We Can Be the Missing Link

Every Wednesday, Pausing With God Ministries’ Early Morning Prayer Group pauses to pray for children all over the world.

Today, our regular Wednesday prayer focus for children and See You at the Pole came together on the same day. We thought the day was the perfect opportunity to refresh and reshare one of our previous posts about suicide prevention, hope, and the importance of staying connected.

Our children are facing pressures that we may not always see or fully understand. Some may be smiling on the outside while silently struggling on the inside.

“All of us can play a role in efforts to save lives and reverse the rise in suicide deaths.”

WE CAN BE THE MISSING LINK

How can we recognize when someone may be at risk for suicide and help a child, family member, friend, or loved one?

Here are five important steps:

1. DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK.
If you’re concerned about someone, ask directly:
“Are you thinking about suicide?”

Research has found that asking someone about suicidal thoughts does not increase suicidal thoughts or behavior. Asking directly can open the door to an honest and potentially lifesaving conversation.

2. HELP KEEP THEM SAFE.
If someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, help reduce their access to things they could use to hurt themselves. If you believe there is immediate danger, seek emergency assistance.

3. BE THERE AND STAY CONNECTED.
Listen without judgment. Don’t dismiss what they’re feeling or assume they’ll “get over it.”

Call. Text. Visit. Listen. Pray. Stay present.

Sometimes knowing that someone genuinely cares and is willing to listen can make an important difference.

4. HELP THEM CONNECT WITH SUPPORT.
Prayer is important to us, and we also recognize when someone needs additional help.

Help connect them with a parent or trusted adult, counselor, health-care professional, pastor, mental-health professional, or crisis service.

Anyone in the United States who is experiencing emotional distress, a mental-health crisis, or suicidal thoughts can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

5. FOLLOW UP.
Don’t stop checking on someone after the immediate crisis has passed.

Ask again:

“How are you REALLY doing?”

Continue calling. Continue listening. Continue encouraging. Continue praying. Continue helping them stay connected to appropriate support.

TODAY, WE ARE PRAYING

As we pause today, we’re praying for all the children God sends across our paths—our children, grandchildren, students, neighbors, church family, and children around the world.

Lord, help us recognize the child who is hurting but hasn’t said a word. Help us notice changes in behavior. Help us listen without judgment. Give us wisdom to know when prayer should be accompanied by professional intervention and additional support.

Give our children safe people they can talk to and remind them that their lives have value, their voices matter, and there is help available.

We can be the missing link.

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

If someone is in immediate physical danger or has made a suicide attempt, call 911 or seek emergency medical care immediately.

Today we pause.
Today we pray.
Today we listen.
Today we pay attention.
Today we stay connected.


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SEPTEMBER 2026 — WALK WORTHY!

Sister-Friends,

What a journey this year has been so far! Together, we have Surrendered, put on the Armor of God, received our Marching Orders, embraced New Beginnings, learned to Abide & Blossom, journeyed through Judges, walked in Freedom, and became Unshakable.

And now, as we step into September, God is calling us to WALK WORTHY.

Download our FREE September “Walk Worthy” Devotional and grow stronger as we walk worthy of our calling—growing in character, obedience, love, and purpose and reflecting Christ everywhere our feet take us.

But before we keep walking, we’d like to pause and check in with you.

How has your year been so far?

How have the monthly Scriptures, prayer themes, devotionals, and Early Morning Prayer encouraged you? Has a particular Scripture strengthened your faith, spoken to you when you needed it, or helped you through a challenging time?

We would truly love to hear from you—even if you are not a part of our Early Morning Prayer line. Your story matters to us. 💜

Pause for a moment and share how God has been meeting you right where you are. Your testimony, reflection, or words of encouragement may be just what someone else needs to hear today.

Download our FREE September “Walk Worthy” Devotional and grow stronger in God’s Word each day.

Thank you for allowing Pausing With God Ministries to walk alongside you on your faith journey.

We pray you keep praying. Keep growing. Keep walking—and above all, WALK WORTHY.

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Living with Unshakable Faith Every Day

We know that many of you were unable to attend our Unshakable Women’s Conference, and we completely understand. Life gets busy, and many of you had other commitments.

But we don’t want you to miss the encouragement God has for you.

We believe God’s Word is for everyone, whether you were in the room or not. So, we wanted to share a small glimpse of the message along with our FREE August “Unshakable” Daily Devotional.

Our prayer is that these words remind you that regardless of what you are facing today, God is faithful, His Kingdom cannot be shaken, and your faith can remain unshakable because your hope is in Him.

Take a few moments to pause with God, read the blog below, download your devotional, and let Him strengthen your heart.

Have you ever felt like your world was falling apart?

Maybe you have faced sickness, loss, worry, or difficult times. Life can shake us, but God never changes.

Hebrews 12:28 reminds us that God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken. When we trust Him, we can stand strong no matter what happens.

