Nice Christian Life Experiences

Listen to His still Small voice from 1 Kings 19

2009-11-06T20:32:00.000+08:00

Ahab - king of Israel his wicked wife Jezebel in which he is afraid.

2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Another name for Horeb - Mt. Sinai

Luke 9:61-62
⁶¹ Still another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family."
⁶² Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God."

Even he we fail from discouragement Jesus will still use us

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Have True Fellowship with God from 1 John 1

2009-11-01T16:45:00.001+08:00

It was 41 times "love" was mentioned in this book.
The purpose ofare this book:

Joy will be complete.

That you will not sin.

You may have eternal life.

Warns us about false teachings.

John wrote 5 books: John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Revelation.

As Christians; we must have fellowship with Jesus Christ. Jesus was not only a spirit but a living God. God has no beginning and no end, He is the alpha and omega.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

We all exist in order to have fellowship with God.

Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.

We are all one in Christ.
Share your hope with Jesus Christ.

John 16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.

John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

If we are not living in the truth we are liar.

Christian walk: the most important is "where you walk" and not "how you walk": Walk in the light - walk in the truth though sometimes we sin we must walk back in the right path.

Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Ecclesiastes 7:20 There is not a righteous man on earth
who does what is right and never sins.

We need to confess into God all our sins. Be honest with God and have true fellowship with God.

Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper,
but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

If we admit to our self that we have sin then repent and turn away from our sin, then God will purify us.

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

No man is an island; No man can live without Jesus.

Titus 3:5-6 "He saved up not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy He saved up through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured our on up generously through Jesus Christ our Savior."

Jesus alone is our Savior. we cannot add and do something good to save ourselves. He is the one and only way to heaven. And all we need to do is to BELIEVE IN HIM.

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The Lord is our Savior from 1 Kings 18

2009-10-28T16:22:00.002+08:00

Elijah - Whose God is Jehovah

Behind the scene ministry - those who are not seen but very important. Example are Prayer warriors.

God will use you rightly.

Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

It is so important for us parents to teach our children with the word of God. We need to be a good example to them in reading the Bible.

Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.

God is not unjust..

Matthew 10:32 "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven.

Some people blaming God when things go bad. Jesus said "in this world we will have many troubles". But we should not be shaken. We should remember to call the name of the Lord and never doubt.

Revelation 19:20 But the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who had performed the miraculous signs on his behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped his image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.

Judgment of God will come "the lake of fire"

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"Grow Up" from 2 Peter 3

2009-10-27T07:51:00.000+08:00

When we attend the pastor and servant conference there were many strong believers that serve for more than 10 years but still they make effort and willing to learn.
The story of merciful servant who didn't anticipate for the coming of Christ. To be blameless and spotless. The first thing you need to do in order to experience peace is to receive the grace of God. Ephesians 2:8-9
We worship God for who He is and continue to receive His grace. Be strong with the grace of God. We need to be always be reminded with His grace.
Sotaira salvation patience.
Paul war apostle for the gentile. All disciples are believers but not all believers are disciples. God is not just interesting. It is not we need to worship God to be blessed, You worship God cause you are blessed.
Remember that the other purpose of this book is to warn us about false teachings.

Romans 5:20 The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, ²¹so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

2 Timothy 3:5-7 ⁵having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.
⁶They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, ⁷always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth.

Jude 1:4 For certain men whose condemnation was written about[a] long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.

Some preacher keeps quoting the Bible but twisting the words of God. We need to be on guard on what we have learned.
Matthew 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.

When you receive all His word and being attack by the enemy, be on guard don't pop the balloon. As Christians we need to be devoted.

The problem is not time management its Hunger management. You need to grow in grace.
Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
Not just in grace but also in knowledge. There's a saying a hungry children is the healthy.
Pray to grow up to our Lord. For us to grow we need to be controled by Jesus.

Pastor's Message
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Acronyms for the word GROW:
G-God first
R-relationship with God is so essential
O-obedience to his Word
W-worship (praying and singing)

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"Be Reminded" from 2 Peter 3:1-13

2009-10-19T08:15:00.002+08:00

As Christian Jesus told us to watch out in the day of His coming, and so, we must work out for our salvation.

