Choose faith over fear with inspiring stories of God's promises and guidance. Strengthen your faith and embrace His purpose for you. The Garden Of Gethsemane Jesus helps us when we are struggling to submit to God's Will. Jonah: God's Will prevails God's Will is always is done despite our disobedience Matthew 26:36-46 Jonah 1-3 When you are struggling to walk in love or surrender to God's will, how can you relate with Jesus ? Have you ever struggled with disobedience/faith? How can Jonah's story encourage you? More Information More Information Genesis 15 - 22 Abraham, Sarah & Isaac Righteous by Faith. Yet, still Human. Have you experienced a moment where you had to let go of your own understanding and have faith in God's promises? More Information The Lord is Faithful Hebrews 11 THE JUST LIVE BY FAITH The Rainbow Covenant Faith Through the Storm Psalm 40: Faith preserving trial "I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps." (Psalm 40:1-2) God promises to protect and guide His followers in His truth and safety, preventing us from falling or being led astray (Psalm 91:1-2, Psalm 121:3, John 16:13). God is always working in our lives, He never slumbers (Psalm 121:3). You matter to God, which is why He tests your faith in fire - He is shaping you, transforming you and healing you for the Kingdom of Heaven with God (1 Peter 1:7). It will not necessarily look like our expectations of success, nor will it be comfortable or happy but for your good. Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. Hebrews 11:5 - By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

You are not alone in your suffering. You may feel like God has forsaken or forgotten you but God promises He will NEVER forget you (Isaiah 49:14-15, Deuteronomy 31:6) Isaiah 41:10 You may not fit in, your companions and even family members may come against you, loneliness can test your faith - "Aren't people supposed to show us God's grace and love? especially those of the Church...?" Isaiah 41:10 reminds us of an unshakable truth: You are never alone in this world despite how people treat you. Jesus walks beside us, guiding us through every shadow and uncertainty of this life into His glorious light (John 15:18-21). Though the enemy may instill doubt, and though life’s burdens may feel too heavy, you have nothing to fear because God is on your side, man cannot go against you (Romans 8:31, Psalm 118:6). Jesus is with you, shielding you from every attack. His presence dispels the darkness and will fill you with the strength and courage to keep moving forward (Isaiah 62:8, Isaiah 49:5). Even though evil may surround you, Jesus will hold you with His righteous hand, and His light will guide you through the darkest of alleys (psalm 23:4). You may stumble, but you will not fall because our Savior is by your side. His promise is sure: He will uphold you, strengthen you, and deliver you from every danger (Isaiah 40:30-31, Isaiah 40:29, Isaiah 25:4). When you feel like life is closing in, remember: Jesus has already won the battle (1 Corinthians 15:57). You may face unimaginable difficulties, but through Jesus, you will overcome (1 John 4:4). Let His light fill your heart with hope and know that He is leading you into peace, security, and everlasting joy (Isaiah 61:3). "So do not fear, for I am with you." Everyday of your life is filled with the presence of God (Psalms 139:7-12). God promises to be with you here, now and always. Wherever you are right now as you’re reading these words, God is with you. When you took your first breath, God was there (Jeremiah 1:5). When you are in your darkest moments, God is with you. Wherever you have been, wherever you are, wherever you will be—God is there too. So do not be afraid, you are not alone. How do you see glimpses of God's presence in your everyday life? 1 "Do not be dismayed, for I am your God." We will all have moments of feeling discouraged. God understands what it means to have hard days and tears. God does not expect you to be perfect, He offers you His strength (Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13). It is not about looking like you have it all together; it is about knowing God alone holds us together. Sometimes , we can’t feel it, see it, or imagine it but our victory is still sure in Jesus Christ (Deuteronomy 20:4, Corinthians 15:57). Not because of us or anything we do, but because of the undefeatable God who lives within us. 2 "I will strengthen you and help you." Jesus wept too, He understands your pain. As God strengthened Jesus in His most sorrowful and vulnerable moments, God will strengthen and help you. John 11:32-36: When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” he asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”' Mark 14:32-42: Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.” He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. And He said , “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.” You will never have to rely only on your own strength or resources to do God's Will, let His grace work through you. You will never be too weak because you have Christ, our saviour, living within you (Galatians 2:20) Nothing is too hard for YOUR God, which means nothing he has called you to do today will be too hard for you. What do you need God's help with today? 3 "I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." 