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Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Do Not Be Afraid, God Is Holding You Steady Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Atlanta • Lagos • Singapore • Christchurch • Tokyo STRENGTH • SUPPORT • CONFIDENCE Christian prayer for strength and stability • trusting God when life feels overwhelming • prayer for difficult seasons • finding confidence through God's presence Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” There are moments in life when it feels as though too many things are demanding our attention at once. Responsibilities pull from one direction, concerns arise from another, and unexpected challenges can appear without warning. In those moments people often feel as though they must somehow hold everything together by themselves. Many people are carrying that pressure today. The weight of responsibility can be exhausting. We want to care for those around us. We want to make wise decisions. We want to remain strong for family, friends, and colleagues. Yet there comes a point when human strength begins to reach its limits. It is often there, in those very moments, that God gently reminds us that we were never meant to carry the whole weight of life alone. Isaiah speaks into that reality with remarkable reassurance. God does not simply tell His people not to fear. He gives them a reason. His presence remains with them. His strength remains available to them. His faithfulness remains constant around them. The promise is not that challenges disappear, but that God remains present within them. Father, thank You that I do not have to carry every burden by myself. Thank You that Your strength is greater than my weakness and that Your wisdom is greater than my understanding. Jesus, when life feels overwhelming, help me remember that You are holding me steady. Teach me to trust You more deeply and to place my confidence in Your faithfulness rather than in my own ability. Holy Spirit, fill me with calmness, strength, and courage today. Help me release unnecessary pressure and walk forward with confidence in God's care. Strengthen my heart and remind me that I am never facing life alone. Across the world, from Atlanta to Lagos, from Singapore to Christchurch and Tokyo, may overwhelmed hearts find stability, weary souls discover renewed strength, and every listener experience the steadying presence of God. Jesús, sostenme con Tu fuerza hoy. Jesus, sustenta-me com a Tua força hoje. Jesus, palakasin Mo ako at patatagin ngayon. Father, thank You that You are holding me steady. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, prayer for strength, Christian encouragement, trusting God, prayer for difficult times, evening prayer, daily prayer, Christian devotion Christian prayer for strength and stability, trusting God when life feels overwhelming, prayer for difficult seasons, finding confidence through God's presenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Do Not Be Afraid, God Is Holding You Steady Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Houston • Lagos • Singapore • Wellington • Tokyo COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • TRUST Christian prayer for fear and anxiety • trusting God during uncertain times • finding courage through faith • prayer for strength and confidence  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” There are moments in life when uncertainty can feel louder than confidence. We may not know how a situation will unfold. We may not know what tomorrow will bring. Questions about family, health, finances, work, and the future can sometimes create a quiet fear that sits beneath the surface of daily life. Many people carry that feeling today. Fear often grows in the space between what we know and what we do not know. It tries to convince us that we are facing the future alone and that everything depends upon our ability to control what lies ahead. Yet God speaks directly into those fears with words of reassurance. He does not simply tell His people not to be afraid. He gives them a reason. His presence remains with them. The promise of Isaiah is not that life will always be simple. The promise is that God will strengthen, help, and uphold His people through whatever they face. The Lord is not standing at a distance watching our struggles. He is actively sustaining us through them. Father, thank You that Your presence remains constant even when life feels uncertain. Thank You that I never face today's challenges or tomorrow's questions without Your help. Jesus, when fear tries to steal my peace, help me remember Your promises. When uncertainty begins to cloud my thinking, remind me that You are still leading, still working, and still holding me securely in Your hands. Holy Spirit, fill my heart with courage today. Replace fear with trust, anxiety with peace, and uncertainty with confidence in God's faithfulness. Help me walk forward knowing that I am supported by Your strength and guided by Your wisdom. Across the world, from Houston to Lagos, from Singapore to Wellington and Tokyo, may hearts be strengthened by the assurance that God remains present, faithful, and able to hold His people steady through every season. Jesús, ayúdame a confiar en Ti hoy. Jesus, ajuda-me a confiar em Ti hoje. Jesus, tulungan Mo akong magtiwala sa Iyo ngayon. Father, thank You that Your strong hand is holding me steady. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, prayer for courage, Christian encouragement, prayer for anxiety, trusting God, prayer for strength, daily prayer, Christian devotion Christian prayer for fear and anxiety, trusting God during uncertain times, finding courage through faith, prayer for strength and confidenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — God Is Still Holding You, Even Now Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Atlanta • Lagos • Santiago • Singapore • Perth STRENGTH • COMFORT • CONFIDENCE Christian prayer for strength and encouragement • trusting God when life feels heavy • finding comfort in difficult times • prayer for weary hearts  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” There are moments when people become so accustomed to carrying responsibility that they forget how heavy the load has become. They continue moving forward, continue helping others, continue meeting expectations, and continue doing what needs to be done. Yet beneath the surface there can be a quiet weariness that few people ever see. Sometimes strength looks very ordinary. Sometimes strength is simply getting up and trying again. Sometimes strength is continuing to pray when answers have not yet arrived. Sometimes strength is choosing faith when circumstances are still uncertain. The beautiful promise found in Isaiah is not that we must hold everything together by our own efforts. The promise is that God Himself holds us. His strength becomes available where our own strength feels limited. His peace becomes available where anxiety tries to grow. His presence remains constant even when our emotions fluctuate. Father, thank You that You know every burden I carry, including the ones I rarely speak about. Thank You that I never need to pretend to be stronger than I am when I come before You. Jesus, when I feel tired, strengthen me. When I feel uncertain, steady me. When I feel discouraged, remind me that Your hand remains upon my life and Your faithfulness remains unchanged. Holy Spirit, help me recognise Your presence throughout this evening. Quiet the noise that competes for my attention and draw my heart back to the peace that comes from trusting God. Lord, help me remember that I am not holding my life together alone. You are holding me. You are guiding me. You are sustaining me. Let that truth bring comfort, confidence, and renewed strength. Across the world, from Atlanta to Lagos, from Santiago to Singapore and Perth, may weary hearts discover fresh strength and renewed hope in the God who continues to uphold His people. Jesús, gracias porque me sostienes hoy. Jesus, obrigado porque me sustentas hoje. Jesus, salamat dahil Ikaw ang nagpapalakas sa akin. Father, thank You that Your hand still holds me today. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, prayer for strength, Christian encouragement, trusting God, prayer for weary hearts, evening prayer, daily prayer, Christian devotion Christian prayer for strength and encouragement, trusting God when life feels heavy, finding comfort in difficult times, prayer for weary heartsSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Do Not Start This Day Afraid, God Is With You Recorded live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Dallas • Auckland • Lagos • Singapore • Santiago COURAGE • CONFIDENCE • GOD'S PRESENCE morning prayer for courage and strength • Christian prayer for a new day • trusting God when life feels uncertain • finding confidence in God's presence Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” As a new day begins, it is easy to focus on the things that feel uncertain. There may be responsibilities waiting for your attention, conversations that need to happen, or situations that seem larger than your strength. Sometimes the day has not even properly started before worry begins trying to write the story of how it will unfold. Yet before fear speaks, God speaks. Before anxiety predicts what might happen, God reminds us of who He is. And before we take our first step into the unknown, God assures us that we will not walk there alone. The promise of Scripture is not that life will always be easy. The promise is that God's presence will remain faithful through every challenge, every question, and every unexpected turn in the road. Whatever this day may hold, the Lord who holds your life is already there before you. Father, thank You for this new morning and for the gift of another day. Thank You that Your presence goes before me and walks beside me. When I am tempted to fear what lies ahead, remind me that I never face the future alone. Jesus, strengthen my heart today. Where uncertainty tries to weaken my confidence, fill me with courage. Where worries try to grow, replace them with trust. Help me walk into this day with quiet confidence, knowing that You are holding me securely in Your care. Lord, teach me to look beyond my fears and focus on Your faithfulness. Help me remember that Your strength is greater than my weakness and Your peace is greater than my concerns. Across the world, from Dallas to Auckland, from Lagos to Singapore and Santiago, may hearts be strengthened by the assurance that God is present, God is faithful, and God is with us today. Jesús, ayúdame a caminar con valentía hoy. Jesus, ajuda-me a caminhar com coragem hoje. Jesus, tulungan Mo akong lumakad nang may tapang ngayon. Father, I place this day into Your hands and choose faith over fear. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, morning prayer, prayer for courage, Christian encouragement, prayer for strength, trusting God, daily prayer, Christian devotion morning prayer for courage and strength, Christian prayer for a new day, trusting God when life feels uncertain, finding confidence in God's presenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Feeling Overwhelmed? God Is Closer Than You Think Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Kentucky • Florida • Bogotá • Rio de Janeiro • Alabama CALM STRENGTH • REASSURANCE • SUPPORT prayer for feeling overwhelmed • Christian prayer for strength today • prayer for emotional support • prayer for peace and reassurance Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” If today feels heavier than you expected, pause for a quiet moment with Jesus. You do not have to solve everything right now. You do not have to carry every concern by yourself. For this moment, simply slow down. God sees what is weighing on your heart. He sees the responsibilities you are carrying. He sees the conversations you are worried about.  He sees the pressures that nobody else fully understands. And He remains close. Father, thank You that I do not walk through this day alone. Thank You that when life feels overwhelming, Your presence remains steady and faithful. Jesus, stay close beside me today. When my thoughts begin racing ahead of me, help me return to Your peace. When I feel anxious about things I cannot control, help me trust You one step at a time.  When I feel tired within myself, remind me that Your strength is greater than my weakness. Lord, help me receive Your calmness today. Help me focus on what is in front of me instead of worrying about everything at once. Give me wisdom for this day. Give me peace for this day.  Give me strength for this day. Across the world, many people are quietly carrying responsibilities, pressures, and concerns that feel too heavy for them. From Kentucky to Florida, from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro and Alabama, may hearts be reminded today that God is near, God is faithful, and God is still carrying what feels too heavy for us. Jesús, ayúdame a confiar en Ti paso a paso hoy. Jesus, fortalece meu coração e me dê paz hoje. Jesus, tulungan Mo akong magtiwala sa Iyo ngayong araw. Father, I place this day into Your hands. And I choose peace instead of fear. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, prayer for strength, Christian encouragement, prayer for peace, overwhelmed prayer, emotional support prayer, trust God prayer, daily prayer prayer for feeling overwhelmed, Christian prayer for strength today, prayer for emotional support, prayer for peace and reassuranceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — You Do Not Need to Carry This Alone: A Prayer for Strength and Calmness Today Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Kentucky • Florida • Bogotá • Rio de Janeiro • Alabama SUPPORT • CALMNESS • STRENGTH Christian prayer for emotional support • prayer for calmness and peace today • prayer when life feels overwhelming • prayer for strength through difficult days Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you…” If life feels emotionally overwhelming today, pause for a quiet moment with Jesus. You do not need to carry this alone. God sees the hidden pressure resting heavily upon your heart.  He understands the emotional exhaustion, overthinking, and quiet worries that can slowly drain peace from within you during difficult seasons. Before this day moves any further, allow your heart to breathe again gently. Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You now. Jesus, stay close beside me through this day. When anxious thoughts begin making life feel emotionally heavy, help my heart settle quietly within Your peace again. When pressure and uncertainty begin making me feel tired and discouraged, remind me that Your presence is still holding me steady. Lord, help me receive quiet strength today. I place every burden into Your hands now. I release the emotional strain, hidden fears, and inner heaviness that have been exhausting my spirit. And now, I choose calmness instead of fear. Jesus, walk gently beside me today. Lead me beside still waters and let my thoughts rest safely within Your calm presence through every moment ahead. God has not stepped away from you. Even in this difficult season, His peace is still reaching toward your weary heart today. Jesus is with you now. Across the world, people are quietly carrying emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, and hidden struggles within their hearts today. From Kentucky to Florida, from Bogotá to Rio de Janeiro and Alabama, Jesus is bringing reassurance, calmness, and gentle strength to weary hearts today. Jesús, ayúdame a sentir Tu paz y Tu fuerza hoy.  Jesus, fortalece meu coração cansado e permanece perto de mim. Jesus, bigyan Mo ako ng kapayapaan at lakas ngayong araw. Father, I trust You completely. And today, I will rest quietly within Your peace. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, Christian encouragement, prayer for emotional support, prayer for peace, overwhelmed prayer, emotional healing prayer, prayer for strength, trust God prayer Christian prayer for emotional support, prayer for calmness and peace today, prayer when life feels overwhelming, prayer for strength through difficult daysSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — If Your Heart Feels Heavy This Morning: A Prayer for Calmness, Strength, and Reassurance Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Dallas • Houston • Mexico City • São Paulo • Nashville FEAR • CALMNESS • REASSURANCE morning prayer for emotional strength • prayer when your heart feels heavy • Christian prayer for peace and reassurance • prayer for anxiety and emotional calmness Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” If your heart already feels tired and emotionally heavy this morning, pause for a moment with Jesus. God sees the pressure you are carrying today. He understands the worries, emotional tension, and quiet fears that may already feel overwhelming before this day has fully begun. Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You now. Jesus, walk beside me through this day. When anxious thoughts begin pulling at my peace, help my heart settle gently again.  When fear about the future starts exhausting my spirit, remind me that I do not need to face this alone. Lord, steady my thoughts today. I place every burden into Your hands now. I release the emotional pressure and quiet stress I have been carrying within myself. And now, I choose calmness instead of fear. Jesus, strengthen me gently today. Help my heart breathe peacefully again. Lead me beside still waters and hold me steady within Your peace throughout this day. Jesus, remind me that You are already walking ahead of me through every moment I may face. Your presence is comforting me even now. Jesus is with you now. Across the world, people are waking today carrying emotional exhaustion, uncertainty, and silent worries into a new day. From Dallas to Houston, from Mexico City to São Paulo and Nashville, Jesus is bringing reassurance, emotional strength, and peaceful calmness to weary hearts today. Jesús, camina conmigo y fortalece mi corazón hoy. Jesus, segura meu coração cansado com a Tua paz. Jesus, samahan Mo ako at palakasin Mo ang puso ko ngayon. Father, I trust You completely. Through Jesus Christ, lead me in peace, calmness, and reassurance today. Amen. Isaiah 41 prayer, morning prayer, prayer for anxiety, Christian encouragement, emotional healing prayer, prayer for peace, overwhelmed prayer, trust God prayer morning prayer for emotional strength, prayer when your heart feels heavy, Christian prayer for peace and reassurance, prayer for anxiety and emotional calmnessSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listening6:00 P.M. — UK (COURAGE • PEACE • TRUST) Isaiah 41:10 — Evening Prayer When Fear, Stress, and Emotional Exhaustion Feel Heavy Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Miami • Bogotá • Johannesburg • Sydney • Amsterdam COURAGE • PEACE • TRUST evening prayer for stress and fear • prayer for emotional exhaustion • Christian prayer for calmness and reassurance • prayer to release worry tonight Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” If your thoughts feel tired this evening, pause for a moment with Jesus. God sees the pressure you have quietly carried through this day. You do not need to carry this into tonight alone. Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You now. Jesus, help me unwind gently in Your presence tonight. When stress continues to circle within my thoughts, calm my mind softly. When emotional exhaustion settles within my heart, help me rest peacefully beside Your peace. I place this entire day into Your hands now. I release the burdens I was never meant to carry alone. I let go of the worries that have quietly drained my strength today. And now, I choose trust instead of fear. Settle my heart peacefully tonight. Ease the tension within me. Surround my home with calmness, reassurance, and quiet rest. Jesus, remind me that Your presence is still holding me securely through every anxious moment. I do not need to fear tomorrow because You are already there. Jesus is with you now. Across the world, people are ending this day carrying emotional tiredness, silent worries, and a deep need for peace. From Miami to Bogotá, from Johannesburg to Sydney and Amsterdam, Jesus is bringing calmness, reassurance, and gentle rest to weary hearts tonight. Jesús, descanso tranquilo en Tu presencia esta noche. Jesus, encontro descanso seguro no Teu cuidado. Jesus, pinapanatag Mo ang isip ko ngayong gabi. Father, I trust You completely. Through Jesus Christ, calm my heart and lead me into peaceful rest tonight. Amen. evening prayer, Isaiah 41:10, prayer for stress, emotional exhaustion prayer, Christian encouragement, prayer for peace, fear prayer, trust God prayer evening prayer for stress and fear, prayer for emotional exhaustion, Christian prayer for calmness and reassurance, prayer to release worry tonightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listening6:00 P.M. — UK (COMFORT • PEACE • RELEASE) Isaiah 41:10 — Evening Prayer to Let Go of Fear, Stress, and Worry in God's Presence Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Miami • Rio de Janeiro • Nairobi • Sydney • Amsterdam COMFORT • PEACE • RELEASE evening prayer for stress and worry • prayer to let go of fear • Christian prayer for emotional peace • prayer for comfort in God's presence Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you.” If your mind feels overwhelmed this evening, pause for a moment with Jesus. You do not need to carry the weight of this day any longer. Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You now. You see the stress I have carried quietly within me today. You understand the thoughts that have drained my strength and peace. Jesus, help me let go gently tonight. I place every fear into Your hands. I surrender the worries that continue to circle within my mind. And now, I choose to settle peacefully in Your presence. Calm my thoughts softly. Ease the tension resting within my heart. Help me breathe deeply and rest securely in Your care. Jesus, remind me tonight that Your peace is greater than every anxious thought. Hold me close in Your comfort. Strengthen me where I feel emotionally tired. I do not need to fear tomorrow because You are already there beside me. Jesus is with you now. Across the world, people are searching for calmness, reassurance, and emotional peace at the close of this day. From Miami to Rio de Janeiro, from Nairobi to Sydney and Amsterdam, Jesus is bringing comfort, safety, and gentle peace to weary hearts tonight. Jesús, descanso seguro en Tu presencia. Jesus, encontro paz no Teu cuidado. Jesus, pinapanatag Mo ang isip ko ngayong gabi. Father, I trust You completely. Through Jesus Christ, fill my heart with peace and rest tonight. Amen. evening prayer, Isaiah 41:10, prayer for stress, Christian encouragement, prayer for peace, emotional healing prayer, anxiety prayer, trust God prayer evening prayer for stress and worry, prayer to let go of fear, Christian prayer for emotional peace, Bible prayer for comfort in God's presenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Morning Prayer Against Fear and Anxiety When You Need God's Strength Today Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Singapore • Lagos • Vancouver • Buenos Aires • Manila PROTECTION • STRENGTH • COURAGE morning prayer against fear • prayer for anxiety today • Christian prayer for strength • prayer when life feels uncertain Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God…” As this morning begins, bring your fears and your thoughts into the presence of Jesus. You do not have to carry today alone. Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You. When anxiety tries to rise within me, steady my heart.  When uncertainty fills my mind, remind me that You are near. Jesus, help me not to walk in fear today. I release the pressure I have been carrying. I release the thoughts that keep exhausting me. I place every burden into Your hands. And now, I receive Your peace. Cover my mind with calmness. Lead me with wisdom. Strengthen me for what is ahead. Let fear lose its voice over my life today. Jesus, walk beside me through every conversation, every decision, and every moment I do not yet understand. I declare that I will not be overcome by worry. Jesus is with me now. Across the world, hearts are waking to the peace of God. From Singapore to Lagos, from Vancouver to Buenos Aires and Manila, Jesus is drawing close to those who feel anxious and weary. Jesús, camino Contigo y encuentro paz. Jesus, caminho Contigo e recebo força. Jesus, kasama Kita at payapa ang puso ko. Father, I trust You today. Through Jesus Christ, lead me in peace. Amen. morning prayer, Isaiah 41:10, anxiety prayer, prayer against fear, Christian encouragement, prayer for peace, trust God, strength prayer morning prayer against fear, prayer for anxiety today, Christian prayer for strength, Bible prayer for uncertaintySupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — When I Feel Anxious and Need Strength and Reassurance Today Isaiah 41:10 Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope  Accra • São Paulo • Sydney • Manila STRENGTH • CALM • REASSURANCE morning prayer when I feel anxious • prayer for strength and reassurance today • Christian prayer to calm anxiety • prayer when I feel overwhelmed in the morning • prayer to trust God and not be afraid Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”This is your morning prayer for calm, for strength, and for the reassurance that you are not facing this day alone. If you've woken up with anxious thoughts, or your mind is already carrying more than it should, this moment is for you. This is a prayer to steady your heart and help you begin the day with peace. Father, as this new day begins, we come to You just as we are. Not trying to hide what we feel. Not trying to push past it too quickly. But bringing it into Your presence. You see what is on our minds. You understand what we are carrying.  And You speak clearly— do not fear. Not because everything is certain, but because You are with us. So we pause here. We take a breath. We allow Your presence to settle us. You are not distant. You are not far away. You are here. And You are strengthening us. So I bring the anxiety I am feeling to You. I bring the thoughts that are unsettled. I bring the concerns that are already rising. I place them in Your hands. And I do not need to carry them alone. I release the fear of what might happen today. I release the pressure to have everything under control. I release the weight that has already begun to build. I release it. And now, I receive. I receive strength for this day. I receive calm in my thoughts. I receive the reassurance that You are holding me. I receive. And now I step into this day with quiet confidence. Not because I have all the answers, but because You are with me. God is with you now. You are not alone in this moment. Across the world, wherever we are listening, You are bringing peace. From Accra to São Paulo, from Sydney to Manila, Your Spirit is calming hearts and strengthening lives. Jesús, dame paz y fuerza para este día. Jesus Cristo, dá-me paz e força hoje. Jesus, binibigyan Mo ako ng kapayapaan at lakas. Father, we trust You.We begin this day with You. We walk forward in peace. In Jesus' name. Amen. morning prayer, daily prayer, Isaiah 41:10, anxiety prayer, strength prayer, peace prayer, Christian prayer, do not fear, trust God morning prayer when I feel anxious, prayer for strength and reassurance today, Christian prayer to calm anxiety, prayer when I feel overwhelmed in the morning, Bible verse do not fear God is withSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — Jesus, I Reject Fear Today: I Walk in Power, Love, and a Sound Mind Through Every Situation 2 Timothy 1:7 — For God Has Not Given Us a Spirit of Fear Live from London, England São Paulo • Chicago • Nairobi • Manila • Madrid prayer against fear • 2 Timothy 1:7 prayer • anxiety prayer Christian • courage prayer • sound mind prayer 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV): “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God…” Jesus, as I move into this day, I recognise how quickly fear can try to take hold. It comes quietly—through uncertainty, pressure, or the unknown. It tries to shape my thinking, influence my decisions, and weaken my confidence. But I do not receive it. I reject fear today. Not in my own strength, but in what You have already given me. You have not placed fear within me. You have given me power—to stand, to move forward, and to remain steady. You have given me love—to respond with clarity, not reaction. To remain grounded, not overwhelmed. And You have given me a sound mind. A mind that is clear, stable, and not ruled by fear. A mind that is held in Your truth and strengthened by Your presence. Fear does not govern me. Jesus, remind me of this throughout the day. When pressure rises, let me return to You. When uncertainty comes, let me remain steady in what You have already placed within me. You are with me. Jesús, no temo porque Tú estás conmigo hoy. Jesus Cristo, não temo porque Tu estás comigo hoje. Jesus, sa Iyo ako nagtitiwala. From São Paulo to Chicago, from Nairobi to Madrid, across every place facing fear today, You are present. You are strengthening. You are holding Your people. So I stand firm. I move forward. I remain steady in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am strong, clear, and unafraid. Amen. morning prayer, 2 Timothy 1:7, prayer against fear, anxiety prayer, courage prayer, Christian prayer, daily prayer, sound mind prayer morning prayer against fear and anxiety, 2 Timothy 1:7 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for courage and strength, God remove fear prayer, Jesus help me overcome fear, Bible verses about fear and strengthSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

