EGM Times November - December 2023 Edition

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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2023

EXPOSING | ENCOURAGING | EMPOWERING

How God Loved Me Through His People in a Season of Depression 09 How fellowship with God positively impacts how we interact with others 15

Embracing Christ's Love: Releasing Jealousy in Friendships 20 Dear future wife 25

RELATIONSHIP

-Rick Warren

THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO THAT WILL MAKE GOD STOP LOVING YOU.YOU COULD TRY, BUT YOU SIMPLY CAN'T DO IT BECAUSE HIS LOVE FOR YOU IS BASED UPON HIS CHARACTER AND NOT ON ANYTHING YOU DO OR SAY OR FEEL.

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How God Loved Me Through His People in a Season of Depression

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#OPINION

-George Vilgi Oommen

-Hope Johnson

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How fellowship with God positively impacts how we interact with others

-Yurri Misheba

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Embracing Christ's Love: Releasing Jealousy in Friendships

- Dr. Gladys Childs

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Dear Future Wife

-Gideon L. Pingkihan

All Bible references are from the New International Version, English Standard Version, New Living Translation, King James Version. EGM Times is published by Elohim Gospel Ministries, USA & India. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. EGM Times has no subscription price and is supported through contributions worldwide. Because all EGM Times editions are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. For more information or to subscribe, visit: elohimgospelministries.com President: Evg. Jacob Vilgi Oommen Chief Editor: George Vilgi Oommen Associate Editor: Gideon Pingkihan Content Editor: Effie Ochago Design: EGM Media

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Meet Our Writers

Hope Johnson, USA

Yurri Misheba, Kenya

Gladys Childs, USA

Gideon Pingkihan, Philippines

Hope Johnson is a freelance writer and editor based in Upstate New York who loves hot tea, starry nights, and deep conversations with friends. She is passionate about encouraging others battling depression through sharing her testimony of God’s compassion and deliverance in her own struggle with depression. She hosts Hope Unyielding, a podcast that invites people from all walks of life to share stories of God’s faithfulness amid dark and difficult times.

Read more of her writing at hopeunyielding.com and connect with her on Instagram @hope_jaazaniah

Yurri Misheba is a graduate of Analytical Chemistry. Along with academic pursuits, he is also a passionate freelance writer. However, Yuri’s journey goes beyond science. It is fueled by a deep devotion to faith as a follower of Christ. He aspires is to use the writing to relay God's message and inspire others on their spiritual journey. Through an analytical mindset and dedication to research, he strives to communicate complex topics with clarity and precision. Yuri lives in Nairobi, Kenya.

Helping people deeply connect with God through speaking, leading retreats, and writing, Gladys Childs is a straight-talking Religion professor, pastor’s wife, and mom. She serves as Chaplain at Texas Wesleyan University and the Women’s Director at LifePoint Fellowship.

Before this, she served as Dean of Freshman Success and Chair of the Religion Department.

Connect with her at gladyschilds.com

Gideon Pingkihan is the Associate Editor of the EGM Times Magazine.

He finished his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering at Quirino State University.

He worked with some government agencies as a GIS practitioner and planner. He is now serving as the associate pastor of PPHC – Bimmangon.He is warm, friendly, and a mentor to the young people to pursue their dreams in life, and to be spiritually empowered and equipped by the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

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editorial

One more year is wrapping up, which was eventful in many ways. While the conflict was going on in Eastern Europe, another conflict broke out in the Middle East. Among all the conflicts, the commoner suffers the most. In this Christmas season, we need to look out for people around us who are in need and suffering. Isaiah 61:1 says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”

We are closing this year by focusing on the theme Relationship. Our content editor, Effie summarized the theme as follows - “God created humans to live in relationship with him and to share His love. Created in His image, human beings are relational beings. Human connection comes on many levels, including family, friendships, casual acquaintances or even marriage.” This edition explores human relationships and what the Bible says about it. We have four writers elaborating on different aspects of this theme.

As you reflect on the past year, consider your relationship with God. How strongly are you connected to Him? I pray that this edition will help you think and act more about your relationship with God, family and friends.

Happy reading.

God bless you.

George Vilgi Oommen Chief Editor

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did you know?

Apostle Paul wrote 13 books in the Bible. These books were letters he wrote to fellow brothers and sisters in Christ during his ministry years. The book of Hebrew is also believed to be written by Apostle Paul, which makes the count to 14.

