No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it – 1 Corinthians 10:13, NKJV Temptation is something we all face. Even Jesus… Read More Facing Temptation
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted – Psalm 25:16, NASB At some point in our lives, we may have experienced loneliness. I experienced after losing both my parents and my son within months of each other in 2019. Although I had loved ones and friends who sent… Read More Loneliness
I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord – Psalm 77:1, 2 Sometimes God allows trials in our lives, but don’t be discouraged. It’s always for a good reason. It could be Him trying to… Read More When Overwhelmed, Seek God
My name is Mingmei and I’m in desperate need of your prayers. My son’s school is teaching him and other children to hate God and to distrust their Christian parents. Before he started school, I told my son about God’s creation and he believed it. But after being taught at school, he is a… Read More Mingmei’s Plea
The poor shall eat and be satisfied – Psalm 22:26 He will rescue the poor when they cry to him; he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them.13 He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them.14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious to… Read More The Poor and Needy
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O Lord have never abandoned anyone who searches for You (Psalm 9:9, 10) Whenever I am in trouble the first One I run to is the Lord. In Him I find… Read More Never Abandoned
“Oh, Grandma, I didn’t know that you had company.” Clara’s eyes shifted from her to Father Kowalski. “Good evening, Pastor Kowalski.” It took a moment for him to reply because he was taken aback by how she looked, all dressed up. “Good evening, Clara.” Mrs. Siri beamed. “You look lovely, Clara.” “Thanks, Grandma.” “She’s going… Read More The Kiss
The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer (Psalm 6:9) During the tough times when it seems that no end is in sight, plead with the Lord to show you mercy. Know that He will answer you because of His great compassion. It hurts Him to see you hurting and He… Read More The Lord Will Answer
I cry out to the Lord with my voice; With my voice to the Lord I make my supplication. I pour out my complaint before Him; I declare before Him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Then You knew my path. In the way in which I walk They have secretly set a snare for me – Psalm 142:1-3,… Read More Cry Out
Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a youth – Jeremiah 1:6 When God called me to be a pastor, I was scared. I felt that at 26, I was too young to be lead the congregation of a megachurch here in Birmingham, Alabama but while I was praying about it, the… Read More Called
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