Over these past months, I have watched many face struggles, many of which caused them to suffer and experience pain. Others watched their loved ones in pain and suffer in turn. You may be in a trying time yourself. In these times, I encourage prayer. It can provide such a powerful relief.

Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint” (NKJV).

Experientially, I have felt the weight being lifted and a refreshing just come upon me as I waited on the Lord in prayer. He will give you strength where you are lacking. He not only gives us strength, He becomes our strength.

Hear this testimony from Paul: “The first time I was brought before the judge, no one was with me. Everyone had abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in all its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death. Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen” 2 Timothy 4:16-18  (NLT).  Please take note of that phrase: and gave me strength.

Continually keep us in prayer. Pray for us to finish strong. We are approaching the end of 2022 and desperately need prayers for a great financial blessing. Remember, all donations are tax deductible and we are asking God to lay it on people's hearts to send us a good end of the year blessing so we can pay our bills.

Adalia and Jonathan Hansen