Subject: Embrace the Journey of Healing and Strength (03/19/'24) -Message

Subject: Embrace the Journey of Healing and Strength Dear Friends and Family, I hope this message finds you well and fills you with hope. Today, I want to share with you a profound insight that has deeply inspired me: "Transcending Fear: The Journey of Divine Restoration and Empowerment." In our lives, fear and pain can often feel like constant companions, shadowing our present with the echoes of past struggles. Yet, amidst these challenges, there is a luminous beacon of hope—divine grace. This grace doesn’t just accompany us; it propels us toward transformation, equipping us with the strength we need to make real changes. The beauty of this journey lies in the promise of restoration. Everything that adversity has taken from us—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—is not lost forever. These virtues, as reflected in Galatians 5:22-23, are promised to be fully restored to us. Our path to overcoming fear and pain involves a harmonious blend of patience and active faith, deeply rooted in hope. It's important to acknowledge that our current struggles often stem from the past, from memories that persist and habits derived from past pleasures. However, divine grace offers us a way to move beyond these memories, guiding us towards a future unchained from the past. By placing our faith in Christ, we learn to navigate our lives not with a spirit of fear, but with power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7). Moreover, we are reminded that our identity is not bound to a past of enslavement to fear but is uplifted by the Spirit of divine adoption (Romans 8:15), marking us as heirs to a legacy of strength and renewal. Let us embrace this journey together, leaning into the divine promise of restoration and empowerment. Remember, we are not alone; we are supported, loved, and guided toward a life of profound purpose and grace. With warmth and hope, Pastor Steven G. Lee (March 19, 2024)