April 24, 2026

Good Morning,

Today, there is noise everywhere, distractions calling our names, and a generation losing its ability to pay attention to what matters. Problems loom larger than our ability to solve. Today’s culture pulls us in every direction – with constant notifications and the pressure to respond instantly. God wants us to trust Him when the way is clear and when the night is dark. Those who trust in the Lord always develop a patience that is a testimony to the grace of God at work in their lives. They are willing to take decisive action, but only under the direction of the Lord and depend on Him through their action.

Don’t get distracted scrolling without purpose, saying yes to everything, chasing every feeling, letting life happen to you. Distractions scatter your attention • steal your time • and make you reactive. The Christian life requires prioritizing faith and obedience to God’s will above personal and societal norms. Becoming a Christian entails being connected to something beyond ourselves that is more powerful than ourselves – and being connected to Jesus Christ is the best thing one can ever do.

An expectant trust in God is never disappointed. We can trust His faithfulness. We can trust His unfailing love. We can trust His promises and His plans for us. Acknowledging God’s authority and control over your life, especially in times of uncertainty, is vital to your survival. The times of challenge or crisis often reveal undeveloped trust in our lives. It is at these moments that God desires to strengthen our faith. But it all begins with a choice to trust in God rather than in self. Solomon in Proverbs 3:5-6 said: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight”.

Thank you for your continued financial contributions to supporting the work of the church. Please continue mailing 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: “God may allow us at times to hit rock bottom, to show us He’s the rock at the bottom.” - Kirk Franklin

Pray and thank God for your Blessing,

Pastor Kevin L. Bullock, Sr.