The theme for the 2024 National Day of Prayer was “Lift Up The Word and Light Up The World”. Doug shared this message at New Life Church Houston taken from a message on “Being A Living Lampstand." This message is focused on the importance of being grounded in God's word and living according to biblical principles. Doug emphasizes the need to lift up the word of God and let it guide our lives, so that we can be a light to the world. He shares personal stories and scriptural references to encourage the audience to develop a deep relationship with God through studying the Bible and allowing the Holy Spirit to work in their lives. The main themes are repentance, revival, and the power of God's word to transform individuals and communities.

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Like all leaders, Jim Buchan has encountered challenges and potholes along his leadership journey. He shares how leadership development requires intentional preparation, much like the precision of a relay race handoff, where timing and alignment are crucial. When we hit the potholes of life, it can throw off our alignment and put us in danger. Join Jim and host Doug Stringer as they explore how keeping our focus on Christ can help us reach our destination with peace even in the midst of the pressures of life.

Summary: Choices define our destiny! Throughout our lives, we are confronted with making choices that influence our lives and future. As we are faced with decisions, it is so important to keeping our vision of hope and destination, with expectation and anticipation. There are times that our immediate circumstances are challenging and difficult, yet we have a covenant promise from God. Our greatest breakthroughs and victories often come when we choose to stay focused and committed even when we may not yet see it.

Ruth chose her covenant commitment with no foreseeable promise of a better life, while her sister in law, Orpah, chose what was most familiar and comfortable. Orpah chose to go back to the familiarity of her people in Moab, while Ruth’s choice to continue with Naomi, brought her into an unexpected destiny. Orpah went into obscurity. Ruth entered into greatness.

Which will you choose?