Serving our Father God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Holy Spirit filled ministry since 1997!
Serving our Father God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Holy Spirit filled ministry since 1997!
Standing Firm in God’s Promises
Life has a way of presenting us with challenges, such as unexpected loss, financial struggles, illness, and even betrayal. Some challenges can shake the very core of our being, filling our hearts with fear and uncertainty. In those moments, we are given a choice—be paralyzed by fear or propelled by faith. Scripture reminds us that, "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7, NKJV.) When fear comes knocking, faith must answer.
Faith is not denying the presence of problems; it is declaring that God is greater than them. To walk by faith means trusting that even when we can't trace God's hand, we can still trust His heart. This confidence doesn’t come from our strength, but from anchoring ourselves in the promises of God’s Word.
God’s Word helps us remain steadfast through adversity. His Word anchors our hearts, so they are not moved by circumstances. Faith means clinging to hope when everything seems hopeless. Like David, who declared, “[t]he Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear,” we too must rise each day believing that God’s presence is with us and His protection surrounds us. (Psalm 27:1, NIV.) There is power in remembering that trials are not punishments but platforms. Each hardship becomes an opportunity to deepen our faith and sharpen our spiritual endurance. Our pain is never wasted in the hands of God. It is transformed into testimony.
God has promised to be with us in every season. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Isaiah 43:2, NIV.) God doesn’t promise the absence of difficulty, but He guarantees His presence in it.
If you’re facing fear today, speak the Word of God over your life. Let faith arise. Surround yourself with His truth and stand on His promises. You were not created to be defeated by fear, but to rise in faith, knowing that with God, all things are possible. Victory doesn’t come from our ability; it comes from our surrender to His.
Choose faith. Declare His Word. Stand firm. And watch fear lose its grip.
Laura, a devoted servant of Christ and a native San Franciscan, has woven her spiritual journey deeply into her professional and personal life. Her roles as a wife, mother of four, and grandmother are sources of immense joy, gratitude, and blessings she attributes to God's grace in her daily prayers.
Laura was introduced to the gospel at Vacation Bible School. Her spiritual commitment deepened in 1997, when she was baptized at Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in San Francisco. There Laura served as the Sunday morning church announcer and engaged actively in the Junior Women's Ministry. A pivotal encounter with Elder Shirley Freeman led her to join the Daughters of Zion Ministries, marking a significant step in her spiritual development.
Laura's dedication to her faith continues to shape her life and work, as she seeks to embody Christ's teachings in every action and interaction, nurturing her family and community with love and devotion.