Wednesday, April 23, 2008

25 Beautiful God Phrases

1. Give God what's right.....
not what's left.

2. Man's way leads to hopeless end ......
God's way leads to an endless hope .

3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.

4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.

5. In the sentence of life, the devil may be a comma, but never let him be the period.

6. Don't put a question mark where God puts a period.

7. Are you wrinkled with burden?
Come to the church for a face-lift.

8. When praying, don't give God instructions. ..... just report for duty.

9. Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church.

10. We don't change God's message..... .
His message changes us.

11. The church is prayer-conditioned.

12 When God ordains, He sustains.

13. WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning.

14. Plan ahead......It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

15. Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory position.

16. Suffering from truth decay?
Brush up on your Bible.

17. Exercise daily ...... walk with the Lord.

18. Never give the devil a ride......
he will always want to drive.

19. Nothing else ruins the truth like stretching it.

20. Compassion is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

21. He who angers you controls you.

22. Worry is the darkroom in which negatives can develop.

23. Give Satan an inch & he'll be a ruler.

24. Be ye fishers of men.....
You catch them & He'll clean them.

25. God doesn't call the qualified,
He qualifies the called.

Friday, April 18, 2008

First Intercessory Meet

We started our first proper intercessory prayer session just last Thursday, 17 April. Wow, there was Jane, David, Jeanette, Peter, Jac, Van, Mar, Sury and myself who made it there.. fantastic indeed.

And so,.. we aired our problems of the day, just to clear the "air" and get started. After all, you can't pray while you are seething with anger or frustration over the events of the day right? Then, we went into prayer. Just praying out needs spontaneously.

It's been a long time since we prayed like that. And I felt surely, the presence of God in our midst. He gave me so many ideas and things to pray for. He gave some of the rest new insights. Like how Jane was talking about how she sees everyone as being near the edge - just a step more and we can break out of our comfort zone.. the only question is - are we willing to take that step?

That is where the difficulty lies isn't it? From holding back and protecting our lives (think survival instinct) -- to laying it down and giving it all -- for Jesus.

We tend to think that laying it down (aka.. sacrifice) would be risky, a loss, and ultimately, our selfish human instincts tell us to draw back and think twice... such a big decision... to give my life and my all for Jesus.

But God wants obedience, not sacrifice. THINK of ABRAHAM and his son.. was it Obedience? OR Sacrifice?

Because of Abraham's obedience, God blessed him with abundance, a lasting legacy till today.

It was an inspirational meet. Truly, where the presence of God is, there is LIFE. Life that splashes forth, like rushing waters, into every OTHER areas of our being - from our countenance, to our thoughts our actions, our speech, deeds, and our personal joy, satisfication, ability to love and give.

The Lord is truly Great. Let us be amazed at the Splendour of the Lord...

Just look up at the sky... don't look at your life and your own self so much... ;)

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Upcoming May Events - Join us!

Theme: Re:NEW

“I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will never die” – John 11:25-26


3 May: Session 1 – More Love, More Hope, More Power… Today!
Session about living in the power of the Holy Spirit. To bring the audience to the awareness and knowledge of the person of the Holy Spirit, and how to enter into a personal relationship with Him.

9-11 May: SACCRE Pentecost Rally 2008
To attend this rally together as a community, to witness how the Spirit is still very much alive and active in the life of the Catholic Church in Singapore today. *No session at OLPS today.

17 May: Session 2 – God Makes The Difference!
YAM members share our testimonies about how we have been renewed after our encounter with the Holy Spirit. Testimonies will focus on how our lives have been transformed as a result of that experience and the subsequent journey, personally and in community.

24 May: Session 3 – Have You Got The Spirit?
In this session we bring the audience into an encounter with the Holy Spirit. Through worship and prayer we invite the Spirit to renew the lives of all present and empower them for service in the Church.

See you there!
Saturdays 7:30pm, OLPS - St. John-Luke Room


Check our website for any updates: www.youthariseministry.com or contact us!