TUESDAY MORNING FAMILY PRAYER! “LORD, MOVE IN OUR FAMILIES!” “Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.” — Isaiah 59:1 (KJV) Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we come before You this Tuesday morning lifting up our entire family. Lord, move in our families as never before! Go into every home, touch every heart, and meet every need. Father, we lift up every family member who does not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Your Word says You are “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). Lord, save our sons, daughters, grandchildren, spouses, parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Draw them to Jesus and bring the wandering ones home! Father, touch every family member dealing with physical sickness, mental and emotional struggles, pain, disease, anxiety, fear, discouragement, or exhaustion. “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed.” — Jeremiah 17:14 (KJV) Lord, heal bodies, strengthen minds, restore peace, guide doctors, and give wisdom concerning every treatment and decision. Father, we cry out for those struggling with drugs and alcohol. Break every chain of addiction! Destroy destructive cycles and give them strength, treatment, support, and godly people to walk with them toward freedom. “He brought them out of darkness... and brake their bands in sunder.” — Psalm 107:14 (KJV) Lord, we place our finances before You. Provide where there is lack. Give us wisdom, discipline, favor, opportunity, and resources. Help us become faithful stewards of everything You place in our hands. We pray for every family member seeking employment. “Establish thou the work of our hands upon us.” — Psalm 90:17 (KJV) Lord, open doors no one can shut. Give favor with applications, résumés, interviews, and employers. Lead them to the right opportunities. And for those who are already employed, Father, we thank You! Now we believe You for increase, advancement, salary increases, new opportunities, and promotion according to Your will. Lord, heal broken relationships. Restore communication. Break generational cycles. Remove unforgiveness, division, and bitterness. Protect our children, marriages, homes, and loved ones from dangers seen and unseen. Father, move through our bloodline! Save our family. Heal our family. Deliver our family. Provide for our family. Restore our family. Protect our family. And let Your Word be fulfilled: “I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.” — Isaiah 44:3 (KJV) Lord, do something in our families that only You can get the glory for! We place every name, every sickness, every financial need, every job situation, every addiction, every troubled mind, every unsaved loved one, and every unspoken burden into Your hands. LORD, MOVE AS NEVER BEFORE! In the mighty, healing, saving, delivering, restoring, chain-breaking, door-opening name of JESUS CHRIST, we pray. AMEN, AMEN, AND AMEN! “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

💪 GOD IS YOUR STRENGTH ✝️💜 There are moments when you feel tired, discouraged, or unsure of what comes next. But remember—you don’t have to carry everything by yourself. God is your strength, your refuge, and your helper. 🙏 📖 “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” — Philippians 4:13 When you feel weak, pray. When you feel afraid, trust Him. When you feel lost, seek His Word. When you feel tired, rest in His presence. When you receive blessings, give Him the glory. ❤️ God knows your struggles, hears your prayers, and walks with you through every season. Be strong and courageous. God is with you always! 🌅✝️ Comment AMEN 🙏 if you believe God is your strength today. #GodIsMyStrength #Philippians413 #TrustGod #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #Faith #Prayer #GodIsWithYou #BibleVerse #ChristianPost #Amen

September 01, 2026 (day 244/365) TUESDAY GOD'S WORD FOR THE DAY “Trust God When Life Seems Unfair” Jeremiah 12:1 “You are always righteous, Lord, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?” This is the Word of God. Jeremiah 12 begins with a question that many faithful people have asked: Why do the wicked sometimes seem to prosper while those who seek God suffer? Jeremiah honestly brings his confusion before the Lord. God does not condemn us for bringing difficult questions to Him. We can come to Him honestly with our pain, doubts, and struggles. Yet, even when we do not understand His ways, we can still trust that God is righteous and that His judgments are perfect. Life may sometimes appear unfair, but God sees what we cannot see. He knows every heart, understands every circumstance, and remains righteous even when His ways are beyond our understanding. May God give us faith to trust His righteousness when we cannot understand our circumstances, patience to wait for His timing, and confidence that He is always good and just. Amen. Have a blessed day with the Lord. -- Pastor Emmanuel Serto

