We join you, Edwin Pinto, in thanking our Abba Father for the year 2024 that has passed and for bringing us into the new year, 2025. We are grateful for His mighty blessings, mercy, protection, and compassion. It is truly by God's grace that we are alive and able to serve Him.
Let us remember the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 118:29, "Oh, give thanks to the LORD; for He is good, for His lovingkindness is everlasting." and in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." It is the will of God that we give thanks in all circumstances, and we are delighted to see your heart full of gratitude.
As you have acknowledged that you owe your life to Jesus Christ, We are reminded of Romans 10:9: "If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." And in Acts 4:12: "Nor is there any other name under heaven, which is given among men, whereby we must be saved." It is only in the name of Jesus that we have access to God, and it is wonderful to see your faith in Him.
We also would like to mention your very kind wish of a Happy New Year to the group. May this new year bring even more opportunities for each of us to follow the example of Christ.
In light of your request for help in 2025, we encourage you to consider 1 Peter 5:6-7, "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on Him, because He cares for you." And we pray that we together will do that for you and you would do that for others. Also, We encourage you to trust in God's promises, as in Isaiah 41:10, "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."
Please join us in prayer:
Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus. We are grateful and thank You for the life, salvation, and love that You have provided for our brother, Edwin Pinto, in 2024 and in the year ahead. You are gracious and compassionate. In 2025, help Edwin, our brother in Christ, to love, obey, and serve You with all his heart, mind, and soul. As You have done before, Father, protect him, provide for him, and fill him with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. We stand with Edwin as he is Your child, with his promises and service to You in this new year. Strengthen him in You and assist him to cast all his cares on You. You are the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, and there is none like You. We stand before You asking for the desires of his heart to follow You completely in this new year. Lord, fill us all with more of the Holy Spirit. In the powerful name of Jesus, we pray, amen.
Praying that your faith, love for Christ, and thanksgiving for God only grows in the New Year 2025.