Comments on: Does God Answer our Prayers? http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/ What Christians should know about Islamic background, history and culture. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:13:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Elizabeth L http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-8722 Elizabeth L Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:07:33 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-8722 Thanks Rob for your encouragement. All my fears are being washed away in the presence of Jesus :) God bless Liz Thanks Rob for your encouragement.

All my fears are being washed away in the presence of Jesus :)

God bless

Liz

]]> By: Rob http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-8628 Rob Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:12:02 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-8628 Does God answer prayer? Absolutely! Perhaps not always in the way or timing that I want, but He always answers. In other words, He may say one of three things, "Yes," "No," or "Wait." When I wanted to get married, He said, "Wait." I'm glad He did and I did. When I had brain cancer and wanted to continue being a dad, He said, "Yes." Other times, He says, "No." Like when I want revenge or to be unforgiving, lazy or unloving. Even when He says no to something I think should really be done (like heal another friend of cancer) I know His decision is always best and is rooted in His good purposes for eternity. Does God answer prayer? Absolutely! Perhaps not always in the way or timing that I want, but He always answers. In other words, He may say one of three things, “Yes,” “No,” or “Wait.” When I wanted to get married, He said, “Wait.” I’m glad He did and I did. When I had brain cancer and wanted to continue being a dad, He said, “Yes.” Other times, He says, “No.” Like when I want revenge or to be unforgiving, lazy or unloving. Even when He says no to something I think should really be done (like heal another friend of cancer) I know His decision is always best and is rooted in His good purposes for eternity.

]]> By: Rob http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-8626 Rob Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:59:39 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-8626 Great challenge! I agree with all my heart your wish that "Christians would find the real God and real Jesus." There is much we are mistaken about. May I suggest the same, too, for those who are Muslims? Clearly Islam deeply honors Jesus as a prophet. Muhammad did the same. How can we learn more? I would suggest reading the very scriptures that Muhammad honored and speak the most about Jesus, the Injil, which was in it's current form in the day of Muhammad. Great challenge! I agree with all my heart your wish that “Christians would find the real God and real Jesus.” There is much we are mistaken about. May I suggest the same, too, for those who are Muslims? Clearly Islam deeply honors Jesus as a prophet. Muhammad did the same. How can we learn more? I would suggest reading the very scriptures that Muhammad honored and speak the most about Jesus, the Injil, which was in it’s current form in the day of Muhammad.

]]> By: Rob http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-8623 Rob Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:47:03 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-8623 Linguistically, the word "Allah" predated Muhammad by many centuries and certainly refers to the Creator. Look up the etymology of the English word "God" and you'll find a hazy history, not linked to any Greek or Hebrew word (which doesn't matter) but no more (or less) descriptive of our Creator than Allah. Even if someone today has a different view of God today (by brother told me he thinks God is sadistic or has a terrible sense of humor) that doesn't mean we shouldn't use the name "God" in conversation. Our effort needs to be to clarify His character and what He wants from us and for us. Linguistically, the word “Allah” predated Muhammad by many centuries and certainly refers to the Creator. Look up the etymology of the English word “God” and you’ll find a hazy history, not linked to any Greek or Hebrew word (which doesn’t matter) but no more (or less) descriptive of our Creator than Allah. Even if someone today has a different view of God today (by brother told me he thinks God is sadistic or has a terrible sense of humor) that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t use the name “God” in conversation. Our effort needs to be to clarify His character and what He wants from us and for us.

]]> By: Rob http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-8622 Rob Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:41:22 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-8622 Elizabeth, I appreciate your boldness. No need to apologize. Just be aware that anyone on the planet with internet access can read your post and details you make available on this site. Of course, that kind of openness brought Jesus, Paul, Peter and others a good deal of suffering. I believe our friend in admin is just saying, "Make sure your eyes are open as you share, even if boldly." May the living God be your guide. Elizabeth, I appreciate your boldness. No need to apologize. Just be aware that anyone on the planet with internet access can read your post and details you make available on this site. Of course, that kind of openness brought Jesus, Paul, Peter and others a good deal of suffering. I believe our friend in admin is just saying, “Make sure your eyes are open as you share, even if boldly.” May the living God be your guide.