What Is Unshakable Faith?

Unshakable faith does not mean life is easy.

It means we keep trusting God even when we don’t understand what He is doing.

Faith says:

  • I don’t understand, but I trust You.
  • I can’t see the answer, but I know You’re working.
  • I will keep my eyes on Jesus.

That is NOW faith, trusting God today.

How Does Faith Grow?

Faith grows when we spend time with God.

Read His Word.

Pray every day.

Remember His promises.

The more we know God, the more we trust Him.

When Life Gets Hard

Everyone faces hard times.

We all experience fear, sadness, loss, and disappointment.

But difficult times do not have to shake our faith. God is with us through every storm. He gives us strength to keep going.

Four Ways to Stand Strong

Hebrews 12:1–3 teaches us to:

  • Let go of the things that weigh us down.
  • Turn away from sin.
  • Keep going, even when life is hard.
  • Keep our eyes on Jesus.

Remember This

God is faithful.

His promises are true.

His Kingdom will never be shaken.

No matter what comes your way, you can stand strong because your hope is in Him.

Declaration: Today I choose to trust God. I will stand strong in my faith because my hope is in Jesus. No matter what happens, I know God is with me, and I will not be shaken.

Continue Your Journey of Faith

Download our FREE August “Unshakable” Devotional and grow stronger in God’s Word each day.

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UNSHAKEABLE

Life has a way of shaking us. Unexpected news, unanswered prayers, changing seasons, disappointments, and daily pressures can make us feel uncertain. Yet, as believers, our confidence is not built on circumstances—it is built on Christ.

A tree can only stand through strong winds because its roots run deep. In the same way, our spiritual strength comes from being deeply rooted in Jesus Christ. When our faith is planted in God’s Word and our hearts are anchored in His promises, we can remain steady even when life feels unstable.

Hebrews 12 reminds us that everything around us may change, but God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken. His love never changes. His promises never fail. His presence never leaves us.

Being rooted in Christ means spending time with Him daily through prayer and His Word. It means trusting Him even when we cannot see what He is doing. It means choosing faith over fear and hope over worry.

When we are standing in faith, we are declaring that God is greater than every challenge we face. We believe He is working all things together for our good, even when we do not understand the journey.

This month, let your faith grow deeper. Let your trust become stronger. Let your hope remain unmovable. Whatever comes your way, remember—you belong to an UNSHAKABLE Kingdom, and you serve an unshakable God.

Don’t allow fear, anxiety, disappointment, or the opinions of others to determine your peace. Stand firm on God’s truth. Keep your eyes on Jesus. The same God who has brought you through every season before will continue to carry you today.

When everything around you seems uncertain, you can still say the following: “My God is faithful. My hope is secure. My foundation is Christ. I will not be shaken.”

AUGUST DECLARATION: “Regardless of what comes my way, I will remain steadfast in faith, anchored in hope, and confident in God’s promises. My trust is in the Lord, and I will not be shaken.”

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SET FREE & WALKING IN FREEDOM

Dear Prayer Family & Friends,

In January, we Surrendered.
In February, we were covered with The Armor of God.
In March, we followed our Marching Orders.
In April, we embraced Rebirth & New Beginnings.
In May, we slowed down to Abide & Blossom.

As we begin a new month together, we invite you to experience the freedom that only Jesus Christ can give. Throughout July, we will focus on what it means to be set free—free from fear, guilt, shame, worry, unforgiveness, unhealthy habits, and anything else that keeps us from living the abundant life God has promised.

Freedom is more than a moment; it is a daily decision to trust Christ, walk in His truth, and embrace the life He has prepared for us. Each day, we will spend time in Scripture, prayer, and reflection, allowing God’s Word to transform our hearts and minds as we learn to walk confidently in the freedom He has already provided.

Whether you are believing God for emotional healing, spiritual breakthrough, restored joy, or a renewed sense of purpose, our prayer is that this month’s journey will strengthen your faith and remind you that you do not have to remain bound by your past. Through Christ, each day is a chance to experience victory.

JULY DECLARATION: “I am no longer bound by fear, shame, worry, or my past. Through Christ, I am set free, healed, strengthened, and walking boldly in freedom. I choose each day to live in the truth of God’s Word, embrace His peace, and walk confidently in the purpose He has prepared for me. I am free indeed!”

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Let’s begin this journey together as we seek God’s presence each morning and discover what it truly means to be Set Free & Walking in Freedom.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36

In His Steps,
Sheri Powell

“Perhaps She Was Feeding Me.”

For the past six months, I often noticed this lady whenever I visit a certain store in my area. She was either sitting quietly on a bench or leaving the plaza.

From a distance, she appears to have nowhere to go. Yet she always carried herself with a quiet dignity.

More than once, I felt prompted to buy her something to eat.