4 " You pushed me violently, that I might fall, But the LORD helped me." (Psalms 118:13-18) Though you may fall, you will not be utterly cast down; For the Lord will uphold you with His hand (Psalms 37:24). God's hand is always there to lift you back up and save you (Psalm 108:6). When you fall down and feel like you can't get up, when you feel like you can't do another day, God will uphold you with his Righteous right hand (Psalm 37:23-24). You are not walking this life in your own strength. God, Creator of this world is holding your hand. God's righteous hand executes justice and judgement (Isaiah 50:11). He promises to protect you in your hardest and darkest moments (Psalm 23:4). God's presence is always with us through the Holy Spirit guiding us in truth (John 16:13). We make mistakes because we all fall short of the glory of God but it's okay, rely on the never-changing one Jesus to help you (Romans 3:23). "For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you." (Isaiah 41:13). 'The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly. The right hand of the Lord is exalted; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly.' - Psalms 118:15-16 (Isaiah 41:11-13) Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; They shall be as nothing, And those who strive with you shall perish. You shall seek them and not find them— Those who contended with you. Those who war against you Shall be as nothing, As a nonexistent thing. 'For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’' Matthew 28:20: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Through Faith in Jesus Christ, we receive God's Spirit, Our Helper (John 14:25-26): Luke 24:49 “And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.” ' John 14:16-20 'And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. “A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also. At that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. ' Jesus removed the veil: separation between God and Humans because of sin (II Corinthians 3:14) so we can pray to God anytime and anywhere. David writes in Psalms 139:7-12 "Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." Prophet Jonah attempted to run away from God's plan but could not escape (Jonah 1:3). Remind yourself of God's promises and eternal presence. Allow God to speak to you through His Holy Spirit granted by Jesus & His Word. Moments of Isolation can be an invitation to talk with God just like Jesus did (Luke 5:16). Emmanuel; God be with you in Jesus' name, amen. The Holy Spirit: Your Companion Isaiah 41:9 'You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its farthest regions, And said to you, ‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away:' NOT ALONE IN YOUR SUFFERING Looked Over/Left Out/Less Than Isaiah 49:14-15: 'But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And my Lord has forgotten me.” “Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you.' In God's Word, we see examples of several people who suffered and were also not perfect in their walk of faith (Romans 15:4-5 , 1 Peter 5:9). You may be able to identify with Joseph’s abandonment, Moses’ insecurity, David’s anxiety, Elijah’s depression, or Jonah’s anger. Everyone recorded in the Bible experienced a form of vulnerability to sin we can relate to. Each person struggled yet God helped them, they sinned yet God still used them. All grew stronger in faith as a result of suffering. As we read the testimonies of God’s people recorded in the Bible, we are able understand that we are not alone and can learn from God's power in their testimonies. God relates to you in your suffering. Christ was “made in every respect like us” (Hebrews 2:17) and faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin (Hebrews 4:15). Because of this, Jesus is uniquely qualified to be our “merciful and faithful High Priest” (Hebrews 2:17), able to empathise fully with every aspect of the human condition. Whether we feel physical pain, endure rejections and abandonment, or feel weary or sad; Christ has felt it too. No matter what our circumstance, the Lord is able to connect with our experience. Because Christ has stood in our shoes, we can keep our eyes fixed on him, as “the champion who initiates and perfects our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). We grow closer to Christ by “Sharing in his death” through our suffering, and enjoying His unconditional mercies and grace every day along the way, (Philippians 3:10-11). W e are never alone. Jesus is our faithful and merciful companion on the journey. As God promised, He will always be with you (Matthew 28:20). WE ARE NEVER ALONE ! PRAISE BE TO JESUS CHRIST

Our strength comes from THE LORD. When you feel weak or incapable, God encourages you to rely on His Spirit. Testimonies in the Bible give us insight into God's ability to deliver and save. Joshua 1:9 Be Strong and Courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. God's Strength "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty " The God who rescued Daniel from the lions den (Daniel 6:22), Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the furnace (Daniel 3:8-25) , Moses and the Israelites (Exodus 14:30-31) will save you too. Romans 8:31-34 God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Prayer inspired by Psalms 25 'Turn Yourself to me, and have mercy on me, For I am desolate and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses! Look on my affliction and my pain, And forgive all my sins. Keep my soul, and deliver me; Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in You. Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait for You. Redeem Israel, O God, Out of all their troubles!' "This situation may be bigger than me but God is BIGGER" Sovereign (Adjective) : possessing supreme or ultimate power. We have a sovereign God , Maker of the Heavens and Earth, (Acts 4;24). He has power above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all (Ephesians 1:21-23): God defeated multiple giants through His people such as Moses with the Israelites, and David with his men. "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty" (1 Samuel 17:45). Goliath was taken down by the power of God resting on young David; who was appointed kingship by God. These testimonies exemplify how God can overcome all the things we view as giants in our lives. David did not defeat Goliath because he was strong. God's power empowered him to defend the people of God who were being threatened. Your "Goliath" could be an upcoming meeting, or school project. Just like King David, God will use you for His Glory. It doesn't matter how big the problem is, God is bigger than them ALL so let your requests be known and Let God protect you in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:5-9). When nobody understands you, remember God does. God fashioned our hearts, He knows us all individually (Psalms 33:15). God knows your struggles, needs, fears and pain before you can express it to Him (Matthew 6:8). He knows all of your heart and mind even when you don't (Jeremiah 17:10, Romans 8:27-29).God knows what you can handle and what you can't (1 Corinthians 10:13), and despite your weaknesses, He loves you perfectly in return to give Jesus Christ to save you (John 3:16). The Holy Spirit searches all things and knows the thoughts of all men and God (I Corinthians 2:10-16, Colossians 3:11). God wants us to come to Him for understanding, because only He knows your whole life. God gives understanding and wisdom generously (James 1:5). Keep asking him for understanding, He won't be mad at you for asking. The source of our strength comes from God (Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 18:39). Our help comes from Jehovah Jireh, our provider (Psalm 121:1-2). We all fall short of the Glory of God, it is God who works in us to accomplish great things (Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:13). God wants us to surrender to Him and believe. Surrender the need to fight every battle your way and let the God of peace take control. The way we connect to our Heavenly Father is through Jesus (John 14:6). Jesus is the solid foundation we can fall upon that cannot be shaken (2 Timothy 2:19); that doesn't mean we won't get overwhelmed or never make mistakes, it means we FALL upon God and He will uphold us with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). God is our refuge, our safety tower (Psalm 61:3). Do you believe that it is possible for God to deliver you the same way that He delivered Moses and the Israelites? How can you pray for God's strength in areas of your life where you need it most right now? How does God's strength differ from human strength? What are the unique characteristics of God's strength that you appreciate? Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong , became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Judges 14:6 The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him so that he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. But he told neither his father nor his mother what he had done. Psalm 77:14-15 Our strength comes from the arm of the Lord of Redemption: You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples. You have with Your arm redeemed Your people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah Our security and strength comes from trusting in God's power and grace, not in human or animal strength: Psalms 33:16-17 No king is saved by the multitude of an army; A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain hope for safety ; Neither shall it deliver any by its great strength. Psalm 147: 10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 31 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD. 1 Corinthians 3:21 Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours. And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s. 1 Corinthians 4:9-10 For I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last, as men condemned to death; for we have been made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men. We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! Psalm 144:1-2 Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle— My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. Psalm 135:10-11 He defeated many nations And slew mighty kings— Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, And all the kingdoms of Canaan Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. Psalm 35:10 All my bones shall say, “LORD, who is like You, Delivering the poor from him who is too strong for him, Yes, the poor and the needy from him who plunders him?” God Saves King David Psalm 144:10-11 'For they did not gain possession of the land by their own sword, Nor did their own arm save them; But it was Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your countenance, Because You favoured them.' Psalms 44:3 'Through God we will do valiantly, For it is He who shall tread down our enemies.' Psalms 60:12 1 'Your God has commanded your strength; Strengthen, O God, what You have done for us.' Psalms 68:28 2 'O God, You are more awesome than Your holy places. The God of Israel is He who gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!' Psalms 68:35 3 'I will go in the strength of the Lord God ; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.' Psalms 71:16 4 Psalms 74:13-17 You divided the sea by Your strength; You broke the heads of the sea serpents in the waters. You broke the heads of Leviathan in pieces, And gave him as food to the people inhabiting the wilderness. You broke open the fountain and the flood; You dried up mighty rivers. The day is Yours, the night also is Yours; You have prepared the light and the sun. You have set all the borders of the earth; You have made summer and winter.

