Prayer House

Alvin shares 3 key points: Issues, Intimacy, and Identity. When we are struggling through issues in our lives, we have to pursue an intimacy with God. It is only when we establish this intimacy, that God begins to reveal our true Identity! 

The level of how much we love the Lord our God is our single most greatest measure of success. Loving Him with all of our heart, mind and soul should be our first priority. To do this, we must understand that God loved us first. We aren't the ones initiating this love. To love God the way it is commanded, we must be filled in the Holy Spirit and so that it can lead us to pour out into others as well. 

From our brokenness, God will bring forth a sweet aroma. A fragrance that comes out of the broken, becomes a powerful display of God's ability to create something beautiful out of pain. Thanks be to God who always leaves us in triumph. Let us be the sweet aroma that leads others to life!

Johnny shared how God helped him through the tough times in His life. He found his joy by walking in faith and in The Spirit. God continues to fills  his life with happiness and peace. Each of us can take upon this challenge to follow Christ through our struggles, and always trust that no matter what, God is always there with us. 

We have to always know when God is speaking to us. Always be willing to listen and humble ourselves as the Lord teaches us each and every day. 

Even When we are in sin, He knows and sees us. We are created to be Image bearers. The sense of emptiness is what led us to Christ. When we experience God, we get to know Him. There is a difference between knowing God and being known by God.

We are no longer called servants, but friends of God. When God is calling you a friend, have a dialogue with Him as you would with a close friend!

Spiritual life comes with expectations of maturity and growth. Paul touches on this in 1 Cor 3:1-3. Just as we expect babies to grow up and become productive members of society, that same expectation is placed on Christians to grow from new believers into seasoned marathon runners in our walks with Christ.

Sister Angel teaches us about the seven preparations a bride makes from Ruth 3:1-5:

1. Cut ties with her old life
2. Cling to the Holy Spirit
3. Wash herself
4. Anoint herself
5. Put on her best garment
6. Forsake all others
7. Lay at His feet

Pastor Lindsay shares a powerful message about how our aim should be to behold Christ at all times. We are what we behold, our life must reflect the love and glory of our Savior!

Joseph shares from The Word about how we can develop a close and personal relationship with Christ Jesus!

Pastor Emmanuel shares his powerful testimony of how God took him from Hinduism and paved his path into following Christ; a life of fulfillment in the joy of the Lord. 

Our failures do not define us. Have hope for God can do great things in bad situations. God gives different gifts and abilities to each person. God calls you worthy regardless of what you’ve done. There’s nothing in your life that He can’t use for his glory. 

David went through the stages of grief when he learned that his son was going to die. He isolated himself in the temple, he bargained with God for his son’s life, and then later  David accepted the death of his son. God and His word are what helps get you out of your grieving. God loves you through your grieving and he takes your burden and gives you rest. 

Are you in the season of realizing your security was in material things? The lies of the enemy don’t matter - when he reminds you of your past, remind him of his future. The son went to Convince the father to take him back but there’s no point in earning YOUR way back to the father. 

Performance pressure is the idea that if we want to succeed we need to achieve a certain level in this lifetime. The artificial pressure to perform simply takes us away from our purpose of glorifying God. Do not study with the pressure that if you fall short, God is mad at you. God constantly uses the person who experienced pressure, trusted God in pressure, and moved forward with  the LORD. 

The words anxiety and fear are not the  same. Fear is part of God’s creation, which is why fear is not a bad thing, but it can become a bad thing. Battle against sin was one of the most pressing reasons for anxiety among faithful Christians. Another worry is about the future, especially during this political climate. There is only one way to handle anxiety: fix your vision - look above and look outside of us. 

Our speakers from spend their time answering questions surrounding mental issues. 

God in His eternal sacrifice has made provision for us to overcome these emotions. At the cross you can bring your shame, and there is estoration and healing for us there and He releases His glory on our life. The remedy for rejection is at the cross, Jesus paid the price for us.

Keep people in your life who can see through you and can be honest with you to help you in your times of need. Be present with people, get to know them past the superficial, and build real relationships and community. We should reflect Christ in our concern for the hurting. 

Mental Health and struggle is so real. The stigma of mental health struggles prevents people from opening up about their struggles and seeking the help that they need. If you are going through depression, know that you are not alone! There is a God who is with and people around who love you and care for you. Come to God and He will give you rest!

-Let Jesus be the center of our lives
-Put your hope in Christ, not the leaders of your church, or other people
-More than anyone, we need Jesus and His presence in our daily life
-God is with you in your struggle, there is hope in Jesus

Time is where God does the healing It was not until Joseph had forgotten his sufferings that God made him fruitful. God cannot make you fruitful until you willingly let go and forget your past Forget the past memories that brought pain and there will be a moment the fruits you yield from that will bring blessings to other people.

We may feel disheartened in our walk with  Christ when we let our emotions take over and feelings of inadequacies may get in the way. To have our identity fully in Christ we need to fully surrender or be all in! We must give our ways and mind to His will.

“Dating” is a temporary phase between singleness and marriage. Do not have an idea of dating someone if you are not spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially apt/mature. Do not date if you have no intention of marriage. Love is blind, and it should not be involved in dating. Date autonomously, without emotion because you are not yet committed. You will know it’s the person when you know. God is not a God of confusion. Did you get His confirmation?