As for some Christians they don't want repeated teachings. But the important thing is we are reminded. Paul remind us we need to be strong in His grace. It's not just you hear new teachings the true meaning is when you apply His words. If you know not then do not apply. For all of us no matter how you know God's words we are not here to learn - but to know how to please God. Be sincere, write and put His words in our hearts.

For example, whenever you have fight with your spouse remember your wedding day how you two have been so sweet. To recall the good times is to forget the bad times.

1 Peter 1:12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

The words and commandment given by the Lord; Love one another as I loved you. Remember how God provided for your needs.

On the other hand, the best way to learn is to teach, because when you teach you have to study. We need to always remember as 75% of what you hear will just go in and out of your ears but if you keep on hearing it only 25% will stay in your thoughts. The power of Practice and Repetition will instill the lessons in our brain.

To have endurance we need His words. Understand what is in the Last Days; mockers and false teachings will come. You might wonder where is Jesus? He promise He will come but God has it own time.

2 Peter 2:5-7 ⁵if he did not spare the ancient world when he brought the flood on its ungodly people, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others; ⁶if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by burning them to ashes, and made them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; ⁷and if he rescued Lot, a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men

God did promise He will not destroy Earth in water or flood again but He never promise He will not destroy Earth in fire.

Revelation 20:9 They marched across the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of God's people, the city he loves. But fire came down from heaven and devoured them.

God is eternal He has no beginning and end.

2 Peter 2:9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.

We sin everyday but God give us a chance to repent and turn away from our sin.

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God's kindness leads you toward repentance?

Matthew 9:4 Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, "Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?

Free from the love of money - for it is the root of all evil.

Remember the chicken and the pig story. That's the picture of true commitment.

Pastor's Message

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power, of Love and self-discipline."

The word timidity means "fear or shyness". As believers of Christ, we should not be timid to share our faith to others. For the spirit of timidity does not come from God. So I encourage you to use your spiritual gifts and share your faith for God's greater glory!

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"Walk in His Ways" from 1 Kings 16

2009-10-15T08:23:00.002+08:00

In this chapter 1 Kings 16, all the bad kings of Israel are mentioned.

Baasha = means bad or wicked.

For us in order to walk in His ways we must listen to His words in the Bible. There were many warnings in the Bible but we don't want to listen. And in return, we will just reap what we sow.

Elah = means strong.

You fail, I fail, we all fail, but do you still want to continue the negative things you did and continue it on to the next chapter?
This is NOT just for unbelievers but for all of us believers Christians.

For example, when the world want to escape the problems of life - people get drunk. Drunkenness has killed more man, than being killed at the war. In our life today there are many areas to check: these are our heart, jealousy, anger, covetousness and gossip...

Another thing is according to facts, over 19 million of sex magazines are being sold because many people want lust - it's the reality of the worldly things today. Pornography has the biggest catch in the businesses today.

Zimri reign for only seven days, he commit suicide.

Whether you're unbeliever or believer in this world every 16 seconds there are people who commit suicide. Sometimes in our heart we cause division.

Ephesians 4:5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

We should have unity and not comparing ourself to others.

Who was the most evil king of Israel?

1 Kings 16:30 Ahab son of Omri did more evil in the eyes of the LORD than any of those before him.

The issue is the heart again and again to check our heart. Do not judge for you will also be judge. Check your own heart first before looking to the mistakes of others, and do the gossip!

2 Timothy 3:1-5
¹But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. ²People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, ³without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, ⁴treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— ⁵having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them.

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"Walk in the Truth" from 2 Peter 2

2009-10-13T16:45:00.002+08:00

Walk in Truth from 2 Peter 2

Today, there are so many business (that people don't know are sinful earnings) in order to earn money like piracy.
Peter told us about false teachers and teachings. As Christians we need to walk in the truth. The purpose of this book is to assure us and let us know Jesus will come back.
How to know the false teachings and are only cult?
If the preacher always talks about money and physical blessings that is one sign.

