This morning when I woke up, a well known verse immediately came to mind:
“I can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me”. – Philippians 4:13
Given what I am currently walking through (no pun intended), it was a timely moment, to be sure. Thinking back to when I almost lost my life to Covid, to dealing with my current state of recovering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome and relying on a wheelchair for mobility, that verse speaks to me on a different level.
What does that verse say to you?
With what you are walking through right now, does it give you an extra push forward? Does it bring peace or contentment? Maybe it brings questions on the intent behind the statement.
Paul speaks to striving to know suffering, that he would be “Like Him in His death”, and encourages everyone to join with him and stand firm in the Lord.
A key moment: “I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content.”
It can be thought as quite difficult to be content, when you have had independence your whole life, and are now currently confined to a severely limited level of independence and abilities, yet when you think of the reality of salvation, that rings true, doesn’t it? No matter the circumstance, we have the knowledge of the saving power of Jesus Christ, and therefore can do all things, through Christ who strengthens me.
I encourage you as you go through your day to consider it… all that God has done for us, and for you specifically. And in doing so, come to the place of contentment, knowing that you can do all things through Christ, who strengthens you.
We had our annual block party for Joshua Generation in the Bronx, NY.
We hosted 300 people and had many make decisions to follow Jesus. Many prayed at the Prayer Station, and were given Bibles and resources from the church. It was a powerful time!
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Here is a quick testimony from Pastor Stan Oschman at Plaid Community Church:
Dear Ron and Anita,
I wanted to reach out to you and express how happy we are with our Prayer Station tent and kit. First, it is built extremely well. Unlike cheap popup tents it is definitely… heavy duty. We used it at our Fall fest last year and a sudden gust of wind came through and pulled up all our other pop ups… broke two of them BUT, our prayer tent stayed solid and stable.
In saying that, the reason we bought it was the attraction power. We have tried other things and have had moderate results, BUT, the Prayer Station seems to pull them in.
We have had people standing in line for prayer. We always have two manning the tent but with the Prayer Station we need to have 3 and sometimes four.
We have used it over this past year 5 times and another is coming this Saturday with great results. Last week we were at a Mega church in our area and we volunteered our Prayer Station for the National Day of Prayer Rally. They LOVED it.
In conclusion, the thing I like most is customer service. You two have been a pleasure to work with and always get right back to us with any concerns. I Highly recommend the Prayer Stations to everyone.
Thank you for all you do.
God Bless,
Stan Oschman
A quick update from YWAM Boston:
"After evangelism training we went out to the streets of Boston to share with others. Four locations downtown had prayer stations, and an evangelism team."
"Many shared the Gospel with others for the first time and saw people respond to the message!"
"Helping in God’s story and leading your first person to Christ is something so life changing."
"June 17th will be the next Evangelism time! Follow along for more updates on times and location."
You can reach out to YWAM Boston here: ywamboston.org
We also received a quick picture from Todd at Jesus 24/7 Global Ministries, who setup a Prayer Station for the National Day of Prayer.
Their website is jesus247global.com
Below are images from both events:
Feel free to reach out to either ministry to get involved, if they are close to you!
Today is the National Day of Prayer, a day set apart across the United States for people to come together in unity, seeking God for our nation, our communities, and the people around us.
It’s a day rooted in the belief that when we turn our hearts toward God, things can change forever.
Across the country, prayer teams, groups and individuals are joining together in churches, on the courthouse steps, in schools, and in public spaces everywhere, to pray. These moments of unity and prayer are important. They remind us that we are not alone in our faith, and that together, we can lift up the needs of our nation with one voice.
This is also an opportunity to take prayer beyond the walls of the church and into the everyday places where people live their lives.
At Prayer Stations, we believe some of the most meaningful moments of prayer happen when we meet people right where they are. In a park. On a sidewalk. At a local event. In the middle of an ordinary day.
With the simple question, “May I pray for you?”… doors begin to open. Conversations start. Walls break down. And people who might never have stepped into a church experience something real: someone willing to listen, to care and pray with them in that very moment, and hear the voice of Jesus.
That’s what makes this day so powerful.
The National Day of Prayer is not just about praying for people, it’s about praying with people and hearing and connecting with Jesus.
It’s about stepping out in faith, even in small ways, and trusting that God will meet people right where they are, through those that faithfully live out his call to make disciples of all nations.
You don’t need a platform.
You don’t need perfect words.
You don’t need a plan that feels polished.
You simply need to be available.
Today, you can join a local gathering in your community. Stand alongside others and lift up your city and your nation in prayer. Or you can take a step outside, into your neighborhood, your park, your street and make yourself available to pray for anyone who might need it.
Because when we do, Hope rises. Hearts soften. People meet Jesus.
Prayer Changes Things.
Prayer Stations is excited to partner with Adult & Teen Challenge to bring Prayer Stations into more communities across the country.
Through this partnership, Adult & Teen Challenge is equipping two of their ministries with a free Prayer Station—empowering them to return to their communities, step into public spaces, and pray with people right where they are. This initiative is all about sharing the hope of Jesus through simple, meaningful connection and prayer.
We believe that when we meet people where they are and invite God into their lives, prayer changes things.
This is just the beginning.
Bring a Prayer Station to Your Community
Imagine what could happen if your church or ministry stepped outside its walls and offered prayer in your local parks, streets, or events.
You can be part of this movement.
Let’s reach people together—one conversation, one prayer, one life at a time.
We’re grateful for a new connection God is opening through Go Therefore Ministries—a nonprofit faithfully producing Bibles for impactful ministries like YWAM, Teen Challenge, Youth for Christ, and more.
We’ve just sent a Prayer Station to Jeff Ebel, the leader of Go Therefore Ministries, as he prepares to share the heart of Prayer Stations with pastors at an upcoming conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
This is more than a presentation—it’s an opportunity for church leaders to see how simple, visible prayer can open doors to reach people right where they are with the love of Jesus.
Would you join us in praying?
Pray that the pastors attending will catch the vision… that their hearts will be stirred for outreach… and that meaningful connections will form, leading to more communities being reached through Prayer Stations.
Together, we believe that Prayer Changes Things.
This past Saturday, our Prayer Station staff and some members of Harvest Community Church in Jupiter, Florida did a Prayer Station outreach at Juno Beach Park in Juno, Florida. We offered to pray with people and had a powerful time of sharing our prayers and our faith.
At the Prayer Station, we gave away free Lemon/Lime cold water, and little Jesus figurines. People loved the figurines, especially the children.
There were a number of divine encounters with people at crossroads in their lives. For nearly three hours, we were able to share the love of Jesus with not only people from our local area, but many "snow birds", who come to Florida during the colder months up north. His word and our prayers will not return to God or us in vain!
Thank you Jesus for helping us give witness to our faith in the marketplace!
QUICK UPDATE… We just received a testimony sent to us via Facebook:
"Somebody at Juno beach from this booth prayed over my cousin and I today. What she didn’t know when she offered to pray; I am visiting from Texas and was just seeing my cousin for the first time in several years…. We used to party together, and for a long time knew of God but didn’t know God. Today was a stark contrast from meeting up at the bar to drink into oblivion… to meeting up to talk about what God is doing in each of our lives and where ministry is leading us."
"Thank you for praying over us today and thank you for being at the beach to pray for others."
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
~John 13:34
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