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As Christians, we are often cautioned not to idolize relationships and not to make the mistake of elevating human love above God’s love. This is true. We should never let a friend, parent, or spouse usurp Jesus’ throne in our hearts. However, we can take this fear of idolization too far and miss out on how God shows His love to us through human relationships. In the darkest season of my life, one of the most profound ways I experienced God’s love was through His people. When I descended into an intense depression, I feared I would never emerge from it; God used other believers to show me Jesus’ unique compassion, which helped me to hold onto hope while I waited for God’s deliverance.

How God Loved Me Through His People in a Season of Depression -Hope Johnson

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D ing my season of darkne , I was as weak and desp ate as the lep be ing for healing.

Jesus’ Unique Compassion In the Gospels, the word translated as “compassion” doesn’t convey the intensity and depth of the Greek. The Greek splagchnizomai literally means “to be moved as to one’s bowels,” (https://biblehub.com/greek/4697.htm) or, in modern language, a gut-wrenching compassion. Charles Spurgeon says of the word, it “...is a very remarkable one. It is not found in classic Greek. It is not found in the Septuagint. The fact is it was a word coined by the evangelists themselves. They did not find one in the whole Greek language that suited their purpose, and therefore, they had to make one.” (https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/spurgeon_charles/sermons/3438.cfm) Jesus did not merely feel pity; He experienced a compassion filled with an intimate, deep care that culminated in action. In Matthew 14:14, when Jesus has compassion for a multitude of the sick, He heals them. In Matthew 15:32, when Jesus has compassion on the hungry crowd, He feeds them. In Mark 1:41, when Jesus is moved with compassion toward a leper, He cleanses him of his disease.

The list goes on and on.

During my season of darkness, I was as weak and desperate as the leper begging for healing. Just as Jesus’ gut-wrenching compassion led Him to heed the leper’s cries, Jesus responded to my desperate prayers with the gift of believers who lived out His compassion.

Suffering With Me Jesus’ weeping with Mary and Martha when their brother Lazarus died is a beautiful picture of His compassion. Jesus knew He would raise Lazarus from the dead; still, He joined the brokenhearted sisters in their grief. My father showed Jesus’ compassion in the same way. Although he was confident I would emerge from the darkness, he offered an empathy grounded in his own experience with depression. With each tearful phone call, he patiently listened and encouraged me.

Depression is a lonely illness, and my father’s assurance that he understood helped me to hang on to hope. In the same way, Jesus understands the sharpness of our pain because He has been there, too. He has felt the pain, fought the fear, and experienced the loneliness.

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Counsel Another believer who lived out Jesus’ compassion was my counselor, a woman who consistently offered wisdom from the Word of God and her specialized knowledge of the human mind. In Mark 6:34, before feeding the 5,000, Jesus’ compassion leads him to teach: “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So, he began teaching them many things.”

Jesus knew that the crowd’s needs were not merely physical, but spiritual.

A full stomach would mean nothing without an understanding of the eternal salvation He offered. My needs too, were not merely physical.

Just as Jesus taught the crowd, my counselor offered spiritual wisdom that helped me renew my mind.

Unconditional Love My former boyfriend also lived out a unique facet of Christ’s compassion.

Although our relationship did not work out, I cherish how he reflected Jesus’ unconditional love. In my depression, I was rarely my “best self.”

Rather than the bubbly, confident girl my boyfriend had met, I was constantly in tears. My deepest fear was being a burden to others and subsequently being abandoned. But during my struggle, my boyfriend assured me that he wasn’t going to leave. When I struggled to accept that I wasn’t a burden, he told me, “you are more than your weaknesses.” That simple sentence was full of Gospel beauty. Jesus loves us not because of what we can do or for our strength of mind, but because of who He is. My former boyfriend’s acceptance when I was at my worst was a beautiful reflection of Jesus’ compassion.

Relationships as a Conduit of God’s Love As I look back on that season, I am in awe of how the Lord loved me through the people He put in my life. Yes, it is possible to idolize relationships. But may we not let a fear of idolization prevent us from embracing the love and compassion Jesus shows us through His people.

When you are in distress, He will answer your cry. And often, that answer comes in the form of a listening ear, words of wisdom, or a warm embrace from a person who loves you.

#Opinion

Human Being -George Vilgi Oommen

Every month in the USA (and probably many other countries), the Consumer Price Index report is published. This is a key indicator to measure inflation. With soaring inflation for the past two years, the release of the CPI report is a highly anticipated event in USA. For corporations, human beings are consumers. Every year, corporations spend billions of dollars on marketing so that people will consume goods and services they produce. For many politicians, human beings are the economy. For employers, people are labor.

While these representations of people are not inherently wrong, we should never limit human beings to just consumers, labor and the economy. At the core, every human being is created by God. Every human being is created in God’s image. As a child of God, we should always value the life of a human being with high regard. Jesus died on the cross for every human being on the planet, including the person you don’t like or the people of the “enemy country.” We should never lose sight of the value of a single soul. Jesus finds it worth to giving His life for everyone.

