IFP REMISSION MINISTRY

  Member Support & Services Form Beloved Family, The greatest thing a person can do for God is not to impress Him with achievements, wealth, or status. God is not in need of anything we possess. He is the Creator of all things, the One who spoke the universe into existence. What He desires most from us is faith, a heart that trusts Him, believes in Him, and willingly walks with Him. The Bible makes this clear in Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Faith is the beginning of every relationship with God. Before we can truly understand His love, receive His grace, or experience His peace, we must first believe that He is real. Faith is not blind wishful thinking; it is confidence in the One who created us and continues to sustain us every single day. Every morning we wake up with another breath in our lungs. Our hearts continue beati...

  Member Support & Services Form There was a time when the nation of Israel lived under the cruel oppression of the Philistines. The people cried out in pain, longing for deliverance. Before hope could be seen, God was already preparing an answer. Before Samson ever took his first breath, God chose him for a divine purpose. An angel appeared to his mother with an extraordinary message: "You will give birth to a son. He will be dedicated to God from birth." As a sign of this holy calling, no razor was ever to touch his head. His uncut hair was not the source of his power, it was a symbol that his life belonged completely to God. The Spirit of God rested upon Samson, giving him supernatural strength unlike anything the world had ever witnessed. He tore apart a roaring lion with his bare hands. He defeated enemies that no army could overcome. He broke chains as though they were threads. Wherever he went, fear gripped Israel's enemies, because God was fighting throu...

  Beloved Family, There is something every man should know about the nature of a man. God did not create a man to live alone. From the beginning of creation, God said in Genesis 2:18: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." These words came from God Himself. They show us His love and His perfect plan. God created man with a purpose, but He also knew that a man needed someone to share life with. So, God created woman to be his companion, his helper, and his partner. This was not an accident. It was part of God's perfect design. If you are a man who wants to get married and have a wife to love, do not be ashamed of that desire. There is nothing wrong with wanting a godly woman to share your life with. It does not make you weak, and it does not make you less spiritual. Marriage was God's idea. It is a gift from Him. If you are waiting for a wife, trust God's timing. Do not lose hope. Let God prepare your heart while He ...

  King of Glory, today we humble ourselves before your holy throne. We come not because of our own righteousness, but because of your abundant mercy and unfailing love. Search our hearts, O Lord. Hear our cry today, and breathe new life into every weary soul. Father, wherever our hearts have grown cold, awaken us again. Wherever our passion for you has faded, set it ablaze once more. Wherever we have drifted from your presence, draw us back by your everlasting love. Revive our souls, O Lord, and restore us to the joy of your salvation. Lord Jesus, rekindle within us the first love we had when we first received You as our Lord and Savior. Restore the wonder of your grace. Restore the hunger that once consumed our hearts. Let our love for you burn brighter than ever before, until You become our greatest desire and our highest treasure. Father, create in us a hunger for your Word that cannot be satisfied by anything else. Let us delight in your presence more than in the pleasures ...

  Beloved Family, In this week's Story of Faith, we reflect on one of the most powerful moments recorded in Matthew, the day Peter walked on water. The Bible tells us that the disciples were in a boat in the middle of a violent storm. The wind was raging, the waves were crashing, and darkness surrounded them. Fear gripped their hearts as they struggled against forces they could not control. To them, it seemed as though all hope was slipping away. Then, in the midst of that storm, they saw someone walking on the water toward them. Terrified, they thought it was a ghost. Their fear only grew stronger. But Jesus Christ saw their troubled hearts. He saw their fear, their confusion, and their desperation. Immediately He spoke words that still bring comfort today: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid." Peter recognized the voice of his Master. Deep within his heart, he knew it was Jesus. So he answered, "Lord, if it is You, tell me to come to You on the water....

  Beloved Family, Today, across cities and villages, across nations rich and poor, millions of people are fighting battles that cannot be seen with human eyes. Some are lying awake at night wondering how they will pay their bills. Some are carrying the crushing weight of unemployment and uncertainty. Some are suffering from betrayal by those they trusted most. Some are struggling with anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and fear of the future. Others are smiling before the world while their hearts quietly break behind closed doors. Perhaps you are one of them. Perhaps you have cried tears that no one has seen. Perhaps you have prayed prayers that seem unanswered. Perhaps you have carried burdens so heavy that you wondered whether you could take another step. A little story: In a distant land there was a valley where many people lived. To the eyes of travelers, the valley appeared peaceful. Children played in the streets, merchants sold their goods, and families gathered arou...