15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. (Ephesians 1:15-16)

We all want our families and friends to get saved. Sometimes we resort to unbiblical means like manipulation or force. When they do not respond positively, we become upset. So, we try even harder. The more we force it, however, the more they resist. We fail to understand how persistent prayer plays a vital role in helping them come to faith in Christ. But it's not just about prayer. We must know what to pray for.

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The salvation of anyone requires persistent prayer for grace, genuine conversion, and continuous growth.

Here is an interview I did with Dr. Francis Espinola who is based in Texas, USA (that's why it is in English). I hope you can learn something about spiritual leadership from this conversation.

11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession —— to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:11-14)

What is God doing in human history? When we look at all the evils and suffering in the world, it's easy to think that God has left us to fend for ourselves. We may conclude that all we can really do is just make the best out of this dark and evil world. But this is not true. God is doing something very important. He is creating a people for Himself throughout human history. In the end, His wisdom will be proven true and right, to the praise of His glory!

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God is at work in the world throughout history, redeeming a people for Himself.

This is the Interview with the Online Events Team conducted by Pastora Gina Baylon which was featured during one of our worship services.

With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment —— to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. (Ephesians 1:8b-10)

Our common default is to think of our problems or concerns and then blow them up out of proportion so that it becomes the only reality that we can think of. Consequently, we become discouraged, depressed, and afraid of what the future holds. So, as a response, we try to control our lives to avoid this negative future from ever happening. The result is that we continue to become discouraged, depressed, and afraid of what the future holds. This is human foolishness. In contrast, the Gospel gives us wisdom and understanding about the future. And it results in joy and peace.

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People are concerned about the end times, especially when they think about their unsaved loved ones. They know that unbelievers will suffer the wrath of God on Judgment Day. Understandably, some Christians feel relieved knowing that they will be spared from all these. They believe that they will be "raptured" just before the Tribulation. But is this really God's plan? In the Book of Revelation, God shows us that the church is actually called to evangelize the world until the very end.

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. (Ephesians 1:7-8a)

Our guilt makes us feel ashamed before God. We also cannot draw near to Him because we are afraid that He will punish us. So we try so hard to be right, to be good. Some of us, of course, give up eventually because it is indeed so hard. It's like climbing a high mountain that never ends. We are always reminded of our failures and sins. Others also remind us. The devil reminds us. So, we are doomed to repeat the endless cycle of guilt, shame, and fear. Thank God that through Jesus Christ we can receive the free gift of forgiveness and reconciliation with God once and for all.

What Christ has done is more important than what we have done.

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In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will — 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. (Ephesians 1:4b-6)

All of us experience some form of rejection from the time that we are young until the time that we become adults. We respond to this rejection in different ways. Some of us put up walls to protect ourselves from further rejection. Others become clingy and insecure, afraid of being rejected again and again. Only through the Gospel can we experience true acceptance and unconditional love from God once and for all.

Only in Christ are we truly accepted and loved unconditionally and eternally.

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A lot of people, both old and young, love the experience of worship. They love the music, the look and feel of the stage, the walls, the ceiling, the floor, the lights, the crowds, etc. It's so exciting. Who wouldn't want to worship in that kind of atmosphere? But wait. Is that why we worship God?

We worship God for what He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives through Christ Jesus our Lord.

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Today, many of our conversations, especially on social media, are shallow. They are usually about issues or concerns that often skim the surface of things. We don't really want to talk about what is truly important -- our relationship with God and His will for our lives. Whether with family or with friends, how can we put God at the center of our conversations again?

We need God-centered conversations that can restore people's focus on God.

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