Do you feel unsettled, overwhelmed, uncomfortable or angry? Bring these emotions to God's throne of grace, who sympathises with you in your weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15-16). Psalm 147:3 Have you experienced a moment when a place, experience or interaction made an unwanted memory surface and suddenly you feel unsettled, overwhelmed, uncomfortable or angry? This is called a Trigger. When we experience a trigger, our body goes into survival mode; Your body may tense or your heart may race. Triggers come from something that touches a vulnerable part of ourselves such as old wounds, unresolved pain, or unmet needs. We can bring these moments to God's throne of grace, who sympa thises with us in our weaknesses ( Hebrews 4:15-16) and works strongest in them (2 Corinthians 12:9). As we come to God we learn about who He is: The God who sees (El Roi) and The God who heals us (Jehovah rapha). Hebrews 4:15-16 'For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.' How do I give my Hurt to God? View Activity Our Triggers reflect our Pain. Triggers The fear of someone leaving Most feedback feels like criticism Raised voice/tones/look on faces Authority/being told what to do Not feeling worthy or good enough Worrying someone is upset at you Spending money on yourself Feeling dismissed or invalidated Feeling like you are a burden Loud noises/sensory overwhelm Feeling unimportant to loved ones Trauma Responses Abandonment/rejection Critical/disapproving authority figure Unpredictable scary authority figure Controlled/could not have a voice Had to 'perform' to earn love Harsh/punitive caregiver Poverty/raised in scarce mindset Not allowed to show emotions Your needs were ignored or shamed Chaotic environments Unavailable/self-focused authority figure HELPFUL VERSES Psalm 46:1 Psalms 28:7-8 Psalm 34:18: Proverbs 3:23 Joshua 1:9 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 43:1-3 Isaiah 54:17 Matthew 5:1-12 2 Thessalonians 3:2-4 Revelation 21:4 Romans 8:26-28 God's Plan > Suffering What can we learn from Paul? Romans 12:12 NKJV Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-9: 'And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ' Here, Paul understood that a messenger of Satan was "given to" him by God to ensure he did not exalt himself through the abundance of God's revelations. God didn't have pleasure in sending this messenger of Satan to Paul. Instead, God knew what Paul could handle and only God knows our human nature and our sinfulness. Sometimes, we don't always have the answer to our pain but we know through God's response to Paul that He hears our pleas and cries, and will respond when we ask. It might not be an immediate answer, but there wil be an answer in His perfect timing, for God is not silent to our pain. God reassures Paul and us that His Grace and strength shines through perfectly in our weakest moments. God's Word is full of God's endless mercies and grace towards us even when we fall short, He knows none of us can perfectly do the law so He sent us Jesus. We are weak in the Law but strong in the one who fulfilled the law for us (Matthew 5:17). The disciples felt weak often (Mark 4:35-41), Moses had moments of "weakness" (Exodus 3:11-12), Elijah (1 Kings 19:4–5) and Job (Job 3:1-26), yet they all serve bigger purposes in helping us understand how God's grace is ALWAYS for us no matter what our situation looks like right now (Romans 8:31-39) . 2 C orinthians 13:4 "For though He was crucified in weakness, yet He lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in Him, but we shall live with Him by the power of God toward you." God's Word will always be accomplished and His Word over your life is to turn everything intended for evil over you for your good (Genesis 50:19-22, Isaiah 55:11). The days were fashioned for you (Psalms 139:16) Genesis 50:19-22 'Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. So Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he and his father’s household. And Joseph lived one hundred and ten years.'