1 Timoty 6:5 and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

Don't worry stay on tract and stick with Jesus. We are not fighting against flesh and blood but spiritual war.
In today's society we welcome homosexuality and all other who follow corrupt desire and sinful nature. But God will surely rescue the righteous man, just as like Lot was rescued in Sodom and Gomorrah.
(research Jim Jones and YFZ group)
We don't serve the ministry to have money. We should be faithful in serving God. We serve God because we love Him.
We should not sell anything at the church - it was design for worship.

Matthew 8:12 But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Revelation 20:6 Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years.

Pastor's Message

2 Thessalonians 3:13 "Never tire of doing what is right"

We know that doing what is right pleases God, but sometimes we are exhausted to do the what is right because God is faithful, He will not forget your work for Him. God bless.

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"Be Fully Committed" from 1 Kings 15

2009-10-07T22:51:00.002+08:00

Be fully Committed from 1 Kings 15

Have you heard the of the humanist teachings?
They don't have any right nor wrong. As long as you don't hurt anybody that's fine. And if you steal other people goods is fine as long as you help other people.

For us Christians we follow what's right and wrong. Dedicated and loyal to God.

We should not tolerate our children to do minor sins, always correct them and be firm in discipline.
Do what is right in the eyes of the Lord and NOT in the eyes of man.

Matthew 10:25 It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebub, how much more the members of his household!

Love God first forget about family and friends.

Every time we commit a sin and even if we ask for forgiveness there will always be consequences in our actions. Be careful to use your living body as sacrifice not to compromise our faith.

The number 1 sin in our daily life is gossip and lie - all forms of lies be it a white lie is still a lie.
Some people can't live without seeing (all the negative of the other persons) and spreading a gossip (talks) to other people.

We all sin.

But for all of us to fully commit ask a little portion of the Holy Spirit ask God to refresh you and remind you.

For reference in the names seen at 1 Kings 15

Asherah - the (false) goddess of sexuality.
Jehoshapath - Jehovah judges.
Baasha - means wicked.

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"Remember" from 2 Peter 1:12-25

2009-10-04T21:26:00.005+08:00

The purpose of this book is to be aware of false teachings.

For us, Christians we learn a lot from His words but we forget and so we need to be reminded -to remember His Love. The first thing we receive from God is our salvation. In every teachings we should learn the basic.

We use the meaning of the word but we often forgot.

Its not how much you come but how it came to you as you absorb it from the heart. Remember the basic of Love. To put it in your mind and maintain the basic, though we have advance learning never forget the basic.

We need to be refresh and stir up our memory. The word of God is like water that refreshes the soul. To be absent to the body is to be present to the Lord.

John 21:18 I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go."

Every word we need to take it by heart. We need to be reminded of that.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.

Luke 3:22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased."

The father said it to Jesus with you I'm well please.

We need to stay attention to His words look upon His words.

Psalm 119:1-5 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the LORD.

2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart.

3 They do nothing wrong;
they walk in his ways.

4 You have laid down precepts
that are to be fully obeyed.

5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast
in obeying your decrees!

Who was the bright morning star? Look at...

Revelation 22:16 "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you[a] this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."

Jesus Christ was the bright morning star.

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

This talks about new and old scriptures. Don't doubt what the Bible says.

Pastor's Message

2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

Our God is so amazing that he poured out His grace upon us. His grace which is the gift of God that we don't deserve. May we truly embrace that grace and experience His eternal encouragement and good hope.

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"Be Change" from 1 Kings 14

2009-10-01T20:49:00.004+08:00

Many books can inform us but only the Bible can transform us.

Many Christians sometimes pretend to be someone else but everything is uncovered to the eyes of God. He wants us to change from inside out.

Think about when we're eating we need to chew the food very well to absorb the vitamins and minerals in the food.

Psalm 119:9-11
⁹ How can a young man keep his way pure?
By living according to your word.

¹⁰ I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands.

¹¹ I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he
whose transgressions are forgiven,
whose sins are covered.

