Marked by His Presence

What if the fear you’ve been avoiding is actually the one thing that could change your life forever?Not every fear is meant to hold you back. One kind of fear can draw you closer to God, change the way you live, and free you from the pressure to please people, chase approval, and make choices that pull you away from Him.In this episode of the Our Daily Bread Africa Teens Podcast, host Nuhu Gaina explores what it means to fear God—not as someone terrified of punishment, but as someone who deeply respects, honours, and trusts Him.Discover how the fear of the Lord can give you courage to stand for what is right, wisdom to make better decisions, and freedom to live boldly without being controlled by what others think.Because sometimes, the fear that sets you free is the fear of God.

As you wrestle with life’s unfairness, remember that God sees every injustice and every hidden pain. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on the book of Obadiah, we’ll find hope in the God who is both our compassionate comforter and the righteous Judge who will one day make all things right.

As you place your burdens into God’s hands, rest in the confidence that nothing is too difficult for Him. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Mark 11, we’ll discover that faith is not trusting in ourselves, but in the God who is able to move every mountain in His perfect way and timing.

How do we handle saying goodbye to certain friendships or communities? The God Hears Her podcast started at Our Daily Bread Ministries in 2020 with a passion to remind women that they are seen, heard, and loved by our God. Celebrate the incredible ways that God has been faithful throughout these six years as the God Hears Her podcast comes to a wrap. Join hosts Elisa Morgan, Eryn Eddy Adkins, and Vivian Mabuni for a special behind-the-scenes look at the podcast with producers Jade Gustman and Mary Jo Clark. Together, they’ll go on a journey of saying goodbye and talking about the beauty and importance of the community that’s been created along the way. You’re invited for this special finale of the God Hears Her podcast. 

As you bring your deepest needs before the Lord, remember that He welcomes persistent faith. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on the blind man in Luke 18, we’ll discover the confidence to keep calling out to Jesus, trusting that He hears, cares, and responds with compassion.

If you’ve ever wondered why everyone else seems to have powerful Holy Spirit stories, but you just feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure–you’re not alone. In this two week series of conversations, best-selling author Margaret Feinberg walks with the group through Scripture–from Genesis to Pentecost–to reveal the Spirit’s constant, powerful presence across history . . . and in your everyday life. Discover with the group a fresh, honest way to reconnect with the Spirit many believers quietly wonder about but rarely talk about. As Margaret says, “You were never meant to follow God alone. The Spirit is already closer than you think, and He’s The God You Need to Know.”

As you face life’s uncertainties, rest in the assurance that God never abandons His people. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Joseph’s story in Genesis 39, we’ll discover that even in seasons of suffering and confusion, the Lord is with us, strengthening us with His faithful presence.

As you step away from life’s demands, find refreshment in the shelter of God’s presence. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on Psalm 61, we’ll discover that spending time with the Lord renews our strength and prepares us to faithfully live out all He has called us to do.

As you reflect on the day and the person you’re becoming, rest in the God who is faithfully at work within you. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on 2 Thessalonians 1, we’ll discover that our growth doesn’t depend on our strength alone, but on God’s power completing the good work He has begun.

As you lay aside today’s questions and disappointments, rest in the goodness of the God who never changes. In tonight’s Our Daily Bread Evening Meditation, reflecting on James 1, we’ll be reminded that every good gift comes from our faithful Father, whose love remains constant through every season.