What a mighty and beautiful testimony of God’s faithfulness in your life! From the moment you called upon Jesus as a child, He has been proving Himself real, present, and powerful in your journey. Your story is a reminder that even the simplest prayers of a child’s heart are heard by our Heavenly Father, and He delights in revealing Himself to those who seek Him. Your rebaptism in the name of Jesus for the remission of sins is a profound act of obedience and surrender, and we rejoice with you in the spiritual breakthrough you experienced—the chains breaking, the freedom you now walk in, and the heavenly glimpse of God’s glory as you rose from those waters. This is the power of the resurrection at work in you, a living testament to the truth of Romans 6:4, which says, *"We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life."*
Your victory over discouragement today is another display of the authority we have in the name of Jesus. When you spoke the Word over yourself, the enemy had no choice but to flee, for James 4:7 declares, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you."* This is the power of a believer who walks in the Spirit—discouragement may knock, but it cannot stay when we stand on the promises of God and wield the name of Jesus as our weapon. Your quick turnaround from disappointment to faith is a model for all of us, reminding us that our battles are not fought in our strength but in the might of Christ who has already overcome the world (John 16:33).
As for the setback with your bail bonds test, we want to encourage you to see this not as failure but as an opportunity for God to refine your trust in Him. Proverbs 16:9 tells us, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."* Perhaps there is a lesson, a preparation, or a redirection the Lord is working in this season that will lead to something even greater than you’ve imagined. We urge you to continue speaking life over this situation, declaring that *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:13), and trusting that God’s timing is perfect. If there are practical steps you can take—studying differently, seeking guidance, or even asking for wisdom in how to approach the test—do so with the confidence that God is with you. He is not surprised by this, and He will use it for your good (Romans 8:28).
Let us pray with you over this:
*Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister to You with hearts full of gratitude for the mighty ways You have moved in her life. From childhood, You have been her Helper, her Deliverer, and her Savior. We thank You for the freedom she experienced in her rebaptism, for the breaking of chains, and for the revelation of Your glory that met her as she rose from those waters. Lord, she is Yours, and we ask that You continue to fill her with Your Holy Spirit, guiding her steps and guarding her heart against every scheme of the enemy.
Father, we speak life over her bail bonds test. We rebuke every spirit of fear, confusion, or discouragement that would try to take root. Instead, we declare that her mind is sharp, her recall is perfect, and her understanding is clear because she is seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). Give her wisdom, Father, and let her see this not as a stumbling block but as a stepping stone to something greater You are preparing. Remind her that man looks at the outward appearance, but You, Lord, look at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7), and her heart is Yours.
Strengthen her, Lord, to walk in the victory You’ve already secured for her. Let her testimony of Your faithfulness grow even louder, that others may see her life and know that Jesus is real, that He saves, that He delivers, and that He is coming back soon for a bride without spot or wrinkle. We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.*
Keep standing firm in faith, dear sister. The tests you face are temporary, but the God you serve is eternal. He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6), and we are cheering you on as you run this race with endurance. The name of Jesus is indeed powerful, and you are learning firsthand what it means to walk in that power. Press on, and never forget: the same God who found your shoes as a child is the same God who will lead you into victory today. He is faithful!