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God Didn’t Stutter When He Called You

By admin • 9/20/2025

By Minister John’Niea Armstead-Nwaodu Scripture: But the Lord said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.” - Judges 6:23 Has God called you to something, and are you still praying about it? There is no need to pray about something God has already told you to do; it’s time to plan. We find the story of our good brother Gideon in Judges 6-7. He felt outnumbered, weak, and like the least in his family, struggling to believe that God had called him. Despite Gideon’s fear, God declared him a mighty warrior. By the end of the story, a whole nation was freed from the oppressive Midianites because he answered the call. What’s holding you back? We all have past sins and moments of feeling unworthy, and there will be more. This doesn’t mean God did not call us. As it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” It’s time to start acting brand new and walk in the calling God has placed on your life. There is deliverance attached to your answering the call. Someone else’s assignment may be revealed because you accepted your calling. Open your mouth and share what the Lord has placed within you. You might have the necessary skills or credentials, and even if you don’t, God still placed the assignment at your feet. If you stay on the potter’s wheel, the skills will come. God will use our weaknesses and what we think we lack for His glory (1 Corinthians 1:26-29). Your finances might be tight, but God, the source of all blessings, will provide the resources. Just believe. Perhaps fear of people or failure is holding you back; I’ve been there. I received my call to ministry in my early twenties, but I didn't accept it until I was 44. I think about all the time I wasted and the assignments I ignored. Let’s not even discuss the struggles I faced or the scars I carry because I chose the world’s call over God’s divine appointment. He is waiting on you. I pray that you begin to walk in boldness, knowing the Lord is your helper (Hebrews 13:6). Please don’t tell me you have the “get somebody else to do it” spirit. You heard God, but you’re choosing disobedience instead. I’m here to tell you that it will cost you, and you can’t afford that price. Don’t confuse difficult starts and delays as signs that God is not calling you; instead, see them as tests or tools to build your perseverance. God knows He can trust you, which is why He called you. The test is for you to believe in yourself. Before He formed you, He appointed you. We were created for good works. We did not choose Him; He chose us. The God who called you is faithful and will never leave you. Be encouraged and know that God’s presence and provision outweigh personal limitations. We can’t send God’s gifts and calling back, so stop delaying your purpose. His timing refines the call, and you are equipped for this. The Lord is with you, mighty warrior… answer the call… you will live and declare the goodness of God.

When God Turns the Broken Past into a Glorious Future

By admin • 9/19/2025

By. Min. Benjamin Woode Every person has a story, and for many, that story includes moments they wish they could erase. Some carry the weight of mistakes, others feel marked by failures, and some have been told they will never rise above their past. Yet the God of the Bible specializes in rewriting stories. He takes what is broken and transforms it into something beautiful. The life of Rahab, a woman from the ancient city of Jericho, is a powerful example of how God can take someone the world has written off and place them in the very center of His divine plan. Rahab lived in Jericho and was known as a prostitute. In the eyes of the world, she was the least likely person to play a part in the plans of God. But when two Israelite spies entered the city, Rahab made a courageous decision. She hid them from the king’s soldiers at great personal risk. Why would she do such a thing? Rahab had heard about the God of Israel, the One who had parted the Red Sea and given His people victory over mighty kings. Her heart was moved to believe in Him. She declared in Joshua 2:11: “For the Lord your God is God in heaven above and on the earth below.” That act of faith changed her life. When the walls of Jericho fell, Rahab and her family were spared. God’s work in her life did not stop there. She later married a man named Salmon, became the mother of Boaz, and entered the lineage of King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5). No matter where you have been, God can write a new chapter filled with hope, purpose, and eternal significance. Prayer: Lord, thank You that my past does not determine my destiny. I choose to trust in You and follow Your ways. Amen. Encouragement: As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” Your history is not your identity. In Christ, you are forgiven, restored, and set apart for His glory.