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The life of Jesus while on the earth is a great example of His love and care for people. One of my favorite examples of His demonstration of love for a single soul is found in the book of Mark, chapter 5.

1 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. 5 Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.

6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. 7 He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” 8 For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!”

9 Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”

“My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” 10 And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.

11 A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. 12 The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” 13 He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs.

The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.

14 Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. 15 When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 16 Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. 17 Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.

18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. 19 Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.

Here, Jesus took great pain in going to the place where demonpossessed man lived. Everyone in the society ignored the demon-possessed man. But Jesus valued that human being, went to him and delivered him from bondage. We all need to follow what Jesus practiced in His life.

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How f lowship with God

positiv y impacts how we int act

with oth s

-Yurri Misheba

Fellowship with God has a distinct position in the domain of spirituality. This spiritual link has the ability to improve our interactions with others, in addition to its personal relevance. A deep and intimate relationship with a higher power can alter our worldview, attitudes and behaviors, leading to more compassionate, forgiving, and loving interactions with others. In this essay, we will look at how friendship with God can improve our relationships, encouraging understanding, empathy, and peace.

Understanding Love and Compassion Fellowship with God deepens our comprehension of His compassion and love for everyone. As we grow and get immersed in divine love, it becomes a driving force in our interactions with others. We are driven to show everyone kindness, understanding, and concern, recognizing each person as a unique creation worthy of respect and dignity. This viewpoint allows us to approach others with an open heart, wanting to meet their needs and relieve their pain. We create an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance by reflecting God's love and compassion, encouraging deeper connections, and nurturing healthier relationships.

Forgiveness and Reconciliation The power of forgiveness is one of the most profound truths learned through a relationship with God. We are turned into vessels of reconciliation when we see our flaws and experience the divine forgiveness showered upon us. This fresh insight inspires us to forgive others and seek reconciliation in our relationships. We break down walls, heal wounds, and mend shattered ties by letting go of grudges and embracing forgiveness. Forgiveness benefits the person receiving it and liberates the person giving it, allowing them to nurture inner peace and foster an environment of harmony and understanding.

Humility and Servanthood God's fellowship humbles us because it teaches us about our reliance on a higher power. We realize the beauty of servanthood in this humility. Understanding that God serves humanity inspires us to follow in His footsteps.

We become more likely to put the needs of others ahead of our own, lending a helping hand and genuinely caring about their well-being. This selflessness enables us to bridge gaps, foster empathy, and foster a sense of connectivity in our communities. We uplift and empower people around us by performing acts of service and building an environment of love, compassion, and harmony.

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“We create an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance by reflecting God's love and compassion, encouraging deeper connections, and nurturing healthier relationships.”

Wisdom and Discernment We gain insights that help us navigate complex relationships when we seek heavenly guidance and align ourselves with godly values. This wisdom enables us to make more informed judgments, respond to confrontations more thoughtfully, and build better boundaries. We develop settings of trust, respect, and understanding by using the ideas we learn through our spiritual connection. Furthermore, this insight enables us to see beyond superficial differences, appreciate different points of view, and engage in meaningful discourse, supporting growth and mutual learning.

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Patience and Long-suffering We start to see that just as God is patient with us, we should be patient with others. This awareness enables us to show restraint while demonstrating empathy and understanding in difficult situations. We gain the ability to see beyond our present circumstances and offer help, encouragement, and compassion to those in need. We create safe spaces for healing, growth, and transformation in our relationships by embracing patience and long-suffering.

Conclusion In conclusion, fellowship with God permeates every aspect of our lives, profoundly transforming our connections with others.

Through the lens of divine love and compassion, forgiveness and reconciliation, humility and servanthood, wisdom and discernment, patience and long-suffering, we cultivate better and more fulfilling relationships. These qualities, gained from our divine connection, empower us to become agents of positive change, fostering an atmosphere of understanding, empathy, and peace wherever we go.

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The ripple effect of our deepened relationship with God extends far beyond our spirituality. As we embody these principles, we radiate positivity and kindness, touching the lives of those around us. By nurturing our connection with the divine, we contribute to creating a more compassionate and interconnected society where empathy and love transcend barriers and unite us as one human family.

Our journey with God is not solitary; it's a collective endeavor to bring about a better world. As we immerse ourselves in the profound teachings of our faith, we discover the power to uplift, inspire, and heal. Together, through transforming our relationships, we can create a harmonious tapestry of understanding and unity fueled by the divine essence within us.

