Be Blessed

If you are reading this on Sunday Morning, October 18, after 8:30am when this document will post, please know that I am praying for you.

Around the world today people continue to study the books of the Acts of the Apostles using a series of bible studies and handouts I posted a few years back. For each of you I pray for the same power of God the Holy Spirit infused into the lives of Peter, James, and John to stand strong in their faith, and boldly preach the Good News of salvation in Christ the risen Lord.

For those of you who are tired, depressed, or lonely today, I pray for you to know the power of the presence of Jesus Christ in your life right this minute, wherever you are, whatever your circumstances, He is present with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is your strength. He is your comfort. He is your peace. Say his name… Jesus!

For those of you who are grieving from a death of a loved one or friend, I pray for you to know the peace of God in these trying days. The pain of grief is a real thing. But Jesus too knows this pain. He stood over the city of Jerusalem and wept tears of grief for those who refused to believe in Him as Messiah. The pain of your grief is near to His heart. The psalmist says that he captures all your tears and stores them up. He sees you. He will ease your pain of grief over time. I’m praying that you will trust Him more today than ever before in your life. Feel Him holding your hand. Know that His loving arms are wrapped around you.

For those of you who are suffering from illness small or great, I am praying that the Great Healer, Jehovah Rapha, will heal you, and restore life unto you. I pray it selfishly. I pray it because I know with absolute certainty that it will bring Jesus great glory to see you fully restored.

For the brothers and sisters around the world today I am praying that Jesus will move into your life today in powerful and tangible ways. That when the Spirit moves, there will only be one explanation.

God did this. To Him alone be all honor, and glory, and praise.

So let it be.