October 2026

Most of us enjoy stories of triumph over adversity. Take surfer Bethany Hamilton—just thirteen years old when she survived a fourteen–foot tiger shark attack that took her arm. A month later, she was back on her board, and went on to win national titles and turn pro. Or think of the Rocky movies: he's on the ropes, but he fights his way back.

But when you are in that kind of situation—when you feel like giving up—how do you keep going, let alone come through and win?

Critics of Christianity say faith is just a crutch, something for the weak–minded who can’t cope on their own. But in the book of Acts we see the early church flourishing even in the midst of adversity. This faith is not a crutch. It is a fight, and it wins.

The word faith is often misunderstood today. We tend to think of it as a quantity: How much faith do you have? Or an exercise of will: I wish I had your faith. Or an emotion, an inner power: I just don’t have what you’ve got.

But when the Bible says faith, it means trust.

We believe God and his Word are true. And one of the ways we respond to adversity, with faith that fights, is prayer. When we are tempted to give up, prayer can be the hardest thing to do. At one time or another we all struggle to pray. We don’t know what to pray or we doubt our prayers make any real difference.

At God Centered Life, we want to help you grow in biblical faith and in prayer. That is why I am recommending Enjoy Your Prayer Life by Michael Reeves. It is not a book that piles on guilt but a delightful reminder that prayer is a gift to enjoy.

We will gladly send you a copy as a thank–you when you give a gift of any amount to God Centered Life this month.

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Resting in Him,

Josh Moody
President and Founder
God Centered Life Ministries