April 21 – 27

By Darryl | April 20, 2024

“If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7

Sunday, 21^st: “April 7, 2024 – To Whom it may concern, may you please allow me to enroll in your Bible study program. I am currently in a state prison waiting on my self-defense appeal. Since I have been incarcerated, I’ve come closer to God and truly enjoy studying His word. I want to thank you for bringing hope and light to people like me who truly need it. Valencia M…” (First study mailed on 4/15/24.) Praise God – “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,” (Ephesians 5:8)! Pray Valencia studies diligently, shares the gospel intently & places her appeal in God’s hand.

Monday, 22^nd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On January 7, 2024 at 3:39 PM, and then again on April 13, 2024, at 2:16 PM, new student hopeful Christina W… emailed: “I want to feel God’s presence and guidance in my life. I just got out of jail.” And then again: “I hope to learn that God forgives me for my sins, how to live as a woman of God, His plans for me, and how to serve Him.” (We resent her 1^st study, to a new address, on 4/15/24.) Praise God – “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matthew 4:19)! Pray Christina does the study now, returns her study worksheets and finds a Bible teaching church to attend.

Tuesday, 23^rd: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 14, at 1:29 PM, new student hopeful Stacey B… emailed: “I hope to learn total surrender and complete forgiveness.” (Her first study, and a study for 4-year-old Kade, were sent on 4/18/24.) Praise God – “I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.” (Psalm 119:147)! Pray Stacey studies her lessons, memorizes key verses & surrenders all to God; pray she helps Kade study too.

Wednesday, 24^th: “April 8, 2024 – Hey! I hope you’re having a blessed day! My name is Kyndra R… and I’m in a rehab in …, AR. Me and 15 other girls live in a church, its name is The ___ Ministries. I’ve been here 66 days so far and I celebrate 7 months clean on April 19^th. This is the longest I’ve been clean since I was 12 years old. I am 30 now. I’ve got to give all glory to Jesus Christ! There’s no way I could have ever done it by myself. I found God in jail this year! I never really believed in Him before jail. Could you please send me some Bible studies by mail? Thank you so much!” (First study mailed on 4/15/24 with new student sign-up slips too.) Praise God – “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” (1 Cor. 1:9)! Pray Kyndra does her studies & shares the message of hope; pray other ladies sign up to study also.

Thursday, 25^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 16, at 10:07 AM, new student hopeful Anthony L… emailed: “I hope to come closer to God, to help spread the good word to others and help bring them to the Lord.” (First study sent on 4/18/24.) Praise God – “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.” (2 Tim. 4:2)! Pray Anthony trusts & obeys the Lord’s voice.

Friday, 26^th: WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO LEARN FROM GOD THROUGH THE STUDY OF HIS WORD? On April 14, at 1:12 PM, new student hopeful Jeremy C… emailed: “I hope to be able to teach my children more about God’s word.” (Jeremy’s first study was sent on 4/18/24.) Praise God – “Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.” (2 Tim. 2:15)! Pray Jeremy does his study & leads a family quiet time.

Saturday, 27^th: Lizzie G… (age 69) requested studies on January 6, 2024. She is currently studying lessons 15 through 18, in the first course titled, MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST 1. She recently shared: “I am looking for work. Please pray I get a Bus Aide Job. Thank you so much for these lessons. I love them. I love God’s word!” Praise God – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.” (Matt. 6:33)! Pray Lizzie celebrates God’s faithfulness and reflects Jesus’s light & love to all.