]]> By: Elizabeth Low http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-7363 Elizabeth Low Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:01:17 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-7363 hi TDI, i understand...i will try my best and all to be sensitive when it comes to security issues. Please clarify what you mean by posting too many details on public websites? So far i have only share that on my facebook profile. Have i gone a bit too far in trying to promote to my church members to join the global event? If so, i sincerely apologise for my insensitivity and lack of wisdom. I will make sure from now on to keep it simple and discrete as much as possible. God bless, ' ' Elizabeth Low :) hi TDI,

i understand…i will try my best and all to be sensitive when it comes to security issues.

Please clarify what you mean by posting too many details on public websites?

So far i have only share that on my facebook profile. Have i gone a bit too far in trying to promote to my church members to join the global event?

If so, i sincerely apologise for my insensitivity and lack of wisdom.

I will make sure from now on to keep it simple and discrete as much as possible.

God bless, ‘
‘
Elizabeth Low :)

]]> By: TDI http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-7362 TDI Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:57:39 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-7362 Thanks Elizabeth, I'll send you an email regarding your questions below. Please be aware of security issues when posting too many details on public websites. Blessings, Admin Thanks Elizabeth,
I’ll send you an email regarding your questions below. Please be aware of security issues when posting too many details on public websites. Blessings, Admin

]]> By: Elizabeth Low http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-7360 Elizabeth Low Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:20:54 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-7360 A testimony i would like to share that may encourage you to love and pray for the muslims- for our heart to intertwine with the heart of God for muslims: God planted this thought- desire in my heart and spirit tonight when i was on my way to a missionary prayer meeting at my church... (as i was reading the booklet-30 days of prayer for the muslim world-2009 trying to seeking understanding of the muslims values, cultures, their understanding of jesus christ and the christian faith)- God reminded me of what ISLAM means to Him- in just five words " I SO LOVED ALL MUSLIMS"- These words were spoken by one of the guest speakers, a westerner who has a heart of God's love for the muslim world, who came to speak in my church at one of our annual missionary convention many years ago. This truly reflects the missionary heart of God for His people. His heartbeat for all people- He desires all people to come to know Him. In this respect, when He reminded me of these five words, He revealed His heart to me- His deep love for all muslims. May i challenge you to humble yourselves, seek God's face and pray for our neighbours- the muslims....instead of trying to win an argument with the muslims about who is right, who is wrong. As much as there are many muslims who still has a limited vague understanding of what christian faith truly means, their understanding of Jesus Christ, and the Trinity, we too as christians we also have a vague and limited understanding of the muslims faith, culture...values...etc. If God can soften my heart towards muslims and change my atttiude and understanding of muslims, He can do the same for you too, if you let Him. This major change in my attitude towards muslims is not based on my emotions. But rather as an act of will. Not by my willpower or determination. But by God's power and His grace. Let us all seeking understanding of the muslims world- their culture, their beliefs, values and respect them and sees them the way God sees them. It is a reminder to all of us that it is not our job to convict muslims....of sin and judgement. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that convicts the hearts of many and It is God himself to do the transforming work. Our job as Christians is to seek God and pray for the muslims and love them as our neighbours. i hope that challenges you and speaks to your heart. Let us all be united together in the Spirit of love to pray for our dear neighbours, the muslims and reflect Christ-like love to them...in our actions and let our lives truly reflect God's glory, his beauty, his love, his majesty, and splendor- thats what Jesus, as Son of God means!! His kingship and Lordship, His majesty, power and splendor!! God bless you all....may all our hearts together intertwined with the heart of God for the muslim world. In awe of the One who gave it all for me, Elizabeth A testimony i would like to share that may encourage you to love and pray for the muslims- for our heart to intertwine with the heart of God for muslims:

God planted this thought- desire in my heart and spirit tonight when i was on my way to a missionary prayer meeting at my church… (as i was reading the booklet-30 days of prayer for the muslim world-2009 trying to seeking understanding of the muslims values, cultures, their understanding of jesus christ and the christian faith)- God reminded me of what ISLAM means to Him- in just five words ” I SO LOVED ALL MUSLIMS”- These words were spoken by one of the guest speakers, a westerner who has a heart of God’s love for the muslim world, who came to speak in my church at one of our annual missionary convention many years ago.

This truly reflects the missionary heart of God for His people. His heartbeat for all people- He desires all people to come to know Him. In this respect, when He reminded me of these five words, He revealed His heart to me- His deep love for all muslims.

May i challenge you to humble yourselves, seek God’s face and pray for our neighbours- the muslims….instead of trying to win an argument with the muslims about who is right, who is wrong.
As much as there are many muslims who still has a limited vague understanding of what christian faith truly means, their understanding of Jesus Christ, and the Trinity, we too as christians we also have a vague and limited understanding of the muslims faith, culture…values…etc.

