trials

Psalm 28

PSALM 28

by Yanelis Lopez, Associate Director

In a world facing countless trials and tribulations, the words of Psalm 28:6-7 offer an everlasting source of comfort and inspiration. As we navigate the complexities of these times, this ancient scripture remains a constant reminder that even amidst adversity, we can find solace in faith and trust in a higher power: Jesus!

6 Praise be to the Lord,

for he has heard my cry for mercy.

7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.

My heart leaps for joy,

and with my song I praise him.

In verse 6, " Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy" we can draw parallels with the many voices raised in recent times, supplicating for mercy and relief. Humanity has gone through many stages of terror and uncertainty. This verse serves as a reminder that even when our pleas appear to echo in a vast and indifferent world, divine compassion listens.

Moving to verse 7, " The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me…" we can find encouragement to lean on faith as a source of strength and protection. In times of uncertainty and change, we are reminded that placing trust in our GOD can offer comfort. Our God is closer than ever; He is our source of hope and peace.

 Psalm 28:6-7 encourages us to reflect on the enduring power of faith and the unity that arises from our shared human experience. It speaks of the profound strength that emerges from the depths of our challenges and hardships. As the world grapples with the trials of the day, these verses stand as an eternal source of hope and inspiration.

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First of all, how about them Chiefs? 

First of all, how about them Chiefs? 

by Veronica Garcia, Refugee Services Manager

What a game on Sunday night! All I can think about is how amazing both teams worked. It doesn’t mean we faced any adversity along the way. I mean…the anxiety our beloved team always seems to give us during those 4th quarters is insane! The breath of relief when Butker kicked that final field goal… ultimately, one team had to win! The Kansas City Chiefs briefly looked back at their mistakes, looked forward with their goal in mind, and gave the second half everything they had. 

What’s on my mind today is achieving success in the face of adversity. While I will make a lot of comparisons to our city’s most recent event, this can easily be applied to our personal lives. 

Human beings face so much. Sometimes it feels like the world is against us. Sometimes it feels like God is against us. We go through extreme hardship, loss, trials, and battles. This can all be through outside circumstances or facing battles within our own minds. Be encouraged, though. God has already won those battles. Through Jesus’ blood on the cross, we can look towards the light and joy that is waiting for us through Jesus Christ. Our success and our own “superbowl moment” is waiting for us.

It may take a while to get through this season of either stress, the winter woes, or whatever may be heavy on your mind. Reflecting on God and staying present in this moment with Him may hurt, but there’s always lessons to be learned. Patrick Mahomes has messed up plenty of times during this season, but the superbowl trophy and a trip to Disney world was awaiting him and his family at the very end of it! Our own success will likely present itself wayyy differently than a trip to Disney World, but you know whatever God himself gifts to us will be much greater in comparison. We may feel fulfilled, complete, thankful that God has walked with us through our moments of adversity. 

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. These trials will show you that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold–though your faith is far more precious than gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.” 1 Peter 1:6-7

God is crying with us in our hardest moments. God is cheering us on when it feels like no one believes in us. God is comforting us when we cry out to him. God is celebrating with us when we finally have a breakthrough. God is rejoicing with us when at the end we give Him all the glory. 

I am praying for you and whatever may be heavy on your heart during this time. I pray you may receive your God-given moments of success very soon! You can do anything through Christ who strengthens you. 

MISSION ADELANTE OBSERVATION NIGHTS

MARCH 6TH TO MARCH 9TH

Are you interested in taking the next step to volunteer? Take a glimpse of what is going at Mission Adelante and what we are doing in our different programs.

This is a great opportunity to have the full experience of a Mission Adelante volunteer.

For more information visit: www.missionadelante.org/observe

Be part of our programs!

 We are so excited to start this year and we are grateful for all our volunteers who make everything possible. Would you consider partnering with us this trimester?

How can you help?

  • Pray for our program participants would create an impact in our community and grow with their walk with the Lord.

  • Volunteer – Come to one of our obseveration nights the first week of March. For more information visit: https://www.missionadelante.org/observe

  • Donate to join us in building a multicultural community of disciples making disciples.