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The IAO Community We are excited to invite you all to The It Aint Over Community. Where everyone is Welcome, and It’s all Free. This is a place to meet others and connect. We strive to be there for one another and help each other along with daily struggles and other issues. We strive to be a family, Come on and join us, You will be welcome, Create an account, Get involved, if you have any issues leave us a comment below. https://iaom1.com/portal/

Most of us are now living with undue stress and fear. however the let’s see how the holy scripture helps us to understand “Fear” The Bible contains several verses that encourage us not to be fearful, reminding us of God’s presence, support, and the strength He provides. Here are a few key verses along with their context and meaning. 1. Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” This verse comes during a time when Israel faced overwhelming challenges. God reassures His people that, despite their circumstances, they should not fear because He is with them. The promise of His presence is foundational; knowing that God walks beside us alleviates fear. He offers strength, help, and upholding through His righteous hand. This verse can serve as a powerful reminder that we are never alone in our struggles. 2. 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Here, Paul writes to Timothy, encouraging him to embrace the gifts God has given rather than succumbing to fear. This verse emphasizes that the nature of God’s spirit is not fear, but rather empowerment through love and sound judgment. It reinforces the idea that Christians are equipped to face challenges with courage, given the strength and wisdom from God. 3. Matthew 10:31: “Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” In this passage, Jesus reassures His followers of their value in God's eyes. He reminds them that if God cares for even the sparrows, which are of little worth, then He will surely care for them. The call not to fear is tied to our identity as beloved children of God. This reassurance fosters a sense of worth and confidence, knowing that God watches over us. Each of these verses emphasizes a central theme: God’s presence and care dispel fear. Rather than allowing fear to govern our responses and decisions, we are encouraged to draw on the power, love, and the sound mind that God provides. This understanding can bring comfort and strength in our challenges, guiding us to rest in the assurance of His protection and love.

WHEN I CALL UPON HIM, GOD DRAWNS NEAR 📖 Lamentations 3:57-58 "On the day I called to you, you drew near; you said, 'Do not fear! Lord, you have pleaded my cause; you have redeemed my life.'" In the midst of his distress, Jeremiah remembered God's faithfulness. In his trial, he cried out to the Lord and discovered that God was not far away: He drew near, He reassured him, and He defended his cause. God's presence changes the reality of our struggles. He doesn't promise the absence of trials, but He promises not to abandon us in the midst of them. When we cry out to God, we are not speaking into the void. He draws near. He can say to our hearts, "Do not fear!" and take in hand what we are no longer able to bear. Do not let the Fear of abandonment. Call upon the Lord. Entrust your cause, your future, and your struggles to Him. You don't need to understand everything to continue hoping: the One who redeemed you watches over you. Lord, in my struggles, help me turn to You rather than to fear. Draw near to me, defend the cause of my soul, and teach me to remain in trust in the name of Jesus. #CallOnGod🙏🏼 #SpiritAndLife🔥