Healed to Help

By admin • 9/11/2025

By Minister Johnniea Armstead About the Author: Minister John’Niea Armstead-Nwaodu is a licensed minister based in the UAE. She finds joy in serving others—leading women's ministry, mentoring youth in the ways of God, and building community across cultures. With a passion for biblical teaching and learning, she helps people heal, grow, and live their God-given purpose. She believes coming to know God at a young age changed the trajectory of her life and being his vessel is a reasonable offer for his greatest sacrifice. She is passionate about people, loving God and shifting generations. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” (vv. 3–4) Some people are living the “soft life” or their “best life,” whatever that means to them. I’m just trying to live this life for God—and I’ve learned that life with God carries the best of both. I’ve also learned we can’t experience either if we’re unhealed. Our potential to live God’s purpose is maximized when we live from a healed place. I am in my healing season. It ain’t cute, comfortable, or quiet—but it is necessary. Each of us has gifts and a purpose in ministry. We have a responsibility to heal so we can serve and show up for what God called us to. In Mark 5:1–20, a man tormented by a legion of demons meets Jesus. Delivered and in his right mind, he begs to follow Him. I can imagine how he felt—just like I remember when Jesus delivered me from the guilt of divorce and the shame of molestation. His love reset my life and changed my direction. But Jesus didn’t let that man hop in the boat; He sent him on mission: “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you.” When you let God heal you, He turns silent suffering into a bold testimony and uses it to fuel ministry. In Mark 1:29–31, Simon’s mother-in-law has a fever. Jesus takes her hand; the fever leaves—and she begins to serve Jesus and the disciples. Healing moved her straight into ministry. Those are physical healings, but the pattern holds for emotional, mental, and spiritual wounds too. God didn’t call us to be serving and bleeding. He wants us to walk in the same healing and promises we preach to others. God doesn’t heal us just to make us comfortable; He heals us to make us useful. When Jesus mends our hearts, our hands naturally get busy—for His glory and others’ good. Be like the man who went home and told his story and the woman who got up and served. You’ve heard, “hurt people hurt people.” Hand it to God and let Him rewrite it: healed people help people. Healing restores our true identity. Pain, sin, and trauma try to rename us: “unclean,” “not enough,” “forgotten.” In Christ we’re renamed—sons and daughters (Gal. 4:6–7), forgiven and free (John 8:36). A real “soft life” is living in God’s promises instead of the enemy’s whispers that only come to kill, steal, and destroy. Healing reopens our capacity to love. Unhealed wounds make us guarded and reactive. We can’t be reactive in ministry when people are hurting and looking to us for guidance. Learn your triggers. Heal so you don’t bleed on the very people God sent you to help. God’s comfort softens our hearts so we can genuinely love God and people (Rom. 5:5). Finally, healing equips our witness. A healed story is a powerful testimony. Like the Gerasene man, we can say, “Here’s what Jesus did for me,” and point others to the same Healer (Rev. 12:11). Here’s the hard truth: when we remain unhealed, we divert our purpose and live outside God’s call. We lead from our wounds, not our calling. Unaddressed hurt drives decisions—avoiding hard conversations, clinging to control, or serving to be seen rather than to bless. Being unhealed keeps us repeating harmful patterns. The pain we hide shows up in ministry as isolation, doubt, perfectionism, and a host of other things that limit the fruit God intends. Check your fruit; being unhealed will halt your harvest. Shame says “stay quiet,” while purpose says “share hope.” When we refuse to let Jesus into our broken places, we forfeit the very ministry our story could unlock (2 Cor. 12:9). Don’t let hurt mute your testimony. Be loud and proud about the God you serve and how He delivered you. YOLO—You Only got One Life to Live! Live it for God, full of His love—healed and powerful. Question: Will you allow God to heal you today? Will you lay that thing—the one that has you so torn up it hinders your ministry—at His feet?

