We are blessed to welcome you to the community, @Dwayne Twitty I like what you wrote in your bio, “Not perfect but better.” None of us has arrived yet. We are continually growing, learning, and becoming more like Christ as we walk with Him. 📖 “But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 KJV 🙏 Prayer Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, Thank You for Dwayne and for bringing him into this community. Lord, I come into agreement with his prayer for protection over himself and his family. Place Your hand upon them and guard their coming and going. Give them wisdom, peace, strength, and discernment in every situation they face. Draw Dwayne closer to You and continue the good work You have begun in his life. Help him grow stronger in faith and deeper in Your Word. As he learns how to create Christian content using AI, give him creativity and wisdom. May what he creates point people toward Jesus, encourage those who are struggling, and help spread the Gospel. Bless Dwayne and his family, strengthen their relationships, and let their home be filled with Your presence and peace. In Jesus' mighty name, amen! 🙏🔥 Dwayne, we're glad you're here! Introduce yourself, share your testimony, ask for prayer anytime, and jump in as we encourage one another and reach people for Jesus. 🌎 Let's reach the world for Jesus! 🔗 Prayer requests, community, and more: http://praywitheric.org

We are blessed to welcome you to the community, @Niklas Steck You mentioned that you're not sure what you need prayer for, and that's perfectly okay. Sometimes we don't know exactly what to pray, but God knows our hearts and what we need before we even ask. 📖 “For your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.” Matthew 6:8 KJV 🙏 Prayer Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, Thank You for Niklas and for bringing him into this community. Lord, You know every area of his life, every need, every question, and every desire of his heart. I ask You to draw him closer to Jesus and strengthen his relationship with You. Give him wisdom and direction for his future. Fill him with the Holy Spirit, increase his understanding of Your Word, and help him recognize Your leading in his life. As he learns new things, including how to use technology and AI to create Christian content, give him creativity and wisdom to use those tools in ways that glorify Jesus and reach people with the Gospel. Protect him, bless him, and let his life become a testimony of Your goodness. In Jesus' mighty name, amen! 🙏🔥 Niklas, we're glad you're here! Feel free to introduce yourself, ask questions, share what God is doing in your life, and connect with others as we grow together in Christ. 🌎 Let's reach the world for Jesus! 🔗 Prayer requests, community, and more: http://praywitheric.org

Over the years, I have noticed something that has always made me stop and think. Many influencers, athletes, actors, singers, and other well known public figures are financially supported by millions of people. Companies pay them. Fans buy their merchandise. People gladly spend money to support what they do. Yet many people who have devoted their lives to serving the Lord, preaching the Gospel, praying for the sick, encouraging the broken, and fulfilling the Great Commission often hear things like, "Get a real job," "Just trust God," or "If God called you, He'll provide." I have never fully understood that mindset. Yes, God is our Provider. I believe that with all my heart. But throughout Scripture, God often provided for those in ministry through the generosity of His people. The early church supported those who labored in the Gospel, and Paul taught that those who preach the Gospel have the right to receive support. I am incredibly thankful for the person who faithfully supports me every month. That support is not just about money. It tells me someone believes in the calling God has placed on my life. I never take that for granted, and I thank God for it. Please don't misunderstand me. Prayer is powerful. Prayer changes lives. I need your prayers every single day. But there is something incredibly humbling about someone who steps out in faith and gives, sometimes even when they don't have much themselves. That kind of generosity is worship. It is trust. It is partnering with the work of God. Imagine how many missionaries, pastors, evangelists, and ministries could focus more on reaching people if they didn't spend so much time worrying about how they were going to pay the next bill. Let's be people who don't just cheer on the work of God from a distance, but who actively help make it possible. "The laborer is worthy of his wages." Luke 10:7 Thank you to everyone who prays, encourages, and gives. You are making an eternal difference, and I pray God richly blesses you for every seed you sow into His Kingdom.

Green Socks When my children were about 7 to 10 years old, I was teaching them that God provides. I wanted them to learn that our Heavenly Father cares about every part of our lives, even the smallest things. Jesus said: "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." (Mark 11:24, NKJV) I told them that God would even provide something as simple as a pair of socks. We decided to pray for a pair of green socks because black and white socks were common colors. We told no one about it and kept it completely to ourselves. The first day we prayed, "Heavenly Father, we ask You for a pair of green socks in Jesus' name." Then I shared these words of Jesus with my children: "Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you." (John 16:23, NKJV) From that day on, we didn't keep asking over and over. Instead, every day we thanked God for the green socks because His Word says: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6, NKJV) Day after day we thanked Him. After about 15 days, I started to wonder if the green socks would ever come, but I chose to believe God's promise. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1, NKJV) About a month later, I asked my former brother in law to help me with a strip and wax job that was going to take two or three days. He arrived at my house, and a little later he said, "Ray Ray," which was my nickname, "I have something if you want it. Someone gave it to me." He reached into a bag and pulled out a brand new pair of green socks. Not only were they green, but they had white crosses on them. I turned and looked at my children, who were absolutely amazed. We had never told anyone what we were praying for. God had answered our prayer in a way that left no doubt it was Him.

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