What might God do if we gave him our attention and our yes, for a single day? In the midst of our full lives, it is often easier to come away for one day than the full 4-day Captivating Retreat. In this episode, Stasi and Stacey Burton are excited to share about a new offering from Wild at Heart: the Captivating 1-Day Retreat. It's amazing how deeply Jesus can move when we give him a day to come away and be with him. Listen and discover what can unfold when we make space for deeper connection with Jesus.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Genesis 2:7 (NIV) – Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.Acts 17:28 (NIV) – For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, We are his offspring.John 15:5 (NIV) – I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.Ephesians 2:5 (NIV) – made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.1 Corinthians 15:45 (NIV) – So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.John 10:10 (NIV) – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.Colossians 3:4 (NIV) – When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.Romans 5:10 (NIV) – For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!Romans 8:2 (NIV) – because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.Romans 8:11 (NIV) – And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.Colossians 1:27 (NIV) – To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.1 Corinthians 6:17 (NIV) – But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.John 10:18 (NIV) – No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.…..RESOURCESThe Life Prayer – https://wildatheart.org/prayer/life-prayer/Also available on the Pause App – https://www.pauseapp.com/Captivating 1-Day and 4-Day Retreat – https://wildatheart.org/events/captivating-retreatLadder of Love Retreat – October 2026 – Retreat and registration details available soon through Wild at Heart  https://wildatheart.org/events…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube – https://wahe.art/4h8DelLSpotify Podcasts – https://wahe.art/496zdfnApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — Jesus, You Hold Me Steady When I Feel Overwhelmed: I Move Through This Day with Calm Strength and Clear DirectionIsaiah 41:10 — Do Not Fear, For I Am With You; I Will Strengthen You and Help You Live from London, England São Paulo • Chicago • Nairobi • Manila • Rome prayer for overwhelm • Isaiah 41:10 prayer • calm strength prayer • anxiety relief prayer Christian • God strengthen me today  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  Psalm 94:19 (NIV): “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Jesus, when pressure rises around me, You hold me steady and strengthen me from within. There are moments in this day where things feel like they build too quickly—responsibilities increase, expectations grow, and the pace begins to press in. But I am not carried by that pressure. I am held by You. You steady what feels unsettled within me. You quiet what tries to rise beyond control. You meet me right in the middle of what feels overwhelming and bring calm into that space. So I do not rush ahead. I allow myself to move at the pace of Your presence. I do not react to everything around me—I remain composed, grounded, and aware that You are sustaining me. You support me from within. Even when my thoughts begin to race, You bring them back into order. Even when I feel stretched, You create space within me to breathe, think, and move clearly. Jesus, stabilise me. Let me not be overwhelmed by what surrounds me. Let me remain steady, calm, and clear in every step I take. I move forward in quiet strength. Jesús, me mantengo firme en Ti y camino con calma hoy. Jesus Cristo, permaneço firme em Ti e caminho com calma hoje. From São Paulo to Chicago, from Nairobi to Rome, across every place feeling pressure and overwhelm, You are present. You are steadying. You are strengthening Your people. So I remain steady. I continue. I move in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am calm, supported, and strong today. Amen. morning prayer, Isaiah 41:10, overwhelm prayer, calm strength prayer, anxiety relief prayer, God strengthen me, Christian prayer, daily prayer morning prayer for overwhelm and anxiety, Isaiah 41:10 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for calm strength, God help me when overwhelmed prayer, Jesus steady my mind today, Bible verses about anxiety and strengthSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Message by Karmyn Bokma – April 19, 2026 The Background Exodus 1:11-13 (NIV) So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labour…but the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites and worked them ruthlessly. They made their lives… Read more...

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMidday Prayer — Jesus, You Heal My Brokenness: I Pause and Receive Your Restoration and Peace Today Psalm 147:3 — He Heals the Brokenhearted and Binds Up Their Wounds Live from London, England São Paulo • Dallas • Nairobi • Manila • Vienna midday prayer for healing • emotional healing prayer • Psalm 147:3 prayer • inner healing Christian prayer • peace and restoration prayer Psalm 147:3 (NIV): “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you…” Jesus, You heal the brokenhearted, and I come to You now just as I am. There are places within me that feel stretched, worn, and quietly burdened. Not everything is visible, not everything is spoken, but You see it all clearly. So I pause. I do not hide what I feel. I do not push through what needs care. I bring every hidden weight, every quiet strain, into Your presence. You meet me here. Not with pressure, but with compassion. Not with distance, but with closeness. You draw near to the places that need healing and begin to restore what has been worn down. You strengthen me. Where I feel fragile, You steady me. Where I feel tired, You renew me. Where I feel unsettled, You bring calm and quiet restoration. Jesus, heal me deeply. Not just on the surface, but within. Restore my thoughts, settle my heart, and bring peace into every space that needs Your touch. I receive Your healing. Jesús, recibo Tu sanidad y descanso en Tu paz hoy. Jesus Cristo, recebo a Tua cura e descanso na Tua paz hoje. From São Paulo to Dallas, from Nairobi to Vienna, across every place carrying unseen burdens, You are present. You are healing. You are restoring Your people. So I pause. I receive. I continue in peace. In Your name, Jesus, I am being restored, strengthened, and made whole. Amen. midday prayer, Psalm 147:3, healing prayer, emotional healing prayer, inner healing Christian, restoration prayer, peace prayer, daily prayer midday prayer for healing and peace, Psalm 147:3 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for emotional healing, God heal my heart prayer, Jesus restore me prayer, Bible verses about healing and restorationSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningEvening Prayer — Jesus, You Supply All My Needs: I Trust You Fully and Release Every Concern Today Philippians 4:19 — My God Will Meet All Your Needs According to the Riches of His Glory in Christ Jesus Live from London, England São Paulo • Atlanta • Nairobi • Manila • Paris evening prayer for provision • financial prayer Christian • Philippians 4:19 prayer • trust God for provision • anxiety about money prayer Philippians 4:19 (NIV): “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”  Matthew 6:31–32 (NIV): “So do not worry… your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” Jesus, You supply all my needs, and I choose to trust You as this day comes to a close. I release every concern. The thoughts around provision, the questions about tomorrow, and the weight of responsibility—I place it into Your hands. I do not carry what You already know and provide for. You are my source. Not circumstance, not limitation, not what I see in front of me—but You. You see what I need before I ask, and You provide with care and purpose. So I trust You. Not in fear, not in anxiety, but in confidence. You are faithful in every season, and You do not fail those who look to You. You meet my needs. In ways I understand and in ways I do not yet see, You are working. You are opening doors, making provision, and sustaining me through every moment. And I rest in this truth—You love me. Because You love me, You gave Your Son. Because You love me, I am not overlooked. Because You love me, I am provided for in ways beyond my understanding. Jesus, steady my heart. Let peace replace worry. Let trust take root within me. Let me rest tonight knowing that You are in control. I trust Your provision. Jesús, confío en Tu provisión y descanso en Tu cuidado hoy. Jesus Cristo, confio na Tua provisão e descanso no Teu cuidado hoje. From São Paulo to Atlanta, from Nairobi to Paris, across every place carrying concern about provision and tomorrow, You are present. You are providing. You are faithful to Your people. So I trust. I release. I rest in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am provided for, secure, and at peace. Amen. evening prayer, Philippians 4:19, provision prayer, financial prayer Christian, trust God prayer, anxiety prayer, peace prayer, daily prayer evening prayer for provision and peace, Philippians 4:19 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for finances and provision, God provide for me prayer, Jesus I trust you with my needs, Bible verses about God's provisionSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — Jesus, You Strengthen Me: I Rise Without Fear and Step Forward Held by Your Power Today Isaiah 41:10 — Do Not Fear, for I Am with You; I Will Strengthen You and Help You Live from London, England São Paulo • New York • Nairobi • Manila • Berlin morning prayer for strength • do not fear prayer • Isaiah 41:10 prayer • overcoming anxiety prayer • strength in God today  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you… I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Psalm 18:32 (NIV): “It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” Jesus, You strengthen me, and I rise today without fear, held firmly in Your power. I do not begin this day alone. You are with me. Your presence surrounds me, steadies me, and holds me secure as I step into what lies ahead. Where fear tries to rise, I do not give it space, because You are greater than anything I face. So I stand firm. Not in my own ability, but in the strength You provide. You uphold me, You support me, and You guide me forward with confidence and stability. You are my strength. When I feel uncertain, You steady me. When I feel weak, You lift me. When I feel unsure, You make my path secure and clear before me. So I move forward. Not hesitating, not shrinking back, but walking with assurance that You are leading me step by step. I am held, I am strengthened, and I am sustained by You. Jesus, fill me with Your strength. Let courage rise within me. Let fear fall away. Let this day be marked by confidence, stability, and trust in You. I rise without fear. Jesús, me levanto sin temor porque Tú me das fuerza hoy. Jesus Cristo, levanto-me sem medo porque Tu me fortaleces hoje. From São Paulo to New York, from Nairobi to Berlin, across every place rising into this day, You are present. You are strengthening. You are holding Your people. So I rise. I stand. I move forward in strength. In Your name, Jesus, I am strong, steady, and unafraid today. Amen. morning prayer, Isaiah 41:10, prayer for strength, do not fear prayer, anxiety prayer Christian, strength in God, courage prayer, daily prayer morning prayer for strength and courage, Isaiah 41:10 meaning prayer, Christian prayer to overcome fear and anxiety, God give me strength today prayer, Jesus help me not be afraid, Bible verses about strength and protectionSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

