After years of trying to earn God’s favor and love, which resulted in burnout and weariness, God began drawing me back to the true gospel of grace. Before that, I was questioning my place and identity based on other people’s views of me or how well things were going in the youth ministry I was leading.

During my school’s summer break, God began healing me with His love through Joseph Prince and other grace ministers. I began seeing myself as who Jesus created me to be as I listened to grace-filled messages and enjoyed time in His presence. I no longer feared what might happen if I made a mistake or how that might diminish the Lord’s view of me. I know He loves me and is proud of me.

On top of this, I just finished reading Joseph Prince’s The Prayer of Protection book on Psalm 91 and began praying portions of the psalm before I travel or go to the doctor. I have had a long, tough journey with my teeth and jaw, including many years of ineffective orthodontic work when I was a young boy. As an adult now, I am revisiting orthodontists with the right mindset that God’s favor and protection are upon me!

I wanted to get spacers in my teeth, which I remember caused pain for a day or two the last time I got them. But I prayed Psalm 91 as I went for my appointment. After the treatment, I left with absolutely zero pain and am excited about further treatments. I know God protected me from the pain and is ensuring my well-being—body, soul, and spirit.

I am free from trying to be perfect to earn the Lord’s blessings. I can now rest in Him knowing how much He loves me! Thank you for your ministry and for continuing to preach the true gospel of grace. It’s making a huge difference in my life!