God has a plan for you in your singleness. We cannot answer our questions alone. We are not made to live this life alone. Community is important! We are ALL called to conform to the image of Christ, and we can only do that when we get our identity and purpose right.  You are to love others the way that God through Jesus Christ has loved you.

“We need to draw a line between having a religious spirit and having Christ. Today, we need to see a marriage of sound doctrine and the Spirit because that is where we will find Jesus.” - Pr. Deepak  Mathew

What are the limits of a church becoming progressive? When there are two generations involved in a church, how can there be a balance?

"To bridge the gap between two generations,  Paul advises, do not rebuke older people, rather exhort them like you would your father. When you have a multi-generational church, the first thing to do is never to rebuke someone for their age-related belief  systems. Encourage each other. As young people, set an example to them and focus on doctrine. As a church in a progressive world, stay rooted in the doctrine and reading of Scripture. What unites a church is the doctrine of the Word of God!"

"Pray for wisdom in every situation. Be bold, but take a  loving approach. That often will shock them. Still, be honest. There are many things that do not exist, but atheists never point them out (ex.  Santa Claus). Therefore, the problem is not that God does not exist, it is that you do not want to bow down to the God who does exist. They are likely not an atheist, they are an anti-theist, and there is a huge difference!" - Pastor Pete Torres

We all serve the same God and we all represent the same kingdom. You cannot take people to a place where you haven’t been yourself. We all have a specific will in God’s kingdom. We need to spend time with the LORD, helps us identify our role. The church is a building with four walls, we are the ones who build the community.

Cultural background places families and the institution of the church on a pedestal that God should be on. Sometimes we contribute to the church out of respect for our friends and family. We feel like we have no real relationship with God. Take the time to sit down, and ask yourself what you’re prioritizing.

If we are not growing we are not doing what we’re supposed to do as the body of Christ. Us as the church we should be supporting and building one another. Ask yourself what you can do to make the body of Christ the healthiest it can be.

This broken world should make clear that the Church needs to step up and be active as the Body of Christ. When you are segmented away from the body, it is hard to see your value and purpose. The most honor is in being faithful in the little things and having the mind of Christ in the simple day-to-day activity.

Thank you all for sharing your testimonies and Pastor Deepak for sharing from the word!

Thank you all for an amazing 100 calls! 

Meeting of Q&A where questions regarding how to lead Godly relationships were answered!

Even if you are single, you are never alone, and you were never alone, to begin with. Singleness means time for preparation. It builds skills, maturity, and tools you need to face the real storms of life. Singleness gives you an opportunity to fix things in your life that need to get fixed. There are some levels that you cannot fix unless it is just you and God. 

Connecting to God is fairly simple. One of the hard things is to walk in unity and connect within the church. How should the church be united? The best standard to look to is the Trinity of God. Our faith unites us. What you believe in will determine how well you can work with others. We will become united so that we can be one perfect man in the eyes of God. 

The Devil knows he has a short time, but there are some Christians who do not realize that they have a short time. Live with courage in these last days. Why does the Devil scare you so much? Do you believe in the blood?

The Blood: 

(1) The Blood is your Propitiation. 

(2) The Blood is the Promise Sealant. 

(3) The Blood brings Perfect Unity.

Fasting and prayer cultivate the proper atmosphere for the Spirit of God to fill you. No one can stand in the way of God. When the Spirit of God hits you, nothing can stand in your way; but it all starts with fasting and prayer.

No matter what great miracles happen in our lives, the heart of Jesus is that we KNOW him. We are not entitled to grace or mercy. It is through His goodness that we were made children of God. We don’t have to work for it we just have to believe that we are sinners. Then we are made right and made children of God. Ask yourself “Do you really love Jesus?” Is the only validation we need. Let us not be complacent with our standing with God.

The only way we can be rooted in something or someone is to have complete trust in it/them. Our God is a promise keeper even when the circumstances aren’t looking up. Everything is under God’s control and is known to him. 

James shared how God used the tragedy from his life to create something beautiful in the lives of his Family.  He explains how God is still working, chiseling away to make us into who He wants us to be. No matter what tragedy we go through, God will always sustain us and keep us safe in His hands. The important detail is thafamilyt we must develop a relationship with Christ and continue to remain in His presence. 

Whatever you do unto ONE of the least of these. Don’t focus on the entire population. Focus on addressing the needs of one person.

Find your set of eyes and show love:
- Do you love God unconditionally?
- Do you fill God or agape God?
- You have to partner with God in order to achieve whatever it is that He is calling you to do.

Sayyed shares his powerful testimony of how God redirected his path from Islam, to a path that draws him closer to God and commune with Him. Salvation is given freely and it is for anyone who wants to be saved. God is good and His mercies renew each morning. Let us continue to thank God for His love and pray for those around us who may not know God.

Jim talks about how God was the sole source of healing in his life and how he sustained him throughout his childhood. Always trust in the Lord, even when it is hard. God is Love and His love suprasses all human understanding.  

There is one spirit but many rivers from that spirit, many manifestations from one spirit. Your best testimony is  that wherever you  went, you made a difference. Put your effort in things that truly matter in the context of eternity, being the church here on earth. Ezekiel was moving deeper and deeper into  the river, not the river rising and moving without fear. When it comes to the anointing, never be content, desire to go deeper. 

Sandin shares his testimony about how God saved him from his path in sin and transformed his life into one of blessings and grace. 

Understanding the importance of prayer and community. To rise above what the world offers and grow in prayer with Christ.