God Sees What Nobody Else Sees (Matthew 6:4) Have you ever done something good and nobody noticed? You helped someone, but nobody thanked you. You worked hard, but someone else received the recognition. You prayed for someone privately, but they never knew. You remained faithful when walking away would have been easier. You chose integrity when nobody would have known if you had compromised. Sometimes it can feel discouraging. We naturally want to be recognized. We want someone to say: “Well done.” “I appreciate you.” “I saw what you did.” But Jesus reminds us of something powerful: God sees. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches about giving, praying, and serving without doing these things simply to receive recognition from people. He reminds us that our heavenly Father sees what is done in secret. That means your quiet faithfulness matters. The prayer nobody heard matters. The kindness nobody noticed matters. The sacrifice nobody applauded matters. The temptation you resisted when nobody was watching matters. The decision to tell the truth when lying would have benefited you matters. The time you spent encouraging someone matters. The work you do with excellence even when your supervisor isn't watching matters. God sees it all. We live in a culture that often measures success by visibility. How many people saw it? How many likes did it receive? How many followers did it attract? How many people applauded? But God's measurement system is different. He looks at the heart. You can have thousands of people watching you and still have the wrong motives. You can also serve quietly with nobody watching and deeply honour God. Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds to pray. He wasn't constantly seeking attention. He knew His identity came from the Father. And that's something we need to learn too. You don't have to perform for people when you are secure in God's approval. This doesn't mean recognition is always bad. Encouragement is good. Appreciation is good. Celebrating someone's achievement is good. But don't allow applause to become the reason you do what is right. If people praise you, remain humble. If they don't, remain faithful. If people notice, thank God. If they overlook you, keep going. Your reward isn't ultimately determined by people's opinions. There may be moments when your work feels invisible. A parent caring for a family. A student studying late at night. A worker doing an honest job. A Christian quietly serving at church. Someone praying for their family every morning. Someone choosing purity in a culture that celebrates compromise. Someone forgiving instead of seeking revenge. Someone sharing Jesus with a friend who is struggling. The world may never know the full story. But God does. Don't underestimate the power of hidden faithfulness. A tree grows from roots that most people never see. In the same way, some of the most important things God is doing in your life may be happening beneath the surface. Your character is developing. Your faith is becoming stronger. Your patience is growing. Your relationship with God is deepening. Your obedience is being tested. And one day, the fruit may become visible. So don't quit simply because nobody is applauding. Don't compromise simply because nobody seems to care. Don't stop doing good because someone else received the credit. Don't abandon your calling because your work isn't immediately recognized. Be faithful. Do what is right. Serve with the right heart. Love people. Obey God. And leave recognition in His hands. Remember Joseph. He served faithfully even when he was in prison. There was no glamorous platform. No crowd cheering for him. No obvious evidence that his future would become great. But God was with him. Eventually, God opened the door at the right time. Your current position may not be your final destination. Your hidden season may be preparing you for something you cannot see yet. So keep planting. Keep serving. Keep praying. Keep learning. Keep doing good. And don't forget: God sees what people don't see. Your heavenly Father knows your heart. He knows your motives. He knows your sacrifices. He knows your struggles. He knows the battles you fight privately. And His approval is worth more than the applause of the world. You don't need everyone to notice your faithfulness. You only need to remain faithful to the One who sees everything. Today, do one good thing without expecting recognition. Help someone. Encourage someone. Pray for someone. Serve quietly. Give generously. And don't worry about whether anyone notices. God sees. Are you willing to remain faithful even when nobody is watching or applauding? #GodSees #Matthew64 #Faithfulness #ServeGod #GodsApproval #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #ChristianYouth #DoGood #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. Well, well, well, I slept good last night and this morning I had to tell my husband he was right. Ouch. Last night we all made our plans for today and went to bed. He asked me to lay out clothes for him and I reassured him that I would be up when he got up. Well….I woke up when he opened the door to the bedroom. It was 7. He wanted to leave with our youngest son at 7:30. It was a bit of a rush, but we got it done and I told him he was right. He laughed, and I am sure he marked it in his calendar … I do not admit that often. Haha. So, the kids are going to go have some ‘family’ time this morning. My hubby and our youngest son are going to do some early errands and go to breakfast. I am going to get some me time. I got two hours yesterday, and it looks like I will get a couple more today. Having extra bodies in the house is very nice, in that I have lots of help in the driving arena. So, I don’t always have to go and I can get some recharge time. I looked at one of the writing prompt contests that run weekly and I think that I have a good idea for the contest. I will get my next cup of coffee when everyone leaves and see what God puts to paper. Last night I made a goofy me video with the background music of “I’m just a nobody, trying to tell everybody”. It took a few minutes of figuring out the program, but it came out good. Talking with friends a few times over the last couple of months, I have explained that where I am sitting now is not where I thought I would be. Mind you, I had no idea where I would be, nor did I have grandeur ideas … I had pipe dreams that a bunch of money would miraculously appear and I would be rich without worry … I think most of us have that idea. That never happened, obviously, but what did happen is God gave me a solid work ethic, a job that paid well, and a retirement opportunity that offered me a chance to enjoy my eldering years. Never did I think that I would be a public speaker or an author. Not since 4th grade did I think I would be a teacher. Advocator never was in my thoughts. The one thing that really does not surprise me is that I am an oversized child. My childhood was good, do not misunderstand, but my adult childhood is much funner and funnier. I am truly in tune with my inner child. I really love spending time with my littles and absolutely enjoy making people smile. If you look at your life now … how different is it from what you have envisioned over the years? Are you shocked at where you are? How many different areas have you found you had talent in that you did not know you had talent in? Without changing the struggles or dismissing the struggles … because they are a part of the who, what, when, where and how you are now … what would you change? Many talk about going back to a younger age and knowing what they know now … honestly, I do not want to do anything over again, with one exception…When I was 9, my grandmother invited me to the senior center to have dinner with her … it was family night or something special … I told her yes … then forgot about it. She seemed upset the next day to me and that is the ONLY thing that I would change. What would you change? Or would you change anything? Today I want to encourage you to embrace YOU. Accept the YOU that God has molded you to be. Acknowledge your accomplishments and your talents. Then give thanks to Him who has held your hand through it all. You are perfectly made and specifically designed … do not allow the enemy to tell you any different. Be blessed. **My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. – Psalm 108:1

SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER! “Starting This Morning in the Presence of God!” “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” — Psalm 5:3 (KJV) Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, thank You for waking us up to see another Saturday morning! Thank You for carrying us through another week. Through every challenge, disappointment, victory, and unexpected situation, You have remained faithful. Your Word declares, “It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV) Lord, we receive new mercy, new grace, new strength, and renewed hope this morning. Father, some are waking up thankful, while others are waking up tired. Some are celebrating, while others are carrying burdens nobody knows about. Some are worried about their families, finances, health, employment, relationships, or what tomorrow may bring. But today we choose to place everything into Your hands. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV) Lord, lift every heavy heart. Calm every troubled mind. Strengthen everyone who feels weary. Bring peace where there has been confusion and hope where discouragement has tried to settle in. Father, we pray for those who are sick and suffering physically, mentally, or emotionally. Stretch forth Your healing hand. Touch bodies, restore strength, regulate minds, and comfort those walking through difficult seasons. Your Word says, “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD.” — Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV) Lord, remember our families today. Protect our children, grandchildren, spouses, parents, siblings, relatives, and friends. Keep them from dangers seen and unseen. Let our homes be filled with love, forgiveness, unity, peace, and the presence of God. We pray for those facing financial struggles, employment concerns, and uncertain situations. Open doors that no man can shut. Provide resources, opportunities, favor, and increase according to Your will. “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19 (KJV) Father, order our steps throughout this Saturday. Before we make a decision, give us wisdom. Before we speak, guard our words. Before we become discouraged, remind us of Your promises. And wherever we go, let our lives bring glory to You. Lord, after everything we have faced this week, help us to remember: WE ARE STILL HERE! WE ARE STILL STANDING! WE ARE STILL BLESSED! AND GOD IS STILL FAITHFUL! So this Saturday morning, we will not allow yesterday's trouble to steal today's joy. We will rejoice because You gave us another day, another opportunity, and another reason to praise Your name! May Your goodness and mercy follow us throughout this day. Cover our homes, our families, our travels, and everything concerning us. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” — Psalm 23:6 (KJV) Father, we surrender this Saturday into Your hands. Have Your way in our lives today. We declare that this will be a blessed Saturday, a peaceful Saturday, a protected Saturday, and a Saturday filled with the presence and favor of God! In the mighty, matchless, and powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen, Amen, and AMEN! SATURDAY MORNING DECLARATION... Today I will walk in faith and not fear. I am covered by God's grace, surrounded by His favor, strengthened by His power, and guided by His Word. No matter what this day brings, I will rejoice because the Lord is with me! “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped.” — Psalm 28:7