If we want to be productive - we need to have the fruit of the spirit. We need to set to the goodness of God. Sometimes God remind us to the Christians songs we hear, be transform for God.

Deuteronomy 23:3 No Ammonite or Moabite or any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even down to the tenth generation.

Psalm 115:4-8
⁴ But their idols are silver and gold,
made by the hands of men.

⁵ They have mouths, but cannot speak,
eyes, but they cannot see;

⁶ they have ears, but cannot hear,
noses, but they cannot smell;

⁷ they have hands, but cannot feel,
feet, but they cannot walk;
nor can they utter a sound with their throats.

⁸ Those who make them will be like them,
and so will all who trust in them.

Bronze in the Bible is symbol of judgement.

Sometimes we feel we are not blessed, but God wants us to change in our life.
Allow God's work and Spirit to change our life.

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"Know Jesus Better" from 2 Peter 1:1-11

2009-09-27T18:41:00.005+08:00

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

The reason why Jesus has not yet come because He was waiting for you to repent.

Peter -(Simon) means solid rock
Peter is not only a servant but also an apostle.

Some people would think that serving God can save you. God doesn't show favoritism. If we don't receive grace and peace then we are not saved.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9not by works, so that no one can boast.

1 Thessalonian 4:7 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

God want us to finish the race, and one barriers for us to finish is "sin".
Avoid foolishness (specially listening to songs), if you want Jesus, better developed a Godly character.

Philippians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

-Exercise your faith and develop to know Jesus better. The goal is to grow in our relationship with God.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Faith, Love and Perseverance and to Godliness - having bright relationship with God.

1 Timothy 4:7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

Train yourselves being Godly.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.

Exercise more and more do not be stagnant in your with the Lord.

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ask help to God to see.

1 Peter 1:2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood:
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Pastor's Message

Colossians 4:12 "Epaphras, who is one of you and a servan of Christ Jesus. He is always wrestling in prayer for you."

As Christians we need to be devoted in prayer. Just like Epaphras, he is always wrestling in prayer. Let's follow his example and be a man and woman of prayer. God Bless!

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"Listen to God's Voice" from 1 Kings 13

2009-09-23T22:27:00.004+08:00

Listen to the voice of the Lord from 1 Kings 13
God's word is for you and me. For us to hear God's word we need to allow God to change us. We need to allow God to change our heart. Remember that:

Jeremiah 11:12 The towns of Judah and the people of Jerusalem will go and cry out to the gods to whom they burn incense, but they will not help them at all when disaster strikes.

Even in the small voice God speaks to our heart we must listen to it.

Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices

The church before are much pure because they don't compromise.

To know if God's voice is speaking to us the words are consistent with the Bible's teachings.

1 John 4:1 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

If we don't listen to the word of God, the enemy will come by to devour us. And so, God's word will always reminds us. We must be careful to really follow His word.
When you hear HIS voice Do not harden your heart. Do not be a sponge Christians.

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"Be Truly Humble" from 1 Peter 5

2009-09-20T17:09:00.005+08:00

Many people are doing good things but their heart has a different motives.

Now, God put an authority to the church elders but He wants us all to be humble. As we are all equal in the glory of God. 1 John 3:2

Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.

Our relationship with God as like the shepherd to "feed the sheep" as in "them" (the world) with God's word and we're not only looking in ourselves but also to other people. This is NOT for us to "supposed to do" but we want to do it as our motivation is humbling ourselves.

We must have a shepherd heart to do the shepherd job.

John 10:11 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Ephesians 5:21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Remember God opposes the proud but gives grace to the Humble.

Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you. When you think He doesn't care then you're always worried.

Now, to Let's us endure the suffering.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. ¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

¹⁹ Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

Pastor's Message

Colossians 3:9 "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.."

This verse reminds us of the commandment no.9 "Do not bear false witness against your neighbor" or "Thou shall not lie." We all know that lying is a SIN, and we must not take it lightly. We should guard our tongue from telling lies for we are a new creation, the old self has gone. So let us be honest with each other and obey what God has commandment us.