God offers you a safe place—a hiding place—where your soul can rest (Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 32:7). You can find refuge in Him (Psalm 46:1). In God's presence there is... Peace Psalm 29:11 Judges 6:23-24 Isaiah 26:3 Protection Psalm 91:1-16 Psalm 121:5-8 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Deliverance Psalm 34:17-18 Exodus 20:2 Psalm 81:10 Grace Hebrews 4:16 2 Corinthians 12:9 Lamentations 3:22-23 God is your Refuge. You are safe & secure in His Presence PSALM 32:7 "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." Life can be overwhelming. Fear, stress, and the weight of the unknown can feel like an inescapable storm. In the middle of all of it, God offers you a safe place—a hiding place—where your soul can rest (Matthew 11:28-30). God promises that you can find refuge in Him (Psalm 46:1). You don’t need to carry all of the weight that carries you down alone. God is your shelter, your shield, and your strength. Let Him be your hiding place today. Find a quiet space and invite God's presence to dwell with you. God's Holy Spirit in which He promises through Jesus Christ is with you, ready to help you (John 16:7-13). When anxiety rises, breathe deep and say, “God, you are my hiding place.” Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: of sin, because they do not believe in Me; of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. JOHN 16:7-13 Definition: A safe place, shelter, or protection from danger, trouble, or hardship. View Activity

Journal with THE LORD about your worries. When you call on Him and pray, He will listen to you" (Jeremiah 29:12-13). JOURNAL WITH THE LORD "Then you will call on Me and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." (Jeremiah 29:12-13) Journaling is more than just a self-help tool. Writing down your thoughts actually physically engages the brain in the healing process . It’s important as part of your discipline of trying to change, ingrain or remember whatever it is that you're working on. - Neuroscientist DR. LEE WARREN JOURNAL PROMPTS Our Trauma represents itself as triggers & impulsive emotional reactions under memorable circumstances. Handling Grief PDF >> WORRYING Luke 12:22-34 Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. ASK YOURSELF... ACTIVITY: Set a time to write down all your worries in a jar & talk to God about them. 01. IS THIS THOUGHT BASED ON GOD'S TRUTH? 02. DOES THIS THOUGHT BRING ME PEACE? 03. IS THIS THOUGHT FROM GOD? (JEREMIAH 29:11) It's Okay, many of us struggle with Faith (1 Peter 5:9). The disciples struggled as well; understanding a lot of Jesus' parables after the resurrection. Faith is a spiritual gift by God (Ephesians 2:8–9). So Ask God! Our God gives generously to those who ask him (Luke 11:11-13, James 1:5). Is what you are thinking about: Just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy? God encourages us to meditate on these (Philippians 4:8-9) 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Philippians 4:6-7 'Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.' AWARENESS Take your thoughts captive & make them obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Most problems are imagined events, not always truth. What are you overthinking about? EXTERNALISE THOUGHTS God is in control. We can trust him because He is righteous and just (Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 89:14). God encourages us not to worry but to pray to him, He will provide you with strength for whatever He has assigned you to do (Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:34). GET TO THE ROOT: FEAR Overthinking is the fear of losing control/what if's, ideas that show us places we struggle to trust God (2 Timothy 1:7). As God reveals Himself to us, we learn that we cannot control everything in life, but we can surrender to the one in control, God (Deuteronomy 31:8). He will do everything for good (Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:11). Ask yourself, "What do I really fear behind this situation...?" Do you fear not being loved, heard or seen? accepted? What limiting beliefs, triggers, or inner wounding is coming up that needs to be addressed? TIPS TO HELP YOU WITH OVERTHINKING Learn how to take thoughts captive

Connect with God and submit prayer requests online. Our platform allows you to submit prayer requests online anytime, anywhere. Need Prayer? Prayer connects us with God and lets us reach out to Him. There is a common assumption that God is too busy to answer our prayers because He takes care of so many people, but the truth is, we have a sovereign God who is available 24/7 to hear our prayers thanks to Jesus. Jesus prayed often and set an example for how we should pray (Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 26:36-44). Even though our Heavenly Father knows our needs (Matthew 6:8), He wants us to rely on Him as Jehovah Jireh, our provider. Let us thank Jesus for giving us the privilege of connecting with our Heavenly Father.John 14:6-7), who shows His Salvation, Grace and love for us through Jesus Christ (John 3:16-17, Isaiah 54:10-11) Request a prayer: First name Email* Subject Write a message Submit prayer request In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 John 14:13-15 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. “If you love Me, keep My commandments. Download FREE Prayers Prayer for Depression Prayer for Anxiety Prayer to be a Better Person Prayer for Insomnia Matthew 18:19-20 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Isaiah 54:10-11 For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,” Says the Lord, who has mercy on you. “O you afflicted one, Tossed with tempest, and not comforted, Behold, I will lay your stones with colorful gems, And lay your foundations with sapphires.'

