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We are going through the storm of life

Choppy waves in the endless oceans, where’s the life line?
Each in his/her own boat riding through the storm

Boats with strong anchors and sail lines weather through the storm

Pause, stop, kneel and pray, pray, pray

Pray without ceasing, earnest prayers God hears

Prayers that lead to God’s Will are HIS delights

Wait, be still, yet continue to pray, would you obey?

Prayers interceding for the voiceless and loss….

God hears our prayers, convicts the hearts of man

Man can plan to what end? Outcome may not be man’s plan

Turn of event, with good outcome just like Joseph in God’s plan

God’s plan and timing are mysteries to us

Believe, trust, in God’s time, HIS plan shall prevail

God in HIS sovereignty, has plan and action cannot be proven

But we know our GOD, LORD JESUS CHRIST will never leave us nor forsake us.

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This was shared by a friend.

PRAY WITH THE AUTHORITY OF CHRIST

I had a dream that I was being chased around by this creature and his name was devil. He looked very different from what I would imagine a demon would look like : it was very short, fat, ugly and not in the least bit intimidating in its appearance but I wanted to get rid of him nevertheless because I knew he was one of my enemies.

I started to cast is out and I was praying. I could hear myself and all the words were coming out of my mouth, long prayers but somehow I was surprised that nothing was happening, as if my prayers were not effective at all.

He looked at me and he said, " I know who you are, you are from the house of prayer." I was stunned, this creature even knows about my identity and what I do but he was not at all intimidated by me. I couldn't cast it out, he wasn't fearful at all of me.

Then I turned and there was someone beside me. He managed to get rid of the creature with ease and without any form of striving and labouring. I begin to judge in my heart how can he do it so easily when he is such an ordinary person?

I don't know this person but from what I know about him, he definitely was not one that I could consider as a 'prayer warrior' or a 'seasoned intercessor'. Of course I kept that thought to myself.

Very humbly he explained to me, there is a badge that you have to put on. When you put on that badge (of an authority figure : like a policeman), the creature will be afraid of you and all you have to do is just command him and he will go. It was that simple. The badge was shinny and it was gold.

I believe that the Lord is moving us from a place of praying words to praying with authority and praying in authority. When we stand face to face with the enemy, the enemy must know, not who we are but who we are because of the Christ that is living inside of us.

It is time to reallign our prayers not just in words but we must recognise who we are and the authority that has been given to us through the finished work of the cross. May our prayers be rooted and grounded in him and who He has called us to be : ambassadors of Christ.

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Bapa, kami minta dari-Mu
Pulihkan negaraku
Satukan umat-Mu di negaraku, Malaysia
Agar kemuliaan-Mu terpancar dari kami
Supaya dunia melihat kami
Satu di dalam Engkau

Satukan kami dalam kasih Yesus
Satukan kami dalam kemuliaan-Mu
Pulihkan gereja-Mu agar perubahan
Terjadi sekarang ini di Malaysia

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J.R.R. Tolkien – The Fellowship of The Ring

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

The Lord is in control of the meta narratives of our lives - Let us trust and rest in him.

Tony Lim

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This pandemic has reminded me that while there are so many things out of our control, we have a God who is sovereign who we can turn to. Let us find hope in God

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Reminded of the story of Esther in the bible. In seemingly impossible situations, the people of God fasted and prayed, not so much to twist the arm of God, but to be in the right posture of humility and total dependence before a God who can deliver and to gain a heart of wisdom and courage to respond in a crisis. May we adopt such a posture and be sensitive as to how God wants us to be a beacon of light for such a time as this.
- Hon Chien -

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Take a rest from the world so that we can engage with the Lord.

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Dark, white and rainbow colored clouds. What a sight! Gives me hope that even in the darkness, there is light and beauty. God is at work and His good plans will prevail.

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Don't stop praying for every need,
Don't stop praying! the LORD will heed;
No petition to HIM is small;
Don't stop praying! HE will give you all.
Edna Randolph Worrell 1906

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Don't stop praying, but have more trust;
Don't stop praying! for pray we must;
Faith will banish a mount of care;
Don't stop praying! God answers prayer.
Edna Randolph Worrell 1906

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Don't stop praying when led to sin;
Don't stop praying! that good may win;
CHRIST was tempted and understands;
Don't stop praying! HE will hold your hands.
Edna Randolph Worrell 1906

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Don't stop praying! The LORD is nigh;
Don't stop praying! HE will hear your cry;
God has promised, and HE is true;
Don't stop praying; HE will answer you.
Edna Randoph Worrell, 1906

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We can Be Still because He is Our Refuge, Our Strength and A Very Present Help in Time of Need.

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Don't stop praying when bowed with grief;
Don't stop praying! you will get relief;
Troubles never escape God's sight;
Don't stop praying! HE will make it right.
Edna Randoph Worrell, 1906