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Do You Know the Good Shepherd?

Jesus declares, “I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]” (John 10:14 AMP). These words are not just an invitation; they are a declaration of intimacy, security, and belonging. The question is not whether the Shepherd knows you—He knows every detail of your life. The question is: Do you know Him?

The Good Shepherd does not offer a distant, mechanical relationship. He offers Himself fully—His protection, His provision, and His presence. He longs for a deep, personal relationship with you. Yet, this relationship requires more than casual acknowledgment. It demands that you press into Him daily, forsaking the distractions and counterfeit comforts of this world.

Jesus also said, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27 AMP). To truly know the Shepherd, you must learn to recognize His voice. Are you listening? Are you carving out time to sit in the stillness of His presence, reading His Word and allowing Him to speak to your heart? In a world filled with competing voices, the voice of the Good Shepherd is your anchor. He will never lead you astray.

The challenge is this: Do you trust Him enough to follow Him wherever He leads? Jesus said, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23 AMP). Following the Shepherd requires surrender—laying down your plans, your desires, and your pride. But the reward is eternal. “I came that they may have life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]” (John 10:10 AMP).

Beloved, the Good Shepherd laid down His life for you. He bore the cross so you could walk in freedom. What will you lay down for Him? Will you leave behind the sins that entangle you? Will you cast off the fear that keeps you from walking boldly in your calling? Will you surrender your heart fully to Him, trusting that He knows what is best for you?

The time to respond is now. Let today be the day you take a step closer to the Good Shepherd. Spend time in His Word, meditate on His promises, and pour out your heart to Him in prayer. Remember, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8 AMP).

A Prayer for Surrender

Lord Jesus, my Good Shepherd, I hear Your voice calling me. I come to You now, laying down everything that keeps me from fully knowing You. Teach me to trust You in every area of my life. Help me to follow where You lead, even when the path is uncertain. Give me ears to hear Your voice above the noise of the world and a heart that is fully surrendered to You. I want more of You, Lord—less of me and more of You. Draw me closer each day, and let my life glorify Your holy name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He is calling you. Will you follow?

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Truth

Blessed Called Healed and Whole

Beloved, receive this truth spoken over you by the Spirit of God. You are blessed beyond measure, chosen by the Father before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight (Ephesians 1:4). You are called with a holy calling, not according to your works but according to His own purpose and grace (2 Timothy 1:9). The Lord has summoned you by name; you are His (Isaiah 43:1).

You are loved with an everlasting love; therefore, He draws you with lovingkindness (Jeremiah 31:3). You are forgiven of all your sins and washed in the precious blood of Jesus (1 John 1:9; Ephesians 1:7). You are redeemed from the hand of the enemy and transferred into the kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13).

You are healed by the stripes of Jesus; He took up your infirmities and bore your diseases (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:17). You are whole, complete in Him who is the head over every power and authority (Colossians 2:10). You are renewed day by day; though outwardly you may be wasting away, inwardly you are being renewed (2 Corinthians 4:16).

You are highly favored, for the Lord is with you (Luke 1:28). His favor surrounds you as with a shield (Psalm 5:12). You are anointed by the Holy One, and His anointing teaches you about all things (1 John 2:20, 27). You are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be His witness to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).

You are a new creation in Christ; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:21). You are sanctified and set apart for God’s holy purposes (1 Corinthians 6:11). You are a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession (1 Peter 2:9).

You are the light of the world; a city set on a hill cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). You are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). You are an ambassador for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through you (2 Corinthians 5:20). You are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for you to do (Ephesians 2:10).

You are victorious, for everyone born of God overcomes the world (1 John 5:4). You are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you (Romans 8:37). You are an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony (Revelation 12:11). Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

You are seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6). You are a citizen of heaven, and your life is hidden with Christ in God (Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:3). Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God (1 Corinthians 6:19).

You are protected, for the Lord is your refuge and fortress (Psalm 91:2). No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment you shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). You are safe, for the name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe (Proverbs 18:10).

You are not alone, for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). You are guided, for the steps of a righteous person are ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23). You are heard, for the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry (Psalm 34:15).

You are strong in the Lord and in His mighty power (Ephesians 6:10). You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13). You are filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:19). You are rooted and grounded in love (Ephesians 3:17).

