Day 40

Buchan Lennon | Re:Hope Paisley

Rest I didn’t even know I was starving for.

Earlier this year, Claudia and I got the gift of a sabbatical out in Portland, Oregon. I finally unplugged — no noise, no hustle, no grid. Just time with Jesus, and time with my wife.

Here’s the thing about Jesus: He knows me deeper than I know myself. I thought I was fine — busy, yes, but fine. But stepping away from the grind of planting in Paisley gave Him room to pull up stuff in me I didn’t even know was there. That’s how well He knows us.

And out there, we were poured into. Blessed beyond what we’d ever expect. Spoiled, honestly. It was like Jesus saying, “I see you. I value what you’ve been doing, even when you don’t.”  We’ve always just had that attitude of “we just crack on” — do the work, don’t make a fuss. But He sees things differently. He let us glimpse His perspective, and it was humbling, almost overwhelming.

That time to stop, breathe, recalibrate with Jesus and with Claudia — man, it was an answer to a prayer I didn’t even know I was praying. But it was exactly what I needed.

Jesus cares. About the big stuff, about the small stuff. About all of it.

Thank you, Jesus.

Richard Boateng | Re:Hope Ghana

A collection of answered prayers from Re:Hope Ghana

1. God answered a prayer for a lady who had been hoping for a child, after four years in marriage

2. Someone who had been sick for years was instantly healed after taking communion

3. A woman who had stomach issues for years was healed through communion

4. A door to a business opportunity was opened for a man who did the fasting and prayer during Fasting Week

5. A lady’s family has received great blessing after joining Re:Hope Church

6. Someone who has been unemployed for four years has found employment after joining Re:Hope Church

7. A lady had prayers answered regarding her grades which have been an issue for years in school

8. God has really been good to Re:Hope Church Ghana

Segun Komolafe | Re:Hope West End

Answered prayers – review of the three prayer cards over past 12 months…

40 Days of Answered Prayer 2024

Prayer request on my card was for Mia and Ruben as they started University – specifically praying Joel 2v28 over them; that God would pour His spirit out on them, and they would have a GREAT start at university, educationally, spiritually and relationally. It has been great to see this answered literally, as they have both done well, made good friends, and also grown spiritually.

Fasting Week 2025

One of the specific prayer requests was for God to help us engage more with the Bible in our individual quiet times. Its been great to see everyone growing in this as a family, developing healthy, life-sustaining habits. Literally all five prayer points on the card have been answered, and I’ve seen God at work – so, so, so, grateful.

Prayer Week 2025

One of our family members has been on a cancer journey, which is still ongoing – through chemo, then major surgery, then more chemo, with the disease currently under control. We are so grateful to God for the journey to date; that they have come through everything so far and were able to keep working through all – a real inspiration.

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At the end of these 40 days, take some time to reflect. What prayers has God answered? What prayers will you carry through into the next season? Thank God for all He has done, and recommit to persistent, faith-filled prayer for all that’s still to come.