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Good Morning! This is the day God has made; Let us rejoice in it (Psalm 118:24). God's grace and mercy is available to you today, tomorrow and forever! Good morning! Good morning! Good morning! Good morning! Good Morning! Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1 This is the day God has made; Let us rejoice in it (Psalm 118:24)! Dear Lord, some days it is hard to feel your hope in our lives, some days it is hard to wake up and do another day. Thank you God for your mercies and promises that strengthen us to live another day. We pray for your strength to be within us and The Holy Spirit to comfort us and guide us in Your Truth. Thank you Lord for our daily bread and not leading us into temptation but delivering us from the evil one. Thank you for your forgiveness over our sins for we forgive those who debt against us. Today we thank you for your protection as we put on the armour of God: The Helmet of Salvation, Breastplate of Righteousness, Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith in Jesus Christ, the Belt of Truth and Shoes of Readiness/peace. Let your kingdom come, Let your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Yours is the Kingdom, yours is the power and yours is the glory forever and ever in Jesus' name, amen. 01 Invite God into Your Day Start your day by having a conversation with God; Let all your requests and worries out to God (Philippians 4:6, Psalm 5:3). Remember, God wants you to have a sound mind and live in peace, not fear (Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Timothy 1:7, Lamentations 3:33), so trust that he will be holding your hand through everything today (Psalm 139:7-12). 02 Meditate on God's Word (In a way you enjoy!) Spending time with God and His Word will help you trust Him and His voice so He can guide you to green pastures and quiet waters (Psalm 23:1–6). If you are a visual learner, draw or paint verses/bible stories. If you are an audio learner, you can meditate to or listen to an audio bible. 03 Journal Be thankful and express your true feelings to God. God is love and love is patient (1 John 4:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4–8); Be patient with yourself each day, and give each day to Christ. Note down ways God has blessed you and remember to make your thoughts obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). 04 Be Active (When Led by the Holy Spirit) Don't isolate yourself and invalidate your feelings. God says you are a light on a hill. Be the light on the hill today (Matthew 5:14-16). Walk in love as Jesus commands (Ephesians 5:2) and seek first the kingdom of God, the rest will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). 05 Ask "How will I serve God today?" Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). Therefore, we must work as we are serving God and his people, not just for human praise (1 Peter 4:10-11). May God guide your day in his goodness, mercy and love in Jesus' name Amen. " I Can Do ALL Things Through Christ Who Strengthens me" God does not expect you to wake up every morning in your own strength. The Holy Spirit will guide you, comfort you and help you with all you need to do today. Surrender & Pray, God will do the rest. It was God who made the way for the Israelites in the Red Sea not Moses by his own power, it is God who saves and gives strength not our own arm or sword (Isaiah 25:4, Isaiah 40:29). Jesus will sustain you. When you wake up in the morning, don't discern what you can or can't do today based on how strong you feel. God will give you the strength in what God called you to do today. Tomorrow has enough problems of its own (Matthew 6:34). Have you ever felt like.. "I'm trying to get up in the morning" "Trying to Love" "Trying to Pray More" "Trying to read the bible" "Trying to be a nice person" God says, "I see you trying will you trust Me?" "Will you trust God enough to help you get up again when you feel like you can't get up? Salvation in Jesus Christ is not a one time event where our lives drastically change when we find out about Jesus. It is a sanctification process and a cleansing of our soul (1 Corinthians 6:11-11). We may think that God's grace is only for people who don't know God yet and once we do, everything gets better and we just have to everything right but that is not true. God's Grace is in our daily slip-ups, the ongoing struggles, the things that keep us up at night (2 corinthians 12:9). Its easy to think God is angry with us when we make mistakes or can't have faith but the truth is God's love is patient and long-suffering towards us. God has more patience and tolerance with us than any flesh will. God is not limited to our human understanding or our emotions. He doesn’t just love us. God is love (1 