Welcome to the Break Forth International Ministries blog, a space dedicated to encouraging you to walk in your God-given purpose and find healing through faith. Join us as we explore themes of prayer, faith, peace, love, encouragement, and truth, guiding you towards a fulfilling life in His grace. We pray that this blog blesses you richly and strengthens your walk!
A Journey of Faith and Healing
The Importance of Quiet Time With Jesus
In a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless responsibilities, spending quiet time with Jesus is more important than ever. Quiet time is not simply a religious routine-it is a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the One who gives us peace, strength, wisdom, and direction.
When we intentionally step away from the busyness of life to pray, read God’s Word, and sit in His presence, our hearts begin to realign with Him. Quiet time allows us to hear God more clearly. It reminds us that we are not meant to carry every burden alone.
Jesus Himself often withdrew from crowds to spend time alone with the Father. If the Savior of the world needed quiet moments of prayer and renewal, how much more do we?
Quiet time with Jesus refreshes the soul. It brings comfort in difficult seasons, clarity during confusion, and encouragement when we feel weary. Even a few moments each day can strengthen our faith and deepen our relationship with God.
The truth is, many things compete for our attention, but nothing can replace the peace that comes from sitting in the presence of Jesus. In those quiet moments, fear loses its grip, hope is restored, and our hearts are reminded that God is always near.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
Faith: Believing in the Unseen
Faith is trusting God even when we cannot see the full picture. It is believing that He is working behind the scenes, even when circumstances seem uncertain. True faith is not based on feelings, visible evidence, or perfect understanding-it is rooted in confidence in who God is.
There will be moments in life when answers do not come immediately, doors seem closed, and the future feels unclear. During those times, faith reminds us that God is still present, still faithful, and still in control. Just because we cannot see His hand moving does not mean He is absent.
The Bible says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Faith calls us to trust God beyond what our natural eyes can see. It teaches us to believe in His promises before they appear in our reality.
Faith often grows in the waiting. It is developed when we continue praying even when nothing changes overnight, when we keep believing after disappointment, and when we choose hope instead of fear. Every step of faith strengthens our relationship with God and deepens our dependence on Him.
Believing in the unseen does not mean pretending life is easy. It means choosing to trust that God’s plan is greater than our understanding. Even in silence, He is working. Even in delay, He is preparing something meaningful.
Faith says:
- God is working even when I cannot see it.
- God is faithful even when life feels uncertain.
- God’s promises are still true, no matter what I face.
The unseen work of God often produces the greatest miracles. Trust Him in the process, believe Him in the waiting, and remember that faith sees beyond the present moment into the promises of God.