November 15, 2028
Good morning,
Unbelievers hope for happiness from the world; believers hope for happiness in the world as they enjoy God's good gifts with grateful hearts. Their joy is rooted in personal faith in God. Each of us must believe in the Lord for ourselves and discover the joy that only He can bring. If you’re going to keep your joy, you must be proactive. You can’t wait to see how you feel. But when you wake up in the morning, decide like David in Psalm 118: 24 and declare – “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Anyone can be a good cheer when everything’s going their way. That doesn't take any faith. The test comes when people do you wrong, life throws you a curve ball, or the medical report's not good. It's tempting to get sour, live discouraged, and let that pressure cause you to lose your joy. We will all go through disappointments and things that are not fair. Every day, Satan does everything possible to dishearten God’s people at this crucial time in history.
God, however, is saying, “Stop mourning and being depressed. This is a new day, and God has not brought you this far to leave you. You must regain your joy so you'll have the strength to step into the new things God has for you. God has given us the grace to handle whatever comes our way. Even when we face inconveniences, we can live in joy and peace. Joy is directly connected to our strength; if you don't have joy, you won't be able to outlast the opposition and deal with the pressures and frustrations of life. You don't have to figure it out in these challenging times. God will fight the battles, but you can't live weak and defeated.
Thank you for your continued financial support of the ministry. Your contributions are not just financial aid but a testament to your commitment to the work of God. I am deeply grateful for your support, and I want you to know that it is not taken for granted. Please continue to mail your checks to Payne Chapel A.M.E Church, 2701 Lee St, Houston, Texas 77026, or visit Payne Chapel AME Church—Houston, Texas—through Givelify.com. Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
Finally, I would like to leave you with this thought for meditation; “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pray and trust God.
Kevin L. Bullock, Sr. - Pastor