John 4:8). You can't shock God enough to make Him give up on you; God knows your mistakes and your lack of faith; God has seen everything humans have done since the beginning of time, He has heard every thought, and He knows every secret. EVERYTIME you fall down, he will pick you up. You can’t push Him past the limits of His love. When a voice whispers, “You are disqualified” or “You’ve blown it one too many times” it is not the One who calls you beloved. What God asks of us isn’t perfection; it’s to keep showing up and trying again in His strength. When we dare to do so, God rejoices like a parent watching their child learn to walk. The stories that give Him the most glory aren’t the tidy ones; they are the ones that include two words: But God. I struggled with something for years, but God… I made mistakes that I regret, but God… I wanted to give up, but God… Give Him whatever is causing you shame, guilt, discouragement, or fear. He is strong enough to hold all of it and loving enough to hold you in it. God wants to use even your weaknesses and failures to show His strength and faithfulness. Does God feel far away from you some mornings? Sometimes nothing bad may happen, you might not be facing hardship at home or a deadline at school or conflict within relationships. You pray, but the room feels silent. You worship, but your heart feels numb. You stand in faith, but circumstances don’t change. It’s in these moments that we need to remember one of the most powerful revelations of God's character—Jehovah Shammah, “The Lord is There” (Ezekial 48:35). This name was declared when God brought restoration to Jerusalem, He sealed it with a promise: “From that day forward, the name of the city shall be, ‘The Lord is There.’” He is not just "the God who was." He is "the God who is." Not “was there,” not “will be there," But He is there, right now. In your pain, your silence, your uncertainty, He is present. Jesus didn't just say, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Heb. 13:5). He made a covenant. His presence is not based on how you feel; It is based on who He is. Let this be the declaration over your life today: “Jehovah Shammah—The Lord is here with me.”

YOU have Victory in Jesus! In this world we will have tribulation (James 1:2); But be of good cheer because Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33). Jesus Christ lives in you and He that is in you is greater than the one of this world (1 John 4:4). So, you can overcome anything and do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13, Galatians 2:20). YOU have Victory in Jesus! In this world we will have tribulation (James 1:2); But be of good cheer because Jesus has overcome the world (John 16: 33, 16-17). *The one who overcame this world is greater than he who is in this world (1 John 4:4). Jesus Christ lives within you, so you can overcome anything and do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13, Galatians 2:20). Our Saviour The Way Our Deliverer Jesus is Lord The Good Shepherd Our Hope Jesus is your Saviour. God knows you and me are not perfect (Romans 3:23). Therefore; Jesus, being the form of God, came in the likeliness of man and fufiled the law perfectly for us to have eternal, safe life with God. John 1:1-14, John 14:6, John 14:20, Philippians 2:5-9 Jesus is the way. Jesus is the way to connect with the Father. There is no longer a separation from us and our Father, The LORD due to sin. He is now the way for us to be reconciled with God, enter Heaven, and experience eternal life. Revelation 19:13, John 1:1-3, John 14:6 Jesus is the Good Shepherd Jesus promises to take care of you, and keep you from the evil one. This is a promise and God never breaks His promise. Jesus is the good shepherd who guides his sheep (us) to quiet waters and green pastures (safety and peace). 2 Thessalonians 3:3, psalm 121:7-8,John 10:11 Jesus is your Deliverer You are not defined or stuck in what hurts you; because God helps us be sanctified and renewed into Jesus’ image (2 Corinthians 3:18) We become a new creation in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Jesus is Our Hope & Future. Jesus is our promise of a Hope and future: A Home where there is no more death nor sorrow nor crying (Revelation 21:4). Jesus is Lord. Through Jesus, we are given the Holy Spirit — our comforter, helper, and guide (John 16:7,13). The Holy Spirit helps us understand God's hope and love in Jesus Christ, the amount of patience and forgiveness He has for you, and His mercies (Lamentations 3:22-23) Draw near to God and invite His Holy Spirit to speak gently to your heart. Jesus came for the broken, the weary, the blind, the sick, and the voiceless — and that includes you (Matthew 15:30). Matthew 14:24-31 It can be hard to see God in the storm. The Disciples also