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My Arms Are Tired, and My Legs Are Weak: The Importance of Encouragement and Support in Our Walk of Faith

Related Bible Study on  YouTube Praise the Lord, everyone! This is Pastor Sandoval from Christ the Rock New Life Center Ministries, and I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the topic of perseverance in our faith journey. Today, I want to speak from the heart about something we all face—tiredness and weakness, both physically and spiritually. I’ve titled this reflection "My Arms Are Tired, and My Legs Are Weak." As believers, we all experience moments when we feel physically drained, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually weary. The truth is, life can be overwhelming at times. Whether it's sickness, hardship, or simply the demands of everyday life, our bodies and spirits grow tired. But even in these moments, God calls us to keep running the spiritual race, to fight the good fight, and to hold on to His promises. The Race We Run The Apostle Paul said, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" (2 Timothy 4:7). Like Paul, we

Midweek Encouragement: A Call to Prayer and Gratitude

Related Bible Study on  YouTube Praise the Lord, everyone! This is Pastor Sandoval, here at Christ the Rock New Life Ministries, and I just want to take a moment to thank everyone joining us for our Wednesday evening Bible study. I'm so grateful for this opportunity to connect with you all and dive into God’s Word together. Before we get started , I’d like to extend a special invitation to anyone in need of prayer. Whether you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, struggling with illness, or just feeling overwhelmed, I encourage you to share your prayer requests in the comments. We're here for each other as a community, and I want you to know that we're lifting up those in need—especially those battling sickness like cancer. Leave a comment, and we will pray for you. Amen! Now, let’s dive into the Word, and today we are reading from Psalms 5 . David says: “Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.” “Harken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and

A Reflection on God's Love and the Gift of Salvation: John 3:16

Related Bible Study on  YouTube Praise the Lord, everyone! As we reflect on the blessings of this beautiful day, I hope everyone enjoyed their recent three-day Labor Day weekend. Whether you spent time with family or simply rested, I pray it was a time of refreshment. Personally, I remember those long weekends when I was still working, and now, in retirement, I can truly appreciate those moments of rest. This morning, I want to briefly share something close to my heart—a well-known verse from the Bible that many of us hold dear: John 3:16. It's a powerful reminder of God’s immense love for us. The verse reads: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16, KJV) What a beautiful promise! God loved us so much that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice so that we may have eternal life. This is a reminder that the foundation of our faith is built on love—God’