https://youtu.be/V4x5XKVtAtw?si=Ym0n9fghg9tLzCCi *Handout* Welcome! God has spoken to me in clear moments  What always followed? Doubt  Doubt says: Did God really say that?  What if you're wrong?  What if this doesn't work?  Shows up in: College decisions  Career  Ministry  Health  Trusting God  I am calling this message:When Doubt Won't Shut Up Because Doubt just does not quit… it: Paralyzes me  Robs me of obedience  Stalls progress Takes my peace  Doubt doesn't just show up in church.We know that doubt shows up in life. We Have a Doubt Problem 52% of Americans have experienced doubt about their religious beliefs.(Barna – barna.com/research/doubt-faith)  Doubt is not rare. It is normal. 85% have low self-worth. Sounds like -“Something is wrong with me.”  70% have impostor syndrome. Sounds like “Eventually, they're going to realize something is wrong with me.” SELF-DOUBT is a major issue. Research shows that rumination, replaying negative thoughts over and over, is strongly tied to anxiety and depression. In other words – Doubt does NOT just visit – Doubts stays, loops, and will not shut up. The Top Causes for doubting Christianity Suffering – 23%  Hypocrisy – 22%  Evil/conflict – 19% NOT: Bible translation questions.  Textual inconsistency (Mark 16). Not intellectual. INTELLECTUALS YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE. If doubt were primarily intellectual, better arguments would solve it. But that is not the issue. The majority of doubt is NOT intellectual, but: Emotional  Relational  Experiential  Here is what I know… You've got a doubt… It keeps coming back.  You don't have an answer.  It's slowing you down. For some… it's paralyzing you. It's showing up in: Your faith.  Your career.  Your future. Your relationships.  “Will this ever work out?”“Will I ever succeed?”“Will I ever own a home?”“Will I ever have a happy ending?” You're not stuck because you don't care.You're stuck because doubt is interrupting your next step. If you don't deal with doubt…doubt will decide your direction. So… What does Jesus do with doubters? Let's turn to John 20 Read about “doubting” Thomas To be fair… All the disciples had self-doubt at the crucifixion. Questioned themselves. Hid and denied. Not confident. They had self-worth and impostor syndrome. This all changes when Jesus appears in a locked room.  “The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord!”  KEY DETAIL John 20:24 (NIV)Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. Thomas missed the moment John 20:25 (NIV)So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” Others saw Jesus – not Thomas. Doubt gets loud when: You feel left out. Others have the story. You missed your moment. Thomas' statement – “I need evidence” Sounds: Logical  Intellectual  Doubt disguises itself as intellect But underneath: Afraid (emotional)  Lost Jesus (relational)  Trauma, betrayal (experiential)  How does Jesus respond to Thomas' doubt? John 20:26-27 (NIV)A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Jesus shows up again. Speaks directly. Meets him personally. He doesn't cancel him.He doesn't replace him.He doesn't shame him. Jesus comes back for him and meets him… Relationally  Experientially  Emotionally  Did it make a difference? John 20:28 (NIV)Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Doubt → Worship  Resistance → Surrender  Doubt → Revelation Jesus didn't win an argument.He restored a man. THE TRUTH – The majority of doubt is NOT intellectual. Doubt is more likely rooted in experience, than ideas. What should you do with your doubt? 1 Unmask the doubt Doubt = disguise Looks like: Logic  Reasoning  But underneath: Fear (emotion) Disappointment (experience)  Hurt (relationship) Theologically deep tv show… Stop arguing with the maskStart naming what's underneath Unmask the doubt. 2 Bring the real thing to Jesus Thomas didn't pretend – He was real. Bring the real: I'm afraid. I'm disappointed. I don't know if I can trust. I don't know if I have what it takes. The Result – the Real Jesus doesn't just answer – He meets you 3 Take one step Faith does not mean 100% certain.Faith does not mean zero doubt. Faith is deciding who leads.Does fear lead… or does courage lead? Let faith lead and take one step today: Pray again  Trust again  Show up again  Try again  Thomas never got a full explanationHe got Jesus What is your doubt?What is it really?What is under the mask? -Is it fear?-Disappointment?-Something that didn't work out?-Something or someone you lost?-Something you prayed for… and it didn't happen? What is under the mask of doubt?Imagine if we didn't let doubt lead? If you stopped letting doubt lead your faith? You'd pray again. You'd trust God again. You'd actually believe He hears you. If you stopped letting doubt lead your future? You'd take the step. You'd apply for the job. You'd pursue the calling. If you stopped letting doubt lead your relationships? You'd open your heart again. You'd forgive. You'd stop assuming the worst. What if the thing holding you back is not your ability…Not your opportunity…Not your future… …but the voice you've been listening to? Action – Unmask your Doubt 1. Come meet Jesus – Pray Doubt is loud  Bring it forward  Don't carry it alone  And if you've never met Jesus… This could be your moment. 2. Be with Jesus – Don't rush. Worship. Not a song  Encounter Jesus  Be honest  3. Take your next step – Fill out your Connect Card Not ready?  Fill out connect card  Ask for help  Baptism / follow Jesus 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningEvening Prayer — Jesus, You Supply All My Needs as I Trust in God's Provision and Rest in Your Faithfulness Philippians 4:19 — And My God Will Meet All Your Needs According to the Riches of His Glory in Christ Jesus Live from London, England São Paulo • Atlanta • Nairobi • Manila • Paris evening prayer for provision • prayer for financial breakthrough • trust God prayer • Philippians 4:19 prayer • God will provide  Philippians 4:19 (NIV): “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”  Matthew 6:31–33 (NIV): “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?'… But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” Jesus, You are my provider, and I place my trust fully in You as this day comes to a close. I release every concern. Every need, every pressure, every question about provision—I bring it before You now. Where I have tried to carry things in my own strength, I let them go. Where worry has tried to take hold, I choose to trust You. You are faithful. You see what I need before I even ask. You know what tomorrow holds, and You are already making a way. Your provision is not limited, and Your care for me is constant and complete. So I do not fear lack. I do not live in uncertainty. I stand in the truth that You will supply all my needs according to Your riches in glory. And I rest in this—You love me. Because You love me, You gave Your Son. Because You love me, You provide, sustain, and carry me through every season of life. Jesus, steady my heart in trust. Let me rest tonight knowing that You are in control, that You are providing, and that I am held securely in Your care. I trust You completely. Jesús, confío en Tu provisión y descanso en Tu fidelidad hoy. Jesus Cristo, confio na Tua provisão e descanso na Tua fidelidade hoje. From São Paulo to Atlanta, from Nairobi to Paris, across every place carrying the weight of this day, You are present. You are providing. You are sustaining Your people. So I release. I trust. I rest in You. In Your name, Jesus, I walk in trust and provision. Amen. evening prayer, Philippians 4:19, prayer for provision, financial prayer, trust God prayer, God will provide, Christian prayer for needs, daily prayer evening prayer for provision and financial help, Philippians 4:19 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for money and provision, trust God for everything prayer, Jesus provide for my needs prayer, Bible verses about God supplying needsSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMidday Prayer — Jesus, I Remain in You and Receive Life, Strength, and Stability From You John 15:4 — Jesus, As I Remain in You, I Bear Fruit and Stay Sustained in You Live from London, England São Paulo • Denver • Nairobi • Manila • Zurich midday prayer reset • abide in Christ prayer • stay connected to Jesus • spiritual stability prayer • calm and focus prayer  John 15:4 (NIV): “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine…” Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV): “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him…” Jesus, in this moment, I remain in You, and You sustain me from within. I pause. I step out of the pace and the pressure, and I return to the place where I am held, strengthened, and kept steady—connected to You. Apart from You, I do not strive. I do not push in my own strength. I do not carry what You have not asked me to carry. I stay connected, and I receive life from You. You sustain me. You root me. You steady me. You build me up from within so that I am not shaken, not distracted, not pulled away from what matters. Jesus, let me remain in You through this day. Let my thoughts stay anchored. Let my spirit stay connected. Let my life produce what comes from You, not from pressure. I remain in You. Jesús, permanezco en Ti y recibo vida, fuerza y paz en este momento. Jesus Cristo, permaneço em Ti e recebo vida, força e paz neste momento. From São Paulo to Denver, from Nairobi to Zurich, across every place pausing in this day, You are present. You are sustaining. You are strengthening Your people. So I remain. I receive. I continue in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am steady and sustained. Amen. midday prayer, John 15:4, abide in Christ, Christian reset prayer, spiritual stability, calm and focus prayer, daily prayer, remain in Jesus midday prayer to stay connected to Jesus, John 15:4 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for focus and stability, Bible verses about abiding in Christ, Jesus help me remain in you prayer, how to stay rooted in God dailySupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — Jesus, You Strengthen Me and Help Me Stand Firm in Every Step Today Isaiah 41:10 — Jesus, You Are With Me, So I Will Not Fear or Be Dismayed Live from London, England São Paulo • Chicago • Nairobi • Manila • Rome morning strength prayer • do not fear prayer • God strengthen me today • Christian confidence prayer • stand firm in faith Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Psalm 32:8 (NIV): “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Jesus, because You are with me, I stand strong and I do not fear today. You are near. So I do not allow fear to take hold. I do not allow uncertainty to unsettle me. I remain steady, knowing that You are with me in every step I take. You strengthen me. You uphold me. You help me. You carry me forward with a strength that does not come from myself, but from You alone. So I stand firm. Jesus, guide me as I move through this day. Teach me the way I should go. Let my steps be directed by You, and let my decisions reflect Your wisdom. I walk with confidence. Jesús, hoy camino con fuerza porque Tú estás conmigo y me sostienes. Cristo, hoje caminho com força porque Tu estás comigo e me sustentas. From São Paulo to Chicago, from Nairobi to Rome, across every place stepping into this day, You are present. You are strengthening. You are guiding Your people forward. So I stand firm. I move forward. I trust fully. In Your name, Jesus, I walk in strength and confidence. Amen. morning prayer, strength prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Psalm 32:8 prayer, do not fear prayer, Christian morning devotion, God strengthen me, stand firm prayer, confidence in Christ, daily prayer morning prayer for strength and courage, Isaiah 41:10 meaning prayer, Christian prayer to overcome fear today, Bible verses about God strengthening me, Jesus help me stand strong prayer, how to trust God and not fear prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningLate Morning Prayer — Jesus, You Have Set Me Free, and I Walk Fully in That Freedom Today John 8:36 — Jesus, If You Set Me Free, I Am Free Indeed Live from London, England São Paulo • Atlanta • Nairobi • Manila • Paris freedom in Christ prayer • break free from past • spiritual freedom prayer • walking in freedom • Christian identity freedom John 8:36 (NIV): “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV): “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Jesus, because You have set me free, I walk in that freedom today. I do not return to what You have already broken off my life. I am not bound by what was. I am not held by what used to define me. I do not carry old weight, old patterns, or old limitations. I am free in You. So I stand firm. I do not step back into what You have already released me from. I move forward with clarity, knowing that the freedom You have given is real, complete, and unshaken. You have done this. Jesus, establish this freedom within me. Let my life reflect it. Let my choices align with it. Let my steps remain steady in the truth that I am no longer bound. I walk forward in freedom. Jesús, en Ti soy libre y camino en esa libertad hoy. Cristo, em Ti sou livre e caminho nessa liberdade hoje. From São Paulo to Atlanta, from Nairobi to Paris, across every place stepping forward into this day, You are present. You are freeing. You are establishing Your people in truth and liberty. So I stand firm. I walk freely. I remain in You. In Your name, Jesus, I walk in freedom. Amen. freedom in Christ, John 8:36 prayer, Galatians 5:1 prayer, spiritual freedom prayer, break free prayer, Christian identity, walking in freedom, Jesus sets free, daily prayer, morning prayer Christian prayer for freedom in Christ, John 8:36 meaning prayer, Bible verses about being set free by Jesus, prayer to break free from past, Jesus set me free prayer, how to walk in freedom in ChristSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — Strength and Confidence as I Move Forward Into This Day Isaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Strengthen Me So I Do Not Fear as I Move Forward Into This Day Live from London, England  São Paulo • Chicago • Nairobi • Manila • Barcelona  morning strength prayer • fear today • confidence in God • anxiety about the day ahead • God help me be strong  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV):  “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Psalm 28:7 (NIV):  “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.  My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Jesus, as I move forward into this day, I stand steady and unshaken in You. I do not step forward alone—I walk with You. You are with me. So I will not fear what lies ahead. I do not allow fear to shape my thoughts or lead my steps. I stand in the strength that You give. Jesus, strengthen me today. Where I feel uncertain, steady me. Where I feel weak, lift me. Where I feel pressure, hold me firm. You are my strength and my shield. I trust in You, and You help me. You support me in ways I cannot always see, but I know You are working within me and around me. So I move forward calmly. I walk steadily. I do not rush, and I do not retreat. Jesús, fortaléceme hoy y ayúdame a caminar con confianza y sin temor. Jesus, fortalece-me hoje e ajuda-me a caminhar com confiança e sem medo. From São Paulo to Chicago, from Nairobi to Barcelona, across every place stepping into this day, You are present. You are strengthening. You are establishing Your people. So I walk forward with confidence. I remain grounded. I stand secure in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am strong and upheld. Amen.  morning prayer, strength prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Psalm 28:7 prayer, Christian morning devotion, confidence prayer, fear prayer, God strengthen me, daily prayer, trust God today morning prayer for strength and courage, Isaiah 41:10 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for fear and anxiety today, Bible verses for strength and confidence, Jesus help me be strong today, how to trust God and not fear prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningMorning Prayer — Strength and Confidence as I Move Forward Into This Day Isaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Strengthen Me So I Am Not Shaken as I Move Forward Into This Day Live from London, England São Paulo • Chicago • Accra • Manila • Barcelona morning strength prayer • fear today • confidence in God • anxiety about day ahead • be strong prayer Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV): “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Jesus, as I move forward into this day, I stand strong and not shaken. I do not step into uncertainty alone—I step forward with You. You are with me. So I do not give space to fear. I do not allow it to shape my thoughts or influence my decisions. I stand in the strength You provide. Jesus, strengthen me today. Where I feel weak, lift me. Where I feel uncertain, steady me. Where I feel pressure, hold me firm. You uphold me. You sustain me. You establish me. I will not be discouraged. I will not be overwhelmed. I will not be moved by what I see—I will stand on what You have spoken. You are with me wherever I go. That is enough. Jesús, fortaléceme hoy y ayúdame a caminar con confianza sin temor Jesus, fortalece-me hoje e ajuda-me a caminhar com confiança sem medo. From São Paulo to Chicago, from Accra to Barcelona, across every place stepping into this day, You are present. You are strengthening. You are establishing Your people. So I walk forward steady. I remain grounded. I move with confidence. In Your name, Jesus, I am strong and secure. Amen. morning prayer, strength prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Joshua 1:9 prayer, confidence prayer, Christian morning devotion, fear prayer, be strong prayer, God strengthen me, start day with God morning prayer for strength and courage, Isaiah 41:10 meaning prayer, Christian prayer for fear and anxiety today, Bible verses for strength and confidence, Jesus help me be strong today, how to trust God and not fear prayerSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Establish Me Strong So I Am Not Shaken and Remove Every Fear From My Life Today Live from London, England São Paulo • Chicago • Accra • Manila • Barcelona fear prayer • stay strong today • anxiety during the day • not shaken prayer • strength in God Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Hebrews 12:28 (NIV): “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Jesus, today I stand firm, not shaken by what comes. I do not begin this day uncertain—I begin it established in You. You are with me. You are my God. I am not alone in anything I face. So I do not allow fear to take hold. I do not allow it to settle in my thoughts or shape my decisions. Jesus, remove every fear from my life today. Where pressure rises, steady me. Where uncertainty appears, ground me. Where I feel stretched, strengthen me. You uphold me. You sustain me. You establish me. I am not fragile—I am held. You have established me, and I will not be moved. I stand within what cannot be shaken. I walk within what is secure. Jesús, quita todo temor de mi vida y establéceme firmemente para que no sea movido hoy. Jesus, remove todo o medo da minha vida e estabelece-me firmemente para que eu não seja abalado hoje. From São Paulo to Chicago, from Accra to Barcelona, across every place stepping into the demands of this day, You are present. You are strengthening. You are establishing Your people. So I move forward steady. I remain grounded. I walk unshaken. In Your name, Jesus, I am strong and secure. Amen. fear prayer, strength prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Hebrews 12 prayer, not shaken prayer, Christian daily strength, anxiety prayer daytime, stay strong in faith, God strengthen me, confidence prayer Isaiah 41:10 prayer for fear and strength, prayer to stay strong and not be shaken, Christian prayer for anxiety during the day, Bible verses for strength and courage, Jesus strengthen me today prayer, how to overcome fear with GodSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