Let us embrace the gift of fellowship with God and share its transformative power with the world. As we walk hand in hand with divine guidance, we embark on a path of love, compassion, and positive impact. May our spiritual journey be a beacon of hope for others, illuminating a path toward a more compassionate and interconnected future.

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Embracing

Christ's Love Releasing Jealousy in Friendships

-Dr. Gladys Childs Friendships are among the most precious gifts God has bestowed upon us. They provide companionship, support, and a sense of belonging.

However, even in friendships, human nature can sometimes give rise to negative emotions such as jealousy. As Christians, God calls us to emulate Christ's unconditional love and selflessness in all areas of our lives, including our friendships.

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Understanding Jealousy

Replacing Jealousy with Love

Jealousy is an emotion rooted in insecurity, fear, and comparison. It arises when we perceive someone possesses something we desire or they are receiving attention or blessings that we covet. This emotion can stealthily creep into our friendships, poisoning them with negativity, resentment, and even bitterness. While feeling a tinge of jealousy occasionally is a natural human response, dwelling on it and allowing it to fester can damage our relationships.

Overcoming jealousy in friendships requires consciously replacing it with love, gratitude, and contentment. By focusing on the love that Christ has shown us, we can begin to extend that same love to our friends. In his letter to the Colossians, Paul encourages us to "put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony" (Colossians 3:14, ESV). When we choose love over jealousy, we strengthen the bonds of friendship and create an environment where God's grace can flourish.

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, addresses jealousy as a divisive force within the body of believers. He writes, "For you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?" (1 Corinthians 3:3, ESV). Paul's words remind us that jealousy stems from our worldly, fallen nature and can hinder our spiritual growth and unity as believers.

“Wh e fe ing a tinge of jealousy o asionay is a nat al human response, dw ling on it and aowing it to fest can damage o r ationships.”

Practical Steps to Release Jealousy 1. Prayer and Self-Reflection: Begin by seeking God's guidance through prayer. Ask Him to reveal any areas of jealousy in your heart and help you understand their root causes. Self-reflection is essential for acknowledging your emotions and seeking healing. Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (ESV) 2. Renew Your Identity in Christ: As Christians, our identity comes from being beloved children of God, as seen in 1 John 3:1. When we understand our worth in Christ, we can release the need for validation from others. This renewed identity helps us embrace our friends' successes without feeling threatened.

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3. Practice Gratitude: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (ESV) Gratitude is a powerful antidote to jealousy.

Rather than focusing on what we lack compared to our friends, we can cultivate a heart of thankfulness for the blessings we have received from God. By recognizing His provision in our lives, we shift our focus away from envy.

4. Celebrate Others: Rejoice in your friends' successes and blessings as instructed in Romans 12:15. Celebrate their achievements without comparing them to yours. A Christ-centered heart genuinely rejoices in the well-being of others.

5. Open Communication: If jealousy threatens to poison your friendship, address it openly and honestly. Ephesians 4:15 tells us, “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” (NIV) Express your feelings without blaming or accusing, and seek understanding from your friend's perspective. A loving conversation can often lead to greater understanding and growth.

6. Serve and Give: Actively seek opportunities to serve your friends and meet their needs as instructed in 1 Peter 4:10. Serving others helps shift your focus away from comparison and toward building a stronger, more Christ-like bond.

7. Pray for Your Friend: Lift your friend up in prayer regularly, asking God to bless them, guide them, and meet their needs. Your heart will naturally soften towards them as you pray for their well-being. You can even pray Colossians 1:9 over them, “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” (ESV)

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The Transformative Power of Grace Central to releasing jealousy in friendships is embracing the transformative power of God's grace. In Ephesians 4:32 (ESV), Paul urges us to "be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Just as Christ's sacrifice on the cross has granted us forgiveness and reconciliation, His grace empowers us to extend the same forgiveness and grace to our friends. When jealousy rears its head, respond with grace and forgiveness, recognizing that we are imperfect and need God's mercy.

Jealousy has no place in Christ-centered friendships. As followers of Jesus, he calls us to love one another with a pure and selfless love that transcends human tendencies toward comparison and envy. By actively pursuing gratitude, practicing open communication, and embracing the power of God's grace, we can release jealousy's grip and foster friendships that reflect Christ's unconditional love. Let us continuously strive to honor God in our relationships, cultivating a spirit of love, humility, and unity that shines His light in a world longing for genuine and transformative connections.

“By activ y p suing atitude, practicing open communication, and embracing the pow of God’s ace, we can r ease jealousy’s ip and fost friendships that reflect C ist’s unconditional love.”

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The Bible will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from the Bible.

