Thursday, February 23, 2006

Hey guys... There's been a lot of publicity with regards to prayer min and also this site. So if you are new here. Here's a big "WELCOME!!!!"...
And thanks for coming. Let us keep our YPM in prayer because we love YPM and everyone in it. And every single prayer no matter how small or big is gonna make a positive difference to the landscape and atmosphere in this mnistry. God bless all of you...


PRAYER POINTERS for week ending 250206:

1. YPMers will hear the Shepherd's voice and do what He says and follow Him.

"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." John 10:14-16


2. Single-mindedness and a deeper hunger for the Lord.

"No one can serve 2 masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannnot serve both God and Money." Matt 6:24

"Oh God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water." Psa 63:1


3. To rest. The Lord will bring people to pray.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Prov 3:5-6

Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Never alone: Unique, whole and loved
A valentine special

Jesus is never lonely except for one time. That time was on the cross. When he was holding the sins of world at the cross God the father had to turn his face away from him. That was the time Jesus most needed God to be with him. However Jesus was determined to finish bearing our punishment then to relieve his pain. His love for us was that great.

Except for that one time Jesus was never lonely. He was alone by choice many times but never lonely. Jesus heard God told man two times,"This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased."

Jesus rested in that love. He never lost the sense of God's love as he constantly felt the presence of God. This tangible gave Jesus a sound mind. Generally people are not balance. We get angry or soft at the wrong times or in wrong measures. Jesus is cool knowing when to angry or kind. We can see that he is whole person, a very balanced individual. Jesus knew that he was unique. whole and very much loved.

That is also how God wants us to be, unique, whole and loved. When we walk, we know that we are never alone. And we never get jealous of other people no matter what gifts they have as we are unique. We need not be lonely just because we do not have a special someone. Here is how to prepare for your life partner taking the principles that can be found in the story of Isaac and Rebekah .

Abraham thinks that Isaac is ready for marriage. He called his servant in saying,"Put your hand under my thigh. I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living, but will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac."

When God thinks that you are ready, and you want a life partner (a.k.a girlfriend) God will provide. And he will provide someone who is a believer. The problem with getting on with a non-believer is a clash in principles. You will want to pleae your partner and God, but both will clash if he/she is a non-believer. So do not get a wife from the daughters of the Canaanites but from our own country of believers, if not there will be much sorrow. We got to constantly choose who do we want to please.

Take comfort in that God will provide. Knowing this will prevent you from doing potientially stupid things out of desperation.

So the servant went. Then he prayed, "O LORD, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. See, I am standing beside this spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water."

This one is a no brainer. God will provide but we need to create the opening he can use. God does not force the girl/boy to come to you. God respects free choice. He will promote you by showing your good points to the other party but the other party will make the decision on whether you are interesting or not. Since the girl/boy does not drop from the sky we need to make ourshelves avilable. Whenever there is a group outing, go for it. Do not hole up in your room brooding in your loneliness. Make yourself known to people, you never know which unique person will catch your eye or you catching the other party's eye. GO TO WHERE THE GIRLS/BOYS ARE.

The other thing is the well. Rebekah was found at the well. Rachael was found at the well. Moses' wife was also found at the well. The well was also the place Jesus rested while preaching to the Smaritian woman that he gives a living water. Sheeps are watered at the well. In today's context we (the flock of the Good Shepherd) are being watered in the church (the well). The church is the place we receive our living waters. A life partner watered by the finest well water will be a rested, full of life and exciting. (I claim it Jesus name. Amen)

After the servant's prayer he did the next thing. He took a chance

After you have prayed and you think that God has provided. He even showed you the signs you asked for. By the way we are not to depend on signs. If you asked for a sign and you think he has shown you a sign look to the voice inside of you. Do you feel peace? The Holy Spirt will advise you in the way of your peace. If signs and the inner peace lines up take a Chance as the servant did by singling Rebekah out. If you feel disturbed inside, it is best not to rush things until you sort things out.

I forward to the story to the part where Rebekah was going to meet Isaac. Isaac knew not whether the servant will be successful or not as there is a chance he will not be according to the story. One very cool Isaac was not anxious like Philippians 4:6-7."Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Isaac was out in the field mediating when he saw Rebekah . People, concentrate on the things of God. When we concentrate on the things that matter, the other things will take care of themselves. One good way to see if you are doing the right thing is to see how anxious or desperate you are. When you are in Christ enjoying a relationship with him you will notice the the peace of God, which transcends all understanding. Let God take care of the other mundane stuff only enjoy your relationship with him. Let the greatest valentine teach you how to love others properly. Remember God created love. Let him teach us how to love.

Happy Valentine's day YPMers.

-Moses Foo

Saturday, February 11, 2006

PRAYER POINTERS EVERYONE!!!

This week's prayer pointers are done up by
Doreen.. Thanks alot Doreen!


1) Purity and holiness for YPMers especially in BGR relationships.

- Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. Leviticus 19:2

- Guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life. Prob 4:23


2. People will continue to come to YPM

- Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these shall be added unto you. Matt 6:33

-Lonely YPMers (that they won't feel lonely and have friends)

- A friend loves at all times. Prov 17: 17



3. Strong identity in Christ as YPMers (overcomers)

- We are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. Rom 8:37

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