We're so glad you are here! Thanks for checking out Sunday's message!-- SUNDAY'S NOTES --Thy Kingdom Come - Gray AreasWritten on the hearts of men Romans 2:15 How do you decide things? When you live for God and the Kingdom of Light, Kingdom values should affect how you discern and decide.And culture and the ways of the kingdom of darkness creep in and make things grayWhat if you could know that you were discerning and deciding in alignment with the Kingdom of Light?4 gospels: Matt 21:1-11 (can open to this one), Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-15Jesus & disciples were approaching Jerusalem (where all the sacrifices took place, the religious and social capital) John 12:12First Jesus gives instructionsMatthew 21:1-3 NIV As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”Matthew 21:4 NIV This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:“Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'”Jesus has a plan beyond what you know or can understand Matthew 21:6-8 NIV The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.King Jehu 2 Kings 9:13 They quickly took their cloaks and spread them under him on the bare steps. Then they blew the trumpet and shouted, “Jehu is king!”Matthew 21:9 NIV The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,“Hosanna to the Son of David!”“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”Discernment is knowing what is Right vs Almost Right8 Value-based questions you can ask: What does God's Word say? Does it warn against or encourage it?Psalm 119:105 KJV Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my pathThe Word of God is everlasting, applicable, and alive. Following it requires obedience and trust in God's plan.What is my heart's motive?Psalm 139:23-24 NIV "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.“We must not think of the clothes on our backs too dear to part with for the service of Christ” - Matthew Henry commentaryWe need to hold our “coats” out and make sure that not only the logic aligns but that our affections are in line.Where might I see the consequence of this in my life?1 Corinthians 6:12 TLB I can do anything I want to if Christ has not said no, but some of these things aren't good for me. Even if I am allowed to do them, I'll refuse to if I think they might get such a grip on me that I can't easily stop when I want to. Choose what makes you happy holy.Is this what Jesus would do? 1 John 1:6 Anyone who says he is a Christian should live as Christ did.Does it bring glory to God?1 Cor 10:31 NIV So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.Africa Dominican Republic Alaska Japan Haiku PoemDomain of shadowsSpirit, my fog navigatorPriceless Kingdom light Matthew 5:16 NIV In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Will it set the right example for others that might be watching?Romans 14:13 “Try to live in such a way that you will never make your brother stumble by letting him see you do something he thinks is wrong”Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.God created us for community - be a light magnifier not a shadow maker.Have I discussed with others that are kingdom-minded?John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever-------------------------------------------------Download the 828 Church app!To view our latest e-newsletter, the Midweek Momentum, and subscribe to our weekly updates, go here! https://linktr.ee/828church

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Remove Every Fear and Establish Me Strong So I Am Not Shaken Today Live from London, England São Paulo • New York • Accra • Manila • Barcelona fear prayer • stay strong today • anxiety during the day • not shaken prayer • strength in God Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV): “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Jesus, as this day moves forward, I bring every fear before You. Anything that tries to unsettle me, distract me, or weaken me—I place it in Your hands now. Remove every fear that tries to take hold. You are with me. You are my God. I am not alone in anything I face today. You strengthen me, You help me, and You hold me steady. So I do not allow fear to remain. I do not let it settle in my thoughts or shape my decisions. Jesus, establish me firmly so I am not shaken today. Root me deeply in You. Let my life be built on a strong foundation—steady, secure, and unmoved. I will not be driven by pressure. I will not be controlled by emotion. I will be established in You. Strengthen my spirit. Steady my thinking. Ground my steps. Jesús, quita todo temor y establéceme firmemente para que no sea movido hoy. Jesus, remove todo o medo e estabelece-me firmemente para que eu não seja abalado hoje. From São Paulo to Manila, from New York to Barcelona, across every place facing the pressures of today, You are present. You are strengthening. You are establishing Your people. So I stand firm. I walk steady. I remain unshaken in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am strong and secure. Amen. fear prayer, strength prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Colossians 2 prayer, not shaken prayer, Christian daily strength, anxiety prayer daytime, stay strong in faith, God strengthen me, confidence prayer Isaiah 41:10 prayer for fear and strength, prayer to stay strong and not be shaken, Christian prayer for anxiety during the day, Bible verses for strength and courage, Jesus strengthen me today prayer, how to overcome fear with GodSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningColossians 2:6–7 — Jesus, Establish Me Strong and Root Me Deep So I Am Not Shaken Today Live from London, England São Paulo • Chicago • Accra • Manila • Madrid stay strong in faith • not shaken prayer • stability in life • rooted in God • strength under pressure Colossians 2:6–7 (NIV): “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Jeremiah 17:7–8 (NIV): “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jesus, as this day moves forward and pressure begins to rise, I come before You asking not just for strength—but for stability. Root me so I am not shaken today. I do not want to be moved by pressure, led by emotion, or unsettled by what surrounds me. I want to be established in You. Your Word calls me to be rooted—deep, steady, and unmovable. Not shallow, not easily shaken, but firmly grounded in who You are. So establish me. Build me up. Strengthen my faith. Let me be like a tree planted by water—stable, sustained, and not affected by what comes around me. When pressure rises, I will not fear. When challenges come, I will not be moved. Jesus, establish me firmly today. Let my confidence be in You. Let my foundation be secure. Let nothing shake what You have established. Jesús, establéceme firmemente y hazme fuerte para que no sea movido hoy. Jesus, estabelece-me firmemente e fortalece-me para que eu não seja abalado hoje. From São Paulo to Manila, from Chicago to Madrid, across every place standing in the pressures of today, You are present. You are strengthening. You are establishing Your people. So I stand firm. I remain steady. I walk unshaken in You. In Your name, Jesus, I am rooted and secure. Amen. strength prayer, stability prayer, Colossians 2 prayer, Jeremiah 17 prayer, rooted in God prayer, Christian daily strength, not shaken prayer, faith strength prayer, endurance faith prayer, Jesus strengthen me prayer to stay strong in faith today, Colossians 2:7 meaning prayer, Bible verses for stability and strength, Christian prayer not to be shaken, Jesus make me strong prayer, how to stay grounded in GodSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Remove Every Fear and Hold Me Securely in Your Presence Tonight - Live from London, England São Paulo • Los Angeles • Nairobi • Manila • Valencia Behaviour Focus: fear at night • anxiety before sleep • reassurance prayer • emotional safety • God's love Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV): “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus, as this night settles and the quiet deepens, I come before You with anything that tries to rise within me—every fear, every anxious thought, every sense of unease. And in this moment, I remind myself: I am not alone. You are here with me. Your Word declares that I do not need to fear, because You are with me. Fear does not belong here. It does not have authority over me, and it does not define this moment. When fear tries to rise, I choose to trust You. I bring every anxious thought before You and release it fully into Your hands. And above every fear stands Your love. You gave everything so that I would not live under fear, but in life, security, and assurance. Your love is constant. Your presence is steady. I am held within it now. Jesus, remove every fear. Strengthen me. Uphold me. Replace fear with power, anxiety with love, and confusion with clarity. Jesús, quita todo temor y lléname con Tu amor y Tu paz esta noche. Jesus, remove todo o medo e enche-me com o Teu amor e a Tua paz esta noite. From São Paulo to Manila, from Los Angeles to Valencia, across every place entering the quiet of the night, You are present. You are near. You are holding Your people securely. So I release fear completely. I rest in Your presence. I trust fully in Your love. In Your name, Jesus, I stand in peace tonight. Amen. fear prayer, anxiety prayer night, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, 2 Timothy 1:7 prayer, John 3:16 prayer, overcoming fear prayer, Christian night prayer, peace before sleep, God's love prayer, Jesus remove fear prayer for fear at night, how to overcome anxiety before sleep, Bible verses for fear and trust, Christian prayer for peace at night, John 3:16 meaning prayer, Jesus remove my fear tonightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Remove Every Fear Response and Establish Me in Your Presence Tonight Live from London, England São Paulo • Los Angeles • Caracas • Manila • Barcelona fear at night • anxiety before sleep • reassurance prayer • protection at night • God's love Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Hebrews 13:5 (NIV): “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus, as the night deepens and the quiet surrounds me, I bring before You every fear that begins to rise. In this stillness, thoughts can feel stronger, and uncertainty can press in—but I come to You now, not alone, but held in Your presence. You are with me. You do not leave me. You do not step back from this moment. I am not alone in this moment—you are here. Your Word tells me not to fear, and I receive that now. You strengthen me. You uphold me. You stand with me in every place where fear tries to take hold. And above every fear, Your love stands greater. You gave everything so that I would not live under fear, but under life, security, and eternal assurance. Your love is constant, unshaken, and present with me now. So I release fear. I refuse to let it take control of my thoughts. I place every anxious feeling into Your hands. Jesus, establish me in Your presence. Replace fear with assurance. Where my heart feels unsettled, bring peace. Where my thoughts feel unstable, bring calm and strength. Jesús, elimina todo temor y lléname con Tu amor y Tu paz esta noche. Jesus, remove todo o medo e enche-me com o Teu amor e a Tua paz esta noite. From São Paulo to Manila, from Los Angeles to Barcelona, across every city entering the night, You are present. You uphold. You protect. You surround with love that does not fail. So I rest in Your strength. I trust in Your love. I release every fear into Your hands. In Your name, Jesus, I stand in peace tonight. Amen. fear prayer, night fear prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Hebrews 13:5 prayer, John 3:16 prayer, anxiety before sleep, protection prayer, Christian night prayer, overcoming fear prayer, God's love prayer prayer for fear at night, how to overcome anxiety before sleep, Bible verses for fear and reassurance, Christian prayer for protection at night, John 3:16 meaning prayer, Jesus remove my fear tonightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Confront Every Fear and Secure Me Under Your Unshakable Presence Tonight - Live from London, England São Paulo • Miami • Caracas • Manila • Barcelona fear at night • anxiety before sleep • reassurance prayer • God's love • protection at night  Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV): “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus, as the night deepens and the quiet surrounds me, I bring before You every fear that tries to rise. The thoughts that come in stillness, the uncertainty that presses in, the feelings that seem stronger in the dark—I bring them all into Your presence now. You are not distant in this moment. You are here. I am not alone in this moment. You are with me. Your Word speaks clearly—I do not have to fear. You strengthen me. You uphold me. You fight for me even when I am still. And beyond every fear, Your love stands unshaken. You gave everything so that I would not live under fear, but under life, security, and eternal assurance. Your love is greater than every fear that rises within me. So I confront fear and release it. I refuse to let it take hold of my thoughts. I place every anxious feeling into Your hands. Jesus, secure me under Your presence. Replace fear with assurance. Where my heart feels unsettled, bring peace. Where my thoughts feel unstable, bring strength and calm. Jesús, elimina todo temor y lléname con Tu amor y Tu paz. Jesus, remove todo o medo e enche-me com o Teu amor e a Tua paz. From São Paulo to Manila, from Miami to Barcelona, across every city entering the night, You are present. You uphold. You protect. You surround with love that does not fail. So I rest in Your strength. I trust in Your love. I release every fear into Your hands. In Your name, Jesus, I stand in peace tonight. Amen. fear prayer, night fear prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Exodus 14:14 prayer, John 3:16 prayer, anxiety before sleep, protection prayer, Christian night prayer, overcoming fear prayer, God's love prayer prayer for fear at night, how to overcome fear before sleep, Bible verses for fear and anxiety, Christian prayer for protection at night, John 3:16 meaning prayer, Jesus remove my fear tonightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Remove My Fear and Hold Me Secure Tonight Live from London, England São Paulo • Miami • Caracas • Manila • Barcelona fear at night • anxiety before sleep • reassurance prayer • God's love • protection at night Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  Exodus 14:14 (NIV): “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Anchor Scripture — John 3:16 (NIV): “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Jesus, as the night deepens and quiet surrounds me, I bring before You every fear that tries to rise. The thoughts that come in the stillness, the worries that feel louder in the dark, the uncertainty that presses in—I bring it all into Your presence. Your Word speaks clearly into this moment. I do not have to fear, because You are with me. You are strengthening me. You are holding me. You are fighting for me even when I feel still. And beyond every fear, Your love stands firm. You gave everything so that I would not live in fear, but in security and life. Your love reaches deeper than anxiety, stronger than every fear that tries to take hold. So I release fear now. I refuse to let it settle in my mind. I choose to trust in Your presence and rest in Your love. Jesus, remove every fear rising within me. Replace it with assurance. Where my thoughts feel unstable, bring strength. Where my heart feels unsettled, bring peace. Jesús, quita todo temor y lléname con Tu amor y Tu paz. Jesus, remove todo o medo e enche-me com o Teu amor e a Tua paz. From São Paulo to Manila, from Miami to Barcelona, across every city entering the night, You are present. You uphold. You protect. You surround with love that does not fail. So I rest in Your strength. I trust in Your love. I release every fear into Your hands. In Your name, Jesus, I stand in peace tonight. Amen. fear prayer, night fear prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, Exodus 14:14 prayer, John 3:16 prayer, anxiety before sleep, protection prayer, Christian night prayer, overcoming fear prayer, God's love prayer prayer for fear at night, how to overcome fear before sleep, Bible verses for fear and anxiety, Christian prayer for protection at night, John 3:16 meaning prayer, Jesus remove my fear tonightSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Stand With Me and Silence Every Fear Rising in the Night Live from London, England São Paulo • Atlanta • Caracas • Manila • Barcelona fear at night • anxiety before sleep • reassurance prayer • God's protection • overcoming fear Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Jesus, as the night deepens and quiet surrounds me, I bring before You every fear that tries to rise. The thoughts that come in the stillness, the worries that feel louder in the dark, the uncertainty that presses in—I bring it all into Your presence. Your Word speaks directly into this moment. I do not have to fear, because You are with me. I am not alone in this night. I am not left to face these thoughts on my own. You are present, steady, and strong. So I refuse to let fear take hold. I choose to stand on Your promise. You are strengthening me. You are helping me. You are holding me securely, even now. Jesus, silence every fear rising within me. Replace anxiety with assurance. Where my thoughts feel unstable, bring firmness. Where my heart feels unsettled, bring peace. Jesús, quita todo temor y sostenme con Tu mano firme. Jesus, remove todo o medo e sustenta-me com a Tua mão forte. From São Paulo to Manila, from Atlanta to Barcelona, across every city entering the deeper hours of the night, You are present. You uphold. You protect. You remain unshaken. So I rest in Your strength. I trust in Your presence. I release every fear into Your hands. In Your name, Jesus, I stand in peace tonight. Amen. fear prayer, night fear prayer, Isaiah 41:10 prayer, anxiety before sleep, protection prayer, Christian night prayer, overcoming fear prayer, Jesus help me not fear, peace at night prayer, faith over fear prayer for fear at night, how to overcome fear before sleep, Bible verses for fear and anxiety, Christian prayer for protection at night, Jesus remove my fear, night prayer for reassuranceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

