A Word of Encouragement From The Artists (Part1)

Hey, guys, this is Darren here from We Are Messengers, coming to you from my garage- it’s the only place there’s any quiet in my house today. I just want to remind you all to take it easy on each other. Look out for those who are first responders, our grocery store workers, our truck drivers, our correctional facility officers. Look out for those with mental health (issues), it’s a very isolating time. And remember this- Jesus Christ is still on the throne. God is still with us and Holy Spirit is still moving. We’re going to be ok, we’re going to make it through this together. We’re praying for you all. We love you, God bless you, keep going forward.

Hey, guys. Mark here. Just wanted to love on you and pray for you for a minute. It’s been a crazy couple weeks. A lot of things are going on, there’s a lot of fear, a lot of panic. In the middle of all that, God is in complete control and God is working. We see all through the New Testament that whatever the enemy ever meant for bad, God always used for good. So when life hits a pause on us, an unexpected halt to all of our activity, we can go through the shock of the moment, but then we’ve got to say “Alright, God. What are you doing?” I just celebrated 5 years cancer free and when cancer first hit me, I didn’t know what to do with it. And I had suddenly 5 weeks to lay in the bed and think. I almost missed some things God wanted to show me. If your kids are home and you’re home and everybody’s gonna be packed in tight for a little while, ask God what He wants to do with that time. There’s people around you that need help, that need hope. I’m seeing a little inward focus with this, even walking through the airport, suddenly you don’t want to be near people, we don’t want to be around others. That’s dangerous. I’ve got to be safe, but I can’t walk in fear. I gotta walk in wisdom. So walk in wisdom, ask God what He’s doing. He works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. He’s at work right now. How can we, while keeping our family safe, also step into what God is doing in this? Love you guys. 

Hey, everyone! It’s Matthew West here, and I got my buddy Nick here. I thought maybe the world could use a little pick-me-up by seeing a cute puppy. If your home has been anything like mine, it’s been a little stressful, fearful. The news has been on more than I like it to be and definitely feels like a stressful, uncertain time right now. Obviously, I’m supposed to be on the road, playing a concert tonight, and I’m not. So many other artists are sadly having to postpone concerts. I know my friends Casting Crowns and I wish we were on stage but I just wanted to send a message of encouragement. Just a simple reminder that it’s ok to watch the news, but let’s open our Bibles too. Let’s be reminded what God has to say about fear. Let’s be reminded what kind of peace He offers us. Let’s be reminded that He says in this world we will have trouble like this, so He’s not surprised by it. But He is also reminding us that He has overcome the world. So I’m reminding myself through the powerful truth of Scripture, trying to remind my family of that as well. And I hope that encourages you today. Be encouraged, keep going strong and stay safe out there. God bless you. 

Hey everyone! It’s Natalie Grant hoping to just share a little bit of encouragement with you during this crazy, uncertain, unprecedented time that we’re living in right now. I find myself clinging to the word of God right now like never before because everything else seems so shaky at the moment. The Word of God is unshakable; it’s foundation is solid. It is complete truth for our lives. I’m praying the Word of God over my life and I’m praying it over my family. That’s something practical that you can do. I read the Word of God out loud, because I find that not only is it powerful to read it, but it’s powerful to hear it. So, today I’m praying 1 Peter 5.10. It says the God of all grace, after you have suffered awhile, will strengthen, perfect, establish, and settle you. I pray that word settles your heart today. May the peace, strength, and health be with you and your family.