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"Listen to a Good Advice" from 1 Kings 12

2009-09-16T22:13:00.004+08:00

Listen to a Good Advice...
Solomon = means peaceful
When Solomon asks for wisdom - God gave it to him, and even more... but he compromise until he was deceive by his possession and wives to honor other gods.
And as we can see, even the wisest man can fall down. If he went out from the counsel of God.
How much more are we? We're not as wise as Solomon and if we don't follow every God's commandments - what will come to us?

If you don't know how to solve your own problems he must go to mature person not only in knowledge but also in spirit. We all need to listen to mature Christians. And, be a servant of Jesus. If you want to be first be the servant of all.

Proverbs 10:14 Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.

Don't be deceived. Be faithful and be humble. Worship God in spirit and faith.

Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says:
"These people come near to me with their mouth
and honor me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me.
Their worship of me
is made up only of rules taught by men.

Isaiah 30:1 "Woe to the obstinate children,"
declares the LORD,
"to those who carry out plans that are not mine,
forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit,
heaping sin upon sin;

Matthew 15:8-9 " 'These people honor me with their lips,
but their hearts are far from me.
9 They worship me in vain;
their teachings are but rules taught by men.

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"Have an Undivided Heart" from 1 Kings 11

2009-09-09T21:40:00.004+08:00

Do you want to get married someday?

But if there's someone who has another lover would you want that person?

Jesus wants us to love only one and we can't serve two masters. Mr. Wisdom (Solomon) fail in this area. Solomon loved so many women from different nations, foreign wives. In which God warns him not to intermarry with. The Lord knows Solomon specially his witnesses. The word for today we should not be unequally yoke.

God knows our plans.

For us we need to continue to depend to God.

1 Corinthians 15:23 But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.

Solomon had the total of 1000 (wives and concubines) which lead him astray. We need to be careful with our God.

Whenever you feel cold in our relationship with God asks and pray to let God help you.

The Lord doesn't care how many times you go to church but God looks at your heart.

Solomon commit the same mistake as his father did but David recognizes his sin and repented.

Solomon didn't follow the Lord completely. Just imagine that Mr. Wisdom (whom God gave a gift of wisdom) can fall into the same mistake his father did, how much more for us? Never assume that you can't fall always be on guard.

Even if we watched movies we must be aware and careful. Seek God's word to help us not to have Undivided heart.

What was in David's heart?

Only for God.

And what was in Solomon's heart?

Is was undivided until he fall away from God.

Sometimes our hearts are divided then we need to go back to the basic things like to seek God first.

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"Live to Please God" from 1 Peter 4:1-11

2009-09-06T22:18:00.006+08:00

How can we please the Lord?
To adore Him, obey His words, have fellowship. Let's find out what pleases God.
People may not like us to put on our new self. It is hard to suffer and hard to give up our sin.

1 Thessalonian 4:3-5 It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God;

If we don't have relationship to God, what are our desire?
To have merry life?
Materialistic wants?
We need to go back to the basic to please God. Live as wise not as animals. Live as children of God.

Galatians 3:29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Sometimes if we remember our past it's not healthy. Leave enough to the past.
We need to have stock of knowledge in the word of God. Don't worry about old friends. One day they will be judge.

Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

One day we will all be judge rightly. Is there second chance? No. We only live our life once, so live it right.

1 Peter 3:19 through whom also he went and preached to the spirits in prison

If you know how to pray you have learned the key for happiness.
Talks about agape Love.

1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Show hospitality without grumbling.
Passages about our gifts:

Romans 12:6-8 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his[a]faith. 7If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 12:4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

We use the gift of God wisely to bring glory to God as we serve to God. Use your gift to bring Him glory and not glory to us. To live to please God. To Lords' be the glory.
Bring Honor and Glory to God.

Pastor's Message

Ephesians 5:10 "Find out what pleases the Lord".

What are the things that pleases God? We know that God is please when we worship Him in spirit and in truth. He is also even delighted to see us obeying His commands. And He even love to hear us when we pray. So, I encourage you today to please Him in your thoughts, words and actions. God bless.

