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Great Lent: The Season of Fasting

...God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” When words fail you and your mind is busy and cluttered, I have found this to be most helpful in stilling and focusing the mind completely on God. This practise dates back to around the 4th century when monks endeavoured to do as Paul instructed when he wrote to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). The prayer is simple and easy to remember, with the point that you can pray it anywhere, anytime when you want to focus; or during contemplative prayer when you have time to really focus on each word and phrase and its meaning. It is said that this prayer contains the essence of the Gospel, and so praying it conti...

?️ How Do I Become a Christian? A message for Muslims seeking to understand the way of Christ

...n God’s mercy — not your own good deeds 5. What If I’m Afraid? Many Muslims who become Christians worry about their family, friends, or safety. You are not alone. Jesus understands your fear, and He honours your courage. “Everyone who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32) There are Christians who will walk with you, pray with you, and protect your journey. You’re not alone. 6. A Simple Prayer to Begin You don’t need fancy words. You can speak to God from your heart. Here’s a simple example: “God, I believe You are the one true God. I believe that Jesus is You...