Encouragement! :)

I would like to encourage all of you in 3 ways.

First, fasting. For those of you who are fasting, i would just like to say it is a commitment between you and God. No one can force you what to fast or how long to fast. Nobody is going to scold you for being unable to keep your fast. But remember, it is a promise between you and GOD! And when you make a promise, you do your best to keep it! When you feel weak, tired, feeling that it is too tough or when the temptation is just too much, here are some steps you can take. 1) STOP whatever you are doing. 2) PRAY to God for help! 3) Experience how God deliver you from the temptations!

Second, evangelism. There are 2 problems people usually face. 1) Scared to evangelise. 2) Sad when you fail to bring people to church after evangelising. For the first point on scared to evangelise, i just want to say that it will not be you telling others about God, it will be the Holy Spirit! Do not be afraid! Once you start, God will help you ALL THE WAY! Ask God to give you the opportunity to evangelise! BUT do not ignore the opportunity God gave you! For the second point on being sad when you fail to bring people to church after evangelising, i just want to say keep up the good work! I am sure God is happy with you! Remember this, YOU sow the seeds in people's life, BUT God makes the seed grow! Whatever the outcome, do not be sad, DO YOUR BEST AND LET GOD DO THE REST! Praise God!

Thirdly, your behaviour. (taken from 40 DAY 09 'when darkness falls' 08 July). God loves sinners and welcomes them into His house, AND SO SHOULD WE. But both Old and New Testaments severely warn those who have been forgiven, cleansed, and enlightened (believers), and yet persist in their old life of sin. This means that if you are a believer and YET you continue to sin and refuse to change your sinful lifestyle, God will be more angry at you compared to non-believers.

Conclusion: Ask yourself this question. How different am i before and after i accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour? Is there a great difference or a tiny one? Lastly, i would like to encourage all of you to rely on God no matter what happens! God will always be there! Every year, every month, every week, every day, every hour, every minute and every second! Nobody would be there for you every second of the day, including your family and friends EXCEPT God! GOD LOVES YOU! DO YOU?