The Turning Point | March 8, 2026Pastor Wes MorrisMark 1:14-15 (NIV) After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”Metanoia: a change of mind that results in a change of direction.√  REALIZATIONLuke 15:17 (NIV) When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.√  REORIENTATIONLuke 15:18 (NIV) I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.√  REALIGNMENTLuke 15:20-24 (NIV) So he got up and went to his father.“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.“The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'“But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate."Romans 12:1-2 (NIV) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.THE TURNING POINTI. RETURN TO THE FATHER EVERY DAY.James 4:7-8 (ESV) Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.II. ALLOW GOD TO RESHAPE YOUR THOUGHTS.Luke 15:17 (NIV) When he came to his senses...Colossians 3:1-3 (NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above…Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.III. LET JESUS BE THE CENTER OF YOUR LIFE. Isaiah 55:6-7 (MSG) Seek God while he's here to be found, pray to him while he's close at hand. Let the wicked abandon their way of life and the evil their way of thinking. Let them come back to God, who is merciful...”To connect with us visit baychapel.com or email us at info@baychapel.com

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Strengthen My Heart in These Middle Hours and Drive Out the Fear That Tries to Distract My Life Live from Curitiba • Porto • Lubango • Quelimane • Delhi força divina • confiança ativa • coragem renovada • divine strength • active trust • renewed courage Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV): “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Jesus, the middle of the day brings its own kind of pressure. The hours before this moment have already demanded strength, attention, and energy. Tasks pile up. Expectations grow louder. Fear attempts to find small openings in the mind. Yet in these midday moments, when human strength begins to waver, Your voice cuts through the noise: Do not fear. I am with you. Força divina. Confiança ativa. Your presence is not distant; it is sustaining, strengthening, lifting whatever I cannot carry alone. Jesus, when I reach my limits, Your grace does not shrink—it increases. Your strength is made perfect precisely where mine ends. Let that truth steady me now. Remove the invisible weight that presses against my chest. Break the internal narratives that whisper failure or inadequacy. Teach my heart to pause, breathe, and draw from Your unending supply. Coragem renovada. Courage renewed. Let every fear that tries to interrupt this hour lose its influence in the light of Your promise. I pray for every listener standing in the middle of their day across Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. For the ones facing difficult decisions; for the ones navigating conflict or pressure; for the ones carrying responsibilities that no one else sees—let Your strength meet them in real time. Replace fear with confidence. Replace heaviness with hope. Replace internal strain with supernatural steadiness. Let this moment be a recalibration, a reorientation around Your presence. Jesus, help me not to lean on my own understanding but to move through this afternoon with a heart strengthened by trust. Remind me that I am not walking into the rest of this day in my own ability. Your help is active. Your grace is present. Your strength is real. Let this midday prayer become an anchor for the remaining hours, a reminder that fear has no authority here and that You are my God—faithful, near, and strong. Amém.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Jesus, Strengthen Me Through These Middle Hours and Drive Out the Fear That Tries to Distract My Heart Live From London, England Curitiba • Porto • Lubango • Quelimane • Delhi Themes: força divina • confiança ativa • coragem renovada divine strength • active trust • renewed courage Isaiah 41:10 (NIV): “So do not fear… I will strengthen you and help you.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV): “My grace is sufficient for you…” Jesus, as the middle hours arrive and the weight of the day gathers, we turn our hearts to You. Midday often exposes our limits — the tiredness beneath the surface, the pressures we try to carry alone, the worries that slowly rise as responsibilities grow heavier. Yet Your Word speaks força divina over us, a divine strength that does not come from our own effort, but from Your unfailing presence. Strengthen us now, Jesus. Bring coragem renovada into every heart listening across Curitiba, Porto, Lubango, Quelimane, Delhi, and every corner where this prayer flows. Let fear lose its voice. Let anxiety fall quiet. Let the distractions that try to pull our focus away from You be washed out by confiança ativa — an active trust that leans into Your grace. You promise that we do not face the middle hours alone. You promise help, strength, and steady guidance. So lift the emotional weight that presses on the shoulders of those who feel stretched. Whisper peace into thoughts that feel scattered. Let Your grace, tão suficiente, tão presente, surround every place of weakness with Your gentle power. Jesus, remove the fear that sneaks in through the cracks of fatigue. Replace it with courage that stands firm. Replace it with strength that rises quietly. Replace it with a deep assurance that today will not overcome us, because You walk with us through every moment. In these midday hours, Jesus, strengthen us. Drive out fear. Renew our courage. isaiah 41 devotional, força divina, midday prayer, coragem renovada, anxiety midday prayer, brazilian devotional prayer isaiah 41, strength, fear, midday prayer, devotional, brazil, portugal, latin america Support the Ministry: Now reaching 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide. Support this listener-funded ministry for just £3 per month at GlobalBlendRadio.com and help us keep Daily Prayer moving across the nations.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 121:5 (NIV): “The Lord watches over you — the Lord is your shade at your right hand.” Hebrews 13:6 (NIV): “So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.'” Recorded live here with Reverend Ben Cooper — DailyPrayer.uk Ao vivo aqui com o Reverendo Ben Cooper de Londres, Inglaterra Rio de Janeiro (Brasil) • Lisboa (Portugal) • Maputo (Moçambique) • Bogotá (Colômbia) • Madrid (Espanha) proteção divina • descanso emocional • firmeza interior • ajuda present divine protection • emotional rest • inner steadiness • present help Jesus, as the evening hours settle over this day and the pace finally begins to slow, I come to You with the weight of everything I have carried. Some things went well. Some things stretched me. And some things drained me more than I realised. Yet Your Word reminds me that o Senhor é a minha sombra à minha direita — You stand beside me, steady, protective, and present. In this moment, when the body feels tired and the mind begins to turn inward, hold me steady. Bring proteção divina over my thoughts, my emotions, and my spirit. Evening is a doorway. It is where reflection rises, where hidden exhaustion surfaces, where the heart becomes more honest than it was at midday. And Jesus, You meet me here — not rushing me, not demanding more of me, but offering descanso emocional, emotional rest that settles the soul and brings peace into the places that feel overused. Whisper stillness into the noise. Quiet the worries that try to follow me into the night. Jesus, You know every listener joining tonight from Rio, Lisboa, Maputo, Bogotá, Madrid, across Brazil, across Africa, across Europe and Latin America. You see the stories carried through this day — the difficult conversations, the silent battles, the unseen pressures. Bring firmeza interior — inner steadiness — where their strength feels thin. Bring ayuda presente, present help, where their responsibilities feel heavy. Let the truth of Hebrews 13:6 rise within them: we do not face the evening alone; we walk into it with the Helper who never withdraws. So Jesus, cover this night with Your nearness. Surround every home with peace. Guard every mind from fear. Let tired hearts rest in the certainty that You are close, You are strong, and You are here. Amen. psalm 121 devotional, evening christian prayer, proteção divina oração, descanso emocional, ajuda presente prayer, brazil evening devotional, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk Prayer, Christian Devotional, Psalm 121, Evening Anxiety, Inner Steadiness, Brazilian Devotional, Spanish Devotional, Daily Prayer Movement Now reaching 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide. Support this listener-funded ministry for just £3 per month at GlobalBlendRadio.com and help us keep Daily Prayer movinSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

What is a water bear? And how does it survive space travel? Discover a microscopic animal that might be the toughest creature on earth: the tardigrade!Here's our trail map:If a Water Bear Isn't a Bear, What Is It?How Does a Tardigrade Grow Up?How Is a Tardigrade the Toughest Animal on Earth?How Does God Help Us Endure Hard Things?Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:America's Story: American History Homeschool Curriculum from a Biblical worldview: https://www.masterbooks.com/americas-story-seriesExplore all of Master Books Christ-centered books, curriculum, and resources: https://www.masterbooks.com/Explore Apologia's award-winning curriculum at https://www.apologia.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/club-videosGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Water Bear Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/what-is-a-tardigrade/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askAn excellent video about tardigrades from Answers in Genesis (Used in researching this lesson): https://youtu.be/FcMPpXSAeV4?si=P8PeUmKY1a9ah8SdScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24 (NIV)“So don't worry, because I am with you. Don't be afraid, because I am your God.I will make you strong and will help you; I will support you with my right hand that saves you.” Isaiah 41:10 (NCV)“...the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever.Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.” Psalm 5:11 (NLT)“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:44...

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  As we come to the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, let me pray a very old blessing that God gave to Moses to have said over his people. You might think it's weird to be listening to a recording of me praying for you without me knowing specifically who you are. But God knows. God knows all who will listen to this when I am praying this for you. So let me speak and pray these God-given words over you… Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)  “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Then God says to Moses in the next verse… Numbers 6:27 (NIV) “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  As we come to the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, let me pray a very old blessing that God gave to Moses to have said over his people. You might think it's weird to be listening to a recording of me praying for you without me knowing specifically who you are. But God knows. God knows all who will listen to this when I am praying this for you. So let me speak and pray these God-given words over you… Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)  “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Then God says to Moses in the next verse… Numbers 6:27 (NIV) “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.

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September 14th, 2025—Never short sell an immeasurably more God.Never underestimate the power of a simple prayer offered on behalf of a complex situation.Never dismiss the impact of obedience (disobedience).Never be afraid of the repercussions of telling the truth in love. One of those repercussions is freedom.When in the dark always ask for more of God. You need Him more than answers, advice or direction.When I am primarily after God to serve my interests, I have missed His greatest value – presence. God's love for us isn't best expressed in what He does for us. His love was best expressed by what He did for us. John 3:16,17 (NIV) “16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 1:14 (AMP) 14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).Matthew 1:23 (NIV) “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 3 Aspects of God's presence vital to navigating dark and directionless seasons. Presence = Guidance & ProtectionPresence = Daily ProvisionPresence = Identity & Security1. God's Presence = Guidance & Protection Exodus 13:17-18, 20-22 (NIV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.20 After leaving Sukkoth they camped at Etham on the edge of the desert. 21 By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. 22 Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.Israel needed this type of unmistakable guidance because they had never gone this way before. They longed to be free without the slightest clue of what direction to walk in to be free. 2. God's Presence = Daily ProvisionIsrael couldn't connect the dots between a God powerful enough to deliver them, lead them and protect them to a God would could provide for them.Joshua 5:10-12 (NIV) 10 On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, the Israelites celebrated the Passover. 11 The day after the Passover, that very day, they ate some of the produce of the land: unleavened bread and roasted grain. 12 The manna stopped the day after they ate this food from the land; there was no longer any manna for the Israelites, but that year they ate the produce of Canaan.God as our Provider has less to do with what He provides or how He provides, but who He is - He is Jehovah-Jireh. Acknowledging God as Provider is to never think what we have is solely due to who we are or what we can produce. 3. God's Presence = Identity & SecurityExodus 32:9-10 (NIV) 9 “I have seen these people,” the Lord said to Moses, “and they are a stiff-necked people. 10 Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation.”11 But Moses sought the favor of the Lord his God… 14 Then the Lord relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.Exodus 32:30-34 (NIV) 30 The next day Moses said to the people, “You have committed a great sin. But now I will go up to the Lord; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin.” 31 So Moses went back to the Lord and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made themselves gods of gold. 32 But now, please forgive their sin—but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written.” 33 The Lord replied to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against me I will blot out of my book. 34 Now go, lead the people to the place I spoke of, and my angel will go before you. However, when the time comes for me to punish, I will punish them for their sin.” 35 And the Lord struck the people with a plague because of what they did with the calf Aaron had made.Exodus 33:1-3 (NIV) Then the Lord said to Moses, “Leave this place, you and the people you brought up out of Egypt, and go up to the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, saying, ‘I will give it to your descendants.' 2 I will send an angel before you and drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites. 3 Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff-necked people and I might destroy you on the way.”Exodus 33:12-17 (NIV) 12 Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,' but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.' 13 If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” 14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?” 17 And the Lord said to Moses, “I will do the very thing you have asked, because I am pleased with you and I know you by name.”Outcomes and destinations are empty without Identity. God's presence gives us our identity. If you are confident in an immeasurably more God and secure in who you are in Christ, where you are and what's in front of you become secondary to whose you are. Jeremiah 29:10-14 (NIV) 10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”Psalm 34:4 (NIV) I sought the Lord and He answered me; He delivered my from all my fears.Psalm 18:6 (NIV) 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.Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear for I am with you do not be dismayed for I am your God I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.James 4:8 (NIV) “Come near to God and He will come near to you.”2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways I will hear from heaven and heal their land.”Revelation 3:20 (NIV) “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in and eat with him and he with me.”