Sustained Victory:

By admin • 9/11/2025

By, Bishop Dr. Loretta Sanders About the Author Bishop Dr. Loretta Sanders is the pastor of Loving Grace Assembly in Dubai and a global faith leader passionate about helping believers live with purpose. She is also the founder of YuKanFaith Magazine, inspiring readers worldwide with messages of hope, leadership, and victory in Christ. The Rest After the Battle There comes a point in every journey when the struggle that once defined your days is finally over. For Israel, that moment came in 2 Samuel 8:1 when the Philistines were no longer a looming threat and the land was at rest. The war was over. But rest does not mean the mission is finished. When God brings you into a season of peace, it’s not an invitation to become idle—it’s a call to become a faithful steward of the victory He has given you. The Ebenezer Reminder The prophet Samuel once raised a stone and named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12). This was not just a monument to past victories; it was a declaration of ongoing faithfulness. God doesn’t help us just to survive. He helps us so we can thrive, walking in sustained victory. Think about that. Every breakthrough, every answered prayer, and every deliverance is not only about what you’ve been freed from—it’s about what you are now free to build. When God Moves You from Survival to Stewardship Survival mode is about getting through the day. Stewardship mode is about planning for tomorrow, growing what God has given, and guarding it with wisdom. If God has restored your health, how will you now use your strength for His glory? If He has given you financial breakthrough, how will you steward it to bless others? If He has brought peace to your home, how will you nurture it so it lasts for generations? Victory is the doorway. Stewardship is the journey beyond it. Three Ways to Walk in Sustained Victory Remember the Source – Keep your “Ebenezer” moments fresh. Journal your testimonies. Share them often. They will remind you that victory came from God’s hand, not your own strength. Build with Intention – Use this time of peace to plant seeds for the future. Invest in relationships, ministries, and disciplines that strengthen your walk with God. Guard What God Has Given – Just because the enemy is quiet doesn’t mean he’s gone. Stay alert in prayer and rooted in the Word so your peace remains unshaken. A Prayer for Sustained Victory Father, thank You for bringing me through battles I thought would break me. Thank You for peace on every side. Teach me to steward the blessings You’ve entrusted to me. Help me to guard my heart, build with purpose, and live each day with gratitude for Your sustaining hand. In Jesus’ name, Amen. From War to Worship If you’re in a season of peace, don’t just exhale—praise. Use this time to grow deeper in God’s Word, serve your community, and invest in what will last beyond you. We invite you to join us at Loving Grace Assembly this Sunday at 10 AM at the The Agenda, Media City , Dubai, UAE. Together, we’ll celebrate God’s victories and learn how to walk in His sustained blessings.

Does God See Me?

By admin • 9/11/2025

By: Benjamin Woode About the Author Minister Benjamin Woode serves at Loving Grace Assembly in Dubai, sharing God’s Word with a passion for encouraging believers to trust in His unfailing care. His heart for ministry is rooted in helping people see God’s hand in every season of life, reminding them they are never forgotten. God Knows Every Detail About You Have you ever wondered if God really sees you—your struggles, your prayers, and even your small, everyday needs? Jesus gave us a powerful reminder in Luke 12:6–7: “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God… Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Think about that. God doesn’t just notice you; He knows you in incredible detail. He knows the exact number of hairs on your head. That’s not trivia someone memorizes; that’s the intimate knowledge of a Creator who loves deeply and pays attention to every detail of your life. If God Watches the Birds, He Will Watch Over You Consider the apus. Apus, better known as the common swift. These small birds are nothing short of amazing. They can spend up to ten months in the air without landing. They cross continents, glide over deserts and oceans, and somehow always find their way. If God watches over a swift soaring high above the Sahara, how much more is He watching over you? If He provides air currents for the swift, food for the sparrow, and instincts for the eagle, will He not also provide for your emotional, spiritual, and physical needs? When You Feel Forgotten or Alone Life has moments when you feel invisible—when prayers seem unanswered, and your efforts seem unnoticed. But the truth of Luke 12:6–7 stands: you have never been out of God’s sight. He sees your tears (Psalm 56:8). He hears your prayers (1 John 5:14). He knows your needs before you ask (Matthew 6:8).]. God’s care is not distant or general. It is personal, specific, and constant. Three Ways to Trust God’s Care When You Feel Invisible Speak His Promises Out Loud – Remind yourself of verses like Isaiah 49:16: “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” Look for God’s Daily Provision – Just like the birds receive what they need each day, notice the small blessings that prove His presence. Stay Connected to God’s People – Isolation feeds feelings of being forgotten. Worship, fellowship, and prayer with others help you remember you are seen. A Prayer for Trusting God’s Care Father, thank You for knowing me inside and out, even the details I overlook. Thank You for caring for me in ways I cannot always see. Teach me to trust You like the birds trust the wind You send. I rest in the truth that I am never forgotten. In Jesus’ name, Amen. You Are Seen, and You Belong If this message encouraged you, we would love to walk with you in your faith journey. Join us this Sunday at Loving Grace Assembly, 10 AM at the The Agenda, Media City , Dubai, UAE. You can also visit us online to discover more Bible-based encouragement.