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"Continue to Suffer" from 1 Peter 3:13

2009-08-30T16:25:00.006+08:00

We always have persecution in our family and friends though we don't like it and yet the Lord wants us to learn.

In 1st Peter the Christians were under the rule of Romans.

Even in the world today we are in suffering. Even though everybody are not believers, even Jesus, all of us suffer to do what is good.

Romans 8:22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.

Luke 6:22-28
22 Blessed are you when men hate you,
when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets.
24 "But woe to you who are rich,
for you have already received your comfort.
25 Woe to you who are well fed now,
for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
for you will mourn and weep.
26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you,
for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets.

Even if we do what is right expect to suffer, stand by the Lord.

God's knows our heart He knows who is hypocrite.
Like a tea bag if you put it on cold water the taste is flat but in very hot water it will be more delicious.
We have to continue and remember His words. You are blessed when you are suffering. The blessed word is to be envied. Blessed are you if the people insult you for we have blessing in heaven.
As Christian what is our hope? Hope in heaven.
Always be prepared to give answers to those who ask you with gentleness and respect. By faith we can go to heaven. Always be prepared.
Whenever we are asks for our faith, always answer in gentleness.
(I experience this love of Jesus Christ and I repented)

1 Peter 1:3 Praise to God for a Living Hope

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

Keep a clear conscience. Apart from Jesus Christ we are not good, no one is righteous no one is good apart from Jesus. People will always insult and criticize you. Even if you do what is right.

Where do you put the light? In the dark.
You are the Believers and it is just so you were put at none believers to give light to them. Even if they insult you keep a clear conscience.

"It requires more courage to suffer than to die."
Christ suffer for us to bring us to God, He did that by the power of spirit. Think about Jesus. A heart and power of the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 4:18 I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.

Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
Ephesians 4:10 He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,

Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.

Matthew 27:52-53 The tombs broke open and the bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus' resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people.

Who can save you? According to our conscience and by our faith in God alone.
Unless we alow the Spirit of God to save us. Even if Jesus suffered presecution.

Evidence of Holy Spirit

Psalm 110:1 The LORD says to my Lord:
"Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet."

Ephesians 1:21 far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Why are we suffering? Look to Jesus even Him suffered who was the anointed one.
Remember Jesus.

Pastor's Message

Ephesians 3:7 "I become a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of His power."

We need to continue to live as servants of God by the power of his grace. For without His grace we are nothing. May all of us embrace His amazing grace as we continue to serve Him for God's glory.

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"Be Honest to the Lord" from 1 Kings 9

2009-08-27T08:03:00.006+08:00

It was 12.5 years - Solomon built the temple for the Lord.

God hears the prayers of the righteous person so be honest to the Lord

1 Corinthians 10:12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!

Be careful with relationship with others specially with none believers.

Trust in the Lord...

1 Kings 8:56 "Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses.

Deuteronomy 7:1-3 When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you- and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must destroy them totally. Make no treaty with them, and show them no mercy. Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,

Do not be unequally yoke to unbelievers. Don't be close to them...

Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

The most important is our obedience to the Lord.

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"Follow God's Order" from 1 Peter 3:1-12

2009-08-24T19:14:00.005+08:00

"Obey before we complain, do it and follow God's order."

Before I can remember... I always complain before I obey, but as the word of God above and from the concept of 1 Peter we must obey before we complain.

For wife -must be submissive to the husband.

Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Being submissive = cooperate entirely and volountarily

A change life speaks loudly and clearly. Be a good sample of Christian.

The pattern of God is to change inside - out.

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Genesis 2:22-23 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.

23 The man said,
"This is now bone of my bones
and flesh of my flesh;
she shall be called 'woman'
for she was taken out of man."

And now for the husband:

Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

Ephesians 5:22-28 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26to make her holy, cleansing[a] her by the washing with water through the word, 27and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

And now for all and everybody:

Matthew 5:44 But I tell you: Love your enemies[a] and pray for those who persecute you,
a. Matthew 5:44 Some late manuscripts enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you

Romans 12:20-21 On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

oh! all of these words are so hard to do, specially when we are moved by emotional hurt.

