Good Morning,

In the current times, God is calling us to live with steady faith rather than fear. Christians are to live each day with faith in God and pray for peace and a heart that trusts God’s timing. We must ask Him to guide our words so they speak life, direct our steps so they follow His will, and shape our attitude so His love can be seen through you. Wherever you go, we must let peace begin in our heart and flow into our home, and the world around us.

While the world trembles with uncertainty, we must remain rooted in faith, not shaken by fear, as we pray for peace in America. We must ask the Lord to heal the land, mend what is divided, and awaken compassion where hearts have grown weary and turned from God. Let each day begin with faith in the Lord and a heart willing to carry His peace into the world. And Matthew 5:9 reminds us that: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”

We are to walk by faith when the road feels uncertain, to speak with grace when voices around us grow harsh, and to live with hearts that demonstrate God’s love in every room we enter. Before you speak, pause and ask God to guide your words. Before you move forward, invite Him to direct your steps. Before you react, ask Him to shape your attitude with patience, humility, courage, and kindness.

When anger feels close, and choose love – and then with each word, each step, and each quiet decision, trust God. The Christians duty is to ask God for what we need to mend every broken relationship, to soften hardened hearts, restore forgiveness where pain has lingered, and rebuild trust that has been shaken. Proverbs 16:24 reminds us that – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Your continued financial contributions are deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for your ongoing support. Please continue to mail your checks to Payne Chapel A.M.E Church, 2701 Lee St, Houston, Texas 77026, or use Givelify.com on the church website.

Finally, I would like to leave you with this thought for meditation: “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends, and living our lives.” —Maya Angelou.

Always Pray.

Kevin L. Bullock, Sr.