Friday, 16^th October, 2026

Bible Reading: Romans 10:11, Genesis 25:21

Memory Verse: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

Many people carry secret struggles that no one knows about. Some battles are physical, some emotional, and some spiritual. They pray, cry, and hope for change, yet the problem seems to remain. When answers do not come quickly, discouragement often sets in.

A woman lived with a painful secret for more than twenty years. From childhood into adulthood, she struggled with bedwetting. Year after year she prayed and believed God for healing, but nothing seemed to change. As she grew older, fear gripped her heart. She wondered how she could ever get married and whether anyone would accept her if they knew the truth.

When she met the man she would eventually marry, she faced one of the hardest decisions of her life. God impressed it upon her heart to tell him the truth. With tears and fear, she opened up about her condition. To her surprise, he did not reject her. Instead, he chose love over judgment and compassion over criticism.

Even after marriage, the struggle continued. There were embarrassing moments, including during their honeymoon. Yet her husband remained patient and supportive. He never used her weakness against her. He protected her dignity and stood by her side.

One day, he asked a simple question: “Do you want to be free from this?” He laid his hands on her and prayed a prayer of faith. From that day onward, the problem disappeared. After more than twenty years of shame, God gave her complete freedom.

This testimony reminds us of four important truths:

First, God is never unaware of our pain. Even when answers seem delayed, He sees every tear and hears every prayer.

Second, God often sends people into our lives to be instruments of healing. Just as God used her husband, He can use a friend, pastor, mentor, spouse, or even a stranger to encourage and strengthen us.

Third, never stop believing. The length of a battle does not determine the outcome. Some miracles happen instantly, while others come after years of waiting. God’s timing is different from ours, but His faithfulness never fails.

Four, spiritual authority is powerful. Husbands have spiritual authority over their wives. When submission is genuine to spiritual authority in all humility and truthfulness, miracles happen.

Perhaps you have been carrying a burden for many years. Maybe you have prayed the same prayer repeatedly and wonder if God still hears you. This testimony is a reminder that your story is not over. The God who turned twenty years of shame into a testimony of victory is still working today.

Quote: With God on the throne, your story is not finished.

Prophetic Decree: May God link you up with the anointing that will change your story, in Jesus name.

Prayer Focus

1. Father, thank You because no problem is too difficult for You.

2. I break the siege of the enemy over my life, in Jesus name.

3. Altar of repeated problems in my life, catch fire, in Jesus name.

4. Arrow of shame and disgrace fired into my life, backfire, in Jesus name.

5. Long-time affliction in my life, dry up, in Jesus name.

6. Lord, show me the secret to my problems, in Jesus name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 10