FYI: WEDNESDAY NIGHT (2-8) @ 6:30 PM @ NEW RIVER THE STUDY OF THE “FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT LED BY BRO. MIKE GIBSON!

FYI: PASTOR MIKE’S FACEBOOK LIVE MESSAGE ON THURSDAY NIGHT (2-9) @ 6:30 PM ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE, MICHAEL WILLINGHAM

FYI: THE PRESENCE OF GOD HAS BEEN SO RICH AND SO POWERFUL IN RECENT WEEKS AND MONTHS!! WE MUST BE PREPARED TO RECEIVE AND RESPOND TO THE MOVING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!! I KNOW THAT THERE ARE MANY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PRAYING FOR A “REVIVAL.” BUT WE MUST ALSO BE PRAYING THAT EACH OF US WILL SURRENDER TO THE MOVE OF THE SPIRIT WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY ARISES!! I AM AFRAID THAT WE ARE MISSING SOME BLESSINGS BECAUSE WE ARE FAILING TO RESPOND IN OBEDIENCE. THIS IS THE TIME TO OBEY AND OPEN OUR HEARTS TO WHAT GOD DESIRES TO DO AMONG US!!

I LOOK FORWARD TO WORSHIPING WITH YOU ON SUNDAY MORNING (2-12) @ 10:30 AM!!!

In the past few weeks we have heard testimonies from various individuals who have experienced a divine intervention in their life or someone’s life that they knew. I felt led to remind us of the IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER ONCE AGAIN!! I realize that this may be “old news” to some but each of us face moments in which we wonder if God is hearing us. And why are things not changing if God is hearing us. These types of moments require us to have FULL FAITH & NOT PARTIAL FAITH!! God is hearing you, just keep praying!!

Psalm 116:2, “Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live” - 

Have you ever had times in your life when it seemed like God didn't hear you? It can seem pretty discouraging when we feel like our prayers aren’t being heard and we aren’t sensing God’s presence and interventions in difficult situations. Sadly, feeling unheard often leads people to feel unloved, forgotten, and of little value to God. 

Yet all those feelings aren’t based on truth but rather on what we aren’t seeing or experiencing happening in our lives because God does hear us. “And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of Him” (1 John 5:15). Often, when we feel unheard, God is at work in ways we may not see or know at the time. Romans 8:28 assures us in all situations, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

But God not only hears; He also listens, which means He pays attention and considers our words. Psalm 66:19 tells us, “But God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.” God hears and listens to our voices. “In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice; my cry came before Him, into His ears" (Psalm 16:8). As believers, we have God’s ear.

There are countless stories in the Bible of men and women who may have felt at times that God wasn’t hearing them. Individuals in situations where they really needed His ear, some of those caught in life-and-death situations where there was no hope for them if He didn’t hear and respond to them. Individuals like Joseph, Daniel, Paul, and more. Although we know how their stories ended, being human like us, they may have experienced a roller coaster of emotions in their circumstances. But we must remember that we can trust in God and we must believe that God is interested in our journey of life!!

I ENCOURAGE EACH OF US TO KEEP PRAYING!!!!

Walking after the Heart of God,

Pastor Mike