You are free, for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom (2 Corinthians 3:17). You are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are His child, God has made you also an heir (Galatians 4:7). You are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus (Romans 3:24).

You are blessed in the city and blessed in the country (Deuteronomy 28:3). You are blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out (Deuteronomy 28:6). The Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only and not beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13).

May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; may He turn His face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24–26).

May His favor be upon you, and a thousand generations, and your family, and your children, and their children, and their children (Exodus 20:6; Psalm 103:17).

May His presence go before you, and behind you, and beside you, all around you, and within you; He is with you (Deuteronomy 31:8; Isaiah 52:12).

In the morning, in the evening, in your coming and your going, in your weeping and rejoicing, He is for you (Psalm 30:5; Romans 8:31).

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still (Exodus 14:14). Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak (Isaiah 40:29).

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen (Ephesians 3:20–21).

Therefore, beloved, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:14).

Let’s come before him today with thanksgiving for everything He has done for us!

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Faith

Faith That Clings

Beloved, reflect on the faith of Jairus. He came to Jesus not just for healing but for life itself. His daughter lay at the point of death, and he knew that only the Lord could save her. He cast aside all pride and doubt, falling at Jesus’ feet and crying out for Him to come to his house. Yet, on the way, the news came that shattered any hope he might have held in the natural: “Your daughter has died. Why bother the Teacher any further?” (Mark 5:35, AMP).

How often have you felt the same? You’ve prayed, you’ve believed, but the situation has gone from bad to worse. What you hoped for seems lost. But listen to the words of Jesus to Jairus, words that still speak to you today: “Do not be afraid; only keep on believing” (Mark 5:36, AMP). Even when it seems like the promise has died, even when the delay feels endless, trust in the One who has power over death and life.

Jairus didn’t turn back. He didn’t let the news of death stop him. He clung to Jesus, walking with Him all the way to his house. His faith wasn’t just in what Jesus could do—it was in who Jesus is. This is the kind of faith you must have: a faith that clings to Jesus even when the situation seems hopeless, even when the world declares it is over.

When Jesus arrived at Jairus’ home, the mourners laughed at Him. To them, the situation was final. Death had already taken hold. But Jesus dismissed them, declaring, “The child is not dead but sleeping” (Mark 5:39, AMP). Beloved, what seems dead to you is only asleep in the hands of the Savior. When the Lord enters the house, life returns, healing flows, and restoration begins.

Even now, the Lord is coming to His house—His Church. He brings not just healing for what is broken but resurrection for what is lost. But will you walk with Him in faith? Will you trust Him even when the promise seems delayed, even when the situation appears beyond repair? The faith of Jairus calls you to cling to the Lord, to press into His presence, and to believe that His power is greater than any loss.

Pressing in Until Full Restoration

Jairus didn’t stop at the news of death, and neither should you. When the Lord enters His house, He comes to restore not partially but completely. Jairus’ daughter was not only healed; she was brought back to life. The Lord doesn’t just give back what was taken; He restores it abundantly. The thief must repay sevenfold (Proverbs 6:31), and the Lord promises to restore the years the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25).

But restoration requires faith that presses in. Do not let go after the first sign of healing. Stay close to the Lord. Like Jairus, walk with Him all the way. Trust Him to bring life to every area where the enemy has brought death. Trust Him to restore joy, hope, and purpose. And trust Him to give abundantly more than you could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

A Call to Faith

Beloved, the Lord is coming to His house, and His presence will bring healing and restoration. But will you trust Him fully? Will you cling to Him when the promise seems delayed, when the report seems final, when hope feels lost? Do not be afraid; only keep on believing. The One who enters the house has power over every situation. He will restore everything the enemy has stolen—and more.

Let your faith rise, even in the face of death. Press into the Lord until His presence fills the house and His promises are fulfilled. Cling to Him, trust in Him, and believe that His restoration will be complete, overflowing, and abundant.

A Prayer for Faith and Restoration

Lord Jesus, we thank You for the faith of Jairus, who trusted You even when all seemed lost. Help us to cling to You in the same way, to walk with You through every delay and doubt, and to believe in Your power to restore. We invite You into Your house, Lord—into our lives, our church, and our circumstances. Bring healing where there is brokenness, life where there is death, and restoration where the enemy has stolen. We trust You for more, Lord, even to the overflow. In Your mighty name, we pray. Amen.