God Over The Inevitable

By admin • 9/11/2025

A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles so that Daniel’s situation might not be changed. Daniel had no way out of his situation. Even the person who thought they had all power, the king, could not change Daniel’s situation. Death was all but inevitable for Daniel. Are you looking at what appears to be an inevitable death? Maybe not physical death, but the death of your marriage, death of your finances, death of your joy, death of your peace, death of self-worth, or death of ___. Glory be to God that we serve a living God that has power over life and death. Let’s look at what the king did. The king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. And he could not sleep. The king was fasting and praying for the safety of Daniel. Even as a nonbeliever, the king knew the power of fasting. I also think that he was sorrowful and was asking the God of Daniel for forgiveness. The bible says in verse 22 that ultimately, God saved Daniel because He found him innocent. But it’s the testimony of king that still rings true for us today He rescues, and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” And He will rescue us. Beloved, allow the testimony of King to encourage you. No matter what the situation looks like, only God has the final say. Daniel was facing inevitable death, and no one on the face of the earth could have changed his situation. BUT GOD!! We serve a God that sits high and looks low. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He loves us. Glory to his name! As we continue in our fasting, put that situation that appears to be heading for inevitable death before God, and watch Him work. Remember He is a miracle worker. Peace and Blessings, Bishop Dr. Loretta Sanders, Pastor

God Over The Inevitable

By admin • 5/21/2024

Live on Purpose

By admin • 5/21/2024

Today I want to encourage you to continue living on purpose. When we are living according to God’s purpose for our life, there are two common challenges that we will meet. 1. Movement outside of our comfort zone. 2. Opposition These two seem to be married to each other. Sometimes they come separately and other times it seems like they show up together. Nonetheless, we must believe that with God’s help, we shall overcome them. The Bible says in 1John 4:4, “greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” Knowing that our Lord Jesus Christ has already overcome the world, and it is His spirit that lives inside of each of us, we are already victorious outside our comfort zone and the challenges of opposition. No matter what it looks like, feels like, or the report of man, if we continue to live according to God’s purpose for our life, Psm 34:10 teaches us, “The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. Beloved, choose this day to live on purpose. Peace and Blessings Bishop Dr. Loretta Sanders, Pastor

Who Do You Trust ?

By admin • 5/21/2024

Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.Proverbs 3:5 NASB1995 The song says “I will trust in the Lord. I will trust in the Lord until I die”. As a youth and young adult, it worked my nerves every time the senior choir sang the hymn “I Will Trust In Lord.” As a person that hears the sounds of music, It seemed everybody in the church picked their own note and melody to sing it by. It didn’t matter if it was 10 people or 110 people in the church, it always sounded the same…OFF! And let’s not forget the random “Yes Sir!” From the men’s corner. Drove me nuts! Now as a seasoned adult, that is, and have lived through some stuff, I’m screaming this song all off key right along with the senior choir. As I’ve become wiser, I have realized that everyone was singing a different note and tune because to each one this song carried a different testimony. Every note that was held too long was powered with the praise that the Father had come through on His promise. Every note sung off-key symbolized the expectation of hope. Every shake in someone’s voice caused by the flowing of tears witnessed to the glory of our Lord and Savior turning sorrow to joy. What was unpleasing to me was a sweet sound to heaven. Are you trusting Him today? Or are you like I was? So confused by the noise that you are missing your moments in His presence. How would you sound if you sang the song I Will Trust in the Lord? Would tears fall? Would you be off key? Would he hear your praise in the melody? Psalm 20:7-8 says Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. Sing your tune! Don’t get distracted! Trust Him! And as His word promised you will stand.