One day, I told myself, “If she’s still there when I come out, I’ll ask her if she’d like something.” But when I returned, she was gone.

Another time, I went inside the store and purchased something for her, only to come back outside and find the bench empty once again.

I began to wonder if I would ever have the opportunity.

Then today happened. As I approached the store, there she was—sitting on the bench. Immediately, I thought, “Lord, You’ve given me another chance.”

Before going inside, I walked over and asked, “Would you like something to eat?” She looked up with the sweetest smile and replied, “God bless you, but I’m so full,” and gently patted her stomach.

“Are you sure?” I asked.

“Yes,” she said again. “God bless you.”

I responded, “God bless you,” and as I walked away, I carried her smile with me.

And the rest of the evening, I paused and pondered this brief encounter. God places people in our path who seem to have so much less than we do but somehow possess so much more.

More contentment. More gratitude. More peace. More appreciation for simple blessings.

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Perhaps the Lord wasn’t giving me an opportunity to feed her.

Perhaps He was using her to feed something in me.

To remind me that gratitude is not measured by the size of our possessions but by the posture of our hearts.

Today, a woman on a bench reminded me to be thankful for all things.

Thankful for family and friends.

Thankful for another day.

Thankful for every breath I breathe.

Reflective Questions

  • Have you ever discovered that God was teaching you through someone you thought you were supposed to help?
  • Who has God placed in your path lately to remind you to be grateful?
  • Could it be that the blessing you were trying to give was actually the blessing you needed to receive?
  • When was the last time a simple encounter changed your perspective?
  • What are three things you’re grateful for today?

Father, forgive us when we focus more on what is lacking than on what You have already provided. Help us to live with grateful hearts and to recognize that every good gift comes from You. May we never take for granted the blessings that surround us—even the breath in our lungs. Amen.

Would love to hear your stories; pause and share in the comment section.

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Pausing With God Early Morning Prayer

As we enter the month of June 2026, we invite you to join us for another powerful Early Morning Prayer journey as we walk through the book of Judges. This month’s theme, “Journey Through Judges,” will take us through cycles of drifting and returning, weakness and growth, consequences and calling, renewal and alignment.

The book of Judges reminds us that even in times of confusion, compromise, and struggle, God remains faithful. Again and again, He heard the cries of His people, raised deliverers, restored what was broken, and called His people back to Him. Throughout this journey, we will reflect on the lessons found in the lives of Deborah, Gideon, Samson, and others who experienced both victories and failures—but also the mercy and restoration of God.

Each morning, we will pause together to pray, reflect, and realign our hearts with God’s truth. Whether you are seeking direction, healing, strength, restoration, or renewed faith, we pray this month encourages you to trust God more deeply and remain steadfast in every season.

Welcome to June 2026: Journey Through Judges.
Let us pray, reflect, grow, and journey together.

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Super Mom’s Day

Mother’s Day is approaching, so we’d like to take a moment to recognize all the Super Moms out there. Yes, April 27th is marked as Autism Super Mom Day, but I’d like to include all parents that daily take care of a special needs (SN) child—24 hours a day, 365 days a year; your hard work and sacrifices do not go unnoticed. You are the true heroes, and your love and care have a significant impact on our children’s lives.

Unless we have firsthand experience, we cannot know what these parents or caregivers mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially go through. So whenever your paths cross, instead of staring at or ignoring them, why not pause and celebrate them by acknowledging their strength, courage, and determination? They need our support, understanding, and resources like https://momofspecialneeds.com/– most of all to know that we see them!

Wishing you SUPER MOM’S the happiest of Mother’s Days!

ABIDE & BLOSSOM

Dear Prayer Family & Friends,

Look how far we’ve come together…

In January, we Surrendered.
In February, we were covered with The Armor of God.
In March, we followed our Marching Orders.
In April, we embraced Rebirth & New Beginnings.

May is a month where we get to slow down to ABIDE & BLOSSOM.

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Jesus reminds us in John 15:4: “Abide in Me, and I in you…” As we remain in Him, we will grow and bear fruit.

Let’s come each morning ready to stay connected, grow deeper, and blossom in His presence.

Encouraging • Empowering • Engaging

With love,
Sheri Powell

REBIRTH & NEW BEGINNINGS

Dear Prayer Family & Friends,

Look how far we’ve come together… 

In January, we surrendered—laying down our will and yielding more fully to the Lord.
In February, we put on the full armor of God—strengthened, covered, and prepared.
In March, we followed our marching orders—choosing to be faithful in all that God called us to do.

And now…we have arrived in April ~ REBIRTH & NEW BEGINNINGS

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19

Download your free copy and join us this April as we focus on the theme, Scriptures, and prayer points. Let them inspire you to expect renewal and transformation in your life—and, most importantly, expect God to do something new in you!

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Your sister in Christ,
Sheri Powell
Pausing With God Ministries
Encouraging, Empowering & Engaging