Here’s a bit of good news: Not all of life’s many disappointments are dead ends—they’re divine detours.

You see, sometimes what feels like a closed door is actually God’s protection. What looks like rejection might be redirection. And when your plans fall apart, it doesn’t mean God’s plan has failed—it means He’s making room for something better.

Make note: “Disappointments are just God’s way of saying, ‘I’ve got something better for you.’ Stay patient.”

Undoubtedly, we don’t always see the full picture—but God does. He knows the timing, the outcome, and the purpose behind every “no,” every delay, every detour. So when things don’t go as expected, don’t lose heart—lift your eyes to the hills from which comes your help (Psalm 121:1).

Check out what Isaiah 55:8–9 says:

“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’”

My beloved brothers and sisters, you may not understand it now, but trust—God never subtracts without intending to multiply. What feels like loss may be the setup for a greater gain. Your job is not to figure it all out—your job is to trust the One who already has.

So stay patient. Stay hopeful. Stay faithful. Stay strong.

What God has for you is worth the wait.

Pray with me:

Father God, though at times it’s extremely difficult to reconcile Your heavenly sovereignty with my earthly disappointments, I thank You for being sovereign even in my setbacks. Help me to trust that every disappointment is You way of reminding me that You have something better in stored. Holy Spirit, teach me to be patient when I’m restless, peace when I’m confused, and faith when I feel forgotten. I believe You’re working all things for my good—even when I can’t touch it, feel it, or see it. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#FaithOverFrustration 

Sometimes it feels like God is silent—like your prayers are just echoing in the dark. But silence doesn’t mean absence, and waiting doesn’t mean abandonment. God is still working—even in the waiting, even when you can’t see it.

Philippians 1:6 affirms this truth. Paul writes, “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”

No cap—God didn’t bring you this far just to leave you now. The process may be painful, and the progress may feel slow, but you’re being shaped for something greater. He’s developing strength, faith, endurance, perseverance, tenacity, grit, and character in the hidden places. This isn’t punishment—it’s preparation.

So my brothers and sisters, when you feel stuck, broken, or uncertain, remind yourself: “God is still writing my story.” Speak His promises over your life. Stay faithful in prayer, even when it feels quiet. Don’t rush what God is refining. Lean into Him. Trust that every delay has purpose, every silence has weight, and every moment is part of your becoming. You’re not forgotten—you’re being formed. And you can rest, because God always finishes what He starts.

Pray with me:
Father God, thank You for never giving up on me—even when I feel lost and broken in the waiting. Help me to trust Your timing and cling to Your promises. Strengthen me in the silence, shape me in the struggle, and remind me that You are always near. I surrender my doubts, my fears, and my timelines to You. Continue the good work You’ve started in me. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#Never4Gotten

Easter is the proof of God’s unfailing love. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Jesus died for us, but the grave couldn’t hold Him. He rose, conquering death, so that we might live forever in Him. This is the hope of Easter—He did it for you, He did it for me. He is risen!

Happy Resurrection SONday!

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#ThankGodForJesus

Sometimes we’re so ashamed of ourselves, we assume Jesus must be too. But He’s not. He knew you’d struggle. He knew you’d make mistakes, go down the wrong paths, and face seasons of hardship. And He still chose the cross for you. Hebrews 12:2 affirms this truth: “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Jesus didn’t wait for you to get it all together or for you to be perfect. He died for you in the middle of your mess. So don’t run from Him because of guilt or shame. Run to Him. That’s where grace and mercy meet you.
That’s where forgiveness begins.

Romans 5:8 confirms this truth: “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Beloved of God, I want to remind you that God’s gift is free, and it’s for you—no matter where you are, no matter what you’ve done, or how far you think you’ve gone. Jesus stands at the door of your heart, waiting for you to open it. He’s not waiting for you to get cleaned up first—He wants to meet you right where you are.

If that’s you, pray this prayer:

Lord God, I come before You today, unsure but open. I’ve heard about Your love and Your grace, and I’m ready to trust in Your free gift of salvation. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and that He rose again to give me new life. Help me to accept Your love and walk with You from this day forward. Forgive me, heal me, and lead me in Your perfect way. I choose to run to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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#RunToJesus

Happy Spiritual Birthday, NoNo

In His strength, I am moving from mourning to celebration — and this is my tribute to you:

It’s been three years since you were called home to glory, and as I lay in bed this early Thursday morning — heart heavy with grief, yet filled with the joy of cherished memories — I honor the life of my beloved embryonic twin brother. You were more than a twin brother; you were my other half and my closest and dearest friend.

