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Pastor Andrew Brunson is still behind bars in Turkey -- a year after he was initially arrested -- yet his faith remains strong. The American pastor faces four life sentences, based on allegations that he was involved in a plot to overthrow the Turkish government, even though he strongly denies these charges.
Even still, in the midst of intense persecution and pressure, Pastor Andrew has been inspired to write a worship song to our Heavenly Father. The following stanza reflects his unrelenting faith:
"You are worthy, worthy of my all.
This is my declaration in the darkest hour.
Jesus, the Faithful One who loves me, always good and true,
You made me Yours, You are worthy of my all.
I want to be found worthy to stand before You on that day,
With no regrets from cowardice, things left undone,
To hear you say, 'Well done, My faithful friend, now enter your reward.'
Jesus, my joy, You are the prize I'm running for...."
As Pastor Andrew continues to serve his sentence within the confinement of a prison cell, we pray that he will keep this song of worship in his heart while awaiting God's divine intervention. In the days ahead, may he and his wife Norine be constantly reminded that they are not forgotten by the Lord, nor by fellow believers who are rallying in prayer for his deliverance from imprisonment.
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