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Re: Bible Verse Contest- word of the week _Prayer 07/23-29/09
8/25/2009 5:19:37 PM

Thank you Nimi,

 somewhere in here back in time last year i addressed the issues of how God's church began in a 5 part series.

Thank you again :) God_bless you

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Re: Bible Verse Contest- word of the week _Prayer 07/23-29/09
8/26/2009 5:43:19 AM
Good Morning Thomas, urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, Who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. - I Timothy 2:1-4, 28 Happy Ramadan to our Muslim Friends......... As Christians, we can all learn the discipline from Muslims, that they devote during Ramadan Which started last Friday.....Even otherwise Devoted Muslims,pray 5 times a day on a daily basis........ Here is some highlights: Eight Ramadan Lessons for All Spiritual Seekers Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is special to Muslims as a holy period dedicated to fasting, self-purification, and spiritual attainment. Whether you're Muslim, Christian, Jewish, or just a spiritual seeker, you can probably appreciate the goals of Ramadan: a whole-body awareness of God and a humble thankfulness for whatever blessings He has granted. Achieving those goals is a challenge for anyone. But after 20 years of fasting, I've learned some valuable lessons to simplify and spiritualize the Ramadan experience--and how to keep that special feeling alive throughout the year--lessons that can help anyone make their life a little more spiritual and uncomplicated. So check out these tips, whether you're a Muslim who's been fasting for years, or just someone looking for more depth in your spiritual life. Text by Dilshad D. Ali, Islam Editor 1. For Muslims: Do dhikr (reciting short du'as, or supplications) silently while you're driving, waiting in line somewhere, or doing endless household tasks. Keep a thasbi (the equivalent of a Muslim rosary) in your purse or pocket and use it to count off du'as (prayers). For all: Spending whatever downtime you have to remember God or peacefully meditate is a great idea for everyone. Thousands of hours go by every year in our work commutes and in chauffeuring our kids around. Why not try to use that time to quiet our minds, remind ourselves of a higher being, and appreciate what we've been given? 2.For Muslims: In past Ramadans I always went on a sort of technology crash diet--television, music, inane web surfing, and movies were all self-banned for 30 days. All the extra time was designated for reading Qur'an, praying, and reconnecting with my family. Well, crash diets never work in the long term. So the better thing to do is to use technology wisely: Use your email to stay in contact with friends and family, get the news from television and the Internet, and use your ipod to listen to Qur'anic prayers. And when basic needs have been met, turn the technology off and take the extra time to pray and reconnect. 3.For all: Use the technology to do what you need to do for work and family. But then, instead of spending hours surfing the web or TV channels, fight the urge and tune out. Discover your family, and discover meditation and prayer. You can start slow--cut out an hour of web surfing (or one TV program) every week and build up. 4.For Muslims: Having iftar (the fast-breaking meal at sunset) as a family should be easier this Ramadan. Muslims follow a lunar calendar, which moves Ramadan back 10 days earlier each year. This year most iftars will be after 7 p.m., late enough for the family to be home together. Breaking the fast with the family is a great opportunity to appreciate one another's holy efforts and discuss spiritual topics. For all: The family dinner is a concept hammered home by family and social organizations. Even some television stations, like Nickelodeon, show spots advising us to "Make time for the family table." A weekly or bi-weekly family dinner is a great time to reconnect, to learn about each other, and to discuss a designated list of topics that are of interest to your family. 5.For Muslims: After becoming a parent, I used to get discouraged that I couldn't properly do those things recommended to Muslims during Ramadan: Go for tarawih prayers or read the entire Qur'an. But my mom and mother-in-law gave me sound insight: Everything you do for the comfort of your family is charity and a way of worshipping God. That being said, Ramadan is a great time to try new acts of charity and goodness: Put aside a can of food a day and donate it all when the month is up. Cook a few dishes and take them to your mosque for those who come there to have iftar. For all: Recognizing the things you do for family and friends as acts of goodness that are acknowledged by God is a great step toward achieving inner spirituality. But do take a step out of your comfort zone to tackle one small charitable project each month, whether it's donating a little money each day to your favorite charity or taking charge of your office's annual volunteer project. 6.Get to Your House of Worship and Find Community For Muslims: About the only time most Muslim-Americans go to the mosque is for Friday prayers or for Sunday school. During Ramadan, why not make the mosque an integral part of worship? Go there for as many tarawih prayers as you can, especially the end ones when the Qur'an is being completed. Pick one day a week and go to your mosque for iftar. It's amazing how good we feel to see others fasting and striving as much as we are. For all: If you are religious, try visiting your church, synagogue, or temple outside of regular worship services. You may meet different people and take part in different experiences that can replenish your spiritual well. If you don't favor any particular house of worship, designate some spot--a park or your backyard at sunset--where you feel some calm, and visit it with family or friends, free of mental distractions, and with a focus on each other. 7.For Muslims: During Ramadan some Muslims indulge in spiritual extremes--they may try to shutdown all "worldly" aspects of life, like watching TV or playing with kids, and replace it with all spiritually related activities. But man cannot exist on prayer alone. Yes, Ramadan is the month when Muslims are told that God stops the devil from harassing us, and our prayers are more powerful. But though we must ramp up our spiritual practices, we need to keep up our everyday routines. For all: Finding and maintaining a balance between spiritual pursuits and life practices is always a good idea. Resolving to remember God more or to be spiritual in other ways can be a soulful way to center ourselves. But I've found that only trained holy persons or gurus can be spiritual or religious-minded 100 percent of the time. The rest of us should make time for worldly and spiritual practices. 8.Don't Wait for Ramadan to Get More Spiritual For Muslims: Imam Zaid Shakir has a popular video about preparing for Ramadan as if you're training for a big race. You can't just stand at the starting line and then all of a sudden run the spiritual race. Start by fasting on Mondays and Thursdays in Shaban (the month preceding Ramadan) as prescribed by hadith (verified sayings of Prophet Muhammad). Want to read the entire Qur'an in Ramadan? Then before Ramadan, put aside 15 minutes each day to read the Qur'an. For all: If you want to become more spiritual, pray more, practice your religion more closely, or read religious scripture more, working up to it will help you attain your goal and maintain it in the long run. Starting any new practice (or giving something up in small increments) will help you gain a taste for it and work it into your regular routine. Going full blast or cold turkey is rarely the best way. Belief net.com/islam
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RE: Bible Verse Contest- word of the week _Prayer 07/23-29/09
8/29/2009 8:56:35 AM

