Author Darlene J Conard

The stroke of midnight represented more than just a battle against sleep deprivation. With a step of faith, I resolved to wage war against the forces of darkness, following in the footsteps of Paul and Silas. It worked for them, and it will certainly work for us. (Acts 16:25-34)

They bore their heavy chains and fetters without a hint of complaint, their wrists and ankles marked by the cruel bite of iron. This was no mere consequence of sin or recklessness; it was a prison of a different kind. They were imprisoned for standing for the truth.

We must move beyond our immediate perceptions—how things appear and resonate with our emotions and the sounds we associate with them. It’s all too easy to become fixated on our feelings in moments of difficulty, assuming that the circumstances we face will remain static and unyielding. Don’t let the surface appearances deceive you; what you see in the natural world isn’t the whole story or the actual outcome. Behind the scenes, higher power at work orchestrates everything for our benefit and the greater good. This biblical account reminds us that, even when situations seem dire, a divine plan is unfolding that we may not yet comprehend. I guarantee you that God is going to make it good!

Psalm 144:1–2: Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; he is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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