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Break the curse, Joy, Life, Visions

The Call to Joy: Rejecting the Lies and Embracing God’s Truth

Throughout Scripture, God reminds us that His will for us is to be filled with joy, peace, and wholeness. Often, we find ourselves weighed down by negative words spoken over us, whether by parents, friends, or others who may not realize the power of their words. These words can be like curses, shaping our minds to believe we are less than who God says we are. But God does not call you to live under the weight of such words. Instead, He calls you to shake off the lies and live in the fullness of His promises.

The Bible speaks clearly about the power of words. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21 AMP). Words can either build us up or tear us down. Sadly, when words of discouragement like “You’re dumb,” “You’re ugly,” or “You’ll never amount to anything” are spoken over us, they can create strongholds in our minds that hinder us from stepping into the life God has for us. However, these words do not define who we are. Only God’s truth does.

Shaking Off the Lies

The enemy wants us to believe that we are bound by the words spoken over us. He wants us to feel inadequate, unloved, and hopeless. Yet, the Word of God declares that we are not victims of our past. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]” (2 Corinthians 5:17 AMP). We must recognize that when we are in Christ, we are no longer subject to the curses others may have spoken over us. We are children of God, free and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live out His truth.

Jesus Himself came to set us free. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent Me to announce release (pardon, forgiveness) to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed (downtrodden, bruised, crushed by tragedy)” (Luke 4:18 AMP). This freedom is not just from sin, but from every form of oppression, including the emotional and mental chains created by the hurtful words of others.

Breaking Free from Abuse

One of the most devastating lies the enemy whispers into the hearts of many women is that they deserve the abuse they are suffering. Whether it is physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, no one is called to endure such pain. Some women trapped in these situations are told by their abusers—or even believe themselves—that they are unworthy of love or that they are at fault. This is a lie from the enemy, designed to keep them bound in cycles of hurt.

God does not desire for anyone to live in fear or in pain. He speaks clearly about the treatment of His beloved children: “For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11 AMP). His heart is for healing, restoration, and wholeness, not for abuse or harm.

Abuse, in all its forms, is a violation of God’s design for relationships. Women who suffer in silence, believing they deserve the pain, need to hear the truth: You are loved beyond measure, and you are precious in His sight. In His eyes, you are worthy of dignity, respect, and love.

The Bible speaks directly to the protection of the oppressed. “The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble” (Psalm 9:9 AMP). If you are in a situation where you are being harmed, God is calling you to safety and healing. You do not deserve to be mistreated, and God longs to deliver you from the hands of those who harm you. You are His child, and He will shelter you under His wings.

The Path to Wholeness

God does not call us to settle for brokenness or unhappiness. He calls us to wholeness in Him. “I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]” (John 10:10 AMP). This abundant life includes joy, peace, and love. God’s plan for us is not to live burdened by the words of others or trapped in abusive situations. He wants us to live free in His truth, knowing that we are His treasured possession.

A Call to the Lord

For those who have never experienced the love of God, you may have been living under the weight of others’ expectations, lies, or even abuse. But today, God is calling you into His embrace. He offers you a new life—free from the burdens you’ve been carrying, free from the lies you’ve believed. Jesus came to bring you hope, to restore your heart, and to offer you eternal life through faith in Him.

The Bible says, “For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16 AMP). God’s love for you is immense, and He invites you to receive the gift of His salvation through Jesus Christ. You don’t have to live in despair or carry the weight of brokenness any longer. Jesus is calling you to be made whole.

A Prayer for New Life

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You today, recognizing that we are in need of Your love and grace. There are those here today who have been weighed down by the lies spoken over them, believing they are unworthy of love or happiness. But we know that You offer us freedom in Christ, freedom from the chains of our past, and freedom from the hurtful words that have bound us.

Lord, I pray for those who are not yet believers, those who have not yet known the joy of walking with You. Touch their hearts today. Open their eyes to see that You have only good things in store for them. You have a future of hope, a life of abundance waiting for them. May they turn to You, Lord, and find peace in Your presence.

