DAY 3

I would like to begin by wishing you a happy and healthy New Year. On the behalf of the Grace Place NYC, thank you for being part of our community and being part of our 10 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

As we continue on our journey with Christ, both as individuals and as a church community, there are times when we will stumble and fall as we endure trials and tribulations. I want to remind you that for every season there is a reason. With the strength of the Lord, we can pick up our cross and continue our journey through fellowship and prayer. This helps us to remain present with Christ through the Holy Spirit.

The love and mercy of our glorious God has brought me to humility. When I am ashamed and angry, I try my hardest to walk away from God, not because of Him, but because of my weakness. When I believe I am alone, I try to hide and retreat from God, as Adam and Eve did after they ate the forbidden fruit from the tree. 

God, how foolish am I? You never leave me alone, just like Daniel in the lion's den. When I am silent and do not speak a single word, you are able to hear my heart and mind.

Scripture provides me with encouragement, and I pray it will do the same for you:

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13

May your day and year ahead be filled with blessings.

God bless you.