268. Savvy Business and Health & Wellness Tips and Journey to Overcoming Infertility with Laura Jean Bell   1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."   Today's episode includes some thematic material. I want you to be aware before you listen in the presence of little ears.    *Transcription Below*   Laura Jean Bell is a believer, storyteller, writer, wife to her high school sweetheart and mama to three miracle babies.   She is a published author of You Can Always Come Home by Laura Jean Bell, in addition to being a Business and Social Media Coach.    Laura also overcame stage 3 endometriosis by taking the road less traveled and now she spends countless hours helping other women take that road with her!    Connect with Laura on Instagram: @laura_jean_bell   Laura Jean Bell's Website   Questions and Topics We Discuss: What are a handful of practical tips you can offer others, especially as it relates to digital marketing? Will you share your research on Minerals: How do we even determine what minerals we need?  Will you leave us with a few more social media tips?   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Midwest Food Bank   Other Episodes Related to This Topic from The Savvy Sauce: 48 Pursuing Health, Not Vanity Before and After Childbearing with Blogger, Speaker, and Coach, Megan Dahlman 33 Pursuing Health in the New Year with Functional Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jill Carnahan 68 Hormones and Simple Changes to Feel SO Much Better with Functional Medicine Expert, Dr. Jill Carnahan 70 Energy to Spark Success in Your Business with Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Christy Wright 76 Conflict Resolution, Infidelity, and Infertility with Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese 77 How 2 Questions Can Grow Your Business and Change Your Life with Author, Pastor, and Podcaster, Jeff Henderson 132 Pursuing Your God-Given Dream with Francie Hinrichsen 256 Gut Health, Allergies, Inflammation and Proactive Solutions with Emily Macleod-Wolfe 266 Female Sex Hormones, Periods, and Perimenopause with Emily Macleod-Wolfe   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook, Instagram or Our Website   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:10)   Laura Dugger: (0:11 - 1:25) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.    Today's episode includes some thematic material. I want you to be aware before you listen in the presence of little ears.    Thank you to an anonymous donor to Midwest Food Bank who paid the sponsorship fee in hopes of spreading awareness. Learn more about this amazing nonprofit organization at MidwestFoodBank.org.   Laura Jean Bell is my guest today, and she is a Jesus-loving author and also a business and social media coach. So, not only is she going to share some of her best savvy social media and business tips, but also the conversation takes a detour into health and wellness, and she has an abundance of wisdom to share there as well, even including practical tips that we can implement today for our own flourishing in health and well-being. Here's our chat.   Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Laura.   Laura Jean Bell: (1:26 - 1:27) Hi, thank you for having me.   Laura Dugger: (1:28 - 1:34) I'd love for you just to start us off by giving us a snapshot glimpse of your current life right now.   Laura Jean Bell: (1:35 - 2:27) Oh, my goodness, my chaotic life. Actually, it's a sweet, beautiful thing, but I am a wife to my high school sweetheart. We have been married, this year will be 11 years, and we have three kiddos. Emmylou, who is six. She literally just turned six. My son Oaks, who is three, and my youngest is Lottie, and she just turned nine months. So, my life is very full. I own my business, I am a published author, and I have three very, very needy children, right? I'm in a season of life where I'm very, very, very needed, and that's a beautiful thing, but it can be a very overwhelming thing at times. So, that is a little snapshot about my day-in and day-out life.   Laura Dugger: (2:27 - 2:43) That sums it up well. Gorgeous kid names, by the way. Oh, thank you. But I'd love to hear more about your business, too. Would you mind just explaining the work that you get to do as a digital marketer and online income mentor?   Laura Jean Bell: (2:44 - 4:58) Sure. Okay, so, this has been such a fun journey for me, and just to maybe explain it in like a Reader's Digest version, because I think that there's so much on the internet right now that's like, make $5 million in four minutes. But what I do is actually help business owners.    So, like the average woman who maybe is wanting to build an income or find her place online, that was where I started. That's where I began, like really helping those women be like, “Hey, I can be a business owner, too.” I can actually have like a mark and a place in this space, which I think is often really hard for women to like grasp, because we're so inundated with influencer culture.    But as the business began to expand and grow, I really started to lean into how do I help business owners actually market their business and make it really profitable online? Because a lot of times there's business owners that have these great businesses, but they don't actually have the marketing piece to actually sell the thing that makes their business a business. And some of them have a brick and mortar, and they're brick and mortar as well, but they'd love to increase their income.    How do you do that? You get online; you make sales online. And so, what I do is I teach female business entrepreneurs how to scale their business using Instagram.    I do not focus on any other platforms. My main focus is Instagram and teaching them how to use their messaging to make sales consistently. And so, I help them figure out their messaging and then write it.    Actually, I write content for a lot of my clients. And then I teach them consistency and speed so that their life isn't just consumed by the internet, which is like what all of us feel, right? Like, once you get on, you're like, how do I do this?    And I have to create this, I have to edit this, I have to do that. Like, it becomes very overwhelming. And so, what I do is I just eliminate the overwhelm.    I simplify it and I help entrepreneurs really find their messaging.   Laura Dugger: (4:59 - 5:15) Wow, that's incredible. So, you clearly have a gift for communication and articulating different things. Is there anything you want to just give us a little peek into practical tips if somebody is running their own social media?    Any tips you'd have for business owners?   Laura Jean Bell: (5:17 - 6:59) I think that the biggest, the greatest understatement that's happening right now online is followers and views mean absolutely nothing. They are like the beginning of Instagram, the beginning of social media. It was all about like, how many friends do you have?    And then it was how many followers do you have? And you know, how many views are you getting on your stories? And you get all these interactions on your reels.    And like, while that is the mental game of social media, and that is the thing that everybody is going for, because it actually fuels this like dopamine hit in your brain. But the reality is, is that there are people with thousands upon thousands of followers that are making $0 on the internet. And what they need is the actual messaging that says, “Hey, this is how I serve this pain point, and give you the life you want.”   And so, the biggest thing is, if you have five people in one day that view your stories, and three of them actually buy from you, like, that's over 50%. So, you're looking at, while everybody is freaking out about the number, it really is about your messaging in order to convert to sales, you can have a bunch of eyes on you. But if you're not serving the people that are following you, and serving them towards a sale, it doesn't mean anything.    So, don't focus on the numbers, focus on your messaging, focus on your brand, focus on what it is that you are serving your people with. And you will make money, you just will. It's how it works.    So, I hope that answers your question. Well for you.   Laura Dugger: (6:59 - 7:26) But yeah, I love it, because it's so unexpected, I would have never known. And I've also heard you encourage people to share their stories rather than just stating facts. And you share your own story, both online and in your book, You Can Always Come Home: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Find the Hope for Your Tomorrow.    So, Laura, how can we all incorporate stories into our own work so that we can better serve others?   Laura Jean Bell: (7:28 - 8:59) That's such a good question. And I think the biggest thing is, what story do you want people to know? What story is it that like, you really think like, you've been pricked, right, by the Holy Spirit, like, this is the story that I need you to tell.    This is why you walked through this experience. This is why you're doing this thing. Because oftentimes, we can negate the things that we've walked through, and act as if like, those things didn't, weren't that big of a deal because you survived it, right?    Like, oh, well, you know, it wasn't anything, it was a big deal, right? And so, what are the things that you actually feel are important, they keep showing up, they keep becoming the things that people are asking you about? And how do you tell that story to where somebody hears the messy middle, and then the beautiful resolve, the beautiful ending to that story, because there is, right, the beginning, the middle, and the end.    And that's what makes stories so impactful. Facts tell, right? Like, anybody can tell you that, like, a carrot is orange.    But like, if somebody tells you the story of how the carrot became orange, or how this, like, what the soil does to all of this, and how it adds these nutrients, doesn't that make you like, appreciate a carrot more, want to eat a carrot more, want to go buy the carrots more, right? And so, the same goes with our story, like, what is it that actually happened to create this specific result?   Laura Dugger: (9:00 - 9:11) That's so good. Well, and speaking of stories, are you willing to walk us through a little bit of your own story with your health journey? Yeah, absolutely.    Ask me anything.   Laura Jean Bell: (9:11 - 9:16) I'm an open book. It might scare some people. I'm an open book about it.   Laura Dugger: (9:17 - 9:33) I appreciate that. Yeah, just, you're clearly a very healthy woman. But I know you've had a whole past that you've walked.    So, has health always been important to you? Or at what point of life did you start to make some changes because it wasn't working?   Laura Jean Bell: (9:35 - 14:24) Yeah, you know, it's so interesting. When I reflect on something like that. Um, you know, I grew up in a home, I always start with this, like, my mother was not a dieter.    Like she didn't diet all the time. She wasn't always like, on some workout trend or not eating carbs or not doing this. Like it was never that.    My mom is naturally like very, very, very thin. And so, like that wasn't a part of the conversation. My mom was always obsessed, though, with, like eating food that's good for you.   Like, and in the 90s, like that was really tricky, right? Because they were so many messages about like, what's good for you? What's not that is bad.    Like there's all these things. And while our household, I say was probably much healthier than the average household in the 1990s and early 2000s. I don't think that I ever like cared about my health.    I still ate the Hot Pockets and the Easy Mac and ramen noodles and every opportunity that my parents actually let us eat out like I was chowing down. So, when I reflect on like my years, like 0 to 18, all I cared about was just consumption. I was like, nobody could stop the amount of food that I could consume.    I'm five foot eleven (5' 11”). I was growing like crazy. You can ask my family like I could out eat anyone.    It was kind of unbelievable. So, that part of my life, like, that was not an unhealthy thing. College is when things began for me.    And when I went to college, I for most of my life, I was a competitive dancer. So, like, I was consuming but I was burning like it was like calories in versus calories out. I had no concept of that.    I did not know how to read a nutrition label on the back of a box until I was like, well into college, like, literally remember learning how to do it in a college health class. So, I go to college. And I noticed that I started gaining weight, right?    Like, I'm eating all the fast-food options that are in our student center. And then the cafeteria food. This isn't my mom's home cooked meals anymore.    This isn't the mostly healthy option anymore. And I start gaining weight. So, when that happened, I started hearing other girls talk about what they were doing.    Like, oh, well, you just eat less than exercise more. And like, I had no concept of like, what, what did that mean? Right?    Like, do you just not eat like I love to eat, right. And so, what I started doing, I didn't know how to like lift weights or do anything. So, I started running, because I thought, okay, I have endurance, I danced forever, like, you have to have that endurance with that.    So, like, I'll run. So, I start running. And I completely gave up meat.    I was like, well, I can just eat. I thought meat somehow made you fat. I don't know.    That was just some weird thing that I had in my head. And I stopped eating meat, and I ate less. So, like, I just kind of narrowed down what I was eating, and then ate less of it kind of thing.    And that was when my health problems began, was when I began doing that. Which is really interesting, right? I was probably eating roughly like 1000 to 1200 calories a day, but I was running four to six miles a day.    So, like, I was not fueling what I was burning. Although I was losing weight. So, like, calories in versus calories out, like the concept of like, just eat less than exercise more, it was working.    I was 19. Like, I was young, I had a like, everything was working right, you know. But all of a sudden, my body was like, you're depriving me.    And I'm not only being deprived of actual calories, I'm being deprived of nutrients. And what began to happen is it started to show up in my hormones, with my cycle, started breaking out in hormonal acne on my chin, I started having very short cycles. So, like, for any woman listening that maybe doesn't have a concept of this language, because oddly enough, so many women don't, and it's like about us.    But like, a woman has a cycle, your period isn't your cycle, it's the full month that's your cycle. And I was instead of 28 days, I was having 18 day cycles. And the pain during my period was excruciating.    It was so painful. And I'd never experienced that before. So, those were the things that began to show up.    But I just kept going with what I was doing. And just thought I just had bad periods. I had family members that had bad periods, this just must be genetic. And I just have to live with it and pop ibuprofen every 18 days, right. So, that was kind of where it where it started.   Laura Dugger: (14:25 - 16:04) Let's take a quick break to hear a message from our sponsor. Midwest Food Bank who exists to provide industry leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually. They are a food charity with a desire to demonstrate God's love by providing help to those in need.    Unlike other parts of the world where there's not enough food, in America the resources actually do exist. That's why food pantries and food banks like Midwest Food Bank are so important. 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Was that the point that led to what you call your year of rebellion? Or did that come later?   Laura Jean Bell: (16:05 - 23:39) No way that that was just the start of basically, roughly eight years of undiagnosed endometriosis. So, what started happening is in college, I would have these what I call episodes where I would be roughly like a day or two before my period would start. And I would have this unbelievable pain that would come over me.    And I could feel it literally my lower abdomen, so much pressure, so much discomfort. Oftentimes, it would involve vomiting, passing out, so painful. To this day, I've had an unmedicated birth.    And I'm here to tell you that the pain of pushing out an almost 10-pound baby, and that were roughly the same thing. It was unbelievable, excruciating pain. I would go to the doctor, they would not give me ultrasounds, they would not check anything, they would not even do my blood work, they did nothing.    They would just say you have really painful periods, and we'll give you birth control. That was every year from 2010 until 2017. This was what was given to me.    And so, in 2017, I was on my way to work, and I had one of those episodes. And I called the doctor, they bring me in, and I said, I want an ultrasound, like I will sit here all day, I need an ultrasound. And so, they did an ultrasound and found two cysts on one ovary, one on the other, and they were six and seven centimeters and six centimeters.    I mean, it was just crazy, these large cysts. And they were like, you more than likely have endometriosis. This is, you know, they started explaining all the things.    And fast forward, I ended up having two laparoscopies, which is the surgery to remove endometriosis in 10 months, the average woman can go 18 months between surgeries, and I had mine in 10 months. That's how reoccurring rapidly it was growing and spreading in my body. And I felt zero relief from the surgeries, which everyone promised, like, you'll feel amazing, you'll, you know, you'll get pregnant. I couldn't get pregnant. I was in so much pain, and I go through another cycle of it.    And it's like, these doctors are like, yeah, you're probably just not going to be able to have children. We recommend you getting on birth control, or getting a hysterectomy, like, these are your options. And so, what I did is I went to see a fertility specialist, like anybody would do like, I'm not going to just stick with my OB. I'm going to see if I can actually have kids. And so, I see a fertility specialist, I go through multiple, multiple, multiple rounds of fertility treatments, and I wind up getting pregnant with my first daughter, Emilu.    So, she is a product of folly stem stimulation and an IUI. And lots of trigger shots and lots of synthetic progesterone. I did all of it.    And after my daughter was born a year postpartum, I got pregnant again, and I miscarried that baby. That baby was miscarried March of 2020, which is when everybody went crazy, right? 2020, like who has their 2020 story, right?   And so, my daughter was little, I mean, she was like 14 months old, when I had this miscarriage. And I remember watching, I watched this video, it was called The Pandemic. And a lot of people like didn't actually see it because it was taken off the internet for misinformation.    And it was a woman that was explaining what was really happening with the pandemic, which is funny, because all of it's true now. But it was taken down like, she's crazy. This is a horrible pandemic, nothing was created in a lab, all of that.    And I was like, I went to watch it again, because I thought this woman must be crazy. Like there's no way that this would actually happen. And I went to watch it again.    And it was taken off the internet for misinformation. And this thought came over me, which is so bizarre now. Like, I know more about Kim and Kanye's divorce, than I know about what's happening with this pandemic.    Yet, Kim and Kanye's divorce information is there for me to see. And they're not letting me look at this. Why?    And it was this very strange thing that came over me. But everything that came out that was like, don't take this medicine to help COVID, don't do this, actually, like saturated fats are bad for you, like all of these different things that were popping up. And people were saying, it's misinformation.    I was like, I'm going to research that. I'm going to research that. I'm going to research that the fertility doctor that did my DNC after I had a miscarriage. They actually said to me, you will never again, have another pregnancy.    But if you do, you will not have a normal child. That is what they discovered and decided about me, according to the results from that DNC, what happened to that baby, why that baby wasn't developing, why I lost that baby. It literally like, and him saying that to me, I was like, why?    And it was almost like he couldn't explain to me the reasons why, but that I just never would. And this is what I needed to do next in order to stay healthy and keep endometriosis away. And so, I went on this journey for one year and I committed to one year where I was like, everything that is misinformation, I'm going to research it.    Everything that I have been told is good for me or is the best choice for me because of my condition. I'm going to actually look at what they're giving to me and like, why? Um, every time somebody told me like endometriosis is incurable.    Okay. But like, what is endometriosis? Nobody actually explained to me what it was.    They just told me I had it and that it caused what it caused, not actually what caused it. And so, when I went on this journey, I began to discover and unfold so many things that absolutely blew my mind, broke my heart, made me very angry because as I began to implement the things that I discovered, I healed and I got better. And all of a sudden I don't have endometriosis anymore.    All of a sudden I'm pregnant with a very healthy baby. All of a sudden, like everything is better. How is it that the things that the providers that were working with me, what they were doing for me was keeping me sick.    And as I branched out and did all the things that they said was absolutely crazy. I had one of them literally looking at me and he was holding topical progesterone and he was like, this stuff, like with all due respect to this functional doctor that talked to you, this stuff doesn't work. And unfortunately they sell things to people like you, young women who are desperate for answers.    They sell this stuff to you to make so much money and it's not going to do anything for you. Guess what? Topical progesterone changed my life.    So, anyways, that is kind of a little bit of like my year of rebellion and what happened. I'm happy to go into details for you, but I feel like I'm getting long winded with it.   Laura Dugger: (23:39 - 24:13) No, that's incredible. I do want to do a deep dive into it because I think it's such a blessing after you've spent over a year researching this and then living this for multiple years. I think it can be such a benefit to each of us.    And I'm recalling this story specifically about toxins where people were saying that means nothing. But in that fertility clinic, somebody told you, there was a sign that said their employees were not allowed to wear certain toxins because quote, it could inhibit the fertility process.   Laura Jean Bell: (24:14 - 24:14) Yes.   Laura Dugger: (24:15 - 24:16) Can you elaborate on that?   Laura Jean Bell: (24:17 - 26:18) Yes. You know, what's really funny is I went to the health department to get some paperwork and stuff for my kids the other day. And, um, there was a sign up that was like any and all women that are getting mammograms, if you're getting a mammogram, do not wear perfume or deodorant for a mammogram because of the radiation mixed with the toxins.    I asked the woman that was sitting there, I was like, why did they say that? And she explained it to me and I was like, oh, okay. So, why aren't you telling us to stop wearing it altogether?    Um, but when I went to the fertility clinic, I was going through fertility. I was like an avid Daisy by Mark Jacobs perfume where I don't know. I still love the way that smells.    It's the yummiest, but I would wear it all the time. And I went in and the woman that was there, she was like, you smell so good. And I was like, it's Daisy by Mark Jacobs.    She was like, I wish I could wear perfume to work. I'm not allowed to. And I was like, why not?   And she was like, oh, because like the people that are working on women who are going through fertility, getting their IU eyes. So, it's like when they're actually inseminating you, like we, it could inhibit the fertility process. She was like, have you ever noticed we don't have any candles?    Like we're not allowed to bring candles here, all of that. And I was like, why aren't you telling me to stop doing that? Is that not interesting to anyone?    Like why is no one paying attention to the fact that like, I'm walking in here with perfume on to get an IU eye that's going to fail because it inhibits the, for the fertility process, like the one that works. Uh, guess what? I wasn't wearing any perfume.    So, it's like, it's one of those things that like, when I heard that, I thought, well, what is it that messes with the fertility process? Like what, what is that? And this was honestly, when I heard this information, this was before my year of rebellion.    So, like, I remember her telling me that and I kind of stopped wearing it to the sessions because I thought, well, I don't want to get this messed up anyways.   Laura Dugger: (26:18 - 26:29) So, yeah, pretty wild. That's incredible. And okay.    So, from that year of rebellion, what other tweaks did you make small and large?   Laura Jean Bell: (26:30 - 29:38) Oh man. Um, some big things like I removed toxins from my home. So, that looked like removing Clorox wipes and, um, detergents that are just like your average detergents that you buy from the store.    Um, I stopped burning candles and started burning, not burning, but diffusing essential oils. Um, from there, what I really started focusing on was my protein intake. Um, I spent so many years vegan, vegetarian, refusing meat, refusing proteins.    And those were the years that things were really bad for me. When I started to reincorporate animal proteins and quality animal fats, my cycles went from 18 days to 29 days. I started having painless periods.    My hair started growing more. Um, my nails wouldn't break. Um, my, even my vision got better.   And so, what was really interesting is I started learning that if you are protein deficient, you will be progesterone deficient and progesterone is the pregnancy hormone. This is the hormone you have to have in order to conceive. I always tell it like this progesterone equals pro gestation.    So, if you don't have enough progesterone, your baby cannot survive the first 12 weeks. That's what the baby lives on before the placenta is formed. You have to have progesterone in order to balance out the estrogen progesterone balance.    If it's imbalanced, that's where you have pain, mood swings, acne, discomfort, the growth of endometriosis and PCOS. These things are really important. Progesterone is so important for your mental health.    If you are mentally low, like think about your progesterone levels. Think about how much you're sleeping. If you're sleeping in complete darkness, that raises your levels.    If you eat at least 80 grams of protein a day, it raises your progesterone levels. These are two really basic things. Like it's really simple.    It's not complicated. So, that was probably the biggest thing for me was learning how to eat because for years we're told, at least all of my life, like fat is bad. They would rather you eat hydrogenated oils and I can't believe it's not better than actually eat grass-fed butter.    Why? Why is it bad for you? When you really uncover the work that was done in the studies that were given for explaining that fat is bad, it was all paid for.    