From the moment we came into this world together, our bond was unbreakable. We shared laughter, tears, fears, joy, and dreams that were intertwined like the threads of fate. Your presence illuminated my life, and your absence leaves a void that only God can fill.

I am grateful for this powerful words written in Psalm 34:18, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

NoNo, your selflessness, charity, kindness, dedication, compassion, and unwavering support touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know you. Your radiant smile could light up the darkest room, and your big laughter was indelibly infectious — bringing joy to all who heard it.

Precisely, three years ago, before your spiritual departure, you said, “God and I already worked things out. His will be done.” It took me a long time to accept that, but it was God’s grace that kept me — and ALL OF YOUR FAMILY (Mom, Dad, siblings, wife, children, grandbaby, host of family, friends, and colleagues). Though you may have left this world too soon, your spirit lives on in the hearts of those who loved you.

I faithfully find peace, comfort, and solace in the memories we created together, knowing that your love continues to guide me — and every family member (blood or not) you left behind — through the days ahead.

NoNo, reign peacefully and powerfully, my dear embryonic twin brother, know that you are forever cherished and deeply missed by ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” — Revelation 21:4

I rejoice knowing that our time here is only the beginning — for Jesus is coming back, and until we see and embrace each other again, may your soul continue to find peace and power in the eternal embrace of our precious Lord and Savior.

A Prayer of Remembrance and Celebration:

Father God, thank You for the gift of Noel aka Nowell Andrew Pinnock— for the light he brought, the love he gave, and the legacy he leaves. On this day, we choose remembrance over regret, gratitude over grief, and celebration over sorrow. Wrap me, and every heart that misses NoNo, in the comfort of Your presence. Let us feel him smiling, laughing, and loving from heaven’s side. Until the great reunion, let Your Spirit be our peace and Your promises be our anchor. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#HappySpiritualBdayNoNo

Sometimes life feels like a storm—loud, unpredictable, and relentless. The winds of uncertainty blow, the waves of fear rise, and the skies darken with doubt. But even in the midst of the storm, God is not absent—He is present. He may not always calm the storm around you immediately, but He will always calm the storm brewing within you.

Mathew 8:26 accentuate this truth, “Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm.”

That calm doesn’t always begin outside—it begins in prayer.

Undoubtedly, prayer is our true “conversational” weapon— not forged of steel, but of surrender, sharper than fear, stronger than doubt, piercing the silence with hope, lifting the soul when the world falls heavy. In every whisper, a war is won—not by might, but by faith.

My beloved brothers and sisters, when the storm surrounds you, PRAY. Not because you have the strength, but because you know the One who does. Prayer doesn’t just change situations—it changes you. It brings peace, shifts perspective, and reminds your soul: You’re never alone.

Pray with me:
El Shama, the God who listens—when storms rage around me, remind me to run to You, not from You. Still my anxious heart and quiet my fearful mind. Let my prayers rise like a weapon—faith-filled, bold, surrendered, and strong. Even when I don’t see the storm ending, help me trust the One who commands the wind and the waves. Thank You for being my calm—the God who listens to my whispers, sees my tears, and hears my cries. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#ElShama

God will bring you through the fire—not to burn you, but to refine you. The heat may feel intense and the pressure overwhelming, but know this: God is with you in it. Just like He was with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the furnace, He’s walking with you now. Daniel 3:25 confirms, “But I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”

Look at it this way: the fire you’re in is not meant to destroy you—it’s meant to purify, refine, and develop you. James 1:2–3 reminds us, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” You may be walking through something heavy, but God’s promise in Isaiah 43:2 assures us: “When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

Even more, He’s using it to lead you to something greater. Psalm 66:12 says it clearly: “We went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.”
You won’t just survive this—you’ll come out stronger, wiser, and walking into overflow.

Beloved of God, don’t fear the fire—walk through it with faith. Say it out loud today: “God is with me in this.” Keep moving forward. The same fire that tried to break you is the very one God is using to build you. And when it’s over—you won’t even smell like smoke.

Pray with me:
Father God and Lord of my life, thank You for being with me in the fire. When life feels too hot to handle, remind me that I am not alone. Refine me, redefine me, reshape me, and strengthen me through it. I trust that You are leading me to a place of abundance—far greater than anything I could ever think or imagine—through the unfailing power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen!

