by Ron Setran
I was asked to write a quick devotional for the upcoming Prayer Station board meeting. Feel free to send a message with any thoughts or comments!
Good morning.
This turned out to be a timely devotional. I am currently reading through the Bible chronologically with Anita, and Job was the passage we just recently delved into. Given my situation this past year, I found some key principles that God has used to speak to me directly, and I’m sure you can apply them as well.
I know you all know the story of Job, how he was “blameless and upright,” a man who feared God and turned away from evil. He had everything anyone could want — family, wealth, respect and health. And all of it was stripped away, at the same time.
God has perfect timing, as always.
But even when Job stood in the ashes of his life, surrounded by confusion and pain, Job said, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
That’s a powerful moment. Job didn’t deny his pain… he grieved deeply. But he still chose to trust that God was sovereign.
Job may not have received the answers to all of his questions. What he did get was a deeper understanding of who God is. In Job 42, he says, “I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you”.
Through suffering, Job’s faith wasn’t destroyed, it was refined. He came to know God in a more personal and powerful way. And that’s a lesson for us in ministry, and for us personally: when life feels out of control, God still holds everything together.
In ministry, we often meet people in the middle of their own “Job moments” — when they’ve lost someone or something, when they’re hurting, when they’re questioning why. And in those moments, we have the opportunity to show them that God still sees them, still loves them, and still has a plan.
That has been something personal for me. Going from Covid, to GBS, it is hard sometimes to not wonder… Why me? Asking God if I had done something wrong, as if it was a punishment or penalty. Have any of you ever gone through those moments in time?
Job’s story ends with restoration — not just in doubling his possessions, but a renewed relationship with God. That’s the same hope we can carry into every prayer, every outreach, every conversation.
In today’s world we have a huge opportunity before us. I cannot remember a time where it seemed that we were surrounded by evil as much as we are today:
We live in a world where being a man or woman is in question, where a church service is interrupted by a celebrity looking for a recordable moment, where the breakdown of law is celebrated, people actively try to hide gang members, murderers, child molesters and rapists, judges let these evil people back out on the street with no fines or jail time, and the list goes on and on.
I actually just read an article this week that exposed Denmark for forcing sterilization on the women of Greenland, without their knowledge, from 1966 thru 1992. I literally could not believe it. That means that for population control purposes, these people felt it was ok to make a decision like that? It is unreal.
We are also watching as the US is trying to take over Greenland (something I in my lifetime would never have even considered. I still watch incredulously at this), all of this in the midst of increasing tensions between Russia, China and Europe.
My daily prayers have certainly evolved over the past year. There seems to be more behind my prayers for safety and security for my family. Can you relate?
So today, as we plan, strategize, and dream for the year ahead, let’s remember that everything we do rests on that same foundation: God is sovereign.
He is good even when we don’t understand. He restores even when we’ve lost everything.
And He calls us to remain faithful, knowing that our Redeemer lives, just as Job declared.
I am resolving to be steadfast like Job. Let’s keep trusting that the same God who met Job in the ashes is the same God who will guide us in revival.
We at Prayer Stations are so excited at all God will be doing this coming year.
Join with us and be a part of God's plan to reach people for Jesus!
Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Isaiah 43:19: "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
Lamentations 3:22-23: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
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May your 2026 be blessed!
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Prayer Station BK testimony from Minister Sutton and Christina M. (mother & daughter):
What a journey these last couple of months have been since starting the Prayer Station in April being out on the streets of Brooklyn—watching God meet people right where they are. God showed up every time we were out there with the Prayer Station. As we ministered and gave out tracts and Our Daily Breads, people were prayed for, and another time a soul received Christ as his Savior.
We thank Jesus for every soul, every story, and every open door. The Lord gave us holy boldness for this gathering, which we lacked. So humble that God did it all.
We were blessed to pray for two people and gave away every hat and glove. Grateful to see God’s love meeting needs—both spiritual and physical—in our community.
And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. — Hebrews 13:16
Thank you to everyone who gave toward the hat and glove sets. Your kindness reflects God’s heart of love and service. God bless you.🙏🏽
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We just received this latest testimony from our friend Claude, up in Canada that has a multi-lingual Prayer Station:
Hello my Brother Ron! We pray that the recovery is going exponentially well!
What an evening! What a team!
Several conversations and exchanges inside and outside the subway station, and lots of encouragement from motorists and Christians passing by! The posters make a big difference and help start conversations. We had music playing from our Spotify playlist and spontaneously started “Dancing in the Street”!
God is good and He is always there for us!! Amen!
Thank you again for everything and BLESSINGS to you and yours!!
Claude
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Doug & Debi Tunney lead YWAM Philadelphia and have been using Prayer Stations to reach people in their community for years.
Look at the interest in the people as they are simply walking past the Prayer Station. Look at the faces of the people that have been prayed for. Testimony after testimony of people coming into relationship with Jesus Christ. Crying. Release. Smiles.
This is just one testimony: "This man received the Lord today ... He was crying and crying. God met him."
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Thank you for your service. Thank you for our freedom.
