The timing of this is incredible. My daughter had a seizure last night right before we were all heading to bed. Obviously it's very stressful. So today you wake up tired and exhausted as your mind runs. Wrestling with the Lord. Thank you John and the team for this devotion today and pointing us back towards Jesus.
@brucebaker1112 ай бұрын
Lord, we lift Brandon and his family up as they walk through this trying time. We ask for your peace to cover them, your strength to sustain them, and your healing presence to surround his daughter. Amid worry and exhaustion, draw them close to you, steady their minds, and remind them of your unfailing love. Thank you for the support they find in this devotion and the community around them. We pray for restful hearts and renewed strength today, trusting you to hold them in your hands. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Bruce
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Brandon we are grateful Jesus met you right where you are in the midst of the unknown and uncertain We hold you dearly and lift you and your family up to the mighty God we serve to hold you tightly in his arms and give you peace In Jesus Name Bucky
@katiefry73092 ай бұрын
My son had a first time seizure last Monday and we have been in the hospital ever since. He is doing well! I Will be praying for you and your family during this scary time.
@dennisbreedon97222 ай бұрын
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@randyboyett27732 ай бұрын
John, thank you for using a hard experience in your life to develop a whole new ministry that touches so many lives. We all struggle, but what we need to know is that good can come out of the struggle if we give God His time. Thanks again for being you!!
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Randy we are deeply grateful for your kind words and encouragement being part of the Fellowship of the Withered Hand Thank you so much Bucky
@jonischneider70912 ай бұрын
The LORD has been teaching this very thing to me over most of my life. I didn’t get for many years. When I look back over the years I can see the pattern. Sometimes He leaves me in place for awhile before He acts. Sometimes it isn't the answer I wanted. Sometimes it is the answer I hoped for but not until the last mintue. I have learned that He always hears me, loves me, and provides for me. I am grateful He has never given up on me.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
So beautifully shared Joni - thank you for seeing how God is active - no matter the season Bucky
@lvshope2 ай бұрын
Take away. Don’t focus on what you don’t know… Focus on what you do know.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Amen!!! Well Said Bucky
@candyboyer2 ай бұрын
The Lord is still teaching us. We are in our late 60s and own a funeral home, have served our community for over 35 years. But we need to retire, as my husband is suffering from glaucoma & his brother who works for us has COPD & CHF. We have prayed for 5 years now to send a buyer. For Lent this year I chose to give up my expectations of how I thought life should be & let God take control over all outcomes. Well in June, a buyer came along, a godly man who fell in love with our community. After months of thinking retirement was right around the corner, the bank would only give him half the loan & he couldn't come up with the rest. We were so sure God led him to us! Now we are struggling with both disappointment & exhaustion. I don't know why God didn't come through, He must've had a reason, but we are striving to continue our trust in His provision. Please pray for God to strengthen us & help us through this situation.
@dianejohnson71942 ай бұрын
Just prayed for you and your situation. 🙏
@candyboyer2 ай бұрын
@@dianejohnson7194 thank you
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Oh Candy, I'm really sorry for this long struggle you and your husband have been facing. I know firsthand, like so many on our team, the disappointment of wondering why God hasn't come through, or why he let an apparent solution or answer seemingly fall short. I have learned in these moments that God is actually, truly with us, and like king David, so many times who felt as though God had abandoned him, God was in the heartache or the dark of the night, alongside David. I don't have an answer for you, Candy, but two things... do you have a local church and friends who are on this journey with you? The power of two or three people who can support and pray with you is so important. Maybe even a pastor at your church? Secondly, I will pray for you and your husband, to see God in the struggle and exhaustion. I'm asking Jesus to show you his presence, his love and peace, just as David became confident of God's great love and plan, even in the current uncertainty. - Brad
@brucebaker1112 ай бұрын
Sometimes it hurts not knowing. My wife’s upcoming major surgery is weighing on me, the timing, the outcome, the whole process. John, you’ve given me a lot to think about. Thank you. I’m left wondering about the answers. I know I’m hurting. I know God is always good. Lord, help me find the answers I need. Help me to grow in whatever way I need to grow.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Bruce, I love your response here. Honest, raw, and so humble. Jesus, you are always good. Please help Bruce see your answers, and help him grow in whatever way he needs. And I'm asking you to please take great care of his wife. May this surgery be guided by your healing hands. - Brad
@bjartkosen2 ай бұрын
I will turn all of my need to know over to Him today. Thank you John.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
He his hold all your need gently and dearly as you surrender - so grateful you are with us Bucky
@peggysevre72112 ай бұрын
I will keep going. I will walk out to meet Jesus and tell him my need today. He is with me and won't leave.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing a very beautiful reminder - "tell him my need today" - he is always with you Be Blessed by his presence Bucky
@lynnrickert12 ай бұрын
So thankful for this message in the midst of so much uncertainty in multiple situations in my family, as well as the church and the world. Jesus knows. I can have courage and confidence and persevere. Amen.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Lynn we are deeply grateful you are with us and know the might God we serve is along side you and will provide the confidence and perseverance only he can give Blessings Bucky
@godscara2 ай бұрын
Love this story!
