Like you, many of those situations seemed hopeless without a way out. Looking back on every one of those events, I confess that I didn’t always know what to do. I felt helpless and powerless.

This hope that does not lead to disappointment means that you don’t skip class on God’s school of character development. It means you understand and believe by faith that God never wastes pain and suffering but has a pathway and a purpose for you to go through so you can experience a living hope that never disappoints.

When you have encounters with God, hear the voice of God and allow the Holy Spirit lead you, that’s where the action is, and that is how you discover the abundant life that Jesus Christ died for.

Jesus breaks all the rules of how to do ministry in this story. It is a good reminder that there are no formulas when it comes to ministry and how to minister to others.

When you trust in Jesus and realize what close to 140 scriptures say about who we are and what Christ makes possible when we are “In Christ,” it should do something to you. It should change your perspective on life. It should make you grateful with an overwhelming spirit of gratitude and devotion to the “One” who makes all this possible.

If you don’t know who you are “In Christ,” you will never know what your purpose is and where you are headed. The moment you get into your spirit what your real and true identity “In Christ” is, you will soon discover your purpose and always know where you are headed.

He stood by you even when others gave up on you. He was a friend when you had no friends. He was your comfort when you needed healing. He was the lover of your soul when you felt unloved. He was your reason for being and why you kept on keeping on because He never gave up on you! He was your confidence in your doubts. He was your right mind when you felt like going crazy.

Encounter invited you to give a year donation from your heart to a ministry that is dedicated to help broken and hurting people discover a free devoted life to Jesus Christ. Encounter is making an eternal impact by embracing discipleship, recovery, evangelism, and community that is Kingdom focused. With your help we can reach more people and advance the gospel so others may find salvation and freedom through a relationship with Jesus Christ.

If there was ever a time for us to encourage one another and stay in community it is now. For some of us, the time between Christmas and New Years Day is a time of despair, disappointment, loneliness, and even grief. For others, it is a time of great joy and happiness. Some of you are on top of the mountain. Some of you are in the valley. One thing is for certain. We all need each other during the holidays.

Encounter invited you to give a year donation from your heart to a ministry that is dedicated to help broken and hurting people discover a free devoted life to Jesus Christ. Encounter is making an eternal impact by embracing discipleship, recovery, evangelism, and community that is Kingdom focused. With your help we can reach more people and advance the gospel so others may find salvation and freedom through a relationship with Jesus Christ.