We pray for those who have been victims of abuse, Lord. Heal their broken hearts. Help them to see that they are precious in Your sight, that they do not deserve the pain they’ve endured. Let them know that You are their refuge, their strong tower in times of trouble.

Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins and to offer us eternal life. I pray now for anyone who is ready to accept Jesus as their Savior: that they would confess their sins, believe in their heart that Jesus is Lord, and receive the gift of new life.

Lord, we know that You call us to live in the joy of Your salvation, and I pray that each person here today would experience that joy, that peace, and that wholeness in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you have prayed this prayer today and invited Jesus into your life, know that God has begun a new work in you. He promises to never leave you nor forsake you, and His plans for you are good. He calls you to a life of joy and fullness in Him.

The Vision

I see the Lord, descending from the heavens, clothed in radiant light, His eyes burning with an indescribable love for His beloved. As He steps into the midst of your pain and burdens, His presence fills the air like the sweetest fragrance, overwhelming every fear and silencing every lie. His voice, like the sound of rushing waters, calls your name with tenderness, saying, “You are Mine, cherished beyond measure.”

He reaches out, and with a gentle touch, every weight falls away. His robe, the train of which fills the earth with His glory, wraps around you, and you are made whole. No longer bound by the lies of the past, you are lifted into the light of His truth. In this moment, you are held by the One who knows you fully and loves you beyond comprehension. He whispers, “You are precious in My sight. I am making all things new.”

Then, with eyes full of joy, He takes your hand, the One who made the heavens and the earth. Together, you begin to dance—every step drawing you deeper into His heart, every movement healing wounds you thought would never fade. As you spin in His embrace, your eyes are opened to a heavenly sight: the angelic hosts surrounding you, majestic and mighty, standing guard with swords of fire. These are the ones He has placed around you to protect and defend you.

In this sacred dance, you realize you are never alone. The Creator of all rejoices over you, and His angels encamp around you. His love shields you, His presence fills you, and you are safe in His arms, cherished for all eternity.

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Providence

God’s promises in Christ

Beloved, I am daily overwhelmed by the immeasurable grace and mercy that God has lavished upon us. It’s not because of any righteousness we could muster on our own, but purely because of His love and kindness. Even while we were still sinners, God chose to bless us abundantly, pouring out His gifts and promises freely. Each day, I find myself in awe of what He has done for us—how He has transformed our lives and given us everything we need in Christ. It is this incredible love that calls us to lay down our burdens and embrace Him with our whole hearts.

Beloved, hear the truth of what God has already done in your life. The Lord God Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, has reached out to you in love and power, bringing you into His family through His Son, Jesus Christ. In Christ, He has bestowed upon you gifts and promises beyond measure—gifts that are yours to claim and live out every day.

God, in His infinite love, has given you salvation and eternal life. He has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. He has lifted you from the pit and set your feet upon the Rock. “For God so loved you, that He gave His only begotten Son, that you might believe in Him and not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16). This salvation is not based on anything you could do; it is the free gift of God’s grace, poured out for you. “By grace, you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

The moment you believed, God placed within you His Holy Spirit, the Helper who dwells in you, guides you, strengthens you, and fills you with power. “You have received power and ability when the Holy Spirit came upon you, enabling you to be a witness to the world” (Acts 1:8). The Spirit is your Comforter, your Counselor, and your Strengthener, always present, always faithful.

You have been given authority over all the power of the enemy. You are no longer a slave to fear or sin, but you are free, standing in the authority Christ has given you. Jesus declared, “I have given you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you” (Luke 10:19). No weapon formed against you will prosper because you belong to the Lord.

God has promised to meet all your needs, and He is faithful to do so. “My God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). He has provided for you in every way, giving you peace that the world cannot offer, a peace that guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you…Do not let your heart be troubled” (John 14:27).

When you are weak, His grace is sufficient for you, and His strength is made perfect in your weakness. “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). When you lack wisdom, He generously provides it, guiding you in every decision. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).

In Christ, you are blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed you in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). You are healed by His wounds, “for by His wounds you have been healed” (1 Peter 2:24). You have been given hope, a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him” (Romans 15:13).