 

Good Morning Thomas,

Another week has passed by, I see we are going thru some changes.......so posting a prayer for faith from my Forum.....

h!Jesus! The author and perfector of Faith,we kneel at Thy presence and ask humbly,for the gift of Faith.Our human faith is soooo inadequate at times,and we easily waver and falter,and our human spirit is profoundly limited, therefore we ask for Thy forgiveness.Help us to overcome our unbelief! Our lives are filled with obstacles,time to time it is filled with circumstances and problems that are simply overwhelming,we only see with our human eyes. Remove all our hindrences towards being faithful,get our mind off the physical and on to the spiritual and strenthen our faith.Give us the faith like Abraham.Allow our mind to understand and open to your spirit to work within us,thru Thy word and prayer,help us to keep our eye on Thee. For no obstacle is too great for Thee,no barrier is too imposing.We plead for The Living Faith-The one that would transform our lives,which would enable us to enjoy a close personal relationship with you.Give us the freedom from the shackles of worry ,doubt and fear.Give us the strenth,hope and wisdom in the obstacles,problems and chalenges of life. In Jesus name we pray.Amen!

Prayer Develops Our Relationship with God.
If we never speak to our spouse or never listen to anything our spouse might have to say to us, our marriage relationship will quickly deteriorate. It is the same way with God. Prayer—communicating with God—helps us grow closer and more intimately connected with God.

    Zechariah 13:9
    I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God.' " (NLT)
    John 15:7
    But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! (NLT)


The Lord Instructed Us to Pray.
One of the simplest reasons to spend time in prayer is because the Lord instructed us to pray. Obedience is a natural by-product of discipleship.

    Matthew 26:41
    "Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" (NLT)
    Luke 18:1
    Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (NIV)
    Ephesians 6:18
    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. (NIV)

(See also - Matthew 7:7 and 1 Timothy 2:8)

What If I Don't Know How to Pray?

The Holy Spirit will help you in prayer when you don't know how to pray.

    Romans 8:26-27
    In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. (NIV)

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RE: Bible Verse Contest- word of the week _Prayer 07/23-29/09
8/29/2009 5:50:48 PM

Wow Nimi thats a lot of meat to consider and read my friend, i thank you for your encouaragements and for your great information on that !  Todays the day, but not sure due to the changes of Adland's community,

theres not a lot of compitition this week.

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