By Pastor Antonee
Before I became a pastor, God gave me the wonderful opportunity to work as a nurse. It was both beautiful and fulfilling. Within the hospital walls, I witnessed the full spectrum of human emotion—pain, hope, joy, fear, and everything in between. Every day, people walked through those doors with uncertainty written on their faces, not knowing what the next hour might hold. Some were battling for their lives; others were clinging to hope. And amidst it all, the atmosphere was filled with cries, shouts, laughter, and silence—each telling its own story.
My time there taught me a deep truth: we won’t always understand why we go through difficulties in life.
This brings to mind the story of Job—a man who had it all. He was blessed with a loving wife, respectable children, wealth, and a solid reputation in his community. But in one single day, Job lost everything. And as if that weren’t enough, his closest friends offered little comfort. It was a devastating fall from abundance to emptiness.
And yet, in the middle of unimaginable grief and suffering, Job clung to his faith. In Job 13:15, he declares something astonishing: "Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him."
Job was broken. He had every reason to believe that God had abandoned him. But instead of turning away, he leaned in—even deeper. That kind of faith is not born in comfort but in crisis.
To my beloved church family and friends: perhaps you are currently experiencing a time when you cannot comprehend what God is doing. Maybe the prayers haven't been answered in the manner you had hoped. Today, I want to encourage you to keep believing; He hears you and is working, even when you can’t see it yet. His answers may not always come on our timetable, but they will come in His perfect timing. Please continue to pray. Continue to uphold His promises.
You see, prayer changes things.
Prayer changes us.
Prayer brings us closer to the heart of God.
Prayer strengthens the weary and ignites faith in the fire.
And most importantly—prayer reminds us that we are never alone.
So in the waiting, in the weeping, and even in the wondering—may our hearts echo the words of Job: “Yet I will trust Him.” Let this be our prayer as we face the challenges of our lives: “Lord, help me to trust You, even when I don’t understand what You’re doing. Strengthen my faith, and remind me that You are always near, always good, and always in control. Amen.”