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#ThruTheFire

God can do a lot more with your surrender than He ever could with your control. When we hold on tightly, trying to manage every detail, we often end up exhausted, anxious, and frustrated. But when we let go and put it in God’s hands, that’s when miracles happen. Surrender is not weakness—it’s wisdom. It’s saying, “God, I trust Your plan more than I trust my own.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to, “TRUST in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Check out this acrostic for TRUST:

There’s no limit to what
God can accomplish.
Real power is found when we stop striving.
Unleashing His will begins with letting go.
Surrender isn’t weakness
—it’s worship.
Trading control for trust opens divine possibilities.

At the end of the day, God doesn’t need your perfect plan—He needs your willing heart. Let go, and let God lead.

And here’s one additional truth: surrender opens the door to peace. When you stop striving and start trusting, the weight lifts. Isaiah 26:3 confirms, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.” Peace doesn’t come from control—it comes from confidence in God.

Beloved of God, here’s the application or call-to-action from today’s message of encouragement:

Choose surrender over stress. Whatever you’re gripping tightly—release it in prayer. Let go of what you can’t control and trust the One who holds the whole picture. Surrender isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of peace, purpose, and power.

Pray with me:
Father God, I release my need to control the outcome. I surrender my plans, my fears, and my timeline to You. Help me trust that Your ways are higher and better. Even when I don’t understand, I choose to let go and rest in Your hands. Fill me with Your unshakable peace as I surrender it all to You and do what only You can do, Abba Father. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#Surrender>Control

No cap, we often struggle with God’s timing in prayer, because our hearts are wired for urgency, while His wisdom moves with eternity in mind. We want answers now—clear, quick, and comforting—but He invites us into the slow work of trust, where silence becomes sacred, and waiting becomes worship.

Peter reminds us of this very important truth in 2 Peter 3:8-9:
“But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you…”

Beloved of God, while 2 Peter 3:8-9 is primarily about the second coming, the principle it teaches about God’s timing applies broadly—including to prayer and waiting on Him. The idea that “with the Lord one day is as a thousand years” is a powerful reminder that God’s perspective on time is vastly different from ours—not rushed, not forgetful, but purposeful.

It helps us reframe what feels like delay in prayer as part of a divine patience and plan we can’t always see in the moment.

So if you are in a season of waiting, let this verse be a theological anchor. Pair it with Ecclesiastes 3:11 or Psalm 27:14—
“Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”—
to round it out with a more personal and devotional application.

In closing, please don’t mistake the waiting for God’s absence. His delays are not His denials—they are often His invitations. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Lean into the waiting, not as wasted time, but as sacred space where God is still working, still listening, still loving. Open your heart not just for answers, but for alignment with His will. Let the waiting deepen your worship.

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Prayer:
Father God, You are not bound by time, and yet You enter our days with care and compassion. Teach us to trust You when the answers don’t come quickly, when the silence feels long, and when our hearts grow weary in the waiting. Give us faith to believe that Your timing is perfect, even when we don’t understand it. Help us to wait with hope, to pray with persistence, and to rest in Your presence more than in Your answers. In the waiting, help us to worship You and draw us closer to You. In Jesus’ name, we humbly and boldly pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#WaitingEqualsWorship

Heaven is cheering you on—don’t quit. Even when life feels heavy and the finish line seems far, you are not running this race alone. A great cloud of witnesses—including all our loved ones who have gone before us—is watching, and God Himself is with us every step of the way. Our earthly perseverance has divine purpose and promise.

Hebrews 12:1-2 says:

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders… and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus…”

I get it—you may be tired, discouraged, or questioning the journey. But don’t give up. I want you to know, we’ve all been there, and Heaven sees you, supports you, and is cheering for your victory.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, I personally invite you to take one more step. Be strong. Don’t quit. Speak life over yourself, lean into God’s strength, and remember—your race isn’t over. You’re being cheered on by Heaven, and what God started in you, He will finish (Philippians 1:6).

Pray with me:

Father God in Heaven, thank You for reminding me that I’m not alone in this race. When I feel like giving up, help me lift my eyes to You. Give me the strength to endure, the faith to believe, and the courage to keep pressing forward. I know Heaven is cheering me on, and You are with me. I won’t quit. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#HeavenIsCheering