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

Pastor's Message

Galatians 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

As Believers of Christ were not to compare ourselves to other believers thinking that we are Super Christians and they are not, because in reality we are not. May you continue to depend in His Power and strength to live a victorious life day after day.

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"Let God Dwell in You" from 1 Kings 6

2009-08-06T08:22:00.002+08:00

1 Kings 6 Solomon Builds the Temple
1 In the four hundred and eightieth [a] year after the Israelites had come out of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the temple of the LORD.

2 The temple that King Solomon built for the LORD was sixty cubits long, twenty wide and thirty high. [b] 3 The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple extended the width of the temple, that is twenty cubits, [c] and projected ten cubits [d] from the front of the temple. 4 He made narrow clerestory windows in the temple. 5 Against the walls of the main hall and inner sanctuary he built a structure around the building, in which there were side rooms. 6 The lowest floor was five cubits [e] wide, the middle floor six cubits [f] and the third floor seven. [g] He made offset ledges around the outside of the temple so that nothing would be inserted into the temple walls.

7 In building the temple, only blocks dressed at the quarry were used, and no hammer, chisel or any other iron tool was heard at the temple site while it was being built.

8 The entrance to the lowest [h] floor was on the south side of the temple; a stairway led up to the middle level and from there to the third. 9 So he built the temple and completed it, roofing it with beams and cedar planks. 10 And he built the side rooms all along the temple. The height of each was five cubits, and they were attached to the temple by beams of cedar.

11 The word of the LORD came to Solomon: 12 "As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise I gave to David your father. 13 And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel."

14 So Solomon built the temple and completed it. 15 He lined its interior walls with cedar boards, paneling them from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and covered the floor of the temple with planks of pine. 16 He partitioned off twenty cubits [i] at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. 17 The main hall in front of this room was forty cubits [j] long. 18 The inside of the temple was cedar, carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; no stone was to be seen.

19 He prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. 20 The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty wide and twenty high. [k] He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. 21 Solomon covered the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. 22 So he overlaid the whole interior with gold. He also overlaid with gold the altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

23 In the inner sanctuary he made a pair of cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits [l] high. 24 One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing five cubits—ten cubits from wing tip to wing tip. 25 The second cherub also measured ten cubits, for the two cherubim were identical in size and shape. 26 The height of each cherub was ten cubits. 27 He placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple, with their wings spread out. The wing of one cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the other touched the other wall, and their wings touched each other in the middle of the room. 28 He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

29 On the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer rooms, he carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers. 30 He also covered the floors of both the inner and outer rooms of the temple with gold.

31 For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood with five-sided jambs. 32 And on the two olive wood doors he carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with beaten gold. 33 In the same way he made four-sided jambs of olive wood for the entrance to the main hall. 34 He also made two pine doors, each having two leaves that turned in sockets. 35 He carved cherubim, palm trees and open flowers on them and overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.

36 And he built the inner courtyard of three courses of dressed stone and one course of trimmed cedar beams.

37 The foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. 38 In the eleventh year in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in all its details according to its specifications. He had spent seven years building it.

Footnotes:

1 Kings 6:1 Hebrew; Septuagint four hundred and fortieth
1 Kings 6:2 That is, about 90 feet (about 27 meters) long and 30 feet (about 9 meters) wide and 45 feet (about 13.5 meters) high
1 Kings 6:3 That is, about 30 feet (about 9 meters)
1 Kings 6:3 That is, about 15 feet (about 4.5 meters)
1 Kings 6:6 That is, about 7 1/2 feet (about 2.3 meters also in verses 10 and 24
1 Kings 6:6 That is, about 9 feet (about 2.7 meters)
1 Kings 6:6 That is, about 10 1/2 feet (about 3.1 meters)
1 Kings 6:8 Septuagint; Hebrew middle
1 Kings 6:16 That is, about 30 feet (about 9 meters)
1 Kings 6:17 That is, about 60 feet (about 18 meters)
1 Kings 6:20 That is, about 30 feet (about 9 meters) long, wide and high
1 Kings 6:23 That is, about 15 feet (about 4.5 meters)

source: http://www.biblica.com/bible/verse/index.php

Solomon builds the temple for 7 years.
Other terms of temple is our body - we should not abuse it. When we want the Lord to live in ourself, leave our old life.
Temple is the house of our Lord. Take care of our body and use it as living sacrifice for the Lord.

