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• Why do we pray?

  2009-11-23 10:08PM / 標準BLOG

  Got this from a friend and I thought it may be a good idea to share with you.  There are basically five reasons for praying to God. 

   

  The first type is the prayer of praise. We praise God when we tell him how wonderful he is. The simplest way of praising him is in the name we call him: Almighty God; Lord Jesus Christ; Lord of Lords; King of Kings. All these names tell God how glorious He is. Many of the psalms in the Book of Psalms are prayers of praise.
  
  The second type is the prayer of thanksgiving, or telling God, "thank you". We thank God for all the wonderful things He does for us. He gives us life; He gives us food, clothing and shelter; He gives us good people in our lives to help us and to take care of us. The simple prayer of giving thanks for our food is called grace.
  
  The third type is the prayer of confession, telling God that we are sorry for what we have done. We tell God we are sorry either when we have hurt one of the people God has created or when we have done some sort of damage to God's beautiful creation. We tell God what we have done and that we are sorry that we did it.
  
  The fourth type is the prayer of supplication, or asking for help. We ask God to keep us safe, to give us courage in tough times, or to give us the things we need to be strong and healthy. God always wants to hear from us when we are afraid or in trouble and need help.

  The fifth type of prayer is the intercessory prayer, where we ask God to care for another person or part of His creation. God indeed cares for other people without our prayer, but we build our Christian community by asking for God's special care for one another. Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3: 14 - 21 is a beautiful prayer for the people of faith. Moses and Abraham asked God to take special care of His people. The Prayer for the Healing of Children is an intercessory prayer. 

  If you have read my previous blog entries, you will realise that I have asked for prayers in some of these areas.  Prayer is the way we communicate to God and the more we do so, the stronger our relationship with God. 

   

  
  

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• Can never be off the hook!

  2009-11-22 10:38PM / 標準BLOG

  It is getting frustrating but I believe there is a reason for it.  I went for a medical check again for the purpose of getting certified fit for work.  To my dismal, the doctor reviewing my case told me that the hospital will never be able to take me off the list of cases which need yearly review.  I pressed for the reason, and finally found out from a nurse that no doctor will take the risk of putting me off the list as my case needs monitoring.  This also means that I am not covered by insurance for blood pressure related conditions. 

  My systolic blood pressue can shoot up to between 150 to 170 at times and coupled with white coat blood pressure that is, pressure goes high whenever I see a doctor in a clinic.  As my usual blood pressure is within the normal range of 120/80 - 130/85, medication is not recommended/needed at the moment.  The danger that I face is the sudden surge of blood pressure at times. 

  This is another area which I have to surrender to the Lord and trust that He will see me through each year according to His will.

   

  
  

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• Getting inspiration

  2009-11-20 10:53PM / 標準BLOG

  

  Some of you know that I had to write loads of assignments for the past four months.  To help me with my inspiration, Mr R got some dry ice and poured hot water on it to create the feel of "fantasy" and such.  Though not young, he is still very much a child at heart.

  
  

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• Heaven's flood gate opened!

  2009-11-20 10:44PM / 標準BLOG

  

  Where do you think this flooding occurred?  Heaven's flood gate opened yesterday and many places were submerged under water.  It had been a long while since the last flooding so yesterday's happening caught many unprepared.  Imagine your car floating in a basement carpark!  Fortunately, I was doing some training in West Coast so was spared.

  
  

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• When is "Like a Dream" showing?

  2009-11-17 10:44PM / 標準BLOG

  Does anyone know when the movie, "Like a Dream"  is showing?
  
  

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