Waking up today I was overwhelmed—burdened, restless, and tired. A flood of pending tasks and unanswered questions weighed heavily on my mind, robbing me of any sense of peace. It was a moment of complete vulnerability, and I had a choice: to sink deeper into frustration or to reach out for help.

This year, 2024, in Teens Church, our theme is “The Holy Spirit, My Advantage” (John 14:16 AMPC, 1 Corinthians 2:8-10). Honestly, this theme couldn’t be more fitting because, for me, the Holy Spirit truly is the greatest gift from God since Jesus ascended to heaven. Reflecting on my life, I can say without hesitation that the Holy Spirit is not just a concept or a force but a real, living, personal presence.

Today, I find myself reflecting on something that has truly transformed my life—prayer groups. It started so unexpectedly. One day, while scrolling through Instagram, I stumbled upon a short but powerful video by Apostle Arome. In the video, he spoke passionately about the importance of prayer and how it anchors our lives to God. His words stirred something in me, a longing for deeper accountability and consistency in my prayer life.