Dare to dream the impossible dream! Through God’s infinite grace and power, we too can be transformed. For the same power that raised Jesus from the grave, can set us free from all our anxieties and fears.

Our journey of faith, must be a journey of total surrender and trust in God. In today’s message, Pastor Hurmon reminds us that when we have done all that we can do, it is time to let go and let God work his greater purpose in our lives. What is it that you need to surrender to God? Romans 8:28 (NLT)

We can survive and grow through some of life’s horrendous disappointments by learning to forgive others, ourselves and accepting forgiveness from a lavishly generous God. Especially, as it facilitates the gift of forgiveness into our lives. Psalms 103:8-13 (NLT)

Forgiveness does not mean condoning or excusing wrongdoing. Rather, forgiveness is a conduit which allows us to transform our pain. The secret to transforming pain is learning to forgive and letting go. It’s about diminishing the suffering that we are going through. We forgive to HEAL! Luke 23:34 (NLT)

How do I live and grow during times of pain and disappointment? The only way we can experience pain and disappointment with a sense of hope and trust is when we remember other times of God’s faithfulness, in the midst of life not turning up in the ways we had hoped. Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)

Are you thirsty? In this week’s message, Pastor Hurmon provides us with tools to quench our spiritual thirst by reshaping our expectations and focusing on Jesus, who supplies us with rivers of living waters. John 19:28 (NLT)

The pain that we experience, does not just impact our lives, but it often has a wider reach. What does this teach us about perspective while we work through some of our greatest challenges? John 19:26-27 (NLT)

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”

These powerful words – spoken by Jesus – reveal the cry of our hearts when we are sometimes trapped by pain and disappointment. Where is God during these seasons of life?

Scripture Cited: Mark 15:33–34, 37–38 (NIV); Psalm 34:18 (MSG); Hebrews 4:15 (NIV); Mark 15:14 (NIV); Psalm 6:6 (NLT); Psalm 42:3 (NIV); Luke 19:41 (NIV); John 11:35 (NIV); Hebrews 5:7 (NLT); Psalm 22:1 (NIV); 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV).

Practice prayer this week by praying for 10 minutes daily. Learn from the model of the “Our Father” prayer, and follow along in the Prayer Guide.

[1] http://www.nbccbayarea.com/prayer-guide/

Additional Scripture Cited: Psalm 140:1-2 (NIV); Revelation 5:13 (NIV); Matthew 6:13 (NKJV); Ephesians 1:7 (NIV)

Prayer is a conversation with God. Just as with the people in your life, your relationship with God will grow closer through dialogue and quality time spent together. Prayer enables you to seek the heart of God and to know Him better.

Scripture cited: Ephesians 1:17 (NIV); Acts 1:3-4 (NIV); Acts 1:14 (NLT); Jeremiah 29:7 (NLT); Acts 2:4, 22-24 (NLT); Acts 2:41-45 (NLT); Psalm 37:23 (NLT); Isaiah 41:17 (NIV).