Stories from the Highway

We recognize the pain of what this is, Lord, but we also recognize that one day we won't have to experience this pain anymore. We look forward to the time when your clouds will split, and we won't have to go through these stories anymore, but we will simply be still in the love that you've given us without all the difficulties that we've had to carry. So we give you all glory, honor, and praise on this Sabbath, recognizing although the walk is difficult, you are with us every step of the way. In the name of Jesus, I pray these things. Amen. [01:31:44] (39 seconds)  #HopeBeyondPain

Whether it is a large or a small prayer, God hears our prayers and he welcomes us to this space. Here's the opportunity that I put out to all of you right now. For anyone who has any prayer requests, petitions, or praises that you would like to share with us, the floor is open. And we want to give you that opportunity. So does anyone want to start us off? Does anyone have any prayer requests, petitions, or praises that they would like to share? The floor is open. [00:39:12] (35 seconds)  #ShareYourPrayer

Father, I want to pause right now for every single individual who raised their hand to be acknowledged for a silent prayer request. I think one of the most remarkable things about you is that we don't even need language to speak to you, and we don't even need to know exactly what we're praying for. All we need to know is that we just need to reach out towards you, and you're a god who responds to us. [00:43:25] (31 seconds)  #PrayersWithoutWords

Maybe there is a tension in in a workplace or in a relationship or maybe maybe there is a difficulty and a challenge or maybe it's just a request for comfort or just an honest expression of praise. Thank you, Lord, for being the God that listens to your children. I also hold space for anyone else who has a hurting heart and maybe hasn't raised their hand or whatever it is, Lord. I ask in the name of Jesus that you provide peace upon their lives. [00:44:14] (34 seconds)  #PeaceForTheHurting

There is space for absolutely everyone's story to exist within this kingdom space, within this church, no matter who you are or where you're from, to come and experience God for yourself. And so we've entitled these stories from the highways because many a times I stand up here and I preach, and I try my best to unfold what's in this bible. But there is power in our stories. There is power in your stories. Sometimes I ask the question [00:58:06] (28 seconds)  #EveryoneHasAStory

So lord, we come recognizing that you are a very good god to us. We recognize that even in this world where there is tons of chaos, you're very close and you hear our prayers. It's not just the fact that you are a good listener, but you're a god who is very present with us and can carry us through even the most difficult of times. This morning, I want to thank you so much on behalf of pastor Michael for the gift of family. [00:41:32] (35 seconds)  #GodIsPresent

Every year, we come to Memorial Day, and it's definitely heavy for people like you who stop and reflect. And I'll be honest and say, I don't even think about it much because my proximity to the military or anything like that is is quite distant. And it's actually only because I actually interact with you and connect with you that I've come to learn and gain more of a connection with what Memorial Day has to symbolize. [01:18:12] (36 seconds)  #RememberAndConnect

So the Norwegian navy, on their ships have a barcode on the side of the ships. And so, when they come into port, the reason why they have the barcode is so that they can Scandinavian. So let me explain to you a little bit about what this this spot is about. Oh, did someone just get it later? Okay. It's okay. Alright. We've entitled this section stories from the highways. Now, based on [00:56:55] (38 seconds)  #BarcodeOnShips