me, Lord! I need You. I cannot do this on my own,” God says, “Good, I have been waiting for you to say that. You cannot, but I can. Now, watch Me!” That is how God is — He loves it when you depend on Him.
You see, when you think that you are strong and don’t need God, He cannot help you. But when you need Him and look to Him, He will not leave you weak and helpless. He comes and becomes the strength of your life. He becomes the breakthrough that you need.
A church member with a smoking habit came to me one day and said, “Pastor Prince, please pray that God will help me. I want to stop my smoking habit.”
I simply told him, “You cannot, but God can.”
He replied, “Yes, I know that I can’t. But with God’s help, I will discipline myself and try my best to quit the habit.”
I told him, “No, you cannot, but God can.” I repeated this to him a few times until he realised that it was not his self-discipline or willpower that would help him overcome his smoking habit, but the power of God. He finally understood that true deliverance from this destructive habit would not come by his own strength, but by “[being] strong in the Lord and in the power of His might”.
When I saw him again a few weeks later, he said, “Pastor Prince, since that day, I didn’t even try to stop myself from smoking. But each time I lit up, I told God, ‘I cannot, but You can.’ Then one day, the craving was gone! Jesus has completely delivered me from my bondage to nicotine!” This man experienced true deliverance, not just an outward form of discipline and willpower.
So when you say, “I can do something about it,” you are still relying on your human strength. But when you say to God, “I cannot, but You can,” you have just tapped into the real source of your strength — Jesus. And as you rest in His strength, you will see His power manifesting in your life.
(taken from http://www.newcreation.org.sg/resources/dailydevotion/dailydevo.asp)
Monday, April 14, 2008
Romans 8:27
The Holy Spirit will know exactly what is going on, who is in danger and how to pray for deliverance.
God = Father + Son + Holy Spirit (Holy Trinity)
Every day we pray to our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ in English but when we let the Holy Spirit come into our lives, we are suppose to be able to speak in tongues. When we pray in tongues, we may not understand the message at once. We simply trust His goodness and pray in tongues for everything that He has planned for us to come to pass in His perfect time. And if we do it purely and freely as possible, we could be praying for the safety of a loved one in a life and death situation. And when the time comes, we will realise it was the Holy Spirit delivering us from evil and danger.
I do not pray in tongues and never thought much about this until now. In fact, I feel that it is weird and scarey when I recall watching pagan worshipping (we call them Dang Kee) and how men get possessed by "holy spirits" to send us messages or blessings from another realm. I know it is real but I simply cannot fathom the idea of letting spirits come into my body. Likewise, I do not like the feeling whenever I get an attack of sleep paralysis. It feels like my body is taken over by spirits as I hallucinate spirits moving in and around my paralysized body. I love reading other people's testimony about their gift of praying in tongues but unfortunately my own experiences create a barrier between me and the Holy Spirit from the Holy Trinity. I pray that God will remove my fear and let me see it as a blessing instead of something weird and scarey. - Patricia
God = Father + Son + Holy Spirit (Holy Trinity)
Every day we pray to our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ in English but when we let the Holy Spirit come into our lives, we are suppose to be able to speak in tongues. When we pray in tongues, we may not understand the message at once. We simply trust His goodness and pray in tongues for everything that He has planned for us to come to pass in His perfect time. And if we do it purely and freely as possible, we could be praying for the safety of a loved one in a life and death situation. And when the time comes, we will realise it was the Holy Spirit delivering us from evil and danger.
I do not pray in tongues and never thought much about this until now. In fact, I feel that it is weird and scarey when I recall watching pagan worshipping (we call them Dang Kee) and how men get possessed by "holy spirits" to send us messages or blessings from another realm. I know it is real but I simply cannot fathom the idea of letting spirits come into my body. Likewise, I do not like the feeling whenever I get an attack of sleep paralysis. It feels like my body is taken over by spirits as I hallucinate spirits moving in and around my paralysized body. I love reading other people's testimony about their gift of praying in tongues but unfortunately my own experiences create a barrier between me and the Holy Spirit from the Holy Trinity. I pray that God will remove my fear and let me see it as a blessing instead of something weird and scarey. - Patricia
Sunday, April 13, 2008
John 3:16
For 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. (NIV)
Before taking the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve (humans) were one with God.
After taking the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve (humans) were separated from God.
Through the years, only the high priests e.g. Moses could speak with God by sacrificing a lamb because blood represented life.
Then God sent Jesus Christ (lamb of God) to be the human sacrifice for mankind's sins which allowed us to be one with God once again, through Jesus Christ.
That's why today we are free to have a personal relationship with God through prayer without fear.
Before taking the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve (humans) were one with God.
After taking the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve (humans) were separated from God.
Through the years, only the high priests e.g. Moses could speak with God by sacrificing a lamb because blood represented life.
Then God sent Jesus Christ (lamb of God) to be the human sacrifice for mankind's sins which allowed us to be one with God once again, through Jesus Christ.
That's why today we are free to have a personal relationship with God through prayer without fear.
Be Still My Soul- Words and Music by Kim Noblitt
Be still my soul
Be still my soul
Cease from the labor and the toil
Refreshing springs of peace wait
To troubled minds and hearts that ache
Be still my soul
God knows your way
And He will guide
For His name's sake
Plunge in the rivers of His grace
Rest in the arms of His embrace
Be still my soul
Be still my soul
Though battles round you rage and roar
One thing you need and nothing more
To hear the whisper of your Lord
Be still my child
I know your way
And I will guide
For my name's sake
Plunge in the rivers of My grace
Rest in the arms of My embrace
Be still my soul
Cease from the labor and the toil
Refreshing springs of peace wait
To troubled minds and hearts that ache
Be still my soul
God knows your way
And He will guide
For His name's sake
Plunge in the rivers of His grace
Rest in the arms of His embrace
Be still my soul
Be still my soul
Though battles round you rage and roar
One thing you need and nothing more
To hear the whisper of your Lord
Be still my child
I know your way
And I will guide
For my name's sake
Plunge in the rivers of My grace
Rest in the arms of My embrace
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Welcome
My name is Patricia and I'm a free-thinker. These days I have been thinking a lot about Jesus and I want to know Him better. My friends, Joanne, Khim and Reina and the driving forces behind my search for the truth and through them, I am learning about Jesus and how his life, death and resurrection is important to me. Together, my friends and I will share stories of our own revelations that is changing our lives and the way we live forever.
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