Pastor Payam Jalali

Pursuing satisfaction for our own desires often looks like the best path to freedom. But without self-control, we end up getting controlled by those ever-changing desires. The Bible teaches us that the good life is found in living with love for God and neighbour in every situation. Although it may seem counterintuitive, exercising self-control gives us true freedom.
As you intentionally remain connected to Christ, seek righteousness, and cooperate with the Holy Spirit, you make room for Him to produce fruit that enables you to respond to life according to the Spirit rather than the flesh.

God’s calling is not connected to your feelings, and also that calling is deeper than emotion. Calling is rooted in God’s purpose and guarded by His grace and mercy. The word “irrevocable” in Romans 11:29 means something not withdrawn, not cancelled, and not regretted. God knew you and had appointed you for a purpose before you were born (Jeremiah 1:5), so He knew the mistakes you would make, including those you would make in the future, but He still chose you and made a promise to never leave you nor forsake you.

Because there are storms in life and we have a sinful nature, we will fall short of the glory of God and sin. We must acknowledge that the blessings of His presence remain with us, His guidance striving to keep us on track, the wisdom to avoid repeating the same mistakes, and the learning to submit our desires to His will, being our strength when we feel weak and our hope in the storms—are blessings that never cease to rain upon us.

To receive this supernatural peace of God, you must first be at peace with Him. Second, you must read His Word to understand His heart and His ways, so you know how to position yourself to receive His blessings. And third, talk to Him in prayer, ask, and be confident that He has promised to deliver.

In Romans 8:26, Paul tells us that the Spirit “helps” us. The Greek word “help” in this context is (sunantilambanetai), which means “to take hold together with and carry a load on behalf of someone.” This vividly illustrates what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives. So, what Paul is saying is that the Holy Spirit will come and help us by bearing the other side of the load when we feel exhausted, uncertain what to pray for, unable to find words, confused about what to pray for, lacking the desire to pray, or lacking confidence in prayer.

If you’re a mother reading this, I want to speak directly to your heart. You might have been praying for years, maybe for a child who has walked away from God or you, maybe for a child who doesn’t believe in God, maybe for a child who is dealing with depression, maybe for a child who is battling sickness. Or perhaps you’re a grandmother and you’ve been believing for a miracle for your grandkids, or maybe for strength, to keep going. Let me gently remind you today: God hears, God sees, God is moving—often in ways you can’t yet see. Your commitment to Jesus, your refusal to compromise, and your devotion to truth and righteousness matter—not just for your children but also for their children and generations to come.

Life is full of challenges and hardships, and people are always looking for ways to navigate it better.  Many people seek guidance in making tough decisions, important plans and executing them. People long for a helping hand in setbacks, conflicts, crises, misfortunes, and unfavorable circumstances, but in the world that we live in, most people

Renovation is a process of transformation that turns something old, worn out, or dysfunctional into something new, beautiful, and purposeful. The principles guiding this process remain surprisingly similar when making personal changes in your life. Both require careful planning, patience, attention to detail, and a commitment to improvement.

Can we learn how to be better leaders by implying ancient wisdom? The Book of Acts provides a detailed account of Apostle Paul’s leadership journey. His mission-driven mindset enabled him to stay focused on his calling and triumph over adversity. Apostle Paul used what the enemy meant for evil to use it as a pedestal to share his testimony and to be a witness for Christ. Let’s dive into a few chapters from the book of Acts and draw out some pointers on how Paul modelled leadership.