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Wonderful - we are so glad it touched you Have a Blessed Day Bucky
@beanfeld2 ай бұрын
So appropriate for this week. So grateful my daughter is alive. I don’t know what will happen. I am choosing to trust Him today. ❤
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Trusting is Him is an anchor for you and your daughter - thank you for sharing Bucky
@RoseExieDavis2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Sometimes when I'm anxious, or uncertain and my prayers are just building up inside of me; I am calmed by knowing God Knows and God will let me know at the right time. Then I ask God to help me wait in peace for Him.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Rose being able to rest and calm yourself in His presence knowing that God is in control and will reveal himself in his timing is powerful. Thank you for sharing and blessing others in the Become New Community Bucky
@briankhodgson2 ай бұрын
“No one has ever explained life or love; no one has ever lived, died, or been raised again the way that Jesus did. He is worthy of our trust-even when there are things we don’t know.”
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Amen Brian -he is truly worthy of all our praise and trust - he will reveal what we should know in his timing Have a Blessed Day Bucky
@lizt.48452 ай бұрын
Wow! Powerful message…perfect timing🙌✝️ Thank you John, Tim and all the “Become New” team ❣️
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome - we are so blessed to have you join us. Thank you for your thoughts we appreciate it Bucky
@daniellemeadows82912 ай бұрын
Nice shirt, Tim!!!!!😂
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Thank you for noticing and the compliment!!! Have a wonderful day Bucky
@vinoo19462 ай бұрын
Another gem , Well explained and so clearly elucidated......Peace...Amen...
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Thank you Vinoo for your encouragement and kind words - we are grateful you are with us and sharing with the Become New Community Bucky
@dennisbreedon97222 ай бұрын
I’ve got one word…JESUS. ❤
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Amen!! I will say it again AMEN! Blessings Bucky
@GaryParkey-r8q2 ай бұрын
Thank you=-Patsy Parkey
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
You are most welcome Patsy Parkey - we are glad you join us Bucky
@corkyfoley7982 ай бұрын
I so needed this today. Thank you!
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
So glad Corky it was helpful for you - thank you for sharing your day with us Bucky
@paulkick78702 ай бұрын
Keep going. Great message.
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
So nice to hear, Paul. - Brad
@daniellemeadows82912 ай бұрын
❤
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Good Morning Danielle may God Bless your footsteps - thank you for sharing your day with us Bucky
@julieannbailey14452 ай бұрын
Hi. I pre-ordered "Steps". When can I expect my 1st chapter? Thanks ♥️
@godscara2 ай бұрын
No. We don’t know. Because sometimes He does and sometimes He doesn’t.
@jakechacko30052 ай бұрын
I wonder if Jesus as a human really knew if the Father would raise Lazarus. I wonder when Jesus tarried whether he himself did not know and wanted as a human to not know??? We’ll never know!
@BecomeNew2 ай бұрын
Jake wonder this side of heaven is good - we will know all the answers to our questions in due time. While Jesus was fully human he was still fully God in close relationship with his Father. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wonder - as we are sure others wonder as well. Bucky