November 23, 2025
Beloved children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I am delighted to meet you on this November 23rd through this Auspicious word.
Let us take and read Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Where does your strength lie? It lies in your joy. We must have joy in the Lord. Some say, “He was very happy, and because of that the Lord added many years to his life.” Yes, a joyful life strengthens your days.
Another verse says that too much worry weakens the heart and shortens life. So, be happy. And how can we be joyful? Be content with what you have. When you are content, joy comes naturally. Instead of ignoring what you have and desiring to “fly” beyond your measure, learn to appreciate the blessings already in your hand.
Some say, “Trusting someone else, I lost everything—even my husband.” In the end, they stand helpless. So today, decide in your heart: The husband the Lord has given me is my king. When you think this way, the Lord will make your husband a blessing to you. Let your heart come out of anger and frustration.
Today the Lord says, “The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Your strength does not lie in your riches, your money, your authority, or your wealth. Your strength lies in how joyful you are in the Lord. This is what God is telling you today.
So from today, ask the Lord for the blessing of being joyful in Him. What effort should you take? I will give you two pieces of advice:
1. Take everything in a ‘take-it-easy’ manner.
No matter what happens, say, “This is the Lord’s will; He is with me.” Do not become overly tense, confused, or make others confused. Do not let anger or stress strain your body—your heart beats fast, your organs tighten, and it harms your health. Instead, say, “It’s alright, it has happened. What shall we do next?” If a loss happened through your wife or children, or if an accident took place, say, “Leave it, dear. The Lord has preserved our life. Let us give thanks and see what to do next.” When you take things easily, you will have joy, and that joy becomes strength and adds years to your life.
2. Believe that all things work together for good.
Nothing happens without the Lord’s knowledge. Today something may appear harmful, but tomorrow it will turn for your good. Even one hair from your head does not fall without His knowing. If something has happened, believe the Lord has allowed it and He will give you strength to bear it. He will make a way of escape. With this mature mindset, you can live peacefully.
Say, “I am content with what I have. Thank You, Lord, for this small house You have given us to stay in.”
When you are grateful, the Lord will bless you with your own house.
Once, a brother told me, “I was happier in my rented house. After buying my own house, I am struggling with debts. My husband is shouting, the bank is pressuring—why did I buy this house?” This happens because some do things before the Lord gives them the blessing, and they fall into trouble. Those who are already stuck, we can pray for deliverance. But others, do not fall into such traps. Surely the Lord will give you your own home. He says, “I will make you sit in your own house. I will build a house for you.” Until then, wait patiently. When you wait for the Lord’s time, you will be joyful and your life will flourish.
Testimony
Praise be to God! My daughter’s name is Joanna Sylvia. She is 30 years old. I sent an email to Brother Stephen requesting prayer that the hindrance to her marriage be removed and that her Type-1 diabetes be healed. Brother prayed and replied with promise verses. I continued praying with those promises every day. By God’s grace, a suitable life partner was arranged for my daughter. We told the groom’s family about her health condition, and they understood and accepted her fully. By God’s grace and through Brother Stephen’s powerful prayers, everything fell into place. On August 25, 2025, the marriage took place with great joy and celebration. Today, the Lord will do such a miracle for you too.
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. You have said, “The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Give my children the grace to be joyful in You and the maturity to take everything easily. Help them believe that all things happen for good. Bless them, Lord. By Your grace and mercy, protect them from stepping into sorrow by taking things before Your time. Help them humble themselves under Your mighty hand until You give them blessings.
The riches You give, the house You give, the job You give, the government job, the promotion, the glory—may my children receive them and live happily. For those who are sick and weak, arise as their strength. Change their sickbed completely.
Even today, look upon the children celebrating their birthday or wedding day. According to Your word, bless them throughout this whole year.
Amen.