struggled to see Jesus in the storm (Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 14:25-27). Do not be discouraged, you are not alone, Jesus is there with you, He says it is okay, have faith in Him. God can rebuke any storm in your life and rescue you out of the water, no matter how deep it is. Did you know that nothing can surpass God's command? Including water itself (Proverbs 8:29, Lamentations 3:37-38). Even the Disciples were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” The storm will pass and the chaos around you will cease . You have a future of peace and hope (Jeremiah 29:11); A future filled with God’s goodness and love and beauty forever (Psalm 27:4). It is a future filled with God himself at the throne to protect you (Psalm 47:8). The Good Shepherd Romans 5:15 (KJV) For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many . And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification. For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ . Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners , so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Your Safe Place View Activity How can I find hope in God? View Activity

God's faithful promises always stand no matter what our situation looks like. We can trust in a God who is changeless, He will never betray you (Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 7:9, Malachi 3:6). This verse reminds us that God is watching and ready to offer His support 24/7, especially in our deepest struggles. The Eyes of The Lord are watching over you. “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” — 2 Chronicles 16:9 Biblical Examples of God's Faithful Support: "The God Who Sees Me" (Genesis 16:13) Sarah's maidservant, Hagar fled from mistreatment and false accusations into the desert alone (Genesis 16:5-8.). God saw her in her distress and comforted her. She declared, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” God didn’t overlook her pain—His eyes were on her pain, and He cared for her, providing her with hope and direction. Just like Hagar, we can trust that God sees us even in our most isolated moments. Trust God's Vision: Like Hagar, when you feel abandoned or invisible, remember that God sees you. He knows your struggles and will come to your aid when you cry out to Him. Trusting God's Provision (Genesis 22:8): Abraham, with a heavy heart, was willing to sacrifice his son Isaac. Despite his feelings, he trusted God saying, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering" (Genesis 22:7-8) Abraham believed that God, who saw his heartache, would provide a way out. And so, God provided a ram in place of Isaac (Genesis 22:13 ). When we face heartbreaking moments, we can trust that God sees our pain and will provide in ways we might not expect. Believe in God’s Provision Like Abraham, in your darkest moments when things don't make sense, trust that God sees the bigger picture. He will provide what you need, often in ways you never imagined. "Our God Will Save Us" (Daniel 3:15-18) The king threatened Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego saying if they did not worship their gods, they shall be cast immediately into the burning fiery furnace (Daniel 3:15) Daniel's friends declared, “Our God will save us... but even if not, we will not serve your gods.” (Daniel 3:17-18) They were confident that God was watching over them, and despite the outcome, they trusted in His perfect will. Hold on to Faith: Just like Daniel's friends we can trust that God has the power to deliver you from your trials and give you the strength to endure them. God’s eyes are searching for hearts fully committed to Him. He sees your pain, your faith, and your struggles, and He is ready to support you no matter what stage you are in life. Whether through provision, protection, or deliverance, you can rest assured that God has got your back! understanding God's plan in the pain... Sculpted in the Suffering: More Information Has Your Trust been broken? Psalm 71:6 Philippians 4:19 Trusting God can be hard especially when our circumstances don't look good, or when our trust has been broken. We may wonder why a Good God allows something so terrible to happen to us, or why God didn't stop something from happening? Yet God's timing, protection, and help do not always look the way we expect—but He remains faithful, even when we cannot see the bigger picture. What can we trust? God is changeless, He will never betray you (Hebrews 13:8, Deuteronomy 7:9, Malachi 3:6) Reflect on how God has taken care of you up to this present moment of your life. Philippians 4:19 " And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Psalm 71:6 "By You I have been upheld from birth; You are He who took me out of my mother's womb. My praise shall be continually of You."