Monthly Archives: December 2025

Freed From Confinement “The economy has been particularly bad for the past two years. But I thank God for giving us strength which will equal our days. I also pray that God will grant me a joyful and contented heart, making me free from comparison and envy. I always tend to compare myself to others around me. This comparison easily leads to my negative emotions and feelings of loss. I have tried to adjust myself. However, it seems that I […]

China News & Prayer (2025.12.25-31)

Break the Shackles “I am a church pianist, yet had been harboring envy towards another fellow pianist. Fear griped my heart whenever she played better than me. Aiming to outdo her, I practiced at home day and night. The sense of jealousy robbed me of sleep and left me feeling physically unwell. I knew my attitude was wrong. My being of a church pianist aims at God, rather than a competition with her. I was eager to free from the […]

China News & Prayer (2025.12.18-24)

Act Courageously “My relationship with my husband has deteriorated significantly. The emotional abuse has persisted for a long time, upsetting me deeply. Reflecting on my past, I have realized I failed to understand him who is not a Christian. For instance, I refused to let him engage in certain practices such as accepting kickbacks when soliciting business, and stopped him from participating in superstitious activities. Christian faith has increasingly disgusted him. He stops me from attending church. I have asked […]

China News & Prayer (2025.12.11-17)

The Lord’s Guiding Love “I was born blind and had grown up in an orphanage. I also have autism. When Christian volunteers came to my orphanage, they noticed my condition and started to train me how to speak. I have learned to speak for ten years since I was eight. The first sentence I have learned is ‘Jesus loves me.’ I also love singing hymns, and I memorize the lyrics by rote. Currently I can sing hundreds of hymns. God […]

China News & Prayer (2025.12.01-10)