If God can soften my heart towards muslims and change my atttiude and understanding of muslims, He can do the same for you too, if you let Him.

This major change in my attitude towards muslims is not based on my emotions. But rather as an act of will. Not by my willpower or determination. But by God’s power and His grace.

Let us all seeking understanding of the muslims world- their culture, their beliefs, values and respect them and sees them the way God sees them.

It is a reminder to all of us that it is not our job to convict muslims….of sin and judgement. It is by the power of the Holy Spirit that convicts the hearts of many and It is God himself to do the transforming work. Our job as Christians is to seek God and pray for the muslims and love them as our neighbours.

i hope that challenges you and speaks to your heart.

Let us all be united together in the Spirit of love to pray for our dear neighbours, the muslims and reflect Christ-like love to them…in our actions and let our lives truly reflect God’s glory, his beauty, his love, his majesty, and splendor- thats what Jesus, as Son of God means!! His kingship and Lordship, His majesty, power and splendor!!

God bless you all….may all our hearts together intertwined with the heart of God for the muslim world.

In awe of the One who gave it all for me,
Elizabeth

]]> By: Elizabeth Low http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-7359 Elizabeth Low Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:01:11 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-7359 hi, my name is Elizabeth Low. I attend CrossCulture Church of Christ regularly. My passion is to make Christ known to all people, and to capture God's missionary heart and love for His people. A short testimony i would like to share briefly is that God recently has changed my heart, attitude, ideas and understanding of muslims. More than that, He has planted a seed of love in my heart to pray for the Muslims and the Islamic world. Recently i managed to grab hold of the booklet-30 Days of Prayer 2009 for the muslim world, at my church last sunday after church service. I would like to get more involved in this prayer focus on muslims- My question is, is there a weekly prayer group set up already by committed christians in Australia (i m from melb)whom i can unite with them together in prayer for the muslims? Another question i would like to ask is, how can i support this ministry financially? I dont have a credit card- so i cant donate my funds electronically to you. Is there another alternative i could contribute financially? Thanks for your listening ears.... God bless... May God continue to use you in a mighty way, to bring all glory to Him, that your heart will interwine with His heart for the muslim world. In Jesus, Elizabeth Low :) hi, my name is Elizabeth Low. I attend CrossCulture Church of Christ regularly. My passion is to make Christ known to all people, and to capture God’s missionary heart and love for His people. A short testimony i would like to share briefly is that God recently has changed my heart, attitude, ideas and understanding of muslims. More than that, He has planted a seed of love in my heart to pray for the Muslims and the Islamic world. Recently i managed to grab hold of the booklet-30 Days of Prayer 2009 for the muslim world, at my church last sunday after church service. I would like to get more involved in this prayer focus on muslims- My question is, is there a weekly prayer group set up already by committed christians in Australia (i m from melb)whom i can unite with them together in prayer for the muslims?

Another question i would like to ask is, how can i support this ministry financially?
I dont have a credit card- so i cant donate my funds electronically to you. Is there another alternative i could contribute financially?

Thanks for your listening ears….

God bless…

May God continue to use you in a mighty way, to bring all glory to Him, that your heart will interwine with His heart for the muslim world.

In Jesus,
Elizabeth Low :)

]]> By: agape http://www.30-days.net/testimony/pananswer/comment-page-1/#comment-7355 agape Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:29:58 +0000 http://30-days.net/reveal/pananswer/#comment-7355 Christianity should have a Da'wah requirement like the Muslims. They encourage each other in their Faith and invite outsiders to know more about Islam. Instead of reading a website, we should invite Muslim friends to share the Eucharist with us, and sing hymns with us in our churches. Some of us have been invited to pray with them. Muslims should read the Gospels to understand the Christian truth of redemption, hope and endless love. And people should study the history of each others religions so we can have more understanding of each other. Displays of chauvinism like some of these comments will never be as powerful as beautiful preaching stemming from true belief. Christianity should have a Da’wah requirement like the Muslims. They encourage each other in their Faith and invite outsiders to know more about Islam. Instead of reading a website, we should invite Muslim friends to share the Eucharist with us, and sing hymns with us in our churches. Some of us have been invited to pray with them. Muslims should read the Gospels to understand the Christian truth of redemption, hope and endless love. And people should study the history of each others religions so we can have more understanding of each other. Displays of chauvinism like some of these comments will never be as powerful as beautiful preaching stemming from true belief.

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