These promises are yours, sealed by the blood of Christ. You do not have to strive to earn them—they have been freely given to you because of God’s great love for you. The Word of God declares that all His promises are “Yes” and “Amen” in Christ. “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ” (2 Corinthians 1:20). When you pray, you can be confident that God hears you and that you have what you asked of Him. “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him” (1 John 5:14-15).

So today, beloved, lay down every weight, every sin that hinders you, and run with perseverance the race marked out for you. The Lord has done so much in your life, and He invites you to embrace your relationship with Him with your whole heart. Do not hold back. Do not let fear, doubt, or the lies of the enemy keep you from fully experiencing the abundant life that God has given you in Christ.

A Prayer to Embrace God’s Promises

Heavenly Father,

I come before You in awe of Your great love and the mighty work You have done in my life. Thank You for the salvation and eternal life You have given me through Jesus Christ. Thank You for the Holy Spirit who lives within me, guiding me, strengthening me, and empowering me.

Lord, I claim the authority You have given me in Christ. I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and I stand firm in the truth that I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me.

I lay down every burden, every fear, every doubt, and every sin that hinders me. I release them into Your hands, trusting that You are my refuge and my strength. I choose to embrace my relationship with You with my whole heart, holding nothing back.

Fill me with Your peace, Your wisdom, and Your strength. May Your grace be sufficient for me in all things. I receive every spiritual blessing You have poured out upon me, and I declare that I will walk in the fullness of Your promises.

Lord, I trust You completely. I know that You are faithful to fulfill every promise You have made. I give You all the glory, all the honor, and all the praise. I am Yours, fully and completely. Have Your way in my life, now and forever.

In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.

Beloved, the Lord has done great things in your life. Embrace His promises with your whole heart, and live in the abundant life He has given you. He is faithful, and His love for you is everlasting.

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Repentance

A Call to Repentance: Turn to the Light of Christ

Beloved, today you are invited to heed a call to repentance, a call that resonates with the truth and life found only in Jesus Christ. In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. However, many remain in darkness, distanced from the life Christ offers—whether you have never known Him or have strayed from His ways, this message is for you.

For those entangled in sin, the Word of God declares that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. You might be pursuing the pleasures of this world, but these fleeting pleasures lead only to death and destruction. You are like those dwelling among the tombs—alive in the flesh, yet dead in the spirit—separated from the God who created you and loves you. But there is hope, for Christ came that you might have life and have it abundantly. He stands at the door of your heart, knocking, ready to breathe new life into your soul if you would only turn to Him.

To the believer who has allowed unrepentant sin to take root, remember the height from which you have fallen. Once, you were dead in your trespasses, but God made you alive together with Christ. Yet, sin has crept back in, grieving the Holy Spirit within you. You may appear to be alive, but inside, you feel the deadness of a spirit burdened by sin. The Lord calls you to repentance and to return to Him. Do not let sin rob you of the joy of your salvation. He is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness if you confess your sins and turn back to Him.

The voice of the Lord calls out to both the sinner and the backslidden believer today: “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” No sin is too great, no life too far gone that His grace cannot redeem. He is the Resurrection and the Life, and He desires to bring you out of darkness and into His marvelous light. Whether you need to come to Him for the first time or return to Him after wandering, the invitation is open. Choose life today, that you may live and find rest in the arms of the Savior who loves you.

A Prayer for Repentance and Restoration

Heavenly Father,
We come before You, acknowledging our need for Your life-giving power. Whether we are living in sin or struggling with unrepentant sin as believers, we recognize that we are in desperate need of Your grace and mercy. We confess our sins before You, Lord, and turn away from the paths that have led us away from Your light.

Lord Jesus, we ask for Your forgiveness. For those who have never known You, we pray that You would breathe new life into their souls, drawing them out of the darkness and into Your glorious light. For those who have wandered, we ask that You would restore to them the joy of Your salvation, cleansing them with Your precious blood and renewing a right spirit within them.

Holy Spirit, come and dwell within us, guiding us in the way of truth and righteousness. Empower us to resist the temptations of this world, to walk in the newness of life that only You can provide. Let our lives be a testimony to Your transforming power, that others may see and turn to You.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life. Amen.

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