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Dwight L. Moody

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Dear Future Wife -

Gideon Pingkihan

One of the strongest relationships in the world is the relationship between husband and wife. Family is designed by God, and it is a divine relationship. When I got the request to write an article about relationship, it reminded me of the relationship I wanted to pursue. But I am not there yet to reach the position of a husband. For people like me who are single, and are in pursuit of a Godly person in their life to get married and lead a family life, I hope this letter will encourage you.

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Dear Future Wife, I thought that everything would go well in my transition as the man that God designed me to be. It turns out that I still have a lot to improve, especially in my spiritual growth as a man of God. I thought and believed that I was ready enough for a commitment just because I am a Christian and I know God, but I found out that I still have insecurities. I hope that won’t be a reason to disqualify me from choosing your partner in life.

Before I pursue a relationship with you, I want to make sure that I am a man with strong convictions, focused on important priorities, and someone who knows what he stands for. I want to be the man of your dreams and prayers, someone who can protect you from heartbreak and be there for you during tough times. However, I understand that I may not be that person just yet. I want to continue improving myself so that I am able enough to marry you, mature enough to be your husband, qualified enough to raise a family, and responsible enough to be a father someday.

I want to become a husband like Elkanah, who will never leave you and will always by your side to support you. I want to lead you in God’s word like Moses and will never stop worshipping and praising God with you like David. And most of all, I want to be like our Lord Jesus Christ, who will also lay down my life for you.

I will accept your mistakes because we are still a “work in progress,” and we need God’s grace and mercy for to grow. I will see your past as a stepping stone and a beautiful sunset that shines the faithfulness and goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I also want this letter to focus not just on me, but also on you. If you ask me for a certain standard of a woman of my prayers, I want you to be like my mom, not totally like her, but her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ inspired many people around her. I want us to seek intimacy with God as we build our relationship alongside with our future family. A relationship that will become a blessing to many people, and a relationship that glorifies God amid trials and misunderstandings. I also want that on our dream day (wedding day) will turn into a powerful worship moment. Imagine worshipping our living God during the biggest event of our life. I think it is one of the best things to do. Letting Jesus be the center of it all.

I will give you a hand to grow and nurture your capabilities. I want you to achieve your dreams, and will help you build, develop, and realize it. I will always push you to your limit because I believe in you, and I know you can do it.

I will not pursue you just because I am lonely.

Please don’t search for me because I am the one that will search for you. I still don’t have the key to your heart because I know it is hidden in the deepest heart of God and I am waiting too, for my spiritual, physical, and emotional growth just to reach that so that I may open the door to your heart.

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“I want us to seek intimacy with God as we bu d o r ationship alongs e with o fut e fam y.”

I am happy with my current season since it truly shows how much I truly adore you. I just want you to know how much I adore Jesus Christ and how much I pray for you every day. Thus, I won't let love awaken until it pleases. I will come after you when the time is right.

As you read this, I pray that may the LORD equipped you and mold you as a woman who has a willing heart to understand who and what you deserve in life. Promise me that you will trust God when He says wait, and while we are both single, we will seek more of Him with all our hearts and spread the gospel to those who don’t know it yet.

I WILL LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART, LIKE HOW CHRIST SHOWED HIS LOVE AND MERCY TO ME. Your Future Husband.

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We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.

-Charles Stanley

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Final Word

Dear friend,

Thank you for making it to the end of this edition. We hope you got more insights from the word of God on the subject Relationship from this edition.

If you are reading this and have not experienced the love and power of God, we encourage you to embrace His love – offered as salvation through Jesus Christ. In His unending affection for us, God has a lot in store for your life and longs to have you as part of His family. We also encourage you to rededicate your life to God if you were born again but drifted away from the call. Make the following prayer and accept Jesus as your savior: “Lord Jesus, I come before you today. I acknowledge that I am a sinner, and my sins have separated me from you. Today, I believe that you are the son of God and that you had me in mind when you got crucified and died. I believe that you are resurrected and seated at the right hand of the Father. I accept you today as my Lord and savior. Thank you for paying the price for my eternal redemption. I am now the righteousness of God in Christ. I now ask you to fill me with your spirit. Amen.”

Congratulations on surrendering or rededicating your life to God. You are now a new creation in Christ. We encourage you to join a family of believers (church) in your area, and we pray that you get established in your faith through studying the word by the grace of God. We at EGM Times team love you and would like to hear from you.

Send your feedback, comments, and constructive criticism to egmtimes@elohimgospelministries.com. See you in the next edition.

God bless you!!!

Team EGM Times

memory lane

Pictured above was the office of EGM’s founder for many years. Though a humble setting, it was a place through which God did many things for His glory.