It was all paid for by the medical industry, by big pharma in order to push this agenda. They said that it was bad for our hearts, but get this, in the years after they told everyone that it was horrible for heart health, heart disease skyrocketed as people began to eat less animal protein and less animal fats. So, anyways, just to give like a little, some of the things that I discovered and changed, that's the main thing, which really and truly is like not that complicated.    Wow.   Laura Dugger: (29:39 - 29:45) Yes. Focusing on what you're intaking. What about cortisol? What did you learn about that?   Laura Jean Bell: (29:46 - 32:21) So, cortisol is like your get up and get crap done hormone. Okay. And when you are living in a state of fight or flight, where basically you get up in the morning, I'm going to give you an example of what a lot of women do.    And they end up having issues with cortisol and eventually stop producing it altogether. So, a woman gets up in the morning, she wakes up, she drinks a cup of coffee with no food on her stomach. And she goes and does a 30-minute cardio workout.    And then she comes in and she eats maybe like a protein bar, like a little, like some type of granola bar, another cup of coffee. She goes to work. She works all day or she's home with her kids all day.    And by the time she's got her work done, or she's taking care of her children and fed her children, doing all of these things, you're going all day long. All of a sudden it's three o'clock and you haven't eaten anything and you're in a bad mood and you're really tired. And so, maybe you go get a snack and another cup of coffee.    And then by the time you get to dinner, it's the only meal that you've really sat down and had for the day. Okay. So, what has that done to you?    Your body believes because your body and your brain don't know the difference between a bear chasing you or you running strictly on caffeine and doing too much cardio. And so, all of a sudden she is moody. She's exhausted.    She's running on all this tension. Her hair starts to fall out. She gets acne.    Her skin's doing some weird stuff. Her nails are kind of brittle. All this, you're always moody.   You're always in a bad mood. It's because your cortisol is doing this. It's like, and it's like on, it's like high.    And sometimes when you keep doing this, you actually can get a lot of energy. And then all of a sudden your adrenals, because your adrenals are what produced cortisol. Your adrenals are like, actually we're done.    Like stop running from the bear. Just die. Like literally it like can't do anything for you anymore.   And you go into what a lot of people call, or doctors call adrenal failure, which is where your body doesn't even produce cortisol anymore. And so, that is when you can't get out of bed in the morning. You're so exhausted.    Um, you can't lose weight. You, no matter what you do, you're winded. You're overwhelmed.   Um, but you don't have energy for anything. You have so much brain fog, um, so much bloat and inflammation. It's because your body's not producing cortisol.    So, you don't have the energy to get anything done. Um, does that answer your question?   Laura Dugger: (32:21 - 32:45) Yeah, this is so interesting because I feel like there's a whole health movement right now. So, there's a lot of buzz about all of this and people, I think, especially after 2020 people are waking up. So, love gathering perspectives as you're talking about inflammation then too, with cortisol, have you researched much about grounding, like actually barefoot on the earth?    Yes, girl. Are you kidding me? Absolutely.   Laura Jean Bell: (32:46 - 35:48) Um, so, something that was really interesting, I went to see a specialist, um, when I was really healing my adrenals, because a fun fact for you, like when your adrenals are just in overload, if you are experiencing high cortisol, you're constantly up here. Guess what? Your body's going to throw out the window fertility because what in the world is safe about a body that is running from a bear?    Like, no, your body is preserving you because it's not safe for you to host a life. So, I was seeing a doctor who was really helping me. Um, it's called muscle testing.    So, they test each organ according to how your muscles respond. And, um, I was in adrenal failure. And at this point I'd already had my second child and was experiencing a lot of inflammation.    I couldn't lose weight. I was like so tired. I was irritable.    And, um, I did this long session with him and I was in St. Pete, Florida doing this session. And he said, you have an assignment for the rest of the day. And I was like, okay.    And he was like, you need to go to the beach, like go somewhere and actually lay your entire body down on the sand. He was like, I know, like nobody wants to get sandy, but like lay on the sand. And I was like, tell me why.    And he was like, if you lay on the sand, it's your body touching the earth. And God gave you the earth as a battery pack. And this battery pack literally is going to shoot energy back into your body that your body has been deprived of.    And like, there's, he started going into all the studies for it, but he was like, don't you ever know the difference? Like, and how you feel when you've been cooped up at work all day. And then like, you go on a vacation to the beach and you sit on the beach and you put your feet in moving water.    He was like, it's literal living water. This living water moves and it heals and rejuvenates what happens to water that stagnant. It gets disgusting. Yeah.    It turns to mold, right? It actually goes toxic, but that moving water is healing. It's living.    It's rejuvenating. It's very biblical, right? And then you have the earth that God gave you is this battery pack.    There are people, this is going to sound crazy, but there are who have done LSD, like psychedelic drugs that talk about the vibrations of the earth. When they're on this drug, they are seeing the way. And they talk about there's a magnetic field.    They like, you can read, you can watch videos. You can see studies of people who did LSD, who literally can see the energy that the ground gives you. I mean, it's crazy, but isn't it like the Lord, right?    To give us what we need in nature, like magic.   Laura Dugger: (35:49 - 37:17) Yes. Where we're going back to the way that he designed, whether that's eating whole foods or getting outside in his beautiful nature. There's countless benefits, but I think it's just amazing that taking your shoes off and being on the earth, even for 30 seconds is beneficial.    When was the first time you listened to an episode of The Savvy Sauce?   How did you hear about our podcast? Did a friend share it with you? Will you be willing to be that friend now and text five other friends or post on your socials, anything about The Savvy Sauce that you love?    If you share your favorite episodes, that is how we continue to expand our reach and get the good news of Jesus Christ in more ears across the world. So, we need your help. Another way to help us grow is to leave a five-star review on Apple podcasts.    Each of these suggestions will cost you less than a minute, but it will be a great benefit to us. Thank you so much for being willing to be generous with your time and share. We appreciate you.    You had also talked about previously with your health journey, being deficient in minerals, I think you said as well, or just not getting the nutrients. So, are there any minerals that we all are likely lacking or any that you would recommend from your research and experience?   Laura Jean Bell: (37:18 - 39:36) Yeah, I would, I mean, every mineral. The most underrated mineral right now is potassium. The amount of women who are potassium deficient and need more potassium is unreal.    But magnesium is huge. You have to have magnesium for your body to even naturally produce vitamin D. Like vitamin D is a hormone, but you have to have magnesium for your body to produce vitamin D.    How many have gone to the doctor and they're like, you are very low in vitamin D, right? Well, get in the sunshine more, take the supplement, but like, where's your magnesium, right? And so, magnesium, potassium, potassium is huge, especially for your mental health.    This is really going to help you in like balancing out, like you're removing the brain fog, really. Sodium, which everyone's like, eat less sodium. You need less sodium chloride.    You need less table salt. You don't need less salt. Your body has salt.    Your body needs salt. Think about what your t-shirt looks like when you drenched in sweat. It dries and what does it have?    Salt. It's salty, right? When you're sweaty, it's salty.    And it's because your body actually needs sodium. It has to have it. And so, stop using white table salt, like iodized salt.    Go get some quality Celtic salt, like really simple, but put that in your water. Like first thing in the morning, drink some water with some Celtic salt, like get those electrolytes back in your system. So, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and calcium, like your body needs calcium and you can get calcium in multiple ways, um, multiple ways, but calcium is going to support your bones.    It's going to help support your muscles. Cause if you are working those muscles, your body needs the strength. And so, calcium is going to give you that balance as well.    It's fantastic. So, all of them, but like, I think the make sure you're getting magnesium, just like if you just need to start somewhere, just get a magnesium supplement. I recommend magnesium glycinate because it's kind of the overall magnesium.   Laura Dugger: (39:37 - 39:44) So, it's great. Okay. And you said you can get calcium multiple places.    Do you take that as a supplement or where do you get your calcium?   Laura Jean Bell: (39:45 - 41:04) So, I actually do adrenal cocktails. So, that is, um, coconut water, orange juice and Celtic salt. That's it.    And just do a little adrenal cocktail in the morning. And in the afternoon, make sure that you have had protein before you drink it, because if you're anything like me, it'll spike your blood sugar. Um, if you're not balanced, so, you need to be balanced.    Um, I've always been very sensitive to things like orange juice, apple juice. Like as a kid, I would feel really bad in the mornings and I just thought breakfast made my stomach hurt. And actually it was like, my blood sugar was dysregulated from the cup of orange juice and the cinnamon toast that my mom gave me.    Right. So, like, it's like butter, sugar, white flour, orange juice, like eat this for a nutrient dense breakfast. And I like would feel horrible after because my blood sugar was off.    So, um, make sure you get some protein on your stomach and drink the adrenal cocktail. Like my parents, my parents swear by it. My dad's like, this has changed my life.    I'm your mom's going to make me one of those little cocktail things that you tell, I tell her about all the time. It's hilarious. And I'm like, it's just juice and coconut water, but it's got the minerals.    That's why it makes you feel so good. It's because it's giving your body the nutrients that it needs.   Laura Dugger: (41:05 - 41:17) That's incredible. Are there any other biohacks, health hacks, even the role of light that it plays or movement or anything else that you want to recommend with your extensive research?   Laura Jean Bell: (41:18 - 43:19) Um, I'll give two things. Uh, number one: if you can get up as the sun is rising or a little bit before and actually go outside and stare at the red light. The actual, morning sunrise, and then watch the sunset. If you can get your eyeballs on just like the surroundings where that red light is hitting, that will do wonders for the production of melatonin in your gut.    It's going to help you sleep. It's going to help you sleep really good at night, which is going to help you with your progesterone levels. So, that is great.    Number two is weightlifting. If you can incorporate at least two days a week of heavy weightlifting into your routine, it's going to do wonders. And the reason I say that is that estrogen, toxic estrogen, not the estrogen that's good for you that you need to like make you female, but like the toxic estrogens you're getting from perfumes and food and plastics and all the things it stores itself in fat, in visceral fat.    And so, the best way to burn fat and build muscle is by lifting weights. And so, if you want to keep toxic estrogens out of your body, step number one, get rid of fat, like fight hard for like, I mean, I'm still postpartum. I'm still burning off like weight that I gained in pregnancy.    But the number one thing that motivates me is not like, I want to look better, which of course I want to look better. Of course I want to fit back into my clothes, like all of that. But like Laura toxic estrogens store themselves in this fat.    And so, what, when you are lifting weights, you are burning fat and building muscle to support your family and not be burdened by the imbalance of your hormones. Like right there. That is the reason why.    So, lift weights. It's so good for you. It protects you from so many other diseases, but like that alone, women do not understand the power of that.    It's going to do wonders for you.   Laura Dugger: (43:20 - 43:47) Okay. This is so helpful. And then I'm thinking it's beneficial to have a specific plan.    So, as we think about where you talked about laundry detergents or limiting toxins, will you share a few of your personal favorite products? And then also what are some recommended things we can actually eat? Like when you walk through a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, what would you share?   Laura Jean Bell: (43:49 - 45:22) Okay. So, some favorite products. I started out using Thieves household concentrate.    Young Living sells it. And it's like $26 for a bottle of the concentrate. That concentrate can be household cleaner.    So, like it can clean any surface in your home. It can be used as dishwasher detergent. So, we use thieves instead of like pods in our, in our dishwasher.    And I'm here to tell you, I think Young Living just came out with dishwasher pods, like Thieves dishwasher pods. We don't use it. We still use the concentrate.    But we use that. You can use it in your laundry so you can wash your clothes in it. And so, we alternate with that.    Sometimes we use that. Sometimes we use Molly's Suds. Those are like little pods.    You can get them on Amazon. It's a non-toxic option. You can also wash your clothes and like baking soda and vinegar, like just be old school.    Your clothes won't smell like vinegar. Don't worry. Like the vinegar gets rid of the odor.    That's like how our grandparents did it. So, those are some really simple hacks. Just because that's inexpensive.    Like you can make 16, I think it's 16 bottles of household concentrate, like spray with the one bottle. So, like you buy the one bottle, it takes a cap full and then you fill the rest of the way up with water and it cleans anything. It's fantastic.    It smells great. You'll love it. What else did you ask me?   Laura Dugger: (45:22 - 45:28) Food? Yes, food. Like a sample menu. Okay.   Laura Jean Bell: (45:28 - 47:02) Something that I love to eat. I love to just really enjoy my food. Like if you're on the go, like I'll give it an example.    If you're on the go, I recommend like boil some eggs. Okay. Take like three boiled eggs.    Get like a chopstick to get your protein and like an RX bar. RX bars are going to have the carbs, but it's also going to have more protein. You'll get six grams of protein per egg and then about 10 grams in your chopstick.    So, it's like 18 grams of the eggs plus 10 is 28 grams plus the RX bar. You're going to get over 30 grams of protein and then you'll have some carbs. I do recommend getting a little bit more carbs, but if you're on the go and you're in a hurry and you need to feel balanced, that's a good start.    If you're home, like I love doing scrambled eggs and air frying sweet potatoes, peppers, and onions. It is delicious. Just trust me and season it with garlic powder and salt.    It's so simple. Some avocado oil and literally just allow, like think about all the carbs, all the protein, everything. The best hack though, that I learned with eggs is do two regular, like the full egg and then do two egg whites and then add cottage cheese to your eggs, blend it in a blender and then cook them and just thank me later.    So, you're getting extra protein, it's creamier, it's so good. And then eat that with sweet potatoes and peppers and it's primo.   Laura Dugger: (47:02 - 47:12) Okay. This sounds amazing. I love it.    And this is my post recording meal, the RX bar. I love it on busy days.   Laura Jean Bell: (47:13 - 48:27) Yes. For lunch, I mean lunch, I honestly, I keep like ground beef patties just ready. And my air fryer stays on. I literally use it for every meal.    Sometimes if I don't have it ready, I just pat it out, put it in the air fryer, it cooks. Do that with a bunch of veggies, get lots of fruit, mainly berries, like berries, apples, and just adding that in is your carb. You can do, if you need a snack, I highly recommend doing Greek yogurt and mixing in your favorite protein powder and mixing that up.    It's so good. The Greek yogurt gives you the carbs, the fats and protein, and then you add the extra protein in it. And so, it's excellent.    For dinner, our favorite meal, we eat a lot of grass-fed beef because we buy cow every year. So, we'll do bowls and we'll do like a bed of rice, sweet potatoes, peppers and onions, and then ground beef. And then we drizzle the Japanese barbecue sauce over it.    And we call it Japanese barbecue bowls. It's literally just like a bunch of vegetables and meat with sauce, but it's really good.    So, there's some meal ideas for you.   Laura Dugger: (48:28 - 48:49) That's incredible. Thank you for just rattling those off. We've got a plan now.    And I love how this conversation took a turn toward health. So, before we leave that section, any other healthy rhythms or best practices or ways you've simplified your life that you would recommend? Just sleep.   Laura Jean Bell: (48:49 - 49:34) I know that sounds ridiculous, but people aren't sleeping and go to bed without your phone. You're going to be okay. You really are.    If your kids can go to bed without their phones, without a phone in their face, you can do it too. It's not the best way to turn your brain off. So, go to bed.    When you lay in a dark room without any blue light, you actually are helping your nervous system reset itself. And it needs a moment to rest and digest. So, get in the bed without a blue light and close your eyes and go to sleep.    You can do it, but it's so simple. And try to get eight to 10 hours of sleep a night. Truly, it's so important.   Laura Dugger: (49:35 - 49:54) That's so good. And you're all about simplifying. You even help people simplify their digital marketing.    So, as we turn it back to business, I know you can't give away all of your secrets, but will you share just a few more business or social media tips with all of us?   Laura Jean Bell: (49:55 - 50:43) Oh, man. I think the number one thing that I would tell anyone who's wanting to do anything in the online space is don't spread yourself across every platform. It's not worth your time.    And the more you hone in on one thing, the more of that thing you will sell, like plain and simple. And you will make way more money. You will spend way less time working on it.    You will enhance the lives of the people that choose to work with you. That is what you will gain.    If you simplify your offers, number one, sell less. Just sell more of one thing and stop spreading yourself thin across all the platforms. It's just too much work.   Laura Dugger: (50:43 - 51:03) That's wise counsel. And will you also tell us, I mean, I'm amazed as I'm thinking of all this research that you've done. You're living a healthy lifestyle.    You're raising young children, consulting with others as their coach. Also, you wrote a book. Can you share a little bit about that?   Laura Jean Bell: (51:03 - 52:50) I wrote my book. I actually have it right next to me because I was like, if somebody is going to ask you what this book is about, it's a book of short stories. And it sounds really simple, but it's a book of short stories that really draws you back to who you are in the Lord and understanding your place, like your identity in Christ, your belonging, fighting against fear and really coming home to who God created you to be.    And so, this book is a compilation of short stories of my own life where these things were very disrupted. My identity, like a total identity crisis, like not just having so much fear, learning how to come back to who God made me to be, but really writing out the moments of when I was living in that season and the people that helped me kind of find my way out and the things that God really showed me in that journey. And so, have it right here.    You Can Always Come Home: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Find the Hope for Your Tomorrow. It's really what my heart was and I learned a lot when I left my hometown and I moved to small town, North Alabama. And although this is where my dad is from, this was not where I was raised.    And I walked into a total identity crisis when I moved here. And I write a lot about that and about the moments when I was living in that season. How the Lord would reveal to me, like, remember when this happened, or remember when this happened and how you handled it or what that person said to you. And I wrote those stories in here.    And so, the goal of this book is for anybody who reads it to know that God's on your side and everything's going to be okay.   Laura Dugger: (52:51 - 53:06) Thank you for sharing that, Laura. And we'll certainly add a link for that in the show notes for today's episode, but also what links can we give for your social media? And then if somebody wants to reach out and work with you, what would that process look like?   Laura Jean Bell: (53:07 - 53:47) Yeah, so, my Instagram is Laura_Jean_Bell and Jean is J-E-A-N. And if you want to work with me or reach out, you can email me at laurabellwrites@gmail.com, or you can literally go to my Instagram account and click the link in my bio where I explain what I do. And it offers an ability to hop on a call with me where we can talk together and see if we would be a good fit to work together.    So, those are the ways that you can contact me. I have a website, laurabell.co, and you can contact me through that as well.   Laura Dugger: (53:48 - 54:07) Wonderful. Thank you for adding that. We will make sure it's accessible for everyone.    And Laura, you may be familiar with why we're called The Savvy Sauce, which is because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge. And so, my final question for you today, Laura, what is your Savvy Sauce?   Laura Jean Bell: (54:09 - 56:38) For life in general? You got it. Okay.    Well, I have two of them. And so, one of them is kind of silly and one of them is not. So, I'm going to go with the non-silly one.    Oh, share both. Yes. But I will say like this, there was this line that I heard, and I don't know who like trademarked this line, but it was very simple.    It said, “You are the CEO of your life.” And it was very simple, but it changed everything for me because for so much of my life, like if your knee jerk reaction to things not going your way is to blame someone else, you're not living as the CEO of your life. And I have spent a lot of my life, like when something doesn't go my way, I look for a person to blame instead of looking at myself and my own flaws. Being able to see that, “Hey, sometimes Laura, you're to blame and like, it's okay.”   You're the CEO of your life and you get to see what you did wrong, see how you messed up, see how you needed to shift something and then move on. And I think so many of us, whether we want to believe it or not, we can fall victim to that and live our lives so attached to this idea that somebody else is always to blame. Somebody else did this to me.    Sometimes things do happen to you that are not your fault. Sometimes you are a victim of horrible crimes and horrible things happening to you. But the question is, what are you going to do about it?    Who are you going to talk to about it? Are you going to go to the Lord and ask Him what it's actually supposed to look like for your life moving on from this place? Are you going to stay in a mindset that's small and traumatized, small and victimized?    Or are you going to say, “I'm the CEO of my life and I'm going to link arms with the Holy Spirit and keep moving forward.” And so, that was a huge thing for me to learn. And I feel like it's kind of been my savvy sauce in the last probably year, because 2024 was a year of a lot of things happening to me that weren't my fault.    And finally, one day I thought, you know, Laura, you can sulk in this, but it's not going to change your circumstance. What's going to change your circumstance is you saying, “I'm in charge of my life and I'm going to pick up the pieces of this and I'm going to ask God what to do with it.” And so, anyways, you're the CEO of your life and it's time to take charge of that.    So, yeah.   Laura Dugger: (56:38 - 56:42) I love it. And now you've got to share your silly one as well. You've left us curious.   Laura Jean Bell: (56:43 - 57:01) What is The Savvy Sauce? Let me just tell all of my, all of my geriatric millennials out there, you need to put castor oil on your face. Okay.    Just know that like castor oil, you need to look like a glazed donut when you go to bed and your skin is going to be, your skin will thank you. Just trust me.   Laura Dugger: (57:02 - 57:26) That's incredible. I was so grateful you shared. And Laura, I can see why clients are so drawn to work with you.    It is so delightful to have conversations with you. You are gifted in so many different arenas. And I think what really stands out is your generosity and just your willingness to share all of this with us.    So, thank you so much for being my delightful guest today.   Laura Jean Bell: (57:26 - 57:29) Oh, it's such a gift talking to you. Thank you for having me.   Laura Dugger: (57:30 - 1:01:12) One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news.    Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.    We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.    That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin.    This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you.    Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray.   Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him.    And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started.    First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.    You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.    We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.    And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.    And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Catalyst Church of Carrollton - 8/17/25 "Lets Take This City!" “It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation. Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬   “So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece—throughout both Macedonia and Achaia. And now the word of the Lord is ringing out from you to people everywhere, even beyond Macedonia and Achaia, for wherever we go we find people telling us about your faith in God. We don't need to tell them about it.‭‭1Thessalonians‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬  Show up. Serve it. Celebrate it. Invest in it. 

