Day 22 "Mat 6:9-15"

>> Timeless Principles:
v13:
We need to rely on God to overcome temptation, hence we should pray to God to give us strength (1 Cor 10:13).

>> Specific Words:
v13:
I need to pray to God continuously/be alert in order to overcome temptation (1 Pet 5:8-9). If I rely on myself alone, I'll keep failing.
Q1:
- We can ask God to establish His kingdom on earth through prayer, therefore prayer ushers God's kingdom on earth.
- We can improve this fallen world by praying for the coming of God's kingdom, because it'll usher more of God's presence and authority in this world.
Q2:
- Usually I ask God to search my heart (Ps 139:23-24) to reveal to me areas in my life that is not pleasing to Him. I also try to solve conflicts as fast as possible (Mat 18:15-17).
Q3:
I realised that I haven't really ask God for His strength to help me to overcome temptation. I've been relying on my strength alone, hence often can be a bit more legalistic and lose the joy. Jesus' teaching inspired me to be conscious in asking for God's protection and help continuously (Mark 14:38).

>> Applications:
- Pray continually to God and be alert to be able to overcome temptation (1 Pet 5:8-9, Mark 14:28)
- Pray to usher God's kingdom on this fallen world

>> Spiritual experiences:
- Last nite I felt a bit discouraged coz I found it hard to understand the concept of CTE. I really would like to submit my Lit Review by tomorrow & yet I still didn't understand the most important concept for my thesis. However, I just spoke out the verses and try to memorise it too. I didn't want to give up so easily. I'd like to be more determine to finish what I've to do, coz every struggle in life is God's opportunity to help me grow. I remember the time when I was still in high school that I almost usually fight from behind everytime I was losing in a sport competition. I found that I had much more determination than today. Hope that as I meditate on God's Words more, I can be more determine as a person, hence experience more victories in life.
- Praise God that Elis & Pearline were willing to help out to do the duties for Fri CG. It's my fault that I hadn't sent the roster earlier. May God help me more... : )