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Luke 18:1-8 1. Jesus thinks it is important for us to learn how to pray. 2. When we pray, we are not to lose heart. 3. There are many things in life we can pray for - goods, guilt, acts of God etc 4. Need to be convinced God hears 5. The point is not whether we can get an answer but if Jesus can find faith. 6. What do you have faith for today? 7. Will Jesus find faith in our hearts and homes? Enemies of faith 1. Resignation 2. Coping 3. Numb 4. Bitterness 5. Tiredness 6. Self-centeredness 7. Self-loathing Areas needing faith 1. Forgiveness of others 2. Injustice 3. Sickness/health 4. Loss 5. Bondage from sin 6. Broken relationships 7. Abuse 8. Lack & poverty 9. Anxiety & depression 10. Blindness & deception 11. Change in transition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Today's sermon and so apt.  "Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Ye

A group that I will remember quite fondly. Of all the courses I've ran since last year, this has to be the most challenging one by far.  The start of the week was shrouded with a lot of doubts and uncertainties. I wasn't confident I could keep this group together because of how separated they were. I found myself battling with a lot of negative thoughts and even the comments I passed to my colleagues weren't encouraging as well. It made my spirit very heavy. I don't recall being desperate enough to pray to ask for guidance but I knew I was at my wits ends. I believe in those low moments, God saw through my thoughts and emotions. And truly, He knows what to give even before I would utter my requests. This is how big my God is.  He paved the way for me to speak right into their hearts and I don't believe it is of any coincidence when we had that HTHT session on Tues night. I felt that broke something in the group and in the subsequent days, the group's dy

Almost there....almost there. My biggest investment ever!  The journey that started last Sept is almost coming to a completion. The last few months and especially weeks were spent putting in the finer details - choosing materials, colours, furniture etc Whilst it was fun hunting for furniture it was quite a stressful experience also as the $$$ came out fast and furious.  Nevertheless I know that this is all worthwhile as it will be an investment that will exceed my earthly expectations. My God who is able to care for all the birds and provide a home for them will give to His daughter even more. I'm thankful every time I recount the provision He lavished on me and I believe His blessings will continue to flow through and out of this house that He has lovingly provided.  "Who am I, that the lord of all the earth Would care to know my name Would care to feel my hurt? Who am I, that the bright and morning star Would choose to light the way For my ever wanderin