What does it really mean to follow Jesus?In a world that tells us to chase our dreams and follow our hearts, the call to trust and obey can feel countercultural—even restrictive. But what if surrendering to Him is the key to true freedom and purpose?Join Angie and Katie as they dive into Luke 5:11, unpacking the power of Jesus' invitation to follow Him. Together, we'll explore how letting go of our own plans and embracing His way leads to lasting fulfillment—far beyond what we could achieve on our own. Luke 5:11 (NIV)So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. https://livesteadyon.com/ https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/Stein, Robert H. Luke. Vol. 24. The New American Commentary. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992.Blum, Edwin A., and Trevin Wax, eds. CSB Study Bible: Notes. Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017. Theme music:Glimmer by Andy EllisonLearn more about Steady On University here.Order the Dress for Success study here: Story of My Life Instrumental by Bobo Renthlei

From dentist visits to bedtime clinginess, today's conversation is all about helping kids face fear with confidence. Karen answers your questions about navigating anxiety, new experiences, and tough transitions. With practical ideas and plenty of encouragement, this episode will equip you to walk with your child through fear and toward courage.Episode Recap:2:05 - Emily is more than halfway through her pregnancy6:50 - How can I help my 3.5 year old face the dentist without a meltdown?10:12 - My outgoing, bubbly 5 year old becomes totally silent at school - what do I do? 12:00 - After an active shooter drill, my daughter is terrified to go to school16:00 - My child is overly attached to me, how can I help her gain independence? Scripture for Reflection: Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.”Questions for Discussion:What does fear look like in your child's behavior—and how do you usually respond?What are some situations where you've helped your child face their fear with confidence?How can you point your child to God when they're anxious or afraid?Are there any bedtime or transition routines that could use a reset in your home?Resources:Register for Soar at Sea today: https://www.soaratsea.comGet Sissy Goff's book, Braver, Stronger, Smarter:  https://amzn.to/3SQWHvNPick up Raising Worry-Free Girls this week: https://amzn.to/4dBRXnFDownload the BOAW app to send us your questions! 

Immeasurably More// Faith Under Fire// March 30, 2025Ephesians 6:10-20 (NIV)“Finally, BE STRONG in the Lord and in the strength of HIS MIGHT. Put on the full armor of God so we can take our stand against the devil's schemes because our battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers and against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NIV)“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does…On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”Isaiah 59:14-17 (NIV)“So, justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to intervene, so his own arm achieved salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him. He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.” The armor is about confidence in God's ability to hold all those elements of the armor true and together.  The Helmet is His Salvation Isaiah 12:2 (NIV)“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”   The Breastplate is His RighteousnessPhilippians 3:8-9 (NIV)“What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.” The Belt is His TruthPsalm 33:4 (KJV)“For the word of the LORD is right, and all His work is done in truth.” Ephesians 4:14 (NIV)“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.” The Sword of the Spirit is His WordHebrews 4:12 (NIV) “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”  The Shoes are His Gospel of PeaceIsaiah 52:7 (NIV)“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” The gospel is meant to be peace with God and peace with one another. The Shield of FaithFaith is deliberate confidence in the character of God.Faith is not about my ability to believe but it's about His ability to BE.His unfailing character and person.  Faith is not about my ability to believe but it's about His ability to BE.  John 14:26,27 (NIV)“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you…Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  

Discipling our kids can feel like a big responsibility, but moms don't have to do it alone! In this episode, the new BOAW Moms operations manager, Erin Mashaw, shares her journey in ministry and her passion for equipping parents to lead their children in faith. She opens up about her own experiences as a pastor's kid, her years in church ministry, and the resources she's excited to create to support moms. Tune in for encouragement that you absolutely can disciple your kids with confidence! Episode Recap:1:10 - Erin is going to be a breakout session speaker at the Soar Conference4:05 - True discipleship happens at home5:25 - Moms are the faith catalyst in American homes right now7:20 - During difficult times, we experience the deepest intimacy with God8:48 - How do we trust God in the waiting and the what ifs?10:40 - What can moms expect from you in your breakout session? 11:30 - Sign up for the Soar Conference! 12:15 - Fill your mind with truth through Scripture, worship, etc. Scripture for Reflection:Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) – “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”Questions for Discussion:Do you feel like the primary catalyst for your family's faith journey? If so, do you resent your husband? Are you content in that role? How do you typically respond to uncertainty or fear in parenting? What helps you refocus on God's truth?Erin talked about using worship music, scripture, and even meditation apps to combat anxiety—what are some ways you can incorporate these practices into your daily routine?What's one step you can take this week to invite your spouse or children into a deeper faith walk alongside you?Resources:Snag your ticket for the Soar Conference: https://birdsonawiremoms.com/soar-2025Barna study on the influence of moms in Christian homes: https://www.barna.com/research/moms-christians-households/