1 Peter 2:5 NIV
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Chronicles 17:10-11 and have done ever since the time I appointed leaders over my people Israel. I will also subdue all your enemies.
" 'I declare to you that the LORD will build a house for you: 11 When your days are over and you go to be with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom.

John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Hebrews 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

We can only enter the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus.

1 Kings 6:11-13 The word of the LORD came to Solomon: 12 "As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, carry out my regulations and keep all my commands and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise I gave to David your father. 13 And I will live among the Israelites and will not abandon my people Israel."

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"Be Pleasing to the Lord" from 1 Peter 1:13-25

2009-08-02T14:51:00.005+08:00

The Bible will help us to keep away from sin but sin will keep us from the Bible.

Peter was reminding the believers that Jesus is coming.
In order to please God let us please HIM with our thoughts and actions.
Be self control = sober, serious and clean minded - clear thoughts.

Please God with our mind, set your mind on things above, behave decently with good acts.
Are we ready for the coming of Jesus?

Christian life is very serious we walk against the flow of the things in this world...

Against the flow of current.

Ephesians 4:22-23 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23to be made new in the attitude of your minds;

Deuteronomy 10:17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.

Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,

Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever."

1 John 4:20 If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.

It takes miracle to love.

We do not study the Bible just for academic, we study the Bible to get to know God and have relationship with Him.

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"Let's Have Unity" from 1 Kings 5

2009-07-30T16:27:00.004+08:00

Psalm 33:1 Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him.

We need peace and rest with the Lord.

Jeremiah 22:29 O land, land, land, hear the word of the LORD!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:

10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!

11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?

12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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"Remember Your Salvation" from 1 Peter 1-12

2009-07-27T13:06:00.005+08:00

The theme of Peter is suffering thus this book is about encouragement.

Matthew 4:18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.

When we are discourage remember your salvation, remember the time when you are saved and it will help us endure our trials. Sometimes we are weak but remember HIS love for us.

Elohim = is plural God -The Father - The Son and - The Holy Spirit

John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.

Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Many trials may come but always remember the salvation - trials teaches patience.
Pastor's Message
John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
Let us love one another not just with our tongue but show it in our actions with sincerity in our hearts. As a disciples of Jesus we are to Love others, to love them like Christ loved us.

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"Appreciate HIS Blessings" from 2 Kings 4

2009-07-24T08:27:00.005+08:00

At the mall economist research very well what will make people keep on coming back... they found out it was to tell their worker and employees to say "Thank you for coming" to their customers.

There are so many things we can thank God.

Never give up and never stop to do what is right.
Sometimes not being thankful can cause us to be tired.
Tell to God
Increase your faith
Refresh your life/soul
Endure and continue
Do it for God

Appreciate wisdom. Give thanks to God everyday.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled.

1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength.

Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us

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"Be Devoted in Your Prayers" from James 5:13-20

2009-07-19T21:29:00.004+08:00

A child prayed and the elder heard him saying "Dear God thank you for the food. Amen" then the elders corrected him and said "when you pray you must mean it with your heart."
and so the next time the child prayed and said "Dear God thank you for the food... I mean it, I mean it with my heart thank you. Amen"
(^_^)

Devote is to hold in our mind and to be constant in prayers without ceasing. Pray for one another.
Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid I will trust in you.

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Faith that works. Prayers and praising God.

Matthew 21:21-22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. 22If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Pray and serve to God. Prayers are universal even if your prayers are not answered continue to pray.

Psalm 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry;

1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.

1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Better to open rebuke than hidden love.

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